The Colbert Report

Indian Elections - Kanishk Tharoor

Season 5 • 04/16/2009

Stephen asks Kanishk Tharoor why poor Indians vote.

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Gay marriage threatens New York. On the plus side, Stephen will finally be able to marry himself.
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The Colbert Coalition's Anti-Gay Marriage Ad

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Douglas Kmiec

Douglas Kmiec doesn't want the state to adopt any religion's perspective and impose it on Americans.
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Teabagging Protests

Perverts sully the patriotic act of a taxpayer rising up, standing over his government and delivering his opinion into the mouth of power.
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Indian Elections - Kanishk Tharoor

Kanishk Tharoor describes India's beautifully choreographed dance of democracy.
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Second Mate Ken Quinn and Stephen are returning to sea to hunt pirates in a two-man paddleboat.
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Stephen's Only Regrets

Stephen's only regret is all the great stuff that was cut out because the audience wouldn't stop cheering.
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Tip/Wag - Texas Secession & MACA

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How to deal with the scourge of piracy -- if only there were a form of transportation besides boats.
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Castro Death Wish List

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