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The Sullivan Inquisition

Hugh Hewitt had Andrew Sullivan on the air today for 90 minutes. I groaned when I heard that was who was scheduled and I nearly turned it off as a result. Andrew is a single issue voter around which everything rotates. So long as he determines that you agree with him his one issue, everything else is forgiven. Cross him on the one magic issue, and you face "the scorn of Andrew". I'm glad I stayed tuned, because I dont think I've laughed that hard in a good long time.

Here's a summary of what the tone of the show sounded like to me:

Snip.

HH: Hello Andrew, Welcome to the Hugh Hewitt Show.

AS: And just what the hell does that mean? You cant try your Jedi mind tricks on me Hugh. Dont try that legal mumbo jumbo game on me you, you supporter of torture. Isnt that right hugh, Torture. Why dont you say it, SAY IT!!!!

HH: Uhhhhm. well I thought that...

AS: Did you now? I mean, did you actually THINK, or did you just THINK that you thought.

HH: Andrew. Relax. Calm down, come back off the ledge of the building, ok? Were friends here, youre trying to sell a book and I'm trying to interview you on it, thats all. No big deal.

AS: Oh you'd like that, wouldnt you, WOULDNT YOU!!! Thats what all you "regessive theists" want; everyone off the ledges where they are "nice and safe" BWHAHAHAHAHHA.

HH: We'll be right back...

End Snip...

It goes on like that for 90 minutes. I'm serious, it goes on like that for a full 90 minutes. Credit has to be given to Mr. Sullivan. I honestly expected he would fold on the first question, which I believe was the super controversial, never to be asked Vulcan Mind meld chant of "Are you a Christian?". Im not sure he ever actually answered what should have been a simple binary question, but his answer revealed to me much more about Andrew Sullivan than a simple "yes or no" would have ever done, which is most unfortunate for Mr. Sullivan.

My sides hurt from laughing.

The Transcript should be up soon. Dont miss it, or the Lileks Parody that Hugh and Jim Lileks did an improvisation of afterwards.

And in case you are wondering, that was me who called in as "Frank From Sacramento". My first call to a radio show - ever.

Good Job Mr. Hewitt. And fair credit given to Mr. Sullivan for staying on the field until the end.

Posted @ October 25, 2006 06:06 PM | Current Events

Posted by: ric ottaiano at October 26, 2006 11:38 AM