Morford: Colbert Roasts some Bush

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http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=3&entry_id=4791

Stephen Colbert Has Brass Cojones


Bush glowered. Laura looked confused. Scott McClellan was like a dead deer caught in the headlights. Many of the journalists, celebs, ranking generals and other 'notables' at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner laughed openly, albeit uncomfortably, as Stephen Colbert of "The Colbert Report" just made himself about 500 times more of a national treasure and cemented himself as one of the most fearless satirists of this generation (instantly outpacing Jon Stewart, who, you get the feeling, wouldn't have had the nerve to go as far as Colbert did) by way of a savage and hilarious roast/takedown of President Bush, who was seated not eight feet away.

Have you heard? Did you see? You simply must. It was a revelation.

Never have you heard anyone go straight at our mumbly and confused prez this way, with the prez in spitwad distance and listening, reluctantly, frowningly, to every word (though possibly not understanding them all). Colbert essentially says everything you wish you could say to Bush (well, almost everything) -- WMD, Iraq, Cheney, tanking poll numbers, scandals, global warming, his absolute refusal to let the truth change his mind, etc -- all while employing his full "Colbert Report" persona, playing a mock media pundit who hates annoying things like books and facts and ostensibly loves Bush because Bush thinks "with his gut" and ignores pesky things like, well, books and facts and ideas.

It is a beautiful public scolding couched in a satiric wink, and it simply could not have been much better. It is making the rounds on the Net faster than any viral marketing junk, as well it should. It is an instant classic.I've been of mixed feelings on "The Colbert Report," never quite sure Colbert could sustain that brilliant but slightly annoying persona for entire episodes and whole seasons, without needing to break character. Almost too much of a good thing, a one-note joke without enough range. But this, this makes it all worthwhile. This changes everything. Colbert should get some kind of award. Sit back, click play, and be amazed. God bless America. Oh, and also YouTube.com.

(edited spelling...)

[BrklynLiberal]

1. Great article. Am forwarding it and link to thankyouStephenColbert.org

to everyone I know.

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2. Mark Morford is usually terrific

And for once, this was on the front web page of the SF Chronicle. Hopefully more folks will get to see Colbert in action. The link, for those who haven't clicked on it, has links to the videos as well.

[LaPera]

3. This is(Morford)is a great writer!!! No pretending here!!!

[Cha]

4. Excellent review, Mark Morford!

I have a hard time believing there were some on DU who didn't get what an amazing feat Colbert performed!

[otohara]

5. Count on Morford

he get's it!

[etherealtruth]

6. "Never have you heard anyone ...

... go straight at our mumbly and confused prez this way, with the prez in spitwad distance and listening, reluctantly, frowningly, to every word (though possibly not understanding them all)"

That's the entire point for me ... Stephen Colbert:loveya: was unafraid. Cajones grande.

[tinfoilinfor2005]

7. Listening to every word (though possibly not understanding

them all). :rofl:

This is a wonderful piece.

[Mabus]

8. Morford should get free BLTs for life

for his truthiness. Colbert was great. He is a hero to many of us for expressing both eloquently and hilariously the truth.

[lonestarnot]

9. They were damn sure doing some head turning to look for other folks

reactionary approval to disapprove.... :rofl: hysterical! Sour ass pusses! Truth slapped 'em hard! COLBERT WILL YOU MARRY ME?

[bunny planet]

10. Yes, can't wait for YouTube to make the Colbert 'Emperor has no Clothes'

bit go worldwide.
Genius.

[Pachamama]

11. I may just have fallen in love....

This "roast" was beautiful....

Somehow the old saying "Revenge is a dish best served up cold" that comes to mind.....

I may actually have fallen in love tonite with Colbert....this was the best! A must watch for everyone and pass it along!