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ButterflyEffect · 3467 days ago · link · · parent · post: Jon Stewart, Jester for the Warfare State by Ryan Calhoun
But does Colbert/Stewart/Oliver actively promote the notion that what they are saying is wisdom, and that watching their shows provide a good foundation on issues? You and I know both know that the shows are entertainment in the end, but many people do not. My question is if that is because of their misinterpretation or because it is the image actively put on by these shows. If it's the former, then I'd attribute it more towards people wanting the information as quickly and easily as possible (see: Twitter) and not entirely faulting the shows themselves. However, I'm unsure which issue is the greater issue for these shows.