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Colbert Report: Senator Obama Puts Manufactured Political Distractions “On Notice”

Senator Barack Obama joined Stephen Thursday night with a message for the media: Stop with the petty, manufactured sideshows and start covering the issues that actually matter.

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“Manufactured political distractions…you are officially ‘On Notice”‘

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1
ZWBush Says:

that was great. I was laughing into my Lunch.

2
StevePam Says:

Obama needs to do an entire speech about the negative effect MSM has had on elections and about the responsibility the have to their country instead of special interest groups and corporations they pander to.

The MSM has trumped journalism for far, far reich-wing partisanship.

4
L.A. Confidential Says:

White House defends NAFTA: ‘There’s nothing broken’

WASHINGTON - The White House on Friday vigorously defended the 14-year-old free-trade agreement among the United States, Mexico and Canada against sharp criticism from Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama.

Well of course there’s nothing broken. If your one of the few billionaires benefiting from cheap labor and job exportation.

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StevePam Says:

AngryOne @ 3:

10 Debate Questions John McCain Will Never Be Asked:
1. Do you agree with Pastor John Hagee that war with Iran is the fulfillment of biblical prophecy?
2. Doesn’t your legendary temper make you too dangerous to be trusted with the presidency of the United States?
3. Doesn’t your confusion regarding basic facts about the war in Iraq, including repeatedly citing a nonexistent Al Qaeda-Iran alliance, make you unfit for command?
4. Given your past adultery, should Americans consider you a moral exemplar of family values?
5. Doesn’t your flip-flop on Jerry Falwell being an “agent of intolerance” show your opportunistic pandering to the religious right?
6. Given your wealth and privileged upbringing, aren’t you - and not Barack Obama - the elitist?
7. What is your religion, really? And has the answer in the past changed as the South Carolina primary approached?
8. Didn’t President Bush betray you with his signing statement on the Detainee Treatment Act? You claim to be against torture, but aren’t you a hypocrite for voting “no” on the Senate waterboaring ban?
9. Why did you flip-flop on the Bush tax cuts you twice opposed? Why do you now support making them permanent for the wealthiest Americans who need them least?
10. With the economy tanking, shouldn’t Americans be concerned over your past statements that “the issue of economics is not something I’ve understood as well as I should?”

Great post. Thank you.

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r Says:

11) Can you please stop repeating “My friendshh?”
( You have fewer friends than you think)

7
L.A. Confidential Says:

All things Stephen?

Uhhh lets stay focused on the issues that really matter now.

LOL oh man how we going to win in Nov?

8
ysbaddaden Says:

Good luck.

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Chico Hussein Says:

WOW !!!

‘Distractions’ trump Jane Fonda, the black hole in the center of the Galaxy, The Weather Channel and even BEARS ! He IS serious !

10
ysbaddaden Says:

Kinda reminds me of when Gary Hart dared the media to investigate him to see if he had an affair with Donna Rice.

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serrano Says:

hilarious.

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chris Says:

Does any Dem really want to get into the nitty gritty of Barak’s policies, or lack their of? Becareful what you ask for Barak, you just might get it.

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ysbaddaden Says:

ZWBush @ 1:

that was great. I was laughing into my Lunch.

Rubber chicken?

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Hussein Hussein Says:

StevePam @ 2:

Obama needs to do an entire speech about the negative effect MSM has had on elections and about the responsibility the have to their country instead of special interest groups and corporations they pander to.

True, but considering how petty and simple these people are, and how much power they have in this election cycle, it would be extremely dangerous.

I’ve been feeling better lately that their crap hasn’t affected the polls as much as I expected, and even the bobbleheads seem suprised that their attacks have muted effects (thus turning to calling Obama “Teflon”.

The sad thing is that we pay these people, huge amounts, through our consumerism to hijack our Democratic process.

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lemmywinks Says:

Oh that was great. That really made my day. Thanks stephen Colbert for saving civilisation!

