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Old 08-02-2007, 02:23 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by Xero Limit 126
The fact that ANY people get their news, and in some cases their only news, from a comedy show more than a traditional outlet scares me.
So you think that comedy should steer clear of social and contemporary observations?

I only ask because before Colbert, it was the Daily Show. Before that, Leno/Conan/Letterman. And Carlin and Lenny Bruce. And comedians all over the country. People get their news from all sorts of sources, but is it really Colbert's fault? Colbert isn't even a reporter, nor does he pretend to be. Fox news pundits are far more damaging. Hell, pundits in general are.

Similarly, do you hate Conan and Leno and every night time talk show host? Even the coveted Dave Chappelle did it. Saturday Night Live. Etc. Etc. It seems like you are misinformed here.
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