Keller Confesses: NYTimes Reporters Lean Left, But Absolutely Objective Paper Would B

[mandym]

Former New York Times executive editor Bill Keller confessed to liberal bias at the Times, especially on social issues like gay marriage and the recent contraception debate, but defended it, saying “if we somehow achieved absolute objectivity, it would be kind of tedious to read,” and that Watching The New York Times try to be even-handed on some issues is like trying to watch somebody dance their kids' dance styles. We look like we're trying too hard.”

Read more: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/clay-w...left-absolutely-objective-paper#ixzz1nMfDcdNw

 

[Arbo]

Former New York Times executive editor Bill Keller confessed to liberal bias at the Times...

You think?

 

[Aaron]

Say it isn't so!

 

[billwald]

Big Deal! Every publication has a slant. Some are not honest about it. "Fair and balanced," for example.

 

[glfredrick]

Lean left?

They REDEFINE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE LEFTIST! Pravda of America!

 

[mandym]

Big Deal! Every publication has a slant. Some are not honest about it. "Fair and balanced," for example.

Can't get anymore honest. They present both sides of the issues. You will not see that in the others.