[Video] Judge Napolitano debates Lincoln on The Daily Show 3/11/14

[jct74]

update:

aired portion of interview:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-march-11-2014/andrew-napolitano
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-march-11-2014/the-weakest-lincoln

entire extended interview:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-march-11-2014/exclusive---andrew-napolitano-extended-interview-pt--1
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-march-11-2014/exclusive---andrew-napolitano-extended-interview-pt--2
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-march-11-2014/exclusive---the-weakest-lincoln

full show:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/tue-march-11-2014-andrew-napolitano


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related thread:

The Daily Show attacks Judge Napolitano on Lincoln and Civil War (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?444951-The-Daily-Show-attacks-Judge-Napolitano-on-Lincoln-and-Civil-War)

[Feeding the Abscess]

He should bone up and prepare for a debate. He didn't fare well the last time he was on the show.

[Matt Collins]

He should crush Steward on his blatant propoganda about the Judge and Lincoln.... sadly I think the Judge is too nice of a guy for this

[Nolan]

I bet Steward got lot of slacks for attacking librarians (judge and Schiff) from his viewers (mostly millenials and genX) that he feels like making up and invited the judge on. Too bad for poor Peter lol.

[jct74]

bump

[jllundqu]

I bet Steward got lot of slacks for attacking librarians (judge and Schiff) from his viewers (mostly millenials and genX) that he feels like making up and invited the judge on. Too bad for poor Peter lol.

Yeah.... attacking librarians is sooo off limits... I mean who doesn't love books??? ;)

[Bastiat's The Law]

He should crush Steward on his blatant propoganda about the Judge and Lincoln.... sadly I think the Judge is too nice of a guy for this

Steward actually schooled the Judge last time he was on. He made him look silly and the Judge laughing like a little school girl certainly didn't help his cause.

[Paulbot99]

The Judge better prepare. Stewart is an experienced propagandist.

[Matt Collins]

Steward actually schooled the Judge last time he was on. He made him look silly and the Judge laughing like a little school girl certainly didn't help his cause.
video?

[Bastiat's The Law]

The Judge better prepare. Stewart is an experienced propagandist.

True.

[specsaregood]

What are the odds Stewart brings up "reggie Jackson" right as the judge starts to attack Lincoln?

[Antischism]

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-november-15-2012/exclusive---andrew-napolitano-extended-interview-pt--1

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-november-15-2012/exclusive---andrew-napolitano-extended-interview-pt--2

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-november-15-2012/exclusive---andrew-napolitano-extended-interview-pt--3

There ya' go.


He looked like a fool.

[jct74]

Thrilled to join The Daily Show tonight. Jon & I face off on Lincoln's legacy, Civil War & more! Don't miss on Comedy Central at 11/10c! Don't miss it!

https://www.facebook.com/JudgeNapolitano/posts/10152368957910802?stream_ref=10

[kcchiefs6465]

hxxp://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-november-15-2012/exclusive---andrew-napolitano-extended-interview-pt--1

hxxp://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-november-15-2012/exclusive---andrew-napolitano-extended-interview-pt--2

hxxp://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-november-15-2012/exclusive---andrew-napolitano-extended-interview-pt--3

There ya' go.

He looked like a fool.
The show was edited, but the caption of the linked segment said it was not. (I suppose "unedited" was referring to the non-present curse words and their non-present allowances. Let me just start off by saying, that seems legit.)

Aside from trying to act comically, or tell jokes and laugh, how did he look like a fool?

I heard something about a Reggie Jackson comment and that was not in the three clips provided. Was it the same interview?

He may have awkwardly laughed at a few comedian's quips but his message was there. Having to educate those one speaks to on every single thing one says is annoying, to say the least; at most it throws you off your game a tad. And of course, you are 'comically' "debating" one who uses your unfortunate 'misuses' of language, as a means to demonize your entire perspective. Dishonest isn't even the word -- Stewart is a propagandist.

I don't find much issue with the interview. (though it is edited as fuck so perhaps what you saw, I did not)

[brushfire]

Judge vs 5 - still held his own, just fine.

His weight loss was a bit distracting, and he was a little bit kissy with Stewy, but he did well.

