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I'd like to hear your opinion on how you think John Stewart would be as President of the U.S.A. He did after all write a book about politics (America: The Book), he's old enough, and he also has the charisma that might be neccessary for running. So... what do you say? Oh, and be sure to vote.

I would certainly vote for him.

Hell yeah! I'd vote for him.

I would vote for him

If only to see him make fun of himself on his show...wait...he wouldn't still be able to do the show would he? Well, he'd have to part-time on the Colbert Report.

That guy is a moron, btw the way, he spells it Jon. But he should never be president

It's Jon Stewart, and yeah, I agree with you. Jon Stewart would make the perfect President! (Along with Eminem and one of the guys from Green Day)

That guy is a moron, btw the way, he spells it Jon. But he should never be president

WTF?!

It's Jon Stewart, and yeah, I agree with you. Jon Stewart would make the perfect President! (Along with Eminem and one of the guys from Green Day)

Thanks for the correction. I always seem to get that wrong.

To rain on your parade, he is not a possible choice.

That guy is a moron, btw the way, he spells it Jon. But he should never be president
Lol much much much better then the moron that currently holds the position

It's Jon Stewart, and yeah, I agree with you. Jon Stewart would make the perfect President! (Along with Eminem and one of the guys from Green Day)
Why? So they could teach children guerilla warfare then how to cut themsleves when they are sad?

No, because I wouldn't want him to be turned in to another one of the clowns in Washington; we need people like him to keep criticising and satirizing politics and politicians...the thought of him turned in to another run of the mill, quid-pro-quo politician is a horrible one indeed.

Yay, funny SOTU addresses!

No, because I wouldn't want him to be turned in to another one of the clowns in Washington; we need people like him to keep criticising and satirizing politics and politicians...the thought of him turned in to another run of the mill, quid-pro-quo politician is a horrible one indeed.

Good point, but we can only hope that he has the will power to resist the corruption. Whcih I think he does.

Lol much much much better then the moron that currently holds the position
Actually GW Bush is not no moron. He is really quite smart

Actually GW Bush is not no moron. He is really quite smart

Yeah, I bet buying your way into Yale is a great way to show how intelligent you are.

Why does Colbert pronounce report "repor"? I know its like his name, but come on!

Why does Colbert pronounce report "repor"? I know its like his name, but come on!

It is a play on the word "rapport," which ironically describes his show much better than report.

As for the main question, I like Jon Stewart, agree with his politics often, but he just doesn't have the know-how and ability to assume this position.

He is doing a much better job keeping those in that position on their toes.

Why does Colbert pronounce report "repor"? I know its like his name, but come on!
Because he's a "poor" comedian! *laugh track*

As for Jon Stewart running...that would be in a perfect Walgreens world. Alas, this is not such a world.

Yeah, I bet buying your way into Harvard is a great way to show how intelligent you are.
He went to yale

I admire him as an entertainer-he's pretty damn funny. Still, that doesn't qualify him to run.

Interesting mental image, though.....

Actually GW Bush is not no moron. He is really quite smart
Compared to a stump yes ... compared to someone like stewart most deffinatly a moron, lol well compared to a chimp he is also a moron but ya get the idea

He went to yale

Oops. Intelligent me. :rolleyes:

never really thought stewarts show was all that funny. many of his jokes on politics was extra stuff he made up and alot of it was just stupid. colbert kicked stewarts ass, even when he was on stewarts show.

so im going to start campaigning colbert 2008

Good point, but we can only hope that he has the will power to resist the corruption. Whcih I think he does.

But if he resists corrupion, he's not likely to get elected. Politicians have to lie out their asses to get in to office and then have to do all kinds of favors for lobbyists and activists even to have a shot at winning.

I think he could resist being personally corrupted, but he would hate every minute of it because he would have to go against a lot of the things he stands for to stay in office.

never really thought stewarts show was all that funny. many of his jokes on politics was extra stuff he made up and alot of it was just stupid. colbert kicked stewarts ass, even when he was on stewarts show.

so im going to start campaigning colbert 2008
I would vote for him too :)

How bout colbert for president stewart for vp

He went to yale

He received his Bachelor's from Yale, he received his MBA from Harvard.

