Of course I know it doesn’t work that way. It’s all a dumb dream anyway. First, I would need the money or the backing. Then I would need to start quietly buying shares. Even then, it would drive the price of the shares up.
But, let’s ignore all that part. Let’s say I walk into some big office with a big check and, when all the paperwork is done, the paper is mine.
The first thing I do is notify, no wait. There would no longer be a board of directors. I would be the owner. We’ll just say I would notify all those at the top, it’s time for a change. The paper would forevermore print the truth and without bias.
I think that just might create a bigger explosion than that first atom bomb. It would create panic in the halls of of The Gray Lady. Many would hand in their resignation. Some would just quit. Invariably, there would be riots in the break rooms.
Is there anyone who doubts my scenario. Are there any doubts in anybody’s minds. I am likely wrong, but it is even conceivable there might be a few suicides.
Now. Let’s reverse things. Let’s start out with a conservative NY Times. I know. It is quite impossible, but please try to imagine it.
Just what would happen if someone threatened to turn the paper left. I don’t think you’d see the same reaction. Paychecks are generally more important to conservatives. Quiting or resigning would not be as likely.
I suspect, most conservative writers would just hold on and hope for the best. Nonotheless, a few would walk. A few would get fired in the face of writing the lies. Some, naturally would be fired based on past columns. They might be faced with a “retract or clear your desk.”
Well, quite honestly, I don’t know. Just is… I think it is a good thing to consider if things were not as they are. It just might help us gain a proper perspective of the way it is.
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