[jct74]

that was pretty interesting, anyone else watch it? they brought The Judge out real early for the interview, right after Stewart's opening comedy routine, then they had a real lively discussion about Lincoln, and for the 2nd segment they made it into a game show format thing with The Judge as a contestant vs. Abraham Lincoln and 3 college professor historians as judges. it was unlike any guest interview I've ever seen before on The Daily Show. seemed like Judge did pretty good.

video should be up in an hour or two.

[tommyrp12]

The rule of the few is no better than the majority, of course a freedom lover cant support the constitution or any government. I feel bad for him.

[Paulbot99]

Jon Stewart stacked the panel with three of his own people. I'm sure Judge Napolitano could find three college professors who agreed with him.

[tommyrp12]

And that would prove what ?

[dillo]

Hes for open borders?

[Paulbot99]

And that would prove what ?

As much as those three on the Daily Show proved tonight.

[tommyrp12]

That stacking a panel wins ? If so I agree.

[dillo]

Was the judge on the show after his interview? I didn't see that clip on their site

[kcchiefs6465]

Hes for open borders?
Yes, as well as the Framers.

[green73]

Judge Napolitano Gets Set-Up On the 'Daily Show'
Judge Napolitano's appearance on the Daily Show, to discuss Lincoln, slavery and the civil war, last night was all smiles and laughs, but don't believe that's all that was going on during the show. The judge went up against MSM and lost.

I was wondering how the show would turn out and there is a lesson for all libertarians in what occurred. MSM is not going to give libertarians a break on MSM turf---and they will only deal with libertarians on their turf.

Walter Block tried going up against MSM on their turf when he agreed to be interviewed by NYT and NYT simply lied and distorted what Dr. Block had to say (SEE: Distorting A Champion of Liberty: The Walter Block Controversy (http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2014/03/distorting-champion-of-liberty-walter.html)).

With Judge Napolitano, since he is a FOX News commentator and smart, I was really looking forward to his appearance on the show. Surely, with a taped record, it would be difficult for the Judge to be distorted. But here's what the evil bastards did.

There were two segments to the Judge's appearance. The first segment was the Judge saying one thing and the well prepared Stewart throwing out opposing facts. For a newcomer to the debate about Lincoln, it might have raised enough curiosity about Lincoln to have caused a few to look into the matter, but here is what happened in the second segment, with Stewart still all smiles and repeating what a great guy the Judge was, he was preparing to stab the Judge in the back.

Stewart announced that they were going to play a game, "The Weakest Lincoln". Hahaha, lots of laughter from the audience (By the way, on these type of shows, there are usually employed as part of the audience professional laughers. I am not making this up.)

As part of this "game" the Judge would be a contestant against Lincoln. "Lincoln" marched on to the set and it was a black female with a fake Lincoln beard. More laughter. Than Stewart introduced a panel of three judges, all of whom were mainstream Lincoln professors/historians.

The "game" went like this. Stewart would ask a question about Lincoln or the civil war. The Judge would answer it, correctly. "Lincoln" would offer up some banality and then Stewart would turn to the panelists, who took turns telling the audience that the Judge was wrong.

The Judge smiled through it all, but he was destroyed by these mainstreamers, who didn't offer facts to dispute the Judge, but simply declared him to be wrong. There was no attempt at balance. Prof. Thomas DiLorenzo, historian and expert on Lincoln and the civil war, was not on the panel, nor anyone else that was going to go up against Stewart's cherished myths about Lincoln. It was a set up from start to finish. That's how MSM works. They control things when they operate and they will do whatever to twist an outcome so that it favors the cherished version (which usually includes putting libertarians in a bad light).

Lew Rockwell did the right thing when NYT showed up at the Mises Institute. He did the Clint Eastwood thing, he showed them the door and told them to get the hell out. (SEE: Lew Rockwell Faces Down the New York Times (http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2014/01/lew-rockwell-faces-down-new-york-times.html)).

