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Originally posted by MrMastodonFarm+Oct 16 2004, 07:29 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (MrMastodonFarm @ Oct 16 2004, 07:29 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Cowperson@Oct 16 2004, 01:10 PM
Which is why Tucker Carlson wanted him on the program and went for the throat to make that point. He knew he had Stewart by the balls on this one and was looking to stick the dagger in. Maybe he is a dickhead!! 
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Carlson had Stewart by the balls, really?
I still fail to see how Stewart saying "how are you holding up?" in the first 30 seconds of an interview is lobbing soft questions at him. It always seemed like a polite thing to say. [/b][/quote]
I was talking about the entire context of the interview. I didn't pull one thing out over another. Carlson did that.
My position is that people watch the Daily Show primarily for the laughs. However, what seems to have happened is that some viewers also use a show like this in order to get their "news" and political analysis.
Some polls are suggesting the numbers are more than "some" turning to him for serious analysis, which is why the phenomenon of Stewart is attracting binoculars. Rightly or wrongly.
However I also think that its because many people feel that they are getting a slanted viewpoint from mainstream media,
Or maybe, as the trend has been identified via surveys, people in an increasingly partisan world are seeking out the warm blanket of news sources they agree with, elevating some news sources that don't deserve it journalistically to higher ratings. I see the audience being the drivers actually.
or in the case of a show like Crossfire, two opposite views, but nothing in the way of an objective viewpoint from the middle.
Controversy sells. On some level, its entertaining. But I agree with you as I have little use for a program like Crossfire.
I'd rather watch someone with moderate views try to find some middle ground and criticize or praise either side when they feel it is appropriate.
Ditto.
Cowperson