zl2tod
Bob LeFridge 
Of all the potential candidates in all the world, they picked Hoots.
Like Bari Weiss, he's a columnist with no journalism or newsroom experience. Plus he carries a shitload of political baggage.
What an odd choice.
Stephen@BobLefridge @zl2tod very apt comparison.
But wait. Luke Malpass is the new associate editor. The Atlas Network will be celebrating tonight.
It all goes hand in hand with the "Prefer us on Google" which appeared in the last few weeks.
64 Islands Aroha CooperativeNotes article was written by Lloyd Burr who as of last week had no idea that intelligence agencies sourced funding from drug-running.
In fairness he isn't old enough to remember the Iran-Contra scandal which saw Colonel Oliver North thrown in jail. The same Oliver North that has been recently fluttering around Trump's coat-tails.
I can just imagine Lloyd Burr's jaw hitting the floor when he gets the inside goss on Zev Barkan.
@BobLefridge @zl2tod who radicalised Sinead Boucher eh
Colin Peacock shares the country's surprised reactions to the appointment and reminds us of Hooton's unsuitability for the role.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/598220/stuff-stuns-with-bold-call-on-new-post-editor
When Dirty Politician Cameron Slater was made editor of NZ Truth the rag died a rapid and permanent death.
Will the same fate befall Stuff now that Dirty Politician Matthew Hooton has been given editorships?
@zl2tod @BobLefridge I'd guess that with his long PR and campaign background Hooton has a better grasp on what readership wants, to be honest.
