And when i saw their pictures i was not the least bit surprised.. it's exactly the kind of people i expected to do drumpf's bidding. That might be stereotyping but it's fucking accurate.
I can’t believe Josh Hawley wasn’t absolutely ruined by that pic of him raising a fist for the rioters, he’s a traitor to his country and that pic will outlive him
Yep! I remember watching this at the time and hoping but not believing that the Republicans would finally cast him aside. The nightmare and the Republican shame continues.
It's maddening how many Americans are pretending like January 6 didn't happen. It's so blatantly obvious with the video clips, and they've had their heads in the sand for 3 damn years.
"The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it" - Albert Einstein
We're going to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue and I'll be with you! When Jim Jones told his followers to drink the koolaid, he drank it too, he didn't go watch it on tv like the law and order president did.
Trump supporters ripping down the United States flag after raiding the Capital, and raising the Trump flag. Yup these idiot snowflakes are the same type of people that ran to support Hitler in Germany.
Truly the best monologue. I am back after the indictment. The answer is “no” the republicans in Congress had not had enough. They are still defending him.
Considering it was the Democrat party, and to be more specific, it was Nancy Pelosi who was the speaker of the House at that time, and she was responsible for the White House security as well. So you have to ask yourself, why did Nancy Pelosi wait till the protesters were already inside the White House, while the protesters were walking around the House for more than an hour? It's only after some Major amount of time that passed, before Nancy called for more aid, or police to come help out at the White House. Since Donald Trump was the president, then it's real easy for Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats to place 100% of the blame onto the Republicans, and Donald Trump. So did you ask yourself why the Democrat party, and Nancy Pelosi take no blame whatsoever for what happened at the White House? That means you would have to be a bit of a detective, and even a little intelligent to see that the Democrats were to blame for what happened to the White House. No one would have broken into the White House, especially if more security was called in before the protesters arrived. Which by the way Nancy was told to bring in more aid, or security to the White House, but chose to ignore that request.
@@vmxg8052 Jesus dude, I sure hope you're like 12 or something, because there's no excuse for an adult calling a 10 year old that. Maybe if you pulled your head out of your ass you'd realize he's livid that he has to explain the situation, not the flag itself.
@@vmxg8052 how is not wanting to explain to a 10 year the DISGUSTING violence that’s happened and explaining why people were shouting “kill them” while smashing out a window going to make their daughter an “ignorant whore” maybe you chose the word whore because it’s just away for you to insult her becoming a woman because if it was a son you probably wouldn’t have called him that but why ignorant as well just because it’s not explained to a 10 year old doesn’t mean they wont know when she’s 12/13/14 calm down
@Later_Daze_ The least you can do is explain to her the historical significance of the confederate flag in US history. Teach her facts, not emotional drivel. Let her think for herself unlike 99% of the commenters here..
why do ppl think they are being fooled? They want what Trump sells. Trump cult voted for him just for what he was and stood for. They weren't being fooled. They are Trump and they want to be him if they can get away with it.
Clearly this was staged, it was so obvious. Especially when it was the Democrats and to be more specific, Nancy Pelosi was speaker of the House at that time. Therefore the White House security was in the hands of the Democrats. Now Nancy was informed hours before any protesters entered the White House, that more security, and police should be at the White House, but Nancy chose to do nothing. It's only when the protesters were already in the White House, and walking around for more than an hour, that more aid, or help was brought to the White House. Since Donald Trump, and the Republicans never had control of the White House at that time. Then how can all the blame go towards Donald Trump? Especially since Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat party zealot had 100% control of the White House, but since Donald was the President at that time, then Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats put 100% of the blame on the Republicans, Maga, Donald Trump, and anyone that doesn't think like a Democrat party member. The real shame is how ignorant most Americans really are, and they can't see the Forest through the trees. Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi have a history of being liars, or twisting the truth around.
And knowing that the democrats removed the man who actually won the primaries and the delegates and then installed a clueless DEI hire as their presidential nominee, makes you wonder why the democrats aren't facing charges of treason. Every single democrat politician who lied to the American people when they KNEW that Biden was incapable of doing his job should be removed from office and charged with violating their Constitutional oaths of office. Or are there 2 separate systems of justice?
I'm an American living in China. My coworkers from more functional countries have been expressing their condolences all day. I feel like a freaking refugee.
There's more to come. Today, "In complex cases, initial charges are often less severe than later charged offenses," Garland said. "This is purposeful, as investigators methodically collect and sift through more evidence." Merrick Garland This fills me with hope, and I slept a few hours after hearing it. Then, trump canceled his presser he had planned for tomorrow. I'm still not going to ride any trains or planes tomorrow, but I do feel again, like good will conquer evil.
When Hillary called MAGA supporters a "basket of deplorables", she was called smug and haughty. How many times has deplorable been used today to describe them?
And -- I keep saying this, but it's important to defend her -- she did not say that about ALL Trump followers. She said that some of them were people who were frightened, had been left behind by changes in technology and by the 2008 recession, and were desperate for some change, any change. It was only the racists, misogynists, and such that she described as the deplorables.
She sure nailed it about Trump being Putin's puppet, too. But these ninnies would rather believe she is a satanic pedophile. Sick minds is all I can say.
I was hesitant of Colbert at first but holy shit has he won my forever respect. This man is my Johnny Carson. Saying it like it is on ‘network television’ (UA-cam). Had these people been black and the tables turned it would have been a massacre. I don’t think anyone can show me proof otherwise.
@@pauld8747 Because it's the new face of racism. Making everything about race and pretending their above it. Not judging people on their character only the color of their skin.
@@pauld8747 , How is pointing out the systemic racism in the law enforcement agencies propagating racism? Unless... you think racism is talking about how racist the country is ?
Watching again on 6 Jan 2024. Three years ago, I stayed up till th gavel came down the next morning. And hoped the People had had enough. Nope, apparently not.
Once upon a time there was a turtle that walked peacefully through the countryside, when suddenly a scorpion called it: - Come turtle, please. - What do you want from me ?, said the turtle fearfully. The scorpion explained that he wanted to cross to the other side of the river but he could not swim, as he was afraid of drowning and he knew that she was a good swimmer, he asked for help to be able to cross the river on his carapace. - I can not, you are a scorpion and when I get close to you, you will sting me and I will die. The scorpion defended itself: - I need to cross to the other side, I'm in a hurry and I can not go around the river, please, help me, I know I'm a scorpion, but it's not my fault that I am what I am. The turtle continued to refuse, did not finish trusting the scorpion and feared it would sting. - I propose the following - the scorpion said, approach the shore and I, instead of climbing your legs, I will jump and climb up to your shell. Also, think about this ... if it bites you, you will die and you will sink, if you die, I will drown. That explanation convinced the turtle that he ended up trusting the scorpion. However, when they reached the middle of the river, the turtle felt a prick in the neck, his whole body began to fall asleep and before drowning he asked: - Why did you do it? - I'm sorry, I could not help it, it's in my nature ... the scorpion answered before sinking too.
@Katy Cox you are going to have to find middle ground in order for your country to move forward. I don’t doubt your motive and concerns, just try to find that common ground you can start rebuilding your nation from. Remember, those on the left probably have the same motive as you. Start there.
Sadly the people who NEED to hear this rant never will. Stephen Colbert's monolog was eloquent, truthful, and powerful in a way, but he's preaching to the choir.
@@pattyayers Also, too few are NOT noticing how it was EXACTLY the same cops who DIDN'T shoot at these Racists, who DID attack peaceful BLM protestors!
@@jrudovsky I live in DC, you know. I was there during the BLM protests when all those antifa you guys were so scared of were around. The only people I knew of who were killed or even injured not by police were killed by your boys - Trumpsters and Proud Boys attacking protesters, who I saw, you know, they were overwhelmingly peaceful (unlike the Trump protesters), running cars into BLM pickets etc. Meanwhile, I live here now during Trumpian takeover. It's completely different. They're literally knifing and attacking innocent people on the street because they ~~~look like antifa~~~ to them, even though they're just innocent strangers sitting at the ATM or walking out of Starbucks. I wonder if people like you will ever wake up. Similarly, y'all believe there was a child sex ring in the basement of a pizza shop I literally lived a couple blocks from, that didn't even have a basement. I wonder if there's any hope for you, or if you're permanently lost. I'll pray for you tonight that one day light opens your eyes from ignorance.
