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John Stewart is worthy of every criticism heaped upon him in this article. His criticism of the conservative side is shallow, passive aggressive, and fundamentally a distortion-lies. But the crucial fact remains that John Stewart handed conservatism its ass.

Long before Sarah Palin came on the scene, but especially referring to her, many of us in the heat of a presidential campaign begged John McCain and the Bush crowd the fire half their speechwriters and replace them with comedy writers.

When the world reminisces about Ronald Reagan it invariably notes his sense of humor. Reagan cultivated a sense of humor just as he accumulated facts on index cards concerning the economy or some other field of politics. These were arrows in his quiver and he was a genius at turning away criticism with soft humor or some endearing anecdote.

Republicans need a human image which should come from comedy and they need a sharp instrument of attack which should come from satire as well as comedy. These things are in the marketplace and can actually be purchased. Why are they not bought by Republican candidates who otherwise spend up to $1 billion while failing to be elected President of the United States?

“Republicans need a human image which should come from comedy and they need a sharp instrument of attack which should come from satire as well as comedy. These things are in the marketplace and can actually be purchased. Why are they not bought by Republican candidates who otherwise spend up to $1 billion while failing to be elected President of the United States?”

There is nothing; absolutely nothing, that can be made even remotely funny or amusing about the situation to which this kind of thinking has brought what was once the greatest nation on earth. Thanks to the brainwashing of the MSM, most Americans can barely focus or concentrate on a political article that contains more than two paragraphs. That is; if they have any reading comprehension at all. The Liberal educational system and media organizations are only too glad to pander to people who would rather watch a satire than get into real facts because the poor dears are not “entertained” by serious matters like the well being of their country or it’s government.

When this nation finally goes over the precipice on which it is now hanging; it will serve as a huge kick in the collective azzez of those who just couldn’t get into the facts because they were “boring.” They will, no doubt, be highly entertained and interested when the propaganda and media offerings cease to be optional and become mandatory, whether they tickle the fancies or not. State run TV and news media tend to get really “interesting” when you get put in jail or shot when you don’t know the “acceptable” facts and who is enforcing them.

There is a huge difference between “wit” and “stupidity”.
I don’t see much hope in a society emerging that knows the difference any time soon. There will most likely have to be a lot of blood and treasure spent before the facts and the truth become important even if they aren’t entertaining.
It’s a shame there has to be calamity of giant proportions in order to bring a society to its senses. My generation had a World War. I can see another attitude adjustment on the horizon.

I completely agree with you- Excellent question: why do the Repubs keep putting out humorless candidates with no ability to communicate any sort of inspiring Vision? Are those qualities now dead in our society? Kennedy did it. Reagan did it. No one else since then. Clinton was a grinning blowhard who went on & on loving the sound of his own voice. Nothing inspiring there. Obama gave a wonderful speech one time (full of lies) in 2004, but nothing since his official duties began. Hillary’s speeches are horrible, making deaf people wince. I see no humor in any of the Dem pols, including Ms. Warren. But it’s not just the politicians who need help. It’s our Conservative pundits who need to take up the reins and show what a little worm Jon Stewart really is/was - the young people will listen, but they need to hear the truth for a change in a pop culture form that speaks to them. The Medium is the Message, right?