Comments on: Can Colbert actually get on the ballot? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:04:44 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Cameron, Niagra Falls New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-113212 Cameron, Niagra Falls New York Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:20:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-113212 Wouldn't it be funny if he made it through, won the election for presidency, and then ended up being some huge evil fascist bent on the destruction of some insignificant country like Western Sahara or Vatican City. Wouldn't it be funny if he made it through, won the election for presidency, and then ended up being some huge evil fascist bent on the destruction of some insignificant country like Western Sahara or Vatican City.

]]> By: Chris, UK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-111867 Chris, UK Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:11:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-111867 Go Colbert! If he actually won....he could have Jon Stewart as his running mate. There might even be a Colbert Girl. Go Colbert! If he actually won....he could have Jon Stewart as his running mate. There might even be a Colbert Girl.

]]> By: Abe California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-111631 Abe California Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:12:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-111631 If you old losers havent heard.... http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7406420086 go to it and find out. If you old losers havent heard....

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7406420086

go to it and find out.

]]> By: Oslin Chang http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-108340 Oslin Chang Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:30:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-108340 Only in America, can you have a clown as head of state/Commander in Chief. This is the American drean. Good luck America and keep dreaming! Only in America, can you have a clown as head of state/Commander in Chief. This is the American drean. Good luck America and keep dreaming!

]]> By: Derek, Elko, Nevada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-108310 Derek, Elko, Nevada Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:17:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-108310 "COLBERT FOR PRESIDENT !!! Politics have been a joke since Nov. 2, 2004 anyway. Posted By Joy, Reno NV : October 17, 2007 7:25 pm" Unfortunately this statement is incorrect Politics have been a Joke long before 2004 "COLBERT FOR PRESIDENT !!!
Politics have been a joke since Nov. 2, 2004 anyway.
Posted By Joy, Reno NV : October 17, 2007 7:25 pm"

Unfortunately this statement is incorrect Politics have been a Joke long before 2004

]]> By: Oscar, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-107702 Oscar, NY Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:28:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-107702 the fact that people are willing to vote for Colbert in a serious election is a note of how dissatisfied some people are with the current administration. Colbert wouldn't think of running for actual president; he's just fulfilling his role as one who points out the "untruthyness" and nuances of the system. I normally do a blank vote, but Coodles to Colbert! the fact that people are willing to vote for Colbert in a serious election is a note of how dissatisfied some people are with the current administration. Colbert wouldn't think of running for actual president; he's just fulfilling his role as one who points out the "untruthyness" and nuances of the system.

I normally do a blank vote, but Coodles to Colbert!

]]> By: Peter, Wausau, WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-106431 Peter, Wausau, WI Sat, 20 Oct 2007 16:09:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-106431 I'm sure this will improve his show's ratings. I'm sure this will improve his show's ratings.

]]> By: Aaron, Detroit, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-106140 Aaron, Detroit, MI Sat, 20 Oct 2007 03:01:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-106140 this could be one of the best things to happen for this country in a long time... if he is serious and actually appears on the s.c. ballot, he will draw in more votes than most people believe possible. most of the country considers current politics to be a joke and this will only prove what colbert and stewart have been making fun of for years.. this could truely be amazing! this could be one of the best things to happen for this country in a long time... if he is serious and actually appears on the s.c. ballot, he will draw in more votes than most people believe possible. most of the country considers current politics to be a joke and this will only prove what colbert and stewart have been making fun of for years.. this could truely be amazing!

]]> By: Clarissa, Gainesville, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-105970 Clarissa, Gainesville, FL Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:27:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-105970 Out of the 32 students in my community college american national government class, four said they were not registered to vote but will be registering so they can write in Colbert's name in the Florida primary, and an additional 21 students said they were already registered and would definitely be writing Colbert's name in as well. If he makes it to the national election stage, the remaining 3 students said they'd jump on the bandwagon and vote for him as well. Stephen Colbert, the youth have spoken and they want you to be the next president of the USA. Out of the 32 students in my community college american national government class, four said they were not registered to vote but will be registering so they can write in Colbert's name in the Florida primary, and an additional 21 students said they were already registered and would definitely be writing Colbert's name in as well. If he makes it to the national election stage, the remaining 3 students said they'd jump on the bandwagon and vote for him as well. Stephen Colbert, the youth have spoken and they want you to be the next president of the USA.