I agree. But every single person in the BLM riots first seeing how if they don't get prosecuted then it's not even justice if only the one Republican inspired riot is condemned and the countless riots the Democrats constantly fueled and even encouraged to keep going instead of condemning, yeah, what a joke you people are thinking the way you do. Its not about equality or equitibility. Its about all you really stupid people that don't have a clue nor care about what you shout but your just doing it because like a toddler, you just want to scream and shout and kick your feet knowing there are no consequences. Democrats attacked democracy for months. Democrats lied and cheated just like the Republicans. The people who truly care about democracy, should remove both parties from power because they are no longer political parties and instead rival factions and neithe cares about democracy.
I was thinking the same thing. They hounded peaceful protesters before for standing up for BLM, but they seem awfully quiet about this act of legit, actual domestic terrorism.
I really appreciate Stephen’s live shows. I remember watching this happen in real time and panicking. It wasn’t surprising, but still shocking. I remember telling a friend before Trump was sworn in that there was no way he’d leave office peacefully. Thank you Stephen for voicing the words of everyone paying attention. It is crazy making to have a liar in chief. I hope we don’t regress to that again.
Colbert was definitely pissed last night and rightfully so. But I kinda felt bad for Amy Klobuchar cuz he was still kinda intense during their interview. I was like “Easy Stephen... she’s on our side.”😝
This was my very first thought while I was watching the events unfolding in front of my eyes. I can't think of a better example then everything that happened in the last 12-24 hours.
Well, the police couldn't do much for the first couple of days during the BLM riots too. Also, this was a riot inside a fucking building so it's tough to retaliate unlike a riot on the streets.
@@bethanychatman9531 let them process truth however they want. Humor gets people through the darkest of times.. it has nothing to do with making light of the situation!
one could only dream. but the...huh...person/individual/creature wasn't even on site with the crowd (as he promised earlier that day --emphatically, he'd be doing). which makes you wonder...🤔
As a New Zealander watching this today, just want to say how sorry I am that it has come to this for you over there. We know it's been brewing for a long time, decades even, and isn't even much of a surprise, but it's still incredible to see happening in my lifetime.
This is both scary and moving. I’ve never seen him in a medium separate from his live audience talk shows and a few skits, and now I see that not only is he the witty and brilliant presenter who can keep audiences nationwide entertained, but when he gets dead serious, it’s frightening. Stephen is taking this super seriously, and tho he’s highlighting the ridiculousness of the MAGA rebellion with jokes, the fact that he is rightfully pissed off by the rebellion enough to stop the humor and line it out, calling them out by name to shame them, it’s vindicating that he is so sick of their bullshit
Rumor has it...she is considering her options between... concerned..and mildly worried...but I'm betting she'll say she's not seen any TV broadcasts.. or read twitter today!...too busy doing other stuff.
Trump said in summer to BLM protests, “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.” Trump said yesterday to insurrectionists, “you’re special, I love you, I understand you.”
Yeah well even though I’m against what happened. One was about lashing out at our failed government. The other ones were about gucci, Nike , footlocker looting and burning down targets and auto zones. So maybe BLM should take a page from the trumpian rioters and do what they did instead of looting stores for personal selfish gain and nothing more.
Goes to show the inequality and injustice in America. I had a student who said the same to me today... “Ms. So when BLM peacefully protested they were arrested and gassed for trying to stop police officers from killing them just because of their skin color. But these guys were able to break in to the capital just because they were not getting what they want???” Even the children understand.
@@mikek9297 You've only had one recently, Donald Trump. The US needs to be removed from every international organization, and to be left for themselves. No international travel visas should be allowed for US citizens.
Revisiting this a year later.... thank you for going through with the show that night. There wasn't much balance on the ground that day. You and all your staff were amazing..
One reporter yesterday said she overheard two trumpers wondering where he was because he said he was coming with them. Perhaps they believed he'd be there, taking charge and leading them to victory, and as it was, they were left to wander about the building without apparent purpose.
@@existentialsoliloquy2918 Tuned* him out, yet here you are trying to compare INSURRECTION with a riot. They tore down the American flag and replaced it with the Trump campaign flag, looted the building, tried to take hostages, and tried to overturn an election based on *rumors*. All you have is fallacious whataboutisms. Your echo chamber is so deep you probably can't even see that's what you're doing.
A year later....I still remember waking up from a nap seeing this & thinking, "Is this really happening? What's wrong with these people? Do they no realize their destroying themselves?" It was unbelievable! The saying _Lead By Example_ comes to mind. How much respect do we expect the rest of the world to have for us when we don't have it for ourselves!? 🤦🏾♀️
“Thank God it was only a white man with a gun, if it had been a black man with a can of iced tea it might have really escalated”. Truer words were never spoken.
Whites are the majority in the USA, so that's how it is. In south Africa where whites are the minority, it will be the other way around and they will be treated with more bias by the majority black police.
@@richardhawkins2248 you sound like trump ,you lie about other filthy things about your opponents that when in fact you’re engaging very happily in that same lie you accused others of .
@@jojo-xu4iz if we don't get a hold of this pandemic, then it will. It's crazy to think that this is an ultra thin line that we are at right now, between okay and absolute chaos. If this new mutant variant of the virus is anything like they are saying, then it will be the collapse of our society.
Can you really "what about" a fucking violent mob invading the Capitol building while the House and Senate were in session, after Trump literally sent them there?
I watched this again today. I appreciated the real honesty and factual discussion so much then and now with hindsight today…wow. Thank you Stephen Colbert. I’m sorry I admit I really miss your show when you were quarantined and so real.
@@johnc.wrigley6147 You must be one of Dumpy Donny Trumpy's cultists. The fact that you just basically admitted as much on this forum is embarrasing for you. I pity you for this.
Stephen captures the trauma of this event so brilliantly. I have found myself repeatedly returning to listen to him as he expresses such utter sadness without backing down. Stephen Colbert represents the disappointment of a shared nation and lets us join him with our frustration. I love that the late night shows gave us a place to go to find our sanity during these depressing times. Thanks Stephen!!!
The evidence is in. WHERE ARE THE SEDITION CHARGES DEMOCRATS? WHATS THAT? THERE WONT BE ANY BECAUSE JAN 6TH WASNT AN INSURRECTON? Whats that? You are now hiding because you pushed Anti American lies and helped spread left wing propaganda? Isnt that interesting. "No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot'. - Mark Twain. How true this is. Also we have mountains of evidence showing Kyle Rittenhouse rightfully defended himself and far left morons are really out here talking about 'He shouldnt have been allowed to defend himself because he crossed state lines to help defend an area he works in and is only a few miles away from his home' Imagine being subscribed to Stephen Colbert unironically
@@skinnie2838 Have you not heard about the HUNDREDS of INSURRECTIONISTS charged and who are currently in jail? Snap out of it. Stop drinking the kool-aid, fool.
@@Sarah.voteblue LOL @ this propaganda ^ The only offenses given out for that day are trespassing tickets and I think Florida guy got a theft charge for taking the podium. Where are the SEDITION charges for this lol'insurrection'? i'll wait.
@@MayMarmaid Right on. @Skinnie - That fool is sipping his mint julep right along with Red Cruz, Kevin Mcarthy-ism, and Paul Go-Sac-Of-Sh*t. What is wrong with all of these jackasses?? I don't believe for a NY minute that the representatives actually believe any of their own nonsense, but they must realize by now that there are apparently millions of Americans that need psychological help. Wonder why @Skinnie isn't at Dealey plaza with the rest of the crew???😂😂😹😹
@@MayMarmaid The standard leftist response is still being passed around the commie watercooler I see. 'Your account is new so instead of arguing your point, which I cant, i'll just pretend like you are a Russian fascist bot' Good times.
Impeach him before he pardons rest of the jerks and himself, and disqualify him and his allies from running for any office in the future. Put him jail if possible.
do people really not understand what's going on these people really believe the election was stolen from them. The ones that storm the building should face some punishment, but if people start calling for impeachment again or jail you will add fuel to their fears. All this will do is escalate the tensions and make things worse.
@@HOTD108_ He's saying that, if you're incompetent, violence is your last refuge because it's literally the only thing you can do. You're so incompetent that you can't do _anything_ else, so you use violence as a last-ditch effort to get what you want. The defeat of the Nazis and the English was accomplished through violence because that was, unfortunately, the best solution. If the Allies didn't defeat the Axis during the war, the whole world would've been plunged into a Nazi regime with Hitler running the show, and every race but his 'perfect' one would've been killed off. With the English, if we didn't break off ties with them we'd still be an English colony. Look at Great Britain and Ireland. That'd pretty much be us today. We would've gotten sick and fucking tired of it eventually, even if we didn't get tired of it not too long after the colonies were formed, and we would've basically formed our own version of the IRA to push the English out. Only by this time we would've been _royally_ out numbered and at a severe disadvantage, seeing as they would've had all the advanced weaponry and munitions (not to mention this would've essentially been their country, so they would have a _ton_ of their own military stationed all across America. If it would even still be called America by then), so we'd still be fighting a losing war if we'd waited. By going to war with the English for our independence when we did, we were able to engage them when we essentially had the home field advantage. An advantage we would not have had if we had waited too long.
