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Some of these lines are destined to be classics (http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002425363).

WASHINGTON A blistering comedy “tribute” to President Bush by Comedy Central’s faux talk show host Stephen Colbert at the White House Correspondent Dinner Saturday night left George and Laura Bush unsmiling at its close.

Earlier, the president had delivered his talk to the 2700 attendees, including celebrities and top officials, with the help of a Bush impersonator.

Colbert, who spoke in the guise of his talk show character who ostensibly supports the president strongly, urged the president to ignore his low approval ratings, saying they were based on reality, “and reality has a well-known liberal bias.”

He attacked those in the press who claim that the shake-up at the White House was merely re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. “This administration is soaring, not sinking,” he said. “They are re-arranging the deck chairs--on the Hindenburg.”

Colbert told Bush he could end the problem of protests by retired generals by refusing to let them retire. He compared Bush to Rocky Balboa in the “Rocky” movies, always getting punched in the face—“and Apollo Creed is everything else in the world.”

He also made biting cracks about missing WMDs, “photo ops” on aircraft carriers, and Vice President Cheney shooting people in the face.

He closed his routine with a video fantasy where he gets to be White House Press Secretary, complete with a special “Gannon” button on his podium. By the end, he runs fleeing from Helen Thomas and her questions about why the U.S. really invaded Iraq.

Also hitting the press, Colbert complained that he was “surrounded by the libeal media who are destroying this country, except for Fox news. Fox believes in presenting both sides—the president’s side and the vice president’s side."

As he walked from the podium the president and First Lady gave him quick nods, unsmiling, and left.
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Though I don't like his show all that much, Colbert is quite the comedian, often rather true with what he says. John Stewart is better, however.

Some of these lines are destined to be classics (http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002425363).


Take the poll.
Colbert is the funniest guy I've seen since Stewart.

I love Colbert!

More quotes from a diarist at the Daily Kos:
The government that governs best is the government that governs least, and by these standards we have set up a fabulous government in Iraq.

I stand by this man because he stands for things. Not only for things, he stands on things, like aircraft carriers, rubble and recently flooded city squares. And that sends a strong mesasge that no matter what happens to America she will always rebound with the most powerfully staged photo ops in the world!

The greatest thing about this President is you know where he stands. He believes the same thing Wednesday that he believed on Monday, no matter what happened Tuesday!
C-SPAN has a practice of showing these sorts of events multiple times. Anyone want to wager whether or not this one hits heavy rotation? I'm betting it disappears, and quick.

Why did those idiots sit in the same room with him? Didn't anyone tell them about his show?

Rearranging the deckchairs on the Hindenberg -- classic! :D

Why did those idiots sit in the same room with him? Didn't anyone tell them about his show?

Rearranging the deckchairs on the Hindenberg -- classic! :D
My guess? They either figured he wouldn't have the balls to do his regular schtick, or they didn't know his act. It's surprising how uninformed politicians are about pop culture sometimes.

Haha! Someone ought to youtube this or something! I must, nay, I need to see it.

If Bush wasn't prepared or aware of what Colbert's schtick would be, then he's a fool. And if Bush takes himself so seriously that he can't appreciate jokes at his expense, then fuck him.

Haha! Someone ought to youtube this or something!


: nods fervently :


Colbert, who spoke in the guise of his talk show character who ostensibly supports the president strongly, urged the president to ignore his low approval ratings, saying they were based on reality, “and reality has a well-known liberal bias.”

ROFL!

Fox believes in presenting both sides—the president’s side and the vice president’s side.

Brilliant, just friggin' brilliant!

Haha! Someone ought to youtube this or something! I must, nay, I need to see it.
There will be some video up eventually at Crooks and Liars---he's promised, and I'm refreshing like mad hoping to catch it.

Haha! Someone ought to youtube this or something! I must, nay, I need to see it.
You are a genious sometimes.

http://ffmedia.ign.com/filmforce/image/colbert.jpg

You are a genious sometimes.
Sometimes?

There will be some video up eventually at Crooks and Liars---he's promised, and I'm refreshing like mad hoping to catch it.
Please link us.*puppy-dog-eyes*

Sometimes?
Well, I think I've seen him make a typo once.

My guess? They either figured he wouldn't have the balls to do his regular schtick, or they didn't know his act. It's surprising how uninformed politicians are about pop culture sometimes.
It was at the White House Correspondents Dinner. I'll bet it was a set-up. Those rightwing politicos have their heads so far up their asses, they probably didn't realize Colbert isn't Bill O'Reilly, but you know the Press Corps get the joke. And Helen Thomas says it was "just for fun." Yeah, fun for her and us. ;)

Please link us.*puppy-dog-eyes*
If it's up before I hit the sack, you betcha, but I won't be up much longer.

Well, I think I've seen him make a typo once.
Everyone makes mistakes.

It was at the White House Correspondents Dinner. I'll bet it was a set-up. Those rightwing politicos have their heads so far up their asses, they probably didn't realize Colbert isn't Bill O'Reilly, but you know the Press Corps get the joke. And Helen Thomas says it was "just for fun." Yeah, fun for her and us.
How much you want to bet Tony Snow is actually a secret plant intended for this kind of hilarity? So he could organize it, I mean.

:cool: Colbert and Jon Stewart, the funniest and SMARTEST people on TV. Love them!

If Colbert and Stewart had a baby... God would have to step down.

Everyone makes mistakes.


How much you want to bet Tony Snow is actually a secret plant intended for this kind of hilarity? So he could organize it, I mean.
Planted by whom, though? I hear Snow's a funny guy, but I don't know if he was hilarious while working at Fox -- though I guess that's a joke in and of itself, eh?

Planted by whom, though? I hear Snow's a funny guy, but I don't know if he was hilarious while working at Fox -- though I guess that's a joke in and of itself, eh?
Who? Himself! He's been planning it for years as a closet Dem. See, he works for Fox and goes up far enough to become an anchor, then gets into the White House during a Repub administration, just so he can embarrass them time after time through Colbert and other comedians! It's genius!

I must see this!

“and reality has a well-known liberal bias.”

i have totally been saying this for years. some of you have seen me use this line on here even. stephen colbert has stolen a line from me. i demand satisfaction!

i demand satisfaction!
*points to the nearest legal brothel*

Sounds pretty lame, really. No message and pretty much no lasting embarassment. Value=0

proves the liberals point though, total facists, what with his one lone and mocking voice on the internet getting him jailed. Oh, wait, that didn't happen.

heh

Some of these lines are destined to be classics (http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002425363).


