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Originally posted by Cowperson+Oct 17 2004, 05:29 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Cowperson @ Oct 17 2004, 05:29 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

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.

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 [/b][/quote]
Jon Stewart asked these guys to stop yelling over their guests' opinions, to allow them a chance to have dialog without falling for "spin" accepted as truth, for honest and real debate to take place instead of the "partisan hackery" that takes place on these shows.

Jon was unbeliveable sincere and confrontational, and was far from accommodating. And it's a good thing that the bow tied little twat had him by the balls. Was it at the point where Jon responded with a "I'm not going to be your monkey" that you think that bowtie boy won the verbal exchange.

I cringe when I watch crossfire , it's embarrasing. The Daily Show is more honest because it just points out the distortions that take place. A nd it is partisan - but it's a comedy show, and is accommodating enough to it's guests so much so that Bill O'Reilley has even appeared on the program.

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.

I don't think your views are moderate so I'm not exact sure what you would consider to be unbiased. Just so you know.

(and this isn't a comparison point, as I think you're a good guy) but Ann Coulter thinks she's moderate, too.
Coulter as Moderate according to Coulter