Oh, Michelle, they are mortgaging the future of Chinese children. Do you really suppose we’ll repay those T-bills? And it’s not like the Chinese would do something revengeful should we default….

Karen, do you live life expecting to renig on contracts? Neither do I. Neither should the United States and we should take this debt seriously.
You’re sort of making a point that Boris attempted – don’t worry about the debt, the money’s not real. You’re saying that we borrowed doesn’t matter because we’re not going to pay it back anyway.

American children get to pay off the debt when they come of age while Chinese children get to collect on it when they come of age. Who would you rather be?

“Yet another reason not to rely on Jon Stewart as your news source.”
The headline is funny considering Michele used Jon Stewart in another blog to attack Obama.
Another hypocrisy is the number of Republican earmarks in the stimulus bill.
One of the biggest hypocrites, Kit Bond (R-Mo), was at the top for earmarks, while Claire McCaskill (D-Mo) has never requested an earmark.
Bond is constantly in the news with conflicting statements in his non-stop attack on Obama.

Julie, commentary does not equal news.
Jon Stewart is a commentator who comments on the news.
A journalist, he is not.
attacking the blogger does not make whatever point you’re attempting to make.

You really have to live on another planet to truly believe that the “tea parties” were spontaneous grass-roots events. They were sponsored & promoted by Fox News and other Righties.
The hypocrisy is overwhelming. For 8 yrs the conservatives said nothing as Bush spent and spent and spent, got us into wars, shredded the Constitution, etc. Only when a Democrat was elected into office did they suddenly become worred about defict spending and civil rights. (And they blamed this all on Obama!) Where were the marches then Michele? You conservatives sat on your butts and said not a word.
As for your claim that you conservatives showed your displeasure by sitting out the last election all I have to say is “Oh please!”. Spare me the nonsense.

Richard is correct.
Considering that the economy is still contracting, many businesses are on the edge of bankruptcy, the number of unemployed are increasing the last thing the government should do is stop spending.
The spending should be more targetted, but Congress makes that impossible by too many things for their state.
I believe targetting energy, health care, and education will provide a better future for the coming generations. In the long run the cost now will pay in the future.
Studies exist that show the extreme cost of emergency room treatment for the uninsured, which we all pay.
It will reduce our dependence on tyrants that control oil – the tryants that Obama would not have to fake respect if we had not wasted the last 35 yrs not doing anything improvements, while voting to give the wealthy the largest share of tax cuts that did not trickle down.
More stimulus bills will be passed.

I watch Jon Stewart all the time. He makes be laugh harder than anyone else in the world.
At the same time I wish he did not make me laugh because the world would be a better world if Jon ran out of material. The supposed news he covers is not journalism.
Studies have shown that Jon’s audience is better informed because the viewer has to understand politics and what is going on now and in the past to get his jokes.
I got a big laugh out of Jon’s tea party video when he screamed in warning, “Do NOT get in the van with that man” in reference to Glen Beck. Not that I think Beck would abuse children physically, but he is poisoning the minds of many, including adults.

Do all those spontaneous tea party folks have the solution to the current economic situation? No, they just like to protest, (with encouragement from the right), get their faces on the TV. Fortunately in this country, they can peacefully march about and shout.

Oh, and I agree with a post above. Jon Stewart has never claimed to be a news source…he comments. That is a whole different ball game. AND he is excellent at what he does.

Pagansister, read up on Ron Paul.

read up on Ron Paul.
I think it’s so funny that you come out now, loud and strong, as a Ron Paul supporter. I had no indication of that until after the election.
I caught a glimpse of Beck on TV the other night, first time seeing/hearing him. He reminded me to Ted Haggard. And not in a good way. ’nuff said.

I voted for him in the primary. I wasn’t real active politically until after that.

You don’t hear me going on about Romney.

The reason the Fox dude using the “Fascist” bomb on Obama is funny is because of Hannity, Limbaugh, Michele, etc. calling Obama a socialist/Marxist. Obama cannot be both.
Jon Stewart’s Video used in Michelle’s video clip is below. The video is hilarious, especially the ending. The “Tea Party Tyranny” with
John Oliver (British) is also funny. He interview Americans at a tea party protest in Morristown, NJ.
Nationwide Tax Protests
Notice the Marxist sign at the beginning of the video
Jon Stewart’s 1st Tea Party Video
Tempest in a Tea Party

You don’t hear me going on about Romney.
I don’t hear much of anybody going on about Romney.
But Paul has some good thoughts. And when I read somebody saying, “well, nobody else has any ideas…” that’s not quite true – there are people out there who are against the power grab by the federal government who do have alternatives.