]]> By: Matt, Pittsbrugh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-105182 Matt, Pittsbrugh Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:58:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-105182 Come on people, if he were totally serious about running for pres. it wont just be in S. Carolina. He is making a great point about how pathetic our political process and the people involved have become. People in S. Carolina need to do all Americans a favor and vote for him. Show all of them in Washington that we have had enough. It wont make any difference if he wins there but it will be a huge slap in the face to all in Washington. COLBERT '08!!!!!! Come on people, if he were totally serious about running for pres. it wont just be in S. Carolina. He is making a great point about how pathetic our political process and the people involved have become. People in S. Carolina need to do all Americans a favor and vote for him. Show all of them in Washington that we have had enough. It wont make any difference if he wins there but it will be a huge slap in the face to all in Washington.

COLBERT '08!!!!!!

]]> By: darktanis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-104562 darktanis Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:53:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-104562 I blogged about this as well. I believe he can get on the ballot, but it will be close to impossible. http://www.darktanis.wordpress.com I blogged about this as well. I believe he can get on the ballot, but it will be close to impossible.

http://www.darktanis.wordpress.com

]]> By: Steve, cleveland, ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-104552 Steve, cleveland, ohio Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:43:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-104552 Colbert in 08!! Colbert in 08!!

]]> By: Eric, Wilmington, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-104158 Eric, Wilmington, NC Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:14:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-104158 Colbert could be the most serious threat to the fundamental policies of our political process to date. Luckily, the system is in dire need of a cleansing and to be shaken down to its foundation. Stephen Colbert - a true Commander of the Constitution. And thanks be to that document for allowing non-career politicians the opportunity to seek the White House. Colbert could be the most serious threat to the fundamental policies of our political process to date. Luckily, the system is in dire need of a cleansing and to be shaken down to its foundation.

Stephen Colbert – a true Commander of the Constitution. And thanks be to that document for allowing non-career politicians the opportunity to seek the White House.

]]> By: anna, Appleton, WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-104047 anna, Appleton, WI Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:10:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-104047 Is this guy for real?????????? Is this guy for real??????????

]]> By: Cynthia, Laguna Niguel, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103950 Cynthia, Laguna Niguel, CA Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:09:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103950 I would like to see Hilery Clinton for President and Stephen Colbert for Vice President. I would like to see Hilery Clinton for President and Stephen Colbert for Vice President.

]]> By: J, Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103899 J, Atlanta, GA Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:41:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103899 To those who think Colbert only digs at the Republicans, I remember an interview with Robert Kennedy Jr in which Kennedy Jr was claiming Bush stole the election in 2004 in Ohio. Colbert responded with something like "just how your uncle did in 1960 in Illinois?" The look on Kennedy Jr's face and his next few stammering words were priceless. Colbert's persona does allow him to say some tough things to the other side at times. To those who think Colbert only digs at the Republicans, I remember an interview with Robert Kennedy Jr in which Kennedy Jr was claiming Bush stole the election in 2004 in Ohio. Colbert responded with something like "just how your uncle did in 1960 in Illinois?" The look on Kennedy Jr's face and his next few stammering words were priceless. Colbert's persona does allow him to say some tough things to the other side at times.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103865 John Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:21:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103865 It would be nice to have a president who pretends to be what he's not for the purpose of satire rather than outright fraud. Only in America can a satan worshipper claim to be a born-again Christian and get away with perpetrating evil not only in one elected term, but two. It would be nice to have a president who pretends to be what he's not for the purpose of satire rather than outright fraud.

