“It’s About Time!”

Listen to the voices of Americans who want strong, critical journalism, as demonstrated by the comments in response to Brian Williams‘ blog entry about Bush’s scripted teleconference:

> “Welcome back, to you and Andrea. It’s been too long.”

> “This was the best news segment that I have seen on any TV station in many years. It is not shocking, of course, that these presidential appearances are scripted; it is disconcerting, however, that such appearances–when they are about Social Security or other national political issues–are billed as candid.”

> “Thank you for telling us the truth. It’s so refreshing.”

> “I was delighted and encouraged to see your broadcast lead off with this story. I shouted out loud “It’s about time!” It really was courageous of you to run it as the lead piece.”