[brianTheDog]

It seems like the author had an idea, then looked for anything that could help support the idea. The problem is the person only looks at the facts through their original idea.

[ramblerman]

This is a generic comment you could put under any opinion piece as a quick and cheap slur.

More valuable would be an actual critique of one or more of the points the author made as it might stimulate discussion.

[poulsbohemian]

Isn't that pretty much a summary of everything David Brooks writes? I can't figure out how he keeps his job with the NY Times given his drivel.