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liberalHUSSEINmoderation Says:

StevePam @ 6:

AngryOne @ 3:

10 Debate Questions John McCain Will Never Be Asked:
1. Do you agree with Pastor John Hagee that war with Iran is the fulfillment of biblical prophecy?
2. Doesn’t your legendary temper make you too dangerous to be trusted with the presidency of the United States?
3. Doesn’t your confusion regarding basic facts about the war in Iraq, including repeatedly citing a nonexistent Al Qaeda-Iran alliance, make you unfit for command?
4. Given your past adultery, should Americans consider you a moral exemplar of family values?
5. Doesn’t your flip-flop on Jerry Falwell being an “agent of intolerance” show your opportunistic pandering to the religious right?
6. Given your wealth and privileged upbringing, aren’t you - and not Barack Obama - the elitist?
7. What is your religion, really? And has the answer in the past changed as the South Carolina primary approached?
8. Didn’t President Bush betray you with his signing statement on the Detainee Treatment Act? You claim to be against torture, but aren’t you a hypocrite for voting “no” on the Senate waterboaring ban?
9. Why did you flip-flop on the Bush tax cuts you twice opposed? Why do you now support making them permanent for the wealthiest Americans who need them least?
10. With the economy tanking, shouldn’t Americans be concerned over your past statements that “the issue of economics is not something I’ve understood as well as I should?”

Great post. Thank you.

word!

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Left&Left Says:

I’m a Obama supporter and I say give him the tough questions….as many as can be conjured. If he can’t properly handle legitimate questions that concern Americans he doesn’t deserve to be President. I don’t care if Hillary doesn’t answer one question(she’ll just lie anyway). Those questions from the Gib&Step minstrel show was a creepy disgrace.

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Mister Anderson Says:

chris @ 13:

Does any Dem really want to get into the nitty gritty of Barak’s policies, or lack their of? Becareful what you ask for Barak, you just might get it.

Sure. Please explain to me how Barack Obama is less-qualified to be President than Hillary or McCain? I’m very interested in your answer.

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Liberal AND Proud Says:

ysbaddaden @ 13:

ZWBush @ 1:

that was great. I was laughing into my Lunch.

Rubber chicken?

Barbecue Ribs and Pretzels.

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StevePam Says:

r @ 7:

11) Can you please stop repeating “My friendshh?”
( You have fewer friends than you think)

He knows….he’s not talkin to you so why don’t you just (insert f bomb here)!

; )

I can’t wait for Obama to debate John McGOO.

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chris Says:

Mister Anderson @ 18:

chris @ 13:

Does any Dem really want to get into the nitty gritty of Barak’s policies, or lack their of? Becareful what you ask for Barak, you just might get it.

Sure. Please explain to me how Barack Obama is less-qualified to be President than Hillary or McCain? I’m very interested in your answer.

1. Experience
2. I have not heard alot of details out of him about, getting out of Iraq, balancing the budget, fixing education, I don’t wont the standard answer (increase government and throw money at the problem) that, as we all know, does not work!

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Mister Anderson Says:

Left&Left @ 17:

I’m a Obama supporter and I say give him the tough questions….as many as can be conjured. If he can’t properly handle legitimate questions that concern Americans he doesn’t deserve to be President. I don’t care if Hillary doesn’t answer one question(she’ll just lie anyway). Those questions from the Gib&Step minstrel show was a creepy disgrace.

I agree. I think the question about taxes on capital gains was legit because I do disagree with Obama STRONGLY on this issue though I support his overall candidacy. There are enough policy issues to hit Obama on without having to bring up tabloid stuff.

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Left&Left Says:

Mister Anderson @ 18:

chris @ 13:

Does any Dem really want to get into the nitty gritty of Barak’s policies, or lack their of? Becareful what you ask for Barak, you just might get it.

Sure. Please explain to me how Barack Obama is less-qualified to be President than Hillary or McCain? I’m very interested in your answer.

I’ll bet you won’t be interested. Be careful what you ask for Mister.

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Chico Hussein Says:

chris @ 12:

Does any Dem really want to get into the nitty gritty of Barak’s policies, or lack their of? Becareful what you ask for Barak, you just might get it.

After 8 years of the worst administration in the history of the human species, we’ll take the chance with something else.

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Scott Says:

What a Hypocrite! This is the guy that went on a “we hate fags” tour.

I wish I had a candidate for president! You know, someone smart and not a huge bigot.

And don’t say Hilary. I said someone smart!

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Thom Says:

Left&Left @ 17:

I’m a Obama supporter and I say give him the tough questions….as many as can be conjured. If he can’t properly handle legitimate questions that concern Americans he doesn’t deserve to be President.

I don’t think anyone is upset about Obama having to handle tough questions. Indeed, we’re pissed because he WASN’T given tough questions. How is he going to handle: War on Terror, Iraq, Afghanistan, Housing Crisis, Recession, Health Care, Social Security, Education, etc. THOSE are the legitimate, tough questions that concern Americans. Flag pins, Rev. Wright, who loves America more, Bitter vs. Angry, and who he served with on the board of some charity with are NOT.

