So, can a child of immigrants serve as the Vice President or President of this country? Inquiring minds want to know. Nikki Haley wants to know.
This is going to be awkward for that guy that says Kamala Harris can't be Vice President because, well - immigrants. If Kamala Harris can't be Vice President, then neither can Nikki Haley be Vice President.
How can that guy exclude Kamala Harris? Rumors, for a long time, have been that Nikki Haley wants to run for higher office. People can't say Yes to Nikki and No to Kamala. That would be crazy talk.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
Announcing Our Next U.S. Senator.....
Earlier today, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley had this to say:
"It is, um, with great pleasure that I am announcing, um, that I am appointing our next U.S. Senator to be Congressman Tim Scott."
This is not what I was expecting and I'm quite sure it absolutely was not what Stephen Colbert was expecting. Governor Haley was, I thought, a bit hesitant, or maybe subdued in her announcement. Is that because she secretly wanted to name Stephen Colbert for that position but was worried it would set the bar too high for all the other Senators?
I don't know Congressman Tim Scott, so I had to quickly find some links to information about him. I found this over at CBS News. Here's one I found at Think Progress. And here's one I found at the Washington Post. I also found out that he writes poetry. I'm pretty sure Stephen also writes poetry, so that can't be the only criteria used to decide on Tim Scott instead of Stephen Colbert.
I'm disappointed that we will not be seeing Senator Colbert in any news stories about the Senate. I really think we will eventually see him in Congress or even in the White House, so it would have made sense to get that whole career change going now. But I'll be patient. And I'll be ready to work on his campaign when he does run for office. It's the least I can do.
"It is, um, with great pleasure that I am announcing, um, that I am appointing our next U.S. Senator to be Congressman Tim Scott."
This is not what I was expecting and I'm quite sure it absolutely was not what Stephen Colbert was expecting. Governor Haley was, I thought, a bit hesitant, or maybe subdued in her announcement. Is that because she secretly wanted to name Stephen Colbert for that position but was worried it would set the bar too high for all the other Senators?
I don't know Congressman Tim Scott, so I had to quickly find some links to information about him. I found this over at CBS News. Here's one I found at Think Progress. And here's one I found at the Washington Post. I also found out that he writes poetry. I'm pretty sure Stephen also writes poetry, so that can't be the only criteria used to decide on Tim Scott instead of Stephen Colbert.
I'm disappointed that we will not be seeing Senator Colbert in any news stories about the Senate. I really think we will eventually see him in Congress or even in the White House, so it would have made sense to get that whole career change going now. But I'll be patient. And I'll be ready to work on his campaign when he does run for office. It's the least I can do.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Feast of Stephen
Stephen mentioned again how Christmasy his studio is complete with a historically accurate nativity. It does have Stephen's latest book, "America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't," lying in the manger which I have my doubts about, historically and Biblically speaking, but I'll take Stephen at his word.
Speaking of Number One books - "America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't," has now reached Number One status over at Amazon, so great job Nation for buying the book. You will treasure it as I do.
As far as I can tell, Governor Nikki Haley still has not named Stephen Colbert, or someone less qualified than him, to replace Jim DeMint as Senator from South Carolina. Senator John McCain would be somewhat of a mentor to Stephen if (and when) Stephen goes to Washington. Senator McCain has said he would teach Senator Colbert how to shut up, which is funny because he can't make anyone shut up. Is it coincidence that there is a picture of Sarah Palin onscreen while Stephen is saying that? Also willing to help Stephen was Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico. He had great pointers for Stephen, including appropriate attire to wear and information about the Steam Room.
