I was proud of the unbias that I demonstrated by criticizing the recent vote by Republicans. I should have known that it wouldn't take long for democrats to trump them.
You should know that inside my blood is boiling and I'm doing a whole lot of self-editing on this one. The words I would like to say would get me in big trouble at home. I'm angry because what I'm about to tell you about highlights just how big of a joke we've become - literally. I've often felt that Congress doesn't take any of our problems all that seriously, that they somehow thing this is all some kind of game and now I know that this is how they feel. Regrettably, we're led by a bunch of - see I can't say what we're led by because there's no way to describe it without using obscenities, lots of them.
Today there's a dog and pony show congressional hearing on immigration reform and who has the subcommittee called to testify? None other than the highly qualified, widely respected for his experience in immigration law - Steven Freaking Colbert!!!!
And what's better he's going to be testifying in character!!! Did you get that? STEVEN COLBERT IS TESTIFYING IN FRONT OF CONGRESS IN CHARACTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I don't know what to say. The dems are in control of congress which means that they chair these committees which means that they are responsible for this joke only it's not a joke, they're completely serious. They're turning to a political comedian/satirist to testify under oath in front of congress. If I was a republican (or anybody with common sense) on that committee I would stand my butt up as soon as Colbert starts to take the oath and walk the heck out of there. The hallowed halls of congress are no place, NO PLACE, for that kind of circus.
This country is a freaking mess. It's a pathetic joke. We need immigration reform and we need our immigration laws enforced and THIS is their answer? Now look, when we had cable I watched The Daily Show. Jon Stewart is hilarious. Colbert is hilarious but these guys aren't journalists. They're comedians that make satirical political commentary. They're characters. And they're very, very good at that. I was well aware of the fact that there are alot of liberals who can't seem to separate fact from satire and they follow these shows as if they are legitimate news sources (trust me I know some) but I didn't know that even our congress people view these tv shows this way. I mean this would be like congress calling Carroll O'Connor to testify, in his Archie Bunker character, on the state of race relations in the
1970s. It's exactly the same and it's pathetic. Now I'm going to find out who runs this subcommittee and I'm going to send some emails. I may not self-edit as much in my email to whoever that pathetic piece of crap is.
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Dude, I think the solution here would be to elect Jon Stewart as President of the United states. Then it would be play-day every day!
ReplyDeleteHeck, he couldn't do any worse:)
Well, I don't know who Steven Colbert is, but if he is indeed a political comedian...wait a second, doesn't it seems like most politicians are comedians these days (just bad ones, because no one is laughing?)...well, then this truly is a shame. This is such an important issue, and the emotions are already running high. We need some real solutions, and some quality information and discussion. If the best they can do is bring in a comedian, I can fully understand your outrage. Stupid.
ReplyDeleteWell, he may or may not be "in character" for it. Did you know that Elmo was called before congress? Yes that's right, Elmo. Sometimes they call people that are involved in an issue and high profile to draw attention to proceedings that would otherwise be essentially invisible. Colbert has been pushing immigration issues on his show.
ReplyDeleteIs he an expert no. Colbert and Stewart are as much journalists and experts as Limbaugh, Beck, and Hannity. The problem of infotainment is a bipartisan one.
Good point Kyle. It's regrettable though if this is what it takes to draw attention: to get entertainers on board. I hate talk shows hosts, and probably political comedians, too...for one reason - they usually don't inform. They just get everyone worked up, based on usually nothing very credible, or a lot of biased personal opinions. They don't seem to do much for people other than one thing - entertain. And make lots of money while doing it.
ReplyDeleteGross.
Elmo was called to "testify" about increased funding for musical education. Though important, that's not nearly as serious an issue as immigration reform. By the way, both Elmo and Colbert were called to testify by Californians. I recall posting on here before about California and I think the current conversation supports my conclusions at the time about that state.
ReplyDeleteSo I see a clear difference in asking Elmo to testify about music education and Colbert to testify about a real problem which is affecting lives every single day in this world.
I understand that infotainment is bipartisan - Hannity makes my skin crawl but the current discussion concerns Colbert so that's what I'm addressing. When republicans call Limbaugh to testify before congress on something then I'll question that move as well.