SlowBurn68 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/14/opinion/...amp;oref=slogin A Mock Columnist, Amok By MAUREEN DOWDPublished: October 14, 2007 I was in my office, writing a column on the injustice of relative marginal tax rates for hedge fund managers, when I saw Stephen Colbert on TV. He was sneering that Times columns make good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 That's some good stuff! Think he wrote that alone, or with his writing team? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I love that guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I've definitely had a major crush on him since the White House Correspondents Dinner thing. Think he wrote that alone, or with his writing team?I wouldn't be surprised if it was 100% Colbert. That man is brilliant. I love watching his interviews on the Colbert Report because you can tell how sharp and funny he really is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 "Law and Order never sufficiently explained why the Manhattan D.A. had an accent like an Appalachian catfish wrestler". Brilliant! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Hahaha Colbert has got some knee-slapping humor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katie3 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Colbert is pretty much brilliant! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 This op-ed is funny, but I prefer him on the ert to in print. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Thanks for my new signature. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 He does have one thing going for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 He does have one thing going for him. Over your head, is he? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Over your head, is he?Indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 NEW YORK (AP) -- Stephen Colbert has announced his candidacy for president on "The Colbert Report," tossing his satirical hat into the ring of an already crowded race. Stephen Colbert looks like a formidable candidate. "I shall seek the office of the president of the United States," Colbert said Tuesday on his Comedy Central show as red, white and blue balloons fell around him. Colbert, 43, had recently satirized the coyness of would-be presidential candidates by refusing to disclose whether he would seek the country's highest office -- a refusal that often came without any prompting. Shortly before making the announcement, Colbert appeared on "The Daily Show" (the show that spawned Colbert's spin-off) and played cagey, claiming he was only ready to consider a White House bid. He entered the studio set pulled by a bicycle pedaled by Uncle Sam and quickly pulled out a bale of hay and a bottle of beer to show that he was "an Average Joe." Colbert said his final decision would be announced on a "more prestigious show," which turned out to be his own. "After nearly 15 minutes of soul-searching, I have heard the call," said Colbert. His recent best-seller, "I Am America (And So Can You!)," allowed him to mock the now-standard approach to a White House run, complete with a high-profile book tour. Colbert said he planned to run in South Carolina, "and South Carolina alone." The state, one of the key early primaries, is also Colbert's native state. Earlier this week, South Carolina public television station ETV invited Colbert to announce his candidacy on its air. Exactly how far the mock conservative pundit planned to stretch his impression of a presidential candidate wasn't clear. Colbert rarely breaks character on camera, including at his memorable speech at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner last year. The Comedy Central host has often mobilized his fans ("Colbert Nation"), encouraging them to vote to have a Hungarian bridge named after him, for example, or to vandalize Web site Wikipedia.com with his version of "truthiness" and "wikiality." Colbert said he would run as both a Democrat and Republican. He earlier explained the strategy: "I can lose twice." He claimed three running mate possibilities: Colbert-Huckabee, Colbert-Putin or Colbert-Colbert. Minutes after announcing his presidential pursuit, Colbert welcomed CBS political analyst Jeff Greenfield to ask how he had changed the race. "This is going to be one for the books," said Greenfield. A spokesman for Colbert said he would be unavailable for further comment Tuesday evening. In a guest column for Maureen Dowd in Sunday's New York Times, Colbert wrote: "I am not ready to announce yet -- even though it's clear that the voters are desperate for a white, male, middle-aged, Jesus-trumpeting alternative." He's awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Well, now that is totally awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Sad thing is I'm more comfortable with the idea of Colbert as president than any of the other (real) potential cantidates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 It's gonna fuck up some shit!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 The Colbert Report is the funniest show on television! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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