That's what they said on Jan. 6, too...but from the other side. It isn't their house, but it sure as heck isn't OUR house either. And making fun of the "Biden Crime Family" guy just embolden this people further. Saying this in 2024, on the doorstep of the rematch.
What he said here was so haynes because it pretty much implied what was to come. After this, you could pretty much extrapolate the rest. It just needed some time to pick up speed.
its ok, its over now, bidens inaugurated, McConnell has been demoted to senate minority leader, it'll be ok...well...maybe, i could be proven wrong when vanilla isis raids the country after the national security threat level dips
6:37 I actually said “thank you“ out loud. Now every member of the media needs to do the same. Stop showing Trump saying lies. Just stop. Ignore him. He is no longer relevant.
I have people I know that voted for him. Friends and family too. I have no choice but to look at them differently after this. This goes way past politics, it's a decency issue, about integrity, having morals, being a good person. This is dogs#it, and his Republican allies are absolutely cowards. These idiots will speak out later, after he loses, when it's too late. Talk about a pathetic, sore loser. Great example for our youth, who are watching this happen. Sad, sad, and very sad. Bbq, beer, and freedom...sure thing buddy. Great show as usual, very well said and clearly from the heart. Very admirable.
Mk L unfortunately, I agree. I have never let politics interfere with my relationships, but this says so much more about the people that are willing to tolerate this madness. I can never think of them in the same way😥
Exactly the way I feel. The voters who voted for him not only in 2016 but in 2020! WHAT IS IN THEIR HEADS....AND HEARTS? Thank you so much for your comment.
Thats why Trump is fighting the mail-in ballot fraud scam.It shouldn't take 3 days to count, If you keep finding tens of thousands of ballots of course Biden will eventually fraudulently win.
jesus christ i just watched this and didn't realize this wasn't from insurrection week until you started talking about electoral votes. Shit's been fucked for a while.
No matter what you think of this video Cobert I agree is talking out of his bum.Cobert the phony friend of Pres.Trump.(probally ex pal by now) fact whistle blowers reported election uncertainties Fact: Many of the peacefu Capitol protesters condone the separate group that stormed the capitol
My dad was a huge fan of Stephen and his show. I lost my dad 3 years ago and Stephen your show has kept me close to him in memories of us both sitting watching late in the living room enjoying ourselves with such a great show. He would have loved this segment for sure! Thanks for the laugh I really needed this tonight.
I lost my dad of 89, too (in June). He was a big fan, and we would frequently debrief. I don't know whether I am relieved or not that he does not have to suffer the pain of hearing Trump further stain the office and our nation. Thank you for bringing me back to the many good conversations that Stephen initiated...
There are no good men in this election or within the mainstream media, so idk what that was supposed to mean. This whole ordeal has been a joke. Trump, biden, fox news, colbert, cnn. All just a bunch of hacks protecting their own. Youre a fool if you think this system cares for you.
Evil has triumphed, America isn't even in the top ten for standard of living and hasn't been for decades. The rest of the world gets better and we lag behind. We should kick the former confederate states out of the union because they are a boat anchor.
As an Australian also, I have never witnessed anything like this. Trump and his cronies are an embarrassment to the human race. Shame on those who think that he is there for the best interests of the people.
Going back to this after the events today. I'm not the biggest Colbert fan. But I tell you when he gets mad there are very few people I'd rather listen to than him
Stephen, that pause near the beginning...I felt that deeply, because it exactly captured how I've been feeling since polling ended. We are on the edge of a precipice after riding a long slippery slope downward, and I can no longer say with certainty that we are safe from falling in, nor can I see how we can climb back out of this pit. Your honesty and passion right now is most appreciated.
Here’s a sadder thought. I’m watching this on 5/31/24 and these sentiments and fear can be applied to the country right now. If we were scared back in 2020, we are out of our minds right now because the election in November is more of fight for democracy
"I didn't expect this to break my heart..." That moment was so real.....so many people are feeling that way and the majority of them haven't even realized it yet.
"Americans are going to count something else..." - so will the rest of the world. A sad day for the US, a tragedy for humanity. Also... DANG, Stephen! Your heartbreak is clear; the tears flow freely, here.
@Doomsurfer Thanks for the laugh! Keep in mind that Republicans run the USPS & they’ve been working hard to make Mail in ballots fail. This was planned. And Project Veritas is a joke.
I was not expecting Stephen to get emotional. When he did, I stopped what I was doing and sat down immediately to listen and feel his pain. Thankful for Stephen and his voice.
There's a lot of talk now about how much work is ahead for people who love America -- clean-up and restoration and reversals and etc. -- the KY situation is on that To Do List because McConnell is, after Trump, one of the greatest remaining threats to democracy.
In yesterday's Jimmy Kimmel show, he was emotional and on verge of crying. How this can election be so close, after what Trump has done to this country.
Fact is election is not so close, Biden has over 4 million votes more than the incumbent, it is not close! The 19th century constitution amendment created the Electoral College and since then five times, five times a candidate won the popular vote and lost the election, three of them in 19th century and two of them in the 21st century. Time to retire such old and unfair system that only causes a mess like the one we are witnessing, and finally gets to the future.
@Jean-Luc Harrison Same. It feels so wonderful for the real threat to be over, and the weirdness will naturally dissipate without the cult leader present. Agent Scully is the new press secretary.... I have a weird real hope that this administration will be better than Clinton or Obama, will actually fight for things. I'm sure that's just naive optimism in this moment... but something really does make me feel that way.
This is moving. The best I have heard from Stephen Colbert. Passion, dignity and authenticity. Watching from the UK, I have been sad about the division we see, in the US, UK, and elsewhere. I really hope that we can find the best in ourselves after this.
+Zeez Sleep ~ Our current situation, both here in US and, I believe, in UK, rests at the feet of Murdoch and his sprawling media, spreading disinformation, division, and paranoid delusion. This has been going on for decades, DT merely stumbled into a perfect storm. Murdoch needs be held accountable, and his deathgrip on US media must end.
@Bad Guy None so blind as those that will not see. Trump has pissed of normal reasonable people of BOTH parties, and the WORLD, but the America is so parochial it’s always had a problem with us out in the world. Let’s face it, he’s HORRIBLE!
@@spammyhell6566 Agree totally, try viewing Sky News Australia, Murdochs home ground, its rabidly pro Trump and his lies. Sky News UK is not nearly as bad, they realise we’re rather against that sort of rabble rousing, but still definitely gutter press.
Wow, we can really see the pain that Trump is causing this country reflected on Stephen here. We're all feeling it, no matter who you support. I'm sorry, Stephen, but I think the Republicans are so far beyond gone it's pointless to ask them to 'stand up' or 'have character'. It's not happening, and it's time to accept that and move on.
Looking at the people picketing outside polling stations right now, I can most assuredly say that we're not all feeling it. He'll say everything he wants to say and take 49% of the country with him.
And after the 6th more than half that finally did speak up took it back and started sucking up to il Douchey within days! Then only 10 house republicans voted to impeach and only 5 senate republicans even think it is constitutional to hold him accountable yeah but nobody is above the law right oh unless he is on my team and holds power with my voters and could possibly get me primaried what a bunch of fucking COWARDS they will say shit in private but in public they would defend him if he ate a live puppy on live TV it's pathetic
I already loved Colbert before this, but seeing him almost break down into tears like that because of the country he loves so much made me respect him all the more.
Thank you! We're feeling so much better tonight, trust me! Plus, we all of a sudden have a chance to flip the Senate again. So we're running on adrenaline now baby.
Also, this was exactly 2 months before January 6th. And now the world is possibly facing Trumps re-election and him killing off democracy for good. It's just devastating.
_"In the end we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."_ - MLK Republicans should be speaking out _loud and clear._
Republicans have turned a blind eye to the nonsense for 4 years, living in fear of a tweet. To expect them to speak up now...well, let’s just say you expect too much of these people. Edit: props to the Alaska senator and Romney who actually stood up to trump a while ago. Maybe there are other republicans, but for the most part, they have been very disappointing.
Leftist speak vaguely like their uncle joe biden. You seriously call Trumps reign in the last 4 years nonsense huh? What nonsense? What is your argument against Trump you demented idiot.
@Doomsurfer good question. Another good question is why the Democrats didn't get those same dead/out-of-state people to vote for Democratic senators so they could take back control of the Senate instead of setting Biden up to be completely unable progress any of his plans through legislation. Seems like they would have done that, being smart enough to steal the election and all.
Buy you are easy to impress XD These old media talkshow host lost their funy bone a long time ago. only boomers watch them. They are really not funny anymore.
Writing this in 2022, december, looking back at Stephen hoping Republicans would stand up and speak out against Trump. All this time later, not ONE Republican spoke out. Says EVERYTHING about them... History must never forget not just Trumps actions-but that of his entire party. Every one of them is guilty.
Mitt Romney did, and Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger (this was after J6 though, so maybe not by the time this was recorded, although Romney may have done as he voted twice to impeach him).
We won't be silent. We will make it known that we support our President and do not want the corrupt Democratic political establishment to steal this election.
@@insertnamehere7548 Oh sweetheart. I'm sorry you're so afraid of democracy and of people who actually care about others - even you. It's gonna be a bit rough for a while but you'll be ok
@@cbjones2212 You don't care about me! You call people like me uneducated, stupid, and racist, which is why we voted for Trump. Your words ring hollow!
Stephen Colbert, well spoken. It's really sad'beyond description for America for it's own president to tear up American Democracy as the world watch and hear. This is unprecedented in the history of America.
