An article headed “Wash. Post closes Bureaus Across U. S.”quotes the newspaper’s top editor, Marcus Brauchli in a memo to employees, as stating:
“At a time of limited resources and increased competitive pressure, it’s necessary to concentrate our journalistic firepower on our central mission of covering Washington and the news, trends and ideas that shape both the region and the country’s politics, policies and government.”
WATCHDOG: This is a journalistic tragedy and a great set back for our nation’s freedoms and prosperity. The Washington Post was only second to the New York Times as the most prestigious newspaper in our country, famous for its investigatory reporting.
The Watchdog is in mourning and so should the rest of us. God save America!
“Journalistic tragedy”
Um, not really. Good riddance is more like it. Already more balanced and better outlets are springing up to replace them.