Comments on: The biggest news story of the week http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/ Blogging politics, culture, sociology and life from Brisvegas Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:33:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Shaun http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-413008 Shaun Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:54:06 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-413008 I'm with Yobbo re Colbert. His schtick is occasionally amusing but it is just the one gag. I don't bother recording it. Stewart on the other hand can really do a good interview. His interview with lyn Cheney was good - and Stewart go Cheney to reveal a bit of herself that wasn't folksy and a little more disturbing in her political views. I also liked his interview with Tony Snow last week. While the tone was friendly, Stewart did ask some pointed questions. I’m with Yobbo re Colbert. His schtick is occasionally amusing but it is just the one gag. I don’t bother recording it.

Stewart on the other hand can really do a good interview. His interview with lyn Cheney was good - and Stewart go Cheney to reveal a bit of herself that wasn’t folksy and a little more disturbing in her political views. I also liked his interview with Tony Snow last week. While the tone was friendly, Stewart did ask some pointed questions.

]]> By: mick http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412886 mick Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:26:52 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412886 I'm with you Nabs. Did you catch the Lyn Cheny interview the other week? That was truly hilarious. I’m with you Nabs. Did you catch the Lyn Cheny interview the other week? That was truly hilarious.

]]> By: Ambigulous http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412876 Ambigulous Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:17:11 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412876 Nabakov A major failing of Australian TV is that we don't have a regular slot for Jon Stewart's weekly show. It seems to pop up for a while then disappear again. Please don't tell me that it's currently showing at 3am, and I haven't noticed and have missed out on recording it. Nabakov

A major failing of Australian TV is that we don’t have a regular slot for Jon Stewart’s weekly show. It seems to pop up for a while then disappear again. Please don’t tell me that it’s currently showing at 3am, and I haven’t noticed and have missed out on recording it.

]]> By: Yobbo http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412691 Yobbo Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:42:51 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412691 Colbert is a bit of a one-trick-pony. Bill O'Reilly sucks. We get it already. Colbert is a bit of a one-trick-pony. Bill O’Reilly sucks. We get it already.

]]> By: Nabakov http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412585 Nabakov Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:13:53 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412585 <blockquote>The only time he can ever convince anyone he’s funny is when he does that goofy American pause-for-effect, so we all know to laugh at the latest “gag�.</blockquote> Yup. Good point. I'd vote for Jon Stewart. Still funnier than Colbert mainly because Stewart doesn't do that "we're all in on this joke right?" schtick. Instead he does the intelligent layperson "Can you believe this shit?" thang with perfect comedic timing and the most charismatic eyebrows in TVbiz. It's the difference between someone's who learnt a comedy routine by heart in order to impress and someone who just has funny bones, whatever the subject matter.

The only time he can ever convince anyone he’s funny is when he does that goofy American pause-for-effect, so we all know to laugh at the latest “gag�.

Yup. Good point.

I’d vote for Jon Stewart. Still funnier than Colbert mainly because Stewart doesn’t do that “we’re all in on this joke right?” schtick. Instead he does the intelligent layperson “Can you believe this shit?” thang with perfect comedic timing and the most charismatic eyebrows in TVbiz.

It’s the difference between someone’s who learnt a comedy routine by heart in order to impress and someone who just has funny bones, whatever the subject matter.

]]> By: SG http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412540 SG Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:29:50 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412540 How's he going to manage in debates? The only time he can ever convince anyone he's funny is when he does that goofy American pause-for-effect, so we all know to laugh at the latest "gag". You don't get those stage-managed pauses once you leave the studio. At least Bush is genuine comedy, even if he doesn't intend it. How’s he going to manage in debates? The only time he can ever convince anyone he’s funny is when he does that goofy American pause-for-effect, so we all know to laugh at the latest “gag”. You don’t get those stage-managed pauses once you leave the studio.

At least Bush is genuine comedy, even if he doesn’t intend it.

]]> By: Phil http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412514 Phil Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:02:56 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412514 For those who love American politics ( and who doesn't) I bring you the <a href="http://www.rightwingfacebook.org/index.html" rel="nofollow">Right Wing Facebook</a>. <em>News Feed</em> Fred Thompson added "Convincing everyone my presidential run isn't really Method-style research for a movie role" to his Interests. Mike Huckabee joined the group Young Earth Creationism. John McCain is appealing to Ron Paul for fundraising tips. Rudy Giuliani is wondering how he can fit 9/11 into a speech about agriculture policy. Mitt Romney is shredding some old speeches. Mitt Romney joined the group "Pro-Lifers." Mitt Romney left the group "Pro-Choicers." Mike Huckabee added "Entrusting the female body to the care of loving, paternal legislators" to his Interests. Fred Thompson is loving playing the low-expectations game. Just be marginally awake, and you win! For those who love American politics ( and who doesn’t) I bring you the Right Wing Facebook.