I seriously don’t know how he restrained himself from cursing throughout the monologue. I saw and empathize with the anger that Stephen has in this video
... he _mad_ , bro. With that special kind of Dad mad that involves "just terribly, terribly disappointed" while taking off his glasses. --Dave, I totally empathize with this, and would that I were not living in such interesting times
I can’t imagine how hard it was to keep it together during this monologue. If it were me, I’d lose my job for spewing profanities and standing on the desk while screaming at the top of my lungs.
August 2024 I’m watching this again and remember how sick to my stomach I was during trump’s presidency. Stephen’s passion at the time and today still amazes me. Vote for Kamala because we can’t go back.
“Who coulda seen this coming? EVERYONE!” Seriously y’all doesn’t matter what side you’re on we all knew this would happen We’re lucky it wasn’t worse. Edit: I am not a part of the replies.
We knew what would happen? 3 prosperous years for our country followed by an election year filled with corruption and greed? Yea not surprised either. The only people who didn't profit off of Trump being president are the people who don't actually contribute to society. And really, those people could all die and nobody would remember them after 3 tears.
I’m in Canada and I knew January 6th wasn’t going to be any good! Where were the cops? They certainly seemed to be not prepared! The cops at Capitol Hill took selfie’s with the criminals and others held open doors for them! Makes me think the 85% of cops that vote for Trump are somehow on in this??
@@CinemainMotion I don’t make more money with Trump president, I’m not a millionaire, I don’t expect to become one because Biden win either. It doesn’t really change most people’s day to day life no matter who’s president, still have to go to work on January 20th. What will be affected by Trump not being President is our future, 20 years from now he will be remembered as the one that but our debt over $20 trillion, that rolled back 80% of the regulations that kept air and water safe for consumption just to make $ today, for big corporations, that’s who he helped, not me or you, you have been tricked into voting against your own interest.
When Trump says "We're going to the Capitol..." of course he means "You're going to the Capitol..." Must be those goddamn bone-spurs playin' up agin... And meanwhile he is hiding in his bunker watching it all on TV...
Carl Taylor he was probably stuffing his fat face and clapping his hands with glee. I wouldn't be surprised if he DVRed it so he could watch it over and over.
Came back to see this because I'm afraid we're going to get a repeat of the riot of our Capitol in 2024. I hope people know better... or at least I hope there are enough of us to know better and vote in droves.
Remember these names: Ted Cruz of Texas, Josh Hawley of Missouri, Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi, Roger Marshall of Kansas, John Kennedy of Louisiana, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Rick Scott of Florida and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming.
@@transgenderific1507 -- When you start claiming that the votes of 81 million Americans were illegitimate and should be audited or recounted for a ninth time or whatever, you have given up any claim that you are working for "social evolution." Mitt Romney is a sane conservative who can be worked with. The people who wanted to "challenge" perfectly legitimate votes just to grovel before Trump cultists deserve NO claim on "societal evolution."
@@transgenderific1507 working together with liars, cowards and power hungry politicians? No! Be courageous for Gods sake. These people should be in jail!
Naw... peaceful protesters... guess you didn’t recognize them because they didn’t burn anything down, or loot local electronics shops. Gimme a break, ass clown
@@jimwhitney6842 are you suggesting stealing a tv is the same as storming the capital building. The highest seat of government in the US. Newsflash burning down a CVS is not the same as storming the the fucking capital
I think the Chernobyl series put it well: "When the truth offends, we lie and lie, until we can no longer remember it is ever there. But it is still there. Every lie we tell incurs a debt to the truth. Sooner or later, that debt is paid."
Thank you for quoting that here-have watched Chernobyl 4 times now and it only feels more & more relevant to the present disaster our nation has inflicted upon itself.
The saddest thing is that there will be no censure or consequences for those Republicans who continued with objecting to the certification of the electoral college votes after the capitol was stormed.
Maybe not legally, they're gonna need some protection going down the street though, I'm sure plenty of people will just beat the fuck out of them on sight
It is INFURIATING. None of them will face ANY legal repercussions. People *died* because of their lies and sedition and they will get a "talking to" and that's IT.
“People have been telling you cowards if you let the president lie about our democracy over and over, there would be a price to pay. But you didn’t think you would have to pay it too.” Damn.
Trump: " I don't know anything about the Proud Boys. I just know that they like me and I appreciate that." All those on Security Camera storming the Capitol need to be identified and prosecuted.
So democraps lie cheat steal threaten and its fine. The only reason Republicans are having an about face is because their families are probably being threatened. Like the Clinton's had a bunch of people kilked.
The Capitol Police are not really police though. They are building security guards trained to deal with individual threats and tourists. They were vastly outnumbered by the mob and backup wasn’t brought in until after the mob broke in. Leadership is to blame here, not the Capitol Police who, because they knew they were vastly outnumbered, prioritized getting everyone in the building to safety which they succeeded at. Imagine if the rioters had encountered congress members or other staff. Don’t blame the Capitol Police who were left out to dry by leadership and had to deal with a situation they were understaffed and ill-prepared for. Why wasn’t backup experienced at dealing with mobs brought in sooner?
@@nutkja I agree it's not the Capital Police's fault. Though the double standard is present, ultimately, it's not fair to expect anything more from Capital Police when they were so outnumbered. Mind you, I still feel there is an enormous bias at play here. However, you can't deny the fact that attempting more in that situation would have been DUMB and I can't fault them for choosing the smarter tactic. Regardless, nutkja, you're 100% correct that this was a failure of leadership. My personal belief? There was no rapid response because the Chief Executive, Trump, didn't want any. Trump, as the Commander in Chief and President of the United States, had the power to dispatch forces to put this insurrection/riot/terrorist act down. He just didn't WANT to. Though take that belief with a grain of salt because it's a personal opinion without proof and fueled by sheer disgust and exhaustion with Trump's bullshit.
The fact that none of them are covering their faces is telling. They don't think they need to. They're not afraid of consequences.
Hope their Bank Accts are investigated.
Neither where the rioting looters this summer...Maybe covid doesn't affect people that are doing violent acts?
@@toddkilber1971 shut up todd
@@dadaguiar lets give Todd a break, he lost big time. He needs to grieve.
And when i saw their pictures i was not the least bit surprised.. it's exactly the kind of people i expected to do drumpf's bidding. That might be stereotyping but it's fucking accurate.
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”- Mark Twain
"Who's the more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows him?" - Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope.
It's a mistake to think these people are "fooled". They're willing conspirators.
@@SnatchBandegrip Nah, bruh. They're just very, very, very, *very* gullible and stupid. You're giving them way too much credit.
We clearly see that when it comes to climate «change»
I like this quote 🙂
Mexico is thinking about paying for that wall now.
They will build it for FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥
"We are hereby constructing a wall to keep Trump out, just because Putin won't offer him asylum doesn't mean we will!"
Love it!
@@whoknows7968 Dude, Florida won't even give Trump asylum.
At this rate the world will build a wall around the U.S.to keep us in
Anyone here three years later?
I can’t believe Josh Hawley wasn’t absolutely ruined by that pic of him raising a fist for the rioters, he’s a traitor to his country and that pic will outlive him
@@mackstewart4203 Well said!
Yep! I remember watching this at the time and hoping but not believing that the Republicans would finally cast him aside. The nightmare and the Republican shame continues.
Yes. I never forgot, and I never will. I can't believe that Republicans want that SOB back in the White House. Insanity.
It's maddening how many Americans are pretending like January 6 didn't happen. It's so blatantly obvious with the video clips, and they've had their heads in the sand for 3 damn years.
"The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it" - Albert Einstein
I think the argument can be made for both, though.....
It is true statement but its also said from a man who helped in invention of the most powerful weapon in history.
@@alisavdagic8116 Which led to a massive decrease in war. Make no mistake, without nuclear weapons, we'd be having a mass conflict every few years.
@@user-ez9ng2rw9c Depends on your definition of "mass conflict." War is everywhere.
Amen!
“Who could’ve seen this coming? Everyone”
Survivor bias
The capitol police apparently.
We're going to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue and I'll be with you!
When Jim Jones told his followers to drink the koolaid, he drank it too, he didn't go watch it on tv like the law and order president did.
@@wesleyk111 I learned a new concept today. Thank you :)
Trump supporters ripping down the United States flag after raiding the Capital, and raising the Trump flag.
Yup these idiot snowflakes are the same type of people that ran to support Hitler in Germany.
