Growing up in a very red district, Stephen's old show taught me I didn't have to be ashamed of my progressivism. It's monologues like this that bring me back to that time; an oasis of laughter in a desert of hypocrisy. In my own small way, I try to live my faith, too...and GOOD LORD, I needed that. God Bless Stephen Colbert.
Boogie Woogie Doodle Boy I love this comment! I’ve been a conservative for years, but was born and raised in Hawai’i...arguably the most blue state in America. But in my defense, I’m the kind of conservative that believes in smaller govt interference and tax cuts for the low- and middle-class...that’s what conservatives used to believe. That’s why I’ll be voting for Bernie Sanders this year, ‘cause my Party has let me down...and Bernie’s been preaching the same things he preached when I first heard him speak in 1992, looking out for the little guy/girl.
republicans and democrats are equally bad. if you think trump is the only corrupt politician i’ve got bad news for you, he’s not even a politician. the only non corrupt president was george washington so get used to it. and plus, what trump did wasn’t even that bad. the good outweighs the bad, can’t say that for many other presidents.
wwagner07 Yes, I detest as many republicans and I do democrats...but to say that they’re ALL bad is infantile, to speak in absolutes like that is either jaded or ignorant. And if you seriously think that our President asking TWO foreign powers to interfere in our Presidential elections isn’t that bad...you need to go and read our Constitution again, ‘cause that’s one of the reasons that our forefathers implemented impeachment, and the co-equal powers, to ensure that our President didn’t become a dictator...and each co-equal power is supposed to guard their own power, not succumb to another and relinquish their power to them...which is what Mitch McConnell’s been doing for the last year.
@@SeanShimamoto every president does bad things, its the good that you have to take into account. and also all he did was say to Ukraine that joe biden was up to shady stuff. was he? yes. other then that all this quid pro quo is blown out of proportion. trump is arguably one of the best presidents when you take into account how much he was able to do in just one term. this impeachment was the democrats last shot to win in the next election, its the impeachment thats corrupt, not trump. but, trump is also corrupt. see how that works? politics is a corrupt business but as long as americans are benefiting (which they are rn) then im ok with it. america is doing pretty fantastic other then the divide between dems and rebubs, but then again what else is new.
wwagner07 OMG, you need to read our Constitution again...or maybe for the first time. There is soooo much wrong with your comment that it would take me 20 minutes to post them all out. I’ve been a proud Republican since the Reagan Administration, but I have been totally and utterly disgusted by my party these last 3 years. Just as ONE example of his corrupt and disgusting nature is his proposed budget...he’a slashing social security, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, and increasing the pentagon’s budget. I don’t know about you but I have old relatives who rely on those services after pouring tons of money into them over the course of 4-5 decades...and now when they’re supposed to be reaping the benefits of those programs, they’re not! Then there’s the 1.3 TRILLION DOLLAR tax cuts he gave to HIMSELF and his ULTRA RICH FRIENDS...their taxes went from 35% to 21%!!! That’s less than what we pay! Conservatism is supposed to be about tax cuts for the middle-class. And before you go on about that bull$hit trickle down crap...even the GOP admitted that it doesn’t work! So you can go on believing that he’s a great president, but unless you’re White (which you obviously are), a male, and straight...Trump is NOT gonna be working on your best interest. Trump is a sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, islamaphobic, LIAR who’s cheated on ALL 3 OF HIS WIVES (the most recent WHEN SHE WAS PREGNANT!) and I find him to be the most repulsive, and CORRUPT, man who’s ever worked in the Oval Office.
Wow. Quoting "A Man for all Seasons" to sum up the actions of 1 lone voice in the wilderness of the GOP is pretty deep and also quite appropriate. As always, Stephen does not disappoint.
This was one of the most moving and serious monologues Stephen has ever done. I was surprised at how deeply he went into the truth about 2/3 through the monologue without resort to a punchline every ten seconds.
While I disagree with Mitt Romney on many things, that moment when he went silent out of the overwhelming emotion he felt speaking of his oath to God was indeed a drink of water in the desert. His nobility showed through at that moment. His manhood showed through at that moment. His love of country shone at that moment. I cannot thank Stephen enough for the quote from A Man for All Seasons. I would hold the image of holding yourself in your own hands like water when taking an oath. How wonderful, what great teaching.
@J D Yeah, and I'm glad I don't have a daughter beautiful enough to date... if she... wasn't... my... daughter! And yeah, you REALLY know what YOU'RE talking about... sort of, not!
Listening to Colbert tonight has made me realize that he has been the only thing that has kept me sane during Trump's reign. Thank you SC, you are the greatest at what you do,
What do you mean, "reign"? Trump has never caused you any harm. He is doing an excellent job, in spite of the criminal activity and anarchy of Liberals.
You and me both Anthony I've been watching Stephen Colbert since 2018 to years and I love his show makes everything better after tonight we all got to come together and we got a fight for democracy in the November we got to go to The ballot box like never before.
When a Man takes an Oath, he's holding his own self in his own hands like water. And if he opens his fingers then, he needn't hope to find himself again. Very nicely put.
@@wordwarrior2350 Thank you for pointing it out. And what is not to get? It is impossible for you to get the same amount of water back in your cupped hands when you open your fingers even slightly. And this is supposed to be metaphorical. The moment you break an oath, which Stephen explained the meaning of, is the moment you cease to be the same person you were when you spoke the oath. It is a betrayal of self. I just liked the quote and I liked the metaphor.
That was surprisingly deep and heartfelt from Stephen. And while I’ve never been a Romney fan, I must admire that he stood tall while others slithered off into the shadows.
Gomez Addams: I love your use of the word "slithered." It's so fitting for use in refering to many of our politicians and especially djt! Yes, there's a lot of slithering going on!
It’s moments like this where the lost of Senator McCain is truly felt. Men of Honor is a dying breed in this class of senators. It’s up to We , the People, to truly clean this swamp.
Yes it is. Dems need to PHYSICALLY DEMAND justice now. Passive aggressive paper ripping and voting are NOT going to work on this guy. You know what he'll do during the vote. REMOVE HIM NOW, not just legally.
@@matthewmcdermit8744 The democrats must have control over both house and senate. Even if drumpf somehow got his fat ass back in there, he won't be doing shit under democratic overview and I doubt they'd vote for no witnesses if he tries to pull his usual shit and is impeached again. Vote every single dirty ass rethuglikkkan out into oblivion because they have been clear, they don't work for you.
Now that it's all over can we give props to to the guy in charge of the graphics? The Don and the Giant Impeach graphics have been a real delight through all of this.
I really don't get the, "He probably learned his lesson and won't do it again" sentiment from Senators Collins and Alexander. I've certainly never seen someone in a criminal case acquitted of a felony because the jury felt he probably wouldn't do it again. What kind of legal reasoning is that? He either did it or he didn't. At least Romney had the guts to say he did it.
The worst part is, even if he does do it again and gets caught again, do we think the *next* trial will be any different? The Republicans have learnt they can get away with anything and they now have months to find ways to keep Trump in power. Just waiting for him to declare himself President for Life now...
@barb rarick Not true! You're spreading a falsehood. The Defense team pointed out over and over again that there was not a crime committed!! The prosecution never came up with a crime.A crime is when a law is broken. They said he did "it" but never defined or put into words the law/laws broken. The defense team won and President Trump was exonerated.
@@sharongamble9854 A crime is not required for a impeachment, merely an abuse of power and breaking the people's trust is required. Both of which evidence is clear he had done. Also, since you need it black and white, what he did is a crime, it's called black mailing.
Stephen Colbert has the rare gift to be able to tell when he needs to make a joke and when he needs to make a point. When he speaks from his heart, he speaks with conviction and honesty. He's not afraid to stand up for what he truly believes and he does it to make the public truly aware of what is going on. What an outstanding and exceptional man. Bravo.
he actually opposed Trump during the campaign as well, and when asked about Obama's presidency he spoke objectively and fairly. i probably disagree with him on literally everything but i always respected him as a man. Trump will switch his ideology whenever it fits him the best, after all not that long ago he openly said Hillary Clinton would make a great president. but people like Sanders and Romney stand by their principles no matter the cost, i'm sure the greatest presidents in the history of this country who did the same would be proud of politicians of this class.
?? Huh? Mitt Romney believes the little people should pay all the taxes; he made his fortune by chucking people out of their jobs, honest, decent hard-working people.
And Mitt is already being attacked. Don Jr and Republicans want him ousted for doing what he has a right to do?? This is not a dictatorship! At least not yet.
@Jelly Belly How does that work in your tiny little mind? Alienating all the Republicans... to get elected by... who, exactly? Liberals and Left wingers won't vote for him on his policies, and Fascists and racists won't vote for him due to him having a backbone. So who would vote him into office exactly? Your copy-paste argument is paper thin, and crumples between my fingers.
you are so right my friend but these idiots cant think past anything but what th ey see on tv or read on the internet , romney is a true traitor a failed buisnessman that has no backbone and his failings in business has costed his previous employees there livelihood, he is a true piece of shit , sorry but hot and steamin also
@@701garage That was also said about JFK & his Catholicism when he ran (that he do what the Pope told him to do), which was completely bogus then, & is bogus now. As far as the destruction of the separation between church & state, we have much more to fear from Mother-fearing Mike (Pence) than we do Mormon Mitt.
I have been watching Colbert every day on the tube, for years. This episode though I will never forget. Romney deserves all the respect he gets here, in fact, his heartfelt speech made me cry. And we disagree on everything; I'm not even religious myself. But I truly, deeply respect his stance, his will to burn a few bridges, because he is true not just to his oath to his god, but also to the office and the constitution. These are not small things. Here's a man on the right side of history. Bravo!
Is that the same guy that ran against Obama that the left called a racist, sexist, tax evader, and unfit to hold any office? That Romney guy? Just masking sure. Wouldn’t want you to sound like a hypocrite or anything.
@@clarkkent6500 I never heard that. Romney was a solid Governor and ran the Olympics well. I hardly heard a voice that disagreed. Of all the Republicans that ran since Dole he's the only one that didn't worry me if he won - because he is a decent man. And the poster can't disagree with Romney on everything. It sounds like they both really believe in upholding the US Constitution for starters.
