But isn’t that what most political “Op-Ed” article truly are; views of the writer and their distortion of fact with a sprinkle of pushing party agenda – PB/TK
From The Iraq War To Climate Change To Sexual Assault, NY Times‘ New Op-Ed Columnist, Bret Stephens, Is A Serial Misinformer – Media Matters staff April 13 2017
Politico: Bret Stephens Leaves WSJ To Join NY Times As Op-Ed Columnist. Politico reported that Bret Stephens, the deputy editorial page editor for The Wall Street Journal, is leaving the Journal and “will be The New York Times’ newest op-ed columnist.” The Times ‘ editorial page editor, James Bennet, wrote in a memo announcing the hiring that Stephens is “a beautiful writer” who “will bring a new perspective to bear on the news.” From the April 12 article:
Bret Stephens, the Journal’s deputy editorial page editor, will be The New York Times’ newest op-ed columnist, both papers announced on Wednesday.
“He’s a beautiful writer who ranges across politics, international affairs, culture and business, and, for The Times, he will bring a new perspective to bear on the news,” Times editorial page editor James Bennet wrote in a memo. “You can expect other additions to our lineup in coming months as we continue to broaden the range of Times debate about consequential questions. From my own conversations with Bret, and with those who have had the privilege of working with him, I can tell you he is also a generous and thoughtful colleague with a deep sense of moral purpose and adventure about our work.” [Politico, 4/12/17]
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