27
Chico Hussein Says:

StevePam @ 20:

r @ 7:

11) Can you please stop repeating “My friendshh?”
( You have fewer friends than you think)

He knows….he’s not talkin to you so why don’t you just (insert f bomb here)!

; )

I can’t wait for Obama to debate John McGOO.

Obama just needs to say “Sunni”, “Shiia” and “economy” and Mcsame will drop dead on the floor.

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Liberal AND Proud Says:

We need to stick to the issues!

Who’s pastor loves America more?
Who’s the better bowler?
Who makes better barbecue?

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Bison Says:
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chris Says:

Chico Hussein @ 23:

chris @ 12:

Does any Dem really want to get into the nitty gritty of Barak’s policies, or lack their of? Becareful what you ask for Barak, you just might get it.

After 8 years of the worst administration in the history of the human species, we’ll take the chance with something else.

Yea but we need someone who knows what they are doing, just anyone is not going to be able to right this ship………..

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Liberal AND Proud Says:

Chico Hussein @ 26:

StevePam @ 20:

r @ 7:

11) Can you please stop repeating “My friendshh?”
( You have fewer friends than you think)

He knows….he’s not talkin to you so why don’t you just (insert f bomb here)!

; )

I can’t wait for Obama to debate John McGOO.

Obama just needs to say “Sunni”, “Shiia” and “economy” and Mcsame will drop dead on the floor.

Sen. McCain, would you please point to Iraq on this map and outline your strategy for victory.

32
Mike Says:

chris @ 12:

Does any Dem really want to get into the nitty gritty of Barak’s policies, or lack their of? Becareful what you ask for Barak, you just might get it.

Hmm…if he can answer me the difference between Sunni’s and Shi’tte’s without Joe Liberman standing next to him, I will be happy.

33
Chico Hussein Says:

Liberal AND Proud @ 27:

We need to stick to the issues!

Who’s pastor loves America more?
Who’s the better bowler?
Who makes better barbecue?

Obviously, the pastor who served in the US MARINES loves America more.

Duh !

34
Mister Anderson Says:

Left&Left @ 22:

Mister Anderson @ 18:

chris @ 13:

Does any Dem really want to get into the nitty gritty of Barak’s policies, or lack their of? Becareful what you ask for Barak, you just might get it.

Sure. Please explain to me how Barack Obama is less-qualified to be President than Hillary or McCain? I’m very interested in your answer.

I’ll bet you won’t be interested. Be careful what you ask for Mister.

I’m very interested. Is Obama the most qualified person in America to be President? Of course not in my opinion. I’ll take Al Gore, Dennis Kucinich or Wesley Clark over him any day of the week.

But against Hillary or McCain, in terms of actual experience, they are all fairly equal. In terms of their policies, Obama and Hillary are basically the same and Obama and McCain are VERY different when it comes to the issues that matter to me.

So please, tell me how he is unqualified when matched up against Clinton or McCain. And if possible, please tell me without using Reverend Wright or Rezko or Ayers because I actually use both sides of my brain so I can distinguish between Obama and his associates.

35
Cracker’s for Christ Says:

The very least we will get with Obama is a president that doesn’t fall down and shit himself everytime someone ask him a question without a rehearsal.

36
Chico Hussein Says:

Liberal AND Proud @ 29:

Chico Hussein @ 26:

StevePam @ 20:

r @ 7:

He knows….he’s not talkin to you so why don’t you just (insert f bomb here)!

; )

I can’t wait for Obama to debate John McGOO.

Obama just needs to say “Sunni”, “Shiia” and “economy” and Mcsame will drop dead on the floor.

Sen. McCain, would you please point to Iraq on this map and outline your strategy for victory.

(Joe Lieberman taps McSame on the shoulder and whispers) ….

It’s near Israel.

37
Samson- Says:

StevePam @ 2:

Obama needs to do an entire speech about the negative effect MSM has had on elections and about the responsibility the have to their country instead of special interest groups and corporations they pander to.

he does. all politicians do.

but. it will never happen.

they know that they are completely dependent on the media and their coverage.

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StevePam Says:

Left&Left @ 22:

Mister Anderson @ 18:

chris @ 13:

Does any Dem really want to get into the nitty gritty of Barak’s policies, or lack their of? Becareful what you ask for Barak, you just might get it.

Sure. Please explain to me how Barack Obama is less-qualified to be President than Hillary or McCain? I’m very interested in your answer.

I’ll bet you won’t be interested. Be careful what you ask for Mister.

I love it when some under educated fearmonger wannabe shows up unarmed and bluffing because it gives me a chance to copy and past a few of my favorite things…

During Senator Obama’s first 8 eight months of elected service he sponsored over 820 bills.

