... Yet another reason for the obsessive coverage: "The metaphoric implications are irresistible," said Robert Thompson, director of the Center for Popular Television at Syracuse University, referring to the Iraq war. "If you look at the symbols, this hits you right in the face."
To wit: Stewart's interview with a fake "firearms mishap analyst," who told him: "The vice president is standing by his decision to shoot Harry Whittington. According to the best intelligence available, there were quail hidden in the bush."
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Yet another reason for the obsessive coverage: "The metaphoric implications are irresistible," said Robert Thompson, director of the
Center for Popular Television at Syracuse University, referring to the Iraq war. "If you look at the symbols, this hits you right in the
face."
To wit: Stewart's interview with a fake "firearms mishap analyst," who
told him: "The vice president is standing by his decision to shoot
Harry Whittington. According to the best intelligence available, there
were quail hidden in the bush."
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