The discussion revolves around Walter Cronkite's critical remarks regarding the Bush administration, particularly in relation to its handling of the economy and the Iraq War. Participants express varying opinions on the relevance and implications of Cronkite's statements, as well as broader political sentiments leading up to an election.
Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement, with some supporting Cronkite's views while others dismiss them as irrelevant. The discussion remains unresolved, with competing perspectives on the significance of opinions in political contexts.
There are underlying assumptions about the political landscape and the role of media figures that are not explicitly stated. The discussion reflects a range of emotional responses and interpretations of political commentary.
What America needs right now, legendary TV anchor Walter Cronkite said Thursday, is a new election -- and, he warned a laughing press conference full of reporters, he wasn't kidding.
''That's not entirely a joke,'' Cronkite said solemnly, arguing that the Bush administration has spent itself into ruin while embroiling the country in a war that will eventually make public revulsion to the war in Vietnam look ``like peanuts.''
''I think you journalists today have a great four years ahead of you,'' Cronkite observed dryly. ``It's going to be a great story to cover.''
franznietzsche said:You're just trying to be as inflammatory as you can tonight aren't you? Well its working, you've really worked me up into an ire.
Honestly is there a point to this thread beyond the obvious attempt to create fighting, over one celebrity's opinion?
I very much think this qualifies as trolling.
Kerrie said:It's refreshing to see established and informed journalists, such as Mr. Cronkite, give their perpective on these times. He has seen a lot of history of politics these past 50 years...
your reply doesn't address Mr. Cronkite's statement...if you don't like what has been said, perhaps you need to comment on the topic at hand rather then whine about how easily you get fired up...
Smurf said:Well, then your opinion that Cronkite's opinion is irrelevant because its an opinion makes your opinion of that opinion irrelevant because its an opinion;
so SHUT IT!
franznietzsche said:PRECISELY!
At least one person gets it.
Isn't that a tautology?Ivan Seeking said:I like how a legend in the News business is suddenly an untrustworthy liberal.
And you, by definition, are the center.~^russ_watters said:I think that from the extreme left, the center looks like the right.