I think the reason that LIBERALS tend to appear to have the upper hand is because they control the PA system and the microphone.
Simply put: They have been put in the select positions to expound their LIBERAL LUNACY thus making it appear they're POV is much stronger and dominate than it actually is.
Most of these people fall into a very simple category:
"There are those who do not know and think they do."
Well, in that case, the NY Times is foolish to allow their readers to respond to these editorials. It shows how little support their positions really have.
On the other hand, it does bring in the subscriptions. Many people subscribe to be able to read the comments and reply themselves.
I use a different nic there.