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‘The Literal Price of Freedom’
Jon Stewart was again on “The Daily Show” on Monday, per week after returning to the desk for the primary time in 9 years. He referred to as the response to his first present again “universally glowing” earlier than taking part in clips of Democrats panning his jokes about President Biden and saying they’d not watch him host.
“I simply suppose it’s higher to deal head-on with what’s an obvious challenge to individuals,” Stewart mentioned, defending himself. “I imply, we’re simply speaking right here!”
“It was one [expletive] present! It was 20 minutes! I did 20 minutes of 1 [expletive] present! But I suppose, because the well-known saying goes, democracy dies in dialogue.” — JON STEWART
“Where do I am going to review the particulars of unquestioning propaganda? I would want mentorship!” Stewart mentioned earlier than rolling a clip of Tucker Carlson’s interview with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
“Saints be praised, for Professor Tucker Aloysius Mayflower Kennebunkport Backgammon Carlson III has arrived.” — JON STEWART
Stewart took notes about Carlson referring to himself as a journalist (“Lie about what your job is,” Stewart mentioned as he scribbled) and saying his responsibility was to “inform individuals” (“Lie about what your responsibility is.”)
“I’ve a lot to study — ‘Disguise your deception and capitulation to energy as noble and ethical and primarily based in freedom.’ Yes, grasp.” — JON STEWART
Carlson’s protection of Russia included a visit to a grocery retailer, the place he mentioned the low value of meals would “radicalize” viewers in opposition to American leaders.
“And it’s going to radicalize you except you perceive primary economics. See, $104 for groceries feels like an amazing discount except you understand Russians earn lower than $200 per week. But that’s the sort of context {that a} — what did you name your self earlier? — a journalist would have offered. But right here’s the truth, you [expletive] know all this, since you aren’t as dumb as your face would have us consider. Perhaps in case your handlers had allowed, you’d have seen there was a hidden payment to your low cost groceries and orderly streets. Ask Aleksei Navalny or any of his supporters.” — JON STEWART
“Because the distinction between our urinal-caked, chaotic subways and your candelabra-ed stunning subways is the literal value of freedom. But the purpose that Carlson and his ilk are pushing is that there’s actually no distinction between our methods. In reality, theirs is likely to be a little bit bit higher. The query is: Why, why is Tucker doing this? Here’s why: It’s as a result of the outdated civilizational battle was communism versus capitalism. That is what drove the world since World War II. Russia was the enemy then. But now, they suppose the battle is woke versus unwoke, and in that battle, Putin is an ally to the proper. He’s their buddy. Unfortunately, he’s additionally a brutal and ruthless dictator. So now they should make Americans a little bit extra snug with that. I imply, liberty is good, however have you ever seen Russia’s procuring carts?” — JON STEWART
The Bits Worth Watching
Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw, legislation professors and hosts of the podcast “Strict Scrutiny,” sat down with Stewart to debate former President Donald Trump’s lawsuits and authorized troubles.
What We’re Excited About on Tuesday Night
The Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti (“The Holdovers”) will seem on Tuesday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
