The Colbert Report

Bush and the Press

Season 5 • 01/15/2009

The press has always passed judgment on President Bush.

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02:26

Little Victories - America's Galaxy Is Big
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Good news: the Milky Way is about the same size as the Andromeda Galaxy.
01/14/2009
00:32

Intro - 1/14/09
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Is Barack Obama being over-marketed? For just $25 you can get a commemorative tote bag containing the answer.
01/14/2009
06:20

Alan Khazei
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Alan Khazei explains to Stephen why anybody would do something for someone else and not get paid for it.
01/14/2009
00:16

Commemorative Plates
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If you order in the next 30 minutes you can get two sets of commemorative plates billed to your credit card.
01/14/2009
02:12

The Last Bush Effigy
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Stephen expects Iran to send George W. Bush's effigy off in style.
01/14/2009
00:14

Spay and Neuter Your Pets
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Spay or neuter your pets because Stephen's are out there humping their brains out.
01/15/2009
04:32

Shepard Fairey
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Shepard Fairey's "Hope" poster belongs to everyone.
01/15/2009
04:13

Bush's Romance With the Media - David Gregory
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David Gregory believes the press will hold Obama's feet to the fire in the same way all presidents ought to be challenged.
01/15/2009
00:34

Intro - 1/15/09
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A look back on President Bush's relationship with the media -- Stephen wonders if tonight's the night they finally do it.
01/15/2009
04:08

Tip/Wag - Monkey on the Lam
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Stephen wags his finger at Clearwater police for not actively searching for a monkey on the lam.
01/15/2009
06:25

Bush and the Press
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There was always something about reporters that rubbed President Bush the wrong way.
01/15/2009
05:29

Frank Rich
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Frank Rich says George W. Bush delivers a message of hope for mediocrity.
01/19/2009
03:21

MLK Day Mascot
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In honor of the man who boldly said, "I have a dream," Stephen proudly introduces the Martin Luther King Day mascot, Dreamy.
01/19/2009
00:31

Intro - 1/19/09
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Stephen celebrates Martin Luther King the way he does every day, by refusing to ride the bus.
01/19/2009
04:29

The Word - Sacrifice
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Somehow President Bush manages to make something that was once evil into a virtue.
01/19/2009
02:02

Boiling Frog Metaphor
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To honor President Bush's last day, Stephen places his slowly simmered frog on the bookshelf.
01/19/2009
06:01

Stephen's Inauguration Breakdown
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After watching Barack Obama's inauguration, Stephen wants to be black for just one day.
01/20/2009
04:34

Jabari Asim
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Jabari Asim thinks Barack Obama is an opportunity for us to redefine ourselves as a country.
01/20/2009
01:27

Stephen Realizes He's Black
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Stephen's reaction to Obama's inauguration must logically mean he is a black man.
01/20/2009
04:43

Stephen's Sound Advice - How to Be Like Lincoln
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Lincoln's oratory made him president, but his beard made him a legend.
01/20/2009
02:49

P.K. Winsome - Inauguration Merchandise
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P.K. Winsome has limited edition "Yes, I Thought I'd Live to See This Day" t-shirts for this historic inauguration.
01/20/2009
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