Fascinating Peter. I just read the transcription and it seems like a completely different show than the one I watched. T'was the facial expressions, twitches, and body language that made the words come alive for me. Larry was indeed uncomfortable (he says he's buddies with both guys) and seemed almost desperate to get HB to back off a bit or state his opinion in a way that would show SOME ambiguity.

Once again, (for the folks who turn complicated issues into simple Right-Left arguments) I would NEVER criticize someone in the WAY HB did. For two reasons...number one, I think he was a bit naive to expect that anyone (of any colour) would be invited into the hierarchy without agreeing to toe the line, and secondly, the focus will now be entirely on HARRY, and not on his complaint.

After three days of reflection, my take is a bit different than it was right after seeing the program. What I remember clearly is that "I felt that a public/political figure was speaking to me with complete 100% HONESTY". That hasn't happened in a lonnnnng time.

I've felt it a BIT when I've heard Gov. Jesse Ventura or Ralph Nader speak, but even those two still have to back track on their real views at times. Certainly watching Gore and Bush and their TV supporters blather on to their constituencies made me WANT to hear someone sound honest, whether I agree totally with their point of view or not. Harry was believable to me.

Cheers

Rick