Either that statement was meant with an incredible sarcasm, or, was made with an equally incredible amount of nievete'.
"Journalism" is not what it's "all about" anymore; hence, the idea one would be seeking "honor," or "pride" et al visa vi "good journalism" is absurd; in view of the evidence.
This harkens back to our discussion on "influence" my friend; because, "journalism" has always been the vehicle used for whatever ends suit the urinalists be it past, present, or future.
In any event, this recent stock market "surge" is so reminiscent of how the DOW reacted to the '94 congressional takerover, by Newt&Co.
Of course you remember that, huh.
How Clintigula was to be "assigned" all the credit by this very same ABC & their mediot alphabet soup pals?
Fact is?
The "truth" is what they say the "truth" will be; &, there's only one way that'll ever be stopped.
I for one -- to date -- haven't seen such an effort being made by, We The People, either.
Until such a time comes then, the rules remain the same.
...the mediots have the last word.
And how Bush was to be assigned the blame when it was learned that the dotcoms were "cooking" the books during the 90's.