Mandy Patinkin who is the Chief Saul Berenson on Homeland, was Stephen's guest last night. It was another great interview and I'm not sure if it was funny or terrifying or confrontational or all three. One of the first matters to be discussed, of course, was beards and beard growing. It takes about 8-10 weeks for Mandy Patinkin to grow his beard and get it up to speed. Stephen had a suggestion for better beard growth. Mandy Patinkin took the time during the interview to write that down while Stephen waited, patiently it seemed, for him to finish and resume the interview. They then delved into just about everything - terrorism, patriotism, propaganda, personal responsibility, and things that are not magic tricks. I think they also solved the Mideast problems.
If you were paying attention to your TV schedules or the lineup from Colbert Nation, you were aware that Michael Stipe was also scheduled to be a guest. I was so excited. Finally, he would get to come off that shelf at The Colbert Report. WHAT??!!??!! He had to sit there, even while the three of them sang. Well, I guess if Michael Stipe is happy doing that, then who am I to question that decision?
So, anyway, Christmas Music. Michael Stipe, Mandy Patinkin and Stephen Colbert sang Good King Wenceslas with Joan playing the piano. It was wonderful as is to be expected. Three very different men with three very different vocal stylings and voices. If you want, you can go get that over at iTunes for a very affordable price. Just go to Colbert Nation for the link.
If you are not familiar with the song, here is how it starts and then how it ends. There's a whole bunch of stuff in the middle. You can find the lyrics on the Internets if you want or just buy the song at iTunes or else watch it online at Colbert Nation.
Good King Wenceslas looked out
On the feast of Stephen,
.......... stuff in the middle .......
Ye who now will bless the poor
Shall yourselves find blessing.
So, it's truly a great Christmas song and has a message we can all embrace.
Speaking of Number One books - "America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't," has now reached Number One status over at Amazon, so great job Nation for buying the book. You will treasure it as I do.
As far as I can tell, Governor Nikki Haley still has not named Stephen Colbert, or someone less qualified than him, to replace Jim DeMint as Senator from South Carolina. Senator John McCain would be somewhat of a mentor to Stephen if (and when) Stephen goes to Washington. Senator McCain has said he would teach Senator Colbert how to shut up, which is funny because he can't make anyone shut up. Is it coincidence that there is a picture of Sarah Palin onscreen while Stephen is saying that? Also willing to help Stephen was Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico. He had great pointers for Stephen, including appropriate attire to wear and information about the Steam Room.
Mandy Patinkin who is the Chief Saul Berenson on Homeland, was Stephen's guest last night. It was another great interview and I'm not sure if it was funny or terrifying or confrontational or all three. One of the first matters to be discussed, of course, was beards and beard growing. It takes about 8-10 weeks for Mandy Patinkin to grow his beard and get it up to speed. Stephen had a suggestion for better beard growth. Mandy Patinkin took the time during the interview to write that down while Stephen waited, patiently it seemed, for him to finish and resume the interview. They then delved into just about everything - terrorism, patriotism, propaganda, personal responsibility, and things that are not magic tricks. I think they also solved the Mideast problems.
If you were paying attention to your TV schedules or the lineup from Colbert Nation, you were aware that Michael Stipe was also scheduled to be a guest. I was so excited. Finally, he would get to come off that shelf at The Colbert Report. WHAT??!!??!! He had to sit there, even while the three of them sang. Well, I guess if Michael Stipe is happy doing that, then who am I to question that decision?
So, anyway, Christmas Music. Michael Stipe, Mandy Patinkin and Stephen Colbert sang Good King Wenceslas with Joan playing the piano. It was wonderful as is to be expected. Three very different men with three very different vocal stylings and voices. If you want, you can go get that over at iTunes for a very affordable price. Just go to Colbert Nation for the link.
If you are not familiar with the song, here is how it starts and then how it ends. There's a whole bunch of stuff in the middle. You can find the lyrics on the Internets if you want or just buy the song at iTunes or else watch it online at Colbert Nation.
Good King Wenceslas looked out
On the feast of Stephen,
.......... stuff in the middle .......
Ye who now will bless the poor
Shall yourselves find blessing.
