'The Daily Show' Welcomes GOP to the Twin Cities

Come on if Hilter was alive today who would he be most proud of?? Republicans invaded Iraq unprovoked,Tortured,wired tapped,and the list goes on!!Years ago when Russia invaded another country we were shocked!! But Republicans get a free pass??

Apparently, Ruthazer can handle Stewart's tongue in cheek billboard, but cannot handle my tongue in cheek comparison of Obama and Castro. If LBJ, is your poster boy, you must be delusional. Our country has poured more money into the "

I guess you people that think Jon is strictly dissing republicans missed his take off on Obama..the video where he's held aloft as a baby in Africa ala The Lion King. Or jon's video of Obama pushing back the flood waters in NOLA ala Moses. It was hilarious as is the billboard. Jon is a non partisan abuser.
Love Jon and The Best F***ing News Team on Television.

Stewart is an idiot! Communist as well!!!

Blackstone, comparing Barak Obama to Fidel Castro is absurd. More appropriate analogies: The change that Thomas Jefferson and colleagues wanted, the change in the form of the New Deal that FDR thought the nation needed after the depression, the change that LBJ saw as necessary to help the poor and struggling.

but Fidel Castro... give me a break. If there is anyone advocating the elimination of the US government it is the GOP.

Evidently they forgot the other wing of the GOP, "poor, uneducated, barefoot & pregnant, white trash". Luckily the GOP hasn't neglected to acknowledge them.

Blackstone makes an excellent point. I suppose based strictly on income I would be listed in the poverty level in the US which seems ridiculous to me. I live simply, and within my means, and feel pretty dam lucky. Still, it's not hating America or thinking it sucks to want things to get better. It's not about giving things to people who won't work. It's about making more accessible to people who do. It's about helping to create more opportunities for more people, who still have to earn them.

Good point Blackstone. In the Texas city I live in, half of all motorists have no car insurance. Proobably a smaller portion have health insurance.

Blackstone hit the nail on the head. Live within your means, educate yourself and make smart decisions and do not feel that you are owed anything. Most other countries would not give you the time of day that this country does for those in need.

The Daily show is very much tongue in cheek. However, the successful do pay most of the taxes. The opportunity to succeed has been a bedrock in making this the greatest country in the history of man.

In the late 50's, Cuba wanted change and some change was needed,but look at what they ended up with. Blindly following a person for the sake of change without substance is the ultimate display of foolishness. If everything is so bad in the U. S. then why are 100,000's of people trying to come here and not many are leaving. By almost any standard, the poor in the U. S. would be quite comfortable in most Third World countries.

People need to grow up and realize that there is no free lunch and that something given to them is coming from someone else. Take medical insurance for example, many people enjoy and own mobile phones, big screen TV's, IPOD's and a whole list of consumer items, but cannot afford insurance premiums for their families. So it has to be everyone else's fault that they don't have insurance where in reality it is their failure to make insurance a priority. Don't forget there are plenty of safety nets for the truly needy.

So if you are whining for change go grab a mirror and take a good long look at yourself. The only change with any lasting effect comes realizing that you are responsible for yourself!! And if you still feel like the U.S sucks then it starts with the image in the mirror your holding.

Can anyone say "Commi"? Mr. (And I use that word lightly) should check out Russia...perhaps China for his next home.

In response to Tobias2012 8/26 post: Gee I hope I grow up just like you.

The daily show is the only intelligent show on TV in recent history. "Reality shows" are geared towards those minds with the least common denominator. Jon Stewart is witty, intelligent and very funny. If it was not for his show, I would not turn my TV on. Fox is the voice of the white, rich republicans, CNN and other so called news stations are nothing more that parrots of party lines.
Jon's show is beacon that lights the darkness caused by this administration.
Goodby Mr. Bush, and good riddance.

Laugh all you want at the billboard (and it is funny) but until the Dems can come up with a VIABLE solution to energy and the economy, they have no room to talk. Socialism (oh, I'm sorry, "

Hey Moe! ??????????? Was there a point?

and your Right Wing Rules say "Thank You for the Welcome."

Dan Brayall commented:

# I think lots of folks with independent streaks enjoy the Daily Show

# it is a bit simple and insulting to all the hard working average folks who belong to the Republican party

When you write about "

I'm sure FauxNews is angry they didn't do that first in Denver.

The best comedy is in the truth after all. If they had put a billboard up in Denver saying "Welcome Spineless Congressmen" I'd call that equal opportunity comedy.

