Right, but there's expertise and then there's inside information. And I think we have to make a distinction.

But I think it's undeniable that the Times is a liberal paper.

I think it's one of the Times' problems that they haven't made it clear to readers what various formats mean.

I think Tierney is also more libertarian than he is conservative in the conventional sense.

I think on civilian casualties they could do more. It's actually something I've discussed with the editors involved. They're aware of it, and I'm hopeful that there will be more reporting on that.

The Times' new credibility committee report that was issued on Monday very specifically said they will be putting in a policy that reporters must get permission from their department heads to appear on television, which I think is a really good thing.