@@clarkkent6500 good actions don't cancel out bad actions, and bad actions do not cancel out good actions. They both exist, and one can give credit where it is due while denouncing poor actions of the same person . It's not hypocrisy. It's being critical. And in this case, Mitt deserves the respect he's getting. This doesn't make up for the dumb crap he's stood/still stands for, but in that moment, he did what no other republican could. And regardless of our political differences, I respect that.
@@lamarravery4094 Romney has proven that nothing will change his hate of Trump. I watched all the impeachment hearings. Trump didn't commit any crimes. At least, according to the evidence, not hearsay or opinions.
@@lamarravery4094 Romney has proven that his hate of Trump overrides the evidence of no wrongdoing on Trump's side. I watched the entire trial. Trump is not guilty.
Lev Shneider who cares if you’ve watched the entire trial? You keep copying and pasting the same thing everywhere. You’re speaking about one specific person, Romney doesn’t control the entire senate. And Trump is definitely, unequivocally guilty.
Wow, Romney's speech was intense. And so was Colbert's. It heals the soul to hear good men speak the truth in this time of turmoil. Now please everyone, vote for a decent candidate next election. We need it !
America Please do yourself a favor: 1) read books on politics (preferably from the liberal side) 2) educate yourself on both sides on the political areana 3) Get up and vote democrat!
Moony Romney seemed to fawn over Trump when he was first elected, then fell silent until recently. Too bad he didn't speak up earlier or protest or make public statements like George Conway. In the end he was able to let his religion guide him and clear his conscience. Still with the Republican Party though. Vote ALL Republicans out!!!
And praise to Bolton, McCain, Cheney, Bush and all the warmongers !! Once that anyone betrayed Trump for personal reasons he became automatically the most moral men a fighter for justice and peace. Everyone knew that Romney wait a good moment to pay back to Trump. What a shame! You don't have any moral standard.
@@edgarhelbling6525 yes now your hero is John Bolton! And yes those who oppose Trump are warmongers!! Did you forget how you cried hysterically when he announced the retreat from Syria?
Romney's vote is the perfect example of what values and ethics mean. These two concepts are real only when there is risk to the person who is adhering to them. Without that risk they are nothing more than empty phrases. Most times these two concepts are considered noble but they are really quite scary because to actually adhere to them, you may have to risk quite a bit.
“I’m moved to tears by the Integrity of a Republican Senator *with* a Sense Of Honor and Human Decency” was a sentence I thought I’d never say before this segment. Thank you for proving me wrong, Mitt Romney; you have my sincere respect. 🙂😢
I agree. I think he summed up the solemnity of the oath and how deeply disgraceful it is to just put your fingers in your ears and refuse to do what you promised, what you *swore* you would. I guess they were assuming and hoping it would be another Democrat who was being impeached.
Between his his words and Romney's speech, I was almost brought to tears. I love this country, and I hate watching it be defiled by the soulless cowards in the GOP. The Corporate Establishment Democrats aren't much better than the Republicans either. It's time for a return to decency, for a return to the principles that this country was founded on * "We The People" * It's time for a true Political Revolution, the likes of which hasn't been attempted for since FDR. #NotMeUs
@An Sar comparing the GOP and Dems is like comparing Fant4stic with Thor 2. Both are bad and not worth our time, but one is at least actually watchable while the other is just embarrassing to look at
It takes great courage to stand tall when those around you are bowing and scraping. Bravo, Senator Mitt Romney. You're a grown man amidst a bunch of overgrown boys!
"Hearing Mitt Romney take his oath to God seriously was like finding water in the desert." OK, who wrote that? Who wrote it! That was good. The rest of it, too. That was some good writing there. Respect.
Well at least the godless left has Mitt Romney, acquittal makes impeachment petty useless null and void. Poor Nancy having a temper tantrum @ the SOTU speech. Priceless !
Wow, there's one real, actual Republican left. Take heart, Senator, you reap what you sow. And, in the midst of a terrible moment for this country, you stood up, and did the right thing.
Well at least the godless left has Mitt Romney, acquittal makes impeachment petty useless null and void. Poor Nancy having a temper tantrum @ the SOTU speech. Priceless !
Never in my life did I think for a minute that I would feel this respect for Mitt Romney. He's no saint and has done some pretty crappy things but this show of bravery was a wonderful shock. Here's to his honesty, a breath of fresh air 💜
When a man takes an oath, he's holding his own self in his own hands. Like water. And if he opens his fingers then he needn't hope to find himself again.
Back in 2012 republicans were riled up against Obama, even calling him anti-Christ. In one rally one of his supporters said that she was scared of Obama winning or thought he would ruin the country.... something like that. Mitt Romney defended Obama telling the crowd that he knew Obama and that Obama was a good man. That the election is about differences of opinions and the direction of the nation but not about if the country chooses good or evil and weather it would survive.
Feeling weirdly proud of Mitt Romney. This and the healthcare vote by John McCain show that, even if you disagreed with them, the GOP used to nominate candidates with some principles....
That's like buying a box of apples and going home to find they're all rotten. You then find a good one in the pile and say "they may be crooks but at least they have SOME decency..."
I really respect Mitt Romney. It was strange that when he ran for President as a Republican that he had to run against his own innovative and successful medical insurance program in Massachusetts.
And they must quit calling her (& Murkowski) a moderate. She/they tow the hard-right party line every time they get the chance to be moderate. Quit giving either of them air time. They are fakes.
@ True that. Moscow Mitch Leningrad Lindsay, Creepy Cruz, Dirty Devin Nunes, Jerky Jim Jordan & all their minions are the most horrid hypcrites, but Collins (especially) & Murkowski routinely & predictably put on a chest-beating, pearl-clutching show EVERY time they must do their jobs, & vote their consciences, but no matter what, they vote the party line every time, after very public displays of hand-wringing. It's sickening. I guess that is why I said what I did. I expect Moscow Mitch, Leningrad, & minions to be the hypocritical scumbags they are, but initially thought (many years ago) that these two women were different, so feeling more vitriolic against them lately.
Never been a fan of Mitt Romney. I'm also a staunch atheist. His speech was incredibly touching and sincere. I could feel those words and he meant every one of them. That's what morals and integrity can do when they're upheld. I am amazed and have gain alot of respect for Mitt today. Thank you sir. I'm sorry your fellow Republicans, and the president himself, will drag you through the mud for this. You dont deserve it.
I feel more sorry for Tulsi Gabbard, who was already dragged through the mud. I'm a registered Dem lifelong and I don't support my party any more. The Republicans have more integrity than they do.
Romney pandered to his voters. IF he had integrity and goodness...he would NOT have voted "NOT GUILTY" on Article 2. Trump is laughing all the way to the whorehouse...... I mean White House.....ROMNEY WAS CAREFUL TO PANDER TO TRUMP'S RADICAL EVANGELICAL RIGHT. Watch Romney run for president. Another phony.
I live in Romney’s district and sent him an email asking his opinion on the trial back in December. He basically told me what he said in his speech. And he followed through with what he promised to me. I couldn’t be prouder to vote for a Republican senator next time around (as much as I hate to say it). At least someone in the bleeding maw of that party can stand up for our constitution and country! God bless ya, Mitt!
@Barry Mycockiner Barry. Sweetheart. Unless you are one of the already richest few %, Drumf rreeeaaaaaly does not care at all about you and you most definitely are not in some 'team against the world'. The gop is using you.
"He probably learned his lesson and won't do it again"... So they still see him as a child. They scolded him and HOPE he'll do better from now on. Like a "good boy"! If he has learned anything, it's that he can get away with anything!
So the republicans are being the indulgent mother who can’t handle denying her darling and the democrats are the straight edge father who’s contemplating military school.
@@SunflowerSpotlight Actually he did go to military school, but when time came to put what he learned into action, that is, go to war, he again got away with it by getting the infamous "bone spur" deferment. Like I said, he gets away with anything and everything!
@@SunflowerSpotlight Given Donny-boy's relationship to the Pubbies, and even his own base, this isn't an indulgent mother, this is a physically abused mother who's been beaten into submission. They know Trump was the wrong horse to back, but they can't withdraw support without looking like they made a mistake and losing any illusion of respectability they still have.
When Mitt took that long pause, he must be thinking that he just kiss his remaining political career good bye. But history will remember him as the lone boy that stood up to the school bully.
The school bully, who for the moment is the son of the school's biggest sponsor and thus the star quarterback (but not because of his athletic skills).
Seriously, I think it's more likely that he choked up thinking about how this party that he and his father had belonged to has lost its way, and maybe he was grateful for his faith that made it possible for him to make such a decision. I doubt he was giving much thought to his career in the sense you suggested.
Thank you Mitt Rodney you have golden Balls and history will remember you as Great American who is looking after the American people and not like others that need to cover up a failure of a President for their own gain. 👏👏👏👏👏
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” - Theodore Roosevelt
It's called nationalism. Nationalism is when you side with your government regardless of its actions. A Patriot will try to correct his/her country when it is wrong.
@Mr Anderson. There is a difference between respecting an office and the holder of that office. Chump doesn't respect the office of president of the united States. Also the American people voted for Hillary Clinton.
@Mr Anderson Not the vast majority Americans voted for trump but only the beleaguered and misguided gullible zombies did. American didn't vote for trump ! They cheated !
I live in Utah. People in Utah have donated thousands of dollars to buy ads in newspapers throughout Utah to publicly thank Mitt for taking a stand. A lot of the people who have contributed are liberals.
Same. Religion aside, the idea of an oath being a thing of immense weight and importance, the image of holding oneself in their own hands like water… They’re things I’ve carried with me ever since I first saw this. Sometimes I come back here just to remind myself and reaffirm my own convictions.
*NEVER thought I would say this, but "Thank You Mitt Romney".* *I'm a questioner when it comes to religion and my biggest pet peeve about those who profess to fear and believe in a God, But when it comes to proving that faith, and walk the right path, they IMMEDIATELY abandon any guidance that their own religion expects of them.* *But IMO, Mitt Romney, even though I disagree on NUMEROUS issues that surround him, ("Corporations are people my friend"), HAS proven his character when it came to his beliefs, and for that I respect you sir.*
@silverbird58 You seem to heavily overestimate the value of belief systems. Studies have shown generally, better development of empathy for children raised as atheist compared to those raised as christian. The vast majority of things supposedly 'taught' by religion to be critical to moral life come about intuitively. (Those values and moral systems which serve as the bases of law). The only value religion has (other than the self fulfilling prophecies implied by itself) is the emotional benefit many don't require or even experience.
