Thanks to Dan Rather for the reference

I have to thank Dan Rather for the shout out. It occurs at the end of this clip.
The analysis he refers to is here. And you'll understand, of course, that he meant National Catholic Reporter.

great, yeah, but, you know,

great, yeah, but, you know, Dan?

cause, like with the Pope, or Dolan, or Allen's book of Dolanisms,

Who really hears him anymore?

Dan Rather is a very much

Dan Rather is a very much respected journalist reporter who many listen to.

Also we must acknowledge that what Dolan, or the Pope or Allen says matters too because many listen and read them too.

Mr. Scanlon, I often admire your comments however sometimes you like everyone including me, miss the mark. Mr. Dan Rather matters as do the other people you list.

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