Re: The NY Press: dogshit on the sidewalk

["Max B. Sawicky" <sawicky@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Washington City Paper, a thinner version of the VV with a twin in
Baltimore, was taken over by libertarian owners (judging by the political
coverage) many moons ago.  Methinks this could have been part of a pattern.

mbs

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Subject: [PEN-L] The NY Press: dogshit on the sidewalk

Although it would be difficult to prove, I have a strong feeling that the
ability of rightwing millionaires to gain control over the media in New
York City, a bastion of liberalism, has been a decisive factor in the
election of Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg. Not only have these
Republicans been elected as mayor, the Democrats have moved to the right as
well adopting "law and order" and fiscal austerity rhetoric.