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I love John Stewart, I only wish he would speak truth to power more objectively. Its pretty easy to bash and point out the many hypocrisies of the GOP these days, as there are reams of material. However, there is quite a bit out there from the other side as well and I wouldn't mind seeing his humor applied to politics more evenly.
I suspect when we Dems take over, jon will start making fun of us too. He wont have a choice, I don't think the otherside is going to have much left after Jan 09 (or when ever we get the white house). Meanwhile, its very hard to find a place to sit down and listen to left wing leaning humor. Im sure you on the right can list about 30 different places, however, watching Keith Oberman on MSNBC is good, but Jon Stewart is the King. I don't get HBO to watch Bill Mahr. Jon Stewart ROCKS
oddly enough, I get the same news, just condensed down to a half hour and its funny, as I would watching 2 hours of cable news. After all, they don't present the news anymore either. At least Jon Stewart is funny. Last night was one of the best EVER.
Oh, don't get me wrong. I love the Daily Show and watch it every night (thanks to TIVO), but I was just pointing out that he is a comedian, not a newscaster. This week's coverage of the RNC was particularly brilliant (although he did a pretty good job making fun of the DNC too).
I love John Stewart, I only wish he would speak truth to power more objectively. Its pretty easy to bash and point out the many hypocrisies of the GOP these days, as there are reams of material. However, there is quite a bit out there from the other side as well and I wouldn't mind seeing his humor applied to politics more evenly.
Yes, he's a little one-sided. Plenty of things to laugh about in Obama campaign, too. That's another reason I like Colbert better--although Jon Stewart does have some great zingers from time to time.
I love John Stewart, I only wish he would speak truth to power more objectively. Its pretty easy to bash and point out the many hypocrisies of the GOP these days, as there are reams of material. However, there is quite a bit out there from the other side as well and I wouldn't mind seeing his humor applied to politics more evenly.
He did do some good ones last week during the DCN, but you are right it is more towards the GOP. I think it is because of what you said there's just reams of material - it's like shooting fish in a barrel. There's always more material on the ruling party.
He did do some good ones last week during the DCN, but you are right it is more towards the GOP. I think it is because of what you said there's just reams of material - it's like shooting fish in a barrel. There's always more material on the ruling party.
Well, it is true that there's just so much more to work with on that side, especially now that Palin's on the GOP ticket. Talk about an irresistible goldmine for comics. It's not a matter of taking sides--she's very likeable, but how can they resist?
I think it is because of what you said there's just reams of material - it's like shooting fish in a barrel.
... or like shooting a moose from a helicopter?
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