Yes, itтАЩs so pleasing to see these enthusiastic young interns. A lot of commenters seem to bear a grudge against them for coming from Ivy League universities. To be a happy, healthy bright young person with good fortune is a blessing from God. There is no need to hold them back in any way just for the sake of тАЬfairnessтАЭ.
I echo your sentiments, Nuance. I was a journalist in print and broadcast in the 70s and 80s, and was taught objectivity was the most important component in everything outside of op-ed. My biggest complaint with today's media is the blatant bias exhibited by news outlets, as exhibited by their word choices, failures to interview and include more than one side of an issue, author bias skewing and and reliance on anonymous sources. None of that would have flown at any of the media outlets where I worked. TFP may not be perfect, but Bari is trying to bring stories to us that others ignore, many times because the story doesn't reflect that outlet's own biases. It's a shame and it makes us both dumber and angrier.
I am interested in reading about people, movements and events that I don't agree with so I have insight into everyone's points of view. This is why I subscribe to TFP. I don't have to love every story, and I certainly don't take offense if the story reflects the opposite of my personally held beliefs. I'm not here to occupy an echo chamber.
Welcome to these these young interns. I look forward to seeing their contributions. TFP has been the source of some amazing journalism and you have the opportunity to add to its legacy. As for the comments, there are some brilliant commenters here who argue their points with passion and insight. I've learned a lot reading through what they have to say. I think you will, too.
Best of luck to these interns. So glsd Free Press and Bari are nurturing the next wave of free thinkers.
Yes, itтАЩs so pleasing to see these enthusiastic young interns. A lot of commenters seem to bear a grudge against them for coming from Ivy League universities. To be a happy, healthy bright young person with good fortune is a blessing from God. There is no need to hold them back in any way just for the sake of тАЬfairnessтАЭ.
" A lot of commenters seem to bear a grudge against them for coming from Ivy League universities" Nah! we just see through the bullshit!
I echo your sentiments, Nuance. I was a journalist in print and broadcast in the 70s and 80s, and was taught objectivity was the most important component in everything outside of op-ed. My biggest complaint with today's media is the blatant bias exhibited by news outlets, as exhibited by their word choices, failures to interview and include more than one side of an issue, author bias skewing and and reliance on anonymous sources. None of that would have flown at any of the media outlets where I worked. TFP may not be perfect, but Bari is trying to bring stories to us that others ignore, many times because the story doesn't reflect that outlet's own biases. It's a shame and it makes us both dumber and angrier.
I am interested in reading about people, movements and events that I don't agree with so I have insight into everyone's points of view. This is why I subscribe to TFP. I don't have to love every story, and I certainly don't take offense if the story reflects the opposite of my personally held beliefs. I'm not here to occupy an echo chamber.
Welcome to these these young interns. I look forward to seeing their contributions. TFP has been the source of some amazing journalism and you have the opportunity to add to its legacy. As for the comments, there are some brilliant commenters here who argue their points with passion and insight. I've learned a lot reading through what they have to say. I think you will, too.