Tag: Jon Stewart

Rant of the Week: Jon Stewart Interviews George Carlin

Since George Carlin’s death in 2008, YouTube has been a treasure trove of his comedy, social criticism and political insight. This interview from 1997 with Jon Stewart isn’t so much a rant but insight into how George thought and evolved. Even now, his wit and wisdom is still relevant.

Rant of the Week: Jon Stewart – We Can’t Breath

Although the New York City police officer Daniel Pantaleo was finally fired last year, he was never arrested or indicted for Eric Garner’s death. In the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, all four police officers were fired within 48 hours and indicted for second degree murder. Six years ago, in an eight minute …

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9/11: The Human-Hybrid Turtle v Jon Stewart

Senate Majority Leader Mitch “The Human-Hybrid Turtle” McConnell (R-KY) offhandedly dismissed former host of “The Daily Show” and 9/11 first responder healthcare bill activist, Jon Stewart’s anger, wondering why he was “all bent out of shape” over the bill’s slow progress through congress. As Karoli Kuns, at Crooks and Liars, points out, “This isn’t life …

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9/11 – “They Did Their Jobs. 18 Years Later Do Yours”

Comedian and former host of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart has become a forceful and vocal supporter of legislation that provides medical treatment for survivors of the 9/11 attacks. Tuesday morning, Stewart, flanked by those survivors, many of whom are seriously ill, testified before House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, …

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Rant of the Week: Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart – Equal Time

Donald Trump complained that he was being treated unfairly by the late night talk show hosts and he wanted equal time. So CBS’ The Late Show host Stephen Colbert and the former host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show Jon Stewart attempted to grant Trump his wish. Needless to say, it didn’t go well.

“Vote Wisely This November 8”

That is wise advice from the former host of “The Daily Show” Jon Stewart. He appeared at the 10th Annual “Stand Up For Heroes,” an event held by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival that helps support veterans and their families. He opened the event with a 15 minute monologue about …

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Where Are You, Jon, When We Need You Most?

Former host of “The Daily Show” sat down with David Axelrod, former advisor to President Barack Obama and, now, director of the non-partisan Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago, to discuss the state of the current presidential election. specifically Donald “Drumpf” Trump. The discussion took place before an audience at the University of …

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Rant of the Weeek: Jon Stewart – Wack Flag

Jon Stewart – Wack Flag

As timely as ever.

Jon’s Last Rant – Bullshit

Adapted from Rant of the Week at The Stars Hollow Gazette

Bullshit Is Everywhere

If you smell something, say something

Jon Stewart – Caliphatication

Adapted from Rant of the Week at The Stars Hollow Gazette

Caliphatication

Jon Stewart – Caliphatication

Adapted from Rant of the Week at The Stars Hollow Gazette

Caliphatication

Jon Stewart – Terms of Enrichment

Adapted from Rant of the Week at The Stars Hollow Gazette

Terms of Enrichment

Sen. Huckleberry Butchmeup has not read the deal but thinks it’s terrible because ___ . You fill in the blank. And he wants to be president?

Sen. Human Hybrid Turtle has no “better deal” than what was negotiated.  

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