Only in America can a satan worshipper claim to be a born-again Christian and get away with perpetrating evil not only in one elected term, but two.

]]> By: Vic Bullard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103826 Vic Bullard Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:55:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103826 Stephen Colbert is a comedian with a very good show. He really shows the true colors of the Republican party by posing as ultra conservative. He is a comedian pretending to be a conservative and our president is pretending to be a comedian and a conservative. Go for it Stephen!! Stephen Colbert is a comedian with a very good show. He really shows the true colors of the Republican party by posing as ultra conservative. He is a comedian pretending to be a conservative and our president is pretending to be a comedian and a conservative. Go for it Stephen!!

]]> By: Kevin, Princeton, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103814 Kevin, Princeton, NJ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:50:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103814 As much as everyone says Colbert's a joke, just as many are seriously considering him. And why? Because he's the face of change. He's not a distraction, he's a wake up call! As much as everyone says Colbert's a joke, just as many are seriously considering him. And why? Because he's the face of change.

He's not a distraction, he's a wake up call!

]]> By: Adam, Boston MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103740 Adam, Boston MA Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:10:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103740 ok, but on a serious note... to get on the Democratic ballot it only takes $2,500 (or enough signatures), but for Republicans it costs $35,000??? And that's just in South Carolina. So not only is Republican party weeding out all but the rich candidates, but they're collecting this cash nationwide, and presumably using it in the general election campaign! very interesting. ok, but on a serious note... to get on the Democratic ballot it only takes $2,500 (or enough signatures), but for Republicans it costs $35,000??? And that's just in South Carolina.

So not only is Republican party weeding out all but the rich candidates, but they're collecting this cash nationwide, and presumably using it in the general election campaign!

very interesting.

]]> By: L Crowe, Norcross GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103727 L Crowe, Norcross GA Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:07:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103727 This is a distraction. The world and this country is in shambles and this is what CNN thinks we want to see and hear about. What has happened to CNN? Wake Up! Please! This is a distraction. The world and this country is in shambles and this is what CNN thinks we want to see and hear about. What has happened to CNN? Wake Up! Please!

]]> By: Jacob B. Portland, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103734 Jacob B. Portland, OR Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:05:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103734 Wouldn't it be nice if Stephen attended the debates? As a democrat he could just be himself, and as a republican candidate he can point out just how big of a joke those guys really are. And maybe piss off some of the other republican candidates in the process. Wouldn't it be nice if Stephen attended the debates? As a democrat he could just be himself, and as a republican candidate he can point out just how big of a joke those guys really are. And maybe piss off some of the other republican candidates in the process.

]]> By: Mike, Lansing, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103589 Mike, Lansing, MI Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:59:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103589 Colbert is probably the best thing that has happened to America. America will be better off than Hillary's authoritarian government; and what republicans are running again? Colbert is probably the best thing that has happened to America. America will be better off than Hillary's authoritarian government; and what republicans are running again?

]]> By: Steve, Lyons, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103567 Steve, Lyons, CO Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:50:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103567 "i could see democrats being stupid enough to think he's a real person and vote for him, but republicans are smarter..." Republicans are so smart, they continue to support President Howdy Doody and his corporate criminal and traitor V.P. Cheney, despite portions of the Constitution being turned off, despite the fact the Bushies have now guaranteed that any American soldiers held by the "other side" can be tortured like Bush does... I could go on all day. Yeah, boy, are you smart. "i could see democrats being stupid enough to think he's a real person and vote for him, but republicans are smarter..."

Republicans are so smart, they continue to support President Howdy Doody and his corporate criminal and traitor V.P. Cheney, despite portions of the Constitution being turned off, despite the fact the Bushies have now guaranteed that any American soldiers held by the "other side" can be tortured like Bush does...

I could go on all day.

Yeah, boy, are you smart.

