It’s obvious that NYT comments are moderated by an algorithm designed to reinforce the paper’s point of view, while it pretends to express the unfiltered voices of the readership.

Trumpmania (aka TDS), has reached comical levels. Remember Taibbi on the Maher show trying to inject reason into Russia-gated brains Some commenters can’t even bring themselves to write out his name, (e.g.: “Former Guy” “Orange Man”.

HOWEVER!

Yesterday I wrote a strongly anti Gaza War comment in a review of a restaurant owned by an Israeli, who proudly flies their flag. (Not the Skull and Bones...the blue and white one.)

To my huge surprise they ran it, and it garnered many recommendations. You can read and recommend it if you like.

On this subject at least I see a shifting tide, and I’m going to continue to offer my small voice to help it along. As much as I detest the Times, I detest tribalism more. As I type, I stare at the ceiling and think of Mario Savio.