He introduced 233 bills regarding healthcare reform,
125 bills on poverty and public assistance,
112 bills on crime fighting,
97 economic bills,
60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,
21 ethics reform bills,
15 gun control,
6 veterans affairs and many others.
In his first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These included:
(1)the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 that became LAW,
(2)The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act that became LAW, (3)The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act that passed the Senate,
(4)The 2007 Government Ethics Bill that became LAW,
(5)The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill that is in committee just to name a few.

In all since he entered the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term, which is 6 years and another year campaigning, has authored and passed 20 twenty pieces of legislation in her term of six years into law. These bills can be found at (wwwhomas.loc.gov). Senator Clinton has passed.

(1) Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.
(2) Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
(3) Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
(4) Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.
(5) Name courthouse after James L. Watson.
(6) Name post office after Jonn A. O’Shea.
(7) Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
(8) Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
(9) Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.
(10) Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men’s Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
(11) Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men’s Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
(12) Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.
(13) Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.
(14) Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.
(15) Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty.

Only five of Clinton’s bills are, more substantive.
(16) Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
(17) Pay for city projects in response to 9/11
(18) Assist landmine victims in other countries.
(19) Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
(20) Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

In her defense…MOST of this MAY have been done by her while under sniper fire.

39
tHezombieHusseinGaMeOfLiFe Says:

And MSM try to report news and leave out your commentary.

Stop thinking everyone is as petty as you guys.

OT — cindy mccain won’t release all necessary tax forms because it involves her children. Now we know she’s as stupid as mccindy.

Go Obama!
Go USA!
Go PA!

40
chris Says:

Mister Anderson @ 32:

Left&Left @ 22:

Mister Anderson @ 18:

chris @ 13:

Sure. Please explain to me how Barack Obama is less-qualified to be President than Hillary or McCain? I’m very interested in your answer.

I’ll bet you won’t be interested. Be careful what you ask for Mister.

I’m very interested. Is Obama the most qualified person in America to be President? Of course not in my opinion. I’ll take Al Gore, Dennis Kucinich or Wesley Clark over him any day of the week.

But against Hillary or McCain, in terms of actual experience, they are all fairly equal. In terms of their policies, Obama and Hillary are basically the same and Obama and McCain are VERY different when it comes to the issues that matter to me.

So please, tell me how he is unqualified when matched up against Clinton or McCain. And if possible, please tell me without using Reverend Wright or Rezko or Ayers because I actually use both sides of my brain so I can distinguish between Obama and his associates.

First, Gore-had a chance, blew it, more of Clinton, Denny K way way to left, Clark - had a chance blew…. Obama have never governed anything, made a budget, lead troops into battle, gone head to head vs. some no shit world leaders, Putin, Jintao, Iran guy..

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chris Says:

StevePam @ 36:

Left&Left @ 22:

Mister Anderson @ 18:

chris @ 13:

Sure. Please explain to me how Barack Obama is less-qualified to be President than Hillary or McCain? I’m very interested in your answer.

I’ll bet you won’t be interested. Be careful what you ask for Mister.

I love it when some under educated fearmonger wannabe shows up unarmed and bluffing because it gives me a chance to copy and past a few of my favorite things…

During Senator Obama’s first 8 eight months of elected service he sponsored over 820 bills.

He introduced 233 bills regarding healthcare reform,
125 bills on poverty and public assistance,
112 bills on crime fighting,
97 economic bills,
60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,
21 ethics reform bills,
15 gun control,
6 veterans affairs and many others.
In his first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These included:
(1)the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 that became LAW,
(2)The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act that became LAW, (3)The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act that passed the Senate,
(4)The 2007 Government Ethics Bill that became LAW,
(5)The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill that is in committee just to name a few.

In all since he entered the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term, which is 6 years and another year campaigning, has authored and passed 20 twenty pieces of legislation in her term of six years into law. These bills can be found at (wwwhomas.loc.gov). Senator Clinton has passed.

(1) Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.
(2) Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
(3) Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
(4) Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.
(5) Name courthouse after James L. Watson.
(6) Name post office after Jonn A. O’Shea.
(7) Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
(8) Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
(9) Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.
(10) Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men’s Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
(11) Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men’s Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
(12) Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.
(13) Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.
(14) Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.
(15) Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty.

Only five of Clinton’s bills are, more substantive.
(16) Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
(17) Pay for city projects in response to 9/11
(18) Assist landmine victims in other countries.
(19) Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
(20) Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

In her defense…MOST of this MAY have been done by her while under sniper fire.

He co-sponsored a bill?? thats it, its nothing, see my prior post..