Jon Stewart ponders the question: 'Bernie Sanders is the 'loon' in this race'?

[sabrina 1]

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As only he can do it, Jon Stewart takes a look at the Republican Clown Car, in video clips, confirming he IS going to retire UNLESS .... Donald Trump decided to run! Lol! That entire segment is hilarious.

Talk about loons!

Then he goes to the Democratic Primary.

Using Corporate Media Clips with various talking heads slamming Bernie Sanders 'he's a SOCIALIST FOR CHRIST'S SAKE' or 'his hair', 'too old' 'he's loony' etc etc (paraphrasing here) he exposes the bias of the corporate media.

And then he invites us to just WATCH what it is about Sanders that is so loony.

He plays some clips of Bernie talking about Wall St, about Inequality, about Social Security and then explains WHY Bernie seems so strange.

And I believe he was serious at this point.

He says that we have become so accustomed to politicians who are so scripted, so insincere, so unauthentic etc, that when we see someone like Bernie, honest, authentic etc. HE looks like the one who is strange.

Bernie was the only candidate he spoke well of. For that segment he received a huge round of applause.

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/stewart-if-fckface-von-clownstick-trump-runs-in-2016-i-might-not-retire/

I think Bernie has impressed Stewart, as he does everyone who gets to know him.

Editing to add this video which begins where Stewart talks about Bernie, provided by DUer BrotherIvan

Great comments under that video also on Utube!

[BrotherIvan]

1. That was surprisingly great

It is the perfect video to share with friends. A redditor edited it down to just the Democratic section

&feature=youtu.be

But the clip of HRC doesn't show the end of her point which is "her hair won't turn white in the White House." So I guess that's started.

[sabrina 1]

15. I hadn't seen that. Good idea. Jon just couldn't make fun of Bernie, other than to

use his sanity to mock the rest of them.

[BrotherIvan]

20. White hair in the white house

It's not the Southern accent, it's the comment. It's 2008 all over again.

"I'm aware I may not be the youngest candidate in this race, but I have one big advantage, I've been coloring my hair for years," Clinton said. "So you're not going to see me turn white in the White House and you're also not going to see me quit."

[sabrina 1]

21. Well, Bernie's hair won't 'turn white' in the WH either! Lol, because as Stewart said, he's

authentic, right up to his hair! Not managed, not scripted, no handlers, just speaking plainly and THAT is what makes him 'different'.

I get the impression that Stewart, like many comedians, is speaking seriously about the phoniness of our system and now has someone to point to to highlight just how phony it is.

[BrotherIvan]

24. I do too and think it's great

He should come out on that side because that is to the heart of what he has been speaking about the whole time: the acting, the falseness, the corruption. And of course the madness of the Republicans but it seems only an act of god can fix them.

He can keep making fun of Sanders being honest and unscripted all her wants, even more. Because that is the perfect way to talk to all of us who are jaded and cynical. And we are legion.

[sabrina 1]

28. Do you know when he is going to leave? I hope he does come out for Bernie before

he does.

Wish he wasn't leaving though, the show will never be the same without him.

[BrotherIvan]

32. I don't really know

But I hope he walks the walk and does some appearances for Bernie. Especially now that he is unencumbered by a contract. Mark Ruffalo too whose big issue is fracking. There are a number of people who need to get on board and work for the guy.

[sabrina 1]

37. I hope so too. Even if he does on his last show, has Bernie as a guest maybe.

[BrotherIvan]

39. Wouldn't that be something

It would be a highly watched episode that's for sure. I'm sure they will do a tribute of the show though. Fingers crossed.

[sabrina 1]

42. Absolutely! He knows Bernie isn't taking Corporate money, but what a way to even the playing field

by giving him some free advertising. I'm keeping my fingers crossed also!

Btw, I just included your shortened version of the show in the OP, with attribution to you of course for providing it.

[BrotherIvan]

46. It was a redditor , not me, but thanks

I always poke over there to see what's up. The Sanders forum is a bit over-moderated for me, so I just see what's up. It's interesting to see how the enthusiasm goes and they are better than DU with social media sharing.

[sabrina 1]

65. Well, you brought it to us, so thanks for going there. I know they are very familiar with Bernie

and he seems to be a favorite there also.