Stephen is just as livid as many of us are. This is unacceptable!
The kettle calling the pot black
And James cordon looked like he had been crying, his eyes looked red!
super fucking mad right now - a random cynicist
@@walterbo7687 what does that mean?
Stephen always has been like this, ever since his show in the early 2000s
Truly the best monologue. I am back after the indictment. The answer is “no” the republicans in Congress had not had enough. They are still defending him.
Considering it was the Democrat party, and to be more specific, it was Nancy Pelosi who was the speaker of the House at that time, and she was responsible for the White House security as well. So you have to ask yourself, why did Nancy Pelosi wait till the protesters were already inside the White House, while the protesters were walking around the House for more than an hour? It's only after some Major amount of time that passed, before Nancy called for more aid, or police to come help out at the White House. Since Donald Trump was the president, then it's real easy for Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats to place 100% of the blame onto the Republicans, and Donald Trump. So did you ask yourself why the Democrat party, and Nancy Pelosi take no blame whatsoever for what happened at the White House? That means you would have to be a bit of a detective, and even a little intelligent to see that the Democrats were to blame for what happened to the White House. No one would have broken into the White House, especially if more security was called in before the protesters arrived. Which by the way Nancy was told to bring in more aid, or security to the White House, but chose to ignore that request.
And the people just showed they didn't believe this narrative
Seeing a confederate flag being marched through OUR Capitol building makes me sick. Having to explain it to my 10 year old daughter makes me livid.
It is honestly heartbreaking. I am so sorry
@@vmxg8052 Jesus dude, I sure hope you're like 12 or something, because there's no excuse for an adult calling a 10 year old that.
Maybe if you pulled your head out of your ass you'd realize he's livid that he has to explain the situation, not the flag itself.
@@vmxg8052 how is not wanting to explain to a 10 year the DISGUSTING violence that’s happened and explaining why people were shouting “kill them” while smashing out a window going to make their daughter an “ignorant whore” maybe you chose the word whore because it’s just away for you to insult her becoming a woman because if it was a son you probably wouldn’t have called him that but why ignorant as well just because it’s not explained to a 10 year old doesn’t mean they wont know when she’s 12/13/14 calm down
@Later_Daze_ The least you can do is explain to her the historical significance of the confederate flag in US history. Teach her facts, not emotional drivel. Let her think for herself unlike 99% of the commenters here..
That's the sedition.
Mark Twain: "It's easier to FOOL people than to convince them that they HAVE BEEN FOOLED."
oooooooo. you make a damn good point
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Perfect words 😞
SOO True!!
why do ppl think they are being fooled? They want what Trump sells. Trump cult voted for him just for what he was and stood for. They weren't being fooled. They are Trump and they want to be him if they can get away with it.
After today's events Mexico has decided that they WILL pay for the wall!
And Canada wants one too!
This is great LOL.
L.G. Lolkema sadly, this is true
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Then, just add a roof between the two....
@@angelawhitehouse8066 sounds like a prison...
To watch this in 2024, with this man Running again and with a lead in the poll, calling these people patriots and hostages....
They want more of this.
Clearly this was staged, it was so obvious. Especially when it was the Democrats and to be more specific, Nancy Pelosi was speaker of the House at that time. Therefore the White House security was in the hands of the Democrats. Now Nancy was informed hours before any protesters entered the White House, that more security, and police should be at the White House, but Nancy chose to do nothing. It's only when the protesters were already in the White House, and walking around for more than an hour, that more aid, or help was brought to the White House. Since Donald Trump, and the Republicans never had control of the White House at that time. Then how can all the blame go towards Donald Trump? Especially since Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat party zealot had 100% control of the White House, but since Donald was the President at that time, then Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats put 100% of the blame on the Republicans, Maga, Donald Trump, and anyone that doesn't think like a Democrat party member. The real shame is how ignorant most Americans really are, and they can't see the Forest through the trees. Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi have a history of being liars, or twisting the truth around.
Literally sitting at 1 a.m stressed over exactly this thought
@@SommerWoods-vw8dq
Thank god I thought it was only me.😮
And knowing that the democrats removed the man who actually won the primaries and the delegates and then installed a clueless DEI hire as their presidential nominee, makes you wonder why the democrats aren't facing charges of treason.
Every single democrat politician who lied to the American people when they KNEW that Biden was incapable of doing his job should be removed from office and charged with violating their Constitutional oaths of office.
Or are there 2 separate systems of justice?
I'm an American living in China. My coworkers from more functional countries have been expressing their condolences all day. I feel like a freaking refugee.
🤣🤣🤣
How embarrassing.
At this point, you kind of are
Well, in china if you express any sentiment about the country's wrongdoing you are immediately removed from the world. Look at Jack Ma.
@@pencilcheck I agree but I don’t think he meant China was one of those more functional countries he was talking about
Breaking News: Mexico is now building the rest of the Wall in record time.
😂🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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wtf LOL - funniest comment
I don’t blame them, who wants us? Those crazy people make America look crazy!
Elect a clown....Expect a circus.
How many of us were both profoundly depressed and completely unsurprised at the same time?
Yup. That about sums it up. 😔 Don't forget bored and exhausted. Idiocy is tedious I tell you.
Yes. I expected no less but hoped I was wrong - if that makes any sense.
I was sick to my stomach
i was shocked but not surprised.
I wish I could say I was shocked but sadly I wasn't, like AT ALL. It was like a part of me expected those nutbags to do what they did
This was painful to watch the first time, and it hasn't gotten any easier a year later.
Vote, America. Vote.
Amen
Yeah voteRepublican and save America from the Biden and Nazicrat disaster!
Mark Warren #JustMonika #Popipa #Islam
Amen! Let’s get Trump back in office. Sleepy Joe got us fucked in less than a year
JaggedRecordsVa #JustMonika #Popipa #Islam
All I have is a quote from GOT- "He would burn this kingdom to the ground if he could be king of the ashes."
Exactly
Excellent quote choice. Quite apt.
Chaos is a ladder for him
Totally sums up the character of the former president.
"Of course, he had to keep his fist closed, so you wouldn't see the blood on his hands." Damn 👏 Straight! 👏
Also it would have been a Roman Salute
i thought he was gonna go nazi salute
You can see Stephen is so tired, angry and furious with these so called politicians. They ALL have blood on their hands!!!!!!
Maybe he shoulda never became one of them and actually stay funny instead of a political hack for the past four years.
@@AngryJawa0094 literally impossible in this world full of shit all created by the soon to be imprisoned clown.
It'll be over in 13 days.
Unless he is kicked out of office even sooner.
This was the end.
Last maggat rally in US history.
@@AngryJawa0094 Colbert is still funny. It's individuals like you that need to mind your own business
First time the Capitol got looted since 1814.
That'll be remembered for a very long time.
Watching this a year later, it makes me sick how little anyone in power has been held responsible, and how few people have been arrested.
I wouldn't call 700+ arrests a few but you're right it's not enough considering there were more than 2000 rioters there.
There's more to come. Today, "In complex cases, initial charges are often less severe than later charged offenses," Garland said. "This is purposeful, as investigators methodically collect and sift through more evidence." Merrick Garland
This fills me with hope, and I slept a few hours after hearing it. Then, trump canceled his presser he had planned for tomorrow. I'm still not going to ride any trains or planes tomorrow, but I do feel again, like good will conquer evil.
Meanwhile you cheer at rioters who burn cities cos they call themselves "antifa" or "we love puppies?" 😂😂
Eventhose when caught and judged, how quick they turn to tears for sympathy, they are pathetic.
@@TriggaHappy00121213 Pray tell which cities were "burned to the ground," and where is your evidence that I support them?
When Hillary called MAGA supporters a "basket of deplorables", she was called smug and haughty. How many times has deplorable been used today to describe them?
And -- I keep saying this, but it's important to defend her -- she did not say that about ALL Trump followers. She said that some of them were people who were frightened, had been left behind by changes in technology and by the 2008 recession, and were desperate for some change, any change. It was only the racists, misogynists, and such that she described as the deplorables.
She sure nailed it about Trump being Putin's puppet, too. But these ninnies would rather believe she is a satanic pedophile. Sick minds is all I can say.
This is beyond insane from a US president. Kick his ass out of the White House tomorrow. 🇺🇲
All of this is what some people #NeverHilary-ed for...
@@zacharycollins9485 you can't blame someone else for the crimes people commit. It's like you shooting someone and you blame someone else
I was hesitant of Colbert at first but holy shit has he won my forever respect. This man is my Johnny Carson. Saying it like it is on ‘network television’ (UA-cam). Had these people been black and the tables turned it would have been a massacre. I don’t think anyone can show me proof otherwise.
