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Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate
It's funny. A comedian speaking on an issue is seen as "a waste of time". But in the past entertainers were looked to as commentators on the issues of the time. From Shakespeare to Bob Dylan, artists were seen not as entertainers, but a means of getting people to think about the issues of the day.
Now artists are seen as "a waste of time and money".
Stephen is a comedian, but his brand of comedy is also political commentary and carries weight. People in this thread are putting him league with CarrotTop.
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Colbert swaying public opinion through his comedy is what he does. I'm fine with that. I happen to like his comedy despite his political bent. My issue is that he does it for one particular party and it was disrepectful of the Democrats to invite him to a government commitee meeting. Also, it demonstrates loudly that the Democrats aren't looking for common ground but rather, theatrics.
It would be like the Republicans inviting Ann Coulter in to discuss the cost of Illegal immigrants. I find her funny and she is more qualified than Colbert to discuss the issues around illegal immigrants.