Letterman Rips Into McCain for Canceling

frankd, by media I assumed, perhaps incorrectly, that you were referring to news media.
News media...those charged with providing news to the public, are supposed to be unbiased. We don't seem to have that..ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN all tilt way left..FOX tilts way right. We are also bombarded with opinions from celebs not charged with providing news to us. When you throw in Letterman, Pink, Matt Damon,Rosie O'Donnell etc...the numbers are slanted in a huge way one direction. That's probably OK if it reflected society, but our society is much more equally divided as to which political side your on.

Ok it's as simple as this folks, McCain has tried to take credit for the move to suspend campaigns. (Obama's camp called McCain first, look it up.) Two any half intelligent person knows that this...bs bailout is not going to do much for the economy, its a quick fix, a quick fix and another quick and worse fall. McCain should know, this is something that won't be fixed for several years, he can spare 2 hours. (And it will be fixed, our economy has proven strong through rough times before.)

These are all politicians--they all love money, they all have money--they all use money to get what they want. ALL OF THEM. Get over the contibution thing since this was a thread about a talk show...

McCain in this campaign has proven he is a moron on a par with our current president. His historonics in suspending his campaign because of urgency in resolving the crisis and then injecting himself into the fray without even taking a position himself is moronic. And to not realize how this would come off to the public (through the media) is also stupid. McCain always portrayed himself as media-savvy which is why he appears on shows such as Letterman. To not realize he would be beat up by Letterman for cancelling last minute is naive....Conservatives will blame the media....but the bottom line is Republicans are simply not media-savvy....McCain used to think he was but has shown he isn't..

As an 80-year-old white woman, I could not have been more proud of David Letterman's integrity in displaying his disdain for a man who purely failed to keep his word as committed to him. I would not trust Mr. McShame for anything. He is living proof of the wisdom of "old age and cunning . . . " which can be a lethal combination. Hopefully, this time, it will be to himself, Mr. McShame. David Letterman did what most Americans are fearful of doing these days lest they wind up under the watchful eye of the Gestapo. He was brave enough to dare an investigation of himself while the rest of us cower in our corners waiting for the acorn to fall on Chicken Little. Such a sad commentary on a country built upon the premise of "Love thy neighbor as thy self." May God help us to remember how to help ourselves. If we are too cowardly to verbalize our feelings, then, for goodness' sake, let us slip quietly into the voting booth and boldly vote to get rid of the present fear-monging mentality.

Zeke, I understand your position and I agree that we filter our acceptance or rejection of ideas through the lens of individual ideology. I do believe, though, that from time to time, the entertainment media, whether Letterman or Limbaugh, take a stand when conventional news waits to see which way the wind is blowing. Even when I don't agree, such commentary makes me think, and inspires involvement.

Letterman is in tune with the people of this great nation. He knows what our concerns are and that's why his fan base is constantly growing, now more then ever!!! His gusty monologue and the fire he's bringing to the show is addictive. We love it, so don't stop bringing it! If the Media won't say it because their too afraid, we know we can count on Dave!!!!

Letterman staff - don't change a thing, no matter what the McCain staff cries/complains about, don't censor Dave!!! Not only is NY with you, but the whole USA!!! and probably the World, who are definitely watching!!!

ditto