Take the poll.
Can you read the poll results for who voted what? :D
You know what i think of that guy.
Perhaps you watched the one with Brownie, the one with Nader, and *especially* the one this Thursday. *thumb uppy-uppity*

“and reality has a well-known liberal bias.”

i have totally been saying this for years. some of you have seen me use this line on here even. stephen colbert has stolen a line from me. i demand satisfaction!
"Glove slap, baby, glove slap!"

lol, i love colbert and stewart. The best is when they made "America: The Book" togther.

http://movies.crooksandliars.com/WH-Dinner-Colber.mov

Here's video. You knew I wouldn't let you down. :cool:

You are my hero.

http://movies.crooksandliars.com/WH-Dinner-Colber.mov

Here's video. You knew I wouldn't let you down. :cool:

:D Yay!

/waits for it to load/download on 56k.

Well, I think I've seen him make a typo once.
He had a few excellently-accomodated blunders this week. *nods*

http://movies.crooksandliars.com/WH-Dinner-Colber.mov

Here's video. You knew I wouldn't let you down. :cool:
You have finally earned your way into my top ten favorite NSers list.

(It's a big file.)
Yes. 26.5 megabytes is a big file. :rolleyes:

http://movies.crooksandliars.com/WH-Dinner-Colber.mov

Here's video. You knew I wouldn't let you down. :cool:

:fluffle:

Yes. 26.5 megabytes is a big file. :rolleyes:
My ISP would loveit if 26.5 MB was a big file for me.

This "colbert" character seems to fall right in line with the liberal bias we have in country. Whats his problem making fun of the President at his dinner. In my opinion he should have never shown up and he was irresponible.

This "colbert" character seems to fall right in line with the liberal bias we have in country. Whats his problem making fun of the President at his dinner. In my opinion he should have never shown up and he was irresponible.

Oh, put a sock in it, troll.

I thought the Helen Thomas bit went on a little long, but the rest of it was hysterical.

Oh, put a sock in it, troll.
no, you put a sock in it,troll. It was disrespectful what he did

This "colbert" character seems to fall right in line with the liberal bias we have in country. Whats his problem making fun of the President at his dinner. In my opinion he should have never shown up and he was irresponible.
Woah. UN Ambassadorship. Long time no see.

Posi: So would all ISPs. Alas, we must disappoint them.

You have finally earned your way into my top ten favorite NSers list.
Conditional love? :(

*sobs*

Conditional love? :(

*sobs*
Not for you, baby. You're always my number one. *purrs*

This "colbert" character seems to fall right in line with the liberal bias we have in country. Whats his problem making fun of the President at his dinner. In my opinion he should have never shown up and he was irresponible.
It wasn't the President's dinner. It was the Press Correspondents Dinner.

I don't think Stewart is very funny, he's too liberally biased. Colbert is usually more happy go lucky and takes shots at everyone. i found some amusement in his segment here, but overall was not very impressed:headbang:

Not for you, baby. You're always my number one. *purrs*
As i suspected, the nom de plume "K-Y" was indeed in good taste. :D

I don't think Stewart is very funny, he's too liberally biased. Colbert is usually more happy go lucky and takes shots at everyone. i found some amusement in his segment here, but overall was not very impressed:headbang:
...and banging your head repeatedly doesn't leave much of an impression either?

As i suspected, the nom de plume "K-Y" was indeed in good taste. :D
...I walked right into that, didn't I?

It wasn't the President's dinner. It was the Press Correspondents Dinner.
yeah, but the President was there and he was the star like he always is

...and banging your head repeatedly doesn't leave much of an impression either?
Well, it chips away at the wall, but does precious little to his head.

...I walked right into that, didn't I?
When are you gonna learn not to ask questions like that, silly?
Teehee :D
Seriously though, thanks for the set-up. Don't worry, i'll still respect you.

When are you gonna learn not to ask questions like that, silly?
Teehee :D
Seriously though, thanks for the set-up. Don't worry, i'll still respect you.
I'm not worried. I thought it was funny too.

Well, it chips away at the wall, but does precious little to his head.
It's good to have a purpose, i guess *shrug*
Did you see him interviewing that fella from the ACLU? It's like the ACLU guy didn't know him either. That was curious.
His interview with Franken went pretty well, though ... as well as, *DEFINITELY*, Maureen "Cobra" Dowd. She's nummy. You could tell even Colbert thought so.

This "colbert" character seems to fall right in line with the liberal bias we have in country. Whats his problem making fun of the President at his dinner. In my opinion he should have never shown up and he was irresponible.Untwist your panties, man. First, it's not the President's dinner. It's the White House Correspondents' dinner, at which, since 1939, the President has been lampooned and raked over the coals. That the current president is too damn stupid not to know he's going to get skewered is one of the biggest jokes of the day.

Colbert was the principle speaker, not showing up under those circumstances would have been rude and irresponsible. That he pulled no punches is a chance you take with these kinds of things. Besides, Colbert's hilarious. And accurate. :D

I don't think Stewart is very funny, he's too liberally biased. Colbert is usually more happy go lucky and takes shots at everyone. i found some amusement in his segment here, but overall was not very impressed:headbang:

I agree, I actually like Colbert a good deal better than Stewart, for that reason.

I don't like humor that is too politically alligned in one direction or another (right or left). It comes off as preachy to me. Colbert is political, but doesn't usually pass judgement, or, if he does, it's so lost in his sarcasm that you can't really tell. Also, he's just really funny.

The segment tonight was alright. It has to take balls to go in front of the president and make fun of him. But he seemed a little nervous and out of his element (I don't blame him). Overall, it was cool that he was invited to do jokes there, but it wasn't as funny as one of his usual episodes.

It reminded me of when Leno did jokes for a similar event when Clinton was president. Leno cracked jokes about Clinton's infidelity right in front of him and his wife. Yikes.

But Clinton and Bush both took it in stride and laughed at the right times. No politician wants to be seen as cold and lacking a sense of humor.

But Clinton and Bush both took it in stride and laughed at the right times. No politician wants to be seen as cold and lacking a sense of humor.Actually, according to the article I started this thread with (http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002425363), Bush didn't take it very well at all.
As Colbert walked from the podium, when it was over, the president and First Lady gave him quick nods, unsmiling, and left immediately.
Bush has a great sense of humor as long as he's being self-deprecating--like the time he tried to exit the stage in China and went to a locked door--or as long as he's cracking the jokes. But when he's being made fun of, he's a little brat.

