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> which is not appropriate in any workplace let alone a profession that is meant to be neutral and objective. It's an opinion column. People all over write pol
by talldayo 2y ago
> which is not appropriate in any workplace let alone a profession that is meant to be neutral and objective.
It's an opinion column. People all over write politically-charged and personal writings that get selected for publication, and this is a valid and normal outlet to express it in.
The ultimate irony is that anyone, not just a WaPo employee, could submit a high-profile endorsement too: https://helpcenter.washingtonpost.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003675788-Submit-an-op-ed https://helpcenter.washingtonpost.com/hc/en-us/articles/1150...
If their Middle East or political correspondents wanted to offer a dissenting view, the platform is there. They don't. The conversation is already had, in effect both of the candidates have already had a shot at office and demonstrated what their policy is through their actions. The fatigue over American politics is real and this election cycle isn't offering unique or novel viewpoints from fresh candidates.
- blackeyeblitzar 2y ago> The fatigue over American politics is real and this election cycle isn't offering unique or novel viewpoints from fresh candidates. The fatigue is real and it feels like campaigns begin as soon as the previous ones end. Like one continuous war. It also feels like the rest of life is somehow minimized by this. Energy goes to the political stuff and it becomes a part of people’s identity, instead of being something on the side. Not sure how to describe it accurately or how we escape that. Is it just an addiction?