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LIZZ WINSTEAD Instead of Jon playing a character–the news anchor, one of the derelicts in a derelict world of media– Jon made a creative decision to take the show in the direction of the correspondents presenting the idiocy, and then Jon is the person who calls out the idiocy with the eloquence that the viewer wishes they had. And he did it in a way that’s not condescending, it’s not smug. It’s funny, it’s emotional, it’s calling out bullshit. So Jon became the voice of the audience. .Chris Smith
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You’re tired of hearing about racism? Imagine how fucking exhausting it is living it.” ~ Jon StewartChris Smith
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If comedy is tragedy plus time, I need more fucking time. But I would really settle for less fucking tragedy.” ~ Jon StewartChris Smith
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When political leaders fail to denounce anti- Semitic violence and slurs, the void is not only demoralizing to the victims, but silence actually enables the wrongdoing. Silence by elected officials in particular conveys approval - or at least acquiescence - and can contribute to a climate of fear and a sense of vulnerability.Chris Smith