AVWatch: The L.A. Times covers its bets

The Los Angeles Times has a few reports on the inauguration of Antonio Villaraigosa, and they also offer "Much Unsaid in Villaraigosa's Inaugural Talk". Summary: in his speech, AV had a lot of big ideas, but few details were provided and he's going to have a very difficult task making them happen. The LAT has been a long-time supporter of the former member of a racial separatist group, including ignoring or covering up for his past. So, this might be seen as an attempt to cover their bets when his dreams start being seen as America's nightmare.

The NYT offers "New Mayor's Request to Los Angeles: 'Dream With Me'", which includes this charming bit of extreme pandering:

[NYC Mayor Mike] Bloomberg said he attended the event at the invitation of "Alcalde Villaraigosa," using the Spanish word for mayor.

They also report - without comment - that someone in the crowd at the inauguration was waving a Mexican flag.

And, the Buenos Aires Herald offers us this no doubt charming article:

I wasn't able to see it without spending money, and somehow I don't want to give them anything.

Los_Angeles · Sat, 07/02/2005 - 12:27 · · Importance: 1