I would vote for him too :)

How bout colbert for president stewart for vp

maybe, i was thinking more demetri martin for VP

that guy is also funny as hell

maybe, i was thinking more demetri martin for VP

that guy is also funny as hell

Hell yeah, I would vote for Demetri Martin

People and squirrels are very different. Most people will not argue that. But I find that there is one situation in which they're very similar. And that is: when I am driving towards them in my car.

i would totally vote for jon stewart.

He's good at bitching about things, but fixing them? I hate to say it, but leave that to the professionals.

He's good at bitching about things, but fixing them? I hate to say it, but leave that to the professionals.

I don't think we would be discussing this if we thought the "professionals" in power already were able to fix them.

As for Jon, Stewart/Colbert '08 would be unbeatable.

Jon is possibly the single most likely non-office holding person in america to be able to grab the presidency.

Come on! The bush haters will vote for him, the jews will vote for him.... Thats already most of the country!

I like Jon Stewart for his humor, and I like Steven Colbert for the same reason. However, I don't think they would make very good politicans. I mean what are their position on important issues?

We couldn't do worse.

We couldn't do worse.
Bill O'Rielly.

Bill O'Rielly.
I mean worse than what we already have.

I mean worse than what we already have.
Really, how about Pat?

*directs Undelia's attention towards signature*

We could always elect Fred Phelps. Who wants to run for the Presidental Office. He won't make it past the first round of primaries though.

We could always elect Fred Phelps.

I would assassinate him. There comes a point where you just gotta jump on the grenade.

That guy is a moron, btw the way, he spells it Jon. But he should never be president

I'd expect you to say something like that. Still sour after realizing you voted in a monkey 2000 and 2004?

That guy is a moron, btw the way, he spells it Jon. But he should never be president


/Grammar Nazi on


by the way the way?


/Grammar Nazi off

(I felt the undying urge to comment on that mistake.)




At any rate, yes, I would vote for Stewart/Colbert or Colbert/Stewart. 'Cuz.

That guy is a moron, btw the way

Hahahaha.....

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He's good at bitching about things, but fixing them? I hate to say it, but leave that to the professionals.

I agree. Stewart is an excellent comedian and he even probably shares some of my political views but I'd prefer someone with more experience in office.

I agree. Stewart is an excellent comedian and he even probably shares some of my political views but I'd prefer someone with more experience in office.

I think getting someone as president who isn't a career politician would be a good thing for this country.

He is a funny guy but I really would prefer to get somebody who is not a comedian for a president. I mean, I think the guy is better off making fun of the guys in charge than actually being one... that being said maybe if I saw his campaign I might change my mind but really I would prefer somebody who had experience leading something.

He would be a great president. He's not the best man for the job, but he's not the worst like Bush and Kerry were (for example). My response that he would be the Mashiah is only meant relatively. He could fix our economy and our credibility because he's consciencious and will listen to people who know what they're talking about. He seems to be good at recognizing bs, or at least his writers are.

Besides whether you vote for him or not, he will win because of his secret Qabala of forum-lurkers/balot-counters!

Stewart/Colbert would be a great ticket, applying to a wide demographic. But I fear that Colbert would make a poor Vice President because he would refuse to question the President. However, his son would make a great campaign mascot, what with pecking the opposition's eyes out and whatnot.

Ive lived in California long enough to see a certain amount of entertainment industry folk in politics. Ronald Reagan, Mike Curb, Sonny Bono, Jerry Brown, Arnold Schwartzenunspellable Clint Eastwood and more.

Couldnt we just nominate a plankton to rule us instead of another actor? For the benefit of the country and all.

I think getting someone as president who isn't a career politician would be a good thing for this country.
Good point. After all, politicians are the reason why thinks are so messed up in the first place. Think of it this way. If your pipes are broken, you don't want a plumber fixing them. He's the one who put them in in the first place. Get somebody without any experience at fixing pipes, like a dentist. That way you can be sure he doesn't know what he's doing enough to screw things up.

