Martha Stewart: what the US papers say
America's favourite domestic goddess has been indicted for fraud. We choose the best of what the US media had to say on the story.
New York Times
Martha Stewart managed to turn back the clock and, as Disney did, create a company that is an extension of herself. "Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, c'est moi!" That's why the analysts are despairing for the company's future. The truth is, even if the company survives this scandal, the 61-year-old Ms Stewart is going to have to find a way to perpetuate her brand when she can no longer perpetuate herself. In this sense, Disney's career is instructive.
Neal Gabler: when the boss becomes an icon
Chicago Tribune
Based on what is known about the case, it seems entirely proper to indict Martha Stewart for her remarkably timely trading of ImClone stock just before disastrous news sent it into the tank. It's equally clear that this case also serves the government's public relations agenda at least as much as any public policy purpose.
David Griesling: how about some company for Martha Stewart
Washington Post
We always knew the score with Martha. Who among us imagined her warm and soft? Who wanted to curl up by Martha's side and have her stroke our hair? She was not the sort of person you ever felt comfortable with, no matter how inviting the glow of her copper pots. She was more like a strict aunt who makes great stuffing: "Sorry, Aunt Martha, I'll sit up straighter."
Libby Copeland: Martha's messy house
LA Times
But an interesting thing has happened in Round 17 of the never-ending Saga of Martha Stewart. Long supported by stalwart fans, Stewart is now getting kind words even from those less enchanted with her tea-towel-starching ways. Years after inheriting Leona Helmsley's tiara'ed Queen of Mean title, Stewart is getting a little more sympathy.
Mary McNamara: Stewart has the towels for tea, and now sympathy
St Petersburg Times (Florida)
I am for Martha because of WorldCom. I am for Martha because of Adelphia. I am for Martha because of Rite Aid, Conseco and Arthur Andersen. I also am for Martha because of the laughable and toothless Harvey Pitt, former head of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In sum, rich white men with connections walk away with billions. And we indict Martha?
Howard Troxler: a smelt gets fried while big, crooked sharks swim
Martha Stewart managed to turn back the clock and, as Disney did, create a company that is an extension of herself. "Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, c'est moi!" That's why the analysts are despairing for the company's future. The truth is, even if the company survives this scandal, the 61-year-old Ms Stewart is going to have to find a way to perpetuate her brand when she can no longer perpetuate herself. In this sense, Disney's career is instructive.
Neal Gabler: when the boss becomes an icon
Chicago Tribune
Based on what is known about the case, it seems entirely proper to indict Martha Stewart for her remarkably timely trading of ImClone stock just before disastrous news sent it into the tank. It's equally clear that this case also serves the government's public relations agenda at least as much as any public policy purpose.
David Griesling: how about some company for Martha Stewart
Washington Post
We always knew the score with Martha. Who among us imagined her warm and soft? Who wanted to curl up by Martha's side and have her stroke our hair? She was not the sort of person you ever felt comfortable with, no matter how inviting the glow of her copper pots. She was more like a strict aunt who makes great stuffing: "Sorry, Aunt Martha, I'll sit up straighter."
Libby Copeland: Martha's messy house
LA Times
But an interesting thing has happened in Round 17 of the never-ending Saga of Martha Stewart. Long supported by stalwart fans, Stewart is now getting kind words even from those less enchanted with her tea-towel-starching ways. Years after inheriting Leona Helmsley's tiara'ed Queen of Mean title, Stewart is getting a little more sympathy.
Mary McNamara: Stewart has the towels for tea, and now sympathy
St Petersburg Times (Florida)
I am for Martha because of WorldCom. I am for Martha because of Adelphia. I am for Martha because of Rite Aid, Conseco and Arthur Andersen. I also am for Martha because of the laughable and toothless Harvey Pitt, former head of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In sum, rich white men with connections walk away with billions. And we indict Martha?
Howard Troxler: a smelt gets fried while big, crooked sharks swim
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