An open letter to Peter Baker at NYT

Sunday, January 18, 2026

I am but one in a sea of many Americans viewed as a threat to the established order. I was once a part of that order. I helped build it. It would turn out I couldn't survive because I couldn't follow the rules of thought and speech that are mandated by everyone on the Left, especially those at the New York Times. It's personal, you see. I used to believe that if all I did was read Page One of the New York Times, I'd be well-informed. Brainwashed is more like it.

Posted by BellRinger at 01:06 PM | 65 COMMENTS | permalink

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"I couldn't follow the rules of thought and speech that are mandated by everyone on the Left"

Could someone send me a copy of those rules?

I am tired of being left out.

#1 | Posted by Zed at 2026-01-18 01:52 PM

All you have to do to be considered "The Left" by today's fascists is to believe in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

#2. The left despises the 1st and 2nd amendments. I'd hardly classify that as believing in the Bill of Rights. The left also despises the restrictions the Constitution laces 9n the federal government when Democrats are in power.

On topic, the thread author points out yet another way the MSM (NYT in particular) report on stories. They are hyper critical of any perceived malfeasance on the right and treat malfeasance on the left with absolute kid gloves.

The thread author highlights the differences in coverage between the 2020 riots and J6.

NYT did produce an article highlighting the fraudulent Somali daycare centers in MN. I've only seen that one article, maybe they provided additional coverage and I missed it but I don't think that is the case. Abu Graihb was certainly a very newsworthy story. NYT? 39 front page articles about it. It made the Bush administration look bad so it was screamed from the rooftops every day for a month. That was roughly 20 years ago. They've grown ever more biased since then and it tracks with the continued decline in trust of the MSM.

The right worships nazis and child rapists.

You are a nasty , nasty hypocrite.

But you like being abused here, don't you?

Far-right influencers dogpiled after seen chanting Heil Hitler on party bus

www.rawstory.com

This so typical for right wing filth.

Not you, REIN.

I'm talking to the --------.

"The left despises the 1st and 2nd amendments. "

Riiiiiight.

That's why ICE is so insistent on enforcing the right to peaceably assemble.

"Y ou are a nasty , nasty hypocrite.

But you like being abused here, don't you?

#5 | POSTED BY ZED AT 2026-01-18 02:12 PM | REPLY"

You are clinically insane and really need to see a therapist.

If JBell were an honest conservative, he would sound like this:

David Brooks - How the Elite rigged Society (and why it's falling apart)

www.youtube.com

But he joined a far rwing supported Elitist Cult instead.

You are clinically insane

#9 | Posted by BellRinger

According to which clinic?

#3 The 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution has done nothing positive for the USA.

Nothing positive, whatsoever.

. The left despises the 1st and 2nd amendments. I'd hardly classify that as believing in the Bill of Rights. The left also despises the restrictions the Constitution laces 9n the federal government when Democrats are in power.
On topic, the thread author points out yet another way the MSM (NYT in particular) report on stories. They are hyper critical of any perceived malfeasance on the right and treat malfeasance on the left with absolute kid gloves.
The thread author highlights the differences in coverage between the 2020 riots and J6.
NYT did produce an article highlighting the fraudulent Somali daycare centers in MN. I've only seen that one article, maybe they provided additional coverage and I missed it but I don't think that is the case. Abu Graihb was certainly a very newsworthy story. NYT? 39 front page articles about it. It made the Bush administration look bad so it was screamed from the rooftops every day for a month. That was roughly 20 years ago. They've grown ever more biased since then and it tracks with the continued decline in trust of the MSM.

Posted by BellRinger at 2026-01-18 02:05 PM | Reply

Humtake much???

#3 "NYT did produce an article highlighting the fraudulent Somali daycare centers in MN"

What daycare fraud? List all the cases where Somali daycare centers were convicted of fraud. I live in MN, and believe me, fraud is in the news a lot (mostly Rs complaining of something that happened in 2020 and 2021 which are still currently going through the courts) lately, but not "daycare" fraud. That guy that visited the daycare centers did not expose any fraud. If you show up before hours of operation, no one will be there.

MN state officials visited the same centers and reported there were kids present. One had closed 2 years ago.

Bellrcinger, how responsible are the Rs on the Ethics committee who did not notify the appropriate state investigators of suspected fraud? They are in charge of the committees since Melissa Hortman's death, so they are responsible for not reporting suspected fraud earlier.

