Thanks, Kevin, for thanks for taking the time to comment. I see your point about Walter Duranty. I could have been more nuanced in that reference. My intent was directed at how institutions, including The New York Times, have historically played a role in shaping public discourse through verification mechanisms—imperfect as they may be. …
Thanks, Kevin, for thanks for taking the time to comment. I see your point about Walter Duranty. I could have been more nuanced in that reference. My intent was directed at how institutions, including The New York Times, have historically played a role in shaping public discourse through verification mechanisms—imperfect as they may be. I chuckle at your view, shared by many, that they’re a progressive shill while most progressives claim just the opposite! 😏
I chuckle back at you…was there a poll showing “most progressives claim the opposite” that I missed. What is your verification method in making this statement?
Thanks, Kevin, for thanks for taking the time to comment. I see your point about Walter Duranty. I could have been more nuanced in that reference. My intent was directed at how institutions, including The New York Times, have historically played a role in shaping public discourse through verification mechanisms—imperfect as they may be. I chuckle at your view, shared by many, that they’re a progressive shill while most progressives claim just the opposite! 😏
I chuckle back at you…was there a poll showing “most progressives claim the opposite” that I missed. What is your verification method in making this statement?
🤭No data, just anecdotal…probably my own confirmation bias. Here’s data point one of one…but a big one. Chris Hedges would be another. https://open.substack.com/pub/contrarian/p/departing-the-new-york-times?r=90bfe&utm_medium=ios