Although I was severely disappointed that Stewart didn't pull a "russert" on Russert last night - throwing up some obscure quote from him and making him defend it - or just straight up bust him over his personal involvement in l'affaire de Plame, I was even more disappointed that he let Tim spew the bullshit about his new "book" - and I use the term loosely in case the quotes didn't give that away. His self important, self aggrandizing, and insipidly crass and narcissistic masturbation was about as craptacular as watching Paris Hilton explain what a great fucking vocalist she is.
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I searched to see if someone had diaried this already since I was sure I first read about it here, but I guess that it was only on
Roger Ailes blog that I remember reading about it. Here is the link to his take on the book:
Don't Believe The Hype
I did not read the "Big Russ" book. I don't give a shit how many jobs Tim's dad had or what he sacrificed. And if Pumpkin Head is the result, maybe ol' Russ should have taken a few more vacations. I may not be a fat assed pundit hanging out with all the kool kidz on Martha's Vineyard, but my parents pulled themselves out of poverty and got advanced degrees to boot. The first ones to go to college or even own a car in their families, so Big Russ has shit on my folks. But I digress.
Russert's new book, The Wisdom of our Fathers - nice sexist title and take on the world btw pumpkinhead - which he was shamelessly and dishonestly promoting on The Daily Show last night, as he has been doing anywhere someone will listen to his fucking drivel, is a complete LIE. He loves to tell his quaint little story:
"People saw the book as an invitation to talk about their dad," he said. "They would say to me, 'You know, it was great learning about Big Russ. He's your guy. Let me tell you about Big Mike. Let me tell you about Big Irv. Let me tell you about Big Marty.' And they all had a story."
So Russert decided to publish the best stories in a second book: "Wisdom of Our Fathers -- Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons."
What complete and utter bullshit. With out even cracking a smile he says this when you can find out how he really got those e-mails on his own damn website here:
A request for you to write another book for me so I can take your money AGAIN and laugh at your stupid ass.
Dear Reader,
Two years ago, I wrote a book [sic] about my father: Big Russ and Me: Father and Son, Lessons of Life. I have now decided to put together a new book in which a wide variety of sons and daughters will have a chance to write about their fathers. I would like to invite you to be part of this exciting new project, and to spread the word among your friends.
What am I looking for? Stories, lessons, advice or even a favorite saying that made your father special. Feel free to send me a vivid memory, a funny anecdote, or the story of your father's special accomplishment. Maybe he taught you an important lesson -- either with words or by example -- about work, love, kindness, friendship, integrity, faith, or anything else. You could also send me a letter of appreciation that you sent to your father, or a letter you wish you had written. It can even be a eulogy -- or anything else that seems appropriate. What I really care about [sic] is that you wrote it.
....I'm not looking for professional writing, but for stories and lessons that useful [sic], original, moving, inspiring, or just plain funny.
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It would be easiest if you sent me an e-mail letter at MyDad@BigRussandMe.com in the form of a double-spaced Word document that comes as an attachment, but if you'd rather mail it the old-fashioned way, that's fine, too.
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There will be no payment if your letter is used. Instead, I will be making a contribution to The Boys and Girls Club in the name of all the contributors. If I am able to use your letter, I will also be sending you an autographed copy of the book, which is scheduled for Father's Day, 2006....
Many thanks [sic],
Tim Russert
I guess that is what qualifies as a "spontaneous outpouring" from someone with the mendacity Russert has flowing through his bile filled veins. It's bad enough the lies he spews forth on his own fucking show week after week, but to have to bear witness to that shit on The Daily Show just chaps my ass. And before anyone "explains" to me that "it's fake news" or "it's a comedy show" let me say I am not panning Stewart as much as just trying to shine the light on Russert's serial prevarication. And if Stewart can take Bill Bennet and others to the cleaners about their books, then he damn sure could have done it to Russert as well. I think Roger summed it up best on his site:
Typical Republican. He didn't write the first one, why should he write this one?
I think I'll write about the time I gave my dad a copy of Big Russ and Me and he threw it at my head.