Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 7/19/18

[Rhiannon12866]

What Do You Mean Trump And Putin Are Meeting Again?

Stephen isn't the only person shocked to hear Trump invited Putin to the White House. So was Trump's Director of National Intelligence.




Kirstjen Nielsen Doesn't Think Russia Meddled To Help Trump

Kirstjen Nielsen gave answers to questions about Trump's Helsinki meeting and Charlottesville that were similarly worded and similarly bad.




The First Interview With Trump's Translator

The President's translator was so traumatized by the Helsinki summit that she can only express herself by using... a translator.

[Senator Orrin Knox]

1. "...he's a pussy, in which case he should grab himself."

Now that's a burn the Devil would envy!

[Rhiannon12866]

2. He really has been on fire lately!

Not that there's been any shortage of material! Welcome to DU, Senator Orrin Knox! We're glad to have you with us!

[Senator Orrin Knox]

3. Thank You

I remember the summer of '76.

Yep, I'm gettin' old!

[Rhiannon12866]

4. So are we all - especially since the last election.

Thanks for that! Takes me back...

[joshdawg]

8. Had never seen that vid, dammit!

Thank you for posting it. Really liked Fleetwood Mac.
Summer of '76, I was 31. Yep, gettin' old.

[trusty elf]

5. Thanks, as always, Rhiannon12866 !

Have you seen this?

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[Rhiannon12866]

6. He really has been doing an awesome job keeping up with the latest news

And, thanks! That was funny! Trump wasn't, of course, but the sax was an improvement!

[Rorey]

7. I can't thank you enough!

My house is in total chaos because of some work that's being done, so I have no television for another day or two.

Colbert has a way of making us laugh during these disastrous times. I just love him. Going to see a live show is on my bucket list. A bonus is that we know that -45 often watches.

[Rhiannon12866]

9. You're more than welcome!

I've been posting these since last year. The humor always makes me feel better and I know that a lot of DUers don't stay up as late and some don't have TV, and we really need all the humor we can get these days!

And I'd love to see him in person, too, he really plays to his audience. I was in the studio audience back in 2008 for both Jon Stewart and David Letterman. Neither had a political guest, Jon Stewart had Judd Apatow and Letterman had Dr. Phil, but it was cool just to see them. And they both came off as really nice guys, they made it clear they appreciated the audience.

[Rorey]

10. That's the way I feel about Colbert

He loves what he does. And I think he's got great insight and is a comedic genius.

I'm not really enamored by celebrities because we're all just people, but there are a handful I'd love to sit and chat with, and Colbert is one of them.

[Rhiannon12866]

11. I agree with you about Colbert, he has a real gift - and he's fearless!

And I'm not enamored of celebrities, either. Back in the day I'd watch if there was a guest I wanted to see, these days I tune in for the monologue!

[smirkymonkey]

12. Thanks again Rhiannon! After the daily shit-show, this is like a balm that soothes my

soul. I feel like the world is going mad, and then I watch comedians like Stephen and Seth and others and they are just so spot on that they make me feel sane again!

Really appreciate your posts!

[Rhiannon12866]

13. I feel the exact same way!

I can only take so much news - especially with all the recent revelations - so it sure helps to have Stephen and Seth put it in perspective. And you know that's why I started posting them, but little did I know how shockingly horrific it would get.