Enlightened By The Daily Show
June 17, 2008 Filed in: Miscellany
For being billed as a "fake news" program, The Daily
Show with Jon Stewart is incredibly insightful,
informational, and, yes, intriguing. (I knew I could
get three adjectives beginning with the letter "i" in
there!)
Take Monday, June 16, 2008 as an example. First, Mr. Stewart blasts the mainstream media for what he labels Baracknophobia: the fear of hope. While ceaselessly funny, it serves as a great commentary on how the mainstream media plays up silly, unfounded, and often false rumors about a political figure (Barack Obama in this case) and presents them under the guise of "fair and unbiased" reporting.
Later, Mr. Stewart interviews former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias who talks about his job and subsequent termination under the Bush administration. Those out there still arguing that this administration did nothing wrong and that there's nothing suspicious about those dismissals should watch this.
I lfind it intriguing that Mr. Iglesias speaks of using mob infiltration tactics in terms of prosecuting the Republicans responsible for this, but the best quote of this interview?
Keep in mind that this is coming from a U.S. Attorney who considered himself a Republican. Unfortunately, his sense of following due process and honoring the Constitution cost him his position. By the way, here's his book on Borders.com if you are interested.
Take Monday, June 16, 2008 as an example. First, Mr. Stewart blasts the mainstream media for what he labels Baracknophobia: the fear of hope. While ceaselessly funny, it serves as a great commentary on how the mainstream media plays up silly, unfounded, and often false rumors about a political figure (Barack Obama in this case) and presents them under the guise of "fair and unbiased" reporting.
Later, Mr. Stewart interviews former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias who talks about his job and subsequent termination under the Bush administration. Those out there still arguing that this administration did nothing wrong and that there's nothing suspicious about those dismissals should watch this.
I lfind it intriguing that Mr. Iglesias speaks of using mob infiltration tactics in terms of prosecuting the Republicans responsible for this, but the best quote of this interview?
I thought I was working with the Jedi Knights, and I was working for the Sith Lords.
Keep in mind that this is coming from a U.S. Attorney who considered himself a Republican. Unfortunately, his sense of following due process and honoring the Constitution cost him his position. By the way, here's his book on Borders.com if you are interested.