Last night, my corner of the Internet erupted with the surprising news that NYT executive editor Jill Abramson was fired after a only a couple years on the job. Within a few hours, The New Yorker’s Ken Auletta had written an article explaining why Jill Abramson was fired. It’s now been less than a day since the news broke, and I’ve seen hundreds of explanations of the firing, all of which express a certainty about what happened and the event’s broader societal meaning. Ever notice that whenever something happens, it perfectly supports your long held opinions?

+ Was the breaking point an interview with Alec Baldwin?

+ To me, the most alarming line came from a story in the Times itself: “Ms. Abramson had recently engaged a consultant to help her with her management style.” And that usually ends so well…