The Daily Show puts up a Billboard for the RNC convention

[Ichingcarpenter]

The Daily Show billboard that is up near 494 and 77 to welcome those for the RNC in St. Paul, Minnesota.

[eshfemme]

1. Bwuahahaha, this is why I love the Daily Show!

Does anyone know if they have an equivalent for the DNC?

[jakem]

2. excellent!!!

[TahitiNut]

3. LOL! (literally)

:rofl:

[cliffordu]

18. .....

:rofl:

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

84. its real, heres link with more about it

http://www.east-lake.net/2008/08/welcome-rich-white-oligarchs/

[SemiCharmedQuark]

4. LOL

[Skidmore]

5. Yup, the Wide Stance Convention is coming to town.

[Love Bug]

16. They're coming through the right airport, then! lol

[Bozita]

39. I hope THE restroom is marked with an appropriate GOP National Historic Site plaque.

Delegates will want to take photos.

[Divine Discontent]

53. oh my GOSH yes!!!!!! they should make a tour - Daily Show HAS to visit it

it would be TOO good to pass up!

mclame/mcsame/mcwar and more www.cafepress.com/warisprofitable

[unapatriciated]

61. They might want to do more than that

[bagrman]

72. How about a tap dancing skit under the stalls. ROFLMAO

[snake in the grass]

99. In all fairness,

they should offer separate restrooms for Republicans in order to cater to their 'special' needs.

[WileEcoyote]

100. Why can't there be a sign for "Poor White Trash" too?

I demand equal time...

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

6. Beauty! n/t

[ebdarcy]

7. That's awesome.

[blondeatlast]

8. RNC delegates are crashing the dictionary.com site now for "oligarch."

Between this and that football post, you've really brightened my morning!

[Pacifist Patriot]

21. LOL!

[Honu one]

42. LOL. That was my first thought

The Daily Show reporting on their convention should be quite entertaining.

[Spazito]

9. Really??? They actually did this?

If they did, WOW, I love it. If they didn't actually do this, damn, I hope they will!

[grannie4peace]

10. GOD, i love jon stewart!!!

thank you for his presence on this earthO8) O8) :dem: :loveya: :loveya:

[NatBurner]

11. *looks up oligarchs*

*cracks up*

[truedelphi]

44. Me suspect that John McCain will need to look it up -- only

He won't know how to spell it!!

[Connonym]

93. and he'll have to use a regular dictionary because he doesn't know how to use the internet

[Number23]

57. Me too!

LOL Dictionary.com is my bestest friend....

:)

[babylonsister]

12. Hahaha-thumbs up, Jon! nt

[Love Bug]

13. I drive by there every day!

I am SO getting a pic of this!! LOL

[Ichingcarpenter]

26. I hope you can get some good shots of it

and verify the billboard, it seems like something TDS would do.

[FatDave]

29. I have a brother in the area, I'm about to fire off an email to him (nt)

[Dinger]

14. Wow!

That's an award-winner for sure!


:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[Bobbie Jo]

15. K&R!!

Stewart freakin ROCKS! :yourock:

[KittyWampus]

17. I love how they're all looking up into the sky!

[Fleshdancer]

19. Hilarious!

I know many people in St. Paul who must be laughing their asses off every time they see it! :rofl:

[bushisanidiot]

20. Love it!

.

[gratefultobelib]

22. Really? You're not joshing with us, are you?

[blogslut]

23. hee hee!

Loves it!

[speedoo]

24. Fantastic. nt

[Bozita]

25. Absofuckinglutely brilliant!

Here's betting the average delegate wouldn't know an oligarch from an ostrich.

[northofdenali]

81. The average freeper won't have a dictionary to look it up with.

Hey, Im series!!11!!!

:evilgrin:

[Heather MC]

27. This is my favorite definition of the word

"in modern Russia it is very common to apply this term to any business tycoon, regardless of whether or not he or she has real political power"

:rofl:

[Hissyspit]

28. Should have one that says something about "wide stance' & the 'Minneapolis airport bathrooms,' too.

[dodger501]

30. 494 & 77 is between the airport and the Mall of America

Very high likelihood the Repugs will see this upon arrival!

[FatDave]

31. I wonder if they'll put one up in Denver?

Welcome Ineffectual "Opposition" Party?

[redqueen]

32. Holy crap that is BEAUTIFUL!

Rich White Oligarchs!

:spray:

[a la izquierda]

33. You've got to be kidding me!

Oh I love it.

[hvn_nbr_2]

34. Woohoo! I just wish it said "Rich White Oiligarchs" nt

[yodermon]

36. lol had to read your post twice.

very fun to pronounce too!

[SIMPLYB1980]

35. LoL!

[BrklynLiberal]

37. Those guys are absolutely brilliant!!!!!

[eshfemme]

38. The best fucking news team in the world!

[dpbrown]

40. Is that the one outside the airport hangars?

If so, it's a great location for anyone going to the Mall of America.

[AspenRose]

41. Bahahaha!

:rofl:

[Juan_de_la_Dem]

43. Outstanding

[DevonRex]

45. Anybody else have a crush on the English guy? What's his name,

Oliver or something?

[Ava]

46. John Oliver

i love him :loveya:

[DevonRex]

48. Sigh. Me too. nt

[BornBlue]

47. No,

But Jon Stewart is sure on my list!

[GreenPartyVoter]

49. Brilliant

[Stern21]

50. Oh my God, That is un-freaking believable!

Best. Billboard. Ever.

