Fran Leibowitz on Charlie Rose

[MassLiberal]

"This administration is a criminal enterprise, pure and simple."

She and Charlie's other guest, Frank Rich, are saying that they think Kerry will win.

[aquart]

1. I hate agreeing with Fran Leibowitz. I just hate it.

Does she still defend her right to be an obnoxious smoker?

[The Magistrate]

2. She Is The Dorothy Parker Of Our Day, Sir!

"Women who want all the options men have would do well to consider the option of being the strong, silent type."

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[aquart]

5. In whose opinion? Hers?

[The Magistrate]

6. Mine, Sir

"Sleep is death without responsibility."

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[aquart]

7. Are these quotes hers?

[The Magistrate]

8. Yes, Sir

"Children make the most desireable opponents in scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat."

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[tilsammans]

3. I love Fran, but . . .

. . . that smoking thing -- ugh.

[Nordic]

11. Why? She's funny as all hell!

I love her.

[Hamlette]

14. what is it about her smoking that bothers you?

sorry, I don't get it. She's a smart, articulate and respected spokesperson for our side. You hate her because she smokes?

Makes me want to take it up.

Get a grip.

(Sorry if you have a legitimate reason to hate her smoking, like if you live with her and she insists on blowing smoke in your face all the time and you are allergic. That would be a legitimate cause to hate her smoking and if that's true, accept my apologies for thinking you harshly judgmental.)

[judgegina]

4. I have been a Fran fan

since the early 80's.

[ibegurpard]

15. Me too.

It's always great to see her.

[Awsi Dooger]

9. Good show

Lefty all the way. Crew from The Nation followed by Leibowitz and Frank Rich.

I had to chuckle at Rich's assessment of what a Kerry presidency will be like: "Tedious. But maybe that's just what we need."

Interesting that both Liebowitz and Rich agree the conservative upswing since Reagan is virtually over, and will end more rapidly if Bush wins.

[ibegurpard]

10. Katrina is the best spokesperson for The Nation

I found her to be the most articulate and convincing of the three.

[Awsi Dooger]

12. I agree, and I wanted to mention her in my post

But I was certain to butcher her last name. Should have used your approach:)

[ibegurpard]

13. Exactly why I didn't even attempt it.

:)