[TomGuy]

There are 535 members of Congress. Why these same tired old guests?

Because it is rather like a defense attorney: Know what the witness is going to say before you ever put him/her on the witness stand. Don't ask a witness a question you don't already know the answer to.

Show hosts basically know what their 'guests' are going to say, so they know whether it fits within the intended direction they want. These 'news' programs are not designed to elicit real information; rather, they are little more than propaganda tools for furthering an agenda.

[Bahbah]

These 'news' programs are not designed to elicit real information; rather, they are little more than propaganda tools for furthering an agenda.

So true, and one of the agenda items today is to control the Administration's approach to Iran...no military action, no mean talk, what is needed is a one on one "nuanced" diplomacy.

[Phsstpok]

Excellent post. In my gut I always have known that they had these guests on because they knew that they could be counted on to give them the kinds of anti-conservative comments they want. But framing it as a lawyer leading a witness by selecting questions they know the answer to really exposes it for the stage managed fraud that it is. Green Helmet Guy is an amature in comparison.

[Alas Babylon!]

This is so true and accurate. I may use it in the beginning of EVERY Sunday thread!