Dick Meyer

NPR regular, who wrote a book about why he hates everything.

August 13, 2008 Nailing

 * book: Why We Hate Us: American Discontent in the New Millennium
 * maybe we're not so into us


 * tries to connect little issue to the big ones
 * since 1970's respect Americans have for institutions
 * media
 * presidency


 * Stephen looks in the mirror all the time and likes what he sees


 * the hate is not a red-meat hate
 * mild allergy


 * lack of manners


 * Stephen was raised to say "sir" and "ma'am"
 * Sir, you are an idiot!


 * says "Get off my lawn" in his book


 * it is not rude when Stephen interrupts; it's his job
 * his NPR interrupts the show to ask for cash


 * difference between individualism, narcissism and selfishness


 * Jesus said, "I Got Mine, Jack!"