Reason Writers on TV: Matt Welch Says Nice Things About Obama's Speech on Russia Today's The Alyona Show

On Thursday, Jan. 13, Reason Editor in Chief Matt Welch, who does not have a mustache, appeared on The Alyona Show to discuss President Barack Obama's speech in Tucson Wednesday. Religion, Native American ceremonies, and tone-civility were also discussed:

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[Matt Welch]

Wow, someone needs to mix in a salad!

[Fist of Etiquette]

I guess loosely-knotted ties are slimming on television.

[Fist of Etiquette]

Oh, the requisite calling the president intelligent and Palin an attention whore. I was afraid it wasn't going to happen, but then it did.

[Matt Welch]

Did I say that Palin was an attention whore? I really don't recall saying that, and I don't think it (at least not in this case, where attention was dumped all over her, and quite unfairly).

[Fist of Etiquette]

You didn't, your host did.

[Bee Tagger]

Caption:

Well, do you want this body or don't you?

[generic Brand]

The Alyona Show is a real show? What the hell is Russian TV and why is she not speaking in Russian?

[Rather]

Matt, I was impressed till I saw the pants. Your Salvation Army look is pass?. Christ, don't have a haircut the day you appear on tv but your glasses look stylish.

[Matt Welch]

Some days you end up on television when you weren't expecting. And how do YOU know I had a haircut that morning?

[Steven Smith]

Well, the distinctive Welch goatee was missing, so I guess it was safe to assume.

[Gillespie's Mustache]

Mock me will you!!! I'll be back! You'll see! You'll ALL SEE!!!

[Bradley]

Why's everyone standing there awkwardly? Does Russian TV not have a chair budget?

[Sudden]

On Russian TV, chair sits on you.

[Zeb]

News shows where everyone stands just look weird.