Now Playing at Reason.tv: Matt Welch on Bill Moyers Journal

On Friday, March 7, reason Editor in Chief and McCain: Myth of a Maverick author Matt Welch appeared on Bill Moyers Journal with former Congressman, Heritage Foundation co-founder, and Reclaiming Conservatism author Mickey Edwards. The main topic of their conversation: What is the relationship between presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain, the Relgious Right, and the future of conservative politics? And just what the hell "conservative politics" means anymore.

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Comments

R C Dean | March 10, 2008, 12:37pm | #

Is there some some kind of rule against Reason editors wearing ties? Just askin'; I always try to dress up (or down) to match the other people in the room.

Warty | March 10, 2008, 12:46pm | #

The thing about ties is that they're bullshit. Fucking symbolic leashes, they are.

Episiarch | March 10, 2008, 12:49pm | #

Ties suck. I avoid them whenever possible, which isn't often because I have to wear one Mon-Thurs.

sixstring | March 10, 2008, 12:51pm | #

I stopped wearing ties when my neck got fatter but my arms stayed the same length.

some guy | March 10, 2008, 12:54pm | #

I'm still waiting for the Big Turtleneck Comeback.

JohnD | March 10, 2008, 1:09pm | #

When I realized my $30 tie was little more than a bib for my $20 shirt, I decided that was really stupid and stopped wearing them except when absolutely necessary (weddings, funrals and the like)

javier | March 10, 2008, 1:11pm | #

i don't mind ties

Good interview.

Matt Welch | March 10, 2008, 1:12pm | #

I like ties fine; just didn't want to hide the purple shirt.

Warty | March 10, 2008, 1:13pm | #

Episiarch, is Friday hawaiian shirt day?

Episiarch | March 10, 2008, 1:15pm | #

Episiarch, is Friday hawaiian shirt day?

I wish; I could dress like Magnum and that would be sweet. No, I just don't have to wear a tie on Fridays--but no jeans!

ARRGGHH

Danny | March 10, 2008, 1:21pm | #

Is there some some kind of rule against Reason editors wearing ties? Just askin'; I always try to dress up (or down) to match the other people in the room.

What about the Fonz on reason.tv? I've seen him on several occasions still wearing that awesome leather jacket.

The Fonz doesn't dress up or down for nobody!

Citizen Nothing | March 10, 2008, 1:34pm | #

For me, every work day is Hawaiian shirt day. So am I gay guy or a big fat party animal? Discuss.

some guy | March 10, 2008, 1:38pm | #

Are you a cartoon character who sells sugary fruit drinks?

Episiarch | March 10, 2008, 1:40pm | #

You could be a private investigator who drives the Ferrari and lives in the guest house of a famous but never seen writer, with said house being overseen by some English dude with Dobermans named Apollo and Zeus.

But I doubt you're that cool.

green mamba | March 10, 2008, 1:44pm | #

Nice purple shirt.

Now where's the "Red Eye" footage?

Warren | March 10, 2008, 1:54pm | #

The thing about ties is very libertarian. Wearing a tie because you have too is very oppressive. It's literally a noose around your neck. Wearing a tie because you want to dress up and look good is enjoyable. You look good, you feel good, and every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man.

jj | March 10, 2008, 1:55pm | #

Matt, you came across as knowledgeable and well-balanced. Good job.

Lurker | March 10, 2008, 2:03pm | #

Wow, sometimes the reactions to posts are so mind-bogglingly stupid that you have to wonder about libertarians. Such an intelligent magazine--such a doltish readership!

Citizen Nothing | March 10, 2008, 2:07pm | #

Drink!

alan | March 10, 2008, 2:15pm | #

No ties, and the top three buttons are just for display. Can't go out in public without displaying the magnificent chest rug.

Jamie Kelly | March 10, 2008, 2:34pm | #

The Fonz doesn't dress up or down for nobody!

Take it easy there, Shortcake.

shecky | March 10, 2008, 2:47pm | #

You could be a private investigator who drives the Ferrari and lives in the guest house of a famous but never seen writer, with said house being overseen by some English dude with Dobermans named Apollo and Zeus.

But I doubt you're that cool.

Or that gay.

shecky | March 10, 2008, 2:47pm | #

BTW, good segment, Matt.

bookworm | March 10, 2008, 3:51pm | #

"The thing about ties is that they're bullshit. Fucking symbolic leashes, they are."

I've read that they're phallic symbols.

. | March 10, 2008, 4:12pm | #

I've read that they're phallic symbols.

As in: "That's right ladies, I have a red and yellow striped penis."?

manshow | March 11, 2008, 8:48am | #

I like popcorn

billo | March 12, 2008, 12:07am | #

manshow wins the thread.....

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