Apparently, Stephen Colbert is going to be sponsoring the United States Speedskating team, because the orginal sponsor went bankrupt. I, for one, think this is epic; especially the way that he did it on national TV. Anyone else's opinions?
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Apparently, Stephen Colbert is going to be sponsoring the United States Speedskating team, because the orginal sponsor went bankrupt. I, for one, think this is epic; especially the way that he did it on national TV. Anyone else's opinions?
That gives me the lulz.
I saw that, You know, for a character, he has quite a bit of power.Quote:
Originally Posted by trogdor1316
He does. He ran for president once; I have a feeling the next time he does it the race will be closer.
Colbert>Palin
Colbert '12 Baby!!!
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I will vote for Stephen Colbert. Twice.
I always do, just like that NASA thing, I voted like 50 times.Quote:
Originally Posted by trogdor1316
That is pretty awesome!
Well only if he does not urge the head coach to move the nationl short track training centre from my area. I am supposed to be starting the off track conditioning for the team next year after I recover from my next surgery.
Stephen Colbert is one of the truly great people in history. He may act like an ass but he doesn't have a mean bone in his body and is one of the most politically fair pundits their are.
ldsghlaskdvn
If I had American citizenship, I'd vote.Quote:
Originally Posted by trogdor1316
You could always do a favor for Bill Gates.
No, I will not become Bill Gates' A vulgar term I would prefer to see replaced with "behind" slave.Quote:
Originally Posted by Milonius
(Edit again): Or do what I do, use the latin PODEX. works just as well and adds a touch of elegant erudition to any discourse!
I'll just sneak you in, get you some papers, it'll be fine! My husband's a federal officer, he can handle it! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by StormSurge
Oh, come now Willy. I've said that plenty of times before here...Quote:
Originally Posted by StormSurge
Certain little children have been lurking here a lot more lately... Thus, it's crack down time... Apparently...Quote:
Originally Posted by StormSurge
Too bad we can't have an adult-ish OT.
Upon cogitation and consultation, it appears the word ASS is tolarable as long as it is not directed at another person for insulting or degrading purposes.
So I am guilty of overmodding here.
But then I still think PODEX is elegant and charming.
Sorry Storm.
Bill Gates and Ass were in the same sentence, so you were just covering yours, no apologies needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wildor
:D
Well I'm just saying. That person from the 1,2,3,4 commercial got citizenship for doing that commercial.
I believe that's called Bribery....Quote:
Originally Posted by Milonius
I think I might vote if colbert runs for president in the next election.
I just love anything he does! He is sooo funny!
lol Apparently most people these days are being replaced or going bankrupt sad for the original sponsor good for Stephen :3Quote:
Originally Posted by trogdor1316
Mm, I adore Stephen. I'd vote for him. XD His sarcasm would be a wonderful counterbalance to modern politics. :P
XD i can see the politics now :3 funny
I second this. For Sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Empy
Just out of curiousity, who was the original sponsor?Quote:
Originally Posted by trogdor1316
Netherlands-based DSB Bank
Ahhhh, yes.... I thought it would be that. When i read the speed-skating bit...Quote:
Originally Posted by raynetwilight
As some of you know I am Dutch and know DSB all too well, fortunately I have never had to deal with them.
Owned by a guy called Dirk Scheringa (hence the name D.S.B. where as B stands for Bank), yes he named the bank after himself.
Sponsor of a lot of things, one of them a Dutch professional football team (AZ from Alkmaar).
He has always been overcharging rent for mortgages. Not your average 2 or 3% per annum, but more like 20 or 30% per annum. Quite extra-ordinary. Up until June no-one really cared, but then some guy started questioning this. And in less then no time the bank went bust.
I'm very sorry for the American speed-skating team (and one of the Dutch ones as well), but good riddance.
Don't be sorry! Now we have the most Americanish American in all of America hosting the American team!
nice choice of wordsQuote:
Originally Posted by trogdor1316
Yeah, i'm definitely not sorry either.Quote:
Originally Posted by trogdor1316
The only issue I can see with Colbert getting elected is that the electoral system of the US has the people elect people to elect the president, thereby rendering the votes of the citizens relatively worthless.Quote:
Originally Posted by Empy
Train of thought fail...
Where was I going with this?
Oh yea!
Simply put: If Stephen Colbert is running as an independent, then the only electors the people are allowed to elect are the ones who hold seats in the US Congress, which means it'd be easy to keep him from the White House if he didn't have the support of any major party.
I hereby claim Stephen Colbert in the name of Canada. He's too good for you guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by trogdor1316
Stephen Colbert is already revolting against the Canadian Iceholes. If he goes to Canada for anything, it will be to make fun of Canada.Quote:
Originally Posted by StormSurge
You obviously do not fully understand the american electoral system. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by StormSurge
The US Electoral College? I understand it as much as a Canadian CAN understand anything American.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Arumen
The electoral college must vote the way the people do. They have little choice. All they do is simplify the vote count.Quote:
Originally Posted by StormSurge