Stephen Colbert Explains Why He Boycotted the RNC, Saying 'It Doesn't Reflect Our Reality'
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Via: john-russell • 4 years ago • 12 commentsBy: Marlow Stern (The Daily Beast)
S E E D E D C O N T E N T
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
"Donald Trump does not care if you live or die of COVID, or racism, as long as he wins," the "Late Show" host told his audience Thursday night.
Updated Aug. 27, 2020 11:00AM ET / Published Aug. 27, 2020 12:20AM ET 
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Stephen Colbert opened his show Wednesday night with a confession.
"Now, full disclosure: I did not watch much of the convention tonight. And fullest disclosure: I did not watch any of it," the Late Show host said. "Because right now in America, we're facing a global pandemic that has killed 180,000 Americans, heavily armed Rambo wannabes are murdering people in our streets, the strongest hurricane in the history of the Gulf Coast is making landfall as I speak, and the RNC's message is: Who's up for four more years? "
"I know by not watching the RNC I didn't do my job tonight. And I just want to say: I feel great about it," Colbert continued. "Why should we pay attention to what they're saying if none of what they're saying tonight is about what's happening in America right now? Why should we watch their reality show if it doesn't reflect our reality? Why subject ourselves to their lies that stick to your soul like hot tar? Lies like: Donald Trump cares whether you live or die."
Yes, it was reported on Wednesday that while Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, was on the operating table under general anesthesia, the CDC quietly changed their coronavirus testing guidelines.
"You see, this week, the CDC completely reversed their testing guidelines to say that people without symptoms may not need to be tested even if they've been in close contact with someone known to have the virus," explained Colbert. "That is surprising, because we have been repeatedly warned that 40 percent of infections are asymptomatic, and 50 percent of transmissions occur before the symptoms. Ignoring something doesn't make it go away. If it did, why are there still Valpak coupons? Who on Earth thinks not testing is a good idea?"
The comic then threw to a clip of Trump announcing, "If we did half the testing, we'd have half the cases."
" Of course . It's always the only person you suspect," offered Colbert, adding, "We found out this afternoon the CDC was pressured into changing guidance on coronavirus testing by higher-ups in the Trump administration. So, we've reached the point where Donald Trump is dictating our health regulations… We are one news cycle away from the CDC warning that mail-in ballots will give you chlamydia."
Later on, after a bit on the Kenosha police's shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man, seven times in the back, and L.A. Clippers coach Doc Rivers' emotional response to it, Colbert added, "That is why voting in November is so important. Because Donald Trump does not care if you live or die of COVID, or racism, as long as he wins."
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There is something very strange going on at the Republic convention. Lackeys and family members are taking the stage to tell us what a fine fellow Donald Trump is. Honest to a fault. Brave. Caring. Compassionate. I think the idea is to make the public doubt their own eyes so when Russia helps trump steal the election the Trump campaign will say "nothing to see here".
Trump has such little respect for the law that he is going to use the WH as a backdrop for his pitiful reelection bid despite it being a blatant violation of the Hatch Act.
I'm sure that Republicans would have been completely fine if Obama had done this back in 2012 and openly flaunted the violation of the Hatch act. They would no doubt be saying the same things about how the Hatch act is old and doesn't really apply if a President wants to use any and all resources of the white house and staff to create a grandstanding backdrop for their re-election bid. Right Republicans? They likely wouldn't have even mentioned the violation and just stood by watching as the DNC had their convention broadcast to the nation from the white house or had Hillary Clinton who was Secretary of State give a campaign speech from Jerusalem while there on official US State Department business... /s
Perhaps Democrats should do the same in 2024 with their incumbent President and see how Republicans react.
I read on another site that Trump wants drug testing of both him and Biden before they debate. It is a good thing his son isn't running because he would fail a drug test big time.
I would actually be fine with that, as well as a psychological competency test. HOWEVER it would have to be administered by a 3rd party with samples being given to both campaigns so results can be verified or disputed.
However, I doubt our Adderall President would actually submit for that testing, unless done behind closed doors by his own people.
Can you see Trump letting someone watch him taking a piss? The sample would just get switched for a clean one anyway.
Maybe they can hire some Russian prostitutes to watch?
"Convention Bumps" did not used to entail cocaine...
Considering that Colbert is a Democrat- this is saying little. In fact it is saying nothing.
For Stephen to walk away from a target rich environment for his show proves he is a man of principles and convictions.
Stephen Colbert 2024