I think that is a timeline nobody wants to experience.
He's a CBS Celebrity...
What's the point of this? Why do you and Colbert have to make this about race? You're ironically propagating racism.
@@pauld8747 Because it's the new face of racism. Making everything about race and pretending their above it. Not judging people on their character only the color of their skin.
@@pauld8747 ,
How is pointing out the systemic racism in the law enforcement agencies propagating racism? Unless... you think racism is talking about how racist the country is ?
At least the Senate and House finally know what it’s like for kids in schools.
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Idiotic comment
@@mja91352 actually, that's a valid point. as disturbing as it is. it might wake up lawmaker's eyes.
@@mja91352 why? What makes it idiotic?
Watching again on 6 Jan 2024. Three years ago, I stayed up till th gavel came down the next morning. And hoped the People had had enough. Nope, apparently not.
When you feed a monster it will eventually eat you!
Once upon a time there was a turtle that walked peacefully through the countryside, when suddenly a scorpion called it:
- Come turtle, please.
- What do you want from me ?, said the turtle fearfully.
The scorpion explained that he wanted to cross to the other side of the river but he could not swim, as he was afraid of drowning and he knew that she was a good swimmer, he asked for help to be able to cross the river on his carapace.
- I can not, you are a scorpion and when I get close to you, you will sting me and I will die.
The scorpion defended itself:
- I need to cross to the other side, I'm in a hurry and I can not go around the river, please, help me, I know I'm a scorpion, but it's not my fault that I am what I am.
The turtle continued to refuse, did not finish trusting the scorpion and feared it would sting.
- I propose the following - the scorpion said, approach the shore and I, instead of climbing your legs, I will jump and climb up to your shell. Also, think about this ... if it bites you, you will die and you will sink, if you die, I will drown.
That explanation convinced the turtle that he ended up trusting the scorpion. However, when they reached the middle of the river, the turtle felt a prick in the neck, his whole body began to fall asleep and before drowning he asked:
- Why did you do it?
- I'm sorry, I could not help it, it's in my nature ... the scorpion answered before sinking too.
Anyone in the entire world could have seen this coming. For the sake of everyone DONT let him stay in power for 2 weeks get rid of him NOW
Trump can't pardon himself and Pence might. I'd rather avoid having this twat-bucket escape more justice than he probably will after Jan. 20.
Put one of those monoliths over him so he can't thumb his insurectionist tweets.
Are we talking about Trump or Jim Jones?? Smdh😕😞😖🤧
This is insane. T#### should have been removed well before now. 😞
You're lost
“Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” -Voltaire
This fits...
Amen
@Katy Cox so it's an absurdity to say Black lives matter? Right.
@Katy Cox BLM: Racism is bad.
MAGA: White supremacy is good.
You: These seem to be the same thing.
@Katy Cox I don’t remember BLM committing domestic terrorism like these scum. Do you?
@Katy Cox you are going to have to find middle ground in order for your country to move forward. I don’t doubt your motive and concerns, just try to find that common ground you can start rebuilding your nation from. Remember, those on the left probably have the same motive as you. Start there.
Just watched this again today in 2024. This nightmare still hasn't come to an end. Voted 💙 last week.
“No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot”
-Mark Twain
👏
Quoting a children's book author is funny...
He should know he had a limited education and he was a drunk.
A good quote but Mark Twain never said this.
Amen!
This is one of the darkest and most shameful days in our history.
"A day that will live in infamy!!!"- Franklin Delano Roosevelt!!!
@Castor Troy OK, now you are comparing assault to treason.
Castor Troy. No content on site. Joined November 2020. Do the math.
@@jameswu7850 like when blm and antifa were trying to storm the white house?
@@greenhornet8262 who? Antifa?🤣🤣
Sadly the people who NEED to hear this rant never will. Stephen Colbert's monolog was eloquent, truthful, and powerful in a way, but he's preaching to the choir.
I think they did hear it, but didn't like it. Noticed the thumbs-down? 🤦🏻♀️
Bullsh1t
@@pattyayers Also, too few are NOT noticing how it was EXACTLY the same cops who DIDN'T shoot at these Racists, who DID attack peaceful BLM protestors!
Steven has no authority to spread his lies on this matter
@@jrudovsky I live in DC, you know. I was there during the BLM protests when all those antifa you guys were so scared of were around. The only people I knew of who were killed or even injured not by police were killed by your boys - Trumpsters and Proud Boys attacking protesters, who I saw, you know, they were overwhelmingly peaceful (unlike the Trump protesters), running cars into BLM pickets etc. Meanwhile, I live here now during Trumpian takeover. It's completely different. They're literally knifing and attacking innocent people on the street because they ~~~look like antifa~~~ to them, even though they're just innocent strangers sitting at the ATM or walking out of Starbucks. I wonder if people like you will ever wake up. Similarly, y'all believe there was a child sex ring in the basement of a pizza shop I literally lived a couple blocks from, that didn't even have a basement. I wonder if there's any hope for you, or if you're permanently lost. I'll pray for you tonight that one day light opens your eyes from ignorance.
Lest we forget, this needs to air again in November
These crazies are now saying that it was Pelosi’s fault, just imagine.
I don’t feel empathy at all for maga people, they really infuriate me .
Yes. It seems like a good time to get this out there again. I will never forget that day
"This is the most shocking, most tragic, least surprising thing I have ever seen."
I hope every single person in those pictures are identified and prosecuted.
I agree. But every single person in the BLM riots first seeing how if they don't get prosecuted then it's not even justice if only the one Republican inspired riot is condemned and the countless riots the Democrats constantly fueled and even encouraged to keep going instead of condemning, yeah, what a joke you people are thinking the way you do. Its not about equality or equitibility. Its about all you really stupid people that don't have a clue nor care about what you shout but your just doing it because like a toddler, you just want to scream and shout and kick your feet knowing there are no consequences. Democrats attacked democracy for months. Democrats lied and cheated just like the Republicans. The people who truly care about democracy, should remove both parties from power because they are no longer political parties and instead rival factions and neithe cares about democracy.
@@naythanstonge9411 Whatever, Boris.
I was thinking the same thing. They hounded peaceful protesters before for standing up for BLM, but they seem awfully quiet about this act of legit, actual domestic terrorism.
I hope they start a gofundme and become as enriched as any crony talkshow host...
@@naythanstonge9411 soft ass Russian bot.
Been watching Stephen Colbert for a long time, and I've never seen him this angry - and rightfully so!
he's canadian
I really appreciate Stephen’s live shows. I remember watching this happen in real time and panicking. It wasn’t surprising, but still shocking. I remember telling a friend before Trump was sworn in that there was no way he’d leave office peacefully. Thank you Stephen for voicing the words of everyone paying attention. It is crazy making to have a liar in chief. I hope we don’t regress to that again.
Actually 4 people died. 3 elderly employees had medical emergencies related to the evacuation and didn’t survive.
(Edit: Official count is 4, not 5.)
Jesus Christ
More people need to be talking about this!
woah ... can you link some more info?
Oh god, I had no idea. That's horrible!!
Horrifying
I can literally feel the rage coming out of his eyes.
Yeah. This is the first time I was actually afraid of him. I feel his pain.
Colbert was definitely pissed last night and rightfully so. But I kinda felt bad for Amy Klobuchar cuz he was still kinda intense during their interview. I was like “Easy Stephen... she’s on our side.”😝
He's the guy with a REALLY long fuse but when he snaps, god help all those in his way.
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Its painful to watch, the passion and the sorrow from a comedian.
Anyone that has left an abusive relationship knows whats going on right about now....
True. When you finally leave you are in grave danger.
T_T
You said it bro
You know the score. It’s exactly that
Do you think something is going to happen to pence?
“They believe in nothing but themselves.”
The problem ladies and gentlemen
'' Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups"" George Carlin.
This was my very first thought while I was watching the events unfolding in front of my eyes. I can't think of a better example then everything that happened in the last 12-24 hours.
That man is incredibly prescient, years after his death. I wish he was here so he could have a field day with these goons.
Both our neighbors may pay for a wall,
Carlin was ahead of his time
Yeah, we've had a group of 535 people in the capital that have been stupid for years.
Th guy that broke in to Pelosi's office also stole her mail and then posted pictures holding it...Felonies all around!!
They probably went through all the paperwork in the speakers office. It’ll be interesting to see what turns up on social media soon,
So breaking into someone's work and stealing from them should be prosecuted. interesting. I agree with you but you aren't going to like it.
Why weren’t each and every person who entered the building arrested?
🤣🤣🤣!!!
@@wonderfulweather they were white.
We all knew this was going to be bad. But they all say, "oh we couldn't prepare " you damn well prepared well enough for blm.
