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July 24, 2009

The Successor To Walter Cronkite is …

Brian Williams? No!

Charlie Gibson? Hell no!

Katie "Professional Jouralista" Couric? Let's not go there, shall we?

No. If you answered any of the above, thanks for playing, but please drive through. As reported by Bob Park, according to a recently released poll, reported on his highly-excellent must-read newletter What's New, that:

Time released the state-by-state results of a poll of 10,000 Americans across the nation, asking: who is now the "most trusted" newscaster in America? The overwhelming choice, with 44%, is Jon Stewart. Coming in a distant second was Brian Williams, with 29%. What sets Stuart (sic) apart is that he is totally fearless. He speaks the truth without equivocation -- no matter who is offended.

Professor Park is hardly the first person to notice that the fake news show is usually more serious and true than the real news show, but in as much as his bailiwick is science criticism and analysis, he's making a real statement here.

His newsletter, free for the subscribing, keeps an eye on the still-sorry state of science in this country and around the world (despite the fact we now have a President that doesn't think that scientists are Devil-spawn). If you're smart and you like science, you'll subscribe (go to the link above).

If, on the other hand, you think the words "creation science" do not give form and shape to ridiculousness, then don't bother. You'll be pissed.

Posted by The Chinuk at July 24, 2009 08:31 PM