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So did he apologize? I really have a hard time listening to him for any length of time. Sean is cute, and he's enthusiastic, but.... He sounds more like he's quoting lines someone told him than like he's actually thought through what he's saying, and he's more interested in what he has to say than in what his guests have to say.
Thank you so very much! You hit the nail on the head! In my opinion, that is Sean's biggest weakness (that and his self-righteousness). And it is a huge problem for conservatives, because as a result of his poor skills, the general public does not get to see and hear the depth of many of our conservative folks he interviews.
Before the election he would interview John O'Neill of the Swifties, he seldom allowed John to talk enough, and at that time in our history, it was very important that John be heard by America! Sean seemed constantly more interested in his own thought or his next question than hearing John. Sean is a very poor choice to be listening to if you want to learn what the other person has to say. Sean's poor skills and self-centeredness hurt the cause, if I may use that word.
Have you ever seen Brian Lamb on C-Span's 'Booknotes'? He interviews writers. That good man knows how to do an interview. That is something Sean should try to learn! It would be very helpful to all of us.
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Now, Great One, and I mean that in the most respectful way, is that an attack? Or is it an honest attempt to make Sean better, and consequently things may go better for all the good guys? All our conservative representatives should be as sharp and effective as possible, imo.
By the way, you are not only brilliant, you are one very funny man!
Be well, and please throw me an answer.
Unfortunately, in many cases in many peoples eyes, yes.
I think something we are overlooking here is Sean simply doesn't show up to his shows and shoot entirely from the hip. He's coached, given taling points, given show debriefings after various shows and on and on and on. I'm sure he's given lots of leeway, but he too answers to someone and those interruptions may be as much a part of the producers and syndicators belief it's part of the success of the show as it is a shortcoming of Sean's true interview technic. Also remember, especially with the tv show, the shows want to assure certain things are presented and said. And the time clock is much less forgiving with tv shows. There's only so much time for segments.