Two days ago Jon Stewart conducted what was probably my favorite interview ever. His guest was Marc Thiessen, an author and journalist who was a speech writer for none other than George W. Bush. Thiessen's book, Courting Disaster: How the CIA Kept America Safe and How Barack Obama Is Inviting the Next Attack, was the topic of discussion. He argues for exposing the identities of the lawyers representing enemy combatants, implying that attempting to free such people (terrorists) raises questions. Sure, it does, but I like to think that the lawyers are just trying to uphold the law instead of being sympathetic to terrorists. Anyway, Thiessen and Stewart argue over the effectiveness of Guantanamo Bay, the effectiveness of waterboarding and Thiessen awkwardly throws in his view on climate change. I agree with Stewart's points all the way and I now see Thiessen as kind of a putz.
At the end of the interview which aired on Stewart's show, Thiessen goes on to cry about not being able to get any of his points in. As pathetic as his performance is, I am grateful. His blubbering lead to a follow-up interview that not only provided more proof of his ignorance and subjectivity, but further enhanced Stewart's superiority.
Instead of questioning the effectiveness of The Daily Show, Thiessen should have questioned the effectiveness of his arguments as he dug his own grave and allowed Stewart to simply bury him.
Check out the first part of the interview below. If you enjoyed it as much as I did, then I highly recommend you check out the second and third parts at thedailyshow.com.
| The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c | |||
| Exclusive - Marc Thiessen Extended Interview Pt. 1 | ||||
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