The cable tabloid news is such a joke that John Kerry had to appear on a comedy show to defend himself. That's the conclusion drawn by The Toronto Globe and Mail after seeing Kerry on The Daily Show.
.......Boy, doesn't that say it all, the media in the US is such a joke you have to go on a comedy show to establish integrity.
But Kerry's appearance was not about illuminating his goofy side. It was about establishing his integrity. The TV gig, which was only announced on Tuesday morning, was an important strategic move. He needed an opportunity to counter those people who claim that he exaggerated and lied about his service in Vietnam.
"I watch a lot of the cable news shows," Jon Stewart began, "so I understand that you were never in Vietnam."
"That's what I understand too, but I'm trying to find out what happened," Kerry deadpanned in response.
In the few minutes that Kerry was on The Daily Show, other subjects came up, but that exchange was the most important. And it goes it the heart of the craziness of the American political culture today. The presidential election is now less about the candidates than it is about the media who cover them. Fox News, the most popular cable news channel, has savaged Kerry. In order to challenge the perception that he lied and exaggerated, Kerry chose to appear on a comedy program that spoofs the news. It was actually designed to give him some integrity.
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