Crossfire Assignment

By watching the clip from the show "crossfire" I immediately knew what the subject matter of the show would probably entail. I knew because of the name that it was definitely going to involve some sort of heated argument or debate. Seeing that it was a political show, they had two sides which were obviously two partisan men who represented the democratic party and the republican  party. I really liked Jon Stewarts role as the man who stood as a problem solver who did not take sides, but he tried to show them how these theatrical debates were more or less "hurting America". Also, I think in his ability to get a major reaction out of the hosts was a great way of getting the audience to side with him and understand what kind of wrong was going on there. The reaction was so extreme at some points to where the man in the bow tie would actually begin to insult him, but Jon's quick sarcastic remarks definitely seemed to hold the other man in check. It was also a good thing for Jon Stewart to take action on a major political network, instead of Comedy Central, that way he can be taken more seriously and his words might be considered as something to begin looking upon and believing. Jon Stewart's actions might have also helped other comedians, or anyone that disagrees with what goes on any station to begin to take action and speak what is on there mind. Not necessarily a role model, but someone who can jump start a movement in the right direction. Jon Stewart definitely showed himself as the "smartest funny man" to the hosts of the show.