And roasting the media too?
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-869183917758574879
2006-09-23 12:36:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It was great! Even more subtle was the implication that maybe bigwigs from the press and the administration shouldn't be shmoozing with each other; the press should be putting his feet to the fire!
2006-09-23 12:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by adphllps 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with both David and Jared in the responses thus far. The Stephen Colbert lampoon was brilliantly done---so well done, in fact, that most Republicans did not realize right away this was a "roasting" until Colbert made the reference to Bush being "the same on Wednesday as he is on Monday, no matter what happens on Tuesday" (9/11 occurred on Tuesday). I missed part of the Colbert schtick, and so went to C-SPAN where the event was recorded and this is when I became a real fan of Stephen Colbert (pronounced "Colbear" with a silent T). Rush Limbaugh is bloated with self-loathing and has so many personal foibles that would be opened to "roasting" that I truly doubt he would be willing to participate even if asked. I would have also enjoyed seeing Jon Stewart, Lewis Black, or Bill Maher as guest speakers. Jay Leno was NOT funny...he seems to have lost his edge in comedic circles.
2016-03-27 05:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he did a great job. really gutsy though. I am not convinced there really is freedom of speech without repercussions- most times it sems like the comittment to freedom and democracy is skin deep - a good line to talk until the freedoms and democratic wishes start running counter to the entrenched interests.
2006-09-23 12:39:59 · answer #3 · answered by JustaThought 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes...I love Stephen Colbert. :)
2006-09-23 12:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Indeed. It was all the more hilarious because Bush thought he was being applauded -- he didn't get the "subtle" point at all.
2006-09-23 12:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Aided by the fact that I don;t think Bush "got it".
2006-09-23 12:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course he did. I just find it hard to believe they let him in. Don't they watch the show??
2006-09-23 12:44:15 · answer #7 · answered by kdrevette 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yea Stephen does well
2006-09-23 12:39:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
That was hilarious.
2006-09-23 13:09:43 · answer #9 · answered by a4140145 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What's a 'Colbert'?
2006-09-23 12:41:36 · answer #10 · answered by Walter Ridgeley 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