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OKNancy

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17. He's a brilliant man

Reply to cherokeeprogressive (Original post)

Sat Apr 12, 2014, 06:56 AM

Apr 2014

The depth of his knowledge is mind-blowing. You can tell when he has the book authors on. He has not only read their books, and understands them, but he also has a lot of knowledge to bring in as he pretend/jokes.

I think as his own personality, he will bring a lot of biting wit and great fun to boot.

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My prediction? The CBS Colbert experiment WILL NOT WORK. [View all] cherokeeprogressive Apr 2014 OP

That's Chelsea Handler. And... You're wrong. Colbert will do just fine. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #1

I do love my Chelsea Whateverhernameis... Agschmid Apr 2014 #10

I think that Ferguson is going to walk away, and she'll get his slot. 6000eliot Apr 2014 #22

As long as she can still be crass I'm okay with that. Agschmid Apr 2014 #36

She is terrible. Unclassy and no tact. nt Logical Apr 2014 #54

Well we would not get along IRL... Agschmid Apr 2014 #56

That's my kind of woman Generic Brad Apr 2014 #57

Yeah, that's what a lot of the 'publicons are saying RandiFan1290 Apr 2014 #2

Yep. I noticed Republicans have been saying it won't work. Cali_Democrat Apr 2014 #3

and even if it doesn't work it wont be because he is bad JI7 Apr 2014 #6

Colbert Is A Good Host As Letterman's Replacement But..... global1 Apr 2014 #13

Letterman.. sendero Apr 2014 #20

Republicans watched Leno, not Letterman. eShirl Apr 2014 #23

That's cool you got to see Ferguson davidpdx Apr 2014 #26

Not a Republican dylan33 Apr 2014 #14

You and Limbaugh don't like him. senseandsensibility Apr 2014 #4

The "Colbert" persona is the smallest part of his resume enigmatic Apr 2014 #5

Dangit.. sendero Apr 2014 #21

Great minds! enigmatic Apr 2014 #45

I just want him to book Amy Sedaris at least monthly. xmas74 Apr 2014 #47

Yes! enigmatic Apr 2014 #58

Jerri Blank needs to make her presence known. xmas74 Apr 2014 #59

Harvey Birdman! HAHA! Matariki Apr 2014 #55

Colbert is talented Gore1FL Apr 2014 #7

I thought it was a risk to pick him given his background goldent Apr 2014 #8

He has to be more amusing than Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon. JVS Apr 2014 #9

It won't take much to be more amusing than those two guys. Paladin Apr 2014 #18

Colbert kicked some serious ass at a correspondent's dinner a few years back. MADem Apr 2014 #11

for me, that was one of the greatest moments in comedy of all time eShirl Apr 2014 #40

2006, and it was classic, indeed. Epic. Electric Monk Apr 2014 #48

i can see it working brilliantly. we will have to see. nt seabeyond Apr 2014 #12

My opinion? Never, ever underestimate Stephen. vanlassie Apr 2014 #15

... Mira Apr 2014 #31

You don't know her name but you're sure she'd be better... TreasonousBastard Apr 2014 #16

He's a brilliant man OKNancy Apr 2014 #17

Agreed. Colbert doesn't need anyone's career advice. mattclearing Apr 2014 #33

He can do it. He is brave and REAL. A hero of the Iraq War resistance, as far as I'm concerned. PassingFair Apr 2014 #38

in the best tradition of the court jester archetype eShirl Apr 2014 #41

He will have so much support behind the scenes Motown_Johnny Apr 2014 #19

OMG davidpdx Apr 2014 #27

I think he has the talent and versatility to pull it off caraher Apr 2014 #24

He might be sick of the "persona" after all these years. PassingFair Apr 2014 #39

I'm also happy for him personally caraher Apr 2014 #44

I don't know, we'll see davidpdx Apr 2014 #25

My fear is he'll say something that ticks off the right wingers too many times. Hoyt Apr 2014 #28

I don't think a lot of right-wingers watched Letterman. Dave was scathing at times, djean111 Apr 2014 #29

Stephen Colbert is smarter than the people second-guessing him. mattclearing Apr 2014 #30

I have wondered the wisdom of overt politicization pipoman Apr 2014 #32

It won't be political satire which is why... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 #34

I think he will do fine, but I do grieve for the loss of his brilliant political satire. I feel my GreenPartyVoter Apr 2014 #35

What makes Colbert work on avebury Apr 2014 #37

I can't guess if it will work or not. sofa king Apr 2014 #42

I think they are giving him license to do as he wishes therefore it will work. lonestarnot Apr 2014 #43

Change is good. Glassunion Apr 2014 #46

Rush Limbaugh agrees with you, so that means Lex Apr 2014 #49

I See "Today's Word" Staying otohara Apr 2014 #50

With Rush whining puts a different perspective on Colbert. Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #51

I am so glad wheniwasincongress Apr 2014 #52

I've seen footage of Stephen Colbert in the green room with guests. MohRokTah Apr 2014 #53

I cerainly hope you are incorrect U4ikLefty Apr 2014 #60