[abb]

It is STILL bubbling!

[abb]

ping

[YHAOS]

The only 'flaw' in the plan was that it became a matter of public knowledge.

[browniexyz]

where are the indictments?

[freekitty]

Ethical lapse my you know what. These guys are real losers.

[martin_fierro]

Publisher Katharine Weymouth and Executive Editor Marcus Brauchli have now taken full responsibility

No, "full responsibility" would entail resigning.

They've only said, "Whoops, my bad."

[justkate]

"As of late this week, only two Post readers cited the controversy as a reason for canceling their subscription. Only about 50 readers had written critical letters to the editor, about half the number The Post typically receives on a controversial topic."

Which tells us that the Post finally lost its last two subscribers with any common sense, basic intelligence or moral conviction.

The few remaining Post readers are hopelessly dimwitted, babbling fools who actually think they've "won".

[GOPJ]

Neither Weymouth nor Brauchli can recall anyone raising concerns, although both say they wish someone had.

Well, they're in luck. Next time they come up with some unethical harebrained scheme, the whole newsroom will stand up and tell them...in unison.

[Zakeet]

The Washington Post's ill-fated plan to sell sponsorships of off-the-record "salons" was an ethical lapse of monumental proportions.

Does journalism really have a code of ethics? You know, like doctors, lawyers, engineers and CPA's do? A code which is clearly stated and constantly enforced? One which requires you to take periodic continuing professional education courses and requires you to pass tests on your knowledge of the rules and your handling of various situations? One where you can lose your license and face civil and/or criminal prosecution for violating its tenets?

Or is this more made-up bullcrap from a craft pretending to be a profession?

[353FMG]

“Publisher Katharine Weymouth and Executive Editor Marcus Brauchli have now taken full responsibility...”
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What does that mean?

[Psycho_Bunny]

"Several now say they didn't speak up because they assumed top managers would eventually ensure that traditional ethics boundaries would not be breached."

lolololololololololololololololololol

[rod1]

“Publisher Katharine Weymouth and Executive Editor Marcus Brauchli have now taken full responsibility...”

When did they resign? That is “full responsibility”. This,on the other hand, is little more than token hand wringing.

[ptgustan]

Who were these lawmakers, administration officials, think tank experts, business leaders and heads of associations? What was their cut going to be?

Sounds like an influence prostitution ring to me, with WaPo as the pimp.