Corzine tells New York Times to cover New Jersey
By Wally EdgeGov. Jon Corzine met with New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger, Jr. “to register a sense of serious disappointment that we weren't seeing the kind of coverage that I think would be good for The New York Times' distribution as well as, certainly, the public,” according to a report in the New York Observer. Corzine says he complained about the “infrequency of coverage” and how the NYT has essentially closed their news operations in Newark and Trenton. CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEW YORK OBSERVER STORY.
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Does Corzine really want the
Does Corzine really want the rest of the nation to see what the NJ government is up to?
(Also, typo in the article headline)
Ever since they made
the New Jersey section on Sunday a "and regional", the Jersey coverage has really decreased. In the daily Metro section, they no longer have the small roundup section for NJ.
NYT
I agree.
The NYT should run front page stories about McGreevey's parkway stops, Senators Wayne Bryant & Sharpe James trials, and south Jersey's George Norcross.
Don't forget the plan to increase tolls 10,000 percent!
Actually......
It would behoove Governor Corzine to be much more precise in his critique of the New York Times' perceived dearth of NJ coverage. I am sure what the Governor meant to say or perhaps wanted to say was, "I am well aware that the Mayor of Newark is a media darling and national superstar but do you think you could cover stories that the citizens of New Jersey actually care about".
Why?
The less coverage the better. The only way NJ can maintain the "most corrupt" state is without any light shining on it. We only have two big cities and they are New York and Philadelphia. In the middle is a dark stain that should be hidden.
"Study the Constitution, Let it be preached fom the pulpit, proclaimed in the legislatures,and enforced in courts of justice." ~ Abraham Lincoln
Corzine Has the Instincts of a Kamikazee Pilot (Please help me
understand the man and his governing behavior on the state level. I will read all of your comments because I wanna know what is driving Jon Corzine...Is he not already very challenged in his ability to get the job done here in NJ and win respect and approval from New Jerseyans? His ongoing "Katz fight" about the e-mails and his argument is dubious and very weak...Still he persists.
I cannot find a silver lining here and when it comes to the governor and his men!
Jon Corzines actions (and he confessed a long history of wearing no seat belt as a private citizen and he didn't understand the importance of buckling up while serving as the chief public servant of the state); clueless and oblivious public quotes; overall job performance; dubious appointments that reflect a dangerous lack of awarenness and the domino effect consequences...Does Jon Corzine have any access to
an internal moral compass and a map that guides him from here to there and without incident? Is his character backbone broken or or merely sprained?
Who Jon Corzine has made huge donations to, associates with and elevates within the NJ State Democratic Party and the state speaks volumes about who he is (and not who we wanted him to be a man with with a fierce conscious and able to lead. Writing checks does not make a leader.)
The black and white record reveals that Jon Corzine is a huge financial backer and enabler of the behavior of Joe Ferriero. And make no mistake: Ferriero has the full and passionate support of Dem state party chairman Joe Cryan. And Corzine appointed and elevated Cryan shortly after he was elected governor of NJ. Go figure. Because I cannot make any sense of or see any lomg or short term value for New Jerseyans in this corruption mess.
Why Why Why at this time would Jon Corzine publicly promote himself and entertain the possibility of becoming a cabinet member in a would be Obama presidential administration when his job performance and approval ratings are so very low: That makes no sense. But I want to know how and why this could happen! Corzine is governing and operating without any internal check or balance.
Why ask why is he Now going way way way out of his way to seek more coverage for NJ in the NY Times? This is totally mind boggling and nonsensical judgment. Is Corzine actually suggesting the NY Times take a closer look at NJ (not that I am against that myself) because the first development they will see lighting up on their screen is the FBI launching subpoenas across the county; and FBI investigators swarming around Bergen County and surrounding the likes of Joe Ferriero in Lyndhurst and Dennis Oury in Paramus: yesterday, today and most assuredly tomorrow! Corzine's own behavior and words belie a rational and cogent explanation! But clearly reveals the governor is goading the NY Times to launch an indepth investigation that could lead to a series of front page stories and graphic depictions and illustrations of corruption in NJ. That may fully and comprehensively explain why NJ is consistently listed alongside Louisianna as one of the two most corrupt states in the United Staes of America...Jon Corzine must Unconsciously want NY Times investigative reporters to shine a lazar beam focus on what the Democratic Party here in Bergen County NJ has devolved into while under the helm of and in the griping and strangling fists of Joe Ferriero and his merry band of enabling money men.
If not for Jon Corzine and Joe Cryan's explicit support and reckless encouragement, Joe Ferriero would not be where he is today a veritable moving target and at the Dead center of a full blown corruption storm. And of course there un public servant like behavior and private but on the public dime and time million dollar deals are made at the total expense of decent and honest Bergen County residents.
You Don't Need a Weather Man to Know
Which Way the Wind Blows... (Must credit Dylan for coining that rousing and haunting lyric and phrase.)