Not for you, baby. You're always my number one. *purrs*

watch out he may take you up on that...the last one he did has never been the same...poor guy.

watch out he may take you up on that...the last one he did has never been the same...poor guy.
Well, i'd have to nick you "Pizza Grease" then (instead of
High Lord Inquesitor), in the same light.
*poke*

Seeing this has made my life complete. :D

Well, i'd have to nick you "Pizza Grease" then (instead of
High Lord Inquesitor), in the same light.
*poke*

I give I don't take...but you...you pitch in where ever someone needs a hand;) How is your team coming btw?

I'm not worried. I thought it was funny too.
I hope so. It's better than the alternative! Or -s, for that matter. Hmmm ....

Honestly, Colbert overdid it. He was too angry, too biting---usually he has a more relaxed, jokey manner about him, and tonight he got too much into character. His manner was too harsh, and his comedy routine too much of an angry assault. A few nicer, or at least neutral, jokes would have been nice to even things out a bit,

I give I don't take...but you...you pitch in where ever someone needs a hand;) How is your team coming btw?
I wouldn't call me Rockne or Steinbrenner. *shrug*
Do you have some punishment you've been storing up to dish out or something?

Him as a press secratary sucked. It had a moment or two, but I spent the majority of the time waiting for it to end.

Honestly, Colbert overdid it. He was too angry, too biting---usually he has a more relaxed, jokey manner about him, and tonight he got too much into character. His manner was too harsh, and his comedy routine too much of an angry assault. A few nicer, or at least neutral, jokes would have been nice to even things out a bit,
Neutral? Hmmm.
I wonder how many shots he'd get at doing what he did. Never time to get it right, nor's there time to do it o'er?

I wouldn't call me Rockne or Steinbrenner. *shrug*
Do you have some punishment you've been storing up to dish out or something?

naah just would love to beat your boys around for a couple of hours...haven't played in a while and I miss the feel of it.

naah just would love to beat your boys around for a couple of hours...haven't played in a while and I miss the feel of it.
Boys? My royal guardsmen?

Boys? My royal guardsmen?

nah your fae ball handlers...what are you thinking about...?

He seems very twitchy, very nervous. Glad he did it though, very amusing. Didn't laugh out loud a lot.. but I'm tired, so >_>.

Watched it - that was awesome! I'm so happy the Colbert got the last word in :D

Now that's gold! :D lmao!

no, you put a sock in it,troll. It was disrespectful what he did

Quiet, you. :rolleyes:

I love the Colbert Report! It's usually on too late to watch, but sometimes I catch a rerun after school on Friday.

nah your fae ball handlers...what are you thinking about...?
I'm thinking about how your posts are weaving.
And not much else, unless i change it to $3.99 a minute.

I'm thinking about how your posts are weaving.
And not much else, unless i change it to $3.99 a minute.

See my thread..maybe that will give you a hint oh enlightened one:P You know being your Lord High Inquesitor I think I shall have myself arrested for heresy and properly flogged, flayed then executed...Death to HERETICS

See my thread..maybe that will give you a hint oh enlightened one:P You know being your Lord High Inquesitor I think I shall have myself arrested for heresy and properly flogged, flayed then executed...Death to HERETICS
Yep, we're definitely moving into $3.99/minute territory here.

It's up : http://www.crooksandliars.com/2006/04/29.html#a8104

It's up : http://www.crooksandliars.com/2006/04/29.html#a8104

Posted about 4 pages ago. :D

This "colbert" character seems to fall right in line with the liberal bias we have in country. Whats his problem making fun of the President at his dinner. In my opinion he should have never shown up and he was irresponible.

You know, that's the problem with you conservative types. You can dish it out, but you can't take it. Clinton got eviscerated regularly at the Correspondents dinner, as did other President's before him. Odd how all of them expected it and had the character to laugh at themselves...except President Bush.

Every one but your hero was laughing, even Associate Justice Scalia, whom I despise. But tonight he showed me something, a genuine sense of humor.

About bloody time someone had the guts to take on this humorless chimp of a Texan, Colbert was right to rake every single person there over the coals.

That sir, is freedom of expression at it's finest.

Oh, yeah...it was all fun and games while you and your pals took on Clinton, eight years of totally worthless, politically motivated special investigations and you have the gall to be upset because somebody satirized the President in his presence, oh..how dare they, after all he is your God and you worship him. Pathetic.

http://movies.crooksandliars.com/WH-Dinner-Colber.mov

Here's video. You knew I wouldn't let you down. :cool:
Thank you thank you...

Have a :fluffle: and a cookie :D

One of my favourite quotes from that speech wasn't even directed at GW:

Write that novel you've got kicking around in your head--you know, the one about the intrepid Washington reporter with the courage to stand up to the Administration--you know, fiction!


What passes for "Investigative Journalism" these days seems to be limited to those with a financial stake in one party or the other leaking partisan talking point memos. Yes Judith Miller, I mean people like YOU.



And for those whining that the Prez got skewered, you're even funnier than Colbert. The guy in the hot seat ALWAYS takes the heat. How many Lewinski jokes did we listen too six years ago? How many cowboy carriactures of Reagan? Remember the Peanut?

It goes with the job, and the fact is that GW has provided more ammunition over a wider range of subjects than most is certainly not the fault of those who make a living doing parody. Nor, for that matter, does this imply any real bias by Colbert, Stewart, or the rest of them. It only implies that to keep their shows current they NEED to take a contrary position to the current leadership, and that leadership happens to be Republican this time around.

Here's a thought - try renting historical seasons of Saturday Night Live and watch the trend. Doesn't matter WHICH side is in office - they get their asses handed to them.



And after '08 you'll get to enjoy watching John Sewart rip a Democrat in the Oval Office a new one, and then YOU'LL get to love him while the knee-jerk Democrat supporters start calling him biased.

:p


Of course, those like O'Reilly and Limbaugh don't realize that they are a news parody - hence their inability to shift gears appropriately when the leadership changes.... it's not their fault that they're not smart enough to realize that they should be on Comedy Central too......

Thank you thank you...

Have a :fluffle: and a cookie :D
Oooh, a cookie!

Wait, he actually said these DIRECTLY to President Bush? He's so screwed then.

Wait, he actually said these DIRECTLY to President Bush? He's so screwed then.