Exactly what I thought! I've been trying to remember....if I ever heard a better one. Maybe Jimmy Kimmel about his newborn son....but certainly top 3 ever and I've been watching most late night shows for about 20 years almost religiously!
But if course when you've done nothing wrong, and the person who you supposedly "bribed" or "quid pro quo" or "pressured," says you did nothing wrong, then of course there should be no consequences.
Mitt Romney denounced Trump when he thought he wouldn't win against Hillary. Then when he became the president, flipped completely to the point he was happy to receive Trump's endorsement even after saying he would never accept his endorsement and now this. Another calculated move to pump himself up. It is not respectful when a person clearly flips over to what he thinks will favor him more in the nearby future.
How can people be dooped so easily every time. He did this to manipulate his base and keep his seat, knowing that his one vote wouldn't change the outcome. If had spoken up at the beginning like that when all the same evidence was there then I could give respect. But he did this purely to save face.
That speech by Mitt Romney was extraordinary, i encourage you to listen to it in full. It moved this former Republican to tears, it is a glimmer of light and hope during the darkest days.
Absolutely agree and I am also a former republican, actually voted for Romney. The republicans started leaving me long ago but it was 2015 when Trump came along that I finally said enough.
@@MrMkayultra -- He voted not guilty on obstruction of Congress, and Trump's guilt on that was every bit as clear as his guilt on the Ukraine shakedown. But Romney did vote guilty on the abuse of power count, which was literally historic; the first time a Senator has voted against a president of his own party.
There are good Republicans. LINCOLN was a Republican. I don't know who those... "people" calling themselves Republicans now are, but they're NOT Republicans.
@@someonerandom9939 oh, I'm pretty sure he needs changing six times a day. Know why he wears those fat boy pants? ... Depends. XXL size. Super absorbent. Perfect for the laziest POS to ever sit behind the Resolute Desk.
Well, I've stayed up later than usual to hear what you had to say, Stephen, and I'm happy to say you didn't disappoint me. And a thank you to Mitt Romney, which is something I never thought I would say.
Mitt Romney will be able to live with himself, and history will show he, and only he, in the entire GOP senate made the right choice. I salute him for his courage to stand by his oath and the Constitution. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
MikeR when he ran against Obama liberals vilified him about his folder of women’s names, hauling his dog on the car roof, etc. Same as Bolton. Democrats hated him, until they loved him.
Hahahahahahaha Mitt Romney didn't do this because he's courageous, he did this precisely because he knew it wouldn't mean anything. He knows his constituents in Utah aren't huge fans of Trump, so he does this to throw them a bone and knows full well it won't lead to anything. If his vote was the deciding factor in this fiasco, it's far more likely that he would've abstained over anything else. All this shows is that there's a lot of gullible people out there willing to claim Mitt a member of the "resistance" when he's anything but. This means nothing and it's a useful political tool for him to whip out at any moment in the future if and when he goes back to rubber stamping anything Trump wants after this.
When romney paused I felt the weight of the sincerity of his actions. Politically he will gain nothing from this vote but he will keep his soul and his dignity. Please all Utahn's vote romney in every election.
Yep, Bolton blew it. Boycott Bolton's Book. Get it from the library if you must read it but not one red cent for the chicken hawk's book! American taxpayers paid for his story when he took a salary as a public servant. He swore to protect the Constitution,too, and he's derelict in his duty.
The most dangerous men to any criminal organization, are the ones who still have a bit of integrity. Trump, the RNC, and right-wing media will do everything in their power to discredit, embarrass, and "politically assassinate" Romney in 2024 for his betrayal.
How is this Bolton's fault? He stated that he'd testify in the Senate. Every other impeachment (all two of them) the Senate *did* call witnesses. And in the case of Nixon, the investigations *started* in the Senate. The GOP senators voted that they *wished* to remain ignorant, and they *refused* to interview anyone under oath. That's where the problem is.
Did it ever occur to you that if Bolton can write a book about it, he could easily have testified in front of congress. A book is not sworn testimony under cross examination, he can say virtually anything in a book and get away with it. The more salacious, the more copies it sells. If he wanted the public to know what happened so bad, he could have volunteered to testify. He did not. His motives are pretty obvious, and this is from a man who has said he would gladly lie to the american public if he thought it was in their best interests, and a man the left hated right up until 5 seconds ago.
His hesitation there was because he does take his religion and his oath to god seriously. So many do not. He will be remembered well because he stood up and said no I will not go along. God bless him for doing the right thing.
@Tube Tube If you're referring to Drumpf, you do realize he only got elected because of the Electoral College, right? He lost the popular vote by 3 million votes
Yeah, i can understand your sentiment... but being simply honest should not be something to praise a senator for. You know... it should be normal, not something special.
Yeah he hopes you won't forget, because he can't stop dreaming of being president. He's a calculating scumbag like all Republicans. He has no worries about Trump's rabid supporters - he's the most popular Mormon in a Mormon state. So he was able to do his job an accept the facts. He deserves no accolades for doing his job. Even then he had to cover himself by only voting for one of the articles. He's just a sweet God loving vulture capitalist of a man.
@@hedegaard8 So very true. Thankful to read your point of view. I am in agreement with you. Why would we want the President to be found guilty. It is a blessing that there are a few people who hold to "innocent until proven guilty". Best wishes and thank you.
@@2011JYC hearsay? As in did you hear how many replublicans say he did it. Or as in we couldn't hear what any witnesses had to say because the gop blocked them. Ohh wait you must mean when I heard trumps defense say cheating in an election is in the public interest?
@@DanielA-lp7sw You do know the the Trump GOP is trying to force him out of his senate seat. His political career is basically over. He had lots to lose but he made the right decision anyway. #countryoverparty
It's a rare night when LSSC puts tears in my eyes other than tears of laughter. Thank you, sir, for so eloquently expressing what so many of us feel in the face of this incredible travesty of justice.
@@hzuiel I did not expect 2/3 of the senate to convict because they've sold out the country. If you still believe, after all the evidence that was presented, there was 'absolutely nothing' you are part of the problem and there's nothing more to say.
@@sadewolfkitten There was no evidence. Literally zero. Every single witness they put forward, under cross examination, said that they were assuming, presuming, connecting the dots, reading between the lines. Not a single one had first hand knowledge of the president's intentions. Without establishment of intent, you don't have a crime. They are presuming it was for political benefit in the 2020 election, but there is literally not one piece of evidence to indicate that. The aid wasn't going to expire until october 1st, it was released on september 11th, there is no way to prove that Trump wouldn't have released the aid on time. The house also failed to employ the actual procedure within the the ICA to resolve a dispute with the executive on release of funds. The entire process and investigation has been ridiculous, closed door hearings with selective leaks to the media, whatever leaks would make Trump look the worst, several people who were interviewed that made Trump look better were never allowed to be interviewed in public by house republicans, and at least one of those testimony still has not been seen by anyone but the committee. You are also probably unaware the the same day Trump has his second phone call with zelensky, the IMF was going to be meeting with him to discuss corruption in ukraine, and the aid was released to ukraine on the same exact day the IMF released loan guarantees to urkaine. You are also probably unaware that the bank of latvia flagged wire transfers and sent an affidavit to the ukraine prosecutor's office stating that millions had gone through shell companies in cyprus, to latvian banks to be laundered to hunter biden. This has been reported on in urkaine and in europe, but somehow not in mainstream media here. Reporters were reporting on hunter biden and his business dealings from 2015-2019 early, then biden says he is running and the stories stop, then trump makes his infamous call and the transcript is released and suddenly they all start retracting their stories and saying the urkaine biden story is a dubunked conspiracy theory. If Trump's goal was to knock joe biden out of the 2020 election, why was rudy giuliani investigating in ukraine in 2018? Almost a full year before biden announced he was running? Every single thing you think you know about the case is either a lie or a misrepresentation because schiff was hoping to control the narrative from start to finish.
Sometimes Colbert can touch greatness with his monologues. This is one of them. John Stewart got the country through the G. W. Bush years. Colbert is getting us through these dark times.
to me, Seth Meyers looks more like the one currently wearing that crown. this was a beautiful monologue, and Colbert really nails the political angles some of the time. but i don't always think his take is the most incisive - like heaping all this praise on romney while glossing over the fact that he only voted to convict on one of the two counts (can you imagine thinking that trump didn't obstruct congress?). "A Closer Look" usually digs deep into the issues of the day, in a way that i think is more critical and more informative than Colbert's angle. on the other hand, Colbert really sells it with his personality and emotion. anyway, obviously i'm a fan of both! but Seth Meyers is carrying the "dark times" torch highest for me, anyway.
Also, hearing the sadness in Stephens voice at the end really struck a chord. This is a difficult topic to cover and I really do appreciate the comedic effort that goes into making things a bit more bearable.
If he was the hero you say he is he would have voted yes on both counts. If he were the Hero you say he is he would have gotten other Republicans to back his play. IF he was the hero you say he is he would have pushed for more witnesses. ... Evil is evil. Greater...lesser, it's all the same.
This is why Colbert is the love of my TV watching life. He is intelligent in his humor and he possesses great wisdom and appreciation for a deeper understanding of the human experience. He is articulate with a "tremendous" grasp of the English language...he has words, all the words, the best words, he has all the best words. Some people think he is like a smart person. lol. Trump is such an embarrassment. "Thanks, Obama" is funny...now.
Romney's words carried more weight than either those of any Democrat or Republican. I salute his courage and applaud his conviction. He took both his oath as a Senator, oath as a Juror and responsibly as a leader whole heatedly. Too bad this strength of character isn't shared by all of those serving in Congress.
@@funbigly Oh? How do you know I'm not republican? I almost voted for Mitt when he ran for president in 2012. Very presumptuous of you. However, true. I have always been nonpartisan.
@@funbigly Obviously a republican can be principled. The republican party was once quite principled. Now both parties have festered with corruption and betrayed the american people. 😤
I was looking at the comments on Twitter about Romney's speech and I didn't realise that I'd brought up someone connected to Fox news. The absolute hatred and vitriol spewing forth from these Christians right wingers was unbelievable. "Back-stabbing" Trump. "Should be stripped of his Senate seat". Corrupted by the left. No place in the Republican party for him. Disrespected President Trump and the American People. It really was scary. Absolutely no dissent was allowed. If they were face to face I'm sure they'd be goose-stepping.