The world has said fora while that America is NOT a democracy butnone of you believe us or want to listen!! The primary AND the general are rigged beyond belief. Both parties do it and they've put everything in place to overrule the people if the elite/donor class is unhappy with their choice. Ask the DNC who really won the primary, both in 2016 and now! Ask them and goddammit, demand an answer! Because both Hillary and Biden did definitely NOT win. And than ask them why they rigged the results. Stopbeing partisan fools, both parties are corrupt and undemocratic.
Thank you Stephen. I watched this in February and cried. Residual pain, and I cried watching your heartbreak. I know you won't read this but, thank you. For having a soul and letting us know how you feel ( we watched you almost cry).
Thank you so much Mr.Colbert, sometimes l really wonder why they do not have more people of your caliber and integrity in Senate or Congress & just get rid of all the McConnells , Gaetz, Cruz, Graham or MTGs, you know what have kept me sane during this Pandemic is Kimmel, Seth, Fallon, Trevor and most of yours truly, YOU.
Just keep doing what you are doing and make sure that our Justice system doesn't have double standards, if you can bring down Cuomo, you can sure as he'll CONVICT this Bastard Trump. Merrick Garland should do more, go after all the insurrectionist of January 6th & the main perpetrator DT.
LOL that's hillarious. Look, if the Democrats and shills like Colbert were clear to go on and on about the Russiagate lies, Trumpers and shills like Bannon are clear to go on and on about their own election lies. It's about having an equal playing field at the very least. Grow up. Trump's about as bad as Clinton and Biden. Colbert's about as bad as Bannon or Tucker. And vice versa. Pick yourself up and be an adult about the 'democracy' we have in this country.
Each time he did a campaign event at the White House, I wanted to scream. You need to uphold your presidents to the Hatch act. It's so sad that it's even needed. But I fear trump won't be the last of his kind to be elected...
His two sons just called for "war" on Twitter... and to think 70 Million "patriots" condone this behaviour. I am disgusted by what my country has become.
Jesus Christ... That's beyond irresponsible. That's, metaphorically speaking, throwing napalm on a raging wild fire. Trump might incite a civil war because of his fragile ego and they don't even care...
No, they didn't. And the riots happened....and they let it happen, some even supported it. I saw my country get closer and closer to become a police state under a tyrant disguised as a leader.
@@RedDragonM1 Where were you during the 9 months of blm riots? But antifa and a few right rioters , "oh my gosh" something we can use because we have no facts.
You can't see me, Stephen, but I am in my home office...it's 8:22 a.m. PST...and I am giving you a standing ovation. Thank you and your writers and your staff...and your WIFE! for all that you all do for all of us.
When he said "Cuz it's not a passenger train and some day he'll put you on it too" I felt the room get colder. That was as poetic as it was terrifying.
Thats the problem right here. You see, good men that do nothing are not good. They are complicit in the evil they let happen. Fuck giving these people thr benefit of the doubt.
@@eli-en Be careful with your words. A lot of people who did nothing before have done something this election which is why Biden is elected. Bashing others makes you sound a lot like the Trump supporters. Division is how we all lose.
"So, we all knew he would do this. What I didn't know is that it would hurt so much." A year later and these words still ring in my ears. I am so devastated by what he did and continues to do to our faith in the election process.
It wasn't Trump. Republicans are responsible. People who were smart enough to know and do better decided to salute this lying crook for what he attempted. Trump would be nothing without them.
Well voting has been quite sketchy for decades now, I'm surprised people didn't lose thier shit about the florida digital voting booths durring the Bush/Al Gore election. That was a huge deal, but nobody gave enough of a shit then. Fast forward 20 years ...
@@conservativestrawman9837 yes, but really, it's the Electoral college. The Republicans haven't won the popular vote in two decades. Add gerrymandering to that list (done by both sides, but grossly more by Republicans).
I was really emotionally impacted and impressed by the sincerity of Steven’s statements this evening. He’s not just the face on the TV. This guy is that heart and soul. He’s my brother.
The first few minutes when he was choking up... devastating. The way that Trump is attacking the core of our democracy is not just astounding, it's heartbreaking.
@JJoe Trump told his supporters to not vote by mail. Why are you so surprised that very few mail in votes are Republican? God you people are so stupid. Trump falsely claimed to have won multiple states even while millions of votes were still being counted. He then tried to deny the voters their most basic constitutional right. The right to vote.
Yeah, how terrible to allow transparancy during vote counting....what are you thinking? You act like the state of PA is the holy grail of honest elections. PA hasn't had an honest election of any sort, in decades.
@@slinky_malinki5330 ok, sure....and it toally makes sense that a truckload of mail-in votes showed up in Milwaukee last night, with ALL being for Biden. Makes sense. You've totally lost your ability for common sense
My heart breaks to see your heart break Stephen. You got us through these four years of atrocity with your delightful humour and insight. Now, we will get through this together too :)
love and light has won!! As heartbreaking as it is what he did, its just more of the same, we will never get back the thousands who unnecesarily died from covid on trumps watch but we have won and the trumps will never be in the position to harm us in the future. Lets grieve but also lets Celebrate, this is an Awesome Day!!!!
Stephen has SERIOUSLY reached his limit with DT. He can’t even sit anymore...So sad it’s come to this. But Stephen is right, it’s time for Republicans to speak up against this insanity or they ARE THIS. Period.
My sentiments as well. The fact that other Republican candidates regained positions in Senate & House, speaks volumes of Vote Electoral transparency. Also the States that got flipped has Republican Governors....for Trump to want to sue them, speaks volumes of his integrity. The citizens had enough & also rest of the world as it affects us all. I luv Stephen to say it as is.
They are afraid of the Trump base and are probably thinking forward to the 2022 mid-terms and want to keep those seats as it looks like they will regain their majority in the Senate this time and are hoping to flip Congress and they will do it by blocking Joe's agenda and then blame Joe for not getting anything done. If that sounds familiar it's because Republicans in the Senate did the same thing with Obama. We could be facing a global economic meltdown soon and Joe will have to inherit that as Obama did and if Democrats are blocked because the Senate won't pass anything that anger will arise once again and there will be a Trump 2.0 waiting in the wings to run as the GOP candidate for 2024 and he or she could be worse than Trump. You think those Trump supporters will go away quietly? No they won't. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that base will be up for grabs on the right and this where a Trump 2.0 could emerge and make Trump look pale in comparison. If Biden ignores the working class, young people and does not fix what went wrong with him losing support among blacks and Hispanics and Latinos then the danger is a Trump 2.0 could win the White House in 2024. I have no confidence in Biden even acknowledging what the Dems did wrong this time and why that landslide victory never came to pass and why the blue wave that would supposed to sweep the country never came to pass either. Remember Dems wouldn't even do an autopsy report of what went wrong in 2024 and instead blamed Russia, Jill Stein and Bernie for Hillary losing.
Looks like even comedians need help. We come for the laughs but Stephen needs to hang on. Poor guy is getting older instead of the president after 4 yrs.
I rolled my eyes so far into my head there in my mouth. Thought my brain would have at least prevented that but then it is mush after watching this crap.
I was LITERALLY in that position once as a substitute teacher. I dealt with a bad class one day and just so happened to sub at that same school the next day. Their teacher had them both write and read a formal letter of apology to me. Best day of my life as a sub. XD
@@Neetaku86_vt Forced apologies are worthless. If they had apologized on their own when they saw you next and then treated you respectfully after that, that would mean something.
They purged hundreds of thousands of voters names from the rolls in Georgia, North Carolina they tried in Michigan but failed. When he said the election is a fraud he's right...but the fraud was committed by Republicans.
@@tjk3430 that's the sad truth of it all. People choose to follow something as if a cult. Never questioning their own party right by their side with every decision. And always on the opposing side of the other half. People need to fact check. People need to read into policies and government plans. And choose the one that you think is best. It's not wrong to choose. But it's dumb to blindly follow.
@Doomsurfer they don't. And you don't. Nice try tho. Democrats want DEMOCRACY and the democratic process and are sick to death of the fascist, racist, fear mongering liar in the white house sputtering out alternative facts hoping it'll stick.
Stephen, I'm not an American, nor do I live in the states. But like most people globally, have been following this election. Seeing you get choked up due to actions by a big dangerous baby, because of the damage done to the country that you love broke my heart. Hang in there, it looks like things are about to turn up. Love the show.
Every American who voted against Trump feels the same. I think many who voted for him are probably disappointed but there is no leadership on that end to decry these trash lies.
@Doomsurfer good question. Another good question is why the Democrats didn't get those same dead/out-of-state people to vote for Democratic senators so they could take back control of the Senate instead of setting Biden up to be completely unable progress any of his plans through legislation. Seems like they would have done that, being smart enough to steal the election and all.
@Doomsurfer And they'll find nothing but nonsense lies and allegations, just like the President's last commission on voter fraud. Do you remember the one taxpayers funded to find nothing when DJT's ego couldn't handle losing the popular vote by 3 million and he claimed there were buses of illegals counting millions of votes. Everything you listed just now is just as BS as the allegations were then.
Now this is a powerful monologue that reflects how I and many people in America are feeling. I appreciate not having to watch that painful spectacle again or hear his voice parroted over and over again
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Ohhh they're There, Lying through their teeth. And those who Want will go right along with them and expect everyone else to swallow it. I cannot Believe the lies being told in court, under oath, by the people "we've " voted in and are paying dearly.
There's something about Stephen standing while he does his monologues that...gives him a certain unquenchable energy that just can't be channeled while sitting. He's more in his element this way and I'm here for it. I can't say that for most late night hosts in the world we live in now, but it unequivocally applies here.
He is so right about Republicans not saying anything. "What you permit, you promote"...so applies here! Thank you Steven! You can speak on my behalf anytime!!!
