nature
climber
CO
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Feb 26, 2012 - 09:38pm PT
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That was a good one.
and the predictions for the future.... war on the catholic church... who's stupid enough to believe that BS? Oh.... yeah.... lot's of people.
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nature
climber
CO
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Last nights show was vintage excellent Jon Stewart.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/mon-april-2-2012-mohamed-nasheed
1st segment - Mit Romney's "outstanding" endorsements
2nd segment - Mexican-American studies in Arizona
3rd segment (extended) - President Mohamed Nasheed talks climate and democracy.
3rd segment from the look on Jon's face when he introduce his guest that it was going to be serious and seriously good. Jon was noticeably moved by Mr. Nasheed.
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Dr. F.
Ice climber
SoCal
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Grover Norquist is a the very definition Extreme douche bag.
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nature
climber
CO
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yeah, the episode showed just how much of a douchetard he is.
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apogee
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 3, 2012 - 04:49pm PT
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What really makes you scratch your head about that Norquist interview is how shallow his rationale is, and how much difficulty he has in defending it. Why there are so many Repugs who signed on to it, and how they weren't able to see how such a ridiculous pledge would only box them into a corner, is a clear reflection on the level of aptitude that pervades that party these days.
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Dr. F.
Ice climber
SoCal
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They are allowed to lower taxes, but never raise them
So they lower them to the bares bones, then claim they can be raised
and just crash the plane into the river.
Then say, "it was our only Option, we had to crash it, since we ran out of fuel."
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apogee
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 11, 2012 - 10:58pm PT
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This interview with Tom Goldstein is pretty interesting:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-april-3-2012/exclusive---tom-goldstein-extended-interview-pt--1
The guy who argued Bush v Gore in front of the SCOTUS, and against the recent strip search law. He's obviously quite sharp and astute...I'd love to hear more of his views on the SCOTUS.
With the clear trend of conservative-aligned rulings in the last 10 years or so, I've pretty much concluded that the SCOTUS really is primarily a political tool of the right wing. When Goldstein is asked his opinion on this, for all of his own ideologic views, he said he does not believe that this is the case. I actually believed him...for a moment, it restored a bit of faith in our governing system.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Topic Author's Reply - May 6, 2012 - 10:46pm PT
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David Barton & Stewart:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-may-1-2012/exclusive---david-barton-extended-interview-pt--1
Barton has been a regular guest- I give Stewart credit for engaging him in a challenging yet respectful manner (in the context of a comedi-pundit). Still, it's Barton's circular, dizzying, twisted take on the presence of religion in our political and social system that makes me want to wring his scrawny neck.
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Jun 13, 2012 - 10:40pm PT
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If you can stand it, this is a great discussion of the investment/banking system vs. those who are actually investing in it....
I thought it was highly interesting and well done interview-that was good viewing... I actually listened to the whole thing. Also meant to see if there were any comments in this thread about it, glad to see it Apogee...
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paul roehl
Boulder climber
california
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Jun 28, 2012 - 12:29am PT
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Have to say these last two nights Stewart has been at his best, with an insightful and devastating wit; he is the enemy of hypocrisy. How he puts it together night after night is really amazing. Poor Fox news!
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Jul 13, 2012 - 11:23pm PT
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Somebody wants more money.
My guess Stewart / Colbert % Co. are the ones wanting more money, because it's only their outfit DTV isn't carrying anymore.
Call Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, and tell them to back off from being such greedy pigs.
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bullfrog
Trad climber
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Jul 14, 2012 - 12:26am PT
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This got me thinking a little, and likely going OT to the point the thread should be forked. (How do you do that here ;-) )
There is "straight" political discussion. Then there is what you can expose by being wholly or partially satirical. Then there is what you can get away with discussing about politics by wrapping it up in science fiction.
Letting the ball roll here and seeing where it goes...
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