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3. Colbert Is Too Well Known As Being Political And For That Reason......

Reply to UTUSN (Original post)

Wed Apr 9, 2014, 10:51 AM

Apr 2014

I don't think that CBS will consider him as he would not attract that part of the audience that he's been making fun of and speaking out on. Just my opinion.

Think about it. What if Dennis Miller was picked as Dave's replacement - would you watch him?

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COLBERT pisses O'LOOFAH off so much, it makes the case for him to succeed Dave [View all] UTUSN Apr 2014 OP

Isn't it strange O'Reilly can see Colbert "destroying the world" and does not see Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #1

I believe this is all a ratings-getting game to O'Reilly. djean111 Apr 2014 #2

He does nit have very much to brag on in the conserative world. Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #5

Colbert Is Too Well Known As Being Political And For That Reason...... global1 Apr 2014 #3

Honestly I can't believe you just compared Colbert to Dennis Miller. tridim Apr 2014 #4

Yes I Do - But This Is America....... global1 Apr 2014 #6

what i don't get is, if he replaces Dave, Colbert will probably be dropping his character act, dionysus Apr 2014 #16

No, I would not watch Dennis Miller. djean111 Apr 2014 #7

Letterman is also very political and an unabashed liberal frylock Apr 2014 #13

Colbert has a very specific style, one that's not really suited for a show like Letterman's. NuclearDem Apr 2014 #8

"Colbert has a very specific style, one that's not really suited for a show like Letterman's." greiner3 Apr 2014 #17

Blowhard is one of the biggest pieces of shit on TVEE. I wouldn't piss on him if he was Rex Apr 2014 #9

*Now* you've done it, you YOU "Far Left Smear Merchant"!1 You know he has "people" who monitor UTUSN Apr 2014 #11

I hear he is mad, because the NSA won't ask him for advice! Rex Apr 2014 #12

Colbert is funny because he yanks JEB Apr 2014 #10

Bill's right...we really do need laws that restrict... Wounded Bear Apr 2014 #14

Oh, this is going to get interesting. tanyev Apr 2014 #15

Shameless self-K for, *YIPPPEEE*!1 Taking a victory lap here!!!!!!!!1 UTUSN Apr 2014 #18

k&r Duppers Apr 2014 #19

So much for all the naysayers. Cha Apr 2014 #20

Tonight's Colbert Report should be a religious experience! Initech Apr 2014 #21