Libertarians aren't going to win on MSM turf. If Walter Block and Judge Napolitano can't win on that turf, the the rest of us have no chance. We can battle MSM from our blogs, web sites, books and institutions, but it should now be clear that it is stupid to go up against MSM on their turf.

http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2014/03/judge-napolitano-gets-set-up-on-daily.html

[Lucille]

Jon Stewart’s Lying Lincolnites
http://www.lewrockwell.com/lrc-blog/jon-stewarts-lying-lincolnites/


Not surprisingly, Jon Stewart ambushed Judge Napolitano last night on his “Daily Show” during the discussion on Lincoln by springing on him a game show format with THREE academic Lincoln cultists to argue with him. It has been my experience over the past dozen years that such people are, without any exceptions that I know of, liars. Last night Judge Napolitano stated the plain historical fact that the Morrill Tariff, which more than doubled the average tariff rate, was passed in the House of Representatives during the 1859-1860 session, and eventually signed into law by President Buchanan two days before Lincoln’s inauguration. It was the cornerstone of the Republican Party platform of 1860. This is an undeniable historical fact, but was dismissed by Stewart’s lying Lincolnites who simply said “It’s not true.” Oh, OK.

[WM_in_MO]

Bill passed in 59-60 session, SC Secedes in Dec '60

A simple google search found that fact, I guess those cultists don't google.

[tsai3904]

Video (at 7:52):
http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/tue-march-11-2014-andrew-napolitano

[Matt Collins]

Video (at 7:52):
http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/tue-march-11-2014-andrew-napolitano
At least he gave the Judge a platform to rebut the propaganda against him

[jclay2]

At least he gave the Judge a platform to rebut the propaganda against him

Are you kidding me. The point is that the platform was a complete hit job. A blank female lincoln and three mainstream historians to just say he is wrong on every point? This wasn't about a discussion, it was about eradicating the Judge's views as sensible or even up for debate.

[jct74]

aired portion of interview:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-march-11-2014/andrew-napolitano
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-march-11-2014/the-weakest-lincoln


entire extended interview:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-march-11-2014/exclusive---andrew-napolitano-extended-interview-pt--1
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-march-11-2014/exclusive---andrew-napolitano-extended-interview-pt--2
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-march-11-2014/exclusive---the-weakest-lincoln

[Matt Collins]

Are you kidding me. The point is that the platform was a complete hit job. A blank female lincoln and three mainstream historians to just say he is wrong on every point? This wasn't about a discussion, it was about eradicating the Judge's views as sensible or even up for debate.
I was referring to the interview, not the stupid ass game show thing they did (which was nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to outgun the Judge).

[Todd]

The third act of the daily show is what we call a "rigged" debate. You're faith in your argument must be pretty wobbly if you need 3 - 4 odds to 1.

[fisharmor]

Holy crap, where's the rest of him?

​75 pounds?

[Feeding the Abscess]

Holy crap, where's the rest of him?

​75 pounds?

He went primal. I lost a similar amount of weight, but I'm about a foot taller than Judge, so my conversion was a bit less dramatic.

[fisharmor]

Well considering the venue I thought he did a great job.
Stewart had a couple of important facts wrong, and it sucks that they didn't get corrected properly.
Stewart and his court historian are both demonstrably wrong on the Morrill tariff.
However several ideas got out there that the casual observer doesn't know, like how Lincoln didn't free any slaves, how he expressly preserved slavery in the border states, and how secession is not in and of itself a bad thing.

I'm really disappointed with the game show segment though. Stewart gets together a gaggle of people to all agree on one set of events, so it seems like Judge is wrong, when, regarding the Morrill tariff particulary, he's not.

I'd be really interested in hearing backup on the claim that Lincoln actually returned slaves during the war. That does seem crazy.

[HOLLYWOOD]

Notice the debate height? One of the oldest tricks in the political rigging book.


http://cdn-s3.thewrap.com/images/2014/03/weakestlincoln-618x400.jpg
http://images.politico.com/global/2012/02/120222_debate_chairs_westcott_328.jpghttp://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/111123025947-national-security-debate-wide-story-top.jpg

[Feeding the Abscess]

Notice the debate height? One of the oldest tricks in the political rigging book.


http://cdn-s3.thewrap.com/images/2014/03/weakestlincoln-618x400.jpg
http://images.politico.com/global/2012/02/120222_debate_chairs_westcott_328.jpghttp://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/111123025947-national-security-debate-wide-story-top.jpg

Judge is actually short, though. Ron was comparatively short at 5'10" to Romney's 6'2", Santorum's 6'4", and Perry is 6'1", I believe. Pegging Ron at 5'10" might even be generous, using that debate photo.

