The New York Times first debated publishing a story about secret eavesdropping on Americans as early as last fall, before the 2004 presidential election.

But the newspaper held the story for more than a year and only revealed the secret wiretaps last Friday, when it became apparent a book by one of its reporters was about to break the news, according to journalists familiar with the paper's internal discussions.

"Question timing"?!!?!

I'm *this* close to being fucking catatonic with rage. Are you fucking SHITTING ME?

Traditional media is dead. Not dying. Not "not what it used to be". Fucking. Dead.

Critics Question Timing of Surveillance Story - Los Angeles Times