A lot of interesting info in this show, but the timing seems odd to me -- unless it's viewed as a pre-emptive strike on the Swiftie's next volley. Sort of a strange format for C-Span: similar to a BookTV In-Depth with an author, but was not a live call-in show; and it was taped earlier today and aired in prime time instead of being held for BookTV on the weekend. Why did this show air tonight specifically, I wonder? When does the new Swiftie ad come out?
I recorded it, and skimming through it again, I noticed Brinkley is very emphatic about only John Kerry can release his diaries. Claims Kerry possesses the actual diaries, Brinkley only has notes and very limited photocopies. Has this claim changed from earlier?
Brinkley's remarks about the Swifties ("a bunch of bitter ex-navy guys that are [to the] right of right, who just can't stand anything about John Kerry"), and especially about Jerry Corsi ("he's a known anti-Semite, a known bigot, a known anti-Catholic guy, he calls Katie Couric a communist, NBC News the Communist... he's a whack job."), are breathtakingly vicious. I'm sure it's just an insignificant coincidence that Brinkley reveals to Brian he's under contract to NBC, after all, he's an objective historian, an academic! Also compares Admiral Hoffman to Lt. Calley ("blood on his hands"). Like I said earlier, just wow.
Also claims Kerry has 40% or more of veterans?? Will get many more votes from veterans than Al Gore did in 2000??? (Well, that last one I might believe, since Algore went to such lengths to have military votes thrown out, LOL).
I have a headache after watching this smug little man be SO impressed with himself and dismiss legitimate questions with such dripping contempt. Not having read his book yet, I didn't have an opinion either way on Brinkley's part in this whole thing. But tonight Brinkley outed himself not just as one who's sampled the Kool-Aid, he's actively helping mix up the ingredients and serve up the pitchers to the unsuspecting.
I'm sure glad this thread caught your attention. You have incredible transcribing and analytical skills. Did you go to the same school as YaYa123?
I'm guessing that the program was recorded earlier in the day because either Lamb or Brinkley had something else to do in the evening when they wanted to air it - - - or, - - - - Brinkley wanted to be able to stop the interview in the event things got too sticky. He appears very nervous to me.
Two things about C-SPAN: This weekend's BookTV schedule has not been finalized and the interview should - emphasize 'should' - show up for RealPlayer on their front page. I'm glad you recorded it. I'll ping this thread if I see the program on the schedule or available for RealPlayer viewing. In the meantime, I direct everyone's attention to post #15 above.
When he went into attack mode on anyone associated with John O'Neill (Including the coauthor), it was obvious that at least that segment had been rehearsed by Brinkley.