Before we get to what esteemed journalists have to say about SF Chronicle's impending closure -- when discussing "micropayments" and other snake oils with a SFSU journo professor this morning, KTVU's Ross McGowan looked even more crestfallen than usual -- SFGate commenters have much to say about why, exactly, the Chron might have to shut its doors. Their reason? Commie, homo-loving sons-of-guns on the editorial staff.

No, really. Take a look.

idiocracy: Start by firing all the leftists who work for your paper and hire real journalists who can be unbiased. That will save you 80 percent right there

haveapizza: The Chronicle has become a one sided mouthpiece for the left. It is no longer a newspaper. That is why its as good as dead. You need journalism. Over the last 10 years, this paper become an advocacy group.

t_cloud: >>>>> Just close down the liberal/leftists rag <<<<< If I want to read a newspaper laced with liberal/leftist/communist style propaganda, I can subscribe to Pravda in Moscow.