]]> By: Marcia Ramsey New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103537 Marcia Ramsey New Jersey Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:30:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103537 Mr. Colbert was also born in Washington D.C., the birthplace of our nation, perhaps the best qualification for president. Huh???? Does this guy actually believe that Washington DC was the birthplace of our nation? It didn't even exist at that time. NYC was the first capital. DC was carved from existing states to become the capital. Mr. Colbert was also born in Washington D.C., the birthplace of our nation, perhaps the best qualification for president.

Huh???? Does this guy actually believe that Washington DC was the birthplace of our nation? It didn't even exist at that time. NYC was the first capital. DC was carved from existing states to become the capital.

]]> By: Erik http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103494 Erik Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:07:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103494 Hey CNN, Bush is talking about World War 3 with Iran. Clinton voted for the Iraq war and gave authority to Bush to go into Iran. Instead of talking about a comedian can this be discussed. Another world war will be devastating especially with nuclear weapons. I like Colbert but I think a potential world war and the politicians who vote to authorize it is more important to discuss than talking about a fake run for the White House. We need to take things more seriously don't you think? Hey CNN,

Bush is talking about World War 3 with Iran. Clinton voted for the Iraq war and gave authority to Bush to go into Iran. Instead of talking about a comedian can this be discussed. Another world war will be devastating especially with nuclear weapons. I like Colbert but I think a potential world war and the politicians who vote to authorize it is more important to discuss than talking about a fake run for the White House. We need to take things more seriously don't you think?

]]> By: looneytune http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103476 looneytune Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:59:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103476 Hey..., I'm thinking Colbert/Cheney 08. That way Stephen can use his comedic genus to lour Osama out so Dick can shoot him. Hey..., I'm thinking Colbert/Cheney 08.
That way Stephen can use his comedic genus to lour Osama out so Dick can shoot him.

]]> By: Dave C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103433 Dave C Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:39:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103433 <b>WOW DOUG! You are right...NEVER WERE ANY REPUBLICANS HATEFUL OR OUT TO MAKE A BUCK! lol...get a life! WOW DOUG! You are right...NEVER WERE ANY REPUBLICANS HATEFUL OR OUT TO MAKE A BUCK! lol...get a life!

]]> By: Mark, Cleveland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103426 Mark, Cleveland Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:36:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103426 ... suddenly I care again. Colbert/Putin '08!! ... suddenly I care again.

Colbert/Putin '08!!

]]> By: Dave Ch http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103424 Dave Ch Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:36:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103424 <b>POOR TASTE? STEALING VOTES? BELITTLING? You few nay sayers need to get your heads out of the sand. I've been in politics and it works the same way BRITNEY SPEARS got on the radio. They pick a face, an empty shell, a person to fill a suit who is OWNED BY THE PARTY and OWNED BY SPECIAL INTERESTS. Out of touch...bought and sold...following the party line. I WOULD BE PROUD TO HAVE AN EDUCATED REGULAR PERSON LIKE COLBERT IN THE WHITE HOUSE! POOR TASTE? STEALING VOTES?
BELITTLING?

You few nay sayers need to get your heads out of the sand. I've been in politics and it works the same way BRITNEY SPEARS got on the radio. They pick a face, an empty shell, a person to fill a suit who is OWNED BY THE PARTY and OWNED BY SPECIAL INTERESTS. Out of touch...bought and sold...following the party line.

I WOULD BE PROUD TO HAVE AN EDUCATED REGULAR PERSON LIKE COLBERT IN THE WHITE HOUSE!

