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still_one

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9. The reason they gave was because they said with the internet, and communications the way

Reply to Madam45for2923 (Reply #7)

Wed May 31, 2017, 03:36 PM

May 2017

they are, they are able to get enough feedback, and no longer see the position as necessary.

I think the disgraceful way the media, including the NY Times, handled themselves in 2016, more than ever justifies the need for an ombudsman

and with the NY Times adding Bret Stephens, a Climate Change denier makes that point even more necessary in my view

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Major newspapers held unto pertinent info during the elections! [View all] Madam45for2923 May 2017 OP

Wash Po knew about Kushner's back channel since December - 6 months ago Madam45for2923 May 2017 #1

They held unto Steele's Dossier Madam45for2923 May 2017 #2

And this is from the now eliminated position of Public Editor at the NYT, correct? winstars May 2017 #3

That was done today. Washington Post already got rid of theirs still_one May 2017 #4

Why do you think they are getting rid of them? Madam45for2923 May 2017 #7

The reason they gave was because they said with the internet, and communications the way still_one May 2017 #9

Ctump played the media MiddleClass May 2017 #5

It's like the 911 hijackers- it cannot happen the same way b/c now we know Madam45for2923 May 2017 #8

Is this any different from Hula Popper May 2017 #6