There are moments frozen in time. Words may give us pause. Contrary actions can astonish most observers. Yet, those who obstinately offer these postures may be oblivious to how others view what they think, say, or do. Betsy McCaughey, her present circumstances, and the role she consistently plays in political debates, illustrates how many people can be moved to tears and jeers concurrently. This week, Betsy McCaughey, who since the Clintons first tried to change the health care system, has been resigned to ruin the possibility of any reform, sat before a captive Daily show audience.
On the evening of March 12, 2009, a deal was struck. Americans looked on. After a week of on air battles, opponents who had earlier been seen on separate stations, Jon Stewart of the Daily Show and Jim Cramer of Mad Money met face-to-face. Bombarded with video clips financier Cramer was forced to face his past. Much was revealed. An arduous conversation ensued. Confronted with his own contradictory claims, Mister Cramer promised to transform himself. Ultimately, Comedian, Jon Stewart and the self-identified "personal guide through the confusing jungle of investing" Jim Cramer shook hands.