As good as Don Imus' "Speech from hell" which got him kicked off the good guy list during the Clinton Years. Anyone remember the "go baby!" punchline that was a roar of laughter followed by a wave of gasps, as Clinton's face went from amusmement to OH NO YOU DIDN'T?
A sharp contrast to Frank Caliendo's kid gloves routine where he did benign impressions of Bush fumbling his words and moving his neck like a pigeon.
It'll be interesting to hear right wing radio dismiss it as forgetable and unfunny, they will no doubt focus on the Bush look alike who was, admittedly, a hoot. Look for discussions about respect for the office and whether this sort of thing (criticism, humor, fun, parties) should be allowed in the future.
Buncha panty-waists.

I didn't see the program, but I heard Tony Kornheiser talking about it. TK, by the way, is NOT a conservative; he's about as liberal as it gets. He thought Colbert was decidecly unfunny, especially after a wonderful performance by the 2 Bushes. Other reports said that Colbert was flat, unnecessarily nasty, and the audience of media types--also not conservative as a rule--didn't laugh much at all. I did read the transcript, which isn't usually as effective as seeing and hearing, but from what I read, I'd agree with Kornheiser. I usually enjoy Colbert, but not this--well, I guess "crap" is the best word to use. Of course, most liberals--sometimes including me--will accept anything nasty about Dubya as humor. This sophomoric drivel didn't make it.

Well, it's a difference of opinion that makes horse races. I think most everything he said was both funny and frighteningly true.

I'd also question what, given the one chance a year for the famously insulated President to hear some actual dissent, constitutes "unnecessarily nasty."

Good Heavens! You think the President only hears dissent once a year? In what cave do you live?

If you believe that George W. Bush allows people around him who confront him with the unvarnished truth about his actions and their effects, please say hello to the leprechauns and unicorns for me.

Actually, I suspect he does, as do most men in high positions (Nixon was, I suspect, an anomaly.) However, the "truth" with which he is confronted may well not be what you consider it to be, especially if you think much of what Colbert said is "frighteningly true." If you do, that is truely frightening.

Aww, yeah, bitch! RJ you got SERVED!

Heh heh.

Bluebook, I think it's safe to say we disagree. I have a feeling that once everything this admin has been up to comes to light, the comparison to Nixon will not only be telling but probably an understatement. In the meantime, I hope your beliefs are a comfort to you.