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Stephen Colbert: Hillary Is Planning To Be More Spontaneous (Original Post) Senator Tankerbell Sep 2015 OP
Unlike Trump, Bernie's hair is where the "Draperies Match the Carpet." KoKo Sep 2015 #1
If Trump's carpet matched the drapes demwing Sep 2015 #6
Bad image! BAD! Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #24
Trumpsticles? demwing Sep 2015 #25
Maybe Hillary Clinton is just being Hillary Clinton and "spontaneous" isn't who she is... raindaddy Sep 2015 #2
She won primaries in 2008 by being spontaneous - then lost them again when she Betty Karlson Sep 2015 #14
Funny. Thanks for posting, Senator. nt Chef Eric Sep 2015 #3
Nothing like some focus-grouped spontaneity to really connect Indepatriot Sep 2015 #4
time to crank the 'genuine' nozzle open - ROFL tomm2thumbs Sep 2015 #5
Spontaneity - By Definition - Is Unplanned cantbeserious Sep 2015 #7
"Spontaneity has its time and place." RufusTFirefly Sep 2015 #8
First time I've seen Colbert fall flat on his ass rock Sep 2015 #9
not his best work mhatrw Sep 2015 #12
Good to hear from an everyday American. n/t PoliticAverse Sep 2015 #13
People don't say that awoke_in_2003 Sep 2015 #30
The crowd was laughing, and applauding that poll that has Bernie ahead. Motown_Johnny Sep 2015 #18
Thanks for nothing rock Sep 2015 #23
How does one plan in advance for spontaneous content? arcane1 Sep 2015 #27
When a famous author is scheduled to speak extemporaneously rock Sep 2015 #29
Rush Limbaugh is steaming Stephen has stolen the political spotlight zebonaut Sep 2015 #10
he slagged bush to his face so roguevalley Sep 2015 #11
Exactly - and Mr. Sanders will not be spared either once he makes a mistake Betty Karlson Sep 2015 #15
Actually, Bernie does make mistakes .... DrBulldog Sep 2015 #17
That is also true. I guess it makes him relatable and inspires voter confidence. Betty Karlson Sep 2015 #19
Wow. Considering the hugeness of Colbert's audience this week ... DrBulldog Sep 2015 #16
Not really surprised that Colbert is one more bought and paid for shill NowSam Sep 2015 #20
Spontaneous Improv is not your strong suit. Fuddnik Sep 2015 #21
Ha ha NowSam Sep 2015 #31
Former future President frylock Sep 2015 #22
Sanders got quite the applause there arcane1 Sep 2015 #26
Love it. Love Colbert, can't azmom Sep 2015 #28
David Axelrod said it first in this tweet on Hillary Ichingcarpenter Sep 2015 #32

raindaddy

(1,370 posts)
2. Maybe Hillary Clinton is just being Hillary Clinton and "spontaneous" isn't who she is...
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 10:12 AM
Sep 2015

It also doesn't help when her opponent is passionate about a political revolution and Hillary's telling us, she'll let us know she feels about major issues when she's in the White House...

 

Betty Karlson

(7,231 posts)
14. She won primaries in 2008 by being spontaneous - then lost them again when she
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 12:19 PM
Sep 2015

went back to her advisors. The best Mrs. Clinton can now do: fire the advisors and go with her feeling.

 

Indepatriot

(1,253 posts)
4. Nothing like some focus-grouped spontaneity to really connect
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 11:01 AM
Sep 2015

with the Middle Class she's been fighting so hard for all these years....

rock

(13,218 posts)
9. First time I've seen Colbert fall flat on his ass
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 12:03 PM
Sep 2015

Obviously very low humor. As Clinton obviously means the content of what she will have to say will be spontaneous, not the action itself. What is funny is so many people hear this and think that Hillary is making a contradiction! Hah!

 

Motown_Johnny

(22,308 posts)
18. The crowd was laughing, and applauding that poll that has Bernie ahead.
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 12:28 PM
Sep 2015

Just because it made your candidate look bad doesn't mean it wasn't funny.



rock

(13,218 posts)
23. Thanks for nothing
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 02:30 PM
Sep 2015

Humor isn't defined by how my candidate is made to look. I laugh at lots of jokes about Hill. This just isn't funny. I think it reflexiveness on your part. Just because it made your candidate's opponent look bad doesn't mean it was funny.

rock

(13,218 posts)
29. When a famous author is scheduled to speak extemporaneously
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 06:00 PM
Sep 2015

The content is not planned; the meeting is.

 

Betty Karlson

(7,231 posts)
15. Exactly - and Mr. Sanders will not be spared either once he makes a mistake
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 12:21 PM
Sep 2015

(which will inevitably happen now and then...)

 

DrBulldog

(841 posts)
17. Actually, Bernie does make mistakes ....
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 12:23 PM
Sep 2015

... but then immediately publically admits them and makes the corrections on his own without having to consult with a focus group.

 

Betty Karlson

(7,231 posts)
19. That is also true. I guess it makes him relatable and inspires voter confidence.
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 12:32 PM
Sep 2015

Meekness and humility are great qualities for a leader.

 

DrBulldog

(841 posts)
16. Wow. Considering the hugeness of Colbert's audience this week ...
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 12:21 PM
Sep 2015

... Bernie probably will go up another 5% in the national poll after this monologue.

NowSam

(1,252 posts)
20. Not really surprised that Colbert is one more bought and paid for shill
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 12:36 PM
Sep 2015

I don't support Hillary but this guy leads his first night with Bush? He then gives Bush multiple shout outs at the end of week one. Politician product placement. Then he minimizes the people's candidate, Bernie and lumps him together with the monster, Trump. He is part of the propaganda machine of pushing Biden too.

MSM - I'm looking through you.

NowSam

(1,252 posts)
31. Ha ha
Sun Sep 13, 2015, 12:36 AM
Sep 2015

Indeed it is not. Look the segment was funny. I won't argue with the host's skills. BUT the mistreatment of the Bern is so sneaky but obvious.

Thanks for interacting with me. Was starting to feel invisible.

 

arcane1

(38,613 posts)
26. Sanders got quite the applause there
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 03:07 PM
Sep 2015

And Colbert perfectly demonstrated how phony Clinton is. A win/win

Ichingcarpenter

(36,988 posts)
32. David Axelrod said it first in this tweet on Hillary
Sun Sep 13, 2015, 03:19 AM
Sep 2015

David Axelrod ✔ @davidaxelrod

.Today's @nytimes story on HRC read more like The Onion: Her detailed plan to show more authenticity and spontaneity. #Justdoit!
2:46 PM - 8 Sep 2015 · Michigan, USA, United States



http://www.politico.com/story/2015/09/david-axelrod-hillary-clinton-2016-justdoit-213397

But I really think DU said it first

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