Senator Romney, thank you for choosing your country over your party, right over wrong, and bravery over cowardice. While Romney put America first, his colleagues put Trump first, once again.
God bless the freedoms we have, and in particular the ability to broadcast news, entertainment and opinions. And although these last few days have torn up my gut and heart, I found 2 rays of hope: Mitt Romney and, always, Stephen Colbert. I couldn’t laugh after the acquittal of tRump, I couldn’t speak. But I watched this and laughed & wept. Thank you, Colbert & CBS for that gift.
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Ok but seriously this was amazing. Stephen's best monologue ever.
Senator Romney was pretty good too, don't you think?
The one he did about his mom when she passed was very emotional
His reference to A Man of All Seasons at the end was on point. Stellar comparison.
It was brilliant.
@@michaeljohnangel6359 he sure was fantastic!!! A man guided by morals and ethics. Thank you, #MittRomney ✊
Growing up in a very red district, Stephen's old show taught me I didn't have to be ashamed of my progressivism. It's monologues like this that bring me back to that time; an oasis of laughter in a desert of hypocrisy. In my own small way, I try to live my faith, too...and GOOD LORD, I needed that. God Bless Stephen Colbert.
Boogie Woogie Doodle Boy I love this comment! I’ve been a conservative for years, but was born and raised in Hawai’i...arguably the most blue state in America. But in my defense, I’m the kind of conservative that believes in smaller govt interference and tax cuts for the low- and middle-class...that’s what conservatives used to believe. That’s why I’ll be voting for Bernie Sanders this year, ‘cause my Party has let me down...and Bernie’s been preaching the same things he preached when I first heard him speak in 1992, looking out for the little guy/girl.
republicans and democrats are equally bad. if you think trump is the only corrupt politician i’ve got bad news for you, he’s not even a politician. the only non corrupt president was george washington so get used to it. and plus, what trump did wasn’t even that bad. the good outweighs the bad, can’t say that for many other presidents.
wwagner07 Yes, I detest as many republicans and I do democrats...but to say that they’re ALL bad is infantile, to speak in absolutes like that is either jaded or ignorant. And if you seriously think that our President asking TWO foreign powers to interfere in our Presidential elections isn’t that bad...you need to go and read our Constitution again, ‘cause that’s one of the reasons that our forefathers implemented impeachment, and the co-equal powers, to ensure that our President didn’t become a dictator...and each co-equal power is supposed to guard their own power, not succumb to another and relinquish their power to them...which is what Mitch McConnell’s been doing for the last year.
@@SeanShimamoto every president does bad things, its the good that you have to take into account. and also all he did was say to Ukraine that joe biden was up to shady stuff. was he? yes. other then that all this quid pro quo is blown out of proportion. trump is arguably one of the best presidents when you take into account how much he was able to do in just one term. this impeachment was the democrats last shot to win in the next election, its the impeachment thats corrupt, not trump. but, trump is also corrupt. see how that works? politics is a corrupt business but as long as americans are benefiting (which they are rn) then im ok with it. america is doing pretty fantastic other then the divide between dems and rebubs, but then again what else is new.
wwagner07 OMG, you need to read our Constitution again...or maybe for the first time. There is soooo much wrong with your comment that it would take me 20 minutes to post them all out. I’ve been a proud Republican since the Reagan Administration, but I have been totally and utterly disgusted by my party these last 3 years. Just as ONE example of his corrupt and disgusting nature is his proposed budget...he’a slashing social security, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, and increasing the pentagon’s budget. I don’t know about you but I have old relatives who rely on those services after pouring tons of money into them over the course of 4-5 decades...and now when they’re supposed to be reaping the benefits of those programs, they’re not! Then there’s the 1.3 TRILLION DOLLAR tax cuts he gave to HIMSELF and his ULTRA RICH FRIENDS...their taxes went from 35% to 21%!!! That’s less than what we pay! Conservatism is supposed to be about tax cuts for the middle-class. And before you go on about that bull$hit trickle down crap...even the GOP admitted that it doesn’t work! So you can go on believing that he’s a great president, but unless you’re White (which you obviously are), a male, and straight...Trump is NOT gonna be working on your best interest. Trump is a sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, islamaphobic, LIAR who’s cheated on ALL 3 OF HIS WIVES (the most recent WHEN SHE WAS PREGNANT!) and I find him to be the most repulsive, and CORRUPT, man who’s ever worked in the Oval Office.
Wow. Quoting "A Man for all Seasons" to sum up the actions of 1 lone voice in the wilderness of the GOP is pretty deep and also quite appropriate. As always, Stephen does not disappoint.
You think tRump ever read "A Man for all Seasons"?? Doudt it
@@DJTonyOKay But he certainly knows Four Seasons Pizza
This was one of the most moving and serious monologues Stephen has ever done. I was surprised at how deeply he went into the truth about 2/3 through the monologue without resort to a punchline every ten seconds.
While I disagree with Mitt Romney on many things, that moment when he went silent out of the overwhelming emotion he felt speaking of his oath to God was indeed a drink of water in the desert. His nobility showed through at that moment. His manhood showed through at that moment. His love of country shone at that moment. I cannot thank Stephen enough for the quote from A Man for All Seasons. I would hold the image of holding yourself in your own hands like water when taking an oath. How wonderful, what great teaching.
Yup
@J D Yeah, and I'm glad I don't have a daughter beautiful enough to date... if she... wasn't... my... daughter! And yeah, you REALLY know what YOU'RE talking about... sort of, not!
Listening to Colbert tonight has made me realize that he has been the only thing that has kept me sane during Trump's reign. Thank you SC, you are the greatest at what you do,
Anthony Leone woah I just realized SC from SC
What do you mean, "reign"? Trump has never caused you any harm. He is doing an excellent job, in spite of the criminal activity and anarchy of Liberals.
@@davidlafleche1142 lol
Me too.
You and me both Anthony I've been watching Stephen Colbert since 2018 to years and I love his show makes everything better after tonight we all got to come together and we got a fight for democracy in the November we got to go to The ballot box like never before.
When a Man takes an Oath, he's holding his own self in his own hands like water. And if he opens his fingers then, he needn't hope to find himself again.
Very nicely put.
Exactly if you let it fall through your fingers it deserves to
Sir Thomas More...
Godfrey Jemand watch the clip if you don’t understand that the first part is a quote
@@wordwarrior2350 Thank you for pointing it out. And what is not to get? It is impossible for you to get the same amount of water back in your cupped hands when you open your fingers even slightly. And this is supposed to be metaphorical. The moment you break an oath, which Stephen explained the meaning of, is the moment you cease to be the same person you were when you spoke the oath. It is a betrayal of self. I just liked the quote and I liked the metaphor.
In our lowest moment, Colbert finds his finest. Well said sir.
@Cole Scott
A landmark monologue.
That was surprisingly deep and heartfelt from Stephen. And while I’ve never been a Romney fan, I must admire that he stood tall while others slithered off into the shadows.
Gomez Addams: I love your use of the word "slithered." It's so fitting for use in refering to many of our politicians and especially djt! Yes, there's a lot of slithering going on!
I don't agree with Mitt on much, but now I can say that I truly respect him. I feel like him and Doug Jones really put their country before self.
@Tube Tube I didn't say whom I have voted for... so not sure your point.
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And both will not be re-elected. Utah and Alabama? At least Jones can work for the party after this, Romney’s done.
@@HubertofLiege That's what makes their votes so moving and genuine.
@@HubertofLiege
THAT'S TRULY SAD....TRULY SAD !!
It’s moments like this where the lost of Senator McCain is truly felt.
Men of Honor is a dying breed in this class of senators.
It’s up to We , the People, to truly clean this swamp.
Yes it is. Dems need to PHYSICALLY DEMAND justice now. Passive aggressive paper ripping and voting are NOT going to work on this guy. You know what he'll do during the vote. REMOVE HIM NOW, not just legally.
BBlack6868 LiveTrading McCain will be turning in his grave over the actions of his party...but proud of Romney’s actions
The people are too docile and lazy to protest, continuing to lay on the couch, staring at the tv.
Absolutely. Well said.
@@matthewmcdermit8744 The democrats must have control over both house and senate. Even if drumpf somehow got his fat ass back in there, he won't be doing shit under democratic overview and I doubt they'd vote for no witnesses if he tries to pull his usual shit and is impeached again.
Vote every single dirty ass rethuglikkkan out into oblivion because they have been clear, they don't work for you.
I'm glad that Romney's great speech is recorded for posterity. It will be taught and studied. Loved Colbert referencing A Man for All Seasons.
Lol... down the line, people will indeed look back at these times and not fitting your narrative.
Godfrey Jemand Romney didn’t run for the nomination the same year Trump did. Nice try distorting the facts though. Trump would be proud.
The most real moment of television I’ve seen in a long time.
Now that it's all over can we give props to to the guy in charge of the graphics? The Don and the Giant Impeach graphics have been a real delight through all of this.
I really don't get the, "He probably learned his lesson and won't do it again" sentiment from Senators Collins and Alexander. I've certainly never seen someone in a criminal case acquitted of a felony because the jury felt he probably wouldn't do it again. What kind of legal reasoning is that? He either did it or he didn't. At least Romney had the guts to say he did it.
The worst part is, even if he does do it again and gets caught again, do we think the *next* trial will be any different? The Republicans have learnt they can get away with anything and they now have months to find ways to keep Trump in power. Just waiting for him to declare himself President for Life now...
They just said that. They don't mean it. It's just some stupid excuse to try to justify themselves.
@barb rarick Not true! You're spreading a falsehood. The Defense team pointed out over and over again that there was not a crime committed!! The prosecution never came up with a crime.A crime is when a law is broken. They said he did "it" but never defined or put into words the law/laws broken. The defense team won and President Trump was exonerated.
Rich people live by a different system of law than regular people. That is how America operates.
@@sharongamble9854 A crime is not required for a impeachment, merely an abuse of power and breaking the people's trust is required. Both of which evidence is clear he had done. Also, since you need it black and white, what he did is a crime, it's called black mailing.
Stephen Colbert has the rare gift to be able to tell when he needs to make a joke and when he needs to make a point. When he speaks from his heart, he speaks with conviction and honesty. He's not afraid to stand up for what he truly believes and he does it to make the public truly aware of what is going on. What an outstanding and exceptional man. Bravo.