@@berryberry8590 James O’Keefe is a known liar and a failure. “Sketchy” isn’t evidential. Most of what that dude is talking about is pretty standard during an election like this when so many ballots are coming in. Get better sources, dude. Your guy is losing. Get over it.
@@francesthepossum1812 many individual people have said there were ballots sent to their parents who have been dead for a long time. You honestly think there’s no fraud or inaccuracies here?
@@berryberry8590 In no way, shape or form are there enough people who could have received and returned ballots for dead people to make a difference in this election. Even if that happened to begin with, which hasn't been proven yet in any courtroom where the Trump campaign has brought a lawsuit based on fraudulent votes. You have to sign a ballot, and the signature has to match the signature on file. You think every single person who got a ballot meant for some dead relative returned those ballots, and they all got the signature exactly right, and they all voted for Joe Biden, and they all made up the difference between the number of votes Biden has and the number of votes Trump has? Seriously?
@@oya6870 you think they’re checking to see if each signature matches? Lol give me a break! They can barely count all the ballots Also, they gave out sharpies to voters in swing states. I mean it’s either fraud or incompetence. Either way, it’s a big mess
Ouch. Well said, sir. All media needs to stop all coverage of the president completely now going forward. If we all ignore him he’ll have no power. Plus it’ll really piss him off!
I cried with Stephen. It is shocking and heartbreaking to all democracies on this planet. My heart goes out to you from my small town in southern Germany 🙏🏼
@Doomsurfer good question. Another good question is why the Democrats didn't get those same dead/out-of-state people to vote for Democratic senators so they could take back control of the Senate instead of setting Biden up to be completely unable progress any of his plans through legislation. Seems like they would have done that, being smart enough to steal the election and all.
It's more than shocking. I strongly suspect that I have been transported to an alternative dimension while in my sleep. Every morning I check the news to see if I have been returned to the real world.... nope ... still the same insane morons ranting at the screen. Stay calm while you await rescue by Rick and Morty. Best wishes from a small town in southern UK.
Because they aren't as focused on senators as they are Trump. These people make hating Trump their sole identity and it's really quite sad. Especially since almost the entirety of their hatred is based on lies perpetuated by the media. Such a shame.
Did anyone else check the replies under this comment to see if some butt-hurt Trump disciple had written; 'The US is not a Democracy, it's a Constitutional Republic'.
@Emily Jacobs Im from Germany too. In fact: Virtually everyone i know is with you these days. There is a lot of love for the US here. Please know that.
It was mainly because that fascist man is and was so predictable. as Colbert mentioned. It's unimaginable to accept how bad is got after Colbert broken heart monologue.
I’m here in April three years later and it’s the same broken record with Trump. Still. Always. Forever. Tomorrow Election Interference trial starts, aka Stormy Hush Money.
As a Canadian I really respect your attitude and everything throughout these 4 years. You know when to joke and when to be serious. It's been crazy. Rooting for you guys!
U liar. u have no respect for the president u labeled him a Russian for years I watch u for years u told me russia hacked the emails while never telling me that those emails revealed Hillary clinton was cheating her ASS OFF in the primary I had to figure that out on my own. why r u crying now u phoney u don't care about cheating or the presidency Ik I use to watch u
"Fascism begins the moment a ruling class, fearing the people may use their political democracy to gain economic democracy, begins to destroy political democracy in order to retain its power of exploitation and special privilege." -Tommy Douglas
Watching from the Philippines, Uncle Sam’s oldest friend in Southeast Asia. For better or worse, the outcome of this election affects us all. Thank you for your message, Stephen.
Speaking on behalf of the world (yes, the entire world. we had a meeting.): We do not want what Americans call freedom. What you call freedom is just selfishness, greed, bigotry, and irresponsibility.
I wish we had proper freedom. Not Anarchy, nor entitlement to things we didn't earn, but a structured, respectable, and decent democracy that adapts to modernization, with focus on the country as a whole, not just the top 1%. I wish, hope, and pray that we can achieve that. Preferably sooner than later...
As a Dutch citizen living in the US it breaks my heart that regardless of the outcome.. close to 70 million people still voted for a man who continues to cause so much suffering to so many... I feel you Stephen... These are dark times indeed.
You have helped me get through these last 4 miserable years, and that would have been enough. But seeing your courage in calling the orange pretender a fascist just doubled my respect and admiration for you.
Courage... LOL. I like the fact that the USA is near equally divided. I will miss the Democrats bitching and moaning. Now Biden is in .... now it’s the Republicans turn. I find absolutely hilarious that anyone thinks their voice or vote counts. Life goes on. If you can’t figure out how to succeed under either party ... you are an idiot. Morals , green deal... whatever. I have made more money just playing each regime. The country of “all about me”
Yea now that Biden won yall niolibs can go back to brunch and keep ignoring all the corruption of the DNC. Both parties are a corporate mirage when are you people going to see through this?
Thank you so much!!! Y’all be safe up there. I’m so happy that this tyrant is losing!!! This was my first time voting Blue. I grew up in a very racist state. I broke away from the right years ago. It truly is heartbreaking what’s been going on for years. All I have seen from his time as “president “ is hate, fear, lies, and division. We need to get the United States of America...United once again. I’m damn proud my home state (Arizona) turned blue!!!! We also are sending love to your country as well Jessi. Thank you again for your beautiful message:) We have hope once again!!!
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out - Because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out - Because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out - Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me - and there was no one left to speak for me. Pastor Martin Niemöller, an enthusiastic Nazi who came the error of his thinking...
@Bad Guy BTW, you probably did not realise the SC wasn't speaking for the thought police, but was, rather, paraphrasing the great Irish philosopher and statesman Edmund Burke, who wrote “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
I always thought that every nation gets the leader it deserves. Since Trump became president I wasn't so sure about this. Who can hate Americans that much? And Steven is correct: Trump is a facist. He is just not yet there with his "Machtergreifung" (seizure of power).
Biden is set to take PA at some point today too. There aren’t enough frivolous lawsuits, recounts, vote halts, or baseless rage tweets to stop the inevitable at this point.
@@jimengle1615 Georgia is definitely going to get recounted so we probably have at least another week of this. Then we have to deal with getting the giant orange toddler out of the white house without him causing civil unrest.
If only you knew. From a New Zealand perspective all the way over here it’s scary to see what’s going on. Wish the USA all the best as you try to recover, re unite and move forward
@@jj7546 I know a few, and I'm Canadian. There are things to like and admire about them. That's not the point. If you refuse to condemn aggressive anti-democratic behaviour, it's not about your political values anymore. Political values are moot when Trump holds democracy itself in contempt. Not just Republican officials, but citizens too, should be able to agree without hesitation that it is a dangerous and repugnant thing to do. Support Trump's policies and achievements in office if you want, but this one is not negotiable. It cannot stand.
That pinched look in your face, and those silences you needed to take in the beginning, were all of us in that moment. God that was an awful time, I couldn't imagine it getting worse, and then Jan 6th happened. It should be made a national day of remembrance. I know I'll remember it every year whether it's officially recognized or not.
I don't want to remember the 6th, but we should never forget, because they're already if not still trying it again. If the GQP makes it a day of celebration, we should do what they do in Mississippi on MLK's birthday, they call it Robert e. Lee day. But we'd call it Officer Brian Sicnic day. I'm sorry if I misspelled Officer Brian's last name.
As a Canadian, I couldn't imagine this happening. This is ridiculous and the american people do not deserve to suffer the chaotic behavior of a 74 year old man child. I might not have a say in american politics, but dear neighbors, I hope it gets better and not worse. P.S. You're all welcome to move up north with us, just bring warm clothes. 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸
It's good that our elections are based on popular vote rather than something as stupid as the electoral college and that we have more than just two political parties.
This is the best weather November I can remember! Its my birthday this week so I'm paying attention to this stuff! Also ..now that I've said it, it will snow 10 inches tomorrow 😂😂😂
Thank you so much for actually using the word “Fascism.” The American media is being very cowardly right now. The world appreciates you boldly using the correct terminology.
@@jdoodle7168 He is trying to steal the election with disinformation and plans to take his lies through the legal process, where thankfully they will be denied. He is against the will of the american people. This is how a fascist would behave in our current administration. He doesn't need to start executing people to reveal his true nature.
The difference in Steph's tone here and in Wednesday's monologue is noticeable. Here, he sounds completely heartbroken. On Wednesday, the heartbreak was replaced with fury. Pure, unadulterated fury. Fury at 45 for enabling the horrific events at the Capitol. Fury at the Refailurecans for enabling him. Fury at the idiots who committed the insurrection. Serves those belligerent bastards right.
lol. 'refailurecans'. Jeez. Middle schoolers have better creativity.... Either way, if the Democrats and Hillary and Colbert had the right to draw out their Russia gate/Steele dossier stolen election lies, I really don't see why Trump and Bannon don't have the right to drag out their own set of lies.
MSNBC started broadcasting him, but as soon as Donald said his first lie, they dumped him, and Brian Williams basically said, "Nope, not gonna do it... not gonna broadcast his BS. I'm summarizing Brian's words, but that was his point in explaining why they dumped out of the live coverage.. Brian Williams has started his nightly show by counting the days of the Trump Administration, like Ted Koppel did nightly on ABC with the Iran hostage crisis (which became "Nightline")... I noticed what Brian was doing on his first show, and thought, "Uh-huh... I see what you did there...".
Jesus Christ... I haven't even finished watching, and I'm just... processing this as raw as he is. Man.
OUR house, not HIS. I've been saying that for FOUR YEARS.
@Anthony Lopez Keyboard warrior syndrome. You think it makes you strong but it only shows your weakness.
He's a charity case.
That's what they said on Jan. 6, too...but from the other side.
It isn't their house, but it sure as heck isn't OUR house either.
And making fun of the "Biden Crime Family" guy just embolden this people further.
