Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Divernan

(15,480 posts)

21. Welcome aboard, Greater Society!

Reply to Greater Society (Original post)

Fri Sep 26, 2014, 04:14 AM

Sep 2014

We need a hundred more Jon Stewarts on our airwaves, because democracy only works when we hold the powerful (and their minions at the likes of Fox News) accountable for their words and actions.

I've been a member since 2002 - time sure flies when you're fighting the good fight.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

35 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Jon Stewart Puts Humor Aside... [View all] Greater Society Sep 2014 OP

Welcome to DU The Traveler Sep 2014 #1

Crooks and Liars has it.. and it is awesome.. SomethingFishy Sep 2014 #2

Let 'em whine The Traveler Sep 2014 #4

Sweet republicon tears.. Cha Sep 2014 #23

Thanks for the link. I admire Jon's tone in this matter. That was some creepy shit on FOX. nt adirondacker Sep 2014 #16

Ditto! spooky3 Sep 2014 #30

Welcome to DU. Cleita Sep 2014 #3

Welcome to D.U. Greater Society and I agree it was a thing of beauty. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #5

Thanks to all... Greater Society Sep 2014 #6

Eric Bolling is such a despicable fuckwit Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #7

Is that the Fox asshole... Greater Society Sep 2014 #8

Fakz Noose is hypocrisy central Triana Sep 2014 #12

He is one of the dozen assholes on that fox Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #13

Proving once again ... NanceGreggs Sep 2014 #9

Welcome to DU! Triana Sep 2014 #10

A asshole acquaintance posted latte gate yesterday on facebook rufus dog Sep 2014 #11

Perfect! mimi85 Sep 2014 #15

Welcome to DU! nt valerief Sep 2014 #14

Good that Jon puts humor aside for something important. delrem Sep 2014 #17

Welcome to DU! I totally agree, Fox News is a hate spreading machine that's done huge damage. SunSeeker Sep 2014 #18

Welcome to DU, Greater Society. Unknown Beatle Sep 2014 #19

Says a lot that some of the best commentary we have anymore woo me with science Sep 2014 #20

I have an old copy in a cookbook - of all places - with this. Not sure if it's the same one. raven mad Sep 2014 #31

Thank you. woo me with science Oct 2014 #34

Welcome aboard, Greater Society! Divernan Sep 2014 #21

Of all the non-issues in the world right now deutsey Sep 2014 #22

"The Only Salute That Matters.." Cha Sep 2014 #24

Stephen Colbert's humorous take was pretty darn good, too. tanyev Sep 2014 #25

That's hilarious. mnhtnbb Sep 2014 #26

Hashtag email! progressoid Sep 2014 #27

The best 7 minutes of TV and commentary in a long time. Hamlette Sep 2014 #28

He also blasted asshat Eric Bolling over that sexist bullshit "boobs on the ground" comment. Initech Sep 2014 #29

I like Jon and I appreciate his Fox takedowns, but when you're sending young people into harm's way Wella Sep 2014 #32

Welcome to DU. That certainly was an epic rant :) Electric Monk Sep 2014 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author mike502 Nov 2014 #35