10-19-2004, 12:30 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-19-2004, 12:31 AM by Mithrandir.)
While I agree with the main points Jon Stewart is making (and am utterly flabbergasted that Paul Begala and Tucker Carlson seem unable to grasp that the journalistic integrity of the Daily Show is != what Crossifre *should* be), I think that he is selling himself short in some ways. Yes, he is not "required" to go harder/tougher on Kerry because he does, afterall, host a comedy show and not a high-level politically-charged debate show like Crossfire is supposed to be. However, he certainly could have easily asked tougher and more pointed questions and been well-within his rights and responsibilities.
That said, Jon Stewart has done some fantastic interviews in the past. I really enjoyed Desmond Tutu, Bill O'Reilly (even if he is a whiney baby, the interview was entertaining), Ted Koppel, Kissinger, Marc Racicot, etc.
I can semi-respect Carlson saying Jon Stewart went "too easy" on Kerry, but I absolutely have zero respect for the notion that the Daily Show has just as stringent journalistic responsibilities as Crossfire (or CNN, or Fox NEWS, or whatever).
That said, Jon Stewart has done some fantastic interviews in the past. I really enjoyed Desmond Tutu, Bill O'Reilly (even if he is a whiney baby, the interview was entertaining), Ted Koppel, Kissinger, Marc Racicot, etc.
I can semi-respect Carlson saying Jon Stewart went "too easy" on Kerry, but I absolutely have zero respect for the notion that the Daily Show has just as stringent journalistic responsibilities as Crossfire (or CNN, or Fox NEWS, or whatever).
--Mith
I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
Jack London
I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
Jack London