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Old 06-04-2008
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Re: The "20 Questions"

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Originally Posted by O'Sullivan Bere View Post
Indeed. The press here sucks big time insofar as questioning POTUSes. They have to submit prescreened softball questions many times and it's a PR stunt for the POTUS. In other nations, leaders are expected to be grilled in cross-examination style by reporters. Here it's a joke and even harmful because of the trumped up softball questions and answers that provide no pressure and instead a load of self-serving spin, platitudes, soundbites and BS.
I can't believe the people don't enjoy questions that involve 8 year olds asking "Mr President what can I do to make your job easier?"
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