Neocon overthrows NY Times
Clearly this displays that the NY Times can no longer be considered a major paper in the country if by ‘major’ the definition of ‘real journalism’ is applied as the standard. Hiring a controversial ideologue representing a pro-war ideology that has backfired wherever it’s been applied, is not the action of a paper devoted to pursuit of evidence. It’s solely into creating controversy to stimulate sales.
Editorial balance does not require the hiring of extremists that bat zero in their policy prescriptions. That’s like saying if they hire Einstein, balance requires that they hire a Special Olympics winner.
Following Newsweek’s decision to hire Karl Rove, this demonstrates clearly that the corporate media is more interested in circuses and profits than in meaningful debate.
December 29th, 2007 at 10:03 am
[…] The American Street: Following Newsweek’s decision to hire Karl Rove, this demonstrates clearly that the corporate media is more interested in circuses and profits than in meaningful debate. […]