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yeah, i remember one of the debates where peter jennings interrupted bush and it seemed scandalous.
the bias of the american media seems to be more elitist than liberal (although journalists tend to lean left). they do pose tough questions, sometimes, but the politicians usually aren't obligated to say more than they planned beforehand. there's the classic quick answer to a question, rough segway into whatever they DO want to talk about. politicians seem to get their message out regardless of what the media halfheartedly tries to get them to address.
and about uk keeping us in check, i remember hearing speculation that blair got on board with the war in order to influence bush to join him on other issues. i'm not sure if blair got anything out of it, though. we haven't joined any new treaties lately.
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