So...Tucker Carlson and Steven Colbert...

Jay · 02-01-2007, 11:00 PM

...does anyone find televised political shows to be increasingly annoying these days? I find blatant political bias to be completely irritating on television, and Tucker's a complete douche. Jon Stewart's funny, but the Colbert Show seems to be killing the whole joke of mocking Republicans and Fox News.

I'm really tired of not being able to get some straight facts on what's going on in my country thanks to some political hothead whose opinion really doesn't matter a **** in the long run.

Discuss.

The Man · 02-01-2007, 11:02 PM

I find Colbert to be hilarious, personally, but he never tries to pass himself off as a serious political commentator. Instead, he's a parody of people who try to pass themselves off as serious political commentators. I suppose it can be rather hit-or-miss, but his performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and that smackdown he did of reporters passing off Colbert Report segments as if they were actually serious reporting are legendary.

That said, I'll agree that the level of "public" discourse in this country is lower than it's ever been. I never watch the news anymore. I just get all my news online.

Jay · 02-01-2007, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Oblivious

I find Colbert to be hilarious, personally, but he never tries to pass himself off as a serious political commentator. Instead, he's a parody of people who try to pass themselves off as serious political commentators. I suppose it can be rather hit-or-miss, but his performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and that smackdown he did of reporters passing off Colbert Report segments as if they were actually serious reporting are legendary.

That said, I'll agree that the level of "public" discourse in this country is lower than it's ever been. I never watch the news anymore. I just get all my news online.

Oh, valid, no lie, I just think it's becoming trite. And there's something about his voice and face that make me want to inflict pain.

The Man · 02-01-2007, 11:09 PM

I'd argue the only reason it's becoming trite is because he manages to distill the majority of "serious" political commentary on TV to its essence and make it look ridiculous, yet people still take that garbage seriously. But to each their own.

Sovereign · 02-01-2007, 11:17 PM

The Daily show is good. I guess perhaps because I'm not living in your country, I can see what you mean by getting straight facts instead of satire all the time. I can only watch it for about ten minutes until my mind starts to wander. It's pretty much the same material over and over.

Bush bashing in general I think has run it's course, perhaps because he doesn't have much time left, and perhaps because he can't mess things up much more than he already has. He's a douche, I get it. I can't imagine what it's like living day to day in America under the Bush administration, but then again when all I have to go on is shows like the Daily Show I guess that explains it. It's easier I think to make light of the disaster that is Bush, but it annoys me when your soldiers are blown to pieces in Iraq, and yet all anybody seems to be able to say ( in the media ) is "Bush is an idiot". Actions really do speak louder than words in this case. He ****s up time and time again and he doesn't get so much as a slap on the wrist, why ?

Jay · 02-01-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Oblivious

I'd argue the only reason it's becoming trite is because he manages to distill the majority of "serious" political commentary on TV to its essence and make it look ridiculous, yet people still take that garbage seriously. But to each their own.

How is that a reason that it's becoming trite? ;\

The Man · 02-01-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay

How is that a reason that it's becoming trite? ;\

It's more a reason that the stuff he's satirizing is becoming trite, I guess.

And yeah, living in America under Bush sucks. Thankfully, we've only got two more years left.

Jay · 02-01-2007, 11:46 PM

Soon to be replaced by a fairly annoying conservative Dem or the world's coolest black politician in the world, ftw ftw ftw.

The Man · 02-02-2007, 12:36 AM

Clearly I hope the black man wins.

Jay · 02-02-2007, 12:41 AM

What an articulate man.

The Man · 02-02-2007, 12:43 AM

Yeah, he's honestly one of the best public speakers we've had in ages.

Jay · 02-02-2007, 12:46 AM

Here's me hoping you got the subtle joke within my last post.

The Man · 02-02-2007, 12:49 AM

I noticed the double meaning, I've just been in the mood to play ignorant to subtle humour lately, I don't know why.

Jay · 02-02-2007, 12:55 AM

What a waste.

The Man · 02-02-2007, 12:59 AM

I'm sorry I've disappointed you

Dave · 02-02-2007, 01:25 AM

Damn Americans.

I like Colbert, but mostly because he "shreds" with indy bands and supports an Ontario Hockey League team. I find the politics get a bit annoying after a while too.