So, it's truly a great Christmas song and has a message we can all embrace.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
# Spotted Salamander
Last week's studio was all about The Hobbit. This week, the studio has been completely redecorated into a virtual, no wait, an actual Winter Wonderland. It's red, it's green. There are packages, there are huge candy canes, green wreaths, red poinsettia plants, and two balls, one red and one white in front of Stephen's desk. There's a tree, there's a snowman, and lots more Christmas decorations. Festive is how I would describe it! And to be fair, Stephen celebrated Hanukkah by mentioning it. He therefore gave it the Colbert Bump.
You know of course that Jim DeMint is resigning from the Senate and that Stephen would be great in that job. Well now everyone is getting on the bandwagon.Websites, twitters, tweets, Facebooks -- it's all out there, set up by fans and one would assume, patriotic South Carolinians. The mainstream media is discussing the pros and pros of him being appointed Senator to replace DeMint.
Stephen pointed out that he is the best choice because he tops the Public Policy Poll with 20% of the good people in South Carolina choosing Stephen. Here's the numbers that Stephen shared with us last night.
Stephen Colbert 20%
Tim Scott 15%
Trey Gowdy 14%
Jenny Sanford 11%
Henry McMaster 8%
Mark Sanford 8%
Stephen also had some wonderful, um, suggestions, no, incentives, no, um, random thoughts, yes, random thoughts about why he should be appointed as Senator to replace the outgoing Jim DeMint. Another point to consider, nearly 12,000 people tweeted Governor Nikki Haley and urged her to make Stephen the next Senator from South Carolina. It seems almost certain that it's a done deal. Until you hear what Nikki Haley said on her Facebook page. She was ever so grateful for all the tweets but is apparently holding a grudge. When she was on The Colbert Report in April, she had some trivia questions for Stephen. Sadly, he did not correctly answer that Milk is the State Drink.
Automatic disqualification, right? No, because she did not know the state amphibian. Stephen knows and Stephen said, "So Nation, do not give up the fight. Keep tweeting @nikkihaley why I'd make an ideal Senator (using the hashtag) #spottedsalamander."
Stephen then discussed presidential politics. This is somewhat confusing and hard to follow. But I'll do my best. Over at Fox, they had hopes of David Petraeus running for president and Rupert Murdoch would bankroll it and Roger Ailes would manage it. Stephen then also briefly mentioned John McCain and Honey Boo Boo.
Stephen reminded us again about the need for someone to be Senator for South Carolina.
Diana Krall, jazz singer and pianist, was Stephen's guest. Her latest album is Glad Rag Doll. She sang that song from the album. Then a commercial and a real treat after that. Diana Krall played the piano and Stephen sang along with Elvis Costello. Marc Ribot accompanied her for both songs on the guitar. Just go on over to Colbert Nation and listen to both songs. I won't say what the other song was but let's just say that you should have yourself a merry little Christmas.
Very nice, very nice. Good night, everybody.
You know of course that Jim DeMint is resigning from the Senate and that Stephen would be great in that job. Well now everyone is getting on the bandwagon.Websites, twitters, tweets, Facebooks -- it's all out there, set up by fans and one would assume, patriotic South Carolinians. The mainstream media is discussing the pros and pros of him being appointed Senator to replace DeMint.
Stephen pointed out that he is the best choice because he tops the Public Policy Poll with 20% of the good people in South Carolina choosing Stephen. Here's the numbers that Stephen shared with us last night.
Stephen Colbert 20%
Tim Scott 15%
Trey Gowdy 14%
Jenny Sanford 11%
Henry McMaster 8%
Mark Sanford 8%
Stephen also had some wonderful, um, suggestions, no, incentives, no, um, random thoughts, yes, random thoughts about why he should be appointed as Senator to replace the outgoing Jim DeMint. Another point to consider, nearly 12,000 people tweeted Governor Nikki Haley and urged her to make Stephen the next Senator from South Carolina. It seems almost certain that it's a done deal. Until you hear what Nikki Haley said on her Facebook page. She was ever so grateful for all the tweets but is apparently holding a grudge. When she was on The Colbert Report in April, she had some trivia questions for Stephen. Sadly, he did not correctly answer that Milk is the State Drink.
