[guga31bb]

> Look at the careers of Sarah Palin, Pat Buchanan, Howard Dean, John Stewart, Rush Limbaugh, Rob Reich, et cetera et cetera ad absurdum. Once a politician [...]

Who is John Stewart? If you're referring to the comedian Jon Stewart, when was he ever a politician? I don't think it's fair to lump him in with people like Palin, Dean, etc. Stewart has never held public office and made a career of poking fun at politicians and the media who cover them.

[icebraining]

And to be fair, as much I disagree with the man, Rush Limbaugh isn't a washed-up politician turned commentator either, he was always a radio guy.

[Drbble]

But Limbaugh is a rather active activist (via his show) for the causes he champions. Jon Stewart doesn't give off a vibe of promoting a certain course of action among his audience.

[jpadkins]

I listen to Rush and watch Jon. They are equally prescriptive. Most of the time, they simply frame the conversation and subtly suggest a course of action. Only occasionally do either tell their audience to take direct action.

[blvr]

Yeah... he's able to generate an audience but he wasn't ever a politician.