Category Archives: humour

“…We’ll have to wait until tomorrow to hear what Jon Stewart thought of the 2012 State of the Union address – – but on last night’s “Daily Show” he took on Tuesday’s other big news:- – Mitt Romney’s newly released … Continue reading →

“…Jon Stewart was dumbfounded last night by the fact that Newt Gingrich had used his ex-wife’s accusations that he wanted an “open marriage” in his own favor with South Carolina voters. He did this by lecturing CNN’s John King for … Continue reading →

“…Among all of the surreal events that have occurred so far in the 2012 election – - we haven’t seen Jon Stewart get quite as worked up as he did on Monday night’s “Daily Show” over something Newt Gingrich said … Continue reading →

“…Last week Stephen Colbert announced that he was exploring a bid for “president of the United States of South Carolina” in advance of the state’s Republican primary on January 21. News organizations quickly pointed out that he’d missed the deadline … Continue reading →

(ed:..this is a masterclass in improv-comedy… ..in a 19 min segment.. ..colbert takes over an american breakfast show… ..and cracks everyone up.. ..very funny..!. ..and a surprising/sobering fact:..a national poll has colbert as the ‘most-trusted’ republican candidate….) go to source/story>>> … Continue reading →

(and..!..) “…more Super PAC hilarity…” go to source/story>>> Colbert: Open Marriage Debacle is Iceberg in Gingrich’s ‘Titanic Moment’ | AlterNet.

“…Perry’s candidacy was frequently overshadowed by his own gaffes and malapropisms. Let’s go on a trip down memory lane from Ni**erhead to “oops.”..” (ed:..heh..!..this is called the thumping-the-last-nail-into-the-coffin school of political-journalism..) go to source/story>>> The 10 Dumbest Things Rick Perry … Continue reading →

(ed:..heh..!..) ..go to ‘part two’ in link… go to source/story>>> Jon Stewart Mocks Newt Gingrich ‘Open Marriage’ Accusation (VIDEO).

“…God bless Stephen Colbert for injecting a little levity into this primary season. (The real GOP nominees may be funny at times – but that hilarity are tinged with horror at the thought of any of them winning the presidency.) … Continue reading →

(ed:..this (8 min) b/w video is a fascinating piece of social history.. ..it stars walt disney..then vice-president richard nixon..his young family..and a smattering of hollywood stars of the era.. ..fans of the simpsons’ mono-rail episode will delight in the over-optimistic … Continue reading →

“…This is part four of a five-part series by The Huffington Post about Stephen Colbert’s ongoing exploration of the nation’s campaign finance laws. Stay tuned through the week of Jan. 16, 2012, for the rest of the series. Read about … Continue reading →

“…Tony Blair’s former aide Jonathan Powell says UK was behind plot to spy on Russians with device hidden in fake plastic rock..” (ed:..heh..!..maxwell smart wasn’t that far off the mark…eh..?.. ..”it’s a plastic-rock..99..”) go to source/story>>> Britain admits ‘fake rock’ … Continue reading →

“…Colbert Super PAC is refusing to lose steam as the South Carolina primary grows ever closer. In a new ad released late Wednesday night – the organization now run by Jon Stewart made its most bold statement yet: – - … Continue reading →

“…If the President is lacking anything, it’s not a sense of humor. Yesterday, veteran actress Betty White celebrated her 90th birthday and President Obama took time to send her a birthday card (in a pre-recorded tape.) He had plenty of … Continue reading →

(ed:..stephen colbets’ pac-scam explained.. ..it’s a multi-parter…) go to source/story>>> Stephen Colbert’s PAC Parody Explains Campaign Finance To America (Part 1).

“…In an interview with George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday – Colbert refused to believe it was impossible for him to run. “They say I can’t get on the ballot in South Carolina?” he said. “They said you … Continue reading →

“… A fake run for president is nothing without fake attack ads, and “Definitely Not Coordinating With Stephen Colbert Super PAC” is wasting no time in getting its hysterical message out to South Carolinians. In a press release announcing the … Continue reading →

“…Why is the GOP field so obsessed with other people’s sex lives? And then, there were six. After Iowa, we are left with a half-dozen halfwits who want to defeat Barack Obama and become leader of the free world. These … Continue reading →

(watch the ad….heh..!.. ..it’s all getting a bit silly…) go to source/story>>> Newt Gingrich’s attack ad gives Mitt Romney a French dressing-down | Paul Harris | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk.

“…Stephen Colbert is transferring control of his super PAC to fellow Comedy Central host Jon Stewart – - making it legal for him to explore a presidential run. “I’m proud to announce I plan to form an exploratory committee to … Continue reading →

“…A recent poll showing comedian Stephen Colbert is leading third-place New Hampshire primary winner Jon Huntsman in South Carolina might be all the convincing the “Colbert Report” host needs to throw his hat in the ring for President — whether … Continue reading →

“…Next to Fox News, Jon Stewart undoubtedly gets the most material out of CNN, what with their zany holograms and Wolf Blitzers. But on Tuesday night’s “Daily Show,” Stewart found a new reason to mock the cable news network that … Continue reading →

“…Rick Santorum’s retreat from his racist remarks earlier this week has now been aided and abetted by his #1 fan – Stephen Colbert – - who in this clip explains why he believes Santorum totally didn’t mean for his words … Continue reading →

(as only jon stewart can..) go to source/story>>> Indecision 2012 – Two Debates, One GOP – The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – 01/09/12 – Video Clip | Comedy Central.