[MNJohnnie]

Really ironic considering this story about mass layoffs at the NY Slimes broke today.

THE WORST OF TIMES (1st ever mass layoff of Journalists at NY Times)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2006831/posts

[DIM1]

MNJohnnie,

Thanks for your reply!
Though it is heartening that they are losing readership, there also seems to be an odd disconnect at work here as well. That is, they seem to still - somehow - manage to have an disproportionate influence on public opinion. This seems evident in matters ranging from the distortion of President Bush’s record as reflected in his abysmal popularity numbers, to the publics continued pessimism about our prospects for success in Iraq.
This is a puzzle which I wish someone would unravel - and do so well before the coming election.

Best and G-d Bless!
DIM1