While Shafer notes a truism about the secret aspirations of journalists, he might have done well to research the coverage from Hollywood trade publications and insider blogs. Many of the striking writers have expressed consternation at what they consider to be a favorable view of the AMPTP—not the WGA or writers--by publications such as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. They’ve complained about the publications’ slant in favor of the AMPTP, citing the publishers’ fear of losing the studio’s large ad revenue as to reason why they willingly have published and not challenged their press releases and statements. Valid or not, the atmosphere in the press has hardly been one of unanimous support.

An interesting piece, but not well-rounded one.