Sincere question: Why do all the "pundit" shows invite David Brooks?

[LittleApple81]

He is insipid and all around a non-charmer spouting the RWinger lines. But anywhere you look, there he is.

[Fenris]

1. They feel sorry for him.

It's the same way with the President. They give him a free ride on account of his mental retardation. He and David share the same affliction.

[Zeke]

2. No S_____!!!!!!!!!!!!

The dude is all right wing.

Always appears on The News Hour and actually said Friday night THE WORLD CHANGED AFTER 9-11...IRAQ & SADDAM WAS-IS AN IMMENENT THREAT...THEY HAD WMD'S...PRISONERS TREATED WITH RESPECT...CIVIL LIBERTIES BEING STRENGTHEND...

All are GOP talking points.

It's rather pathetic Jim Lehrer just sits there and says nothing---I hate that.

[buff2]

3. I've noticed that too

Just like that freako John Fund used to be on every show...now it's that Brooks guy. Always rightwing geeks. :puke:

[NWHarkness]

4. He's a conservative who can act nice

That makes him stand out of the pack.

Notice, I said "acts" nice.

[OETKB]

5. Here's the Answer

If you are looking for an in-depth answer to this question, I suggest reading or listening to David Brock's "Republican Noise Machine." The neocons have heavily invested in "think tanks" and magazines to produce these people along with a sophisticated network to get their people into every aspect of media. It is no accident, but a concerted effort backed by lots of money and years in the making.

[LittleApple81]

8. Thanks. Will do. I have so many books, so little time! n/t

[Lefty48197]

6. Great Question, LittleApple

I don't know who the guy is, but I know how some Conservatives seem ubiquitously present on television. I've often wondered how those people get invited over and over to appear. It would be nice to have a study that shows how the machine gets these people invited.

[MikeG]

7. Throw him against the same wall as the others when Kerry wins.