Rally to Restore Sanity/March to Keep Fear Alive, 10/30/10! - Page 2

spudcon · 09-20-2010, 08:51 AM

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.

Undertoad · 09-20-2010, 09:00 AM

That point is not made by that shitty video.

spudcon · 09-20-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

That point is not made by that shitty video.

I think it was.

jinx · 09-20-2010, 10:12 AM

How is Stewart's infotainment any different than Limbaugh's? Just in style, not substance.

Pete Zicato · 09-20-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

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.

jinx · 09-20-2010, 05:45 PM

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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.

Spexxvet · 09-20-2010, 05:53 PM

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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.

TheMercenary · 09-20-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

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.

Pico and ME · 09-20-2010, 09:53 PM

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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.

jinx · 09-21-2010, 12:14 PM

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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.

Pico and ME · 09-20-2010, 01:34 PM

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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classicman · 09-20-2010, 01:42 PM

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.

Spexxvet · 09-20-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

How is Stewart's infotainment any different than Limbaugh's? Just in style, not substance.

Stewart is funny, Limbaugh is laughable.

Pete Zicato · 09-20-2010, 02:34 PM

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Stewart is funny, Limbaugh is laughable.

Loved it. Pithy.

Pico and ME · 09-20-2010, 02:38 PM

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.

09-20-2010, 08:51 AM	#1
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	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. __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

09-20-2010, 10:12 AM	#4
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	How is Stewart's infotainment any different than Limbaugh's? Just in style, not substance. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

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Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	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. From here: Attached Images Last edited by Pico and ME; 09-20-2010 at 01:39 PM.

09-20-2010, 01:42 PM	#12
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	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. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

09-20-2010, 09:00 AM	#2
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	That point is not made by that shitty video.

09-20-2010, 02:38 PM	#15
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	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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