Saying this in 2024, on the doorstep of the rematch.
Watching from Australia, the entire world is watching and just shaking our heads
Also Australian. What the hell is going on over there. It's just sad at this point.
🥝🥝🥝as well bro
Same. It's s insanity over there.
Watching from New Zealand and yes...we are watching in disbelief and shaking our heads too.
Very sad and embarrassing. Throwing his toys out of the cot. Also Australian. So sad for you guys.
This outrage seems almost quaint now. It has gotten so much worse. So much worse.
I know right. Looking through the comments, I'm like 'ah, to be so hopeful as we were in the distant past of last week'
Naw Biden won and that's better than whatever else could've happened
so true.
What he said here was so haynes because it pretty much implied what was to come. After this, you could pretty much extrapolate the rest. It just needed some time to pick up speed.
its ok, its over now, bidens inaugurated, McConnell has been demoted to senate minority leader, it'll be ok...well...maybe, i could be proven wrong when vanilla isis raids the country after the national security threat level dips
6:37 I actually said “thank you“ out loud. Now every member of the media needs to do the same. Stop showing Trump saying lies. Just stop. Ignore him. He is no longer relevant.
Exactly
Ha Well said sir .or ma’am sorry .
I have people I know that voted for him. Friends and family too. I have no choice but to look at them differently after this. This goes way past politics, it's a decency issue, about integrity, having morals, being a good person. This is dogs#it, and his Republican allies are absolutely cowards. These idiots will speak out later, after he loses, when it's too late. Talk about a pathetic, sore loser. Great example for our youth, who are watching this happen. Sad, sad, and very sad. Bbq, beer, and freedom...sure thing buddy. Great show as usual, very well said and clearly from the heart. Very admirable.
Mk L unfortunately, I agree. I have never let politics interfere with my relationships, but this says so much more about the people that are willing to tolerate this madness. I can never think of them in the same way😥
I agree. This is the worst for the children.
Yes judge me differently but I will not see people that are close to me who voted for trump
Exactly the way I feel. The voters who voted for him not only in 2016 but in 2020! WHAT IS IN THEIR HEADS....AND HEARTS? Thank you so much for your comment.
This is how Hitler happened.
“For evil to succeed, all that is necessary is for good men to do nothing”
Thats why Trump is fighting the mail-in ballot fraud scam.It shouldn't take 3 days to count, If you keep finding tens of thousands of ballots of course Biden will eventually fraudulently win.
This sentence was also coined during WWII. Our country is looking like 1930s Nazi Germany.
The Republicans have found an end-around that little problem: They just do everything they can to ensure no good men make it into their party.
and Women!
For many years, not just Trump.
jesus christ i just watched this and didn't realize this wasn't from insurrection week until you started talking about electoral votes. Shit's been fucked for a while.
I'm here from the year 2028 and ivanka is president you thought donald was bad Ivanka is now a dictator
@Samuel Santoro Too soon. ☠️
@@christopherryan697 I don’t think he was joking
No matter what you think of this video Cobert I agree is talking out of his bum.Cobert the phony friend of Pres.Trump.(probally ex pal by now) fact whistle blowers reported election uncertainties Fact: Many of the peacefu Capitol protesters condone the separate group that stormed the capitol
I'm not quite understanding your post sorry. bum is how British folks say but
My dad was a huge fan of Stephen and his show. I lost my dad 3 years ago and Stephen your show has kept me close to him in memories of us both sitting watching late in the living room enjoying ourselves with such a great show. He would have loved this segment for sure! Thanks for the laugh I really needed this tonight.
I am sorry for your loss, it is hard even after time moves on. Thanks for sharing that nice memory of you and your dad.
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Sorry for your dad’s passing
I lost my dad of 89, too (in June). He was a big fan, and we would frequently debrief. I don't know whether I am relieved or not that he does not have to suffer the pain of hearing Trump further stain the office and our nation. Thank you for bringing me back to the many good conversations that Stephen initiated...
That really touched my heart. You keep your father in your heart. ❤ Stephen is helping us all get through this nightmare!
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” ― Edmund Burke
There are no good men in this election or within the mainstream media, so idk what that was supposed to mean. This whole ordeal has been a joke. Trump, biden, fox news, colbert, cnn. All just a bunch of hacks protecting their own. Youre a fool if you think this system cares for you.
True. But there are very few good men in the GOP.
😐😏🙂😁😄😆😅😂🤣
Evil has triumphed, America isn't even in the top ten for standard of living and hasn't been for decades. The rest of the world gets better and we lag behind. We should kick the former confederate states out of the union because they are a boat anchor.
@@jobin140 trump is the very own definition of evil
Always a fan of Stephen's show, but tonight's monologue was both heartfelt and moving. Many thanks from flabbergasted Australians.
Same from Germany. Just such a good host!
As an Australian also, I have never witnessed anything like this. Trump and his cronies are an embarrassment to the human race. Shame on those who think that he is there for the best interests of the people.
You should be ashamed of yourselves.
AND NEW ZEALANDERS
@@davidackley4102 Unlike trump and his cult, who have no shame (or empathy, or intelligence, or common sense, or decency, etc.)
Going back to this after the events today.
I'm not the biggest Colbert fan. But I tell you when he gets mad there are very few people I'd rather listen to than him
Stephen, that pause near the beginning...I felt that deeply, because it exactly captured how I've been feeling since polling ended. We are on the edge of a precipice after riding a long slippery slope downward, and I can no longer say with certainty that we are safe from falling in, nor can I see how we can climb back out of this pit. Your honesty and passion right now is most appreciated.
Eloquently said!
Well said.
With Mr. Colbert it’s the Methamphetamine talking.
@@remc70 Your projecting again.
Here’s a sadder thought. I’m watching this on 5/31/24 and these sentiments and fear can be applied to the country right now. If we were scared back in 2020, we are out of our minds right now because the election in November is more of fight for democracy
Everyone knows who Trump is and what he does, that's not surprising. The scary part is that nearly half the country voted for him.
smrie1 Half of Americans are brainwashed by Trump’s bs for 4 years, and they are eventually got Trump virus.
that is scary, also the part that trump is still acting president for about 2 months with the knowledge that he has lost....
Exactly what I was thinking smh. RIP America!!
And that they believe him & fox news
yeah.. forgot trump.. it's the other people who voted for him
"I didn't expect this to break my heart..." That moment was so real.....so many people are feeling that way and the majority of them haven't even realized it yet.
Thank you Stephen for expressing how we all feel inside.
This is legit one of the most honest monologues I've seen in a long time.
He reminded me of Letterman’s first show back after 9/11. Nice job.
"Americans are going to count something else..." - so will the rest of the world. A sad day for the US, a tragedy for humanity.
Also... DANG, Stephen! Your heartbreak is clear; the tears flow freely, here.
@Jka Vill “your disregard of sacredness of election.” -Russian (troll) grammar
How are you doing
This monologue deserves some sort of award. It's always heartwarming to see somebody just speak from the heart.
This definitely goes up with Orlando Jones' slave ship monologue on American Gods....
@@Joekuh Absolutely agree with that.
@@Joekuh yessss
@Doomsurfer Thanks for the laugh! Keep in mind that Republicans run the USPS & they’ve been working hard to make Mail in ballots fail. This was planned. And Project Veritas is a joke.
Yes, I love his acting too. 👏🏽
Something tells me Stephen’s gonna have a FIRE monologue tonight...
You nailed it
I was not expecting Stephen to get emotional. When he did, I stopped what I was doing and sat down immediately to listen and feel his pain. Thankful for Stephen and his voice.
S Vega then don’t watch ...no one is forcing you to watch ...but there must be something that attracts you to do so ...could it be the truth? Hmmmm
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The sad part is KY overwhelming voted to keep MItch even though he has admitted to not doing his job on a confirmation hearing for Garland.
Ernest Vannorsdell--well, come on, it IS Kentucky, geez!!
That's what happens when you inbreed
There's a lot of talk now about how much work is ahead for people who love America -- clean-up and restoration and reversals and etc. -- the KY situation is on that To Do List because McConnell is, after Trump, one of the greatest remaining threats to democracy.
Kinda like voting for Biden who is in bed with China
Biden is in bed with China
In yesterday's Jimmy Kimmel show, he was emotional and on verge of crying. How this can election be so close, after what Trump has done to this country.
I would be too. I'm still trying to figure out how the hell is this close
*Answer:* Well-designed and repeated comfibubbles.
Dam good question. No one is talking about over 300 000 mail ballots missing in post offices
Fact is election is not so close, Biden has over 4 million votes more than the incumbent, it is not close! The 19th century constitution amendment created the Electoral College and since then five times, five times a candidate won the popular vote and lost the election, three of them in 19th century and two of them in the 21st century. Time to retire such old and unfair system that only causes a mess like the one we are witnessing, and finally gets to the future.
For Biden I assume as no one could be stupid enough to vote for this "person" twice.
I'm here from 1/6/2021: It got worse
I’m holding my breathe until after the inauguration, it ain’t over yet!
Remember when Trump won in 2016 and people tried to reassure others by saying how much damage can he do in 4 years.
today is the day 1/20/2020
@Jean-Luc Harrison Same. It feels so wonderful for the real threat to be over, and the weirdness will naturally dissipate without the cult leader present. Agent Scully is the new press secretary.... I have a weird real hope that this administration will be better than Clinton or Obama, will actually fight for things. I'm sure that's just naive optimism in this moment... but something really does make me feel that way.
@@madcapmagician3130 you can breathe now
This is moving. The best I have heard from Stephen Colbert. Passion, dignity and authenticity. Watching from the UK, I have been sad about the division we see, in the US, UK, and elsewhere. I really hope that we can find the best in ourselves after this.