So true. Thankful for Stephen tonight!
Agreed, and yours is one of the best comments I shall read on this sad subject. Thank you.
well said Brittany !! I couldn't agree more
He's a stoog
Yep. His truth is his truth and no one else's.
Gotta give Romney credit. He is not someone I agree with on a lot of things, but he is an honorable man.
he actually opposed Trump during the campaign as well, and when asked about Obama's presidency he spoke objectively and fairly. i probably disagree with him on literally everything but i always respected him as a man. Trump will switch his ideology whenever it fits him the best, after all not that long ago he openly said Hillary Clinton would make a great president. but people like Sanders and Romney stand by their principles no matter the cost, i'm sure the greatest presidents in the history of this country who did the same would be proud of politicians of this class.
Not as honorable as house representative Tulsi Gabbard. She stood up to more people and more pressure to do the right thing.
?? Huh? Mitt Romney believes the little people should pay all the taxes; he made his fortune by chucking people out of their jobs, honest, decent hard-working people.
I have to give Mitt respect for standing up for his conscience.
And Mitt is already being attacked. Don Jr and Republicans want him ousted for doing what he has a right to do?? This is not a dictatorship! At least not yet.
@Jelly Belly How does that work in your tiny little mind? Alienating all the Republicans... to get elected by... who, exactly? Liberals and Left wingers won't vote for him on his policies, and Fascists and racists won't vote for him due to him having a backbone. So who would vote him into office exactly?
Your copy-paste argument is paper thin, and crumples between my fingers.
you are so right my friend but these idiots cant think past anything but what th ey see on tv or read on the internet , romney is a true traitor a failed buisnessman that has no backbone and his failings in business has costed his previous employees there livelihood, he is a true piece of shit , sorry but hot and steamin also
@@WorldOfARandomVegan because he would put being a mormon over anything and do what they tell him.
@@701garage That was also said about JFK & his Catholicism when he ran (that he do what the Pope told him to do), which was completely bogus then, & is bogus now. As far as the destruction of the separation between church & state, we have much more to fear from Mother-fearing Mike (Pence) than we do Mormon Mitt.
I have been watching Colbert every day on the tube, for years. This episode though I will never forget. Romney deserves all the respect he gets here, in fact, his heartfelt speech made me cry. And we disagree on everything; I'm not even religious myself. But I truly, deeply respect his stance, his will to burn a few bridges, because he is true not just to his oath to his god, but also to the office and the constitution. These are not small things. Here's a man on the right side of history. Bravo!
Is that the same guy that ran against Obama that the left called a racist, sexist, tax evader, and unfit to hold any office? That Romney guy? Just masking sure. Wouldn’t want you to sound like a hypocrite or anything.
Thanks for showing we can be different and still respect each other especially when integrity is present.
@@clarkkent6500 I never heard that. Romney was a solid Governor and ran the Olympics well. I hardly heard a voice that disagreed. Of all the Republicans that ran since Dole he's the only one that didn't worry me if he won - because he is a decent man.
And the poster can't disagree with Romney on everything. It sounds like they both really believe in upholding the US Constitution for starters.
@@clarkkent6500 good actions don't cancel out bad actions, and bad actions do not cancel out good actions. They both exist, and one can give credit where it is due while denouncing poor actions of the same person . It's not hypocrisy. It's being critical. And in this case, Mitt deserves the respect he's getting. This doesn't make up for the dumb crap he's stood/still stands for, but in that moment, he did what no other republican could. And regardless of our political differences, I respect that.
Richard Galvin was even referred to as the next Hitler at one point. Sound familiar?
Telling the truth can sometimes be the most courageous thing one can do.
Romney has proven that he has integrity. The rest of the Republicans in the Senate have proven how crooked they are. They blindly follow their fuhrer.
@@lamarravery4094 Romney has proven that nothing will change his hate of Trump. I watched all the impeachment hearings. Trump didn't commit any crimes. At least, according to the evidence, not hearsay or opinions.
@@lamarravery4094 Romney has proven that his hate of Trump overrides the evidence of no wrongdoing on Trump's side. I watched the entire trial. Trump is not guilty.
Lev Shneider who cares if you’ve watched the entire trial? You keep copying and pasting the same thing everywhere. You’re speaking about one specific person, Romney doesn’t control the entire senate. And Trump is definitely, unequivocally guilty.
Yeah. The truth is the left has completely lost the plot.
Wow, Romney's speech was intense. And so was Colbert's. It heals the soul to hear good men speak the truth in this time of turmoil. Now please everyone, vote for a decent candidate next election. We need it !
Good voting is not the best. You realize Trump lost the popular vote? He won because Russia owns the GOP.
America Please do yourself a favor:
1) read books on politics (preferably from the liberal side)
2) educate yourself on both sides on the political areana
3) Get up and vote democrat!
Groovy Bear Bernie2020 is good, now that Yang is not a candidate.
"monstrous child" captures it perfectly.
With way to much power
Say what you will about Mitt Romney, but that took some serious balls. Respect.
Also god bless Stephen Colbert.
So these days and age you need big balls to apply justice... sad.
It didn't take balls for a man who live by God and the truth.
@@NeilNewsNetwork yeah sure
Nah, he’s just bitter & jealous of Trump, he was never going to back Trump.
Moony Romney seemed to fawn over Trump when he was first elected, then fell silent until recently. Too bad he didn't speak up earlier or protest or make public statements like George Conway. In the end he was able to let his religion guide him and clear his conscience. Still with the Republican Party though. Vote ALL Republicans out!!!
A republican speaking the truth "is like finding water in the desert". So rare and much appreciated. Praise to Mitt Romney.
And praise to Bolton, McCain, Cheney, Bush and all the warmongers !! Once that anyone betrayed Trump for personal reasons he became automatically the most moral men a fighter for justice and peace. Everyone knew that Romney wait a good moment to pay back to Trump. What a shame! You don't have any moral standard.
@ripperman ichc : You understood that ? I'm still trying to make sense of it. Obviously something lost in the translation from the little Russian bot.
@@adiaarau4463 Would you try to repeat that after a little nap. please?
@@edgarhelbling6525 yes now your hero is John Bolton! And yes those who oppose Trump are warmongers!! Did you forget how you cried hysterically when he announced the retreat from Syria?
Dav A hold this L loser
Romney's vote is the perfect example of what values and ethics mean. These two concepts are real only when there is risk to the person who is adhering to them. Without that risk they are nothing more than empty phrases. Most times these two concepts are considered noble but they are really quite scary because to actually adhere to them, you may have to risk quite a bit.
Don't forget to vote! 🇺🇸
harrymeepharry unfortunately it's already bought and sold to trump.....lie,cheat and steal...the gop way
@@auralfury GO VOTE! The can't fudge the results in they are overwhelming.
ANY DEM CANDIDATE.
At this point it's not about who America even ends up with, it's about who America gets rid of.
That's how sickening this all is.
@@auralfury lol sure, go and vote, have a historical turn out, that type of behavior and mid set, got us here
@@auralfury sorry, but you're wrong 🖕
“I’m moved to tears by the Integrity of a Republican Senator *with* a Sense Of Honor and Human Decency” was a sentence I thought I’d never say before this segment. Thank you for proving me wrong, Mitt Romney; you have my sincere respect. 🙂😢
A 'republican with integrity' is just a politician with his hand out, who hasn't been paid off, YET.
Mitt Romney is like if Jeffrey Dahmer only ate enough to keep his victims alive. He's still a lying, scheming politician. VOTE OUT THE INCUMBENTS!
Yes,,,, I feel once again restore by brother Mitt..Thank u😃
that was after he told every gop member that if we impeach trump he could run in his spot. sounds like integrity right
I love Stephen Colberts comedy, but wow is he moving when he gets serious. That was remarkable, extremely well done.
I agree. I think he summed up the solemnity of the oath and how deeply disgraceful it is to just put your fingers in your ears and refuse to do what you promised, what you *swore* you would. I guess they were assuming and hoping it would be another Democrat who was being impeached.
Yes except for the Jesus part
Between his his words and Romney's speech, I was almost brought to tears.
I love this country, and I hate watching it be defiled by the soulless cowards in the GOP.
The Corporate Establishment Democrats aren't much better than the Republicans either.
It's time for a return to decency, for a return to the principles that this country was founded on * "We The People" *
It's time for a true Political Revolution, the likes of which hasn't been attempted for since FDR. #NotMeUs
@An Sar comparing the GOP and Dems is like comparing Fant4stic with Thor 2. Both are bad and not worth our time, but one is at least actually watchable while the other is just embarrassing to look at
Spot on!
It takes great courage to stand tall when those around you are bowing and scraping. Bravo, Senator Mitt Romney. You're a grown man amidst a bunch of overgrown boys!
"Hearing Mitt Romney take his oath to God seriously was like finding water in the desert."
OK, who wrote that? Who wrote it!
That was good. The rest of it, too. That was some good writing there. Respect.
Well at least the godless left has Mitt Romney, acquittal makes impeachment petty useless null and void. Poor Nancy having a temper tantrum @ the SOTU speech. Priceless !
Bubbles is a troll. Best to ignore them. Engaging would only encourage them, and waste time you could better spend watching cute animal videos.
Bubbles is a copy/paste troll, yes, please ignore him. He obviously couldn't even be bothered to actually watch the video.
@@TheLegendofphantom lol agreed...
@@OneTraveller lol. Agreed
Wow, there's one real, actual Republican left. Take heart, Senator, you reap what you sow. And, in the midst of a terrible moment for this country, you stood up, and did the right thing.
Well at least the godless left has Mitt Romney, acquittal makes impeachment petty useless null and void. Poor Nancy having a temper tantrum @ the SOTU speech. Priceless !
Good call, Senator Romney! Now let’s VOTE the remaining cowards out of office asap!!!
@@bubbles3161 Tell that to Bill Clinton. Even when acquitted, being impeached does tend to follow you around.
@@bubbles3161 You're just jealous Mitt found his soul and testicles in the same box.
That was a deep speech.
I'm from Utah and I'm very proud of my senator today.
Im from Democratic Massachusetts and Im proud of our ex Governor.
You should be proud. Romney has morals and at the risk of being vulgar, has some brass b*lls to go against the president. Respect ✊🏼
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@@nickpadgen2490 I assume that NPClone refers to Utah as being a teatotal (Mormon) State.