[Bastiat's The Law]

I'd like to see a real debate between the Lincoln truth tellers and the Lincoln cultists.

[HOLLYWOOD]

Judge is actually short, though. Ron was comparatively short at 5'10" to Romney's 6'2", Santorum's 6'4", and Perry is 6'1", I believe. Pegging Ron at 5'10" might even be generous, using that debate photo.I don't think you understand... all debates, everyone is suppose to be the same height, not to give anyone and advantage or disadvantage. It's requested by most candidates and verified prior to a debate. Didn't you see black Abe standing up on top of a pedestal? All in the segment were taller/above the Judge and there's a reason why it's done, and why it was also done to Ron Paul... less empowering, weak, etc.

If you do your research and look closely at any of the previous debates, most are on standing on boxes/platforms with the exception of the tallest person in providing an as even a height image for all. Short people are disadvantaged under weaker "Image perception" to the bread and circuses audiences, especially Jon Stewart's circus. It's really one of the most basic ploys to play in debates. It's even done as a joke or not, to those disliked at work in staff meetings, especially executive level meetings. That's why I provided pics so you can see the difference and the evidence.

[jct74]

Tom Woods: Judge Napolitano Right, Daily Show Wrong, on Fugitive Slaves



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEC60_tVrAQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEC60_tVrAQ

[Barrex]

Judge did great in first segment.

In second he was as good as he could be in those circumstances. "Judges" gave numbers that had nothing with questinos asked just to paint Napolitano as wrong. He challenged them on that and they shut their mouths.

I would love to see Judge (real one: Napolitano) write article about things that those hacks said.

[NoOneButPaul]

I love that the Judge is going out there with this but it's not an argument we're ever going to win and pretty much have to drop it for now. People are so Lincoln brainwashed it's crazy...

[Matt Collins]

Judge is actually short, though. Ron was comparatively short at 5'10" to Romney's 6'2", Santorum's 6'4", and Perry is 6'1", I believe. Pegging Ron at 5'10" might even be generous, using that debate photo.


I'm 5'2"



http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x93/sonicspikesalbum/MattandtheJudge-ee.jpg

[Matt Collins]

Notice the debate height? One of the oldest tricks in the political rigging book.


http://cdn-s3.thewrap.com/images/2014/03/weakestlincoln-618x400.jpg









And Lincoln wasn't stupid, because even though he towered over most people, he also wore that stupid ass hat too and for the exact same reason: it gave him a huge psychological advantage due to perceived height.



http://www.weirdlyodd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/AH_Abraham_Lincoln_height.jpg

[thehungarian]

I don't know why liberty people go on that propagandist show. What they did to Schiff was disgusting and I'm glad he's pushed back, but it was only par for the course.

[sylcfh]

Nice to see John Stewart hold the judge accountable over something that happened 150 years ago, while softballing the daylights out of horrible, wretched human beings the rest of the time.

[ravedown]

Nice to see John Stewart hold the judge accountable over something that happened 150 years ago, while softballing the daylights out of horrible, wretched human beings the rest of the time.
he almost makes up for his treatment of the judge in this segment, but not quite. still...a pretty good take down of feinstein. skip to 1:00.


http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-march-12-2014/the-covert-report

[RabbitMan]

People really think they 'rigged' the game show? It's a freakin' comedy routine. Nobody cares that much.

The 'black, female' lincoln is one of their regular correspondents used for Lincoln because it would be funny. She's tall sitting next to him to be funny. People get so worked up about nothing sometimes. This was probably just showing that revisionism is silly, based on the flare up from the Walter Block episode. Toms Woods Jr. said that the Judge was right on the returning the slaves issue, but the Judge had claimed that Lincoln *personally* ordered marshals to do so. It's a bit sad, but the Judge is so used to bombast and overstatement that something like that shouldn't be unexpected from him.

[thehungarian]

People really think they 'rigged' the game show? It's a freakin' comedy routine. Nobody cares that much.

