Although the New Yuk Times editorial policy makes me want to vomit more often than smile, its demise would not make me happy.
The Times news gathering organization is unparalleled anywhere (at least in the US). They slant the News and their reporters occasionally manufacture news but I do not see any other organization out there that is going to step in to the Times shoes any time soon.
The failure of the Old Grey Lady should not make any of us rejoice. We should hope that the old harlot will mend her ways and grow strong again.
The Times is idolized by probably a majority of what passes today as print and broadcast journalists. The networks and editorial writers across the country take their cues from the Times. They are a herd of sheep. The guy who sits on top of it all is a pampered, spoiled, middle-aged hippie who wouldn't last five minutes in a real job. And apparently he doesn't have a clue about running a profitable business.
Agree. In the competitive marketplace of ideas I want more choices and voices - not less.
Of the three 24/7 cable news channels I tend to watch MSNBC but I certainly want the other two to remain in business.