He's a stand up comic. He spoke to the crowd. Bush just happened to be there as a guest. If he didn't like it, tough luck.

Someone told me Colbert is behind this well known blog...

http://shelleytherepublican.com/

Anyone know if it's true?

Wait, he actually said these DIRECTLY to President Bush? He's so screwed then.

Unless we're talking about Bush doing (or having other people do) something criminal here, why would he be?

Unless we're talking about Bush doing (or having other people do) something criminal here

which, of course, he never does and has expressly stated that he would never do...

which, of course, he never does and has expressly stated that he would never do...

I'll assume sarcasm. ;)

And I'm not saying he'd be above doing it, by all means. He would kill the guy if he could be sure no one would find out.

He would kill the guy if he could be sure no one would find out.

Stewart would have a fucking field day.

Man that guy has fucking guts ... I watch his show all the time I would hate to be the target of that mans witt

He can have my babies any day!

which, of course, he never does and has expressly stated that he would never do...
Agreed but I not sure his ratings could take the heat of trying or suceeding to take someone out that is THAT visiable

Oh man, Colbert hit the comedy gold mine!

Colbert is the best conservative out there. he is more patriotic than anyone i can think of he is right about everything. People including my friends say that its all satire, but it isnt. his news show is the news i trust. liberals beware.

BUSH for 08' and 12' you liberals got to have the communist president FDR for 4 terms its our turn.

PS Gays should not be given drivers licences.

I love how the poll has stayed right at about 95-5 pretty much since it went up last night.

Thats because America loves the truth

As far as I'm concerned, all 138 of you who said that "Stephen Colbert is a
brilliant and daring comedian" ought either to have your heads checked, or you should be checked in to Gitmo with the rest of your kind.

Traitors each and every one of you - and shame on you all for deriving such pleasure from watching our Commander-in-Chief be forced to endure an entire evening of treacherous, unfunny boors having fun at his expense.

Just let our President do his job - and how about for once, let's all show him the proper respect he is owed!

im patriotic and i take colbert seriously even though he doesnt think anyone will

ignore polls liberals shouldnt get the right to vote

Colbert rocks i think he sould be the dictator of america

The US government sucks atm. Both the republicans and democrats suck, and yes there is a liberal bias. Colbert is not funny too, he's a typical liberal pussy.

Colbert is the best conservative out there. he is more patriotic than anyone i can think of he is right about everything. People including my friends say that its all satire, but it isnt. his news show is the news i trust. liberals beware.

BUSH for 08' and 12' you liberals got to have the communist president FDR for 4 terms its our turn.

PS Gays should not be given drivers licences.

Can you say ignorant and sweeping generalisations, ladies and gentlemen?

Lesee,

Colbert criticised/lampooned Bush. Thus he is patriotic?

FDR, Communist? Can you even define a true Communist? If anything, FDR leaned towards a socialist view during the New Deal, which I assume is what you're arguing about, but even that is a stretch. The man was a Democrat but hardly a Communist/Socialist. FDR was in four terms as it was the norm until Truman. To put Bush into four terms would be a breach of the Constitution. You are in favour of breaking the Constitution and Amendment XXII?

Why, oh why, should Gays not be given driving licenses? You fear mobile homosexuals? Perhaps that they might somehow chase you and force their gayness on you?

As far as I'm concerned, all 138 of you who said that "Stephen Colbert is a
brilliant and daring comedian" ought either to have your heads checked, or you should be checked in to Gitmo with the rest of your kind.

Traitors each and every one of you - and shame on you all for deriving such pleasure from watching our Commander-in-Chief be forced to endure an entire evening of treacherous, unfunny boors having fun at his expense.

Just let our President do his job - and how about for once, let's all show him the proper respect he is owed!

No criticism of Der Fuhrer! Jail all those who would dare criticise him! Ignorance is Strength!

no it was on one of the last colbert report episodes he said that gays shouldnt be given drivers licences cause he doesnt want his highways all gayed up

no it was on one of the last colbert report episodes he said that gays shouldnt be given drivers licences cause he doesnt want his highways all gayed up

Satire, I can assure you. Would you respond to the rest of my points? The debunking of your ridiculous statements?

and even though there was no term limits FDR was the first person not to follow in Washingtons tradition on not stepping down after the second term

that PS was a joke we are talking about comedy

and even though there was no term limits FDR was the first person not to follow in Washingtons tradition on not stepping down after the second term

In his position I wouldn't have either. He wasn't perfect but he did a lot to help your country.

that PS was a joke we are talking about comedy

Ah, okay. So you don't believe in the restriction of homosexual's civil rights and that other rubbish?

Skinny my post was almost completely a joke the only real part was that colbert rocks

well i disagree with there right to marry but its my democratic right to have an opinion

Skinny my post was almost completely a joke the only real part was that colbert rocks

Heh, sorry. Haven't had my daily dose of ripping into a conservative, and your satire seemed ripe for the picking. My apologies.

well i disagree with there right to marry but its my democratic right to have an opinion

It is indeed. Just as it's my opinion that said opinion is foolish. But it's a free country, after all.

i am a conservative not a loony

i honestly hate Bush on economics and on social issues.

But the social issues is on the other side than most people. I think that there should be strict laws on immigration and more FCC control on the TV filth

No criticism of Der Fuhrer! Jail all those who would dare criticise him! Ignorance is Strength!
Spoken like a tru non-American.

does anyone know why Lutherans are on Colberts list i forgot what the list was called i know it wasnt the threat down it was something else

anyways thats the only thing i dont like cause im lutheran

it might have to do with thye fact that Lutherans took away the political power of the catholic church (hes catholic) or the fact that lutherans were antisemetic and supported hitler in the highest percentage

More video available here (http://www.youtube.com/results?search=colbert&sort=video_date_uploaded). Apparently, the clip I linked to last night was not the whole thing.

Spoken like a tru non-American.

Damn straight. British and proud of it. Oh, don't get me wrong, I love your country and its history. Its your current President, and the effect he's having on my country, that I intensely dislike.

But, please, ignore my statements. Continue to think Bush is a brilliant President, and that no criticism of him can be allowed.

Damn straight. British and proud of it. Oh, don't get me wrong, I love your country and its history. Its your current President, and the effect he's having on my country, that I intensely dislike.

But, please, ignore my statements. Continue to think Bush is a brilliant President, and that no criticism of him can be allowed.
Gimme a break, how does OUR President effect YOUR country - ?