And I, as a liberal, would have laughed out loud, because it's true. Stewart and his crew have certainly not given Dems and liberals a free pass the last few years. I remember Stewart's comment about a MoveOn.org TV ad: "MoveOn.org - still able to make even people who basically agree with them... squirm."

Ron Dibble's takedown of the Berkeley Code Pink demonstration, for example, was brutal - and hilarious.

Unfortunately, nameless user, I strongly agree with you. China will eventually be the major superpower in the world. We simply will not be able to compete with a nation that has 5 times the population that we have and all those workers at their disposal. Perhaps if the greed of the republicants and fascists (sorry, sometimes I forget they are one and the same) wasn't as great as it currently is, we could forget cheap labor, begin to get things made in America again, and offer the world quality american-made products as a direct contrast to much of the crap made in China. The greed of these mostly rich, old, white men won't allow America to return to greatness. They could care less because you see, this won't happen overnight. It will take decades and they will all be gone so why should they care. Same thing for the environment, etc. America, centuries from now will be seen as an experiment of what a melting pot of diverse people could accomplish together. A great nation that served as an example to the rest of the world, but alas, not for long enough and failed because of the stupidity of many of it's people who stood by blindly and let themselves get raped, and pilloraged by the people they put in power. All because of stupid wedge issues like abortion, guns, etc., instead of seeing the bigger picture.

I only hope that Nameless City's comments do NOT come to fruition, but unfortunately felt that his remarks about voters,(if they vote at all), being too uneducated and bigoted are right on.

I believe I already said they don't like Bush, so citing a failed Bush policy to indicate they can't think seems like you missed something yourself. No matter, I've said my piece.

McCain will be the next president because Americans are too uneducated and bigoted to vote for anyone who is not a rich, white, male, religious, old fart. Eventually the US will fade away and become a backwater of third-world right-wing wackos, so the world will benefit as we will no longer be a threat to peace. A sorry end for a country that could have led the word to greatness.

Perhaps you're exposed to a better class of Republicqan than those I'm surrounded by in southern Ohio...but I doubt it.

"Conservative principles would be things like, less government involvement, fewer government programs that eat up tax dollars and lean toward socialism."

These things you cite are as mythical as the predation of white women by black politicians as has been unsubtly promoted in RNC commercials recently, and are as clearly based on fears and fundamental misunderstandings of how the world actually works.

"government involvement", like the FDA ensuring low levels of harmful bateria in beef? or the establishment of air-traffic safety standards? "Socialism" like stop lights and fire departments?

...and what about "government programs that eat up tax dollars", like an illegal, wholly irrational occupation of a foreign country, based on lies and racism, that costs 15 billion dollars a month?

No, your Republicans, and all too many Democrats, couldn't think their way out of a paper bag - unless they thought a black person was in there with them.

Zil, you may be right, but, I imagine at least some percentage of the attendees are middle class working republicans. I won't dispute a measure of accuracy in the billboard. The best comedy is in the truth after all.
If they had put a billboard up in Denver saying "Welcome Spineless Congressmen" I'd call that equal opportunity comedy.

I think you're underestimating them. I have a few conservative friends I talk to on a regular basis and they are smart and articulate. Conservative principles would be things like, less government involvement, fewer government programs that eat up tax dollars and lean toward socialism. They don't like Bush and hope that McCain will return to what they see as the foundations of the GOP. I don't agree with them but I do understand because we've taken the time to listen to each other. I despise the fear mongering dishonest BS that is being used to influence people and I agree it's working too well. I just think the best way to combat it is to arm yourself with the facts and keep asserting them. Find the common ground of hope for a better society for future generations.
I also know a few die hards who simply refuse to look beyond labels and are convinced liberal is a curse word. I find the liberal mirror of that close minded attitude equally offensive.

Well, the billboard posted on the way out of the airport is intended for those Republicans actually attending the convention - not exactly spitting examples of "average hard-working Republicans." So while I see your point, I think you're missing the actual intention of the billboard.

Dan Brayall,

Sure, I see your point; although I strongly dispute that the majority of Republican voters are loyal in any way to "conservative principals". In fact, if asked to name a few of these principals they might cite a few vague words like "patriotism" or "faith", or even go so far as to mention "fiscal responsibility" (which is hugely ironic, considering the trillion-dollar fiasco their votes have supported in Iraq), but most of them vote on unfounded media-engendered fears of blacks, mexicans, athiests, and commies.