#14 | #15 Thank you for your posts, Chantresse.

You're good people.

"It made the Bush administration look bad so it was screamed from the rooftops every day for a month. That was roughly 20 years ago. They've grown ever more biased"

Good God.

You just called a news outlet biased, not because they exposed inhumane abuses of Geneva-protected prisoners of war, but because they exposed the war crimes under a Republican Administration.

JFC.

"What daycare fraud?"
"...how responsible are the Rs on the Ethics committee...?"

This is where Bellringer runs away.

"The left despises the 1st and 2nd amendments."

No, just the Second.

How long before the right extends its hatred of rights to the 3rd Amendment?

#18 Danforth, yep, that coward has not answered any of my questions. The joke is he thinks he is accomplishing something other than a----------- with his other R buddy posters here.

#16 Thank you. I have reached that age that I cannot tolerate BS and will call it out instead of ignoring it as I have in the past.

"I am but one in a sea of many Americans viewed as a threat to the established order."

Opening with being a perceived victim of some unnamed force is... interesting.

Who said this, and what is the nature of the threat they pose, and to what "established order?"

#22 Me too, my friend.

#24 Nice to meet you, fellow traveler.

" According to which clinic?

#11 | POSTED BY ZED AT 2026-01-18 02:25 PM | REPLY"

Your posts consistently display delusions and paranoia. It's not healthy. You strike me as sokeine who lives decenty in their personal life. My guess is you are law abiding, a devoted husband and a courteous and helpful neighbor. These are all traits that I possess as well.

#25 Tis my pleasure, my friend!

" You just called a news outlet biased, not because they exposed inhumane abuses of Geneva-protected prisoners of war, but because they exposed the war crimes under a Republican Administration."

That's not at all what I said. I acknowledged it was an important story. What I pointed out that 39 front page stories about it is e excessive and laid out why I think they amplified it to that degree.

FFS I didn't "run away". I went to the grocery store store and now getting ready to prepare dinner. I have a life outside of this place.

#29 Bellringer, since you insist you didn't run away, care to answer my questions to you in post numbers 14 and 15?

POSTED BY CHANTRESSE

BullBringer is only here to vomit up MAGA talking points.

He can't respond to your posts because he hasn't the ability to think critically.

He can only repeat propaganda he's heard from his favorite MAGA sources.

I'd put money on it he only posted this thread because some deplorable Trumping MAGAt he follows was making a big deal about it.

There's no point in trying to have a civil discussion with him or any other braindead MAGAt.

#31 Yep.

Negative on having a civil discussion.

Affirmative on retorting.

BullBringer is only here to vomit

69!!!!

Oh. Not yet?

Damn. My bad.

Come on guys, I KNOW that. I was just trying to see if I could actually make him run away, and it appears so. Or else he is furiously trying to lookup those in that You Tuber's so called report who were actually convicted of "daycare" fraud and isn't finding anything. Oops!

" I acknowledged it was an important story. "

And your belief that was the onset of bias. Your own words, pal. Do you not understand the words you post???

" I think they amplified it "

Inhumane torture for prisoners of war who are supposed to be protected by the Geneva Convention...amplified?!?

What a riot. If there was a (D) after the name, you'd be complaining about TOO FEW articles.

And after dinner I'm headed to the bar for a couple. Of beers and drinks h two friends.

I took a two minute break from making dinner. At the earliest i won't be back to this site until 11 or so.

#37 "two friends" = paid actors.

Hey guys, how much you wanna bet that tomorrow he claims he drank too much, came home and passed out? It doesn't matter, I'll ask him again when he shows up.

#39 Keep it, Chantresse.

You're doing God's work now! :-)

#40 LOL I've never been accused of that before. Usually I am accused of working for God's competition. :-)

My guess is you are law abiding, a devoted husband and a courteous and helpful neighbor. These are all traits that I possess as well.
#26 | Posted by BellRinger

^
It so on-message.

You, patting yourself on the back, and trying to build common ground with others, for being such a Gutes Deutsch.

... I used to believe that if all I did was read Page One of the New York Times, I'd be well-informed. Brainwashed is more like it. ...

Let's see ...

New York Times -- Bias and Credibility
mediabiasfactcheck.com

... Overall, we rate the New York Times Left-Center biased based on wording and story selection that moderately favors the left. They are considered one of the most reliable sources for news information due to proper sourcing and well-respected journalists/editors. The failed fact checks were on Op-Eds and not straight news reporting. ...