That Babbling Chick would “rely” on Jon Stewart as her “news source” speaks volumes about her cred as a “journalist” – something that Mr. Stewart does not even pretend to be.
DIS-MISSED!

Yippee. We have a “Guy” on the lib side.
woohoo.

But Paul has some good thoughts.
Well, I thought so too but I don’t remember any conservatives giving him any credence. I mean, I thought you guys all thought he was a whack-job. I was wrong, fwiw.

I posted way before the primary (November of 2007 one of those “quizzes” that tells you which candidate falls into your political ideology. Ron Paul was at the top of my chart”.
So he’s been on my radar for a while.

Ron Paul was the best man in the last race. His ideas reflect mine quite well. Obama was elected so let’s see how things turn out. If things go badly vote Ron Paul in 2012.

We’ll see how it turns out – but we don’t need to be silent in the meantime.

So, the point of this post is that a comedian on a network called Comedy Central took a quote from a reporter on FOX news network out of context. The “truth” we are to take away from Fox news is that both Republicans and Democrats are facists. Hmmm…
And, the anger of the right about overspending did not result in protests, but led to sitting out elections. How did that work as a strategy? Did overspending end? Why not continue that strategy now?
Yes, you really skewered those “lefties” with this post.

Well, shoot, I even commented on that post of yourn.
It seems my memory is as flawed as that quiz.

@gmo2 – Sigh. It isn’t about right versus left. It’s about the government spending too much money. Passing it out to corporations is only a symptom.

John Stewart’s mantra:
“I’m but a humble comedian” “I’m but a humble comedian” “I’m but a humble comedian” “I’m but a humble comedian”…”and oh yeah, I want to have serious discussions with my political guests when I have them on too…you know, as a typical LEFTY LIB I want it both ways”.
Next Please!

Guy, there’s nothing wrong with a comedian having a serious conversation. That does not make his program a news program.

“You’re sort of making a point that Boris attempted – don’t worry about the debt, the money’s not real. You’re saying that we borrowed doesn’t matter because we’re not going to pay it back anyway.”
I’m not saying it doesn’t matter. I am saying I don’t expect that politicians of either side will pay it back.

It’s a comedy show, not a news broadcast.
I don’t assume that comedians are obligated to be unbiased or accurate and am not so foolish as to confuse satirists with journalists. Those who do, be they on the left or right, are being even sillier than the comedians themselves.

I just read this at Commonweal, so somebody (Frank Rich, NYT) thinks Comedy Central programs are relevant.
I suppose that’s why michele is trying to undercut them.

Ron Paul has run for President several times. He has two major things going against him. The Republican Party will not support him. There are not enough true conservatives to elect him.
He did not win one state.
“I don’t hear much of anybody going on about Romney”
He has frequently been in the news lately. It is obvious that he is interested in another run in 2012.

Frank Rich is one of the best liberal authors. He is also a journalist that usually does a good job at giving links to sources for facts. I learned a considerable amount from him about John McCain’s history.
As liberals do, he has written a couple recent articles that disagreed with Obama.
I think the Comedy Central programs are relevant because they often point out the hypocrisy or give people a different view of things. It could cause people to think more about a subject.
I also read conservative David Brooks at the NYT.

@Robert, if you truly believe Jon Stewart has been doing that show just for yuks and grins, I have some sweet real estate I want show you south of the Pacific Ocean. You can’t have that much vitriol – much less creativity – if you are looking for jokes.
Besides, where is comedy born? Reality. He feels it. He believes it. So, he says it.
@Julie, if Robert said it like you did, I probably wouldn’t have commented. Nicely done.
Peace.

