With all due respect, Garry, you are being far too kind to Bari Weiss. In fact, there seems to be a cult forming around Weiss, as if she is some media savant who is proving traditional American media is a fraud. This is nonsense. Weiss had a disagreement with the way the NYT was delivering the news and managing its opinions. Undoubtedly, she thought the NYT was too liberal. So she went off and launched "The Free Press" as a counter to the traditional American media. But along the way she promoted just the usual right-wing bias in media while selling it as unbiased. This is pathetic and unprofessional. It's one thing to claim your position and stand by it (like you do). It's another to dress up your position as unbiased. Later, Weiss somehow corralled a job worth multimillions of dollars to run CBS even though she has no qualifications that would make the average American believe she could handle the job. And this after CBS sold its soul by paying Trump to settle an utterly absurd lawsuit. Now she lords over CBS and 60 Minutes, ready at a moment's notice to kill a story critical of Trump and his abusive immigration policies, which she just did. None of this behavior is becoming of an editor in chief who understands the role of American media. Please reconsider your veiled criticism. Take the veil off. Lay out exactly why Weiss is wrong and certainly no one that Americans can trust to just "do the fucking news."
Gary, beautiful piece, too bad you wasted it on the malignant tumor. Weiss is the problem not the solution. She’s a too bit cheap snake oil salesman who does not believe in a free press, nor does she even pretend to be impartial and fair.
Furthermore, Weiss has stated on numerous occasions that she has an Israel and Jewish bias, and makes no apologies. She also will do Israel’s bidding with impunity.
Bottom line: Israel and AIPAC are in bed with Heritage and The Federalist Society; and ironically, so is her boss: Ellison. And all five are in bed with Trump!
Here's the full "60 Minutes" CECOT segment, canceled by CBS in the U.S., but which aired as scheduled on Global TV (Canada). Please watch it now, before it gets taken down again.
I never had respect for Weiss since I first heard of her in 2021 (see article below)- I hold her responsible for fomenting the school indoctrination and parents rights protests that became the moms for liberty movement that handed DJT the presidency. Her TFP also blew the non issue of liberal NPR from a sellout journalist formerly of NPR.
Cheeto’s art of projection becomes painfully obvious as he falsely attributes qualities or traits to people, agencies, or institutions that he himself possesses Lying about something or someone just supports what Cheeto is or does
When Cheeto says that Joe Biden is this or that in derogatory terms he is merely recognizing those same qualities in himself and projects those qualities onto Biden
When Cheeto says that the military should do such and such tasks he is showing what he himself would do if he was in the military
When Cheeto complains that CBS or Time are not covering him honestly he is simply complaining about the fact that he deserves to be covered dishonestly and that the media should lie about him since he always lies about himself
The psychological study of this sick sick mind and body can become a good learning experience for the American electorate And don’t forget the Republican Nazis who support the malignant narcissist
I fully agree with your idea. For me, as a person who was born in a totalitarian country, my parents experienced the Soviet occupation in 1968 and their "brotherly" troops were there until the Revolution in 1989, the perception of the degradation of human rights both in the USA and around the world is much more personal. Thanks to these historical experiences, I am much more sensitive to any interference with freedom of expression. The last line of defense of society against totalitarianism is freedom. Morally strong journalists, non-profit organizations and free access to the media. They have the power to throw the power of words like a "Molotov cocktail" against the tanks coming to destroy basic social values.
Brillaint framing of the press freedom issue here. The parallel you draw between early Russian media suppression and whats unfolding at CBS is uncomfortable but necesary. I've seen firsthand how editorial decisions shift when power dynamics change, the CECOT story being contingent on government comment sets a risky precident. If Weiss genuinely believes in robust journalism, answering those two questions about publication timeline and what happens if the admin refuses comment shouldnt be hard. Silence speaks louder than any editorial justifcation could.
And if the interviewee is Stephen Miller how will she support and defend her journalists and show so that they can sit and fact check him without fear of retribution?
With all due respect, Garry, you are being far too kind to Bari Weiss. In fact, there seems to be a cult forming around Weiss, as if she is some media savant who is proving traditional American media is a fraud. This is nonsense. Weiss had a disagreement with the way the NYT was delivering the news and managing its opinions. Undoubtedly, she thought the NYT was too liberal. So she went off and launched "The Free Press" as a counter to the traditional American media. But along the way she promoted just the usual right-wing bias in media while selling it as unbiased. This is pathetic and unprofessional. It's one thing to claim your position and stand by it (like you do). It's another to dress up your position as unbiased. Later, Weiss somehow corralled a job worth multimillions of dollars to run CBS even though she has no qualifications that would make the average American believe she could handle the job. And this after CBS sold its soul by paying Trump to settle an utterly absurd lawsuit. Now she lords over CBS and 60 Minutes, ready at a moment's notice to kill a story critical of Trump and his abusive immigration policies, which she just did. None of this behavior is becoming of an editor in chief who understands the role of American media. Please reconsider your veiled criticism. Take the veil off. Lay out exactly why Weiss is wrong and certainly no one that Americans can trust to just "do the fucking news."
unexpected naivete regarding bari riefenstahl !
I kinda thought a lot of what you were writing was “tongue in cheek”. Was I mistaken? I hope not! Prove me right….
Adam…the “you” in my last reply was for Gary…not you!
Gary, beautiful piece, too bad you wasted it on the malignant tumor. Weiss is the problem not the solution. She’s a too bit cheap snake oil salesman who does not believe in a free press, nor does she even pretend to be impartial and fair.