]]> By: Karen, Orlando http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103381 Karen, Orlando Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:16:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103381 Doug, You really are taking this way too seriously.It's interesting that you claim Democrats are all hateful but in the same sentence you call us ignorant and dishonest,hhhmm now who's being hateful???? If there was a comedian who was truly a conservative at heart but portrayed a far left wing liberal I would think it was hilarious. You see Doug, most people are moderates whether they're Republican's or Democrats and we can find humor in anyone who mocks the extremist on either side. Remember Doug that smart and stupid live on both sides of the political aisle. You really show your ignorance when you proclaim that ALL Democrats are dishonest and ignorant. I know plenty of Republicans that are very intelligent and wonderful people. Doug,
You really are taking this way too seriously.It's interesting that you claim Democrats are all hateful but in the same sentence you call us ignorant and dishonest,hhhmm now who's being hateful????
If there was a comedian who was truly a conservative at heart but portrayed a far left wing liberal I would think it was hilarious. You see Doug, most people are moderates whether they're Republican's or Democrats and we can find humor in anyone who mocks the extremist on either side.
Remember Doug that smart and stupid live on both sides of the political aisle. You really show your ignorance when you proclaim that ALL Democrats are dishonest and ignorant. I know plenty of Republicans that are very intelligent and wonderful people.

]]> By: Barb Reynolds, US Citizen - Ontario Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103380 Barb Reynolds, US Citizen - Ontario Canada Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:15:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103380 Regardless of his persona he inhabits or his real life, his intelligence, his insightfulness and his obvious ability to assemble a support team that has a firm basis in reality would qualify him for any political post far above any of the current administration "intelligentsia" Regardless of his persona he inhabits or his real life, his intelligence, his insightfulness and his obvious ability to assemble a support team that has a firm basis in reality would qualify him for any political post far above any of the current administration "intelligentsia"

]]> By: Noelle - Cleveland, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103378 Noelle - Cleveland, OH Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:15:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103378 He is incredibly intelligent and hasn't sold his soul to big money - that makes him my choice, if only by default. Not one "real" canidate will want to be on the other side of a debate with him. He's too quick - he would bury them. He is incredibly intelligent and hasn't sold his soul to big money – that makes him my choice, if only by default.
Not one "real" canidate will want to be on the other side of a debate with him. He's too quick – he would bury them.

]]> By: Tyler, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103370 Tyler, New York, NY Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:10:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103370 I'd vote for him if he dropped the act took it seriously. Problem is he won't. He doesn't break act on camera and the debates would be a joke. Also, he has no chance running for both parties. If he drops the act, picks a side and talks issues he'd get my vote. I'd vote for him if he dropped the act took it seriously. Problem is he won't. He doesn't break act on camera and the debates would be a joke. Also, he has no chance running for both parties. If he drops the act, picks a side and talks issues he'd get my vote.

]]> By: Doug, New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103364 Doug, New Jersey Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:07:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103364 Those are 5 great words, "GET A SENSE OF HUMOR" I would like for every liberal democrat to remember those 5 words the next time they go into convulsions over a joke that Coulter, Malkin, Hannity, or O'Reilly says. Contrary to blue state belief, ideology is not the deciding factor if something is funny or not. If you need to take someone’s words out of context to make them say what you want them to say, you then become the joke yourself. Those are 5 great words,

"GET A SENSE OF HUMOR"

I would like for every liberal democrat to remember those 5 words the next time they go into convulsions over a joke that Coulter, Malkin, Hannity, or O'Reilly says.

Contrary to blue state belief, ideology is not the deciding factor if something is funny or not. If you need to take someone’s words out of context to make them say what you want them to say, you then become the joke yourself.

]]> By: Alicia Vitello, Jaffrey NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103339 Alicia Vitello, Jaffrey NH Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:00:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103339 Ummm...didn't I see this in a movie before? This is absurd! There are already too many people running...This isn't a popularity contest...it's about who really qualifies for the job! Ummm...didn't I see this in a movie before? This is absurd! There are already too many people running...This isn't a popularity contest...it's about who really qualifies for the job!

]]> By: Don S., Lake Stevens WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103327 Don S., Lake Stevens WA Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:56:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103327 Didn't we already see this movie last year? Starring Robun Williams, Christopher Walken and Louis Black? Watching curiously from the upper left corner, and wondering how the Colbert Conspioracy would do up here in the land of lattes and sandals with socks... Didn't we already see this movie last year? Starring Robun Williams, Christopher Walken and Louis Black?