[Paka]

57. Agreed.

The hill is steep. Everyone needs to be on board working.

[arcane1]

36. His last show is scheduled for sometime in early August. The 6th maybe?

The new host is supposed to take over late September.

It already seems like Jon is getting a bit more... something, I'm not sure what. But I get the sense that he feels he can get away with being more "himself" if that makes sense.

[sabrina 1]

38. Thanks, I'm glad he'll be around for a little while. He has done some great work and was

responsible imo, for informing a whole generation of some facts they weren't getting on the Corporate media. I wonder what his plans are? He is so effective at getting points across, I can't imagine him just retiring and not feeling compelled to stay involved in what is going on in this country.

[arcane1]

43. All I know is that he has a sanctuary for rescued farm animals to keep him busy

If it were me, I know I would take a very long break from watching the news

[sabrina 1]

48. That is so cool, now I like him even more!

[arcane1]

51. He's a HUGE advocate for this group:

http://www.farmsanctuary.org/

[Lifelong Protester]

25. Thank you for posting this

I loved it!!

[yuiyoshida]

2. aaaaaaaaaaaaaa

shucky ducky!!

[Fumesucker]

10. Shucky ducky indeed

We'll be right back..

[Sherman A1]

3. K&R!

[bl968]

4. Has Bernie picked a VP yet?

Jon would make an excellent VP

[Half-Century Man]

14. Jon Steward as VP?

Ted Cruz just had a minor cardiac event.

[madokie]

5. Bernie Sanders will be our next President

no doubt in my mind on this one.
once I became familiar with Obama I said the same about him and sure enough here he is.

Bernie Sanders is exactly the tonic that this sick nation needs right now.

[LuvNewcastle]

6. Well said.

I think that when people see what a genuine man he is, they're going to be flabbergasted. I can't think of a better person for the job. He's the best candidate I've ever seen.

[madokie]

7. Without a doubt the Best Candidate I've seen

and I've been paying attention a long long time. Actually since Jack Kennedy and dick nixon. I wrote Jack Kennedy because back in the campaign he went by Jack, not John. I remember that well. oh there was times where he was referred to as John but mostly he was referred to as Jack.

[LuvNewcastle]

9. This country lost so much when

Kennedy was killed. It was before my time (I was born in 1969), but I've heard a lot about it from older people. It seems to me that the assassination damaged America's collective psyche. Having Bernie as President would be like restoring some of what America lost then. He's a real person with good intentions. That is a precious thing nowadays.

[madokie]

12. He reminds me of my grand dad on my mothers side of the family

just a good O affable man with a heart of gold.
I really like Bernie Sanders and the more I read about him the more that is so.
I'd love to see a woman President but I'm not going to just vote based on that alone and when I look at the issues I'm for Bernie all the way. He is one of us no doubt about that.

[sabrina 1]

16. We could have Barbara Lee as VP and Jon Stewart as Press Secretary!

Then she could run when Bernie's two terms are finished?

[sabrina 1]

19. I agree, I can't remember a candidate who speaks so clearly and honestly

on every subject, who answers questions directly, who doesn't seem to need 'prepared questions' because his positions are so consistent he has no fear of making any 'false steps'. He presents himself as who he is, and if anyone doesn't like it, it isn't his problem.

[arcane1]

27. He's not trying to win over every voter, either. He has ideas and presents them, like them or not.

So we never have to see him twist to make his "positions" palatable to every single person. Some won't like his ideas and that's ok. Hopefully they're outnumbered

[sabrina 1]

30. I agree, he knows he won't win over everyone, that isn't possible. But I do think

he gave this a lot of thought before he decided to run. I think he understands that Hillary will get most of the partisan Dem vote, but he is looking at the Independent vote AND the non voters, which we have not seen polls on yet.

Eg, Dems and Repubs alike, have been losing registered members. Dems now only at 32%, Repubs at 29%.

While the registered Indy vote has been growing, now at between 42% and 46%, the largest in a very long time according to Gallup.

And those are disaffected Dems and Repubs, real Indies some Libertarians etc.

The status quo candidate is not going to get that vote. That is why they are now Independent.