WTF?!
*psst! ...he hasn't gotten his Cheney nipple today...*

He received his Bachelor's from Yale, he received his MBA from Harvard.
And Arbusto received all the holy graces of Bush's know-how from that very MBA now, didn't he?
:rolleyes:

Good point, but we can only hope that he has the will power to resist the corruption. Whcih I think he does.

Unfortunately, our brilliant political system has been set up so no one with any will power can become president. Or if they do become president, one of the oaths they have to take is that they renounce all morals, principles, and tenets previously held. I would definitely vote for Jon, but I'm afraid the system would break his spirit. Now if he teamed up with Colbert AND Carell again, the three of them could be unstoppable...

Hey, don't discount Corddry.

Hey, don't discount Corddry.

My bad.

My bad.
Perhaps he'll be the "dark horse" ...
and then he'll be assassinated by his brother, and we'll have a good episode of 24 out of it.

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You can stop bumping. the thread is already on the front page.
I'd vote for stuart, if i lived in the US.

But I fear that Colbert would make a poor Vice President because he would refuse to question the President. However, his son would make a great campaign mascot, what with pecking the opposition's eyes out and whatnot.
Ah, the noble Steagle. Long may he fly. :D

Hey, don't discount Corddry.
Hmm, one of the only bald Presidents, I likey :)

Good point. After all, politicians are the reason why thinks are so messed up in the first place. Think of it this way. If your pipes are broken, you don't want a plumber fixing them. He's the one who put them in in the first place. Get somebody without any experience at fixing pipes, like a dentist. That way you can be sure he doesn't know what he's doing enough to screw things up.

:rolleyes:

There are plenty of people like Jon Stewart who are perfectly politically knowledgeable but have never been in office. I would say there are some who would do good in office as they have not been corrupted by special interest groups. Someone who may be more inclined to actually do what is right and not what is politically convienient.

Stewart's got a better political outlook than Bush, in my opinion, but from his commentary, I think he's too shortsighted for the job.

It'd be a step in the right direction, though.

John Hodgman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hodgman) for Secretary of Commerce.

Sure he's only an occasional correspondent, but so is the Cabinet.

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Ah, the Jewish Overpower rears its charming head!

Actually GW Bush is not no moron. He is really quite smart

That was a joke right? :confused:

I can't vote in US elections: im not american.

I would rather have Jon Stewart or Steven Colbert as President than Bush.
At least Jon Stewart would know how retarted it is to tax the rich lesser than the poor and middle

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no bc he's not as funny as stephen colbert anymore

He's definitely not tall enough. George Washington set the bar for presidential height very high.

I admire him as an entertainer-he's pretty damn funny. Still, that doesn't qualify him to run.

Interesting mental image, though.....

Tell that to Reagan.

I'd vote for Ben Stein.

I'd vote for Ben Stein.
"bin Laden? ... bin Laden? ... bin Laden?"

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Why?

....links? Footage? Make a case?

Why?

....links? Footage? Make a case?
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*smothers hope*
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*smothers hope*
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Hope of what? An argument? Pfft. Watch the daily show, that's all the argument you'll need.

*to that theme song that marching bands play*
Daa, Da Daa, Da Da Da Da Da. Daaaaah Duh Duh Da Daaa. Duh daaah Duh Daaa....

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages. Presenting a new, unbiased candidate for a better America. Honest, Intelligent, and devoted to the People of America, I present to you Jon Stewart, and his runnig mate, Steven Colbert. Together, these two men will remake American politics. They will whip Congress back into shape. They will keep the Supreme Court on their toes. And they will criticize themselves so forcefully that there is an absolute guarantee of a 100% no screw-up presidency. Stewart Colbert '08! It is time to lead America into a better tomorrow! Go JON!

