It is almost beyond belief that "The View" program is being run by ABC News. The Disney Company, which owns ABC, apparently doesn't understand that a "News" presentation has to have news people on it.
The View is staffed by ideological entertainers.
The creator of the show, Barbara Walters, was a journalist. So was an early host, Meredith Viera. But today, the viewpoint ABC News produces is essentially gibberish, with no journalistic standards whatsoever.
This week Joy Behar, a comedian, accused the conservative organization "Turning Point USA" of harboring Nazis. Or something. Lawyers for Turning Point immediately sent Disney a "cease and desist" letter threatening a lawsuit.
So, predictably, an apology was issued by ABC News.
Now, I don't care about The View, and chances are you don't either. It is a complete waste of time. I feel bad for Ms. Walters - she is infirmed and deserves better than this.
As for ABC News, an outfit I worked for when Peter Jennings was there, I can't explain the deterioration. But it's sad.
Hope you saw our special "
Defending America." That's journalism, if you need to be reminded.