Exactly. White supremacy
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@@cartanegatv6647 Stop your lake spamming you Russia bot.
@@mvc2177 I'm on Steve side you red hat lover,,. Your the bot
Well, the police couldn't do much for the first couple of days during the BLM riots too. Also, this was a riot inside a fucking building so it's tough to retaliate unlike a riot on the streets.
Who's here Jan 6, 2022? Who's still pissed off? Show of hands... 👋
🙌
It was mostly peaceful
@@Brandon_388 traitor
Same
Same
You keep calling them rioters... I think the word you're looking for is "traitors". Call them what they actually are.
Terrorist traitors.
Terrorists, traitors, insurrectionists, seditionists, the list goes on.
At least he's not calling them 'protesters' as much of the media was doing.
Revved up angry hogs fed years of racism and actual gas lighting, not the way everyone uses it now.
I think "terrorists" would be more accurately.
anti-racist protest: deadly force
anti-democracy protest: keys to the senate
Hahaha
Thats usa for you.
@@noguruespanol i see no humor.
@@bethanychatman9531 let them process truth however they want. Humor gets people through the darkest of times.. it has nothing to do with making light of the situation!
laugh or cry. either way it is sad to see an attack on the foundations of society. people cope in different ways.
@@bethanychatman9531 get your panties out a wad. He’s on your side.
Remember when Trump said that “Proud boys, stand back and stand by!” wasn’t a serious order? Well he marched them right up to the Capitol today.
Yup
See ya in the 2nd civil war. You'll be fighting with dildos and unicorns and we'll be armed to the teeth.
@@socialjusticewarrior9601 stupid angry soldier wanna-be
@@socialjusticewarrior9601 *laughing in armed leftist*
one could only dream.
but the...huh...person/individual/creature wasn't even on site with the crowd (as he promised earlier that day --emphatically, he'd be doing). which makes you wonder...🤔
3 years on: nothing has changed
As a New Zealander watching this today, just want to say how sorry I am that it has come to this for you over there. We know it's been brewing for a long time, decades even, and isn't even much of a surprise, but it's still incredible to see happening in my lifetime.
As another kiwi watching on I agree- Trump has stirred the pot on decades of civil unrest and has turned this once proud country into a global joke.
Yeah I agree mate.
We have passed joke and simply have turned into an embarrassment. Smh
Another kiwi 🙋🏼♀️ completely agree with you. I was so happy and excited for Obama’s Presidency just 12 years ago
Let us be a lesson to the world... God, I don't wish this on anyone.
Over 4 years ago, these citizens were declared what they are. Deplorable.
Indeed they are, excellent message free2
I guess Hillary was right after all. Go figure.
'Deplorable' does not even remotely begin to describe Donnie's cult and their insurrection... a complete embarrassment to the country!
Traitorous has a pretty good ring to it. Terroristic isn't far behind.
Nah terroristic is the better word.
How about "invader" we all know that they cannot be called American citizens anymore
@@mrb.9526 that started 4 years ago😄😄
Call them the new confederacy. That’s more accurate.
This is both scary and moving.
I’ve never seen him in a medium separate from his live audience talk shows and a few skits, and now I see that not only is he the witty and brilliant presenter who can keep audiences nationwide entertained, but when he gets dead serious, it’s frightening.
Stephen is taking this super seriously, and tho he’s highlighting the ridiculousness of the MAGA rebellion with jokes, the fact that he is rightfully pissed off by the rebellion enough to stop the humor and line it out, calling them out by name to shame them, it’s vindicating that he is so sick of their bullshit
Anybody heard from Susan Collins yet? Does she still think he learned his lesson?
Ha ha ha.
Brow furrow intensifies
Rumor has it...she is considering her options between... concerned..and mildly worried...but I'm betting she'll say she's not seen any TV broadcasts.. or read twitter today!...too busy doing other stuff.
She’s slow. Ever heard her talk? Mush mouth
I think he might be about to
Trump said in summer to BLM protests, “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
Trump said yesterday to insurrectionists, “you’re special, I love you, I understand you.”
Underrated comment!
Yeah well even though I’m against what happened. One was about lashing out at our failed government. The other ones were about gucci, Nike , footlocker looting and burning down targets and auto zones. So maybe BLM should take a page from the trumpian rioters and do what they did instead of looting stores for personal selfish gain and nothing more.
Goes to show the inequality and injustice in America. I had a student who said the same to me today... “Ms. So when BLM peacefully protested they were arrested and gassed for trying to stop police officers from killing them just because of their skin color. But these guys were able to break in to the capital just because they were not getting what they want???” Even the children understand.
And he told them to go home peacefully. But why remember that?
What did they loot? Their rights?
Give power to a narcissist, this is what happens.
Just like Hitler
Last president who wasn't a narcissist was Jimmy Carter.
💯 unfortunately
@@mikek9297 You've only had one recently, Donald Trump. The US needs to be removed from every international organization, and to be left for themselves. No international travel visas should be allowed for US citizens.
This is beyond narcissism.. this is megalomania and a man living his way of life as a spoiled despot
Revisiting this a year later.... thank you for going through with the show that night. There wasn't much balance on the ground that day. You and all your staff were amazing..
T***p: "I'll be there with you!"
Narrator's Voice: "He wasn't."
One reporter yesterday said she overheard two trumpers wondering where he was because he said he was coming with them. Perhaps they believed he'd be there, taking charge and leading them to victory, and as it was, they were left to wander about the building without apparent purpose.
Only his minions were there 😂😂
Got distracted by the bag of Big Macs in his limo.
Narrator's Voice is Morgan Freeman...
Next time on... Arrested Development
"he has to keep his fist closed, because if he opened it you could see all the blood on his hands." holy shit. 100% spot on as always.
I don't think I've ever seen Stephen so infuriated before.
As he should be. As all of us should be, frankly. You can't claim to love this country unless you vehemently condemn this insurrectionist behavior.
@@existentialsoliloquy2918 Yes. He did.
@@existentialsoliloquy2918
You edited that comment and didn't fix the spelling on "tunned"? LMAO Can't say I've ever "tunned" anyone.
@@existentialsoliloquy2918 Tuned* him out, yet here you are trying to compare INSURRECTION with a riot. They tore down the American flag and replaced it with the Trump campaign flag, looted the building, tried to take hostages, and tried to overturn an election based on *rumors*.
All you have is fallacious whataboutisms. Your echo chamber is so deep you probably can't even see that's what you're doing.
I don’t blame him
A year later....I still remember waking up from a nap seeing this & thinking, "Is this really happening? What's wrong with these people? Do they no realize their destroying themselves?" It was unbelievable! The saying _Lead By Example_ comes to mind. How much respect do we expect the rest of the world to have for us when we don't have it for ourselves!? 🤦🏾♀️
“Thank God it was only a white man with a gun, if it had been a black man with a can of iced tea it might have really escalated”. Truer words were never spoken.
Statistically your numbers say gun not tea will most likely be in your hand.
@@MS-st1zb
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I need to add that to r/quotes.
Whites are the majority in the USA, so that's how it is. In south Africa where whites are the minority, it will be the other way around and they will be treated with more bias by the majority black police.
@@hengsenkerpangsen9639 Hey have you ever heard of Apartheid? You clearly do not know a thing about history.
Spot on Stephen. You've voiced the truth and the feelings of millions of Americans and didn't pussyfoot about it. 💙🇺🇸❤
bumblebee560 🤔Well stated. 🙂
“Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” --Voltaire
This is one of Colbert's best monologues. He really hit it out of the park.
He swallowed the bat like it was attached to Obama's crotch.
@@richardhawkins2248 you sound like trump ,you lie about other filthy things about your opponents that when in fact you’re engaging very happily in that same lie you accused others of .
@@primosolis2998 I'll bet that sounds really deep to you.
ABSOLUTELY PERIOD
@@primosolis2998 Bullcrap. Trump tells the truth. Only a democrat lies.
A brilliant monologue on a horrendous period of American history.
Colbert is so rightfully mad. We should all be after a day like today, a year like last year, a presidency like this past one.
Gonna get worse
@@jojo-xu4iz if we don't get a hold of this pandemic, then it will. It's crazy to think that this is an ultra thin line that we are at right now, between okay and absolute chaos. If this new mutant variant of the virus is anything like they are saying, then it will be the collapse of our society.
Clearly the best solution to this situation is to complain on the internet from the comfort of your upper-middle class home
@@sideboob4276 not a republican dummy. All you lefties can do is lie, project lie, project
Rightfully made sitting on his millions spreading his lies
“Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.”
Isaac Asimov, _The Foundation Trilogy._
It's actually UA-cam comments.
