While the Los Angeles Times, prior to being sold (i.e., sold out) to Chicago interests, admittedly had it's share of problems, it was up until then, one of the best mainstream media sources in the United States.

Ever since, it has been becoming progressively, less progressive and more centrist in both style and content. Today, most Times opinion columns, rather than being filled with the unique and cutting-edge information of the former Times, are today at best, columns written for those possessed of a rudimentary and juvenile education, written by educational juvenile delinquents.

An educated and informed public is always a dangerous thing and should be discouraged.

It's far easier to manage news if you have one or two basic sources of "news" - that is already spun to negate alternative viewpoints. It's far cheaper to publish a paper if you don't try to discuss all the angles. Certain viewpoints become "not open for discussion" and when readers or viewers only see one side they tend to believe that critics have no case. It's all about "remaining competitive" and cutting costs is the magic bullet. That's why I subscribe to Mother Jones both online and in print.

An educated and informed public is always a dangerous thing and should be discouraged.