How Pro-Obama Is it Now? Oprah to Fly Jon Stewart's Audience to DC for Stewart-Colbert Rally
In case Arianna Huffington plotting to spend an estimated quarter-million dollars on buses to the liberal Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert rally didn’t paint it as an Obama event, how about Oprah Winfrey? The Obama-endorsing, Obama-campaign-stumping Winfrey appeared via satellite on Thursday night’s episode of The Daily Show to announce that she was going to fly Stewart’s audience to Washington, D.C., for the so-called Stewart half, the “Rally to Restore Sanity."
"I know that you've got this huge event coming up, and I'm really excited about it, because I think that we need a bit more sanity in the world," she said. "I'm sorry, Stephen, I'm not for the fear part, I'm for the sanity part. And I wanted to show my support for you, Jon, and also for your audience...(applause) so here's what I did. I had my staff sneak into your studio early this morning with a little gift. Okay?" She told the Daily Show audience to look under their seats, where they found red envelopes, which they opened. A woman screamed at the top of her lungs: "We're going to the rally!" Oprah repeated "You're going to the rally" four times. “Now get out there and restore some sanity!”
Colbert crowed: “I've gotta say, just for the record, Jon, your rally was supposed to be about sanity, and that was insane!”
According to JustJared.com, Winfrey's gift includes paying for the audience members' hotel rooms as well as their flights.
Last month, Oprah showed support for the rally on Twitter. “I think Jon Stewart’s on to something. Rally to Restore Sanity,” she tweeted. “Would you consider going? Oct 30, 2010?”- Tim Graham's blog
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Oprah could just fly Stewart's audience to North Korea
Submitted by Dave. on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 12:31pm.
That way they could get an up-close look at what life in Amerika would really be like should the "progressive" ideas of those attending the Red Rally ultimately hold sway.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
Running the risk of crossing
Submitted by Francisco on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 3:08pm.
Running the risk of crossing into trolling territory, I feel the need to bring some perspective:
The views of the most far-left progressive commentators in America are roughly in line with what is considered centrist in, say, Sweden (where i am at the moment)... It can be exasperating at times, but this country does not feel to be turning into North Korea any time soon....
Is your comparison fair or are you using hyperbole to make a point?
Francisco---
Submitted by matthewdean on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 11:05pm.
Comparisons are always fair until one persons karma runs over another persons dogma.
That is, when one persons opinion outweighs anothers by virtue of force.
It does not matter that far-left progressive commentators in America are roughly in line with what is considered centrist in, say, Sweden.
What matters is that those who bespeak far-left issues as commentators, outside of a straight line media news department report, are generally espousing far-left views.
If they prefer a far-left lifestyle, by all means, since America is a majority center-right country, let them join the far-left liberal diaspora to, say, Sweden.
MD
So that is a "no" on the
Submitted by Francisco on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 5:22am.
So that is a "no" on the North Korea thing?Absolutly not
Submitted by Boudin on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 10:55am.
They can go to NK if they want to.
What Boudin said---
Submitted by matthewdean on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 9:03pm.
Any far-left liberals, liberals, moderate liberals, centrist liberals, or liberal liberals who opt to visit North Korea, and find it to their liking, and decide to reside there forevermore, have my eternal blessings and thanks.
MD
hey mattd...although it would go against my general
Submitted by porpoiseboy on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 9:17pm.
principles; i would agree to a slight tax increase to help support those efforts as long as i had assurance that the money would be used to help keep them there :-)
eccl 10:2
Ecclesiastes 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left
The best social program is a JOB...ronald reagan
porpoiseboy---
Submitted by matthewdean on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 9:23pm.
I concur with a slight tax increase, as well, for such a worthy cause.
Great minds, do indeed, think alike. ;^)
MD
Dont need a tax increase
Submitted by Boudin on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 10:29pm.
A single year of any Gov agency will do. Plus once their gone, we can shut down 500 others
Francisco, socialism, in any form, basically sucks
Submitted by Dave. on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 9:21pm.
There is no more a tyrannical act that governments can commit than to seize a portion of the work product of it's citizens. That is not freedom, at least as I define it. Sweden's top income tax rate is 57%. That is beyond confiscatory. At one point during the 1970s, their top tax rate was 102%. At some point, they are going to tun out of other people's money. Once that happens, there is only one avenue remaining: communism. After all, none other than Lenin himself said that the ultimate goal of socialism is communism. -DaveVote for the American in November
geez dave
Submitted by porpoiseboy on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 9:28pm.
those are sharecropping percentages. makes you wonder why the peeps would ever put up with that. are they such a bunch of wussies that they are comfortable with nanny taking care of them?
Ecclesiastes 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left
The best social program is a JOB...ronald reagan
ppb,
Submitted by Dave. on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 9:45pm.
