EN,  You remember the Drill Sergeant (DS) telling you in basic training:  "PVT Norstog, I don't hate just you, I hate everyone!"  Dowd is the  DS of the print world.  Does anyone ever pay any attention to her unless she is writing about one's opponent?  She has the rare ability to tick-off the right, left, and center individually or all at one time!  I didn't even read her column (or columns).  Everyone's posts are far more cogent and entertaining.  Read Dowd at one's own peril if one has high-blood pressure.