Archive for April 15, 2011
Political Humor – When Statistics Aren’t
by John Weckerle
As most of our readers know, and some may be tired of hearing, we have published a number of articles here that highlight our preference for fact as opposed to “truthiness.” We’ve also taken some issue with the importance of off-the-cuff remarks made near open microphones or in surreptitiously recorded (and heavily edited) video. Statements made intentionally on the floor of the Senate are another story. As the weekend approaches, we think everybody could use a bit of humor, and we recently noted a fairly funny, if perhaps a bit pointed for some, pair of videos from Comedy Central’s The Daily Show.