[joesbucks]

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.

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.

[beyond the sea]

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 technique. 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.

Yes, I hear you.

Maybe my 58 year old back just hurts too much these days, and I'm too cranky.

I just wish all our conservative "spokemen" to be as sharp as possible. Imo, Sean, a nice enough guy for sure, could use a little sharpening. ;-)