By “we need Woodward and Bernstein,” the author didn’t mean them per se, but rather what they represent — dogged determination to find the truth. There’s no question but that the WaPo has always been a liberal newspaper. But we need that same dedication no matter who it favors or incriminates.
“By “we need Woodward and Bernstein,” the author didn’t mean them per se, but rather what they represent — dogged determination to find the truth.”
Oh, I’m well aware of what they meant. And Woodward and Bernstein were not virtuous reporters out for the truth. They were ambitious reporters working for a liberal paper who wanted to take down Nixon because they were liberals. And they coverered for their asses and their sources, not out of their belief in the freedom of the press, but to keep their own power and influence.