[Robson]

Why is it that liberals come off as snide, condescending and dismissive?

You can make criticisms like that in both directions; I think it might be the nature of punditry. I find Al Franken, Dennis Miller, Hillary Clinton, and William Bennett all equally condescending and dismissive.

[Joe_October]

... I find Al Franken, Dennis Miller, Hillary Clinton, and William Bennett all equally condescending and dismissive.

If a rat spoke as well as Bennett or Miller, I would consider listening. But, I haven't heard any.

Clinton (either one) or Franken are terrible speakers. Franken is tolerable when you see his physical gestures but just tolerable.