Gimme a break, how does OUR President effect YOUR country - ?

Well, he's rather a bad influence on our PM - Iraq and the like. I rather resent being lied to about the reasons for going to war. That'll do for a start. Anyway, I'd look to how he's hurting your country more. Ignoing laws and the Constitution and the like...

"bad influence"?

you'll have to do a lot better than that to justify this gratuitous undermining of the President's public image at that dinner in the video.

"bad influence"?

you'll have to do a lot better than that to justify this gratuitous undermining of the President's public image at that dinner in the video.

So, let me get this straight. According to you, no-one can criticise the President, right? No one can poke fun at him at a public dinner? Odd, then, that Presidents like Clinton and Bush Snr were poked fun at and made fun of, yet managed to keep a smile on their lips and even appreciate it.

Why can there be no criticism/questioning of the President?

Why can there be no criticism/questioning of the President?
Because we're at War.

Because we're at War.

Why exactly does that preclude questioning? Surely you shoud question more, to ascertain whether you are at war for the correct reasons and for the right choices. Blind obedience does not help one iota; look where it got the Germans under the Nazi regime.

Why exactly does that preclude questioning? Surely you shoud question more, to ascertain whether you are at war for the correct reasons and for the right choices. Blind obedience does not help one iota; look where it got the Germans under the Nazi regime.
Did Churchill have the newspapers and radio working overtime to undermine him during the war?

Didn't think so.

Did Churchill have the newspapers and radio working overtime to undermine him during the war?

Didn't think so.
Ummm--questioning the decisions that leaders make does not equal trying to undermine that leader, and to be quite frank about it, if the leaders are making stupid decisions (like getting into an unnecessary war by using lies to convince the public and then having no exit strategy afterward), then they deserve to be undermined.

And if you read any real discussion of WWII, you'll find that Churchill came in for a lot of criticism while he was PM.

As far as I'm concerned, all 138 of you who said that "Stephen Colbert is a
brilliant and daring comedian" ought either to have your heads checked, or you should be checked in to Gitmo with the rest of your kind.

Traitors each and every one of you - and shame on you all for deriving such pleasure from watching our Commander-in-Chief be forced to endure an entire evening of treacherous, unfunny boors having fun at his expense.

Just let our President do his job - and how about for once, let's all show him the proper respect he is owed!

Read what I'm saying you sad, pathetic example of an American. I served 22 years in the armed forces of this country. I am a retired military officer. I have every right to speak my mind about this criminal bastard in the White House and I resent your idiotic generalisms and inaccurate assertions that nobody has the right to criticize the President in a time of war...to maintain this argument is inaccurate and immature.

No President has the RIGHT to expect a free pass in a DEMOCRACY. He works for us, not the other way around. Every President has had to endure being criticized at the White House Correspondents dinner. This event has featured satirists even in time of war. Do you think nobody but fawning sycophants have the right to an opinion in this country?

How DARE you call me a traitor, you piece of human excrement. I served in the First Gulf War at the behest of this horrid man's father. I did so because it was my job, and I did so with pride. Bush not only was a superior President to his son, he was also a damned fine man. I didn't always agree with him politically, but I knew he was exercising his best judgement, and if he made a mistake...you know what? HE admitted it. No false pride, no arrogance, no lying at the expense of the country and most importantly, no using religion as an excuse for his bad behavior.

I find it refreshing that people actually have the guts to speak freely in this Orwellian world, Colbert had a right to every word he said. Men far better than you fought and died for Stephen Colbert and anyone else, for that matter to enjoy the freedom to speak their mind. Freedom of speech is not free when it is taken away just because a President hates being insulted and criticized. He's a big boy and he can take it.

I will show the OFFICE the respect it deserves, but the man has not earned one iota of respect from me. Respect does not come cheaply with me, just because you hold an office does not automatically qualify you for any respect at all. Your behavior, how you conduct yourself, how well you do your job, and how good a human being you carry yourself as...THOSE things earn respect from me.

Nothing makes me madder than hollow patriotism and you have just displayed it in full view.

Because we're at War.

You are an ignoramus. Go read some history and grow up.

I can't believe how well trolls get fed on these boards.

I can't believe how well trolls get fed on these boards.
Well, we like to keep them healthy--makes it more fun to kick them around. It's the same logic that Count Rugen used when healing Westly before putting him on The Machine.

As far as I'm concerned, all 138 of you who said that "Stephen Colbert is a
brilliant and daring comedian" ought either to have your heads checked, or you should be checked in to Gitmo with the rest of your kind.

Traitors each and every one of you - and shame on you all for deriving such pleasure from watching our Commander-in-Chief be forced to endure an entire evening of treacherous, unfunny boors having fun at his expense.

Just let our President do his job - and how about for once, let's all show him the proper respect he is owed!

"The President is merely the most important among a large number of public servants. He should be supported or opposed exactly to the degree which is warranted by his good conduct or bad conduct, his efficiency or inefficiency in rendering loyal, able, and disinterested service to the Nation as a whole. Therefore it is absolutely necessary that there should be full liberty to tell the truth about his acts, and this means that it is exactly necessary to blame him when he does wrong as to praise him when he does right. Any other attitude in an American citizen is both base and servile. To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."
--President Theodore Roosevelt, 1918 (during WWI, btw)

“and reality has a well-known liberal bias.”

i have totally been saying this for years. some of you have seen me use this line on here even. stephen colbert has stolen a line from me. i demand satisfaction!
You're damn right. My favourite variant on it is your question, "Why is reality itself biased against the Republicans?"

"The President is merely the most important among a large number of public servants. He should be supported or opposed exactly to the degree which is warranted by his good conduct or bad conduct, his efficiency or inefficiency in rendering loyal, able, and disinterested service to the Nation as a whole. Therefore it is absolutely necessary that there should be full liberty to tell the truth about his acts, and this means that it is exactly necessary to blame him when he does wrong as to praise him when he does right. Any other attitude in an American citizen is both base and servile. To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."
--President Theodore Roosevelt, 1918 (during WWI, btw)

There you go Quibbleville, there is one of the finest Republicans to ever serve in the oval office, no one could ever accuse TR of being a squishy, linguini-spined liberal. I have no doubt that he would be so incensed and enraged by what your fair haired boy has done to his party that he might have used his pugilistic skills on him...a darn shame no courage exists in the Republican Party these days.

Morally treasonable...I rather like the ring of that.

Oooh, a cookie!
I believe that only Potarius should be allowed to dispense cookies.

