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Moment of Zen - Donald Rumsfeld

Season 8 • 05/06/2004

Donald Rumsfeld clarifies the distinction between abuse and torture.

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02:51

Indecision 2004 - Road Trip
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George W. Bush criticizes John Kerry for talking to a big-time reporter about accepting campaign endorsements from foreign leaders.
05/05/2004
05:30

Spoiler Alert
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Rob Corddry reports on the epidemic that will plague our college campuses every four years until Ralph Nader finally dies.
05/05/2004
05:03

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks to Jon about writing his WWII book after he found out a family friend had been part of the 761st Tank Battalion.
05/05/2004
01:00

Great Moments in Punditry - Art Torres
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Two children read a transcript of an argument between Art Torres and Sean Hannity on a "Hannity and Colmes" episode.
05/06/2004
02:54

Global Earthwatch - Wetlands
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President Bush unveils his new Wetlands policy, the EPA finds salmon have high levels of toxins and the White Lion is the endangered species of the week.
05/06/2004
00:54

Preview - 5/10/04
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Jon proclaims that next week, John McCain, Tim Russert and William Kristol will Jell-O wrestle.
05/06/2004
06:05

Andy Richter
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Andy Richter plays a bumbling villain with a Chinese accent in his latest film.
05/06/2004
02:22

Prison Abuse Scandal
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Rob Corddry explains that the path to the Iraqi people's hearts and minds doesn't run through their electrified genitals.
05/06/2004
01:10

Intro - Friends Finale
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Jon believes that the people watching "Friends" could make friends of their own through conversation and common interests.
05/06/2004
04:44

Giant Mess O'Potamia - Abu Ghraib
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Donald Rumsfeld believes Iraqi prisoners being beaten with broom handles, threatened with pistols and doused with acid isn't torture.
05/06/2004
00:13

Moment of Zen - Donald Rumsfeld
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Donald Rumsfeld believes there's a technical difference between abuse and torture.
05/06/2004
03:03

John McCain Pt. 2
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Senator John McCain thinks that politicians should show courage and put the national interest ahead of their party.
05/10/2004
00:16

Moment of Zen - Bang Up Job
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President George W. Bush tells Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld what a great job he's doing.
05/10/2004
05:12

Sticker Shock
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Bob Bonoff's journey into a voting booth wasn't just about democracy; it was about getting peace and quiet.
05/10/2004
05:53

Giant Mess O'Potamia - Rummyache
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Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld refers to Iraqi prisoners in Abu Ghraib as "human beings," which is a huge policy shift for this administration.
05/10/2004
05:30

John McCain Pt. 1
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Senator John McCain feels that the good troops in Iraq are being besmirched by the actions of a few in Abu Ghraib.
05/10/2004
00:14

Moment of Zen - Superb Job!
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President George W. Bush thinks that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is doing a superb job.
05/11/2004
04:42

Giant Mess O'Potamia - Damn The Press
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President George W. Bush wants the Iraqis to know that the U.S. is a kinder, gentler torturer.
05/11/2004
02:47

Who Is Responsible?
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Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has failed to mention all the amazingly damaging things that the American press hasn't reported on.
05/11/2004
00:43

Intro - Makes Me Sick
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Jon Stewart introduces the show for tonight.
05/11/2004
05:10

Tim Russert Pt. 1
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Tim Russert doesn't get high with his son, but considers him a buddy.
05/11/2004
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