Liasia']Hope of what? An argument? Pfft. Watch the daily show, that's all the argument you'll need.
It was spontaneous homage to the encore of my DVD ...
Besides, i watch both of those *somewhat* religiously. I even tape them.
There's good catches there.
And both were REALLY good tonight.
They do well after vacations.

he is at best an average comedian. nothing really that hilarious has come from him. i find him ratehr arrogant and not in the comical way that colbert is, more of in the extremely annoying way. His "jokes" are not really jokes at all. he pauses mid frame and pulls stuff out of his ass, or just pauses at a moment that can completely change the meaning of what was being said. i think the only reason the show has lasted so long is the other people on the show. the interviews and reports all the other people do are what make the show wroth watching. besides lewis black, that guy is just plain annoying and if i wanted to hear people bitch and complain i would come here to NS general

he is at best an average comedian. nothing really that hilarious has come from him. i find him ratehr arrogant and not in the comical way that colbert is, more of in the extremely annoying way. His "jokes" are not really jokes at all. he pauses mid frame and pulls stuff out of his ass, or just pauses at a moment that can completely change the meaning of what was being said. i think the only reason the show has lasted so long is the other people on the show. the interviews and reports all the other people do are what make the show wroth watching. besides lewis black, that guy is just plain annoying and if i wanted to hear people bitch and complain i would come here to NS general
How strange then that the biggest deliberate irritants are the contrast to your statement.

This is bushanomics here. I'm bush like. Jon stewart is a homosexual marrying, tree hugging, baby killin, jew laberal. Laberal! Laberal! Laberal! We should never have a laberal president. What we need to do is make it to where bush can be president until he dies, and then we should get rid of the laberal congress. That way bush can make decisions without having to involve laberals.

This is bushanomics here. I'm bush like. Jon stewart is a homosexual marrying, tree hugging, baby killin, jew laberal. Laberal! Laberal! Laberal! We should never have a laberal president. What we need to do is make it to where bush can be president until he dies, and then we should get rid of the laberal congress. That way bush can make decisions without having to involve laberals.
:eek:
How old are you? Two?

Liasia']:eek:
How old are you? Two?
Did you catch their "Rushmore" thread yet?

Did you catch their "Rushmore" thread yet?
uh-huh. Second post in the thread:p

Liasia']uh-huh. Second post in the thread:p
Good, good. That one might turn out nicey-nicey. :)

Good, good. That one might turn out nicey-nicey. :)
Indeed. Bushanomics is always a riot. Laberal indeed...

Actually GW Bush is not no moron.Great, a double negative.. Not "no moron", so then he is one.

Hell, I'd emigrate to the US just to be able to vote for him. *nods*

Actually GW Bush is not no moron. He is really quite smart
yes he is not no moron.

why? cuz that means he Is a moron.

This is bushanomics here. I'm bush like. Jon stewart is a homosexual marrying, tree hugging, baby killin, jew laberal. Laberal! Laberal! Laberal! We should never have a laberal president. What we need to do is make it to where bush can be president until he dies, and then we should get rid of the laberal congress. That way bush can make decisions without having to involve laberals.
what's a laberal?

I'd like to hear your opinion on how you think John Stewart would be as President of the U.S.A. He did after all write a book about politics (America: The Book), he's old enough, and he also has the charisma that might be neccessary for running. So... what do you say? Oh, and be sure to vote.

I would certainly vote for him.

Jon Stewart has what I'd call, for lack of a better term, a great negative wisdom. He's great at spotting bad ideas and pointing out the flaws. It would be nice if politicians thought that this was a good thing, instead they just complain "well what's your idea?"

I've seen no evidence that Jon would make a good president, however if a candidate said that he'd like Jon Stewart to be his secretary of state, I would soooo vote for that guy.

what's a laberal?

It's a liberal visiting the south.

Much like how in the south baptists worship a vampire ghost named jeh-EE-za-uz keh-RAI-st, that the rest of us know as Jesus Christ, Except the spanish who know him as heh-SOOS.

*to that theme song that marching bands play*
Daa, Da Daa, Da Da Da Da Da. Daaaaah Duh Duh Da Daaa. Duh daaah Duh Daaa....

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages. Presenting a new, unbiased candidate for a better America. Honest, Intelligent, and devoted to the People of America, I present to you Jon Stewart, and his runnig mate, Steven Colbert. Together, these two men will remake American politics. They will whip Congress back into shape. They will keep the Supreme Court on their toes. And they will criticize themselves so forcefully that there is an absolute guarantee of a 100% no screw-up presidency. Stewart Colbert '08! It is time to lead America into a better tomorrow! Go JON!

Nah. Stewart should run as a democrat and Colbert as a Republican. That would be fun, because enough conservatives would think that he was sincere that they would split the vote between him and the real republicans.

