Hello, readers.
So, here I am. Let’s dive in.
The gradual decline of liberal network news
Dishonesty. Deceit. Skillful editing. Scandals. Perhaps one of the most concerning traits of struggling liberal news figures is their apparent bigotry.
In a recent twist, Scott Pelley finds himself another casualty in the slow demise of liberal media.
Pelley executed what seemed like an orchestrated confrontation against his superior, Nick Bilton, on 60 Minutes. This outburst was primarily directed at Bari Weiss but soon reached the Washington Post and the Guardian. It felt very much premeditated, especially considering it involved two anonymous insiders present during the event.
Essentially, it came across as a resignation letter wrapped in a neat package.
Bilton dismissed Pelley late last night, and then his termination notice somehow got leaked. I’m not particularly familiar with Bilton’s background. Despite being a familiar tech journalist from the New York Times, Pelley treated him almost like a member of some far-right group.
It’s uncertain whether Pelley even realizes he’s been let go. Who knows if he even has phone service where he is?
These days, Pelley is known for his controversial topics like “Lab Leaks as a Conspiracy Theory,” “School Libraries and Pornographic Books,” and his ongoing warnings about climate change.
During his last outcry, he questioned Bilton’s qualifications to helm 60 Minutes, but honestly, Pelley’s news instincts seem pretty shallow—think the mindset of an undereducated individual burdened with student debt. So, replacing him wouldn’t really be a challenge.
As long as there’s cost efficiency involved, Bari might want to consider another path.
The past decade hasn’t been kind to liberal media figures.
Has anyone spotted Matt Lauer recently?
Dan Rather notoriously embarrassed George Bush by fabricating documents regarding his military service. Brian Williams is still somewhat active but was caught lying about war experiences. Chris Cuomo took on a role in crisis communications for his brother during the pandemic while being CNN’s anchor. Don Lemon may face legal trouble after being fired. Rachel Maddow, who recently won the Walter Cronkite Award, could be remembered as one of the most prominent purveyors of conspiracy theories in prime-time news.
Then there’s Mehdi Hasan, who was also let go. He claims to win every argument but, ironically, has lost several debates, including a notable one earlier this year.
Joy Reid accused someone of time-traveling and writing homophobic remarks on her blog, and it took years before she was finally let go, framing it as a loss for Black women and implying MSNBC’s racism.
Others like Katie Couric and David Gregory have publicly discredited figures on social media yet expected to be seen as neutral. Longstanding CBS correspondent Scott McFarlane left in frustration due to Bari Weiss and found his way to a far-left outlet.
Is there anyone out there who actually misses the dramatic moments when Pelley would take off his glasses to deliver what pretended to be insightful commentary, despite usually just echoing liberal clichés?
Even just one person?
Despite Perry’s exit, the decline persists, reflected in what we observe all around.
Bias. Nonsense. An overly personal outburst becomes public. Liberals lament.
And here I am, just enjoying my breakfast.
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