"Former American diplomat [John Bolton] says the US deliberately resisted calls for a immediate ceasefire during the conflict in Lebanon in the summer of 2006." ⇒
23 March 2007, mid-morning
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Did you catch him on “The Daily Show” the other night? It was a much more even-handed and dignified conversation that I’d expected.
by Matt on March 23 2007, 10:48 am #
Really? Watching this clip didn’t convince me that he was any more evenhanded or dignified than I thought he was before. He’s an angry old man.
by Ben on March 23 2007, 11:08 am #
Oh, no question about it. But bear in mind that the clip does draw from the most offensive portions of the interview. Watching the entire “difference of opinion,” as I think Stewart called it, was worthwhile.
by Matt on March 23 2007, 11:25 am #
The entire interview with Bolton is still incredibly telling. And the closing comment about being judged on your performance and actions really shows how far beyond irony we are.
by awardtour on March 23 2007, 3:57 pm #
Heh… I guess I should clarify that I had really low expectations – not just because of Bolton, but also because of the partisanship of Stewart’s audience.
by Matt on March 23 2007, 4:11 pm #