Yet another jaw-dropping moment viddying Chris Matthews popular "Little League Hardball" program last night...flanked by commentator Dan Rather and other mumbling doubletalkers...
Yes, affable, glib Chris Matthews compared our current President to James Dean -- describing an earnest young Texan, oil smeared on his face, a young wildcatter who kept hitting dust. Smiles all around. Sure, George W. Bush is the epitome of a rebel without a cause, of "an American film actor who epitomized youthful angst." - Wikipedia. That's the new image they're selling apparently...
An irresistible young seeker who needs to be reined in by authority now and then, like Dad and Co., but in reality an irresistible scamp who's an all-American icon.
I can't wait for the inevitable reality show, in which W has showdowns with his Pop, doors slamming, people being grounded. "No, you can't take the army out tonight."
I guess Matthews is just too nice a guy to throw real hardballs. After all, there are ratings and consider, and God forbid you alienate middle America. They're all numb from the neck up and are more interested in the Olive Garden special than anything impactful in real life...