News Feed

Fred Thompson added “Convincing everyone my presidential run isn’t really Method-style research for a movie role” to his Interests.

Mike Huckabee joined the group Young Earth Creationism.

John McCain is appealing to Ron Paul for fundraising tips.

Rudy Giuliani is wondering how he can fit 9/11 into a speech about agriculture policy.

Mitt Romney is shredding some old speeches.

Mitt Romney joined the group “Pro-Lifers.”

Mitt Romney left the group “Pro-Choicers.”

Mike Huckabee added “Entrusting the female body to the care of loving, paternal legislators” to his Interests.

Fred Thompson is loving playing the low-expectations game. Just be marginally awake, and you win!

]]> By: Grant http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412490 Grant Sat, 20 Oct 2007 07:17:07 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412490 Will Stephanie Colbertle the Turtle be running for vice-president? Will Stephanie Colbertle the Turtle be running for vice-president?

]]> By: Paul Burns http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412431 Paul Burns Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:47:27 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412431 Graham Bell, Congratulations! Caligula's Horse is the best description I've ever heard of GWB. I'm circulating it widely by e-nail as soon as I get off the blog. Graham Bell,
Congratulations!
Caligula’s Horse is the best description I’ve ever heard of GWB. I’m circulating it widely by e-nail as soon as I get off the blog.

]]> By: Jeremy http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412411 Jeremy Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:45:09 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412411 It'll be interesting to see how he <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1007/6450_Page2.html" rel="nofollow">skirts US campaign laws</a>. It’ll be interesting to see how he skirts US campaign laws.

]]> By: Graham Bell http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412408 Graham Bell Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:03:20 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412408 Mick: Once House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is sacked for being a damp squib and failing to impeach Bush and Cheney, there is a fighting chance that democracy would eventually return to the United States and Stephen Colbert might then be allowed to run on his merits. Wonder why he didn't have a crack at a federal Senate seat in his home state? b.t.w., One of the most serious flaws in the American system is the winner-take-all for the presidental candidate and his/her running mate that launched such luminaries as Lyndon Johnson, Spiro Agnew, Dan Quayle and Dick Cheney. Just imagine how quickly the United States could recover from its near-annihilation at the hands of Caligula's Horse if Barack Obama, Hilary R-Clinton, John Edwards ....and even stephen Colbert too, were all part of the same winning team. Mick:
Once House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is sacked for being a damp squib and failing to impeach Bush and Cheney, there is a fighting chance that democracy would eventually return to the United States and Stephen Colbert might then be allowed to run on his merits.

Wonder why he didn’t have a crack at a federal Senate seat in his home state?

b.t.w., One of the most serious flaws in the American system is the winner-take-all for the presidental candidate and his/her running mate that launched such luminaries as Lyndon Johnson, Spiro Agnew, Dan Quayle and Dick Cheney. Just imagine how quickly the United States could recover from its near-annihilation at the hands of Caligula’s Horse if Barack Obama, Hilary R-Clinton, John Edwards ….and even stephen Colbert too, were all part of the same winning team.

]]> By: The Worst of Perth http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412383 The Worst of Perth Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:01:23 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412383 Satire no, David, but slapstick yes. The man throws pies in his own face. I hope he keeps away from rakes. Satire no, David, but slapstick yes. The man throws pies in his own face. I hope he keeps away from rakes.

]]> By: David Rubie http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412380 David Rubie Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:27:53 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412380 There's little room for satire in Australian politics while Kevin Andrews defends his seat. There’s little room for satire in Australian politics while Kevin Andrews defends his seat.

]]> By: Mark Tearle http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412374 Mark Tearle Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:13:07 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412374 Life imitating art ... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0483726/ Life imitating art …

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0483726/

]]> By: barry http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412372 barry Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:00:28 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412372 COLBERT 08 COLBERT 08

]]> By: The Worst of Perth http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412369 The Worst of Perth Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:36:47 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/10/19/the-biggest-news-story-of-the-week/#comment-412369 Why doesn't Gunston run for the senate here? Why doesn’t Gunston run for the senate here?

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