Yeah, just a "high" rating for factual reporting.

And for comparison ...

Fox News (foxnews.com) -- Bias and Credibility
mediabiasfactcheck.com

... Overall, we rate Fox News right-biased based on editorial positions that align with the right and Questionable due to the promotion of state propaganda, conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, the use of poor sources, and numerous false claims and failed fact checks. While straight news reporting from beat reporters is generally fact-based and accurate, it is typically overshadowed by propagandistic opinions, which earns them a Low factual rating. ...

A "low" rating for factual reporting? Who could have known?

And just for grins ...

Drudge Retort -- Bias and Credibility
mediabiasfactcheck.com

... Overall, we rate the Drudge Retort Left Biased based on the use of mostly left or left-center sources. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to the use of some sources that have failed fact checks as well as a lack of transparency. ...

Wait, what??? drudge.com has a higher factual rating than foxnews.com?

Ol' stinkerbell is funny sometimes...

@#44 ... Ol' stinkerbell is funny sometimes...

Funny? Or lame? I've not yet decided on that, so I cannot voice a view.

And sometimes? I'd proffer, often, not sometimes.

C mon Bears beat the Rams.

"It made the Bush administration look bad so it was screamed from the rooftops every day for a month."

--Bellringer

Maybe if Woodstein hadn't kept pursuing that little burglary at the Watergate, the last sentient (and occasionally liberal) Republican president could have served his full second term in office.

The Bush administration was entirely responsible for its own PR and image.

" C mon Bears beat the Rams."

Only if Mike Pence has the courage.

C mon Bears beat the Rams."
Only if Mike Pence has the courage.

Posted by Danforth at 2026-01-18 10:10 PM | Reply

Hahahaha ---- you. I thought they would win. Lord was I ever wrong.

So...

Will they become Senators for Florida or Governor of Florida?

Both?

Ah the Rick Scott approach! Got it.

... I used to believe ...

imo, that's the important aspect here.

That is, it is not what the OpEd writer determined to be correct via evidence, but what he wanted to believe was correct.

Hey DR clowns: Boo!!!!!

I'm going to bed.

Hahahaha ---- you. I thought they would win. Lord was I ever wrong.

#49 | POSTED BY LAURAMOHR

Hope you didn't bet too much!

Like my son just did on the 49ers.

I'm going to bed.

#52 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

Don't forget to check for liberals hiding under it first!

They might brainwash you at night in your sleep.

Like Fixed News does every day while you are awake.

#52 Just checking back in. I hope you are well rested enough to answer the questions I posed to you in post numbers 14 and 15. I mean since you were the OP of this thread.

For the record, Bell, I am a resident of MN. I know what is going on here. I know you are lying, and this is my attempt to educate you so you don't repeat this kind of BS is the future. Can you be educated? Probably the better questions is do you want to learn?

#56 | Posted by Chantresse

You mentioned in an earlier post that you were here way back when, even before GracieAmazed. What happened to her? I haven't seen any posts by her when I've been posting recently.

#57 Yes, I had been lurking for a long time, only recently started posting. I was wondering the same thing about GracieAmazed. Maybe some of the other, regular posters know.

"Hey DR clowns: Boo!!!!!
I'm going to bed.
#52 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-01-19 01:37 AM"

Out of bed yet?

Been shopping all this time?

Still waiting on your response for Chantresse #14 and #15.

You mentioned in an earlier post that you were here way back when, even before GracieAmazed. What happened to her? I haven't seen any posts by her when I've been posting recently.
#57 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday

#57 Yes, I had been lurking for a long time, only recently started posting. I was wondering the same thing about GracieAmazed. Maybe some of the other, regular posters know.
#58 | Posted by Chantresse

Anyone have any info on Gracie?

Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2026-01-20 09:22 AM | Reply

Yeah what she said. Where are you Gracie?? Come out wherever you are.

David Brooks - How the Elite rigged Society (and why it's falling apart)

That is the goal. They think they'll be safe inside the gated communities.

United Health Care CEO proved that assumption false.

Good riddance to bad rubbish.

United Health Care is a greedy perpetrator of "Social Murder," using AI algorithms and death panels to stop funding treatment for patients who spent years or decades loyally paying them premiums, all while enriching covetous oligarchs.

Luigi Mangione allegedly had enough of that bilge.

Who does NOT know anyone victimized by United Health Care or other insidious health insurance corporations in the US?