seems wrong

[psocoptera]

So apparently Stephen Colbert testified before Congress - in character? Now granted I don't know what the hell I'm talking about, I've never watched the Daily Show or the spin-off or whatever, but that just seems wrong to me. Ok, yes, some people might say politics is all a circus anyways and I'm being an idealist, but testifying before Congress strikes me as one of those things that is supposed to be done honestly, like being a witness in court. (This is somehow leading me to imagine Penn and Teller witnessing a crime and Teller, like, miming on the witness stand...)

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[psocoptera.livejournal.com]

Well, okay, it does feel hypocritical to complain that the Democrats can't get anything done and then turn around and complain that they're trying something new to build support and it's working but I don't liiike it. I guess on further reflection I would take clown suits, rubber noses, and the enactment of liberal policy over the sober business attire and ineffectiveness we have at present. But... I still don't liiike it. It just seems disrespectful. Possibly I am old. (I don't think it's that I disagree, though, I mean, I don't know the specifics of what's up for debate, but I would definitely like to see more legal immigration, and also better protections for undocumented workers reporting employer abuse and stuff...)