Jon Stewart voices support for Rand Paul filibuster: 'Holy Howard Roark's ghost' (Video)

Daily Caller ^ | March 7, 2013 | Jeff Poor

[Rufus2007]

As Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul’s filibuster of the nomination of John Brennan to be CIA director wound late into the night, he got the support of one unlikely media personality: Comedy Central “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart.

“Holy Howard Roark’s ghost — it looks like we got us a good old fashion actual talkie filibuster,” Stewart said. “The kind our grandparents tried to tell us about but never got through, because we were too busy playing jacks and tiddlywinks with our friends waiting for our turn to freebase in the shed. Ah, the ‘70s or ‘50s, or whatever timeframe I appear to be.”

“Rand Paul had sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder asking just a simple question: Can the president use a drone to take out an American citizen on U.S. soil?” Stewart continued.

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[Rufus2007]

Rand Paul even won the heart of this liberal pop star. Might not mean much, but it is a start.

[KansasGirl]

That was some strong support too.

[mylife]

Meanwhile at the DUmp they are mocking Paul for his concern over citizens and fretting over entitlements for illegal aliens.

[chessplayer]

I’m not surprised by this. Now if it had been Bill Maher, I would have fallen out of my chair.

[freekitty]

I don’t believe this even if he said words to that effect.

[chessplayer]

I believe it. Unlike most liberal comedians, Stewart is not afraid to tear obama a new one.

[Hardraade]

If the demorats would hang Harry Reid Mussolini-style, I’d be impressed. Maybe.

[Sarah Barracuda]

Those idiots at DU combined don’t have an IQ above 10..I was shocked to see Van Jones defend Rand Paul..you know things are bad for Obama when Code Pink, the ACLU and Van Jones are all saying NO to drones

[piasa]

Code Pink, the ACLU and Van Jones are all saying NO to drones

These folks have always opposed the use of drones, after all, drones would be an economical and practical way to defend a border and take out drug smugglers.

[Domangart]

It's putty odd that Holder cannot answer the question with a no. A citizen of the USA in the USA who is not a fleeing felon, Can he be droned?

[Neidermeyer]

Roark would have taken the building down with dynamite.

[Lord Azrael]

One of my leftist friends posted this:

“You know that band that has always sucked, but you hate to admit you like one of their songs? That was Rand Paul today.”

[Elle Bee]

Howard Roark

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[cdcdawg]

That sums up Ron Wyden’s performance yesterday.

[MotorCityBuck]

Agreed. Broken clock. Have we become so desperate,and delusional when a hip little Leftist throws us a bone? FUJS. Tomorrow he will tell us Cruz is a Nazi. Lol.

[freekitty]

So true. You are so accurate. I wonder if JS knows his remarks are not being bought by real conservatives’ but rather his usual audience of no brain low information voters. Kind of a let down Jon to realize you mean nothing. And, of course, there is always the PR angle and Obama’s so called organization sent out for mind control. Need more ratings, eh Jon?

[freekitty]

Maybe but according to their bible he answers to party first.

[MotorCityBuck]

Same group of people that grasp at Rino straws like Rubio,Romney,Hannity, etc. Party people just waving therePom-Poms for the home team. Viva Ted Cruz!! Looking like the real deal. So far. :)

[JustSayNoToNannies]

drones would be an economical and practical way to defend a border and take out drug smugglers.

Problem with drug smugglers is that it's far from clear that they can be found and targeted faster than they're replaced - our War on Drugs leads to huge economic incentives to smuggle drugs.

[SunkenCiv]

• ...by softening its edge on some volatile social issues and altering its image as the party always seemingly "eager to go to war... We do need to expand the party and grow the party and that does mean that we don't always all agree on every issue" ... the party needs to become more welcoming to individuals who disagree with basic Republican doctrine on emotional social issues such as gay marriage... "We're going to have to be a little hands off on some of these issues ... and get people into the party," Paul said. [Rand Paul: Time for GOP to soften [immigration, gay marriage] stance]

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