I think many believed he would make this issue a mockery. It was, instead, rather profound. For instance, he noted that only a handful of people had accepted the UFW’s “Take Our Jobs” challenge.
http://www.takeourjobs.org/
He also makes some great points from 3:30 to 4:45.
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Best Quote: “I feel that after my testimony both sides here will work for the benefit of America. As you always do,”
It doesn't appear to have gone over so well, Photofish:
Colbert's Capitol Hill Routine Strikes Some Lawmakers as Inappropriate
Published September 24, 2010
If Democratic leaders were trying to bring national attention to migrant farm labor by inviting comedian Stephen Colbert to a House panel hearing on Friday, they appear to have succeeded, but Colbert's performance didn't leave many lawmakers laughing.
I thought he made some good points. Maybe it didn't leave any lawmakers laughing because they are uncomfortable having to deal with this issue. Or... they don't have a sense of humor. Of course,
http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/201 ... ress_N.htm
There was some grumbling from lawmakers about Colbert testifying in character. It's not unusual for actors to appear at hearings, but they're normally speaking as themselves. Congress has heard testimony from the Sesame Street puppet Elmo, however.
They don't seem to mind entertainment from children's characters! :thumbsup:
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
Science Chic wrote: I thought he made some good points. Maybe it didn't leave any lawmakers laughing because they are uncomfortable having to deal with this issue. Or... they don't have a sense of humor. Of course,
http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/201 ... ress_N.htm
There was some grumbling from lawmakers about Colbert testifying in character. It's not unusual for actors to appear at hearings, but they're normally speaking as themselves. Congress has heard testimony from the Sesame Street puppet Elmo, however.
They don't seem to mind entertainment from children's characters! :thumbsup:
It has been going on for years and shows just how unserious congress is. Sorry for the repitition, but I think this says it.
I think he could have used his moment to shine and really bring home the plight of migrant workers, but he resorted to his character and jokes. This was not the place for jokes.
