Friday, January 14, 2011

David Brooks Talks Tucson, Mental Illness, Politics, & More

New York Times columnist and "PBS NewsHour" commentator David Brooks addressed a standing-room-only Commonwealth Club of California audience January 11 in San Francisco. More than 500 people showed up to hear the conservative writer cover some of today's most talked-about issues – and one of the least talked-about aspects of the current hot-button topic.

He began by talking about the recent shooting tragedy in Tucson, stressing the mental illness issue that likely caused the event. But he also spoke about a number of other important topics, such as the Tea Party candidates in office, his assessment of President Barack Obama, possibilities for cooperation between the two major parties in Washington, D.C., and much more. You can watch it all in the video below, courtesy of our video partners at Fora.tv.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Finally, political talk and commentary that I can agree with and relate to.... and it's from a Republican. Cheers and thanks from the socially situated far left.

JD

Unknown said...

Brooks for President, Shields for Secretary Defence (my Anglo-Irish) spelling .EFC ACR Little Deer Isle, Me.

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