My kids assure me that he and his creepy sidekick, the guy with really strange contact lenses, Colbert, are "cool." I do not think Dude Obama could have won without Stewart expending his "cool" to drive out the nitwits who have just barely gotten their drivers' licenses. I suspect that most of Stewart's audience may be legally adult, but are dependents on parents who are regularly mocked and derided on the Daily Show.
Just as we pay attention to the high-school textbooks being selected in Austin, Texas, we should be aware of what goes on on the Daily Show.
Stewart is a tool.. NOT using him is the thing to do..
I understand his particular brand of “humor” - I just don’t find him funny.
I’ve seen some FReepers castigated for even mentioning JS but personally I agree with you. It’s always good to watch your enemies actions. And that is the problem with JS - he has so clearly declared himself to be our enemy. Sure every once in a blue moon he will actually deign to criticize a lefty, but the vast majority of his time is spent making mountains out of molehills.
Your right. There have been many studies that can be found through organizations that watch such things and believe that Jon Stewart is the most trusted broadcaster out there.
people believe this comedian is bringing them real news - he does it in a way with comedy that gets him ratings.
I think that you have a great idea.