He is also reaching non voters.

No one can win in either party with just 'most' of the base vote.

I think Bernie calculated all this and isn't really worried about the polls that show only registered Dems. And even there his support is growing.

I am confident that in a fair election, he CAN win this election.

[arcane1]

31. Indeed, I've heard him reference non-voters more often than any candidate I can think of, ever.

And he makes a very important point about them: when they vote, we win, every time.

[sabrina 1]

33. I am proud to say that I just signed up one of those non voters this week.

She hasn't voted in years, but I have been telling her about Bernie and now she is as excited about him as I am. However she hadn't said anything about voting, so I asked her would someone like Bernie cause her to register just this one time, to help get him elected. She said 'where do I go to register'!

I didn't want to push her, but I was thrilled when she asked.

So one non voter for Bernie. Now I have to find a few others.

Bernie is right, I believe that happened in 2008.

[arcane1]

35. That's GREAT!!! I am predicting that we will be seeing more of this in the coming months.

In fact, I think we're going to see non-voters who think they're conservative, registering to vote because of something they heard Sanders say.

[sabrina 1]

64. Thanks, I was thrilled felt like making a huge donation to his campaign. Which reminds me ..

Yes, I think so too, especially if it becomes a goal of the campaign. And he does have crossover appeal.

Every parent eg, Repub, Dem, wants to be able to send their children to college without putting them in debt for decades. This is a huge issue for people across the political spectrum.

And Wall St bailouts, many Repubs lost their homes also.

So yes, I've already seen some people say 'I'm a repub, but this guy is interesting'.

[Paka]

58. Good point.

[madokie]

29. Bernie will make us a good President

Maybe even a great one at that
He has my attention thats for sure

[sabrina 1]

34. Absolutely. I think it's time for someone like Bernie. The country is ready now imo.

[appalachiablue]

59. Same. I am never bored or puzzled by him, authentic as Heck. Reminds me of my parents

and grands generations- straight talk, wit, humor, sincerity, populist, genuine, nothing slick. Can't get enough of him! in a good way. And as Thom Hartmann said recently, he regards Bernie as a statesman. So very true.

I remember JFK some, he was wonderful. Mom took our older brother to see LBJ. I worked with people older who were brought to DC by FDR, JFK and LBJ. Amazing stories. ~ Jon Stewart gave a commencement at W&M, his alum and mine. He probably hated it, that's ok-

[sabrina 1]

47. No doubt in my mind either. With Barbara Lee as VP (tweeted her this morning to ask her lol)

And Jon Stewart as press secretary!

[djean111]

8. Damn. I deliberately did not watch TDS last night because last time I did,

I felt that Stewart was mocking Bernie, and I wasn't in the mood for that. Thanks for this!
Of course, in some quarters this will be reduced to "Jon Stewart says Bernie is loony!"

[sabrina 1]

18. Stewart does make fun of everyone, but this time while he did it humor and near the end of

show, I got the feeling that after watching the real loons on the Republican side and listening to the hypocritical media, he decided to do this to show how programmed we are to the corruption in our politics to the point where, when an actual sane, common sense politician like Bernie comes along, we think HE is the loon.

I thought he did a very good of showing Bernie to be the ONLY normal person in the race.

[Scuba]

11. Bernie is genuine, and that's both a good thing and, sadly, very unusual.

[hootinholler]

13. Jon would make a great press secretary

Just sayin

[sabrina 1]

17. Lol, he would be a fantastic Press Secretary ....

[bullwinkle428]

22. It's almost as if Jon wanted to do a mea culpa for his earlier piece on Bernie,

and wanted to express his admiration for Bernie's amazingly heartfelt sincerity before he makes his departure from TDS.

K&R.

[sabrina 1]

23. I did see his earlier piece on Sanders recently. I got the impression he didn't know much about him

him then.

I think, like a lot of people, he's been paying a lot more attention to Bernie Sanders, or maybe someone suggested he really listen to him, and you may be right, he wanted to make up for the previous piece.

I wish he would reconsider resigning, but that would mean we have to tolerate 'the Donald' for the next year or so.

Someone in this thread suggested he would make an excellent Press Secretary for Bernie.

