[ClearCase_guy]

You can go on youtube and see old political shows -- even old interviews with Mike Wallace -- and you can see thoughtful, insightful, balanced discussions. Each side felt that the other side had something to offer, so they listened, and then they responded.

Almost no one does that anymore. It's all gamesmanship -- shouting down the other person, putting words in their mouths, making up lies, hammering home one's own talking point and pretending that a question is being asked or an answer expected.

Low quality drivel. We are a nation which, in large degree, cannot really think about politics.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Agreed. I think Tim Russert was the last. He was liked by both sides.

[wonkowasright]

Yup. And I see it, sadly, on both sides of the aisle.

[IamConservative]

We are a nation which, in large degree, cannot really think about politics.

Politics is now sport. It's all about one team winning and the other team losing. Politics is no longer about what is best for the country, if it ever was.

Audiences have left TV news because they can go online and participate in the sport. Browse a few comments on articles on Politico. Just high def stupidity..