[peacetalksforall]

51. Re oligarchs - don't forget, Stewart and friends wrote the book America: The Book

He is a thousand times smarter than McCain. Smart in basics; brilliant in turning it into wit and laugh out loud humor with satire, humor with TRUTH!

I think McCain should write a book about his involvement with BCCI. With or without a ghost writer.

[Frisbee]

64. He'll only do it if...

you let him use crayon, though.

[pleah]

52. LOL Awesome!

:rofl:

[jeff30997]

54. Lol!

K&R! That's so cool!

[valerief]

55. That billboard is the best! I wish it were real. Is it? nt

[Bjorn Against]

75. I can confirm it is real, I saw it with my own eyes on Tuesday.

[The Sushi Bandit]

56. Definition of Oligarchy

Oligarchy (Greek Ὀλιγαρχία, Oligarkhía) is a form of government where political power effectively rests with a small elite segment of society (whether distinguished by wealth, family, military powers or spiritual hegemony). The word oligarchy is translated into "rule by few." Compare with autocracy (rule by one person) and democracy (rule by the people).

[Mad_Dem_X]

58. Awesome!!!

:applause: :rofl:

[underpants]

59. They are good with the funny

:bounce:

[Coexist]

60. that is too damn funny!

[Frisbee]

62. I LOVE it!!!

Kudos, Jon and Crew! :yourock:

[Maestro]

63. Wonderful!

The need to a whole set of these around the country whereever there is a GOP gathering. "Welcome, GOP, Grand Oil Party!" And so forth and so on!

[trickyguy]

65. Absolutely great. Nothing like a good billboard to welcome the Repubs.

:+

[tosh]

66. Priceless. N/T

[madrchsod]

67. cbs billboard.....

i doubt any one else would have given them a contract for the sign.....

[lonestarnot]

68. Is Jon now into FWBing?

:applause: Love that man!

[awoke_in_2003]

91. What is FWBing? nt

[Kurovski]

69. That is just so sweet!

They are the nicest kids ever!!

K&R

[sasquatch]

70. HAHAHAHAHA!!

:rofl:

[ladywnch]

71. can anyone in MN verify this billboard really exists?......PLEASE!!!!!

[Bjorn Against]

76. Yes it really exists, I have personally seen it.

[ladywnch]

77. thank you, thank you , thank you!!!!!!

:woohoo: :applause: :toast:

[Cha]

73. I cannot believe that!

They've got some pretty good ideas themselves!

[annm4peace]

74. and... LET THE GAMES BEGIN !!!!!!

I drove by the corner of the Xcel Center and media tents are up.. young Republicans walking around in skirts and suits..with MCCAIN signs.. and the stench of ignorance and self-importance.

They have no idea what they are in for.

[savistocate]

79. Lovely--but need morelike Detours for W35 --280 & 94

Really bad thing is bridge collapse. Impact far greater than famous bathroom.
R-Gov ranted against bill for increased funding on infrastructure Twin Cities.
May be in posts above but didnt see in quick read through.

[Pennie109]

78. Cool!

[Errrica]

80. Lolllz.

I dig it.

[bigpenguin]

82. I love love love

I love the Daily Show, and I love me my Twin Cities.

Sweet.

[annm4peace]

83. Keep checking the Minnesota DU

to see what is going on. There is so much we can't keep up with it all.
Will continue to try to keep posting.

[krispos42]

85. By I-494 and Highway 77? That's right by the airport! And the Mall of America!

And IKEA! And the giant indoor water park!

:rofl:

Brilliant!


Hell, I bet you can see it from a decending or ascending airliner. It's that close!

[RNdaSilva]

86. Wonder if they're gonna supply uppers...

to keep everyone awake?

Those at home will have a better choice...NFL.

[RNdaSilva]

87. p.s. Turn the lights down low...just in case.

[Mongooseflies]

95. HIlarious!

Perfect thing to go with my coffee this morning!

[ellisonz]

88. Best Billboard Ever.

[NM Independent]

89. HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jon Stewart is a prince among scum in the media.

[Matariki]

90. Brilliant. Funny. And the problem is, Republicans think that's a compliment.

[gaspee]

92. That is awesome

[Willo]

94. Impressive!

Now, that's how you use a billboard

So refreshing. :thumbsup:

[cynthia]

96. Jon Stewart is the best!

one consolation for being deluged by r*s will be watching Jon tear them apart for a week!

[pjt7]

98. That's cool

But I am waiting for Stewart to grow up & get off Comedy Central. I'd love to see him host his own show, that is 70& serious & 30% laugh's.

He owes it to his kids.

[liberal N proud]

97. That is so perfect - oligarchs

Sorry for the ignorance, I had to look up Oligarch

oligarchy:
1: government by the few
2: a government in which a small group exercises control especially for corrupt and selfish purposes; also : a group exercising such control
3: an organization under oligarchic control



How may of the rich white oligarchs will not have a clue what it means?

[KaryninMiami]

101. LOVE IT= can't wait to watch their coverage- last time they were hysterical. nt

[fortyfeetunder]

102. Slick...

Go Jon Go!

[Arugula Latte]

103. I love these people

[calimary]

104. SWEET!

I hope they'll have something up on the wall outside the Larry Craig Memorial Men's Room in the Minneapolis airport!

I hope SOMEBODY does!

[Miss Chybil]

105. LOL! I love the looks on their faces.

Stern, calm, proud. Ready to face any challenge with peace and fortitude. LOL!

[nam78_two]

106. Dammit-too late to rec

:(