Jon Stewart of the Daily Show is planning to hold a major rally in Washington, D.C. that is a direct response to some of the stupidity that has been happening by pundits and/or politicians like Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin. The theme of the rally, being held on October 30, is “Rally to Restore Sanity”. Stephen Colbert, not one to miss out on the fun, is holding a counter rally at the same time, in the same location, titled: “March to Keep Fear Alive.”
The significance of this event (these events) is that politics and media have gotten stupid lately. So, what better way to hold them in check but to call them out on it.
The problem that I perceive is that the news media doesn’t even realize that it’s being ridiculed for how bad they’ve gotten. What is most likely going to happen is some pretty face is going to announce the success of this “event” and treat is as if they’re somehow “in” on the joke. I think that’s what pissed me off the most about whenever the news covers Stewart and Colbert. They so often are NOT “in” on the joke, but the actual butt of it, and I’m sorry but laughing about it doesn’t make it any different when they go back to doing exactly what they were doing that caused the ridicule in the first place.
Unfortunately, this is a one time event. Which means that the media will get right back to being stupid again.
Ever since Stewart savaged the Crossfire show out of existence, the newsers been working very hard to pretend that they have no idea what Stewart/Colbert are doing… and you're right that they will do so again here. I'm still going though.
Honestly, if Beck can do this, they have a right to do it as well.But to be blunt: I don't like this demagoguery trend in American politics nor the mob rule mentality I'm seeing. Both are incredible dangers to any form of democracy because they pretend to uphold the will of the people while actually manipulating it or stomping on it.
Ever since Stewart savaged the Crossfire show out of existence, the newsers been working very hard to pretend that they have no idea what Stewart/Colbert are doing… and you're right that they will do so again here. I'm still going though.
It's a sad day when we have to turn to the Comedy Channel to get better researched, quality journalism, and analysis than most "news" outlets. Good thing we at least have Stewart and Colbert to call out some of these corrupt and ignorant, fanatical spinsters and their blind followers (sheep) while providing a little comedic respite to this madness.
If i wasn't already locked in to seeing Meghan dance in Firebird that night, I'd seriously consider attending this thing.
Great. I’m not sure if I usually agree with these comedians but the rally they did last week was very sweet to see.
Very nice post.