June 10th 2008
Tom Brokaw Cleverly Knocks Letterman On Environmental Footprint
Filed under: film-tv, television — michael @ 9:21 pm
It was oh so subtle, but last night on the Late Show, Tom Brokaw threw an upper-cut at David Letterman that landed hard on the host’s environmental hypocrisy.
Brokaw was there to promote his new book, Boom! Voices of the Sixties: Personal Reflections on the ’60s and Today, but soon found himself discussing the recently failed climate change bill and the historical significance of the Bush administration. When Letterman bemoaned the lack of government support on the issue of global warming, Brokaw replied, “The government has to lead and those of us who drive (insinuating Letterman) — uhh uhh — big carbon-emitting vehicles or fly in airplanes that have only two passengers on them…” Which provoked Letterman to utter, “Alright, alright, that’s fine Tom,” and end the conversation.
Uncomfortable, are we?
So, yes, Letterman cornered himself and does not have much of a record to be advocating for change when his own personal life reflects nothing of that conviction. Kudos to Brokaw for calling him on it. It’s a tricky line to balance as a celebrity pontificating on global warming. These days, simply talking about it is not enough to earn you respect. You have to back it up. Somehow, someway.
Otherwise, the joke’s on you.
via Newsbusters
Letterman & Bobby Rahal also have an Indy Car racing team.