by Zoë Pollock
Ebert can't believe his ears:
This astonishing video is not a satire. The interview actually took place. It is the most pathetic example I've ever witnessed of a politician staying "on message" by recycling a prepared sound bite. Was he completely unaware that he repeated himself in replying to every question? Edward Miliband is currently Leader of the Labour Party in Britain, and Leader of the Opposition.
The video's from June 30th, but an amazing testament to the shameless soundbite culture we live in. I don't know how politicians (or journalists in this case) keep a straight face.
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