@Bad Guy meanwhile the right went rampant with white supremacism.
+Zeez Sleep ~ Our current situation, both here in US and, I believe, in UK, rests at the feet of Murdoch and his sprawling media, spreading disinformation, division, and paranoid delusion. This has been going on for decades, DT merely stumbled into a perfect storm. Murdoch needs be held accountable, and his deathgrip on US media must end.
@Bad Guy None so blind as those that will not see. Trump has pissed of normal reasonable people of BOTH parties, and the WORLD, but the America is so parochial it’s always had a problem with us out in the world. Let’s face it, he’s HORRIBLE!
@@spammyhell6566 Agree totally, try viewing Sky News Australia, Murdochs home ground, its rabidly pro Trump and his lies. Sky News UK is not nearly as bad, they realise we’re rather against that sort of rabble rousing, but still definitely gutter press.
most powerful monologue of Stephen's career. Respect!
Wow, we can really see the pain that Trump is causing this country reflected on Stephen here. We're all feeling it, no matter who you support.
I'm sorry, Stephen, but I think the Republicans are so far beyond gone it's pointless to ask them to 'stand up' or 'have character'. It's not happening, and it's time to accept that and move on.
Looking at the people picketing outside polling stations right now, I can most assuredly say that we're not all feeling it. He'll say everything he wants to say and take 49% of the country with him.
Mike , not move on, move forward.
republicunts...nuf said
yes, i've never seen Stephen so upset
Kamala Harris & Joe Biden Love Chinese Communist Party
My god this hit different on Jan. 7th. A few cowardly Republicans are FINALLY speaking up. That's what it took.
Day late; dollar short.
And after the 6th more than half that finally did speak up took it back and started sucking up to il Douchey within days! Then only 10 house republicans voted to impeach and only 5 senate republicans even think it is constitutional to hold him accountable yeah but nobody is above the law right oh unless he is on my team and holds power with my voters and could possibly get me primaried what a bunch of fucking COWARDS they will say shit in private but in public they would defend him if he ate a live puppy on live TV it's pathetic
@@JulianCommodus 9
wasn't enough, as of Feb 5
@@aconcretemoth9382 liked as of 8th Feb
I already loved Colbert before this, but seeing him almost break down into tears like that because of the country he loves so much made me respect him all the more.
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@@haredmohamed8513 I see you have children.
My heart goes out to all the Americans trying to protect their democracy.
thank you
Thank you! We're feeling so much better tonight, trust me! Plus, we all of a sudden have a chance to flip the Senate again. So we're running on adrenaline now baby.
Thank you.
Seriously.
We're worried....
We're not a democracy. Iran is. Russia is. Ukraine is
You can't protect something that doesn't exist. It's easier to defect from North Korea than it is to vote in the USA.
This came back up in my feed and knowing how almost none of the Republicans stood up just makes this all the more heartbreaking.
IKR
Yes sir. Makes my hair stand up.
Also, this was exactly 2 months before January 6th. And now the world is possibly facing Trumps re-election and him killing off democracy for good. It's just devastating.
_"In the end we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."_ - MLK
Republicans should be speaking out _loud and clear._
Not while they're still enjoying a great salary plus a 5% additional tax break. The 'Old Guard Republicans' still rule the Senate.
I dunno I'll probably remember "Pica Hatta Anda Ake Ake Monda Rasatta"
Silence is complicity.
Amen
The narrative that Republicans are silently disapproving of Trump is bs. 93% of Republicans voted for Trump this year, a 3% increase from 2016.
Republicans have turned a blind eye to the nonsense for 4 years, living in fear of a tweet. To expect them to speak up now...well, let’s just say you expect too much of these people.
Edit: props to the Alaska senator and Romney who actually stood up to trump a while ago. Maybe there are other republicans, but for the most part, they have been very disappointing.
Leftist speak vaguely like their uncle joe biden.
You seriously call Trumps reign in the last 4 years nonsense huh? What nonsense? What is your argument against Trump you demented idiot.
ignore the Trumpets, they're impossible to get through to
@Doomsurfer not much of a creative russian bot are you
@Doomsurfer good question. Another good question is why the Democrats didn't get those same dead/out-of-state people to vote for Democratic senators so they could take back control of the Senate instead of setting Biden up to be completely unable progress any of his plans through legislation. Seems like they would have done that, being smart enough to steal the election and all.
the republican power structure are not good people. we've known this for 12 years, now.
God I wish the rest of America had your heart, humour, intelligence and courage - appreciating you from Melbourne, Australia
Most of us do...just not MUCH more than most of us, apparently.. :(
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Buy you are easy to impress XD These old media talkshow host lost their funy bone a long time ago. only boomers watch them. They are really not funny anymore.
He's amazing and a lot of us stand with him. Don't clump us all in with those crazies, please.
The majority of the UK stands with you.
Writing this in 2022, december, looking back at Stephen hoping Republicans would stand up and speak out against Trump. All this time later, not ONE Republican spoke out. Says EVERYTHING about them... History must never forget not just Trumps actions-but that of his entire party. Every one of them is guilty.
Feb 2023 here. I fear deeply for what the future holds, looking at what the past held.
Cry more 😢
@@abrahamrivera6298you’re adorable. Don’t forget to send trump money
Mitt Romney did, and Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger (this was after J6 though, so maybe not by the time this was recorded, although Romney may have done as he voted twice to impeach him).
"Who is silent, gives consent", yes. Sad sigh.
We won't be silent. We will make it known that we support our President and do not want the corrupt Democratic political establishment to steal this election.
@@insertnamehere7548 and your a Jim Jones cult
@@insertnamehere7548 you are going to LOSE. Put your big boy pants on. You don’t intimidate anybody. You are a JOKE. 🤣😂
@@insertnamehere7548 Oh sweetheart. I'm sorry you're so afraid of democracy and of people who actually care about others - even you. It's gonna be a bit rough for a while but you'll be ok
@@cbjones2212 You don't care about me! You call people like me uneducated, stupid, and racist, which is why we voted for Trump. Your words ring hollow!
Stephen Colbert, well spoken. It's really sad'beyond description for America for it's own president to tear up American Democracy as the world watch and hear. This is unprecedented in the history of America.
And half the country voted for him
And half are apparently still drinking the koolaid
It's sad but at least they're tearing up their own democracy this time and not someone else's.
The world has said fora while that America is NOT a democracy butnone of you believe us or want to listen!! The primary AND the general are rigged beyond belief. Both parties do it and they've put everything in place to overrule the people if the elite/donor class is unhappy with their choice. Ask the DNC who really won the primary, both in 2016 and now! Ask them and goddammit, demand an answer! Because both Hillary and Biden did definitely NOT win. And than ask them why they rigged the results. Stopbeing partisan fools, both parties are corrupt and undemocratic.
"And it's not a passenger train. He'll load you on it some day too."
That is a deeply dark yet powerful metaphor
Agree. It took me a moment to parse it but it landed like a fist.
A train to Auswitch
Only students of history would get that.
Sadly, that means not a single Trump supporter.
No lie detected.
Yeah. Chilling.
Thank you Stephen. I watched this in February and cried. Residual pain, and I cried watching your heartbreak. I know you won't read this but, thank you. For having a soul and letting us know how you feel ( we watched you almost cry).
I'm watching this a year later.
Still utterly agree with you.
Heartfelt.
Thank you so much Mr.Colbert, sometimes l really wonder why they do not have more people of your caliber and integrity in Senate or Congress & just get rid of all the McConnells , Gaetz, Cruz, Graham or MTGs, you know what have kept me sane during this Pandemic is Kimmel, Seth, Fallon, Trevor and most of yours truly, YOU.
Just keep doing what you are doing and make sure that our Justice system doesn't have double standards, if you can bring down Cuomo, you can sure as he'll CONVICT this Bastard Trump. Merrick Garland should do more, go after all the insurrectionist of January 6th & the main perpetrator DT.
@@ethanparker4299 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
LOL that's hillarious. Look, if the Democrats and shills like Colbert were clear to go on and on about the Russiagate lies, Trumpers and shills like Bannon are clear to go on and on about their own election lies. It's about having an equal playing field at the very least. Grow up. Trump's about as bad as Clinton and Biden. Colbert's about as bad as Bannon or Tucker. And vice versa. Pick yourself up and be an adult about the 'democracy' we have in this country.
"I didn't expect it to hurt this much"
Amen, Stephen. Amen!
Each time he did a campaign event at the White House, I wanted to scream.
You need to uphold your presidents to the Hatch act.
It's so sad that it's even needed.
But I fear trump won't be the last of his kind to be elected...
@Love Forever Trump worshiper Alert!!
Love to your sensible self & team
His two sons just called for "war" on Twitter... and to think 70 Million "patriots" condone this behaviour. I am disgusted by what my country has become.
I appreciate how Steve Bannon is banned from Twitter for talking about beheading Dr. Fauci and Christopher Wray.
Trump misspelled "nationalists"
Jesus Christ... That's beyond irresponsible. That's, metaphorically speaking, throwing napalm on a raging wild fire. Trump might incite a civil war because of his fragile ego and they don't even care...
Foreshadowing of the January 6th terrorists attack on the Capitol.
I'm from Europe... your election is the most disturbing thing I've seen in a modern, western "democracy".
same, even the ESC has a better system.
@@Iisa1010 🤣 12 points go to Biden... 😂
Why is that, Nik Rock?
@Nik Rock ... I can't either! God help us!
@Jka Vill that's really smart coming from a hillbilly...
"Republicans have to speak up. All of them"
Narrator: They didn't.
No, they didn't. And the riots happened....and they let it happen, some even supported it. I saw my country get closer and closer to become a police state under a tyrant disguised as a leader.
