Growing Up Brzezinski - life at Mika's house

Dr. Z paints Joe's face: "'You know, you have such a stunningly superficial knowledge of what went on that it's almost embarrassing to listen to you.'"

Joe, like countless other TV bloviators, relies on hiding behind the ignorance of his audience rather than tackle the requirement of his calling - presenting information distilled with judgement. But that would mean he would have to stand behind his story and behind that judgement.

Be a pro, Joe! It's not news that the public is very satisfied with being uninformed; very content to hear its' superstitions respected and its' ignorance serenaded and celebrated. But it's dishonorable to rely on these facts and think of yourself as a professional, doing your job. As Mika's dad said, "If you are going to judge your knowledge by collective standards of 300 million people don't be surprised if you are embarrassed."

Now that's good television!

HuffPo commenter TstormVA explains his take on Dr. Z's statement: "Meaning if you are not going to be a responsible journalist and take the effort to be more informed than the average person on the street before spouting off at the mouth then don't be so sensitive when the Chief big dog taps your nose with a newspaper. The Republican party has made a living at talking to the ignorant masses with ignorance."