The Colbert Report

Obama's Lapel

Season 3 • 10/09/2007

Obama claims that what he says and does is more important than how he accessorizes.

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Stephen calms any fears we may still have about his new book.
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Intro - 10/9/07
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Questions about Barack Obama's patriotism threaten to overshadow questions about Barack Obama's blackness, and Stephen's book finally comes out.
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I Am America On Sale Now!
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It's not a party until the edges of the book line up with the angle of the display table.
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04:58

The Word - Mighty Duck
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Keep treating this president like a lame duck and he'll be the mightiest duck the U.S. has ever seen.
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Obama's Lapel
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You don't need a flag pin on your lapel to be a patriot. That's why Stephen has a flag nipple ring.
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Intro - 10/10/07
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Stephen demands that Bruce Springsteen come on the show and apologize, or at least accept Stephen's apology.
10/10/2007
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Wesley Clark
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General Wesley Clark joins Stephen to talk about the difficulties of leadership and how diplomacy is the way to go.
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The Word - Americon Dream
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With the help of a little friendly competition, Stephen believes that everyone in America can be put behind bars.
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Dead to Me - Pocketmaster
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Artist Chris Jordan takes pictures of people's garbage to show all the things people consume and discard.
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Just because kids are too young to drink, it doesn't mean they don't need a wine cellar.
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In this episode, Stephen tries to find an alternative to a war against Iran, does a special segment for wealthy children, and interviews artist Chris Jordan.
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