@@RedDragonM1 Where were you during the 9 months of blm riots? But antifa and a few right rioters , "oh my gosh" something we can use because we have no facts.
@@josephhockiii3923 cry harder 😉
@@JesusRamirez03 Coming from the people who cry at facts, science and logical thinking. 🐑❄
@@JesusRamirez03 Your okay with black businesses being burned down? Wow
You can't see me, Stephen, but I am in my home office...it's 8:22 a.m. PST...and I am giving you a standing ovation. Thank you and your writers and your staff...and your WIFE! for all that you all do for all of us.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
A true beacon of hope in these dark times. Everyone should want democracy. That's an American thing, not a Democrat thing..
@Hi Victor how are you doing
When he said "Cuz it's not a passenger train and some day he'll put you on it too" I felt the room get colder. That was as poetic as it was terrifying.
That would be the adrenaline pumping
Yeah...it feels that way these past 4 years.
I heard a train blare it's horn in the distance exactly as he was saying that. Turned my stomach in a knot.
Sounds like a freight train heading for the extermination camp...
"For evil to succeed, all that is necessary is for good men to do nothing“ AMEN 🙏🏼
Thats the problem right here. You see, good men that do nothing are not good. They are complicit in the evil they let happen. Fuck giving these people thr benefit of the doubt.
They’re not good men or women. They’re deplorables.
@@eli-en Be careful with your words. A lot of people who did nothing before have done something this election which is why Biden is elected. Bashing others makes you sound a lot like the Trump supporters. Division is how we all lose.
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"Evil Prevails when good people do nothing". Your quote is too long.
"So, we all knew he would do this. What I didn't know is that it would hurt so much." A year later and these words still ring in my ears. I am so devastated by what he did and continues to do to our faith in the election process.
It wasn't Trump. Republicans are responsible. People who were smart enough to know and do better decided to salute this lying crook for what he attempted. Trump would be nothing without them.
A year and more later and I still hear Stevens words too
Well voting has been quite sketchy for decades now, I'm surprised people didn't lose thier shit about the florida digital voting booths durring the Bush/Al Gore election. That was a huge deal, but nobody gave enough of a shit then.
Fast forward 20 years ...
My faith in our elections hasn't changed at all. Trump lies.
@@conservativestrawman9837 yes, but really, it's the Electoral college. The Republicans haven't won the popular vote in two decades.
Add gerrymandering to that list (done by both sides, but grossly more by Republicans).
I was really emotionally impacted and impressed by the sincerity of Steven’s statements this evening. He’s not just the face on the TV. This guy is that heart and soul. He’s my brother.
I wasn’t expecting to be so emotional watching this. I’m almost in tears.
Amen
beta
@@PurnceNMe Thats because youre pathetic
@@James-pr4bf You're so insecure, it's almost cute.
The first few minutes when he was choking up... devastating. The way that Trump is attacking the core of our democracy is not just astounding, it's heartbreaking.
Right, calling out the very obvious fraud and stopping you from cheating is so heartbreaking.
@JJoe Trump told his supporters to not vote by mail. Why are you so surprised that very few mail in votes are Republican? God you people are so stupid. Trump falsely claimed to have won multiple states even while millions of votes were still being counted. He then tried to deny the voters their most basic constitutional right. The right to vote.
@@slinky_malinki5330 They get it, I’m sure. They just don’t want to play fair and call everyone else cheaters.
Yeah, how terrible to allow transparancy during vote counting....what are you thinking? You act like the state of PA is the holy grail of honest elections. PA hasn't had an honest election of any sort, in decades.
@@slinky_malinki5330 ok, sure....and it toally makes sense that a truckload of mail-in votes showed up in Milwaukee last night, with ALL being for Biden. Makes sense. You've totally lost your ability for common sense
My heart breaks to see your heart break Stephen. You got us through these four years of atrocity with your delightful humour and insight. Now, we will get through this together too :)
Stephen cries, I cry.
love and light has won!! As heartbreaking as it is what he did, its just more of the same, we will never get back the thousands who unnecesarily died from covid on trumps watch but we have won and the trumps will never be in the position to harm us in the future. Lets grieve but also lets Celebrate, this is an Awesome Day!!!!
haa haa!!
Monsieur Monster Um.. you do know that the human brain is supposed to be soft, right?
Oh wait, I wouldn’t expect you know much.
The only time I laugh when I'm angry is when I'm genuinely on the verge of a rage breakdown and that little laugh Stephen did worried me 🤣
Stephen has SERIOUSLY reached his limit with DT. He can’t even sit anymore...So sad it’s come to this. But Stephen is right, it’s time for Republicans to speak up against this insanity or they ARE THIS. Period.
Its WAY past time for the Republicans to speak up... they're a bunch of gutless cowards who don't care that the US is turning into a banana republic.
My sentiments as well. The fact that other Republican candidates regained positions in Senate & House, speaks volumes of Vote Electoral transparency. Also the States that got flipped has Republican Governors....for Trump to want to sue them, speaks volumes of his integrity. The citizens had enough & also rest of the world as it affects us all. I luv Stephen to say it as is.
They are afraid of the Trump base and are probably thinking forward to the 2022 mid-terms and want to keep those seats as it looks like they will regain their majority in the Senate this time and are hoping to flip Congress and they will do it by blocking Joe's agenda and then blame Joe for not getting anything done. If that sounds familiar it's because Republicans in the Senate did the same thing with Obama.
We could be facing a global economic meltdown soon and Joe will have to inherit that as Obama did and if Democrats are blocked because the Senate won't pass anything that anger will arise once again and there will be a Trump 2.0 waiting in the wings to run as the GOP candidate for 2024 and he or she could be worse than Trump.
You think those Trump supporters will go away quietly? No they won't. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that base will be up for grabs on the right and this where a Trump 2.0 could emerge and make Trump look pale in comparison.
If Biden ignores the working class, young people and does not fix what went wrong with him losing support among blacks and Hispanics and Latinos then the danger is a Trump 2.0 could win the
White House in 2024.
I have no confidence in Biden even acknowledging what the Dems did wrong this time and why that landslide victory never came to pass and why the blue wave that would supposed to sweep the country never came to pass either. Remember Dems wouldn't even do an autopsy report of what went wrong in
2024 and instead blamed Russia, Jill Stein and Bernie for Hillary losing.
@@alkiebythesea exactly...why not fucking steal north Carolina if they wanted to cheat. They could close the senate too lol
Yeah, even the late night comedy show host is up from behind the desk. Is it Molotov cocktail hour yet???
No one could have said it better Stephen. Thank you for calling this out.
I'm not American and watching all this for 4 years, IT'S BREAKING MY HEART.
Looks like even comedians need help. We come for the laughs but Stephen needs to hang on. Poor guy is getting older instead of the president after 4 yrs.
I can’t tell if the last 4 years or the last 4 days have aged me more.
Try living it. It's worst.
@Jka Vill Weirdo
I rolled my eyes so far into my head there in my mouth. Thought my brain would have at least prevented that but then it is mush after watching this crap.
This is like when the nice teacher has to come back and lecture the class about how they treated the substitute.
I was LITERALLY in that position once as a substitute teacher. I dealt with a bad class one day and just so happened to sub at that same school the next day. Their teacher had them both write and read a formal letter of apology to me.
Best day of my life as a sub. XD
@@Neetaku86_vt Speaking as a former teacher...good that their teacher made them apologize to you. Some students can be such little shitheads.
@@Neetaku86_vt Forced apologies are worthless. If they had apologized on their own when they saw you next and then treated you respectfully after that, that would mean something.
Well said
"He would see this country burn if he could be king of the ashes."
Nice, but Trump is nowhere near as cunning as Little Finger
so trump calling out ballot harvesting is burning down the country? lol
says the party that has been rioting and looting the past year
Half of the country was burning for months and he didn’t give a shit!!! 230,000 dead and he doesn’t even acknowledge it!!! He’s no even Human!!!!!!
@@mahjie9903 COVID was created by DNC/China to rig the election with the mail in voting ballot harvesting fraud
It shouldn't have been this close. Not after all we've been though.
It's tough to vote against your identity. I can't imagine ever voting Republican. Im sure the opposite it true for many Republicans.
They purged hundreds of thousands of voters names from the rolls in Georgia, North Carolina they tried in Michigan but failed. When he said the election is a fraud he's right...but the fraud was committed by Republicans.
@@tjk3430 that's the sad truth of it all. People choose to follow something as if a cult. Never questioning their own party right by their side with every decision. And always on the opposing side of the other half. People need to fact check. People need to read into policies and government plans. And choose the one that you think is best. It's not wrong to choose. But it's dumb to blindly follow.
When you play a game with cheaters, most of the time they suck when their cheats don't work.
Just goes to show how many racists/ morons/ gullible fools/ cynical opportunists voters there are in America. 😱😱😱
Just spoke straight from his heart. Everything we are all feeling.
He's good.
@Doomsurfer they don't. And you don't. Nice try tho. Democrats want DEMOCRACY and the democratic process and are sick to death of the fascist, racist, fear mongering liar in the white house sputtering out alternative facts hoping it'll stick.
@Doomsurfer bye Felicia. BIDEN HAS 93% OF DC VOTE - He's going to have slim pickings for lawyers and courts that will hear false claims of fraud.
I guess that's Stephen's wife who sometimes can be heard laughing. Her laugh makes stuff funnier; it's a happy sound.
You got an uncle or grandfather named Eddie?
I know I love hearing Evy giggle
most laughs sound angry?
@@Hellmuth4 Ask any comic book villain. Of course, a laugh can sound angry.