Ain't it funny how many who live under confiscatory tax systems have somehow deluded themselves into believing they are free, when in fact they are little more than slaves to their respective governments? -DaveVote for the American in November
Great! So now that we
Submitted by Francisco on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 8:17am.
Great! So now that we established that Sweden is a slave nation, product of progressive policies, you can start using it in your comparisons as it is far more accurate than North Korea (like "(..) liberals can go to Sweden and see first hand the end result of progressive policies! (..)". That way we are all happy! (I know you will not, but the "why" is the interesting issue here IMHO.)
And if you meant it is not yet but it will be anytime soon a communist "utopia", can I have your educated guess for a time frame? Could we bet some $$ on it?
More seriously, I am fully aware we will never agree on this issue. For you the high tax burden in Sweden is tantamount to slavery whereas for me is more of a nuisance, (barely) outweighed by all the other positive aspects of this country (which is why I chose to live here)*.
For the record, the maximum marginal tax rate on income in Sweden in 1979 was 87%, contrasting with 70% in the US. Absolutely horrendous and definitely confiscatory, but it doesn't make Sweden (nor the US) a communist hellhole in retrospect. These ridiculous rates have since receded in both countries and the trend seems to continue (in America, specially after Jan 2011). I personally pay around 30% so my masters very nice never no hit me..
And for the Swedish secret police reading this, Long Live Dear Leader Reinfeldt!..
* Just to be clear: I am not claiming Sweden is perfect or a model to be followed or that it does not have some very serious issues, I only used it because it is an example of a tendentially progressive country that i happen to know by experience . My only point is that it is not, nor will it likely ever be, North Korea.
I would think that any rational person---
Submitted by matthewdean on Mon, 10/18/2010 - 3:01am.
with a modicum of awareness understands that Sweden is not like, and likely will never be like, North Korea.
It is wonderful to be able to choose where one resides, irrespective of confiscatory taxes, liberal politicos, or political correctness run amok.
The key phrase in your post, Francisco, is barely, as in the taxes are outweighed -barely- by the positive aspects of Sweden that engender your desire to be a resident there.
That is much too fine a line, IMO, for most here in the States.
Having said that, I imagine that most wage earners here would be appalled at the actual total of confiscatory taxes after factoring in automatic payroll deductions for state and federal taxes, tax percentages that are part and parcel of consumer goods and services, taxes on owned property, etc., etc. ad nauseum.
The full amount is proof that the saying "freedom does not come free" does not only apply to having to fight for freedom; sometimes you have to pay for it with legal tender.
MD
I still don't get it. If the
Submitted by Van Halen on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 12:38pm.
I still don't get it. If the Dems have been in power for two years with all branches of government, how is it anything is a problem today? Why the need for this rally? Additionally, the Dems have had the House for four years. So what's the problem? If there are problems with the country, this bunch should be bitching at Pelosi and Obama.
Hear, hear!!
Submitted by ProudAmerican58 on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 12:52pm.
And well said.
The whole purpose
Submitted by Benjamin on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 4:15pm.
is to mock Beck's rally, which was about "insane" stuff like faith and patriotism
Still don't get it.
Submitted by yutsnark on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 3:58am.
Nothing to worry about? You mean the Republicans have done nothing to fight back?
Now, lets see,
Submitted by auldsailor362 on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 12:49pm.
Plane tickets and hotels have taxes due, will Oprah declare these as a business expense?? Will the cost of the junket for (?) many people be counted as a "political contribution". Surely I jest, laws are made for us peons, not the Oprahs of the world.
I have to admit that the
Submitted by Guttermouth's Return on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 1:06pm.
I have to admit that the segment was pretty funny last night.
But don't fret - Stewart's audience is roughly 100 people. That's not going to make much of a dent in the overall numbers.
So which lefty
Submitted by Iron Tigers Vet on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 2:07pm.
global warming, treehugg'n extremist is going to come out of the woodwork to pitch a bitch at Huffblow and Oprah about the carbon footprint they are going to leave with all this bus travel and plane flying for this wannabe "sanity" (we all know it's a kiss Obama's feet) rally... huh? huh?
lol
Submitted by Mestilf on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 1:14pm.
Stewarts always been pretty hard on Obama, especially the past few weeks. The guy really isn't a partisan in any sense of the word. His rally isn't supporting specific candidates or even really bashing any, the guys simply trying to get people and politicians to relax the rhetoric.
I hope it's successful because honestly screaming "socialist" at Liberals or "fascists" at Conservatives is just ignorant and counter intuitive to getting anything done in the real world.
As for the guy saying she should send them to North Korea, why is that even necessary to say? Nobody, liberal or conservative wants to see our country like that. We need to be able to actually discuss issues in a mature way.
Discuss in a mature way?
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 3:11pm.
Calling your opponent a whore or a witch? Where is the mature discussion you speak of?
