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| The New Republic - FOR SALE |
| 2016-01-12 |
| The New Republic, the century-old magazine that was rocked a year ago by the mass exodus of its staff following an effort by its owner to make it more digitally focused [and following its transition from a moderate to liberal analysis publication to just another leftist rag], is being put up for sale. Chris Hughes, a co-founder of Facebook [leftist, gay advocate and anti Israel] who purchased a majority stake in the struggling title in 2012, said in a staff memo Monday that he had underestimated "the difficulty of transitioning an old and traditional institution into a digital media company in today's quickly evolving climate," and would seek to find a new owner. "After investing a great deal of time, energy, and over $20 million, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for new leadership and vision at The New Republic," the memo read. "Although I do not have the silver bullet, a new owner should have the vision and commitment to carry on the traditions that make this place unique and give it a new mandate for a new century." General Hux "...All remaining systems will bow to the First Order and remember this as the last day of the Republic" |
| Posted by:lord garth |
| #4 "a new owner should have the vision and commitment to carry on the traditions that make this place unique and give it a new mandate for a new century." ‘Cultural Disconnect’ Led to New Republic Resignations: "Guy speaks in Silicon Valley buzzwords. When we asked him to be more specific, he never seemed to answer the question.” |
| Posted by: Pappy 2016-01-12 17:15 |
| #3 Will this make it "The Used Republic?" |
| Posted by: Frozen Al 2016-01-12 14:34 |
| #2 "Wouldn't it be funny if *we* bought it and turned it into a right wing version of the Onion?" Alas, it would be more accurate! |
| Posted by: newc 2016-01-12 03:46 |
| #1 Wouldn't it be funny if *we* bought it and turned it into a right wing version of the Onion? |
| Posted by: Secret Master 2016-01-12 01:20 |