But you do need ready access to an internal and well functioning moral compass to be fully aware and to know what you are doing and effecting in the forseeable and not so forseeable future! And you need well tuned and fully functioning "self regulation brain brakes" that will enable you to use cause and effect thinking, good judgment and reflective and prospective anticipatory thinking!
I am done for now.
why should they?
most New Jerseyans don't read the NY Times, they read the plethora of crappy local dailies.
People outside of NJ don't care about NJ. (duh?)
yes.. Please Cover NJ
By all means the NY Times should devote more coverage to New Jersey. the times can start with the fact that Corzine's hometown of Hoboken, one of few urban success stories in NJ is being TAKEN OVER by Joe Doria and the State of New Jersey because the city can't manage its finances. How about that for a story? How does the Governor explain that the man he supported for Mayor of Hoboken, Dave Roberts -- has managed to drive Hoboken down to the level of Camden? PLEASE NEW YORK TIMES... COME TO HOBOKEN.
Jason Blain revisited ?
Maybe Corzine expects the New York Times to rehire Jason Blair to write stories from the usual Gin Joints on the same old barstools wearing rose the same colored glasses.?
It is all about Jon!
Dear Kathy, thank you for your expression of feelings. You are right. To answer your questions why, it is simple. The entire life of our Governor is about himself. Jon needs more promotion before the reelection campaign; therefore the New York Times could come handy. Also reporting more about NJ could mention his name more to people who read the newspaper in Washington, DC. Jon is light years ahead of all of us. He already planned his way to become the Chairmen of the Federal Reserve. The Secretary of Treasure in Obama's cabinet is just a stop on his way. NJ was just a training ground for our Jon. We know now that he can make well power points presentation and this is what counts the most in the corporate world. The image is everything. That’s where the NYT comes in.
Weil You nailed Corzine's motus Vivendi and Operandi!
Corzine Reminds Me of the Emperor depicted in The Emperor's New Clothes (0.00 / 0)
and I made the connection, yesterday...The Emperors New Clothes is a classic and informing fairy tale morality story.
Here is a telling excerpt from the bedtime stories web site...And it fits like a glove! Jon Corzine's most recent escapade before the NY Times Editorial Board and demanding more attention in order to raise his national name recognition and why at this time? Because he is all about himself and certainly not NJ. And giving 24/7 TV, Radio and Newspaper interviews about his Imagined future position in an Obama administration and serving in the cabinet or another high level leadership position is a patently absurd proposition and very reminisent of Seinfeld: It's all about me and absolutely nothing!
Here is an an excerpt from The Emperor's New Clothes
There was once a very grand emperor who loved fine clothes. He spent almost all his time and a great deal of money on splendid new outfits.
The emperor wasn't very interested in governing the country, and only appeared in public to show off some new fashion.
One day, two swindlers arrived in the emperor's city and decided they would take advantage of his fondness for clothes.
"I have a plan," said one to the other, "that will make us rich in no time!" The palace guards had orders to admit all weavers and tailors, and the two strangers were soon talking to the emperor.
"We are weavers from a faraway country, where the most wonderful clothes in the world are worn. Our cloth has unbelievably beautiful colors and patterns," they told the emperor, who listened eagerly.
"This very fine cloth," they added slyly, "is invisible to anyone who is stupid or unsuited for his post.''
"How useful that would be!" the emperor said to himself. "I'd be able to tell the wise from the foolish, and find out who isn't fit for his post."
He then ordered his prime minister to give the men money, as well as sacks of silk and gold thread so that they could get started.
The two swindlers lost no time. They rented a big workshop and a loom, and settled in comfortably. Whenever anyone came by, they pretended to be hard at work.
Of course, they weren't really weaving at all. They hid a bit of the precious silk and gold thread each day, and spent their time eating and drinking.
Meanwhile, the emperor thought about how wonderful his new clothes were going to be.
"I wonder how those weavers are coming along with their work," he thought to himself. He was a little hesitant about going to see for himself, since the cloth had such magical qualities... not that he need worry!
"I know! I'll send my prime minister!" exclaimed the emperor. "He's not stupid, and he's certainly fit for his post, so the cloth won't be invisible to him."
The emperor summoned the prime minister and told him to bring a detailed report of the new cloth. The news about the weavers who were making the wonderful new cloth had spread throughout the city. The prime minister, who was indeed a wise man, decided it would be best to visit the weavers alone.
"Of course, I know I'm fit for my post, and not stupid, but it's best to be on the safe side." When he arrived, the swindlers were ready for him. Waving their arms grandly, they described the beautiful colors and patterns. One held up cloth that was finished; the other showed him the cloth still on the loom. But the poor prime minister couldn't see a thing!
"Is it possible I am really stupid?" he thought.
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Do you think that I hit or missed the mark? Kathy