Crossfire

      Crossfire is supposed to be a debate television show, however, all of the rules of debate were broken on this particular episode. The arguments were very emotional. There was also an abundance of sarcasm. The "bow tie guy" repeatedly interrupted Jon Stewart and Paul Begala. He also raised his voice, used dramatic body language, and insulted Jon Stewart several times. Bow tie guy was very closed minded which is never a good thing. Jon Stewart interrupted the other men as well. Bow tie guy insulted Jon Stewart by calling him Keary's butt boy and stating that Jon did not ask the democratic representative any real questions. Jon Stewart stated that bow tie guy was thirty-five and still wearing a bow tie. This suggests immaturity. Paul Begala was wearing an American flag pin and he happened to be the most professional and well mannered. Although he was interrupted he never interrupted the other men. Jon Stewart stressed that the show was hurting America. He made his reasons for believing the show was hurting America very clear. Bow tie disagreed with him but never gave a reason for disagreeing. Bow tie guy was very aggressive. 

       Jon Stewart wore casual clothes and the others had on a suit and tie. This could mean that Jon Stewart was confident and had high self esteem. Bow tie guy's body language showed that he was getting very offended by the things Jon Stewart was saying and implying. It also showed that he was becoming frustrated. Jon Stewart obviously did not care about their opinion of him. Jon Stewart said that Crossfire was not a debate show but theatre. Based on this episode he was correct.