The idea that the Chronicle is some kind of bastion of journalistic integrity and excellence that was sullied by the presence of Willie Brown’s column is absurdly laughable. I get the paper for the obits, local sports and an occasionally interesting story from Carl Nolte or the guy who writes the Portals of the Past columns. Overall, though, the Chron has been a thin, boring, biased left-wing propaganda rag since at least the time of its sale by the DeYoung heirs to the Hearst Company. Brown’s Sunday column was actually one of the few interesting reads. His gossip was occasionally interesting and he was unafraid of expressing contrarian opinions on the issues of the day. Everyone knows the man is a shill, but so what? He’s a career politicians
Riding the Muni. Herb Caens colums was always the perfect fold and read while standing up. 1978 2 election propositions: One would legalize greyhound dog racing and another had to do with Mexican farm workers. He suggested combining the 2 and racing Mexicans. Real funny watching him and the paper squirm.
The idea that the Chronicle is some kind of bastion of journalistic integrity and excellence