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Stephen Colbert testifies before Congress

normnorm Posts: 31,146
edited September 2010 in A Moving Train
this whole thing is bizarre :shock: :lol::lol:

http://www.ktla.com/video/viral/sns-vir ... .htmlstory
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  • fifefife Posts: 3,327
    norm wrote:
    this whole thing is bizarre :shock: :lol::lol:

    http://www.ktla.com/video/viral/sns-vir ... .htmlstory

    Sorry but this makes me laugh and cry. what a joke of a government
  • BinauralJamBinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    colbert-captain-america-shield.jpg

    God Bless Him!
  • markin ballmarkin ball Posts: 1,075
    Yeah, I don't get it and I'm a big fan of his.
    "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win ."

    "With our thoughts we make the world"
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Well done Mr. Colbert.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    markin ball wrote:
    Yeah, I don't get it and I'm a big fan of his.
    ...
    His basic point is... you aren't going to find many Americans willing to get up at dawn, get driven to a bean field and spend over 8 hours in the blazing Sun to crawl on all fours, picking beans for the wages they are being paid.
    Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
    Hail, Hail!!!
  • markin ballmarkin ball Posts: 1,075
    Cosmo wrote:
    markin ball wrote:
    Yeah, I don't get it and I'm a big fan of his.
    ...
    His basic point is... you aren't going to find many Americans willing to get up at dawn, get driven to a bean field and spend over 8 hours in the blazing Sun to crawl on all fours, picking beans for the wages they are being paid.

    I understand what he is arguing but I just don't get how testifying in character is helpful.
    "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win ."

    "With our thoughts we make the world"
  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    markin ball wrote:
    Cosmo wrote:
    markin ball wrote:
    Yeah, I don't get it and I'm a big fan of his.
    ...
    His basic point is... you aren't going to find many Americans willing to get up at dawn, get driven to a bean field and spend over 8 hours in the blazing Sun to crawl on all fours, picking beans for the wages they are being paid.

    I understand what he is arguing but I just don't get how testifying in character is helpful.
    ...
    I guess it's the message, not the messenger, that's important.
    Plus... it was funny and kind of shows how far out of touch some of our representatives are with basic American culture. I mean, I do not expect them to know about every aspect of American culture, but they do employ a small army of interns and assistants to clue them in on who Stephen Clobert is.
    It makes a joke out of what Congress has become... because Congress is a joke.
    Also, Elmo from Sesame Street remained in character when he spoke to Congress.
    Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
    Hail, Hail!!!
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Colbert was also drawing attention to the issue, as we are talking about it now...

    Plus, its hilarious.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • arqarq Posts: 8,049
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Colbert was also drawing attention to the issue, as we are talking about it now...

    Plus, its hilarious.

    And poignant!
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it"
    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Why not (V) (°,,,,°) (V) ?
  • SmellymanSmellyman Asia Posts: 4,527
    Brilliant!!
  • TriumphantAngelTriumphantAngel Posts: 1,760
    Cosmo wrote:
    markin ball wrote:
    Cosmo wrote:
    ...
    His basic point is... you aren't going to find many Americans willing to get up at dawn, get driven to a bean field and spend over 8 hours in the blazing Sun to crawl on all fours, picking beans for the wages they are being paid.

    I understand what he is arguing but I just don't get how testifying in character is helpful.
    ...
    I guess it's the message, not the messenger, that's important.
    Plus... it was funny and kind of shows how far out of touch some of our representatives are with basic American culture. I mean, I do not expect them to know about every aspect of American culture, but they do employ a small army of interns and assistants to clue them in on who Stephen Clobert is.
    It makes a joke out of what Congress has become... because Congress is a joke.
    Also, Elmo from Sesame Street remained in character when he spoke to Congress.

    lol cosmo nails it again.
  • SmellymanSmellyman Asia Posts: 4,527
    "and I know after my testimonial...the two sides will get together and do what is best for the American people......Like you always do."

