More production of checkout lane pap. Great. I subscribed, then two weeks later asked for my money back as I had read too much outright leftist lying, disinformation, and gross distortions. Bari said no, too bad. I'm here for the rest of my term, then hopefully can find something intellectually stimulating that will truthfully present both sides.
The story that made my mind up was a description by an author of antifa as "a loosely organized group of antifascists." Right. They are Hitler Youth, no more, no less, and better organized than the mafia.
I remain a proud subscriber. However, I miss more coverage of a growing existential threat: “when science combines with politics, our society gets politics at the health risk of everyone since viruses redirect no boundaries.The voices of
Michael Osterholm, PhD of CIDRAP as well as Paul Offit and Eric Topal are desperately needed as the anti-evidence based science is too easily drowned out.
Stay sharp. You guys missed and massive investigative opportunity on the Minnesota fraud. The information was out there for years. Power Line blog covered it, it was a perfect story, and you missed it.
Love the addition of Arthur Brooks. I don't agree with a lot of his political prescriptions, but he has an interesting perspective in other areas that makes him a good read.
Thrilled to see such talent added to an already stellar team! You’re the only news I trust (although I’m now reading and watching CBS because Ms. Weiss is there).
Gosh, thank your lucky stars you don't live here in England, where (apart from emergency services and large shops running sales) everything shuts down from about 5pm on Christmas Eve to 2nd January.
Ms. Weiss, I am a subscriber to The Free Press. But my understanding in subscribing to The Free Press was that truth was important to you, as well as your organization. We all know that you received $150 million dollars from the purchase of your publication by the Ellisons, and that that is why you can afford to add notable staff to your publication. But all those additions, and all that money, is worthless if, in purchasing your publication, the Ellisons purchased your ethics. I am referring, of course, to the 60 Minutes episode on the miserable conditions in the prison where migrants, deported by the United States, reside. If you still have ethics, you will soon have that 60 Minutes episode broadcast with, of course, such additions that you claim are needed. I hope that you did not pull the broadcast of the episode out of loyalty to President Trump, with whom the Ellisons have a good, and profitable, relationship. I also hope that your understanding, on the purchase of The Free Press, was not that you would spike stories that would anger the President. If it was, then the title of your organization ought to be changed to The Used to Be Free Press. The longer you hold onto that 60 Minutes episode, to seek more "balance", the more people will come to the conclusion that you a servant of the Administration, not its Fourth Estate inquisitor. Hopefully, we will see the revised episode shortly, and be able to judge, for ourselves, whether or not you are a journalist or a whore.
I have more faith in Bari than that. I trust her to do the right thing and I believe the report must have had serious flaws in order for her to hold it.
I didn't see that article with the Antifa quote, but I agree it's garbage and something I would expect to see in a left-wing rag. However, TFP has a lot of different writers (too many) and as a result of that you get a broad spectrum of perspectives. I still read it for the good ones and have figured out which ones to ignore. (I stopped reading TGIF a long time ago, Nellie Bowles is not my cup of tea.) They have a lot of content to choose from. I think Weiss tried to bring in more left-leaning writers in an effort to be "heterodox." The fact that many liberals still consider TFP right-wing (or too pro-Israel) gives me hope.
I think Bari is especially sensitive to criticism that she's too easy on the Trump administration. Just look at the comments here about 60 Minutes. She's damned if she does, damned if she doesn't. If she's guilty of anything, imo, it's giving individual writers too much leeway.
The greatest thing about TFP is the comment section. The subscribers can be counted on to put writers in their place when they throw out something like that Antifa drivel. And I love the fact that you're allowed to curse!
Tom, for the record, I don't read the NYT, except for an occasional story online. The reason for that is because I believe, as I think Bari believes, that the NYT is biased against both Jews and Israel. For relatively unbiased news I read the WSJ. The editorial section, of course, is a completely different animal. But thanks for responding.
The WSJ news is anything but unbiased. They are indistinguishable from NYT. Overtly anti-Trump, anti-GOP, and pro-Democrat. And they are very anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian. They refuse to call Hamas a terrorist organization. It's one of the reasons I ended my subscription. The last several editors have completely ruined that paper.
Just remember who the enemy of the Jewish people are in this country, the Democrats, particularly the progressive faction, not Donald Trump. 60 Minutes has been a mouth piece for the Democratic Party for years. You do realize that right? I have full confidence that the new management will correct this. Your initial rant I find misguided and uninformed.
Incredible accomplishment, congratulations to the talented staff and management at TFP. CBS will be a heavy lift. Stay the course. Much continued success. I’m an enthusiastic supporter.
P.S.: 1,999,999, to be honest.
Live Free or Die, Bari
More production of checkout lane pap. Great. I subscribed, then two weeks later asked for my money back as I had read too much outright leftist lying, disinformation, and gross distortions. Bari said no, too bad. I'm here for the rest of my term, then hopefully can find something intellectually stimulating that will truthfully present both sides.
The story that made my mind up was a description by an author of antifa as "a loosely organized group of antifascists." Right. They are Hitler Youth, no more, no less, and better organized than the mafia.
Live Free or Die.