You mean like BLM riots and statue vandalism? Or the election protests in 2016?
Can you really "what about" a fucking violent mob invading the Capitol building while the House and Senate were in session, after Trump literally sent them there?
Oh didn’t you hear trump sold the oil rights to the last refuge.
I watched this again today. I appreciated the real honesty and factual discussion so much then and now with hindsight today…wow. Thank you Stephen Colbert. I’m sorry I admit I really miss your show when you were quarantined and so real.
This is embarrassing for Stephen Colbert. Honestly I cannot think of a worse moment for him. I pity Stephen Colbert for this.
@@johnc.wrigley6147 well he wasn't wrong
Yea he was democrats are bigger cowards than anyone.
@@johnc.wrigley6147 You must be one of Dumpy Donny Trumpy's cultists. The fact that you just basically admitted as much on this forum is embarrasing for you. I pity you for this.
If you believe what these people are saying, I have beachfront property in Arizona to sell you!
It really looks like Colbert is barely holding himself back from wanting to punch someone.
I think a lot of people felt that way. I sure did.
I doubt he could punch his way out of a wet paper bag
Same.
He probably better keep holding himself back...mouth doesn't equal might.
Same response I get when ever I see his face. It makes me want to punch it.
“agitators or protestors who vandalize federal buildings should be prosecuted with a minimum of ten years in prison.” Donald Trump, July 2020
agreed. start with the ones from last summer.
LOCK HIM UP! What a dictator-wannabe!
I haven't heard of a single arrest as yet.
He only meant that for Black n Hispanic
ppl not White supremicist
@@tropicalvikingcreations some arrests have been made
Putin must have been sitting with his popcorn and laughing his head off.
I'd pull up a chair with him
actually the whole world did...especially those invaded by US to " install democracy".
Don't forget 'Little Rocket Man'
@@ashkha9301 literally. Just got off the phone with 3 countries in 2 continents. The conversation began with laughter and I'm beyond embarrassed.
Don’t forget the Ale 🍺
Stephen captures the trauma of this event so brilliantly. I have found myself repeatedly returning to listen to him as he expresses such utter sadness without backing down. Stephen Colbert represents the disappointment of a shared nation and lets us join him with our frustration. I love that the late night shows gave us a place to go to find our sanity during these depressing times. Thanks Stephen!!!
The evidence is in. WHERE ARE THE SEDITION CHARGES DEMOCRATS? WHATS THAT? THERE WONT BE ANY BECAUSE JAN 6TH WASNT AN INSURRECTON? Whats that? You are now hiding because you pushed Anti American lies and helped spread left wing propaganda? Isnt that interesting.
"No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot'. - Mark Twain. How true this is. Also we have mountains of evidence showing Kyle Rittenhouse rightfully defended himself and far left morons are really out here talking about 'He shouldnt have been allowed to defend himself because he crossed state lines to help defend an area he works in and is only a few miles away from his home'
Imagine being subscribed to Stephen Colbert unironically
@@skinnie2838 Have you not heard about the HUNDREDS of INSURRECTIONISTS charged and who are currently in jail? Snap out of it. Stop drinking the kool-aid, fool.
@@Sarah.voteblue LOL @ this propaganda ^
The only offenses given out for that day are trespassing tickets and I think Florida guy got a theft charge for taking the podium. Where are the SEDITION charges for this lol'insurrection'?
i'll wait.
@@MayMarmaid Right on.
@Skinnie - That fool is sipping his mint julep right along with Red Cruz, Kevin Mcarthy-ism, and Paul Go-Sac-Of-Sh*t. What is wrong with all of these jackasses?? I don't believe for a NY minute that the representatives actually believe any of their own nonsense, but they must realize by now that there are apparently millions of Americans that need psychological help. Wonder why @Skinnie isn't at Dealey plaza with the rest of the crew???😂😂😹😹
@@MayMarmaid The standard leftist response is still being passed around the commie watercooler I see.
'Your account is new so instead of arguing your point, which I cant, i'll just pretend like you are a Russian fascist bot'
Good times.
The scared little man didn't even have the guts to show up to his protest.
“I’ll be there with you!” Lol. Yeah right. He walked straight back to the white house bunker with the 4 extra padlocks on it.
It wasn’t a protest. It was an insurgence
Ah, actually he did. wrong again.
*riot/siege/attack/coup
@@alwaysanonymous2023 I really don’t think he did 😂
Impeach him before he pardons rest of the jerks and himself, and disqualify him and his allies from running for any office in the future. Put him jail if possible.
Article 25 please
Its bullshit that you can even pardon yourself
@@victoriahunter4684 25th amendment you mean. I think that’s more likely just because pence can still pardon trump after that
@@victoriahunter4684 pelosi is saving that for biden duh
do people really not understand what's going on these people really believe the election was stolen from them. The ones that storm the building should face some punishment, but if people start calling for impeachment again or jail you will add fuel to their fears. All this will do is escalate the tensions and make things worse.
“WhAt’S tHe HaRm In HuMoRiNg HiM?”
Also Susan Collins: "He LeaRnEd HiS LeSSoN"
Lol
I thought about this IMMEDIATELY when I heard what was happening
@@Snags5050 same
@@TheAxlin The lesson is that he can try again and be forgiven.
"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent."
Word. 👍
True
Dang BLM is incompetent then
Isn't violence the method in which the Nazis were defeated in WW2? Wasn't violence used by America to gain independence from the English?
@@HOTD108_ He's saying that, if you're incompetent, violence is your last refuge because it's literally the only thing you can do. You're so incompetent that you can't do _anything_ else, so you use violence as a last-ditch effort to get what you want.
The defeat of the Nazis and the English was accomplished through violence because that was, unfortunately, the best solution. If the Allies didn't defeat the Axis during the war, the whole world would've been plunged into a Nazi regime with Hitler running the show, and every race but his 'perfect' one would've been killed off.
With the English, if we didn't break off ties with them we'd still be an English colony. Look at Great Britain and Ireland. That'd pretty much be us today. We would've gotten sick and fucking tired of it eventually, even if we didn't get tired of it not too long after the colonies were formed, and we would've basically formed our own version of the IRA to push the English out. Only by this time we would've been _royally_ out numbered and at a severe disadvantage, seeing as they would've had all the advanced weaponry and munitions (not to mention this would've essentially been their country, so they would have a _ton_ of their own military stationed all across America. If it would even still be called America by then), so we'd still be fighting a losing war if we'd waited.
By going to war with the English for our independence when we did, we were able to engage them when we essentially had the home field advantage. An advantage we would not have had if we had waited too long.
Like the violence in Chicago and New York, LA, Oakland,
I agree.
Holy crap. Stephen sounds legitimately angry here. I like to hear it.
he is livid - and rightly so. it's his country these people are trampling on
I seriously don’t know how he restrained himself from cursing throughout the monologue. I saw and empathize with the anger that Stephen has in this video
... he _mad_ , bro. With that special kind of Dad mad that involves "just terribly, terribly disappointed" while taking off his glasses.
--Dave, I totally empathize with this, and would that I were not living in such interesting times
And throw jokes in. I couldn't do that after all of this shit. Put me in front of a mic right now and it would just be pure unadulterated violence
Yeah, Colbert seems pretty pissed. Right under the surface, he's seething, and I don't blame him one bit. Time to prosecute these MAGA idiots.
I can’t imagine how hard it was to keep it together during this monologue. If it were me, I’d lose my job for spewing profanities and standing on the desk while screaming at the top of my lungs.
Bye Bye ratings Stephen, count down to the big guy taking over your time slot is on. I give it two years. Say good night!
The emotion and anger in his eyes and voice are so raw.
I see it too
Yeah, it's rare to see him like this. Pure and honest emotions
Correct.
You mean Colbert's fake emotions and acting to please his globalist handlers
So brave and raw.🙄
August 2024 I’m watching this again and remember how sick to my stomach I was during trump’s presidency. Stephen’s passion at the time and today still amazes me. Vote for Kamala because we can’t go back.
“Who coulda seen this coming? EVERYONE!”
Seriously y’all doesn’t matter what side you’re on we all knew this would happen
We’re lucky it wasn’t worse.
Edit: I am not a part of the replies.
We knew what would happen? 3 prosperous years for our country followed by an election year filled with corruption and greed? Yea not surprised either. The only people who didn't profit off of Trump being president are the people who don't actually contribute to society. And really, those people could all die and nobody would remember them after 3 tears.
I don't think it's over yet. Trump is now like a cornered animal. Very dangerous.
This is so very true, and the whole Planet saw it coming as well
I’m in Canada and I knew January 6th wasn’t going to be any good! Where were the cops? They certainly seemed to be not prepared! The cops at Capitol Hill took selfie’s with the criminals and others held open doors for them! Makes me think the 85% of cops that vote for Trump are somehow on in this??
