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Measuring the "Colbert Bump"
An anonymous reader writes "Democratic politicians receive a 40% increase in contributions in the 30 days after appearing on the comedy cable show The Colbert Report. In contrast, their Republican counterparts essentially gain nothing. Moreover, even a cursory analysis demonstrates that despite being a comedy program The Colbert Report appears to exercise 'disproportionate real world influence' — likely due to the 'elite demographic' of its audience." In my home we refer to Stephen as "Loud Daddy" because my child would scream bloody murder when we paused him (and only him) on screen. Even at 8 months old the kid has strange taste.
The first person to actually question the Bush regime said it right to his face at the press awards banquet.
I believe that was the "White House Press Correspondence Association Dinner." Although he spoke a lot of truth and I thoroughly enjoyed it, he also said this to the Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong from China:
I believe in democracy. I believe democracy is our greatest export. At least until China figures out a way to stamp it out of plastic for three cents a unit. As a matter of fact, Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong, welcome. Your great country makes our Happy Meals possible. I said it's a celebration.
It's all truth, too. But it is not diplomatic. At what point do you call it "balls" versus "being an asshole." You may not respect China but whether or not you do, we are all living on the same planet.
My work here is dung.
Not to overplay the "Republicans are a bunch of old humorless farts" stereotype, but let's face it, Republicans aren't exactly Comedy Central's chief demographic in general (and they sure aren't the primary audience of "The Daily Show" or "The Colbert Report"). Even when conservatives do come on Stewart or Colbert, it's generally a very uncomfortable interview (polite applause from the audience, host trying desperately to think of something good to say).
Yeah, I wonder how many legmen got nervous when Al Capone wanted a sit-down? Stewart is a pretentious ass who looks down and mocks conservatives. Colbert does the same, just in character. Conservatives aren't invited to share views, they're invited as fodder for ridicule. Whether your a Dem or Repub, if you can't see that you're blind.
Please. If it doesn't have the name "George A. Ramero" on it, it's not a real zombie movie.
Dedicated Cthulhu Cultist since 4523 BC.
Don't forget about Governor Jesse Ventura! Actually, maybe you should forget about him.
Well, I'm not going to forget about him. I'm hoping he'll run for president in 2012 (if the country isn't completely screwed up beyond repair by then). He'd make a much better president than either of the crappy choices we have this year.
"Somebody has to do something. It's just incredibly pathetic it has to be us."
--- Jerry Garcia
I don't doubt it. That would be the liberal media in the back getting a kick out of a liberal host taking free shots at a Republican president.