The 'black, female' lincoln is one of their regular correspondents used for Lincoln because it would be funny. She's tall sitting next to him to be funny. People get so worked up about nothing sometimes. This was probably just showing that revisionism is silly, based on the flare up from the Walter Block episode. Toms Woods Jr. said that the Judge was right on the returning the slaves issue, but the Judge had claimed that Lincoln *personally* ordered marshals to do so. It's a bit sad, but the Judge is so used to bombast and overstatement that something like that shouldn't be unexpected from him.

The problem is that people do care. You think the clapping seals in the audience weren't having their opinion swayed? Young people think Stewart and his show are some sort of paragon of truth when they do exact same thing as the MSM and Stewart constantly is portraying half-truths and omitting details that don't fit his narrative or don't get a cheap laugh. And people under 30 trust him for some reason when he is no different.

[Pericles]

Who said:

“I will say then that I am not, nor ever have been in favor of bringing about in anyway the social and political equality of the white and black races – that I am not nor ever have been in favor of making voters or jurors of negroes, nor of qualifying them to hold office, nor to intermarry with white people….”

“I will say in addition to this that there is a physical difference between the white and black races which I believe will forever forbid the two races living together on terms of social and political equality. And inasmuch as they cannot so live, while they do remain together there must be the position of superior and inferior, and I, as much as any other man, am in favor of having the superior position assigned to the white race.”

Hint: He is named in the title of this thread

[Legend1104]

I could respond with a long winded rant but I think this will suffice.
http://107ist.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Daniel__s_Facepalm_by_xAikaNoKurayami.jpg

[LibertyEagle]

People really think they 'rigged' the game show? It's a freakin' comedy routine. Nobody cares that much.

The 'black, female' lincoln is one of their regular correspondents used for Lincoln because it would be funny. She's tall sitting next to him to be funny. People get so worked up about nothing sometimes. This was probably just showing that revisionism is silly, based on the flare up from the Walter Block episode. Toms Woods Jr. said that the Judge was right on the returning the slaves issue, but the Judge had claimed that Lincoln *personally* ordered marshals to do so. It's a bit sad, but the Judge is so used to bombast and overstatement that something like that shouldn't be unexpected from him.

Oh builshit. Comedy Central is pure propaganda and it is intended to be so.

[Odin]

haha one of the oldest tricks in the book - appeal to authority. Have a panel of "experts" there to validate all the falsities you utter and it makes it a lot easier to "win" a debate. Stewart is a pretty good debater but someone needs to go on his show and really put him in his place. Schiff could do it but I doubt he'll get that chance now.

[Cutlerzzz]

haha one of the oldest tricks in the book - appeal to authority. Have a panel of "experts" there to validate all the falsities you utter and it makes it a lot easier to "win" a debate. Stewart is a pretty good debater but someone needs to go on his show and really put him in his place. Schiff could do it but I doubt he'll get that chance now.

The problem is you can't put a comedian in his place. You can destroy him completely in a debate and he'll just turn it into a joke. And if you handle it poorly, the jokes on you.

It's a lose-lose situation to debate a comedian on his show if he genuinely disagrees with you and wants you too look bad.

[Cutlerzzz]

haha one of the oldest tricks in the book - appeal to authority. Have a panel of "experts" there to validate all the falsities you utter and it makes it a lot easier to "win" a debate. Stewart is a pretty good debater but someone needs to go on his show and really put him in his place. Schiff could do it but I doubt he'll get that chance now.

The problem is you can't put a comedian in his place. You can destroy him completely in a debate and he'll just turn it into a joke. And if you handle it poorly, the jokes on you.

It's a lose-lose situation to debate a comedian on his show if he genuinely disagrees with you and wants you too look bad.

[Bastiat's The Law]

Why does the Judge act so weird on these Daily Show appearances?

[mello]

And Lincoln wasn't stupid, because even though he towered over most people, he also wore that stupid ass hat too and for the exact same reason: it gave him a huge psychological advantage due to perceived height.



http://www.weirdlyodd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/AH_Abraham_Lincoln_height.jpg


It doesn't help that he's leaning against the podium while she is standing up straight & wearing a stove-pipe hat.