Watching curiously from the upper left corner, and wondering how the Colbert Conspioracy would do up here in the land of lattes and sandals with socks...

]]> By: Devon, Hollywood CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103320 Devon, Hollywood CA Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:53:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103320 If former body builders, pro wrestlers and B-movie actors can become governors, why not this guy? And at least he's familiar with the issues -- more than we can say for our current Commander in Chief. In that sense, he could be over qualified. If former body builders, pro wrestlers and B-movie actors can become governors, why not this guy? And at least he's familiar with the issues - more than we can say for our current Commander in Chief. In that sense, he could be over qualified.

]]> By: Pittsburgh, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103308 Pittsburgh, PA Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:48:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103308 Yikes, people. Don't think Stephen can win, or that he's not serious? Well, he isn't serious! And I'm sure Stephen doesn't think he'll win either. I mean, it's not even him that's running, it's his character. Get a sense of humor! Yikes, people. Don't think Stephen can win, or that he's not serious? Well, he isn't serious! And I'm sure Stephen doesn't think he'll win either.

I mean, it's not even him that's running, it's his character. Get a sense of humor!

]]> By: DJ, Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103298 DJ, Atlanta Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:44:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103298 <i>Mr. Colbert was also born in Washington D.C., the birthplace of our nation, perhaps the best qualification for president. Colbert '08!</i> Um...yeah...the best qualification for president is the birthplace location of the candidate. <i>The tragedy of American Politics is that there are so many appallingly stupid people participating…</i> This. Case in point throughout this comment thread...voting should no longer be a right, but a privilege that people should have to earn with more qualifications than a pulse and SSN... Mr. Colbert was also born in Washington D.C., the birthplace of our nation, perhaps the best qualification for president. Colbert '08!

Um...yeah...the best qualification for president is the birthplace location of the candidate.

The tragedy of American Politics is that there are so many appallingly stupid people participating…

This. Case in point throughout this comment thread...voting should no longer be a right, but a privilege that people should have to earn with more qualifications than a pulse and SSN...

]]> By: Penelopi Wentworth, Louisville, KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103271 Penelopi Wentworth, Louisville, KY Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:32:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103271 Nation: It is time to stop all this silliness and begin to think seriously about who you want to be the next "leader of the free world." If Stephen J. Colbert becomes President of the USA, no one in the world will ever pass up the opportunity to watch the State of the Union Address. A Colbert presidency would greatly improve our international image. Just think, we could say that the last 8 years were just a joke and NOW we're serious! Vote for Stephen Colbert or stop calling yourself an American! Nation:

It is time to stop all this silliness and begin to think seriously about who you want to be the next "leader of the free world." If Stephen J. Colbert becomes President of the USA, no one in the world will ever pass up the opportunity to watch the State of the Union Address. A Colbert presidency would greatly improve our international image. Just think, we could say that the last 8 years were just a joke and NOW we're serious! Vote for Stephen Colbert or stop calling yourself an American!

]]> By: Nathan, Bronx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103268 Nathan, Bronx Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:29:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103268 I hope Colbert gets both tickets! I hope Colbert gets both tickets!

]]> By: Larry Daugherty Owensboro Ky. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103259 Larry Daugherty Owensboro Ky. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:22:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103259 Why not? We have A clown in the White House! Why not A comedian. Why not? We have A clown in the White House! Why not A comedian.

]]> By: Doug, New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103257 Doug, New Jersey Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:21:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103257 There is not one single conservative in this country who thinks Colbert is serious because the character he is playing is not remotely based off of any living person in this country. He plays a fake conservative that is designed to be everything liberal democrats dishonestly say conservatives are. What is funny is that if someone on the right were to play a fake liberal on TV in the manor that Colbert plays a fake conservative, that person would be charged with a hate crime and censored. Colbert is smart, the act that he is playing doesn’t have to be funny, it just has to appeal to the average hateful, ignorant, dishonest liberal democrat. Almost every single lib democrat in this nation NOW has a heart filled with anger and hate, it is capitalism at its finest to make money off of them, just ask Michael Moore. There is not one single conservative in this country who thinks Colbert is serious because the character he is playing is not remotely based off of any living person in this country.