    LOL something like that.
  • JR8805JR8805 Posts: 169
    The man is brilliant! And he has a big heart. He's doing more for what's good for this country than most of the people we've elected. You go, Colbert!!!
  • kenny olavkenny olav Posts: 3,319
    :lol: It was funnier watching it a 2nd time because I wasn't struck at how odd it all was. His White House Correspondents Dinner speech was funnier and more brutal in its attack, but this one is pretty damn good too.
  • aerialaerial Posts: 2,319
    How can the Democrats claim they take this situation serious after this stupid move…..I did not watch this but I think the issue is Illegal people in this country…. Democrats, They cannot even stay on subject…
    “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” Abraham Lincoln
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    aerial wrote:
    How can the Democrats claim they take this situation serious after this stupid move…..I did not watch this but I think the issue is Illegal people in this country…. Democrats, They cannot even stay on subject…
    How can the Republicans claim they take education seriously after having Elmo testify?
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    aerial wrote:
    How can the Democrats claim they take this situation serious after this stupid move…..I did not watch this but I think the issue is Illegal people in this country…. Democrats, They cannot even stay on subject…
    ...
    The joke is... people like yourself that fails to get the joke. You cry about the Illegals taking your jobs... are you willing to pick beans at the current wages being offered? Do you know anyone willing to do that?
    Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
    Hail, Hail!!!
  • aerialaerial Posts: 2,319
    Cosmo wrote:
    aerial wrote:
    How can the Democrats claim they take this situation serious after this stupid move…..I did not watch this but I think the issue is Illegal people in this country…. Democrats, They cannot even stay on subject…
    ...
    The joke is... people like yourself that fails to get the joke. You cry about the Illegals taking your jobs... are you willing to pick beans at the current wages being offered? Do you know anyone willing to do that?
    The only thing I cry about is that people are getting away with breaking the law...
    “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” Abraham Lincoln
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    keeponrockin wrote:
    aerial wrote:
    How can the Democrats claim they take this situation serious after this stupid move…..I did not watch this but I think the issue is Illegal people in this country…. Democrats, They cannot even stay on subject…
    How can the Republicans claim they take education seriously after having Elmo testify?
    Waiting for a response to this.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • markin ballmarkin ball Posts: 1,075
    Cosmo wrote:
    aerial wrote:
    How can the Democrats claim they take this situation serious after this stupid move…..I did not watch this but I think the issue is Illegal people in this country…. Democrats, They cannot even stay on subject…
    ...
    The joke is... people like yourself that fails to get the joke. You cry about the Illegals taking your jobs... are you willing to pick beans at the current wages being offered? Do you know anyone willing to do that?

    The illegals are not taking our jobs, the jobs aren't even available to us because we (citizens) are required to be paid at least minimum wage by law. Let's enforce the labor laws and make these farms play by the rules and then we can answer the question "Are Ameicans willing to pick beans?" And if the answer is no, it begs another question: Is it acceptable to treat exploit any group of human beings, citizens or not, as an economic sub-class in our society?"
    "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win ."

    "With our thoughts we make the world"
  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    markin ball wrote:
    The illegals are not taking our jobs, the jobs aren't even available to us because we (citizens) are required to be paid at least minimum wage by law. Let's enforce the labor laws and make these farms play by the rules and then we can answer the question "Are Ameicans willing to pick beans?" And if the answer is no, it begs another question: Is it acceptable to treat exploit any group of human beings, citizens or not, as an economic sub-class in our society?"
    ...
    Those jobs ARE available to you... you can ask for the minimum wage, paid overtime after 8 hours, company supplied safety equipment (gloves, back braces, etc...) and medical coverage... but, there is no guarantee you are going to get it.... not as long as there are people willing to do the same work... and more work.. for less than you demand.
    If you were to get paid those wages and work only those hours... there would be multiple shifts required and the cost of beans would be about 10 dollars a pound. Do you believe Americans are willing to pay 10 bucks for a pound of beans... when they can get them from Central America for 79 cents a pound?
    The economics of beans does not support the U.S. workers expectations of a days work.
    ...
    So... a solution to the Illegal Immigrant problem... move all of our bean fields to Mexico.
    Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
    Hail, Hail!!!
  • arqarq Posts: 8,049
    Cosmo wrote:
    So... a solution to the Illegal Immigrant problem... move all of our bean fields to Mexico.

    they_took_our_jobs_tshirt-d23564803.jpg&t=1

    and our beans? :lol:
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it"
    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Why not (V) (°,,,,°) (V) ?
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