Revenge or Truth? What do you think of Jon Stewart's take on CNBC and Rick Santelli?

Truth. While I think there is a certain amount of vengence being taken here, Stewart is not one to pull his punches when he disagrees with his guests; take a look at any of his regular interviews with Bill Kristol, a conservative reporter and columnist. Also see Stewart's famous appearance on CrossFire, it was very much like this segment.It was certainly a truthful attack, the clips speak for themselves.

As for revenge, I didn't think this was out of character for either Stewart or the show. I personally believe these clips where part of the research for the interview and that Steward intended to confront Santelli with the terrible reporting being done on CNBC. When Santelli canceled the Daily Show just ran the clips instead.

I think it's a fair assessment of a lot of the financial reporting that occurs. However, the fact that it was directed at Santelli and CNBC on that night is in revenge, as well. Really, just because it's true doesn't mean it's not also revenge.

Personally, I hope that Stewart planned to challenge Santelli on what he said when he came on the air, just like he did in this clip. Santelli's statements were straight-up ridiculous.

TRUTH Thanks for the link, it made me laugh! I think he was evidently angry that a guest canceled (just like David Letterman and any other host who was disrespected). It wasn't for revenge.

Bottom Line: It was funny, and that's what this show's about!

I would have to say both (Revenge and Truth) Seeing that the clip was mostly made up of broadcasts they actually ran, it is true. And as he may not have run it in quite the same way had Santelli appeared on his show, it is revenge.

I would have to go with both truth & revenge. But..I have to say that it was probably a good idea for Santelli to skip out on the show..considering they were probably ready to sandbag him bigtime. I think what Stewart showed in the video is for the most part True ..but I bet you could mash up video from any of the news networks and come up with similar results.

Tjis was the best of jon stewart he was very on. Santelli was just trying to one up obama. When wall street is not our favorite people as of now.

Jon stewart spoke truth to power better then main street news very very informative we have such a short attention span .

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