Matt Lauer Stands Up To Bush

This video is an example of how the media are finally gaining courage to stand up to this administration and ask the tough questions and to not back down when the usual pat answers come. When other journalists see how much this is appreciated by the public they too will start doing it. This video is really encouraging. Thanks Matt Lauer!

As for Bush he seems like a desperate caged animal. Notice how he sticks his chest and points at Matt and closes in on his personal space. Makes me uncomfortable to watch and I love how calm Matt stays. The key point Bush makes here is that the "alternative techniques" are within in the law and we're just going to have to trust him on that because he can't talk specifics. I wonder: if the citizens or the media can't check on the government how we can ever know if these techniques are legal or not? Where is the check?

Bush's "I can't tell you for security reasons" if all too convenient. I don't see how stating the specific techniques would help the "enemy". As if a person can prepare for their waterboarding session.

Update: Thanks to Rhino for mentioning this video in the comments. Another example of the changing posture of the media.

Update 2: I was just watching this again and I think it should be noted that when Matt asked Bush about the secret prisons, Bush's answer was "So what?". He's not even pretending to offer rational explanations.