On an average day 7 minutes of news happens. Yet there are currently three full-time, 24-hour news networks.
Jon StewartOne of the things that I do think government counts on is that people are busy. And it's very difficult to mobilize a busy and relatively affluent country, unless it's over really crucial- you know, foundational issues.
Jon StewartI think, with the administration they do Constitutionally-mandated things most of the time, but they don't - they fulfill the letter of their obligation to checks and balances, but not the intent.
Jon Stewart