[thehungarian]

The problem is you can't put a comedian in his place. You can destroy him completely in a debate and he'll just turn it into a joke. And if you handle it poorly, the jokes on you.

It's a lose-lose situation to debate a comedian on his show if he genuinely disagrees with you and wants you too look bad.

Yup and Stewart is the worst offender. He wants to have it both ways with his show; he very much wants to be taken seriously and push a certain viewpoint that much is obvious, but then when he is called on his shit(like when Tucker Carlson did when Stewart went on Crossfire), he tosses up his hands and yells, "Comedian! Don't you get it?!" It's annoying.

[LibertyEagle]

Thing is, the judge just fed into the lie that the Civil War was mainly about slavery.

He didn't do well at all. It was rather embarrassing, in my opinion.

[Occam's Banana]

Tom Woods: Judge Napolitano Right, Daily Show Wrong, on Fugitive Slaves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEC60_tVrAQ

Jon Stewart's Lying Lincolnites
http://www.lewrockwell.com/lrc-blog/jon-stewarts-lying-lincolnites/
Thomas DiLorenzo (12 March 2014)

[...]

LIE #2: The Judge also pointed out that Lincoln sent federal marshals to apprehend runaway slaves and return them to their owners in the South. The panel of liars chanted in unison, “It’s not true.” Well, yes it is true. The best scholarship on the issue of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, which Lincoln very strongly supported in his first inaugural address, is Stanley Campbell, The Slave Catchers (University of North Carolina Press, 1972/2011). Campbell writes that “The Fugitive Slave Law remained in force and was executed by federal marshals” all during the Lincoln regime, just as Judge Napolitano said.

Campbell also writes this: “In May, 1862, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia ruled that the Fugitive Slave Law was applicable to the District of Columbia as it was to any of the states. The docket of the court for 1862 listed the claims of twenty-eight different slave owners for 101 runaway slaves. In the two months following the court’s decision, 26 fugitive slaves were returned to their owners from the fugitive slave tribunal in the nation’s capital.”

[... more at link: http://www.lewrockwell.com/lrc-blog/jon-stewarts-lying-lincolnites/ ...]

Tom Woods Smacks Down Jon Stewart's Marxist "Experts"
http://www.lewrockwell.com/lrc-blog/tom-woods-smacks-down-jon-stewarts-marxist-experts/
Thomas DiLorenzo (13 March 2014)

Here in this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEC60_tVrAQ).

Calling Stewart’s parade of chuckling jackasses “Marxists” is not name calling (nor is calling them “chuckling jackasses”) but the accurate use of the English Language. One of his “experts” who was brought on the show to shout “It’s not true!” to most of what Judge Napolitano said about Lincoln was the self-described Marxist historian Eric Foner who, in his 1988 book, The Story of American Freedom, lavishly praised the Communist Party USA as a “cultural front that helped to redraw the boundaries of American freedom.” In a February 11, 1991 article in The Nation magazine entitled “Lincoln’s Lesson” Foner rather hysterically opposed the break-up of the Soviet Union and implored Mikhail Gorbachev to treat Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Georgia the same way Lincoln treated the Southern states — by waging total war on their civilian populations. He called the peaceful secession of the Soviet states a “crisis” that would destroy the “laudable goal” of Soviet socialism. These people should be forced to display “overreaching loyalty to the Soviet Union,” Jon Stewart’s chief Lincoln expert said, and that “no leader of a powerful nation” should allow such a thing as “the dismemberment of the Soviet Union.”

With an “intellectual hero” like this it is not surprising that Jon Stewart would describe himself as “an atheist and a socialist.” (http://www.lewrockwell.com/lrc-blog/why-am-i-not-surprised-4/) (In the old days, such people were referred to as “godless communists.” Today they are known in some circles as “Cultural Marxists” since “cultural” sounds better than “godless” even though it is less accurate. The younsters in Stewart’s studio audience mindlessly clap and cheer for him because they have been thoroughly brainwashed in this type of political correctness since kindergarten).

[Paulbot99]

Why am I not surprised he's a socialist?

The joke's on him. His main contribution to society was introducing his brainwashed audience to Ron Paul. I know. I was once such a member.