"... (Colbert) is representative of what too often passes for political courage, not to mention wit, in this country. His defenders -- and they are all over the blogosphere -- will tell you he spoke truth to power. This is a tired phrase, as we all know, but when it was fresh and meaningful it suggested repercussions, consequences -- maybe even death in some countries.....
But in this country, anyone can insult the president of the United States. Colbert just did it, and he will not suffer any consequence at all. He knew that going in. He also knew that Bush would have to sit there and pretend to laugh at Colbert's lame and insulting jokes.... The sort of stuff that would get you punched in a bar can be said on a dais with impunity. This is why Colbert was more than rude. He was a bully..."
A good essay on the lack of civility in our political discourse. And although it started with the Left/Clinton Haters, it has now been far surpassed by the incoherent hatred of the left...
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Video removed from video sight due to copyright infringement. However, it is still available on C-Span, as one commentor pointed out...Given C Span's reputation, it's probably not political.
Will have to check LawBlogs about this and how it related to the the LAT/WaPvJimRob suit that stopped Freepers from posting articles.
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