HiScrivener is correct about Jon Stewart, “He feels it. He believes it. So, he says it.” Stewart is a good guy!
Jon Stewart On Crossfire
October 15, 2004
Stewart clearly demonstrated how relevant he can be. He felt very strongly about what he said. His appearance helped get the Cross Fire canceled.
Stewart criticized the state of television journalism and pleaded with the show’s hosts to “stop hurting America,” and referred to both Carlson and co-host Paul Begala as “partisan hacks.” When posted on the Internet, this exchange became widely viewed and a topic of much media discussion.
Jim Cramer Pt. 1
Stewart received many good reviews for his program with Cramer, including statements about Stewart’s journalistic skills.
Stewart called out Cramer in a way few people can do. Stewart was very angry, but he remained composed, although I have a feeling he would have liked to spit on Cramer.

Stewart said that the Fox reporter “dropped the F-Bomb” on OBAMA, not on either party. The reporter’s response that he called both parties fascist is a non-sequitur. And the reporter DID call Obama’s bill fascist.

MzEllen
April 19, 2009 5:20 PM
Guy, there’s nothing wrong with a comedian having a serious conversation. That does not make his program a news program.
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Unfortunately Mz, in your typical self-righteous crusading you don’t even get the points from those on this side of the line. The point was, Stewart HIDES behind the role of comedian when he is being taken to task for his inaccuracies but then wants to wear the garb a credible person yet without the responsibility to answer for it.

Even the most liberals of us are right from time to time, Guy. We all know who and what Stewart is and what his goals are. But my daddy always said, “even a blind pig finds an acorn now and then”

Fascism like Fox & The Bush Administration were in bed together?

Ken, and they still are! Look at all the “exclusive” interviews with Traitor Cheney. It’s about time somebody performed some non-torture on Cheney with a waterboard. It’s not torture (although some of the people who “weren’t tortured” on waterboards died, that’s just a coincidence). It’s just a prank! A hazing ritual! The prisoners have a good old chuckle once it’s all over, because it’s not torture, dontcha know!
I’d love to get hold of Cheney and give him 183 separate incidents of “not-torture” waterboarding. I’m not advocating torture, mind you, because Cheney has already said it’s not-torture.

Conservative Rod Dreher just posted a blog that includes agreeing with Catholic blogger Mark Shea’s Blog about Jon Stewart in relation to torture. It is good to see a few more conservative Christians stand up against torture.
Jon Stewart continues to do public service
<a href=" Jon”>http://tinyurl.com/cpbgy2“>Jon Stewart – We Don’t Torture
Your Name, I agree with your Cheney statements.
The latest – Obama said it is the Attorney General’s decision on whether to take legal action on the decision makers
It is possible that Congress will impeach Jay Bybee – currently a judge on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
I would love it to include Bush/Cheney that thought they were above the law, while killing thousands of innocent people and putting us deeply in debt for no reason.

“Jon Stewart is a commentator who comments on the news.”
and yet he’s more informed on the news upon which he comments than so many who “report” the news. and he’s more pertinent than anything run on the fox “news” channel. a sad commentary for the republican sound machine when they’re undone by a lone comedian and a small crew of writers.

Another reason to attack conservatives: it’s fun. They get so pissed off, it doesn’t take much. I recommend everyone to try it, great fun.

Wait… so when Bush took us from that surplus and into debt, that’s nothing compared to this? If you also include that Bush ran out the surplus, then Bush spent much more than the Obama administration. The Tea Parties SHOULD be mocked because they’re trying to parallel it to the Boston Tea Party… an event which all about taxation without representation. They are represented now.
You can’t praise Democracy and then get mad when Democracy doesn’t work the way you want it to. In spite of what looks like, Barack Obama was elected President by the majority if the American people. Why is it when Bush was elected Democrats had to “sit down, shut up and deal with it,” but with the election of Obama, Repulicans are allowed to do anything they want. From calling him a socialist, marxist, communist, terrorist, facist, Hitler (can we please stop with the Hitler stuff… you know who else gave great speeches? Ronald Reagen) and that’s okay. But just about criticism that was thrown at Bush, Republicans were able to act like that particular person was not an American… etc. etc.
Jon Stewart was only talking about how ridiculous it is because there are people going to these protest who aren’t protesting Taxes, but protesting the election of Obama. There are some people who didn’t even know what they were protesting! How can you take a protest seriously when there are a number of people who are there holding up signs that have nothing to do with protesting spending and taxes? When there are a number of people who have absolutely no clue just why they’re there?