Stephen, I'm not an American, nor do I live in the states. But like most people globally, have been following this election. Seeing you get choked up due to actions by a big dangerous baby, because of the damage done to the country that you love broke my heart. Hang in there, it looks like things are about to turn up. Love the show.
Robin, I am devastated. If you pray. Pray for us, please. Stay safe.
Same thing as a Canadian,
Every American who voted against Trump feels the same. I think many who voted for him are probably disappointed but there is no leadership on that end to decry these trash lies.
@Doomsurfer good question. Another good question is why the Democrats didn't get those same dead/out-of-state people to vote for Democratic senators so they could take back control of the Senate instead of setting Biden up to be completely unable progress any of his plans through legislation. Seems like they would have done that, being smart enough to steal the election and all.
@Doomsurfer And they'll find nothing but nonsense lies and allegations, just like the President's last commission on voter fraud. Do you remember the one taxpayers funded to find nothing when DJT's ego couldn't handle losing the popular vote by 3 million and he claimed there were buses of illegals counting millions of votes. Everything you listed just now is just as BS as the allegations were then.
Now this is a powerful monologue that reflects how I and many people in America are feeling. I appreciate not having to watch that painful spectacle again or hear his voice parroted over and over again
Trump won, get over it
@@joesmith9590 cry at will
joe smith
Won what?
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@@orionsshoe2424 Trump won the most legal votes, you will see it in the coming days with the recounts in Wisconsin and Michigan
I am German and totally agree with you: if good people don't speak up evil will succeed. Our history shows that better than any!
This is why I can’t be friends w any trumpers - it’s not political, it’s from a humane stance.
Exactly. Speak up. Learn from our history!
Yes, that's how we got the Hawaii Pizza.
@Samson Lassen The only toxic are those who support Trumpf. Some people don't want toxic in their lives, in no way.
@sabine sadly half of the country doesn't want to learn so we're bound to repeat the mistakes of the past. 🤭🤭🤭🤭
I had to rewatch this because Stephen was so right. Look at all the rats leaving the ship... now. It's too late.
Ohhh they're There, Lying through their teeth. And those who Want will go right along with them and expect everyone else to swallow it.
I cannot Believe the lies being told in court, under oath, by the people "we've " voted in and are paying dearly.
This made me emotional and I'm not even American.
Same here, from Belgium !
Am an American here; seeing Colbert this upset means this is really wrong.
There's something about Stephen standing while he does his monologues that...gives him a certain unquenchable energy that just can't be channeled while sitting. He's more in his element this way and I'm here for it. I can't say that for most late night hosts in the world we live in now, but it unequivocally applies here.
I'm so glad he's there.
He looks kind of presidential
@@VerenaHeinz true, although after having covered Presidents for so many years, I think he’s already had enough of that office
@@VerenaHeinz Colbert 2024!!!!! Colbert's son 2028!!!!😅
He is so right about Republicans not saying anything. "What you permit, you promote"...so applies here! Thank you Steven! You can speak on my behalf anytime!!!
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@@berryberry8590 James O’Keefe is a known liar and a failure. “Sketchy” isn’t evidential. Most of what that dude is talking about is pretty standard during an election like this when so many ballots are coming in. Get better sources, dude. Your guy is losing. Get over it.
@@francesthepossum1812 many individual people have said there were ballots sent to their parents who have been dead for a long time. You honestly think there’s no fraud or inaccuracies here?
@@berryberry8590 In no way, shape or form are there enough people who could have received and returned ballots for dead people to make a difference in this election. Even if that happened to begin with, which hasn't been proven yet in any courtroom where the Trump campaign has brought a lawsuit based on fraudulent votes. You have to sign a ballot, and the signature has to match the signature on file. You think every single person who got a ballot meant for some dead relative returned those ballots, and they all got the signature exactly right, and they all voted for Joe Biden, and they all made up the difference between the number of votes Biden has and the number of votes Trump has? Seriously?
@@oya6870 you think they’re checking to see if each signature matches? Lol give me a break! They can barely count all the ballots
Also, they gave out sharpies to voters in swing states. I mean it’s either fraud or incompetence. Either way, it’s a big mess
We are watching in shock from Sweden.. And praying for America! 🇺🇸
❤
Thank you Sweden....we need all the prayers we can get....
That’s sweet of you. We are divided s as a country
Thank you for your best wishes.
Thank you , we aren’t all trump supporters. The majority aren’t
Ouch. Well said, sir. All media needs to stop all coverage of the president completely now going forward. If we all ignore him he’ll have no power. Plus it’ll really piss him off!
I cried with Stephen. It is shocking and heartbreaking to all democracies on this planet.
My heart goes out to you from my small town in southern Germany 🙏🏼
@Doomsurfer good question. Another good question is why the Democrats didn't get those same dead/out-of-state people to vote for Democratic senators so they could take back control of the Senate instead of setting Biden up to be completely unable progress any of his plans through legislation. Seems like they would have done that, being smart enough to steal the election and all.
It's more than shocking. I strongly suspect that I have been transported to an alternative dimension while in my sleep. Every morning I check the news to see if I have been returned to the real world.... nope ... still the same insane morons ranting at the screen.
Stay calm while you await rescue by Rick and Morty. Best wishes from a small town in southern UK.
Because they aren't as focused on senators as they are Trump. These people make hating Trump their sole identity and it's really quite sad. Especially since almost the entirety of their hatred is based on lies perpetuated by the media. Such a shame.
Did anyone else check the replies under this comment to see if some butt-hurt Trump disciple had written; 'The US is not a Democracy, it's a Constitutional Republic'.
@Emily Jacobs Im from Germany too. In fact: Virtually everyone i know is with you these days. There is a lot of love for the US here. Please know that.
This monologue is one of the reasons why I love Stephen Colbert. He voiced everything that I had about this President.
Hes very relatable. Goes to show that actors/comedians have feelings and opinions of there own. Absolutely love stephen
I'm watching this a whole year later and I can't believe how prophetic this was!
It was mainly because that fascist man is and was so predictable. as Colbert mentioned. It's unimaginable to accept how bad is got after Colbert broken heart monologue.
Lol okay Karen
golly gee Karen. What do you have to say now about lil' Stevie?
I’m here in April three years later and it’s the same broken record with Trump. Still. Always. Forever. Tomorrow Election Interference trial starts, aka Stormy Hush Money.
As a Canadian I really respect your attitude and everything throughout these 4 years. You know when to joke and when to be serious. It's been crazy. Rooting for you guys!
Stay strong, Americans. Don’t let your democratic rights be taken away by a fascist monster. Keep fighting back.
@@aproxamillionwasps474 thank you!
@@aproxamillionwasps474 i still don't understand how he is a fascist. You are delusional. Find Jesus now.
U liar. u have no respect for the president u labeled him a Russian for years I watch u for years u told me russia hacked the emails while never telling me that those emails revealed Hillary clinton was cheating her ASS OFF in the primary I had to figure that out on my own. why r u crying now u phoney u don't care about cheating or the presidency Ik I use to watch u
Thank you, Travis! 💜🙂
This is the best opening monologue I've seen in a while. Historical in measure.
👍🏽
"Fascism begins the moment a ruling class, fearing the people may use their political democracy to gain economic democracy, begins to destroy political democracy in order to retain its power of exploitation and special privilege." -Tommy Douglas
@Michael Anderson globalist liberist are modern fascists, the real one.
@Michael Anderson no, it comes wrapped in the flag and carrying a bible
@Fear Lounge Not true. Hilter was a Socialist, hence the term "National Socialist" or Nazi for short.
@@nancybatch7007 Nope. They were called the National Socialists to confuse people to their cause. Nice try though
@@panaboy01 found the anti-semite
Wow, the first four minutes of this video are maybe even more resonant after the sedition attempt.
Watching from the Philippines, Uncle Sam’s oldest friend in Southeast Asia. For better or worse, the outcome of this election affects us all. Thank you for your message, Stephen.
Colbert didn't use his Trump voice to read that Trump tweet. He's THAT fed up with him.
He didn't say "dot dot dot dot", either.
Great observation of his behavior!
I felt it. I’m glad you said this, FFS someone had to!!
@@thatswhatisaid8908 End of an era
Was going to say exactly that
This could be Stephens' best monologue ever.
For sure! I felt that!!
@Alberto Vasquez I take it you didn't hear one word...
A little sissy boy monologue. :)
@@Lexman509 Wow you sure showed him! All hail the person with the name-calling skills and maturity of a toddler!
Dimitris, I agree.
When Stephen almost broke down, all I could think of was the Bible verse, "Jesus wept."
It was that moving.
God, watching this from January of 2021 is especially painful.
It's pathetic that chump is so easily seen to have nothing he won't do😞
Watching this from May 2021 is even more painful. 🥺
@@MrJontte79 I agree 100% to the nth degree with you and Jeff!
I’m watching from 12 January 2022. Why didn’t I see this before?
2022 here....the 💩show continues but there is HOPE and 🦠still kicking butt. 🏃♀️ 🏃
Speaking on behalf of the world (yes, the entire world. we had a meeting.): We do not want what Americans call freedom.
What you call freedom is just selfishness, greed, bigotry, and irresponsibility.
@Armed Wombat : Europe agrees with the world.
ruclips.net/video/iQ9T4TOShhA/видео.html THAT WHY TRUMP WILL WIN WITH TIME1
I wish we had proper freedom. Not Anarchy, nor entitlement to things we didn't earn, but a structured, respectable, and decent democracy that adapts to modernization, with focus on the country as a whole, not just the top 1%.
I wish, hope, and pray that we can achieve that. Preferably sooner than later...
@@anamazing2297 Thats not anarchy, its a step away from fascism.
