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Old 09-20-2010, 07:51 AM   #1
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You don't get the point. Jon Stewart is a pompous ass who makes holier than thou points when he is actually only a satirist trying to sound like he knows more than the people he attacks.
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Old 09-20-2010, 08:00 AM   #2
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That point is not made by that shitty video.
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Old 09-20-2010, 08:47 PM   #3
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That point is not made by that shitty video.
I think it was.
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Old 09-20-2010, 09:12 AM   #4
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How is Stewart's infotainment any different than Limbaugh's? Just in style, not substance.
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Old 09-20-2010, 01:33 PM   #5
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How is Stewart's infotainment any different than Limbaugh's? Just in style, not substance.
I've seen just part of one Stewart show. I've heard pieces of a half dozen or so Limbaugh shows. So I'm not an expert by any means. But I bet if you put a hate-o-meter on both shows you'd see a wide difference.
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Old 09-20-2010, 04:45 PM   #6
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I've seen just part of one Stewart show. I've heard pieces of a half dozen or so Limbaugh shows. So I'm not an expert by any means. But I bet if you put a hate-o-meter on both shows you'd see a wide difference.
They're appealing to different audiences, but just opposite sides of the same coin imo. Limbaugh uses outrage, Stewart uses arrogance, both pretend to be telling the truth.
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Old 09-20-2010, 04:53 PM   #7
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Describing itself as a fake news program, The Daily Show draws its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organizations, and often, aspects of the show itself.
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Approximately 54% of The Daily Show viewers scored in the high knowledge range, followed by Jim Lehrer's program at 53% and Bill O'Reilly's program at 51%, significantly higher than the 34% of network morning show viewers.
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Old 09-20-2010, 04:57 PM   #8
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They're appealing to different audiences, but just opposite sides of the same coin imo. Limbaugh uses outrage, Stewart uses arrogance, both pretend to be telling the truth.
I can't agree more. To hold Stewart up as something to emulate would be to hold up Rush as something to emulate. Both are asshats.
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Old 09-20-2010, 08:53 PM   #9
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They're appealing to different audiences, but just opposite sides of the same coin imo. Limbaugh uses outrage, Stewart uses arrogance, both pretend to be telling the truth.
I see what you did there Jinx...the outrage vs arrogance comparison. Truth is Jon is just a comic who mostly picks on the conservative side because for the last two decades they have provided much more fodder for comedy...they are just that much more ridiculously funny. I find it refreshing. The other side finds it arrogant.
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Old 09-21-2010, 11:14 AM   #10
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I see what you did there Jinx...the outrage vs arrogance comparison. Truth is Jon is just a comic who mostly picks on the conservative side because for the last two decades they have provided much more fodder for comedy...they are just that much more ridiculously funny. I find it refreshing. The other side finds it arrogant.
If'n you're not with us, you're against us, eh? Ironic.
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Old 09-20-2010, 12:34 PM   #11
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Although most people are watching Stewart for the comedy value, compared to those who listen to Rush for the editorial value, its interesting to note that Stewart attracts a more moderate/independent audience than Rush could ever hope to.

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Old 09-20-2010, 12:42 PM   #12
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A much younger one as well. I'd think Rush would have to be screaming louder and louder so that those still alive listening to him could hear.
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Old 09-20-2010, 12:47 PM   #13
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How is Stewart's infotainment any different than Limbaugh's? Just in style, not substance.
Stewart is funny, Limbaugh is laughable.
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Old 09-20-2010, 01:34 PM   #14
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Stewart is funny, Limbaugh is laughable.
Loved it. Pithy.
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Old 09-20-2010, 01:38 PM   #15
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I agree Pete. Stewart is usually making fun of those people, like Rush and Glenn Beck, who use emotionally-charged (and often hateful) political rhetoric.
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