Tucker Carlson’s downward spiral

[JohnnyRingo]

14. I used to love Crossfire.

I lived every day until 4:30 when it would come on.

Of course this was in the day before MSNBC became the outlet for progressive voices it is today, and CNN just ran boring news shows with real reporters. The only other place to hear lively discussion was Fox News where Democrats were the equivalent of an AlQaeda pro wrestling character (Colmes).

At least on Crossfire the ring gave equal footing for the left with all stars like Carville and Begala. It was the first time I had the opportunity to hear Bill Press. Of course there was a large cast of loudmouths on the right to boo and jeer from my living room couch, but it was an event me and my GF would seldom miss.

One day a friend came in and after a few minutes of watching while I ignored him, observed that the show was just four people yelling over each other. "I know, isn't it great?" was my reply. Even though Tucker Carlson was a regular, at least he often found himself pinned in a political Full Nelson from which he was unable to escape. It's taken for granted now, but that was a rare format in those Fox dominated days.