"...no matter how badly they smear you and no matter how hard it is to find work and make a living..."

This is the challenge for those who might have a conscience that irritates them sometimes. How do you choose between telling the world the truth, and feeding your family?

It comes down to the individual, and partly to their economic circumstances. All I know, is that I would fail at journalism if I had any talent at it, and would cave in quickly & consciously.

Thank heaven we do have Maté, Taibbi, Greenwald, Johnstone, and M. Tracey. And venues like Substack.