Never in my life did I think for a minute that I would feel this respect for Mitt Romney. He's no saint and has done some pretty crappy things but this show of bravery was a wonderful shock. Here's to his honesty, a breath of fresh air 💜
When a man takes an oath, he's holding his own self in his own hands. Like water. And if he opens his fingers then he needn't hope to find himself again.
Love it. Nathaniel’s message, that is.
Nathaniel Ledoux VOTE Blue to restore sanity!!
Hahaha
Back in 2012 republicans were riled up against Obama, even calling him anti-Christ.
In one rally one of his supporters said that she was scared of Obama winning or thought he would ruin the country.... something like that. Mitt Romney defended Obama telling the crowd that he knew Obama and that Obama was a good man. That the election is about differences of opinions and the direction of the nation but not about if the country chooses good or evil and weather it would survive.
@@ville307 that wasn't Mitt Romney, it was John McCain!
Feeling weirdly proud of Mitt Romney. This and the healthcare vote by John McCain show that, even if you disagreed with them, the GOP used to nominate candidates with some principles....
And how sad is it that the emphasis is on "USED to".
That's like buying a box of apples and going home to find they're all rotten. You then find a good one in the pile and say "they may be crooks but at least they have SOME decency..."
I really respect Mitt Romney. It was strange that when he ran for President as a Republican that he had to run against his own innovative and successful medical insurance program in Massachusetts.
Imagine if McCain was alive today. McCain and Romney teaming up would been interesting to see during the trials.
Romney is a fence rider he was a 50/50 vote so nothing that wasn't expected. Not brave enough to stand up to trump
Collins lies all the time. She seems like she's wavering then falls in line with her party 100% of the time.
Quit giving her air time.
Too right!!! She & Murkowski are the biggest hypocrites in the entire Congress.
And they must quit calling her (& Murkowski) a moderate. She/they tow the hard-right party line every time they get the chance to be moderate. Quit giving either of them air time. They are fakes.
waterandafter -totally agree!
@ True that. Moscow Mitch Leningrad Lindsay, Creepy Cruz, Dirty Devin Nunes, Jerky Jim Jordan & all their minions are the most horrid hypcrites, but Collins (especially) & Murkowski routinely & predictably put on a chest-beating, pearl-clutching show EVERY time they must do their jobs, & vote their consciences, but no matter what, they vote the party line every time, after very public displays of hand-wringing. It's sickening. I guess that is why I said what I did. I expect Moscow Mitch, Leningrad, & minions to be the hypocritical scumbags they are, but initially thought (many years ago) that these two women were different, so feeling more vitriolic against them lately.
i'm from Maine, it's infuriating
Never been a fan of Mitt Romney.
I'm also a staunch atheist.
His speech was incredibly touching and sincere.
I could feel those words and he meant every one of them.
That's what morals and integrity can do when they're upheld.
I am amazed and have gain alot of respect for Mitt today.
Thank you sir.
I'm sorry your fellow Republicans, and the president himself, will drag you through the mud for this.
You dont deserve it.
I think he was full of it. He wants to look like the good guy.
I feel more sorry for Tulsi Gabbard, who was already dragged through the mud. I'm a registered Dem lifelong and I don't support my party any more. The Republicans have more integrity than they do.
You're a staunch sufferer of TDS.
@@randomfullywonderful im a liberal. And I hate trump
I kinda wish, Mitt Romney won in 2012...🖕 Obama, I agree with Stephen Colbert, in the end there...😁
Holy shit now that's how you do a monologue. Poignant, informative, and hilarious. Best late night host on television.
Conan
This is like telling a child to "stop and think about what you did" knowing full well they will think about how to NOT get caught a second time.
After they promise that they didn’t eat all the cake, while grinning and covered in icing.
Sen. Romney's speech is for the history books. There is a kind of kinetic power in truth that no one can deny, though many willfully turn away.
Romney is an idiot.
Romney pandered to his voters. IF he had integrity and goodness...he would NOT have voted "NOT GUILTY" on Article 2. Trump is laughing all the way to the whorehouse...... I mean White House.....ROMNEY WAS CAREFUL TO PANDER TO TRUMP'S RADICAL EVANGELICAL RIGHT. Watch Romney run for president. Another phony.
As Terry Pratchett said in the book of the same name, "The Truth" has got its boots on...
I live in Romney’s district and sent him an email asking his opinion on the trial back in December. He basically told me what he said in his speech. And he followed through with what he promised to me. I couldn’t be prouder to vote for a Republican senator next time around (as much as I hate to say it). At least someone in the bleeding maw of that party can stand up for our constitution and country! God bless ya, Mitt!
Stephen...you made me cry. Thank you for having the integrity, empathy & humility to give credit where credit is due.
@Barry Mycockiner Trump/2020 MUGA Make US Gullible Again order your MUGA hat now only $199 made in China.
@Barry Mycockiner, are you crying about the fact that the USA is now classed as a flawed democracy?
No, you people don’t care about anything.
@Barry Mycockiner Barry. Sweetheart.
Unless you are one of the already richest few %, Drumf rreeeaaaaaly does not care at all about you and you most definitely are not in some 'team against the world'.
The gop is using you.
"He probably learned his lesson and won't do it again"... So they still see him as a child. They scolded him and HOPE he'll do better from now on. Like a "good boy"! If he has learned anything, it's that he can get away with anything!
So the republicans are being the indulgent mother who can’t handle denying her darling and the democrats are the straight edge father who’s contemplating military school.
@@SunflowerSpotlight Actually he did go to military school, but when time came to put what he learned into action, that is, go to war, he again got away with it by getting the infamous "bone spur" deferment. Like I said, he gets away with anything and everything!
tRump has learned NOTHING!
@Ron Booker I guess Trump isn't the only one with honesty issues...
@@SunflowerSpotlight Given Donny-boy's relationship to the Pubbies, and even his own base, this isn't an indulgent mother, this is a physically abused mother who's been beaten into submission. They know Trump was the wrong horse to back, but they can't withdraw support without looking like they made a mistake and losing any illusion of respectability they still have.
Never would have thought, that Mitt Romney would be the shining example of a good senator
F. O. it takes a lot of fucking balls to do the right thing knowing full well that his allies would abandon him. show some respect
Well, the ACA was originally Romney's plan.
@@matthewsawyer4864 Very true...when he was governor of Massachusetts. I had forgotten about that!
@@MikhailKalashnikovMiG He's done plenty of other bad things just like any other typical republican, quit telling other people what to do
The irony is, had Romney won in 2012 we wouldn’t have the debacle of trump now.
😂🤣😂🤣😂
Thank You Stephen!!!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You were right on!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!
When Mitt took that long pause, he must be thinking that he just kiss his remaining political career good bye. But history will remember him as the lone boy that stood up to the school bully.
Or you're looking at the next leader of the new Republican party. He and we will find out in November.
The school bully, who for the moment is the son of the school's biggest sponsor and thus the star quarterback (but not because of his athletic skills).
Seriously, I think it's more likely that he choked up thinking about how this party that he and his father had belonged to has lost its way, and maybe he was grateful for his faith that made it possible for him to make such a decision.
I doubt he was giving much thought to his career in the sense you suggested.
I like to think he was saying a silent prayer for the souls of all the other Republican Senators and the GOP. RIP.
I imagine Romney's conscience has been weighing on him for some time now. I think it was a relief for him to finally unload that burden.
Thank you Mitt Rodney you have golden Balls and history will remember you as Great American who is looking after the American people and not like others that need to cover up a failure of a President for their own gain. 👏👏👏👏👏
Yes, yes, 1000x YES. Thank you, Mitt, for doing what is right, and thank you, Stephen, for acknowledging him.
DUMB!!
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
- Theodore Roosevelt
Servile is an excellent word.
It's called nationalism. Nationalism is when you side with your government regardless of its actions. A Patriot will try to correct his/her country when it is wrong.
@Mr Anderson. There is a difference between respecting an office and the holder of that office. Chump doesn't respect the office of president of the united States. Also the American people voted for Hillary Clinton.
Interesting that you say that an individual should respect the president then call that individual a chump ... smacks of hypocrisy to me!🤔
@Mr Anderson Not the vast majority Americans voted for trump but only the beleaguered and misguided gullible zombies did. American didn't vote for trump ! They cheated !
I live in Utah and hurts to hear those who disparage his name. He is standing for something that he believes in. Proud to have him as my senator.
I'm from Utah as well. I'm extremely proud. Thank you Mitt.
Ryan Bohman Please let him know. We in SC can only dream of such bravery.
WA here. Wasn't a Mitt fan in during his campaign but I've gone 180 overnight after seeing this speech. Kudos.
I live in Utah. People in Utah have donated thousands of dollars to buy ads in newspapers throughout Utah to publicly thank Mitt for taking a stand. A lot of the people who have contributed are liberals.
Just don't let him stand behind your back with a knife.
You get our respect Mitt Romney! We all proud of you for speaking the truth. Thank you!
He learned there are no consequences, that's what he learned...
Let's teach him a different lesson in November- despite his election-rigging that will occur- and then let the lawyers at him in REAL courts!
That is because Dems suck
OnAndOnItGoes Consequences for what? Democrats saw this bs impeachment as a route to the 2020 election. “If we don’t impeach him, he might win!”
OnAndOnItGoes: Amen.
Can I add a word? “AGAIN”
Patrick Bullard How? Because I quoted a democrat? Or do you still think Trump is a secret Russian agent? Maybe you are just dumb. Ya think?
I'm not even religious, but I found that speech by Romney and Colbert's follow up quite moving.
Same. Religion aside, the idea of an oath being a thing of immense weight and importance, the image of holding oneself in their own hands like water… They’re things I’ve carried with me ever since I first saw this. Sometimes I come back here just to remind myself and reaffirm my own convictions.
Remember, remember, this 3rd of November
To dutifully exercise your right to vote
I see no reason why this Senate's treason
Should ever be forgot.
You are so hopeful, as am I. But most people have short memories. 😢
They will need constant reminders.
That or wait two days and blow it up
Yeah, we finally get our own version of the "Remember remember" song...
Not entirely sure if that's a good thing, but yeah...
"...Should ever be forgot."
In the USA ? One news cycle, two tops. Oh hey ! Look at what that kooky celeb is doing now !
@@cathieludemann5879 #RememberInNovember
Good for sen.mitt Romney “ he was acting like a real man” before god and all free nations
@@Pit.Gutzmann erm....he did vote to admit witnesses in the senate...