Mmm... No criticism of the President... check. No civil rights... check. State being in full control and without the slightest bit of oversight... check.

Hey everybody! Quibs here wishes he lived in Soviet Russia! :D

You lost, Quibs.

By the way, Quibs: In Soviet Russia, FORUM trolls YOU!

As far as I'm concerned, all 138 of you who said that "Stephen Colbert is a
brilliant and daring comedian" ought either to have your heads checked, or you should be checked in to Gitmo with the rest of your kind.

Traitors each and every one of you - and shame on you all for deriving such pleasure from watching our Commander-in-Chief be forced to endure an entire evening of treacherous, unfunny boors having fun at his expense.

Just let our President do his job - and how about for once, let's all show him the proper respect he is owed!

Thankfully, no one gives a shit what you think, and people who do want to lampoon the president have that 1st Amendment dealie protecting them from creatures like you.

Man that guy has fucking guts ... I watch his show all the time I would hate to be the target of that mans witt

He can have my babies any day!

We're quite proud of him as a fellow native of South Carolina where there's no shortage of bravado, noble or stupid, we've got it in abundance! We had the most signers of the Declaration of Independence, started the War Between the States aka The War of Northern Aggression, and produced such politicians as Strom Thurmond. Right now, we have Senator Lindsay Graham, a Republican who has been challenging the Bush dynasty in high profile. Colbert provided the terminology we needed to describe the MO of this administration....ultimate "truthiness"!

"your grandchildren will have no clue to what a glacier is"

love it... :p

While his comments are mostly on target, without Stewart, Collbert would have nothing.

So, let me get this straight. According to you, no-one can criticise the President, right? No one can poke fun at him at a public dinner? Odd, then, that Presidents like Clinton and Bush Snr were poked fun at and made fun of, yet managed to keep a smile on their lips and even appreciate it.

Why can there be no criticism/questioning of the President?
Because it makes him cry. The other presidents didn't cry, but they were a lot more mature than the one we've got now.

Because we're at War.
And whose fault is that? Bush made his bed, and now he can lie in it, prickles and all.

Read what I'm saying you sad, pathetic example of an American. <snip>
Sir, I would like to salute you for this excellent rant. I could not have said it better myself, especially since I lack the gravitas of actually having served in the military. Well done. :)

"The President is merely the most important among a large number of public servants. He should be supported or opposed exactly to the degree which is warranted by his good conduct or bad conduct, his efficiency or inefficiency in rendering loyal, able, and disinterested service to the Nation as a whole. Therefore it is absolutely necessary that there should be full liberty to tell the truth about his acts, and this means that it is exactly necessary to blame him when he does wrong as to praise him when he does right. Any other attitude in an American citizen is both base and servile. To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."
--President Theodore Roosevelt, 1918 (during WWI, btw)
Repeated for truth and emphasis, and my thanks to you, as well, CT, for the perfect quote.

Repeated for truth and emphasis, and my thanks to you, as well, CT, for the perfect quote.

Awww, I get nothing for my joke? :p

Sounds pretty lame, really. No message and pretty much no lasting embarassment. Value=0

proves the liberals point though, total facists, what with his one lone and mocking voice on the internet getting him jailed. Oh, wait, that didn't happen.

heh

/snore

Can you say ignorant and sweeping generalisations, ladies and gentlemen?

Lesee,

Colbert criticised/lampooned Bush. Thus he is patriotic?

FDR, Communist? Can you even define a true Communist? If anything, FDR leaned towards a socialist view during the New Deal, which I assume is what you're arguing about, but even that is a stretch. The man was a Democrat but hardly a Communist/Socialist. FDR was in four terms as it was the norm until Truman. To put Bush into four terms would be a breach of the Constitution. You are in favour of breaking the Constitution and Amendment XXII?

Why, oh why, should Gays not be given driving licenses? You fear mobile homosexuals? Perhaps that they might somehow chase you and force their gayness on you?

I think he's trying his own bit of Colbertesque comedy honestly.

Why did those idiots sit in the same room with him? Didn't anyone tell them about his show?

Rearranging the deckchairs on the Hindenberg -- classic! :D

yea the same guy who told Bush about Brokeback Mountain

As far as I'm concerned, all 138 of you who said that "Stephen Colbert is a
brilliant and daring comedian" ought either to have your heads checked, or you should be checked in to Gitmo with the rest of your kind.

Traitors each and every one of you - and shame on you all for deriving such pleasure from watching our Commander-in-Chief be forced to endure an entire evening of treacherous, unfunny boors having fun at his expense.

Just let our President do his job - and how about for once, let's all show him the proper respect he is owed!
Yeah, let's gang-respect him! Word! :D

As far as I'm concerned, all 138 of you who said that "Stephen Colbert is a
brilliant and daring comedian" ought either to have your heads checked, or you should be checked in to Gitmo with the rest of your kind.

Traitors each and every one of you - and shame on you all for deriving such pleasure from watching our Commander-in-Chief be forced to endure an entire evening of treacherous, unfunny boors having fun at his expense.

Just let our President do his job - and how about for once, let's all show him the proper respect he is owed!I am so looking forward to the post-Bush era. Then these burdgeoning brownshirts can return to their former pasttimes - watching the skies for unmarked black government helicopters, and drinking to excess.

I am so looking forward to the post-Bush era. Then these burdgeoning brownshirts can return to their former pasttimes - watching the skies for unmarked black government helicopters, and drinking to excess.

Funny, I thought they enjoyed piloting those black helicopters.

Although on that note, a Dybbuk would be the ultimate pimping ride I'd love to own and operate.

Awww, I get nothing for my joke? :p
Ack! I forgot one! For this:
By the way, Quibs: In Soviet Russia, FORUM trolls YOU! [read with Boris Badenov accent -- M]
You get your choice of cookie and a nice glass of milk. :D

yea the same guy who told Bush about Brokeback Mountain
"It's about cowboys, Mr. President. And you know why they call them cowboys, don't you? It's 'cause they like to milk things. Enjoy the show." :)

Ack! I forgot one! For this,
You get your choice of cookie and a nice glass of milk. :D

Yay! Cookie! ^_^

*Eats a vanilla one*

"It's about cowboys, Mr. President. And you know why they call them cowboys, don't you? It's 'cause they like to milk things. Enjoy the show." :)

"George didn't know much about ranches when we bought the place. Andover and Yale don't have a real strong ranching program. But I'm proud of George. He's learned a lot about ranching since that first year when he tried to milk the horse. What's worse, it was a male horse."
-First Lady Laura Bush, at The White House Correspondant's Association Dinner, 2005

Oh thankiethankiethankies, Muravyets. *bows*


EDIT:
http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/laurabush/a/laurabushcomedy.htm

and even though there was no term limits FDR was the first person not to follow in Washingtons tradition on not stepping down after the second term

He couldn't his legs didn't work.