He plays a fake conservative that is designed to be everything liberal democrats dishonestly say conservatives are. What is funny is that if someone on the right were to play a fake liberal on TV in the manor that Colbert plays a fake conservative, that person would be charged with a hate crime and censored.

Colbert is smart, the act that he is playing doesn’t have to be funny, it just has to appeal to the average hateful, ignorant, dishonest liberal democrat. Almost every single lib democrat in this nation NOW has a heart filled with anger and hate, it is capitalism at its finest to make money off of them, just ask Michael Moore.

]]> By: Victoria Prater, Kansas City, KS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103256 Victoria Prater, Kansas City, KS Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:20:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103256 Sweet. I was going to write him in and vote for him anyway. Sweet. I was going to write him in and vote for him anyway.

]]> By: Sandra Arkansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103247 Sandra Arkansas Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:15:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103247 I can't believe the people who don't think comedy belongs in politics. We knowingly elect the person that lies most effectively and dodges the most hot topics. We elect people who raise the most campaign funds from lobbyists who expect something in return. Colbert may be a character but at that's out on the table. Politicians are just characters that aren't as good at it or as funny. Why not give an average guy a chance? I consider the fact that he hasn't been in congress a plus. Maybe his first bill won't be to give himself a raise. I can't believe the people who don't think comedy belongs in politics. We knowingly elect the person that lies most effectively and dodges the most hot topics. We elect people who raise the most campaign funds from lobbyists who expect something in return. Colbert may be a character but at that's out on the table. Politicians are just characters that aren't as good at it or as funny. Why not give an average guy a chance? I consider the fact that he hasn't been in congress a plus. Maybe his first bill won't be to give himself a raise.

]]> By: Jacob M, Cedar Rapids, Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103244 Jacob M, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:14:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103244 Stephen Colbert is the only candidate that actually stick out. This will be an interesting couple of months. I cant wait to see if he can gain enough steam heading into the election. COLBERT 08'!!! Stephen Colbert is the only candidate that actually stick out. This will be an interesting couple of months. I cant wait to see if he can gain enough steam heading into the election. COLBERT 08'!!!

]]> By: Joe, Bronx, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103225 Joe, Bronx, NY Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:00:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103225 REMINDER: GWB was a C student, who drank and did hard drugs all through college. REMINDER: GWB was a C student, who drank and did hard drugs all through college.

]]> By: Cable King Pittsburgh PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103216 Cable King Pittsburgh PA Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:57:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103216 The guy is a comedian. So, come on Colbert, why don't you run as a man and a woman? The guy is a comedian. So, come on Colbert, why don't you run as a man and a woman?

]]> By: Raymond Daugherty http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103196 Raymond Daugherty Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:47:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/18/can-colbert-actually-get-on-the-ballot/#comment-103196 SO let me get this right, people have an issue with Americas greatest stepchild, Stephen Colbert? Who else is better qualified to run for a political office than someone who REPORTS ON POLITICS DAILY? Even though he has his jokes (and admittedly writers for those jokes), he still has to follow politics in a rather in-depth way in order to do his current job correctly. The only person that would get my vote before Stephen is Jon Stewart. So a tip of the hat for Stephen, and a wag of the finger to people who think running for political office is alway a joke. SO let me get this right, people have an issue with Americas greatest stepchild, Stephen Colbert? Who else is better qualified to run for a political office than someone who REPORTS ON POLITICS DAILY? Even though he has his jokes (and admittedly writers for those jokes), he still has to follow politics in a rather in-depth way in order to do his current job correctly. The only person that would get my vote before Stephen is Jon Stewart. So a tip of the hat for Stephen, and a wag of the finger to people who think running for political office is alway a joke.

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