Luis Alberto mendez Montoya he wants to be President ......
Pit Gutzmann yep. He wants to be president. He moves to get elected .
@@Moriadin I agree with you, 100%!
Lindalee Law Yep, he wants to challenge Pence 2024
Mitt Romney is an honourable man ♥️
Lol simp I mean sheep
RUclipsr Amen.
*NEVER thought I would say this, but "Thank You Mitt Romney".*
*I'm a questioner when it comes to religion and my biggest pet peeve about those who profess to fear and believe in a God, But when it comes to proving that faith, and walk the right path, they IMMEDIATELY abandon any guidance that their own religion expects of them.*
*But IMO, Mitt Romney, even though I disagree on NUMEROUS issues that surround him, ("Corporations are people my friend"), HAS proven his character when it came to his beliefs, and for that I respect you sir.*
@silverbird58 You seem to heavily overestimate the value of belief systems. Studies have shown generally, better development of empathy for children raised as atheist compared to those raised as christian. The vast majority of things supposedly 'taught' by religion to be critical to moral life come about intuitively. (Those values and moral systems which serve as the bases of law).
The only value religion has (other than the self fulfilling prophecies implied by itself) is the emotional benefit many don't require or even experience.
The perfect monologue
Thanks Mitt Romney! Thanks Stephen Colbert!
Exactly what I thought! I've been trying to remember....if I ever heard a better one.
Maybe Jimmy Kimmel about his newborn son....but certainly top 3 ever and I've been watching most late night shows for about 20 years almost religiously!
There is no change if there is no consequences for your actions.
But if course when you've done nothing wrong, and the person who you supposedly "bribed" or "quid pro quo" or "pressured," says you did nothing wrong, then of course there should be no consequences.
@@keithhakanson6520 Sure, sure. 👌
@@keithhakanson6520
It isn't up to Zielinski to decide whether what Trump did was wrong. Its OUR LAWS that were infringed, not Ukraine.
Be strong Senator Mitt Romney, you have many Constitution loving Americans that swear to speak your name as a patriot when we recall this Impeachment.
Superbly spoken, Monsieur Colbert.
Mitt Romney wanted to be caught on the right side of history, respect.
Mitt Romney denounced Trump when he thought he wouldn't win against Hillary. Then when he became the president, flipped completely to the point he was happy to receive Trump's endorsement even after saying he would never accept his endorsement and now this. Another calculated move to pump himself up. It is not respectful when a person clearly flips over to what he thinks will favor him more in the nearby future.
Exactly!
How can people be dooped so easily every time. He did this to manipulate his base and keep his seat, knowing that his one vote wouldn't change the outcome. If had spoken up at the beginning like that when all the same evidence was there then I could give respect. But he did this purely to save face.
@@donnmckee4973perhaps..I found it to be sincere.
Becca E 🙏🏻
That speech by Mitt Romney was extraordinary, i encourage you to listen to it in full. It moved this former Republican to tears, it is a glimmer of light and hope during the darkest days.
Tristan MacMahons He still voted not guilty
Absolutely agree and I am also a former republican, actually voted for Romney. The republicans started leaving me long ago but it was 2015 when Trump came along that I finally said enough.
@@MrMkayultra -- He voted not guilty on obstruction of Congress, and Trump's guilt on that was every bit as clear as his guilt on the Ukraine shakedown. But Romney did vote guilty on the abuse of power count, which was literally historic; the first time a Senator has voted against a president of his own party.
There are good Republicans. LINCOLN was a Republican. I don't know who those... "people" calling themselves Republicans now are, but they're NOT Republicans.
Wow, look how low republicunts drove you... sad.
The man that has been sued 1000s of times learned his lesson.... Riiiight.
Earth Florida yep 3rd wife stormy, this guys like the new Jesus!!
Earth Florida your disgusting president admitted in court to stealing from a charity recently, where are your morals?
"Trump is going to change."
I legit burst out into laughter. Best joke of the year so far.
Me too because he doesn't need to change
@@someonerandom9939 Aww.. so cute.
@@someonerandom9939 oh, I'm pretty sure he needs changing six times a day. Know why he wears those fat boy pants?
... Depends. XXL size. Super absorbent. Perfect for the laziest POS to ever sit behind the Resolute Desk.
@@sdc363 I agree its cute when people blindly believe propaganda because they don't like someone.
me too
Well, I've stayed up later than usual to hear what you had to say, Stephen, and I'm happy to say you didn't disappoint me. And a thank you to Mitt Romney, which is something I never thought I would say.
Mitt Romney will be able to live with himself, and history will show he, and only he, in the entire GOP senate made the right choice. I salute him for his courage to stand by his oath and the Constitution. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
MikeR when he ran against Obama liberals vilified him about his folder of women’s names, hauling his dog on the car roof, etc. Same as Bolton. Democrats hated him, until they loved him.
Well said. And the truth.
Are you serious? He did it because he is jealous of trump
MikeR so I take from this that Romney will be campaigning to be the next republican president?
🛑 he is a sore loser
Cheers to Mitt. More courage than any politician in this moment.
Unless it's forged by Mitch McConnell 😑😒🙄
"Corporations are people my friend." - Mitt Romney
you're forgetting the Democrats......
Hahahahahahaha Mitt Romney didn't do this because he's courageous, he did this precisely because he knew it wouldn't mean anything. He knows his constituents in Utah aren't huge fans of Trump, so he does this to throw them a bone and knows full well it won't lead to anything. If his vote was the deciding factor in this fiasco, it's far more likely that he would've abstained over anything else.
All this shows is that there's a lot of gullible people out there willing to claim Mitt a member of the "resistance" when he's anything but. This means nothing and it's a useful political tool for him to whip out at any moment in the future if and when he goes back to rubber stamping anything Trump wants after this.
@@Justbase I know what you mean--but Sen. Romney is the first senator in U.S. history to vote to impeach a president in his own party. That took guts.
Thanks Colbert for that great speech at the end.! How true, how true! :)
When romney paused I felt the weight of the sincerity of his actions. Politically he will gain nothing from this vote but he will keep his soul and his dignity. Please all Utahn's vote romney in every election.
Massachusetts still loves Mitt Romney too...
That was gut-wrenching. Romney will be remembered fondly for that speech. I cannot believe we're at this point.
UnwarrantedCuriosity TRUMP2020
Ruth I AM WHAT I AM ! TRUMP2020
Vadika Munster exactly. Looking for one last spotlight of attention lol
I hope Bolton watched Romney's speech. Maybe it made him think "That could have been *my* moment of history."
Yep, Bolton blew it. Boycott Bolton's Book.
Get it from the library if you must read it but not one red cent for the chicken hawk's book! American taxpayers paid for his story when he took a salary as a public servant. He swore to protect the Constitution,too, and he's derelict in his duty.
Yep!
The most dangerous men to any criminal organization, are the ones who still have a bit of integrity. Trump, the RNC, and right-wing media will do everything in their power to discredit, embarrass, and "politically assassinate" Romney in 2024 for his betrayal.
How is this Bolton's fault? He stated that he'd testify in the Senate. Every other impeachment (all two of them) the Senate *did* call witnesses. And in the case of Nixon, the investigations *started* in the Senate. The GOP senators voted that they *wished* to remain ignorant, and they *refused* to interview anyone under oath. That's where the problem is.
Did it ever occur to you that if Bolton can write a book about it, he could easily have testified in front of congress. A book is not sworn testimony under cross examination, he can say virtually anything in a book and get away with it. The more salacious, the more copies it sells. If he wanted the public to know what happened so bad, he could have volunteered to testify. He did not. His motives are pretty obvious, and this is from a man who has said he would gladly lie to the american public if he thought it was in their best interests, and a man the left hated right up until 5 seconds ago.
He knows he's above the law and nobody will hold him accountable.....im sure he'll follow the rules from now on. Said no one with a brain
Mark T those were essentially the words used against Hitler during appeasement
@@Poketom-ob1dl Terrifying, isn't it?!? Don't know how people can be so blind.
@@pennyhollifield9431 You guys are still using Hitler comparisons???
@@Poketom-ob1dl That is such a bitch move :(
What law did he break?
What a powerful monologue. Bravo Mr. Colbert!
I'm proud that Mitt is from where I live. He is what Integrity looks like. Republicans could learn from him
Absolutely agree dear
You should be proud, he did his job and he stayed loyal to his oath to do so.
@@steviemcleish84 thanks for stating the obvious dushbag. Lol
@Starr Davis all out respect, as a human being, no party, etc..
@@lordone636 He didn't say not guilty he is the only Republican that voted him guilty
His hesitation there was because he does take his religion and his oath to god seriously. So many do not. He will be remembered well because he stood up and said no I will not go along. God bless him for doing the right thing.
Amen.
That they blow off their oath so easily shows the contempt the Republican Senators have for both the Constitution and God
@Tube Tube
If you're referring to Drumpf, you do realize he only got elected because of the Electoral College, right? He lost the popular vote by 3 million votes
Mitt Romney gained so much of my respect and I'm sure the respect of many others.
romney is a venture capitalist, a horrible human being, and even he can't stomach trump.
Yup. He finally did the right thing once he was sure it wouldn't matter.
Yeah, i can understand your sentiment... but being simply honest should not be something to praise a senator for. You know... it should be normal, not something special.
@quietman356 123455 Press X to doubt, 2008 is not like 2016. Gtfo lol (It was quite the tame shit ever in terms of elections)
That's what real Americans do, stand up for the Constitution and not some ideology that makes you feel good.
Thank you, Stephen, for all the right words, and for a laugh.
Yes. Mitt Romney is water in the desert. He did what was right when it mattered. We will not forget.
J Westfall Davis right! Remember what you said when he ran against Obama?
Trump is totally innocent.
@@guillermoalejandrocaballer8103 He is not.
Yeah he hopes you won't forget, because he can't stop dreaming of being president.
He's a calculating scumbag like all Republicans. He has no worries about Trump's rabid supporters - he's the most popular Mormon in a Mormon state. So he was able to do his job an accept the facts. He deserves no accolades for doing his job. Even then he had to cover himself by only voting for one of the articles. He's just a sweet God loving vulture capitalist of a man.
@@mikeh7023 Ditto!
I never thought I would hear something so inspiring and HONEST from a republican. Ever
A modern Republican anyways. Icbw, but wasnt Lincoln a Republican?