Actually GW Bush is not no moron. He is really quite smart
smart for a monkey i guess so.

Indeed. Bushanomics is always a riot. Laberal indeed...
The trick is gonna be figuring out *accurately* who s/he's the puppet of.

Nah. Stewart should run as a democrat and Colbert as a Republican. That would be fun, because enough conservatives would think that he was sincere that they would split the vote between him and the real republicans.

Actually, Colbert can't run as president. A lot of people will find this hard to believe, but he was born in France.

Actually, Colbert can't run as president. A lot of people will find this hard to believe, but he was born in France.

Shucks. I was actually thinking that if Jon Stewart ran for Pres, with Colbert as VP, with the platform "we have no platform but at least we recognize that government these days exists mostly for entertainment and publicity purposes" they would totally win.

It's Jon Stewart, and yeah, I agree with you. Jon Stewart would make the perfect President! (Along with Eminem and one of the guys from Green Day)screw Eminem, but i think Jon Stewart should run for president with Billie Joe as his vice president. That would be so fucking awesome!:p

if they ran, and i was old enough, i would so totally vote for them.

*daydreams about it*

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If you actually believe America would vote for this loon. You're wrong, infact if he was a candidate he wouldn't get one state. Sorry, but people who play in pothead movies don't win. People don't want people who joke around in the white house. And people don't want a liberal who associates himself with hollywood and the so called "socialists" class. When actually they are people who think the country would be better off if they shutted up, and formed a line behind them. Yes, the good guys are the terrorists, and the bad guys are the U.S. soldiers. oh yeah, in your fucking dreams people. put down the pipe and get back into reality. Jon Stuart doesn't have the balls nor the capability to run for president.

why limit ourselves to just one actor-turned-canidate? I call for a Christopher Walken vs. Jon Stewart 2008 election. http://walken2008.ytmnd.com/
EDIT: See also, the hoax site http://walkenforpres.com/

If you actually believe America would vote for this loon. You're wrong, infact if he - let's shorten this a bit - have the balls nor the capability to run for president.
This just in--the American voters are uninformed! I know this must come as a shock to you Kathode Ray, but the thing is, people would vote for him. And just because Stewart happens to be an actor doesn't mean he has the political view associated with Hollywood. Remember Reagan? I'm not sure, but I don't think he was a Communist just because he was an actor.

This just in--the American voters are uninformed! I know this must come as a shock to you Kathode Ray, but the thing is, people would vote for him. And just because Stewart happens to be an actor doesn't mean he has the political view associated with Hollywood. Remember Reagan? I'm not sure, but I don't think he was a Communist just because he was an actor.

And Hollywood wasn't as corrupt back then in 50's. They had movies of PRO-WAR about ww2, and they supported it. Now it's sympathizing with the enemies of our war. And trying to make the enemies look like the ones who are the good guys and the US soldiers are the terrorists.

People always know who they're voting for. I think you would vote for Jon Stuart, And I don't think you are misinformed. America is not misinformed, the only ones who are misinformed, are the ones telling them they are misinformed. And when you do this to stupid fickle minded 14 year olds, they go out and listen to Anti-flaggot and watch shitheads like Jon Stuart.

Jon Stuart for president is a pipe dream. Get over it, it won't happen.

And Hollywood wasn't as corrupt back then in 50's. They had movies of PRO-WAR about ww2, and they supported it. Now it's sympathizing with the enemies of our war. And trying to make the enemies look like the ones who are the good guys and the US soldiers are the terrorists.

People always know who they're voting for. I think you would vote for Jon Stuart, And I don't think you are misinformed. America is not misinformed, the only ones who are misinformed, are the ones telling them they are misinformed. And when you do this to stupid fickle minded 14 year olds, they go out and listen to Anti-flaggot and watch shitheads like Jon Stuart.

Jon Stuart for president is a pipe dream. Get over it, it won't happen.

You underestimate the power of a populus where more people vote for American Idol than the President. This is America, Jon Stewart's victory is a distinct possibility. Thhe only thing he has a gainst him is that he's not a Protestant, and folks like you. And really, who cares about the latter?