Automatic disqualification, right? No, because she did not know the state amphibian. Stephen knows and Stephen said, "So Nation, do not give up the fight. Keep tweeting @nikkihaley why I'd make an ideal Senator (using the hashtag) #spottedsalamander."
Stephen then discussed presidential politics. This is somewhat confusing and hard to follow. But I'll do my best. Over at Fox, they had hopes of David Petraeus running for president and Rupert Murdoch would bankroll it and Roger Ailes would manage it. Stephen then also briefly mentioned John McCain and Honey Boo Boo.
Stephen reminded us again about the need for someone to be Senator for South Carolina.
Diana Krall, jazz singer and pianist, was Stephen's guest. Her latest album is Glad Rag Doll. She sang that song from the album. Then a commercial and a real treat after that. Diana Krall played the piano and Stephen sang along with Elvis Costello. Marc Ribot accompanied her for both songs on the guitar. Just go on over to Colbert Nation and listen to both songs. I won't say what the other song was but let's just say that you should have yourself a merry little Christmas.
Very nice, very nice. Good night, everybody.
Friday, December 7, 2012
# Senator Colbert
If there was a Humility Award, Stephen would win First Place every year. And that is very important for the first big news of the night on last night's show. Senator Jim DeMint is resigning.
Even bigger is the news that someone will need to replace him. It should be someone, according to Stephen Colbert, who is young, conservative, from South Carolina, maybe has a Super PAC.... Do you know who that would be? Yes. It most certainly is Stephen Colbert. And who has the power to make Stephen Colbert the next senator from South Carolina? That would be Governor Nikki Haley.
Friend-Of-The-Show Nikki Haley.
She was on The Colbert Report and obviously got The Colbert Bump when she was on. I'm not saying that automatically means she should appoint Stephen, but hey! It's the decent thing to do.
Unfortunately, I found this which puts a damper on the best news for our nation. Stephen had urged the Colbert Nation to contact Governor Nikki Haley (@nikkihaley) and tell her to do the right thing using #senatorcolbert. You can still try. Maybe it will help. Stephen is well equipped to fill the shoes of the departing Senator Jim DeMint. And, you know what that means, right?
Even bigger is the news that someone will need to replace him. It should be someone, according to Stephen Colbert, who is young, conservative, from South Carolina, maybe has a Super PAC.... Do you know who that would be? Yes. It most certainly is Stephen Colbert. And who has the power to make Stephen Colbert the next senator from South Carolina? That would be Governor Nikki Haley.
Friend-Of-The-Show Nikki Haley.
She was on The Colbert Report and obviously got The Colbert Bump when she was on. I'm not saying that automatically means she should appoint Stephen, but hey! It's the decent thing to do.
Unfortunately, I found this which puts a damper on the best news for our nation. Stephen had urged the Colbert Nation to contact Governor Nikki Haley (@nikkihaley) and tell her to do the right thing using #senatorcolbert. You can still try. Maybe it will help. Stephen is well equipped to fill the shoes of the departing Senator Jim DeMint. And, you know what that means, right?
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Magic Piece of Paper
After quick apology, Stephen reminded us of how the kids just love hearing about election law. I personally can't think of anything more exciting!
Have you gotten your Super Fun Pack yet? Just go to the Colbert Super PAC and order it for a mere $99. Supplies are limited. Along with written instructions and an Allen wrench, Stephen added a few more things to the box. You also will get an exclusive button (more about that later) and a Certificate of Presidential Presidenthood signed by Stephen Colbert and Ham Rove. You get the Treasure Map and if you crack the code and find the treasure, your college will get a visit from Stephen as part of his book tour. (Stephen's note to self: Write book.)
