Jon Stewart Destroys Crossfire 


Jon Stewart, the host of The Daily Show, was recently on Crossfire; And holy crap did he lay into them. From the CNN Transcript (READ IT!), a couple of excerpts:

STEWART: See, the thing is, we need your help. Right now, you're helping the politicians and the corporations. And we're left out there to mow our lawns.
BEGALA: By beating up on them? You just said we're too rough on them when they make mistakes.
STEWART: No, no, no, you're not too rough on them. You're part of their strategies. You are partisan, what do you call it, hacks.

and

CARLSON: I do think you're more fun on your show. Just my opinion.
CARLSON: OK, up next, Jon Stewart goes one on one with his fans...
STEWART: You know what's interesting, though? You're as big a dick on your show as you are on any show.
CARLSON: Now, you're getting into it. I like that.

Also, see the coverage in Salon (subscription or ad watching required.)

Update Oct 15, 2004: A Bit Torrent link for his appearance is now available: link and another alternate link
Update Oct 16, 2004: This thing is now everywhere. Link to Slashdot article. Boing Boing's info and a link to iFilm streaming video.
Update Oct 18, 2004: Boing Boing is now claiming that Torrent viewers are outstripping Crossfire TV viewers. Amazing.
Update Oct 19, 2004: You can now download video of Jon's Daily Show commentary on the whole affair.
Update Oct 25, 2004: Now check out the backlash! 

 

Posted: Fri - October 15, 2004 at 06:40 PM          

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