BAZING!

"George didn't know much about ranches when we bought the place. Andover and Yale don't have a real strong ranching program. But I'm proud of George. He's learned a lot about ranching since that first year when he tried to milk the horse. What's worse, it was a male horse."
-First Lady Laura Bush, at The White House Correspondant's Association Dinner, 2005

Oh thankiethankiethankies, Muravyets. *bows*


EDIT:
http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/laurabush/a/laurabushcomedy.htm
He sure learned, didn't he? Oh, how he enjoys that ranch now.

"You gotta keep a good grip on it, Mr. President. Yep, just like that." :p

Sir, I would like to salute you for this excellent rant. I could not have said it better myself, especially since I lack the gravitas of actually having served in the military. Well done. :)

Guys like him burn me up, thank you for your kind comments.

Everyone is entitled to have an opinion, but along with that right to an opinion comes the commensurate responsibility to have an INFORMED opinion, otherwise you are simply blowing smoke up someone's butt, or you enjoy seeing (or hearing) your own words way too much.

He sure learned, didn't he? Oh, how he enjoys that ranch now.

"You gotta keep a good grip on it, Mr. President. Yep, just like that." :p
*FLORT*
Well, he knows the only real adversity he'd find on his ranch is the bramble ... score one for the brush!

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060101.html

"As you can possibly see, I have an injury myself -- not here at the hospital, but in combat with a Cedar. I eventually won. The Cedar gave me a little scratch. As a matter of fact, the Colonel asked if I needed first aid when she first saw me. I was able to avoid any major surgical operations here, but thanks for your compassion, Colonel. "-Shrubya, insulting a group of vets at Brooke Army Medical Center
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It's better for his intellect as well, which is why he settled in Crawford instead of hanging with his dad's crowd of East Coast elite :rolleyes:

As far as I'm concerned, all 138 of you who said that "Stephen Colbert is a
brilliant and daring comedian" ought either to have your heads checked, or you should be checked in to Gitmo with the rest of your kind.

Traitors each and every one of you - and shame on you all for deriving such pleasure from watching our Commander-in-Chief be forced to endure an entire evening of treacherous, unfunny boors having fun at his expense.

Just let our President do his job - and how about for once, let's all show him the proper respect he is owed!

Your President doesn't deserve any respect, he's a war criminal, him and his little bitxh Tony Blair.

As far as I'm concerned, all 138 of you who said that "Stephen Colbert is a
brilliant and daring comedian" ought either to have your heads checked, or you should be checked in to Gitmo with the rest of your kind.

Traitors each and every one of you - and shame on you all for deriving such pleasure from watching our Commander-in-Chief be forced to endure an entire evening of treacherous, unfunny boors having fun at his expense.

Just let our President do his job - and how about for once, let's all show him the proper respect he is owed!


We are giving Bush the respect he deserves. None whatsoever.

We are giving Bush the respect he deserves. None whatsoever.
Like i said, we owe him a gang-respect. Word.

"George didn't know much about ranches when we bought the place. Andover and Yale don't have a real strong ranching program. But I'm proud of George. He's learned a lot about ranching since that first year when he tried to milk the horse. What's worse, it was a male horse."
-First Lady Laura Bush, at The White House Correspondant's Association Dinner, 2005

Oh thankiethankiethankies, Muravyets. *bows*


EDIT:
http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/laurabush/a/laurabushcomedy.htm


OMG! She critcized the president! Laura Bush is a traitor! Throw her in Gitmo! :rolleyes:

Did Churchill have the newspapers and radio working overtime to undermine him during the war?

Didn't think so.
Well Australia left him for the US as primary ally/protector after he ditched us. Consequently, there was a lot of criticism here. Noted Australia wasn't officially part of Britain, however, this event marked the divorcing of British influence on Australian culture. Furthermore, at that point in time, the british parliment could pass laws in Australia, given parlimentary consent by Australia. Losing an entire nation is pretty sound criticism.

Also note that WW2 was a war with some kind of popular moral backing. The enemy really was a scumbag who was threatening the world. The current 'war' that America is in is more like bullying a little kid for his lunch money, then beating him up to make him promise not to behave as if he has been beaten.

OMG! She critcized the president! Laura Bush is a traitor! Throw her in Gitmo! :rolleyes:
...AND an audit! AND constant derision and libel on the hundreds of conservative radio shows and TV broadcasts throughout the nation! AND denouncement from the fundies (well, she IS a woman ... :rolleyes: )

He couldn't his legs didn't work.

BAZING!
Two Nyuks for that, including the one in this sentence.
Nyuk.

His material was okay here but his video went on too damn long. :headbang:

I'll stick to my Colbert Report. :cool:

I've never heard of the guy but saw a bit on the news(Yes that is counted as world news here *sigh*) and the way he and Bush were playing along was hilarious.

I've never heard of the guy but saw a bit on the news(Yes that is counted as world news here *sigh*) and the way he and Bush were playing along was hilarious.
I think that bit was before Colbert started his speech. They showed it on BBC.

I didn't quite understand why Bush is ready to humiliate himself time and again with such skits, but now I'm beginning to understand...

He doesn't listen to anybody outside his sycophantic circle of close "advisors" and they tell him that he's being clever while he's doing those stupid skits The stupid conservatives buy the whole thing. They laugh with him becoming even more stupid than they are already are, while the rest laugh at them and their idiocy.

i don't know about "brilliant", but it takes balls to be honest under a tyranny and bush's hunta has certainly turned america into a tyranny.

maybe not as overtly as some places are reputed to be, but defacto they damd near achieved an orwellian sort of soliarity of corruption, which it is a major relief to see each and every bit of crumbling off that does.

=^^=
.../\...

Colbert is the funniest guy I've seen since Stewart.

I agree. Every night, Colbert is the funniest guy I've seen since Stewart. Of course, he's the first guy I see since Stewart, but he's still funny.

Some of these lines are destined to be classics (http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002425363).


Take the poll.