THAT would make WH Press Conferences the most popular events they have ever been! Lol.

I have a feeling he would make minced meat out of the WH Press corps and have fun doing it.

[arcane1]

26. I mentioned yesterday that Bernie's authenticity will be clear and obvious during the debates

I guaran-damn-tee you the others are practicing how not to sound scripted, specifically because they'll be in direct comparison to him.

[sabrina 1]

40. You are right. Even the morons on the Corporate media have acknowledged that he is 'authentic'.

Stewart did a good job of comparing the scripted candidates to an actual real person. So yes, I'm sure their campaigns are busy scripting their next public statements so they don't 'look' scripted! Lol!

[Octafish]

41. Alien Like.

He says that we have become so accustomed to politicians who are so scripted, so insincere, so unauthentic etc, that when we see someone like Bernie, honest, authentic etc. HE looks like the one who is strange.

Been a long time since anyone talked about the Banksters of Wall Street, about Inequality, about Social Security, about NSA spying, about War Mongers. Of course that seems so strange.

Thank you for the heads-up, sabrina 1! Like Bernie, I know you're for real.

[sabrina 1]

45. Aw, thank you to one of my favorite DUers. Yes, Bernie is a bit alien in the political world. I

think Stewart did a great job of showing up all of them, the media, the scripted politicians and then contrasted them with Bernie, his messy hair and all, and how shallow the entire political system really is.

When he looked at the screen after Bernie's clips talking like a real person, he was priceless, imo. 'whata, whata , what a RATIONAL, left of center politician'.

But you have to watch it.

Anyhow, thanks for your comment, Octafish, always appreciate your contributions.

[lonestarnot]

44. Jon is a smart man.

[sabrina 1]

49. Yes, he is quite brilliant actually. I wonder what he will do when he retires from his show?

Maybe follow the path of Al Franken?

[lonestarnot]

50. You can bet it will be good.

[rock]

52. "And I believe he was serious at this point"

I believe you are correct, whether he meant to be or not. Bernie's most distinguished feature is his authenticity, a definite point in his favor. None of his presentations are "stage" presentations. None are "acts". This does of course make him one odd duck. Which is yet another point in his favor.

[red dog 1]

53. K&R!!!

[SoapBox]

54. Honest...authentic...

I'll be waiting to see what other candidates can be accused of the same.

I won't hold my breath.

Keep on keep'n Bernie!

[YOHABLO]

55. It just seems Stewart is late to the party. Most on DU are Bernie supporters (many?)

I think the fact that Bernie doesn't care about his messed upt hair, is commendable. Does anyone remember B.Clinton's $200 dollar hair cuts? Of course there was John Edwards $400-$1250 dollar hair cuts. Is the country so narcissistic that appearance is everything? To hear Jon Stewart go after his hair was unbecoming. I still think he's batting for Hillary.

[arcane1]

60. He'll still make jokes, that's why he's there. But he didn't dismiss him as a buffoon.

I'm happy

[sabrina 1]

66. Nothing succeeds like success. I think Stewart didn't know much about him

until recently, perhaps he has been hearing from people who got him to pay more attention and now that Bernie's popularity is soaring, going from a complete unknown (except to people like us) to an almost overnight success (on Social Media where it really counts, no one of any consequence watches the Corporate Media, discredited as they are, for actual news anymore) more and more people are going to be paying attention.

Eg, he's the second most popular candidate on FB, beats ALL of the Repub crowd in polls, trending on Twitter, hugely popular on most Dem sites, and every event he's held this past week has been filled beyond capacity.

His poll numbers are going up every month, so he's now a force to contend with.

But I can't agree he supports Hillary, probably would over any Repub, he's been slamming her pretty much for a while now.

His 'hair' joke, was imo, to show the shallowness of the Media puppets.

[madfloridian]

56. Thanks, sabrina, that's great.

[liberal_at_heart]

61. bookmarking to watch later.

[IronLionZion]

62. video on daily show site:

http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/l7uzqg/democalypse-2016---bernie-sanders-kicks-off-his-presidential-campaign

[calimary]

63. Thanks! Viacom put a block on the clip here.

[sabrina 1]

67. They did? Why? Hope you can see it in the OP clips.