I mean.. there is some truth in that (though what do I know about freedom - Polish women here)
As a Dutch citizen living in the US it breaks my heart that regardless of the outcome.. close to 70 million people still voted for a man who continues to cause so much suffering to so many... I feel you Stephen... These are dark times indeed.
It is a very disturbing thought. I have family members, people you would think are decent folk and somewhat intelligent buy into his nonsense.
I know. I have no words to explain that. Hopefully the election outcome puts this behind us.
Would your country accept a few thousand from here claiming presidential asylum? 😢🥺
@@joesmith9590 Such a tired rhetoric. Ever gonna look for better things to do other than annoying people on YT?
@@joesmith9590 probably you don't even know where that is
You have helped me get through these last 4 miserable years, and that would have been enough. But seeing your courage in calling the orange pretender a fascist just doubled my respect and admiration for you.
I could not agree more. He speaks truth with courage ❤️
Courage... LOL. I like the fact that the USA is near equally divided. I will miss the Democrats bitching and moaning. Now Biden is in .... now it’s the Republicans turn. I find absolutely hilarious that anyone thinks their voice or vote counts. Life goes on. If you can’t figure out how to succeed under either party ... you are an idiot. Morals , green deal... whatever. I have made more money just playing each regime. The country of “all about me”
GOP = Great Orange Pretenders!
Just ignoring it till it dissipates lol
Yea now that Biden won yall niolibs can go back to brunch and keep ignoring all the corruption of the DNC. Both parties are a corporate mirage when are you people going to see through this?
I wish I could like this a thousand times. I have to hold out hope, but it is truly difficult. Thank you Stephen.
This was stunning. What a monologue, Stephen! 💕 We’re sending so much love to your country right now from chilly Canada. GET TRUMP OUT!
Thank you so much!!! Y’all be safe up there. I’m so happy that this tyrant is losing!!! This was my first time voting Blue. I grew up in a very racist state. I broke away from the right years ago. It truly is heartbreaking what’s been going on for years. All I have seen from his time as “president “ is hate, fear, lies, and division.
We need to get the United States of America...United once again. I’m damn proud my home state (Arizona) turned blue!!!!
We also are sending love to your country as well Jessi. Thank you again for your beautiful message:)
We have hope once again!!!
Trump 2020
@@ChanceSeymore Good for you! Arizona paid drumph back for his attack on the Hero John McCain - I bet McCain is smiling right now.
I had the same reaction Stephen. Disgraceful in the most profound sense. "Who is silent, gives consent."
@Bad Guy Grow up!!
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out -
Because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out -
Because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out -
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me - and there was no one left to speak for me.
Pastor Martin Niemöller, an enthusiastic Nazi who came the error of his thinking...
@Bad Guy BTW, you probably did not realise the SC wasn't speaking for the thought police, but was, rather, paraphrasing the great Irish philosopher and statesman Edmund Burke, who wrote “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
I always thought that every nation gets the leader it deserves. Since Trump became president I wasn't so sure about this. Who can hate Americans that much? And Steven is correct: Trump is a facist. He is just not yet there with his "Machtergreifung" (seizure of power).
@@GuentherBN That leader here being Boris Johnson. And he is a self-inflicted injury...
this just in: Biden pulls ahead of Trump in Georgia.
Say what?
@@mdungethulile YEP! with 99% reported
Biden is set to take PA at some point today too. There aren’t enough frivolous lawsuits, recounts, vote halts, or baseless rage tweets to stop the inevitable at this point.
Peach state
@@jimengle1615 Georgia is definitely going to get recounted so we probably have at least another week of this. Then we have to deal with getting the giant orange toddler out of the white house without him causing civil unrest.
If only you knew. From a New Zealand perspective all the way over here it’s scary to see what’s going on. Wish the USA all the best as you try to recover, re unite and move forward
Canada calling here. The closeup is just as alarming as the telephoto shot, I can tell you...
Being right here in the middle of it in America was just a scary. I really hope it's over now.
@@StudeSteve62 Also Canadian. And you are right.
Thanks New Zealand and Canada we appreciate the well wishes. Things as of march are starting to look up but its still a long road.
Prepare to stay heart broken. Half our citizens admire this monster.
Because they ARE this monster, they are this monster feeling powerful, but have the absence of it.
Do you really not know any trump supporters??? Wtf do you do all day lol not one?
@@jj7546 I know a few. Unfortunately for me.
@@jj7546 I know a few, and I'm Canadian. There are things to like and admire about them. That's not the point. If you refuse to condemn aggressive anti-democratic behaviour, it's not about your political values anymore. Political values are moot when Trump holds democracy itself in contempt. Not just Republican officials, but citizens too, should be able to agree without hesitation that it is a dangerous and repugnant thing to do. Support Trump's policies and achievements in office if you want, but this one is not negotiable. It cannot stand.
Well done Stephen, you were outstanding tonight.
You’re kidding, right?
The whole world is on tenterhooks. We are hoping Joe emerges victorious 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 love from Botswana 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼
Thank you so much 💙
Thank you!
Hello Botswana...love from Europe. We, too, are waiting for Biden’s win to be announced and confirmed.
Thank you we need it!!!💜
Thank you!!! It'll feel like escaping a burning building if Trump loses
I can't get over how Stephen's anger really hits you hard I feel his words
lol
Gayyyyyyyyyy
Bahahahaha
Aw, losing is that bad?
Get off your knees for him
"Who is silent gives consent." Perfect.
Hi how are you doing today
You know he's serious when he doesn't imitate Trump while reading his tweet.
Or read out the punctuation
I was thinking the same thing
Oh my... didn't realise this until you pointed it out. But yes. indeed.
Oh my god.. I was thinking the same thing
When he turns on daddy colbert... you know shit is real... you can't fake the way he acts when he is disappointed with something... the humor fades...
I’m proud of my governor from VT who openly voted for Biden even though he is a republican.
Some politicians still have ethical ideals and firm morals that will not be subverted. You have reason to be proud.
God bless him. I hope he stays in power.
I voted for Scott, too, and there is a good godamn reason. I'm an Independant Vermonter, btw. Hate the two party system.
@@sodorflubbs5000 he's been great during the pandemic. Does press updates nearly every day.
@@Axolotl_Mischief Same here!
That pinched look in your face, and those silences you needed to take in the beginning, were all of us in that moment. God that was an awful time, I couldn't imagine it getting worse, and then Jan 6th happened. It should be made a national day of remembrance. I know I'll remember it every year whether it's officially recognized or not.
Hi how are you doing today
National Benedict Arnold Day.
I don't want to remember the 6th, but we should never forget, because they're already if not still trying it again. If the GQP makes it a day of celebration, we should do what they do in Mississippi on MLK's birthday, they call it Robert e. Lee day. But we'd call it Officer Brian Sicnic day. I'm sorry if I misspelled Officer Brian's last name.
It's STILL an awful and dangerous time.
As a Canadian, I couldn't imagine this happening. This is ridiculous and the american people do not deserve to suffer the chaotic behavior of a 74 year old man child. I might not have a say in american politics, but dear neighbors, I hope it gets better and not worse.
P.S. You're all welcome to move up north with us, just bring warm clothes.
🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸
It's already happening here in Canada with hard right conservatives in our provinces.
Thanks for the invite!!! We may have to take you up on that offer😊
It's good that our elections are based on popular vote rather than something as stupid as the electoral college and that we have more than just two political parties.
Conservatives won the popular vote by quite a bit in the last federal election. Unfortunately, it means just about as much here as in the states
This is the best weather November I can remember! Its my birthday this week so I'm paying attention to this stuff! Also ..now that I've said it, it will snow 10 inches tomorrow 😂😂😂
Thank you so much for actually using the word “Fascism.” The American media is being very cowardly right now.
The world appreciates you boldly using the correct terminology.
@@jdoodle7168 Go google “Fascism Definition”
Bye bye, snowflake.
Yeah sure thing
@@jdoodle7168 He is trying to steal the election with disinformation and plans to take his lies through the legal process, where thankfully they will be denied. He is against the will of the american people. This is how a fascist would behave in our current administration. He doesn't need to start executing people to reveal his true nature.
Fascists use fake ballots to steal elections....
Trump 2020
this
One of your best yet, Stephen. Keep bringing the truth, honor, and laughter. Endless thanks.♥
This one's a classic, for sure. Stephen is a legend. Thanks and love to the entire Late Show team.
The difference in Steph's tone here and in Wednesday's monologue is noticeable. Here, he sounds completely heartbroken. On Wednesday, the heartbreak was replaced with fury. Pure, unadulterated fury. Fury at 45 for enabling the horrific events at the Capitol. Fury at the Refailurecans for enabling him. Fury at the idiots who committed the insurrection. Serves those belligerent bastards right.
Alas they are nowhere near done yet...
@@StudeSteve62 God help us all.
This.
lol. 'refailurecans'. Jeez. Middle schoolers have better creativity.... Either way, if the Democrats and Hillary and Colbert had the right to draw out their Russia gate/Steele dossier stolen election lies, I really don't see why Trump and Bannon don't have the right to drag out their own set of lies.
I love that Stephen outright refused to air Trump's remarks. Something we probably should've done a while ago, but better late than never.
MSNBC started broadcasting him, but as soon as Donald said his first lie, they dumped him, and Brian Williams basically said, "Nope, not gonna do it... not gonna broadcast his BS. I'm summarizing Brian's words, but that was his point in explaining why they dumped out of the live coverage..
Brian Williams has started his nightly show by counting the days of the Trump Administration, like Ted Koppel did nightly on ABC with the Iran hostage crisis (which became "Nightline")... I noticed what Brian was doing on his first show, and thought, "Uh-huh... I see what you did there...".
Totally agree!
@@igorschmidlapp6987 Saw it all on the BBC...it was bizzare to say the least. I wish all Americans the very best.