HOLLYWOOD BIGOTRY! (Jon Stewart Busted)

Cinders Yes, I agree it's a tough life for conservatives in Hollywood. In fact, I just posted this article to the debate spot a few weeks ago concerning Patricia Heaton losing roles because of her politics. But as a fan of The Daily Show, I have to say that I am confused by that e-mail. Because I watch the show, I know for a fact that they DO book conservatives, and rather frequently. However, these guys tend to be big names. In increasing order of conservative bias, I know for a fact (because I've seen the interviews) he's had Bret Baier, Bill O'Reilly, Ann Coulter... Within the past week, he invited Glenn Beck on the show. He's also had Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, and a number of other Republican politicians as well. If you don't believe me (or if you just want to see what they said), I can totally provide links for you to watch any of these interviews. Actually, O'Reilly and Stewart are sort of friends. They go on each other's shows a lot. Just this past month, they had an open discussion about the Common controversy (also posted in the debate spot). Maybe they were swamped. Or maybe they just didn't think Steven Crowder was a big enough name to draw ratings. But for them to say it's because they don't have conservative pundits on the show? Maybe they don't consider O'Reilly a pundit, but c'mon, that's how Ann Coulter makes her living. But liberal bias in Hollywood - Sure, I definitely think that's true. I also think it's more about social policies than fiscal. That's the dividing factor among the average liberal/conservative Americans is social politics. Not ALL of them mind you, but it's a big deal. I also don't know what ABC guy meant when he said there was a liberal bias "in the scholastic industry." If he meant education, then I do not think that is the case at all. But I won't go into that here. EDIT: OH WAIT! He meant colleges, right? OK, I can see that. I was thinking K-12 because that's where my mind is right now.

jlhfan624 ^ Have you heard about or read into at all about Shapiro's book? I posted a link to the article in the spot [url=http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/tv-executives-admit-in-taped-interviews-that-hollywood-pushes-a-liberal-agenda--3086]here[/url]. I definitely believe you about Jon having conservative guests on. I think maybe the writer of the email just worded that poorly. I don't regularly watch his show, but I do follow Ann Coulter and even I had no idea she ever did an interview with him. I must be on the lookout for that now. You are definitely more than welcome to share the links with me. Like I said, I believe you - but I'd especially be interested in seeing Ann's if you find it before I do. Yeah, and there's no denying that most colleges lean left.

Cinders Interviews with Jon Stewart Ann Coulter Bret Baier Bill O'Reilly (most recent that I know of) Donald Rumsfeld MAY have been wrong about Cheney, as I can't seem to find it right now... Additionally: Jon Stewart applauds O'Reilly (starts at about 3:15 into it) But this is why I love Jon - Because, as he puts it on O'Reilly, he's far less liberal than people (including liberals) seem to assume. I don't know about his network - probably not. But Stewart himself (I believe it's in Baier's interview?) said "I actually lean conservative on issues that may surprise you" or something to that effect. He's also not afraid to call democrats on their bullshit. As my republican friend once said, "People from the left and the right adore Jon Stewart because he says the things we think, no matter who's listening."

jlhfan624 Ann's interview was great. She's probably (one of) the most fascinating people in the political world. Whether people absolutely love or absolutely hate her, I'm always curious to hear her take on things. I will definitely have to watch the other interviews now, but major thanks for providing a link to Ann's especially. I love the people who are the middle-of-the-road on politics and speak out about it and it's always refreshing to see people who have the ability to be unbiased when they really have to be. And wow...Ann was so...different in that 2002 video than she is these days. That 2002 Ann was like the calm before the 2008-present storm.

Cinders I recommend the Bret Baier interview. Even though it's long. No. Because it is long. And yes. 2002 was a much different time for Ms. Coulter. You should see O'Reilly's interview from 2001! HE was a lot different, TOO!

Cinders Also, ABOUT the Coulter interview - I think the liberal/conservative "battle" as Stewart put it is going on and important to people, but I also think that it's really happening among extreme conservatives and extreme liberals. Inevitably, I think the moderates are fighting to be heard over the ridiculous din of the extremists on both sides. So... Ann and Jon are both right about that? Even though this was nine years ago...

Cinders FYI - more recent conservative interviews include Juan Williams, Another O'Reilly, and Ron Paul.