In addition to the Colbert Super PAC, Stephen also has a Super PAC that is even more secretive. It's his Colbert Super PAC Shh! (So called because it can raise Shheesh a load of money.) It never has to disclose its donors because it's a quasi charitable organization called a 501 c4. Now, critics say groups like that are unregistered money guns shooting up the election with untraceable political slush funds. To which Stephen smiles and says, "Uh huh."
But a district judge says that 501 c4's must disclose their donors. This created a bit of a problem for Stephen because he assumed that some banks don't require their donors to be revealed and now he has a ton of phone calls to make but back to election law.
Friend of the show and Stephen's personal lawyer Trevor Potter showed up to give legal advice. It seems there's a bit of gray area with the IRS and social welfare groups and political organizations. Every time Stephen gets into a legal scrape, Trevor Potter brings his briefcase and pulls out a magical piece of paper to help Stephen. Not tonight. No magical piece of paper. With good reason though. The good news is that Stephen doesn't have to file anything with the IRS until after the election.
Or, as Stephen so comically puts it, until it doesn't matter any more. "Everything's cool as long as we don't tell them?" asked Stephen. "Right, as long as they're not watching tonight."
Oops. Stephen said, "That's okay, we'll edit all this stuff out of tonight's show."
Now for the "exclusive button" that I mentioned earlier. Stephen had his briefcase with him and took out a magical piece of paper with five things written on it. These are the five things the button will say when you press it. That's right, it's one of those big red buttons that we often see Stephen use on the show. Just press it and it responds. So, Stephen had Trevor Potter read the five things that your button (should you decide to get a Super Fun Pack) will say. Here goes:
1. I was hoping you wouldn't ask that because the answer is yes.
2. I'm not entirely certain if that's legal but it would make for an interesting appeals process.
3. If I were your lawyer, I'd advise against it, but I'm a button so go nuts.
4. Well, everything's legal somewhere.
5. Every time you press this button I'm billing you 200 bucks.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tonight is primary night in Wisconsin, Maryland and D.C. Mitt Romney is expected to do well. Rick Santorum won't quit because God does not approve of pulling out. Stephen had a video clip of Santorum talking about California and U.S. History. Here's what Rick Santorum said:
"I was just reading something last night that from the state of California and at the California Universities there, there, it's several, I think it's seven or eight of the California system of Universities don't even teach an American History course, it's not even available to be taught."
Stephen agreed that was an outrage and the only thing that would be more outrageous is if this is true.
All the schools in the California State system and all but one in the UC system do actually offer degrees in History! Stephen even had a clip of local news in California explaining it and a bit of a magic reference by Dr. Nancy Thompson wondering where Santorum got that information. Oh, that school that doesn't offer history? It's San Francisco and it's a medical school.
So Stephen got that all straightened out and sent his wishes for continued good health for Rick Santorum, especially for the California Primary on June 5.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And then just briefly, a little bit about tonight's guest. It was Nikki Haley, Governor of Stephen's home state of South Carolina and author of the book, "Can't is Not an Option - My American Story." She is the daughter of parents who came here from India with only $8 in hand. That's because you were only allowed to bring $8. (Interesting.) She also brought Stephen a signed football helmet and then the two Southerners had a quiz-off on South Carolina trivia. You can find out for yourself what the state bird and state amphibian are here and the state drink and state snack here. (I think this is important stuff and everyone should memorize it.)
Stephen called the Governor an anchor baby, but then flattered her by asking, since she endorsed Mitt Romney, if she would consider being the vice president candidate with Romney. When she said no, he reminded her, "Hey, hey. Can't is Not an Option!"