I remain a proud subscriber. However, I miss more coverage of a growing existential threat: “when science combines with politics, our society gets politics at the health risk of everyone since viruses redirect no boundaries.The voices of
Michael Osterholm, PhD of CIDRAP as well as Paul Offit and Eric Topal are desperately needed as the anti-evidence based science is too easily drowned out.
Yes we need Paul Offit. That year end discussion with the holistic doctor on honestly was not impressive at all and did not have any substance
I don't trust her. I dropped Paramount and don't watch CBS anymore.
Please tell us the full story behind the pulled 60 Minutes episode.
Stay sharp. You guys missed and massive investigative opportunity on the Minnesota fraud. The information was out there for years. Power Line blog covered it, it was a perfect story, and you missed it.
Keep up the good work.
Love the addition of Arthur Brooks. I don't agree with a lot of his political prescriptions, but he has an interesting perspective in other areas that makes him a good read.
Thrilled to see such talent added to an already stellar team! You’re the only news I trust (although I’m now reading and watching CBS because Ms. Weiss is there).
The entire The Free Press newsroom seems to think taking off for the entire holiday week plus is a good idea
News needs to be covered
Gosh, thank your lucky stars you don't live here in England, where (apart from emergency services and large shops running sales) everything shuts down from about 5pm on Christmas Eve to 2nd January.
Fair
Amazing. Been here since the beginning and so grateful for you. Delighted to see Josh Kaplan reporting out of London. Strength to strength FP'ers!
Ms. Weiss, I am a subscriber to The Free Press. But my understanding in subscribing to The Free Press was that truth was important to you, as well as your organization. We all know that you received $150 million dollars from the purchase of your publication by the Ellisons, and that that is why you can afford to add notable staff to your publication. But all those additions, and all that money, is worthless if, in purchasing your publication, the Ellisons purchased your ethics. I am referring, of course, to the 60 Minutes episode on the miserable conditions in the prison where migrants, deported by the United States, reside. If you still have ethics, you will soon have that 60 Minutes episode broadcast with, of course, such additions that you claim are needed. I hope that you did not pull the broadcast of the episode out of loyalty to President Trump, with whom the Ellisons have a good, and profitable, relationship. I also hope that your understanding, on the purchase of The Free Press, was not that you would spike stories that would anger the President. If it was, then the title of your organization ought to be changed to The Used to Be Free Press. The longer you hold onto that 60 Minutes episode, to seek more "balance", the more people will come to the conclusion that you a servant of the Administration, not its Fourth Estate inquisitor. Hopefully, we will see the revised episode shortly, and be able to judge, for ourselves, whether or not you are a journalist or a whore.
Agree!
Would like a prorated refund.
Won’t renew.
New boss, same as the old boss.
I get the desire for generational $$ tho.
Enjoyed it while it lasted.
I have more faith in Bari than that. I trust her to do the right thing and I believe the report must have had serious flaws in order for her to hold it.
Please see my comment above. Having faith in "Bari" is a fool's game. She is a mercenary.
I didn't see that article with the Antifa quote, but I agree it's garbage and something I would expect to see in a left-wing rag. However, TFP has a lot of different writers (too many) and as a result of that you get a broad spectrum of perspectives. I still read it for the good ones and have figured out which ones to ignore. (I stopped reading TGIF a long time ago, Nellie Bowles is not my cup of tea.) They have a lot of content to choose from. I think Weiss tried to bring in more left-leaning writers in an effort to be "heterodox." The fact that many liberals still consider TFP right-wing (or too pro-Israel) gives me hope.
I think Bari is especially sensitive to criticism that she's too easy on the Trump administration. Just look at the comments here about 60 Minutes. She's damned if she does, damned if she doesn't. If she's guilty of anything, imo, it's giving individual writers too much leeway.
The greatest thing about TFP is the comment section. The subscribers can be counted on to put writers in their place when they throw out something like that Antifa drivel. And I love the fact that you're allowed to curse!
Bari has indicated that the story will be released be patient Jerry in the meantime go back to reading the New York times
Tom, for the record, I don't read the NYT, except for an occasional story online. The reason for that is because I believe, as I think Bari believes, that the NYT is biased against both Jews and Israel. For relatively unbiased news I read the WSJ. The editorial section, of course, is a completely different animal. But thanks for responding.
The WSJ news is anything but unbiased. They are indistinguishable from NYT. Overtly anti-Trump, anti-GOP, and pro-Democrat. And they are very anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian. They refuse to call Hamas a terrorist organization. It's one of the reasons I ended my subscription. The last several editors have completely ruined that paper.
Just remember who the enemy of the Jewish people are in this country, the Democrats, particularly the progressive faction, not Donald Trump. 60 Minutes has been a mouth piece for the Democratic Party for years. You do realize that right? I have full confidence that the new management will correct this. Your initial rant I find misguided and uninformed.
Incredible accomplishment, congratulations to the talented staff and management at TFP. CBS will be a heavy lift. Stay the course. Much continued success. I’m an enthusiastic supporter.
New additions look good to me!
As I read these appointments, I wonder how long The Free Press can maintain its culture before it starts to shift left.
Exciting stuff!! I need to retire so I can stay on top of all the articles :)