Colbert Blasts President

[RacersEdge]

I just saw this on MSNBC. They were saying he could have crossed the line. Why was this guy invited? He looked like an ass.

[SackUp]

Here is a complete transcript and the entire clip.

Colbert at White House Dinner

[Rick Nebiolo]

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I'm reading comments about it from multiple sites and you're the only person I've seen saying this. I have my doubts, but I haven't seen one of these before. I understand that it's usually supposed to be a bit of a "roast" situation, but I can't imagine it's always that scathing regarding actual, serious matters. If it is, then my question simply turns into "how in the hell didn't Bush ban these things when he first took office?"

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What I read was that when someone like Leno does it he lampoons both the press and the President along with some of Congress (the later if memory serves me). Apparently there were a few mild stings but some good natured levity too. If that is true, this one was different and I could see why the President would give him the cold stare when Colbert left the stage.

I wonder what happens to whatever guy in the administration came up with the idea to book Colbert.

~ Rick