Stephen Colbert implies Rand Paul is a racist

[Knightskye]

It was at the end of a sentence, and four or five people laughed. Apparently, most didn't get the reference.

He was talking about Shirley Sherrod resigning, and said, "People who support racial discrimination have no place in government... until Rand Paul is elected.

But Rand Paul supported 90% of the Civil Rights Act, the parts which banned racial discrimination in public institutions -- like the government agencies he would like to abolish.

Meh.

Video:

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/341469/july-26-2010/racial-pro-firing

 

[Anti Federalist]

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[BamaFanNKy]

It was at the end of a sentence, and nobody laughed. Apparently, no one in the studio audience got the reference.

He was talking about Shirley Sherrod resigning, and said something like "racists have no place in government until Rand Paul takes office."

But Rand Paul supported 90% of the Civil Rights Act, the parts which banned racial discrimination in public institutions -- like the government agencies he would like to abolish.

Meh.

If I see Colbert:
YouTube - Jay-Z - Threat

 

[micahnelson]

Steven colbert is a comedian. The media is there, for the most part, to sell advertising to people. They hold your attention by reflecting back at the viewers what they already believe to be true.

If nobody laughed, then it didn't resonate well. Don't chalk up to media conspiracy what can more easily be ascribed to a lack of fertile comedic soil.

 

[Vessol]

Steven colbert is a comedian.

^^

 

[BenIsForRon]

That's unfortunate Colbert said that, I still love him though. He'll come around on Rand when he sees what Rand does in the senate.

 

[eOs]

If I see Colbert:

YouTube - wu-tang clan - method man

 

[BamaFanNKy]

Dolla dolla bill y'all!

 

[Spider-Man]

Meh, it's a joke, guys. Lighten up.

 

[low preference guy]

That's unfortunate Colbert said that, I still love him though. He'll come around on Rand when he sees what Rand does in the senate.

Doubt it. On the other hand, although Jon Stewart mental capacities are quite limited, he hasn't taken cheap shots at Rand. I consider him more likely to respect Rand when he proves to be a good Senator.

 

[Matt Collins]

Meh, it's a joke, guys. Lighten up.

I like jokes. I like humor. I even don't mind people poking fun at me or people who are like minded. I do however have a problem with people perpetuating a lie; a thinly veiled bit of propaganda with an agenda posing as a comedy routine. That is the difference here.

 

[low preference guy]

I like jokes. I like humor. I even don't mind people poking fun at me or people who are like minded. I do however have a problem with people perpetuating a lie; a thinly veiled bit of propaganda with an agenda posing as a comedy routine. That is the difference here.

Agree with the Collins. Wow! What he said is exactly right, especially when Colbert is acting like it is a well-known fact that Rand Paul is a racist, when it is a blatant political smear.

 

[Depressed Liberator]

I don't care. The polka segment after was a fucking classic.

 

[low preference guy]

I don't care.

i'm not not surprised.

 

[Depressed Liberator]

i'm not not surprised.

I don't like Rand much as it is. If he gets in there and acts like how his father does, then I will be happy, and I am sure Colbert will see him differently.

 

[Matt Collins]

What he said is exactly right

It always is

 

[low preference guy]

It always is

now he is back to his lying mode.

 

[BenIsForRon]

I like jokes. I like humor. I even don't mind people poking fun at me or people who are like minded. I do however have a problem with people perpetuating a lie; a thinly veiled bit of propaganda with an agenda posing as a comedy routine. That is the difference here.

So you think Colbert gives a fuck about the Kentucky election? Give me a break.

Colbert was just making a joke based on what he knows about Rand, which happens to be very little, and incorrect information at that.

 

[cindy25]

anyone against affirmative actions, racial quotas and food stamps is a racist in the eyes of MSM and NAACP

and they do care about KY and NV senate races, it could start a tidal wave.

 

[BenIsForRon]

anyone against affirmative actions, racial quotas and food stamps is a racist in the eyes of MSM and NAACP

and they do care about KY and NV senate races, it could start a tidal wave.

Stephen Colbert isn't part of the MSM, he is a comedic actor. All he does is make fun of the MSM.

People on this site just call him MSM when they don't like something he says.