Did the Bushbots think Colbert was on their side when he was invited ?

[kentuck]

to be the guest speaker? I believe they may have thought he was a liberal basher and a Bush-lover? And they were fooled? After all, several conservatives had been on his show and some did not realize they were being mocked. Is that what really happened? :)

[nebula]

1. Colbert trashes * on his show on a daily basis

What the hell did they expect when they invited him?? Idiots.

[madokie]

2. I bet there is someone assigned to watching comedy central as of now.

[NYCGirl]

3. The WHCD is always a roast. The WH is supposed to be mocked. NT

[TahitiNut]

5. Colbert mocked the sycophantic media; Junior was 'collateral damage'

Ironic on so many levels.

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/TahitiNut/253

[NYCGirl]

6. He certainly wasn't the first. Here's Al Franken mocking

the press at the 1996 WHCD:

Speaking of buckraking. Ever since my book hit the bestseller list I've been getting a lot higher fees for speaking engagements. But I'm still not totally satisfied with my going rate. Now I'm pretty sure some prospective buyers are watching tonight. So by applause, how many here think that I'm worth more than Morton Kondracke? I thought so. Now I'm going to work my way up from the bottom. How about Dinesh D'Souza? Moving right along...Carl Rowan?

This is a year when there's been a lot of criticism of the press. The media has been accused of being shallow, biased, and obsessed with the horse race at the expense of the issues. And I agree. Most of you are doing a very bad job. There are some exceptions. Bill Schneider for example. Bill really cuts through the chaff and gets right to the point.

For example, the day before the New Hampshire primary, I was watching CNN and Bernard Shaw asked him: Bill, what do we look for tomorrow?
Bill: Well, the first thing to look for, Bernie, is who comes in first. Now the press is likely to portray that person as the big winner. And winning in politics is very important. In fact, this race may well be determined by who wins the most primaries. Now, Bernie, the second thing to watch is who comes in second. That person can claim to be the runner-up. Being runner- up isn't winning, but it's next best thing. Which brings us to the third thing to look for.
Bernie: Who comes in third?
Bill: Yes, Bernie. The third place finisher won't be first or second, but he won't be fourth either. Which means he's still in the top three.
Bernie: Thank you, Bill Schneider. Bill Schneider will be back on Friday with his political play of the week. Bill, any hints?
Bill: Well, Bernie, I'm not making any promises, but it may very well involve whoever comes in first.
Bernie: Thank you Bill Schneider.

[ComerPerro]

8. The fact that it is so shocking that anyone would even dream of

ripping Bush at such a dinner shows just how sycophantic things have become

[TahitiNut]

9. Exactly. The press' very reaction PROVES Colbert struck a nerve.

Denial isn't just a river in Egypt.

[paparush]

4. I was wondering this myself...

If you weren't really paying attention to Colbert you might be fooled for 30 secs or so.

I bet they're watching his @ss now though!!

Go Steve!!!

[BrotherBuzz]

7. Bob Boudelang and his drinking buddies did...

now they are scratching their heads and heinies and wondering.