muckraker

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On the other hand, I was never offended to be called a muckraker or a contrarian. "

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  • Even 2007's subprime is moving over for tarp (which is now a verb as well as a noun).The fleeting nature of most political jargon makes the longevity of words and expressions such as muckraker, fellow traveler, and mistakes were made more impressive.
  • Maybe the growing outrage with misdoing corporate types will bring it back into fashion.Perhaps not coincidentally, another word popularized by Roosevelt was muckraker, his term for journalists who dig through the corporate or political muck for evidence of corruption.
  • While the actual allegations were probably not the product of the Left-wing MSM, and more likely just some lone-wolf muckraker (or muck - maker?) attempting to derail a high-profile Republican, the seriousness of the issue and the gravity of the situation were entirely imposed after-the-fact as part of the smear campaign. —  Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]
  • He has described the author as an unemployed muckraker, trying to make a quick buck. —  Home
  • Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic.
 

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