The people I'm defending are American citizens with a right to vote their conscience even if you and I don't agree. Looking down your nose at them morally or intellectually is clearly not the answer. Finding our common issues and concerns through patient and persistent communication will yield better results. Criticizing Bush and cronies, exposing their corruption and the corruption of party leaders is a valid approach. {while being willing to condemn corruption among the Dems as well} Blanket attacks on anyone who is called republican or conservative is just as self destructive and foolish as anything you imagine they are doing.
At this point most Republicans aren't happy with Bush and will be glad to see him go. They still retain hope and loyalty to the GOP and conservative principles. That's their right and something we should respect if we honor the nature of our democratic republic. The job is to convince enough of them that McCain is too similar to Bush and Obama, while imperfect, will be the better choice in this election. Blanket insults won't do that and in fact make things worse. I assume that's not your goal.

"...it is a bit simple and insulting to all the hard working average folks who belong to the Republican party."

Such people should not be trusted with a sharp pair of scissors. It may not be constructive to insult middle- and working-class Republicans, but the self destructive behavior represented by their wedge-issue voting certainly does not engender respect. The people you defend are the serfs of the oligarchs cited by the billboard.

Also, although the sign may give us a laugh it is a bit simple and insulting to all the hard working average folks who belong to the Republican party. We need liberals, conservatives, and moderates working together and communicating to truly address the issues. More polarization and treating our fellow citizens as the enemy or dimwitted simply because they see things differently does not solve problems. It's time for both parties to do some serious house cleaning and it's time for members of both parties and independents to insist of some changes by using the ballot box to separate the wheat form the chaff. Blind party loyalty won't cut it for either side.

With the level of intellect shown by the current administration, do you think that most of those people will even know what an 'oligarch' is? Since the word is derived from the Greek oligoi meaning small or little, why didn't they just say 'Welcome rich, white, needle-d!cked bug f*ckers'?

I think lots of folks with independent streaks enjoy the Daily Show and are appalled by the behavior of both parties. It's not as if the Dems haven't tacitly cooperated with the GOP. The Daily Show has a clear liberal slant but for now the GOP is center stage and giving Jon and crew the most ammunition for calling BS what it is. You may have noticed an of DS Jon calling out the main stream media for doing a lousy job. He's right on. Those of us independent thinkers who enjoy the show have also seen him take pot shots at the Dems including Obama. It's an unfortunate truth that a fake news show may be the most honest one.

I would have said "Plutocrats", but what the heck.

Only in America can a fake news program be more truthful than the meanstream news. Viva La Daily Show and Viva La Jon Stewart and Crew. Well done, as always.

Yes, Armed Libera (armed with what - the Communist Manifesto?) - the truth hurts. As you point out in your rebuttal to Tobias2012 - Steward is nothing more than a narrow minded liberal politcal hack, and the Daily Show is truly unwatchable to anyone with an independent streak". Yes, thank you for confirming that. Thanks to you and Lou for affirming just which side of the political spectrum has the truly intolerant streak.

Tobias2012 commented:
"Stewart has become worse than those he derides, nothing more than a narrow minded liberal political hack. The Daily Show is truly unwatchable to anyone with an independent streak"

Ouch the truth hurts doesn't it Tobias?

Good for John Stewart saying it the way it is; of course there are others who will be in Minneapolis for the RNC convention, i.e., racists, fascists, mindless.

Tobias Many of us have very independents streaks not like your narrow view. You sound like a typical neo that cannot look out of the box.

Stewart has become worse than those he derides, nothing more than a narrow minded liberal political hack. The Daily Show is truly unwatchable to anyone with an independent streak.

from Tony C
"I welcome your jokes but Mccain will be the next President. Oatmeal anyone?"

He may be right those electronic voting machines will be tough to beat.

Speaking truth to power!

trolling the GOP, nice

I welcome your jokes but Mccain will be the next President. Oatmeal anyone?

HAHA WONDERFUL

Jon Stewart rocks!! The guy is amazing. Simply brilliant.

John Stewart just never fails!!!!

How about rich white racist pigs? Shades of '68 huh?

Fabulous, now if they'd only get the vids on their website to work properly...

I assume that the order of the correspondents is also part of the joke: the woman, the non-white male, the out-of-shape white male, the skinny foreign male, and the ex-marine white alpha male.

Just the hierarchy that would make rich white oligarchs feel at home!

Fabulous!

AWESOME!

I only get my news from them...so I am looking forward to their covering.'The Daily Show rocks!!!!!