@@CinemainMotion I don’t make more money with Trump president, I’m not a millionaire, I don’t expect to become one because Biden win either. It doesn’t really change most people’s day to day life no matter who’s president, still have to go to work on January 20th. What will be affected by Trump not being President is our future, 20 years from now he will be remembered as the one that but our debt over $20 trillion, that rolled back 80% of the regulations that kept air and water safe for consumption just to make $ today, for big corporations, that’s who he helped, not me or you, you have been tricked into voting against your own interest.
When Trump says "We're going to the Capitol..." of course he means "You're going to the Capitol..." Must be those goddamn bone-spurs playin' up agin... And meanwhile he is hiding in his bunker watching it all on TV...
Carl Taylor he was probably stuffing his fat face and clapping his hands with glee. I wouldn't be surprised if he DVRed it so he could watch it over and over.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yeah and laughing he's nothing but a black void
Trump is a coward. He doesn't give a damn about his fan base. He threw all those rioters under the bus.
Dodged the draft, again...
"I'm sure he's learned his lesson."---Susan Collins. She could have stopped this 2 years ago.
She's complicit in all of this
Unbelievable
I have thought about her quite a lot and those words over the last few weeks.
That... Did not age well.
@@zoerobinson8781 Write her office and remind her. I did.
Came back to see this because I'm afraid we're going to get a repeat of the riot of our Capitol in 2024. I hope people know better... or at least I hope there are enough of us to know better and vote in droves.
Remember these names: Ted Cruz of Texas, Josh Hawley of Missouri, Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi, Roger Marshall of Kansas, John Kennedy of Louisiana, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Rick Scott of Florida and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming.
Why, so we can divide our country more instead of working together. Quit thinking like a two party person and work towards societal evolution. Grow up
@@transgenderific1507 -- When you start claiming that the votes of 81 million Americans were illegitimate and should be audited or recounted for a ninth time or whatever, you have given up any claim that you are working for "social evolution." Mitt Romney is a sane conservative who can be worked with. The people who wanted to "challenge" perfectly legitimate votes just to grovel before Trump cultists deserve NO claim on "societal evolution."
I believe it’s Cynthia or cindy that now wants to change her vote.
@@transgenderific1507 seriously, do you want to work with people who more trust one person delusion rather than a fact?
@@transgenderific1507 working together with liars, cowards and power hungry politicians? No! Be courageous for Gods sake. These people should be in jail!
I love how no one is called this group of people terrorists, when they very clearly are
Chuck Schumer did and on the senate floor tonight!
Fux news would call them lone wolves.
Naw... peaceful protesters... guess you didn’t recognize them because they didn’t burn anything down, or loot local electronics shops.
Gimme a break, ass clown
They also did frequently on CNN last night.
@@jimwhitney6842 are you suggesting stealing a tv is the same as storming the capital building. The highest seat of government in the US. Newsflash burning down a CVS is not the same as storming the the fucking capital
Inspired monologue Stephen!. "Are we great yet?". Sad 4 years in American history.
PLEASE KEEP SHOWING THIS OFTEN AS YOU CAN TILL THE ELECTION!!! SO THANKFULL FOR YOU FOR STEPHEN COLBERT
I think the Chernobyl series put it well: "When the truth offends, we lie and lie, until we can no longer remember it is ever there. But it is still there. Every lie we tell incurs a debt to the truth. Sooner or later, that debt is paid."
Thank you for quoting that here-have watched Chernobyl 4 times now and it only feels more & more relevant to the present disaster our nation has inflicted upon itself.
Delusions are what made the Soviet Union fall.
That is the true danger of ideological fanaticism.
I forgot about this quote. Truly wise
Excellent reference...
This lunatic has been banned from FB and Twitter but still has access to the nuclear codes, you kidding me?
It's only a 12 hour twit ban. Not long enough, should have been 14 days. He's got Parler so he will live.
Is that all!! He should be arrested handcuffed tried and convicted.
@@leapingkitties and I've got a 30 day ban from Facebook for swearing at some thick trump supporters!!
Person, woman, man, camera tv
I hope he is being closely monitored
Republicans: we're the party of Abraham Lincoln!
Also Republicans: *parades Confederate Battle flag around the capitol*
They certainly have come a long way since lincoln
@@austinobst8989 southern democrats moved to republicans when the democratic party supported civil rights.
They are the stupidest people in America.
@@MultiLimpet - the big switch! Shows neither party is there for us!
That has *always* pissed me off.
I wish I had seen this last year. Way to go, Colbert! Thank you for keeping this real.
The saddest thing is that there will be no censure or consequences for those Republicans who continued with objecting to the certification of the electoral college votes after the capitol was stormed.
There might be! Rep. Cori Bush started a petition to investigate and expel those members from Congress: gopcoup.com/
Maybe not legally, they're gonna need some protection going down the street though, I'm sure plenty of people will just beat the fuck out of them on sight
The senators, to their small credit, did withdraw their objection upon reconveing.
@@sillyone52062 Not all of them.
It is INFURIATING. None of them will face ANY legal repercussions. People *died* because of their lies and sedition and they will get a "talking to" and that's IT.
“People have been telling you cowards if you let the president lie about our democracy over and over, there would be a price to pay. But you didn’t think you would have to pay it too.” Damn.
Trump: " I don't know anything about the Proud Boys. I just know that they like me and I appreciate that." All those on Security Camera storming the Capitol need to be identified and prosecuted.
He's right McConnell looked absolutely rattled like he never thought the blowback had the potential to affect him physically until today.
@@FMDD168 yeah I think they can get 20 years for this...federal crime
@@snoopythedog3266 20 years? A woman died and an officer lost an eye. They'll be lucky if they come out after 50 years.
@@Lupita311 Latest news is FOUR dead, but that number still may go up. Definitely terrorism meriting federal prison time!
The fact that they believed that he would march with them when he can't even handle a short ramp without busting his ass
😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Exactly!!!!!!!
And leaking in his diapers. LMAO
I wonder if Joe is going to walker down Pennsylvania avenue?
At least he can speak for himself, unlike the old man that surely won't last the 4 years - which will then hand the reigns over to a plagiarizer...
Two years…
The Republicans STILL haven’t had enough and it’s pathetic.
"I'll be there with you". And then he got into his Limo and drove in the opposite direction.
His bone spurs flared up, show compassion 😄
Definition of inciting a riot
@@existentialsoliloquy2918 I saw your other comment,
Existential Soliloquy
@@existentialsoliloquy2918 only spirit was in the bottle in the limo
Not to the capitol, he went back downstairs to his Underground BUNKER!
With no Bible or photographers...
"Have you had enough?"
House republicans: "no"
Of course fraud wasn't mentioned.
@@lakeofrot4198
because there isn't any
We haven't had enough, you're right. We need to continue to fix what the left is doing to our society, academic institutions, and violent riots.
So democraps lie cheat steal threaten and its fine. The only reason Republicans are having an about face is because their families are probably being threatened. Like the Clinton's had a bunch of people kilked.
@@mbr8167 Too bad you failed. Enjoy your fading power.
Thank goodness they weren't chanting "I can't breath" the police might have gotten confused and tried fighting their fascist friends
The Capitol Police are not really police though. They are building security guards trained to deal with individual threats and tourists. They were vastly outnumbered by the mob and backup wasn’t brought in until after the mob broke in. Leadership is to blame here, not the Capitol Police who, because they knew they were vastly outnumbered, prioritized getting everyone in the building to safety which they succeeded at. Imagine if the rioters had encountered congress members or other staff.
Don’t blame the Capitol Police who were left out to dry by leadership and had to deal with a situation they were understaffed and ill-prepared for. Why wasn’t backup experienced at dealing with mobs brought in sooner?
@@nutkja I agree it's not the Capital Police's fault. Though the double standard is present, ultimately, it's not fair to expect anything more from Capital Police when they were so outnumbered. Mind you, I still feel there is an enormous bias at play here. However, you can't deny the fact that attempting more in that situation would have been DUMB and I can't fault them for choosing the smarter tactic.
Regardless, nutkja, you're 100% correct that this was a failure of leadership. My personal belief? There was no rapid response because the Chief Executive, Trump, didn't want any. Trump, as the Commander in Chief and President of the United States, had the power to dispatch forces to put this insurrection/riot/terrorist act down. He just didn't WANT to. Though take that belief with a grain of salt because it's a personal opinion without proof and fueled by sheer disgust and exhaustion with Trump's bullshit.
They need to be held accountable. But they aren’t. And big Donny needs to be in jail.