I remember hearing some honest things from them when I was a kid.
Why so sour? Isn't it great when the President of USA isn't guilty of anything? Its a blessing, not a curse. Why do you want him to be corrupt?
@@hedegaard8 Well, he is corrupt regardless of what I want or think...
@@hedegaard8 So very true. Thankful to read your point of view. I am in agreement with you. Why would we want the President to be found guilty. It is a blessing that there are a few people who hold to "innocent until proven guilty". Best wishes and thank you.
Need to have Romney on your show. Haven't seen this kind of integrity for some time.
Kokubu Family L loser
Kokubu Family Romney cringes every time liberals support him
Hey, He either has integrity or he doesnt!
I'd like to see that, too. Not sure if he'd come to Stephen's show, but I bet it'd be super interesting.
I never write public comments but I cried at the Mitt Romney section of the monologue. Was very sincere and sad but had a glimmer of hope.
Turn off fake news and regain your sanity, fool. Ukraine hoax is yet another Dem failure.
Utmost respect for Mitt Romney, he's going to be a pariah within his own party now. I think the history books will treat him well.
You'll feel differently when your convicted on hearsay, rather than truth or fact.
@@2011JYC "I can't be guilty of murder! See! All of the witnesses are dead!"
I wonder whether Miss Lindsey will try to adopt him to be his new daddy?
I’m not American and I have high respect for the man. Democracy lives in only one person in the Republican Party
@@2011JYC hearsay? As in did you hear how many replublicans say he did it. Or as in we couldn't hear what any witnesses had to say because the gop blocked them. Ohh wait you must mean when I heard trumps defense say cheating in an election is in the public interest?
Salute to Mitt Romney for still having a pair!
They're in 'magic' underwear, but still.
Not just pair or a backbone, but I do believe Romney proves he has a unique quality among all of his peers . . . a conscience and a human soul!
Michael Adams he’s got not much to lose.
@@DanielA-lp7sw You do know the the Trump GOP is trying to force him out of his senate seat. His political career is basically over. He had lots to lose but he made the right decision anyway. #countryoverparty
im not so sure about that, hes pretty popular in Utah
It's a rare night when LSSC puts tears in my eyes other than tears of laughter. Thank you, sir, for so eloquently expressing what so many of us feel in the face of this incredible travesty of justice.
You really expected 2/3rds of the senate to convict on absolutely nothing?
@@hzuiel I did not expect 2/3 of the senate to convict because they've sold out the country. If you still believe, after all the evidence that was presented, there was 'absolutely nothing' you are part of the problem and there's nothing more to say.
True this! Thank you. :D
@@sadewolfkitten There was no evidence. Literally zero. Every single witness they put forward, under cross examination, said that they were assuming, presuming, connecting the dots, reading between the lines. Not a single one had first hand knowledge of the president's intentions. Without establishment of intent, you don't have a crime. They are presuming it was for political benefit in the 2020 election, but there is literally not one piece of evidence to indicate that. The aid wasn't going to expire until october 1st, it was released on september 11th, there is no way to prove that Trump wouldn't have released the aid on time.
The house also failed to employ the actual procedure within the the ICA to resolve a dispute with the executive on release of funds.
The entire process and investigation has been ridiculous, closed door hearings with selective leaks to the media, whatever leaks would make Trump look the worst, several people who were interviewed that made Trump look better were never allowed to be interviewed in public by house republicans, and at least one of those testimony still has not been seen by anyone but the committee.
You are also probably unaware the the same day Trump has his second phone call with zelensky, the IMF was going to be meeting with him to discuss corruption in ukraine, and the aid was released to ukraine on the same exact day the IMF released loan guarantees to urkaine.
You are also probably unaware that the bank of latvia flagged wire transfers and sent an affidavit to the ukraine prosecutor's office stating that millions had gone through shell companies in cyprus, to latvian banks to be laundered to hunter biden. This has been reported on in urkaine and in europe, but somehow not in mainstream media here. Reporters were reporting on hunter biden and his business dealings from 2015-2019 early, then biden says he is running and the stories stop, then trump makes his infamous call and the transcript is released and suddenly they all start retracting their stories and saying the urkaine biden story is a dubunked conspiracy theory.
If Trump's goal was to knock joe biden out of the 2020 election, why was rudy giuliani investigating in ukraine in 2018? Almost a full year before biden announced he was running?
Every single thing you think you know about the case is either a lie or a misrepresentation because schiff was hoping to control the narrative from start to finish.
@@hzuiel We forget that you are blind. How can we expect you to know what an elephant is when you cannot see.
Best stand up I’ve seen Colbert do yet. Bravo
Mitt Romney gained stature with that speech. He opened a door. Let's see if anyone else follows him thru it.
Kate Hillenbrand he walked off a cliff
@@HubertofLiege Republicans walking off a cliff would be a good start...
@@HubertofLiege He did his job. He spoke the truth. He took his oath seriously. He honored his Country.
Becky Bowen he’s a traitor to the party. He will be dealt with by his voters.
He had good speech writers
Sometimes Colbert can touch greatness with his monologues. This is one of them. John Stewart got the country through the G. W. Bush years. Colbert is getting us through these dark times.
to me, Seth Meyers looks more like the one currently wearing that crown. this was a beautiful monologue, and Colbert really nails the political angles some of the time. but i don't always think his take is the most incisive - like heaping all this praise on romney while glossing over the fact that he only voted to convict on one of the two counts (can you imagine thinking that trump didn't obstruct congress?). "A Closer Look" usually digs deep into the issues of the day, in a way that i think is more critical and more informative than Colbert's angle. on the other hand, Colbert really sells it with his personality and emotion.
anyway, obviously i'm a fan of both! but Seth Meyers is carrying the "dark times" torch highest for me, anyway.
Don't forget RANDY RAINBOW! 🌈
Wow - that was powerful! - what wisdom.
When our late night talk hosts remind us of our most profound philosophy and values.
Yes, than goodness someone reminds of us our values.
D DiGiorgio TRUMP2020
Our Ethics our behaviors and yes what we value. Thank you
“You should worship God not golden cows”....I’m dead! 😂 and I don’t feel bad at all because Donald trump has insulted women worst.
Also, hearing the sadness in Stephens voice at the end really struck a chord. This is a difficult topic to cover and I really do appreciate the comedic effort that goes into making things a bit more bearable.
Nex
I love Steve
But I just couldn’t....
Not this time
Mitt Romney has just secured for himself a place in history as a hero of the old Republic. Much Respect.
Well said, sir.
Edward Miessner LOL like it matters
LOL - multi colour coat comes to mind.
If he was the hero you say he is he would have voted yes on both counts. If he were the Hero you say he is he would have gotten other Republicans to back his play. IF he was the hero you say he is he would have pushed for more witnesses.
...
Evil is evil. Greater...lesser, it's all the same.
@@Fenris30 Mitt Romney is not responsible for the conduct of his peers. I applaud his courage to stand up and be counted.
This is why Colbert is the love of my TV watching life. He is intelligent in his humor and he possesses great wisdom and appreciation for a deeper understanding of the human experience. He is articulate with a "tremendous" grasp of the English language...he has words, all the words, the best words, he has all the best words. Some people think he is like a smart person. lol. Trump is such an embarrassment.
"Thanks, Obama" is funny...now.
And scary.
@jasons And yet here you are watching and commenting.
@@rightchordleadership *scoffs*
@Jason S hmmm. Are you sitting comfortably? Have you brushed your teeth and changed your diaper? Then let's sit down and spot the moron together...
@@rightchordleadership SO right - my thought exactly.
When Stephen starts reciting something it's just beautiful ❤️
Romney's words carried more weight than either those of any Democrat or Republican. I salute his courage and applaud his conviction. He took both his oath as a Senator, oath as a Juror and responsibly as a leader whole heatedly. Too bad this strength of character isn't shared by all of those serving in Congress.
The comedians are more informative and insightful than the news people. This is America
Also, India right now.
Depends on where you get your news from.
this is a “late night show” should not get confused and think this is a news channel. extremely biased late night show , 2% real
Its been America for the last 20 years
@@Mcdonalotto You are right, this isn't a news channel, but it's one of the few things keeping me sane.
Mitt Romney is more principled than I expected. Mad respect.
Or thought Trump would be impeached and was hedging his bets and bet wrong.
Oh yes of course, a republican is all principled and sh!t... when he does your bidding. Stfu loser.
Trump in 2020. Put your money on it.
@@funbigly Oh? How do you know I'm not republican? I almost voted for Mitt when he ran for president in 2012. Very presumptuous of you. However, true. I have always been nonpartisan.
@@funbigly Obviously a republican can be principled. The republican party was once quite principled. Now both parties have festered with corruption and betrayed the american people. 😤
I STILL get goosebumps hearing Romney's brave, truthful (although belated) speech. Thank you, Sen. Romney!
When someone told the Republicans they had to abide by their oath they thought it meant abide by the Oaf!
Stewart Smith Hahahahaha! You’re so funny! I wish I came up with that stinger of a joke.
Stewart Smith BRAVO!!! Roflmfbo - too funny!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
It's absurd that a senator would get flack for upholding his oath of office. How cowardly the rest of the GOP truly are.
Our whole government is absurd right now...we're living in an absurd time.
I was looking at the comments on Twitter about Romney's speech and I didn't realise that I'd brought up someone connected to Fox news. The absolute hatred and vitriol spewing forth from these Christians right wingers was unbelievable. "Back-stabbing" Trump. "Should be stripped of his Senate seat". Corrupted by the left. No place in the Republican party for him. Disrespected President Trump and the American People. It really was scary. Absolutely no dissent was allowed. If they were face to face I'm sure they'd be goose-stepping.
Mitt Romney has actually earned my respect!
@@StephBer1 They're in a cult.
I'm just glad there are a few real people in office, thank God.
Senator Romney, thank you for choosing your country over your party, right over wrong, and bravery over cowardice.
While Romney put America first, his colleagues put Trump first, once again.
God bless the freedoms we have, and in particular the ability to broadcast news, entertainment and opinions. And although these last few days have torn up my gut and heart, I found 2 rays of hope: Mitt Romney and, always, Stephen Colbert. I couldn’t laugh after the acquittal of tRump, I couldn’t speak. But I watched this and laughed & wept. Thank you, Colbert & CBS for that gift.