The Dude · 02-02-2007, 01:30 AM

quiet you. You can talk after your country becomes fully independent from england. :P

Anywho. I like the colbert report even though at times he does the same thing that may have been done on the daily show but I like how he puts his own style into it.

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Jay The Boy Who Lived Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 22 Posts: 866 Rep Power: 6	So...Tucker Carlson and Steven Colbert... ...does anyone find televised political shows to be increasingly annoying these days? I find blatant political bias to be completely irritating on television, and Tucker's a complete douche. Jon Stewart's funny, but the Colbert Show seems to be killing the whole joke of mocking Republicans and Fox News. I'm really tired of not being able to get some straight facts on what's going on in my country thanks to some political hothead whose opinion really doesn't matter a **** in the long run. Discuss.

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02-01-2007, 11:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Man Vi veri vniversvm vivvs vici Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Age: 25 Posts: 3,647 Rep Power: 0	I find Colbert to be hilarious, personally, but he never tries to pass himself off as a serious political commentator. Instead, he's a parody of people who try to pass themselves off as serious political commentators. I suppose it can be rather hit-or-miss, but his performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and that smackdown he did of reporters passing off Colbert Report segments as if they were actually serious reporting are legendary. That said, I'll agree that the level of "public" discourse in this country is lower than it's ever been. I never watch the news anymore. I just get all my news online.

02-01-2007, 11:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Man Vi veri vniversvm vivvs vici Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Age: 25 Posts: 3,647 Rep Power: 0	I'd argue the only reason it's becoming trite is because he manages to distill the majority of "serious" political commentary on TV to its essence and make it look ridiculous, yet people still take that garbage seriously. But to each their own.

02-01-2007, 11:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sovereign Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterford City Age: 22 Posts: 168 Rep Power: 4	The Daily show is good. I guess perhaps because I'm not living in your country, I can see what you mean by getting straight facts instead of satire all the time. I can only watch it for about ten minutes until my mind starts to wander. It's pretty much the same material over and over. Bush bashing in general I think has run it's course, perhaps because he doesn't have much time left, and perhaps because he can't mess things up much more than he already has. He's a douche, I get it. I can't imagine what it's like living day to day in America under the Bush administration, but then again when all I have to go on is shows like the Daily Show I guess that explains it. It's easier I think to make light of the disaster that is Bush, but it annoys me when your soldiers are blown to pieces in Iraq, and yet all anybody seems to be able to say ( in the media ) is "Bush is an idiot". Actions really do speak louder than words in this case. He ****s up time and time again and he doesn't get so much as a slap on the wrist, why ?

02-01-2007, 11:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jay The Boy Who Lived Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 22 Posts: 866 Rep Power: 6	Soon to be replaced by a fairly annoying conservative Dem or the world's coolest black politician in the world, ftw ftw ftw.

02-02-2007, 12:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
The Man Vi veri vniversvm vivvs vici Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Age: 25 Posts: 3,647 Rep Power: 0	Clearly I hope the black man wins.

02-02-2007, 12:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jay The Boy Who Lived Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 22 Posts: 866 Rep Power: 6	What an articulate man.

02-02-2007, 12:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
The Man Vi veri vniversvm vivvs vici Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Age: 25 Posts: 3,647 Rep Power: 0	Yeah, he's honestly one of the best public speakers we've had in ages.

02-02-2007, 12:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jay The Boy Who Lived Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 22 Posts: 866 Rep Power: 6	Here's me hoping you got the subtle joke within my last post.

02-02-2007, 12:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
The Man Vi veri vniversvm vivvs vici Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Age: 25 Posts: 3,647 Rep Power: 0	I noticed the double meaning, I've just been in the mood to play ignorant to subtle humour lately, I don't know why.

02-02-2007, 12:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jay The Boy Who Lived Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 22 Posts: 866 Rep Power: 6	What a waste.

02-02-2007, 12:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
The Man Vi veri vniversvm vivvs vici Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Age: 25 Posts: 3,647 Rep Power: 0	I'm sorry I've disappointed you

02-02-2007, 01:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dave Former FFExtreme Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa Age: 22 Posts: 706 Rep Power: 6	Damn Americans. I like Colbert, but mostly because he "shreds" with indy bands and supports an Ontario Hockey League team. I find the politics get a bit annoying after a while too.