I watched the whole thing live. I think Colbert had a few funny points, but the rest felt way too drawn out and not funny enough to justify his pauses and mannerisms. It just wasnt that funny. And at least twice as long as it should have been.
I dont think he's a traitor either, so-No poll for me.

I think Colbert had a few funny points, but the rest felt way too drawn out and not funny enough to justify his pauses and mannerisms. It just wasnt that funny. And at least twice as long as it should have been.

I agree.

In his defense, he was probably nervous or something.

Colbert should be hailed as one of the bravest political comedians since Bill Hicks, maybe even moreso. Stewart is funny in all meanings of the word, but he brings the lions into a safe and secure controlled environment (which really makes me feel good, especially when O'Reilly got booed on his show, and the many delightful awkward audience silences whenever Senator Rick Santorum said ANYTHING on his The Daily Show interview) but he hardly ever put himself in the lions cave with a blindfold on covered in barbecue sauce the way Colbert did at this conference. That took guts.

After 5 minutes of such a dead room, I would have ran away from that podium crying like a little girl.

All hail Colbert and his barbecue flavored greatness

Colbert should be hailed as one of the bravest political comedians since Bill Hicks, maybe even moreso. Stewart is funny in all meanings of the word, but he brings the lions into a safe and secure controlled environment (which really makes me feel good, especially when O'Reilly got booed on his show, and the many delightful awkward audience silences whenever Senator Rick Santorum said ANYTHING on his The Daily Show interview) but he hardly ever put himself in the lions cave with a blindfold on covered in barbecue sauce the way Colbert did at this conference. That took guts.

After 5 minutes of such a dead room, I would have ran away from that podium crying like a little girl.

All hail Colbert and his barbecue flavored greatness


"Guts"? Its quite acceptable to many to take shots at President Bush-humorous or otherwise.

What could happen to Colbert? He'd be arrested and tortured?

No-more likely, because of the hour this was televised, many people didnt see it. So-they'll here all the hysterical Bush-bashers rave about how brave and intelligent Colbert is and maybe tune in to his show.

Even though it sucked at best, he cant lose. But he cant truly be considered a comedic genius based on this skit.

I agree.

In his defense, he was probably nervous or something.

I'm sure he was nervous, I dont know how much he's done with a large live audience before.

If you only watched the video and didnt hear the audio, based on his body english, you'd have to assume he was saying the funniest things ever said. And he was really lacking in that dept.
And the reported "chasing" him to his car? They could have edited out 90% of that out to get the same lame effect.

"Steven Colbert took the stage. It was very uncomfortable."

http://images1.americanprogress.org/il80web20037/ThinkProgress/2006/foxcolbert.320.240.mov

I have to throw this comment in by one of the comment made of the video:

"2400 DEAD US soldiers and this Man along with most in attendance found a skit on searching for WMD under a table a laugh riot. Would a skit portraying Laura and the twins being raped in the face with a hammer also be funny? I find both to be the same.

Comment by Vance — May 1, 2006 @ 2:18 pm"

As far as I'm concerned, all 138 of you who said that "Stephen Colbert is a
brilliant and daring comedian" ought either to have your heads checked, or you should be checked in to Gitmo with the rest of your kind.

Traitors each and every one of you - and shame on you all for deriving such pleasure from watching our Commander-in-Chief be forced to endure an entire evening of treacherous, unfunny boors having fun at his expense.

Just let our President do his job - and how about for once, let's all show him the proper respect he is owed!

I served in Afghanistan(on paper) and Iraq(in person) and I think it was a laugh riot. Am I a traitor? Bush screwed the pooch he is an idiot. He is by far one of the worst presidents we have ever had. He isn't owed any respect and the only time he got any from me was when I was in uniform and wasn't allowed to criticize the commander in chief and then far from praising him I just shut my mouth. A traitor is someone who violates the foundation of the US which would be the constitution and the Bill of Rights...can you think of anyone doing that...Bush maybe?

...Bush screwed the pooch...

http://rushlimbaughtomy.blogspot.com/screwed%20the%20poochA.jpg

http://rushlimbaughtomy.blogspot.com/screwed%20the%20poochA.jpg
Oh that is just wrong. :D

Oh that is just wrong. :D

lol - When he said that I just knew there would be an image out there. It's such a funny saying and the look on Bushs face in that pic is hilarious.

As far as I'm concerned, all 138 of you who said that "Stephen Colbert is a
brilliant and daring comedian" ought either to have your heads checked, or you should be checked in to Gitmo with the rest of your kind.

Traitors each and every one of you - and shame on you all for deriving such pleasure from watching our Commander-in-Chief be forced to endure an entire evening of treacherous, unfunny boors having fun at his expense.

Just let our President do his job - and how about for once, let's all show him the proper respect he is owed!
Gridiron Club: Traitors Since 1885 and Going Strong.

While it wasn't that funny, I have to give props to Colbert for doing this. It takes a lot of gall to do such a thing, especially given the audience.

colbert is the man.

I served in Afghanistan(on paper) and Iraq(in person) and I think it was a laugh riot. Am I a traitor? Bush screwed the pooch he is an idiot. He is by far one of the worst presidents we have ever had. He isn't owed any respect and the only time he got any from me was when I was in uniform and wasn't allowed to criticize the commander in chief and then far from praising him I just shut my mouth. A traitor is someone who violates the foundation of the US which would be the constitution and the Bill of Rights...can you think of anyone doing that...Bush maybe?

I appreciate a fellow vet piping up.

Glad you made it back in one piece. I expect that I will be asked back sooner or later (officers do not get a peaceful retirement, especially these days), if I am given the legal option to refuse without it jeopardizing my retirement, I will. I can't stand this guy, he makes me ill.

I agree.

In his defense, he was probably nervous or something.
He's probably expecting his wife/gf to be "outed" as a terrorist sympathizer, and O'Reilly will be the first of many pundits to not explicitly break the law in doing so. :rolleyes:

"Steven Colbert took the stage. It was very uncomfortable."

http://images1.americanprogress.org/il80web20037/ThinkProgress/2006/foxcolbert.320.240.mov

I have to throw this comment in by one of the comment made of the video:

"2400 DEAD US soldiers and this Man along with most in attendance found a skit on searching for WMD under a table a laugh riot. Would a skit portraying Laura and the twins being raped in the face with a hammer also be funny? I find both to be the same.

Comment by Vance — May 1, 2006 @ 2:18 pm"
...yes, well, that certainly gleaned some ...er ... perspective ... :eek: