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A recurring theme in the discussion is the dichotomy between the aesthetics of independence and its reality. Weiss’s move, announced as a step toward preserving free and honest journalism, is criticized as a paradox—one where a supposed "independent" platform is absorbed into a behemoth whose primary goal may not be strictly journalistic integrity.
Greenwald underscores that "independent" media outlets, especially those purchased by large corporations, often pay lip service to their independence while operating under the constraints imposed by corporate interests. The real question is whether the diversity of voices, debates, and perspectives can survive within such corporate frameworks or if they will gradually be sanitized or curated to fit a predetermined narrative.