Have you gotten your Super Fun Pack yet? Just go to the Colbert Super PAC and order it for a mere $99. Supplies are limited. Along with written instructions and an Allen wrench, Stephen added a few more things to the box. You also will get an exclusive button (more about that later) and a Certificate of Presidential Presidenthood signed by Stephen Colbert and Ham Rove. You get the Treasure Map and if you crack the code and find the treasure, your college will get a visit from Stephen as part of his book tour. (Stephen's note to self: Write book.)
In addition to the Colbert Super PAC, Stephen also has a Super PAC that is even more secretive. It's his Colbert Super PAC Shh! (So called because it can raise Shheesh a load of money.) It never has to disclose its donors because it's a quasi charitable organization called a 501 c4. Now, critics say groups like that are unregistered money guns shooting up the election with untraceable political slush funds. To which Stephen smiles and says, "Uh huh."
But a district judge says that 501 c4's must disclose their donors. This created a bit of a problem for Stephen because he assumed that some banks don't require their donors to be revealed and now he has a ton of phone calls to make but back to election law.
Friend of the show and Stephen's personal lawyer Trevor Potter showed up to give legal advice. It seems there's a bit of gray area with the IRS and social welfare groups and political organizations. Every time Stephen gets into a legal scrape, Trevor Potter brings his briefcase and pulls out a magical piece of paper to help Stephen. Not tonight. No magical piece of paper. With good reason though. The good news is that Stephen doesn't have to file anything with the IRS until after the election.
Or, as Stephen so comically puts it, until it doesn't matter any more. "Everything's cool as long as we don't tell them?" asked Stephen. "Right, as long as they're not watching tonight."
Oops. Stephen said, "That's okay, we'll edit all this stuff out of tonight's show."
Now for the "exclusive button" that I mentioned earlier. Stephen had his briefcase with him and took out a magical piece of paper with five things written on it. These are the five things the button will say when you press it. That's right, it's one of those big red buttons that we often see Stephen use on the show. Just press it and it responds. So, Stephen had Trevor Potter read the five things that your button (should you decide to get a Super Fun Pack) will say. Here goes:
1. I was hoping you wouldn't ask that because the answer is yes.
2. I'm not entirely certain if that's legal but it would make for an interesting appeals process.
3. If I were your lawyer, I'd advise against it, but I'm a button so go nuts.
4. Well, everything's legal somewhere.
5. Every time you press this button I'm billing you 200 bucks.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tonight is primary night in Wisconsin, Maryland and D.C. Mitt Romney is expected to do well. Rick Santorum won't quit because God does not approve of pulling out. Stephen had a video clip of Santorum talking about California and U.S. History. Here's what Rick Santorum said:
"I was just reading something last night that from the state of California and at the California Universities there, there, it's several, I think it's seven or eight of the California system of Universities don't even teach an American History course, it's not even available to be taught."
Stephen agreed that was an outrage and the only thing that would be more outrageous is if this is true.
All the schools in the California State system and all but one in the UC system do actually offer degrees in History! Stephen even had a clip of local news in California explaining it and a bit of a magic reference by Dr. Nancy Thompson wondering where Santorum got that information. Oh, that school that doesn't offer history? It's San Francisco and it's a medical school.
So Stephen got that all straightened out and sent his wishes for continued good health for Rick Santorum, especially for the California Primary on June 5.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And then just briefly, a little bit about tonight's guest. It was Nikki Haley, Governor of Stephen's home state of South Carolina and author of the book, "Can't is Not an Option - My American Story." She is the daughter of parents who came here from India with only $8 in hand. That's because you were only allowed to bring $8. (Interesting.) She also brought Stephen a signed football helmet and then the two Southerners had a quiz-off on South Carolina trivia. You can find out for yourself what the state bird and state amphibian are here and the state drink and state snack here. (I think this is important stuff and everyone should memorize it.)
Stephen called the Governor an anchor baby, but then flattered her by asking, since she endorsed Mitt Romney, if she would consider being the vice president candidate with Romney. When she said no, he reminded her, "Hey, hey. Can't is Not an Option!"
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