Furthermore, Weiss has stated on numerous occasions that she has an Israel and Jewish bias, and makes no apologies. She also will do Israel’s bidding with impunity.
Bottom line: Israel and AIPAC are in bed with Heritage and The Federalist Society; and ironically, so is her boss: Ellison. And all five are in bed with Trump!
See, it’s not that hard!…:)
I would say nyt is in bed with Hamas.
It writes lies
Thank you for writing that. I just upped to a paid subscription, something I should've done long ago!
Here's the full "60 Minutes" CECOT segment, canceled by CBS in the U.S., but which aired as scheduled on Global TV (Canada). Please watch it now, before it gets taken down again.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DeepStateCentrism/s/MFDg6BUUqp
Thank you Garry for a beautifully written address to Bari Weiss. May she be moved to follow your advice!
I never had respect for Weiss since I first heard of her in 2021 (see article below)- I hold her responsible for fomenting the school indoctrination and parents rights protests that became the moms for liberty movement that handed DJT the presidency. Her TFP also blew the non issue of liberal NPR from a sellout journalist formerly of NPR.
She is dangerous.
https://www.thefp.com/p/you-have-to-read-this-letter
Lying Cheeto And Projection
Cheeto’s art of projection becomes painfully obvious as he falsely attributes qualities or traits to people, agencies, or institutions that he himself possesses Lying about something or someone just supports what Cheeto is or does
When Cheeto says that Joe Biden is this or that in derogatory terms he is merely recognizing those same qualities in himself and projects those qualities onto Biden
When Cheeto says that the military should do such and such tasks he is showing what he himself would do if he was in the military
When Cheeto complains that CBS or Time are not covering him honestly he is simply complaining about the fact that he deserves to be covered dishonestly and that the media should lie about him since he always lies about himself
The psychological study of this sick sick mind and body can become a good learning experience for the American electorate And don’t forget the Republican Nazis who support the malignant narcissist
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Well said, sir. Timely, deft and insightful commentary. Your voice matters at home and abroad.
Thank you.
V/r - IB
An American in Ukraine
(2019 - Present)
Mr Kasparov, thank you. You nailed it. I look forward to a reply.
BOYCOTT CBS. BTW, rumor has it that 60 MINUTES is being renamed THE PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP NEWS HOUR. B O Y C O T T C B S
Maybe it's time to rename the Streisand Effect the Bari Weiss Effect?
https://weisseffect.lol
I fully agree with your idea. For me, as a person who was born in a totalitarian country, my parents experienced the Soviet occupation in 1968 and their "brotherly" troops were there until the Revolution in 1989, the perception of the degradation of human rights both in the USA and around the world is much more personal. Thanks to these historical experiences, I am much more sensitive to any interference with freedom of expression. The last line of defense of society against totalitarianism is freedom. Morally strong journalists, non-profit organizations and free access to the media. They have the power to throw the power of words like a "Molotov cocktail" against the tanks coming to destroy basic social values.
Brillaint framing of the press freedom issue here. The parallel you draw between early Russian media suppression and whats unfolding at CBS is uncomfortable but necesary. I've seen firsthand how editorial decisions shift when power dynamics change, the CECOT story being contingent on government comment sets a risky precident. If Weiss genuinely believes in robust journalism, answering those two questions about publication timeline and what happens if the admin refuses comment shouldnt be hard. Silence speaks louder than any editorial justifcation could.
And if the interviewee is Stephen Miller how will she support and defend her journalists and show so that they can sit and fact check him without fear of retribution?
🌟 “The Manger, the Map, and the Mercy Parade” 🌟
On Christmas Day night, in a town packed tight,
no room, no warm bed, not a candle-lit light.
So love found a barn with a straw-scented floor—
and Hope came in crying… then opened a door.
Now picture that door (as the years tumble on),
for families still travel till dusk becomes dawn.
With toddlers and bundles and prayers in their sleeves,
they’re chasing one thing: a safe place to breathe.
And Pope Leo calls out, “Be welcoming—please!”
Not walls made of fury, but bridges of peace.
With pastors and rabbis and imams who say:
“Compassion grows neighborhoods—day after day!”
For kindness is practical—yes, that’s the surprise:
it lifts up our spirits and brightens our eyes.
A newcomer bakes bread! A young nurse takes a shift!
And whole little towns get a marvelous lift.
So hush all the shouting, the papers-and-scowl—
don’t turn law into hardness, don’t turn power foul.
When cruelty comes stomping in raid-after-raid,
we choose the brave mercy our forebears once made.
No “ICE-cold” routines where the human gets missed—
let due process be honored, let families exist.
Let clergy stand steady, let neighbors stand too,
and meet fear with the doing of what’s right and true.
And overseas, where the sirens still call—
in Ukraine’s cold trenches, in Gaza’s torn wall—
may leaders lay weapons and listen, and then
let children see mornings as children again.
So light up your feed like a lantern at night—
share truth, share compassion, keep justice in sight.
Because Christmas means Love that won’t stay in one place—
it walks into crowds… with a warm, open face. 🎄🕊️📣
#ResharingBrigade #GrandparentsForTruth #IndyMedia #ProDemocracy #SupportUkraine #SupportPalestine #SupportAfghanVets
Thank you for your public advice to Bari Weiss, the 60 Minutes staff, CBS News staff and its Paramount owners.