Quote:
Originally Posted by buckeyegrad
The one difference between then and now is that they didn't try to claim impartiality.
|
I think that is incorrect.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by bg
I personally don't have a problem with a biased press. I get bugged when they try to deny it.
|
Like "Fair and Balanced"?
I am surprised how many people out here are surprised that an editorial section made an editorial decision. Every major newspaper strongly editorializes their op-ed sections, and every one of them makes decisions effectively doing exactly what the NYT's did. One of the best newspapers in the world - the Economist - randomly interjects editorials into their news stories (by saying "This newspaper...") and unapologetically favors open markets, etc. The only difference is that the McCain op-ed is very high-profile relative to the many other editorial cuts that editors make at every newspaper.