No argument with factual history, but the conclusions drawn show only the statist journalists' wishful side of the argument they must promote to avoid complete irrelevancy.

Your response fails to acknowledge the many other inconvenient truths seen by others, which is largely why Trump was elected and the left never saw it coming -- journalists have had absolute power and control of news for so long they've lost touch with the half of America that doesn't want or need to be spoon-fed to a predetermined conclusion. Journalism -- as articulated clearly by you -- is precisely what half of America rejects. In stark contrast, we demand facts be reported without slant so we can make up our own minds free of the prejudiced interference of others with unknown agendas. The Internet facilitates that freedom -- the MSM no longer does.

Don't feel bad though -- clearly, you're not the only one with lofty ideals who still doesn't get it...