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“The Mystery of @TuckerCarlson” is the best in-depth look at this confused member of the media elite. https://www.cjr.org/the_profile/tucker-carlson.php … via @lyzl

“If we can figure out how an intelligent writer & conservative can go from writing... Award–nominated articles & being hailed by some of the best editors in the business, to shouting about immigrants on Fox News, perhaps we can understand what is happening to this country...”

“@TuckerCarlson applied to the CIA, but his application was denied, so he turned to journalism. “You should consider journalism,” his father told him. “They’ll take anybody.” And they did.”

“I wonder about my own career in media. If providing for my kids was my only goal, I’d be back in my marketing job... I need to check my bank account to make sure I can afford back-to-school shoes... I wonder which one of us is supposed to be the liberal elite media.” @lyzl

“...vocal fans of Carlson: Richard Spencer, David Duke, & white nationalist website The Daily Stormer. On 8/24/18, The Daily Stormer published a post...“Tucker Carlson is basically ‘Daily Stormer: The Show.’ Other than the language used, he is covering all of our talking points.”

One of the best parts of the piece details the memorable exchange between @TuckerCarlson and Jon Stewart: Carlson: I do think you’re more fun on your show. Just my opinion. Stewart: You know what’s interesting, though? You’re as big a dick on your show as you are on any show.

On the “independence” of @TuckerCarlson’s @DailyCaller: “...Mickey Kaus published an article criticizing Fox News, Carlson immediately removed it. Carlson had a contract with the network as a commentator and, according to Kaus, he said he couldn’t criticize Carlson’s employer.”

“Right now @DailyCaller highlights sensationalist stories about “illegal aliens,” justifiable homicide, and a hit piece on Beto O’Rourke. What The Daily Caller became, a former employee told me, was far different than what it was intended to be.”