[george wythe]

Blair was a HS grad only?

Yes, he went to college but dropped out without getting any degrees.

So was this African-American's quick ascension at the Times, which he joined without graduating from college (he lied about that, too -- a fire-able offense, if anyone had bothered to check). Despite repeated irresponsible behavior, questionable reporting, and a boss who told his superiors, "We must stop Jayson from writing for the Times," Blair was promoted and assigned to two of the biggest stories of the year.

Compare Blair's treatment with other reporters' cases:

To even be considered for employment at the Times, a reporter candidate often needs:

1. Orthodox socialist/politically correct views on … everything;

2. A bachelor's degree from an Ivy League school or an OPU (overpriced, private university) equivalent, e.g., NYU;

3. A master's degree in journalism, preferably from Columbia University; and

4. A storied career at a daily newspaper;

[flyball]

This is highly highyl amusing.

Makes you question in general what REALLY is going on at the Times. IMO- nothing credible is going on at all.

[aristeides]

a boss who told his superiors, "We must stop Jayson from writing for the Times,"

I understand the boss who said that, Landman, was under consideration for the managing editor post that Boyd got two years ago. Wouldn't it be something if Landman got that job now?