Perhaps it is questioning a source of campaign finance and instead of supplying proof stating let them prove it's not foreign.
Where is the mature debate?
I could fill pages and pages but really?
And to suggest Stewart isn't a partisan stooge... too funny.
Yeah, really.
Submitted by Mestilf on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 5:26pm.
Where did I ever call anyone a whore or witch kiddo? In fact I've said at least four times on this site that no one should hold the witch comments against O'Donnell. And Jon Stewart busted up the Brown campaign over the "whore" comment already.
And so far, while we've seen direct evidence that CoC has taken money donated from foreign businesses directly into the same 501(c)(6) they use to buy attack ads against democrats I've yet to see any hard evidence against democrats doing the same.
Edit: clarified an ambiguous statement
What is there to complain about?
Submitted by motherbelt on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 1:30pm.
You just can't get any more "grass-roots" than Oprah!!
\sarc
Oh well , it looks like the
Submitted by Barack_must_go..... on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 1:41pm.
Oh well , it looks like the ' Comedy Central Suck Barack Obama's C&ck Extravaganza ' isn't progressing quite as planned........sooooo Barack called in the heaviest ( I'd guess damn near 300 lb ) hitter in his Obama Socialist Regime arse-enal , the queen of the family buffet , eater at the Y , coneseur of everything tacky , Umpah Winfrey.
Stewart and Colbert have been exposed , before the real American people to be nothing more than a couple of ' Flash in the Pants' , not pan liberal losers who need to not only join together but beg for help just to draw a crowd.
I'm guessing the recent cold snap has caused many of their slacker audience to think twice , maybe three times about venturing up and out of their mom's cellar , when they can just stay home in their Ugg boots and Snuggie watching these two juicebags on tv.
Barack_Must_Go.....
Silly
Submitted by yutsnark on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 4:19am.
Two commedians and a daytime talk show host. That's the "socialist arsenal"? Why not throw in Mister Rogers, who advocated sharing and wore a red sweater?
Regarding Colbert and Stewert, and also Bill Maher, who also got lots of publicity on this site, and even fergosh sake Garrison Keillor...
You can't accuse a satirist of bias. Because a satirist is supposed to be biased. That's his job. If successful, he entertains those who agree with him, and annoys those who don't.
At one point FoxNews tried to fight fire with fire, airing a political satire program from a right wing perspective. (The Half Hour News Hour, or something like that.) They canceled it after 13 weeks, which surprised me, because they seemed to be getting decent ratings.
But they had the right idea I think: Fight satire with satire.
I don't dislike their
Submitted by buddyc on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 2:21pm.
I don't dislike their political views. I dislike their misleading people into believing they are either thoughtful or independent thinkers which they are NOT. They are partisans with blinders on.
Why can't they just be honest about it.
If they cared about the USA they would apologize to the public for their Obama mistake.
Of course remeber that it's
Submitted by Darasen on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 3:08pm.
Of course remeber that it's Becks rally and the tea party that are astroturf. We musn;t let facts get in the way of of the anti conservative dogma.
We Are Going To Restore Sanity!
Submitted by DaMama on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 3:45pm.
We will do it by voting out every spineless Democrat come November 2nd.
Oprah is such a blowhard.
Oprah's getting worried.
Submitted by Radical1979 on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 3:54pm.
Oprah's getting worried. It's her last season on t.v. and the sky hasn't fallen. She's desparately looking for a way to stroke her own ego and feel important.
The only thing that would be funny is if this rally brings in more people than Srgt. Schultz's. His head would explode...
Just another reason....
Submitted by richard on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 5:23pm.
....to loathe this royal fat blackness. People who watch this self proclaimed cerebral diva need to pull their heads from their ass and get a clue about what is really important in life, rather than dote on every word that spews from her mouth, as though she was empirically driven. The only thing this bitch has going for her, is her ability to gather her sheep-like followers, into lunacy lockstep. These people are already good candidates for the Jim Jones school of mental miscreants, so it's not that all difficult of a job to do.
Well-said, richard...with a
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 5:39pm.
Well-said, richard...with a couple of minor alterations, your comment is "dKos-ready".
Jer
Wow
Submitted by Blonde on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 5:47pm.
I don't know what to say.
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Stewart-Colbert Rally
Submitted by Stevedore50 on Mon, 10/18/2010 - 5:25pm.
It would be nice of Opra to pay cleanup cost afer this rally is done....
Okra Wimpy's Bribe
Submitted by SFCMAC on Thu, 10/21/2010 - 9:59am.
Wanna bet she claims it as a tax deduction?
Funny how Tea Party rallies, the 9/12 March on Washington, and Glenn Beck's 'Restoring Honor' rally, drew thousands of patriotic Americans without anyone offering them an all-expense paid trip.
The acceptance of a bribe speaks volumes about the clientele.