EPISODE NUMBER: 10119 (June 17, 2014)
GUESTS: David Boies & Theodore B. Olson
SEGMENTS: World Cup Victory for Team USA | The Word – A Darker Shade of Pale | Majority Support for Same-Sex Marriage | David Boies & Theodore B. Olson | Sign Off – Foam Finger
SUIT REPORT: Dark Suit | White Shirt | Grey/Blue Stripped Tie | American Scarf | Gloves
VIDEOS: Tuesday, June 17, 2014
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World Cup Victory for Team USA
- Last night in Brazil at The World Cup America won a soccer!
“Team USA defeating Ghana 2-1.” “Millions of Americans are celebrating this morning.” “We have soccer fever!”
Yes, we have soccer fever! And one of the symptoms of soccer fever is victory foot! Woooooooooo! Olé, Olé, Olé!
- Folks, this is a huge day for America’s sports fans, who have been excited for The World Cup ever since they noticed it was happening which was shortly after The NBA Finals ended on Sunday.
- Team USA’s Clint Dempsey stunned Ghana with a goal in the opening 29 seconds, which is good because most American’s attention span for soccer is 30 seconds.
- Now, that goal was followed by an incredible late game header by substitute, John Brooks, to win it.
John Brooks: I had a dream, like two days before that I scored in the 88th minute. And now it’s the 86th minute.” Reporter: “You had a dream about that?” John Brooks: “Yeah, I had a dream.”
He had a dream. He is the Martin Luther King of soccer. Free kick at last! Free kick at last! Thank God, Almighty, free kick at last!
- Now, after the victory, fans across America went wild. And of course, the team celebrated the traditional soccer way by loading into mom’s minivan and heading to Pizza Hut where John Brooks continued his hot streak on Mrs. PacMan. Go USA!
The Word – A Darker Shade Of Pale
- What about a Presidential ticket with Hispanic appeal, like Ted Cruz and somebody appealing?
- Fortunately, folks, there is a way for the Grand Old Party to win over Hispanics without becoming “un grande el pollo” and it’s the subject of tonight’s Word.
Republican candidates may not poll well with Hispanics, but there is one group who has always given them support.
The Koch Brothers
And that group is white guys. In fact, in 2012, 62% of white men voted for Mitt Romney. Those kind of numbers should have led to an awkward, regrettable victory dance.
a.k.a. The “Wedding Uncle”
But there is some good news for the GOP.
MSNBC Ratings?
>So, when the Pew people studied the answers they noticed something interesting. 2.5 million Americans who identified themselves as Hispanic and some other race in 2000, ten years later identified themselves as Hispanic and white. Meaning Hispanics are voluntarily becoming white. They’re saying “adiós Cinco De Mayo” and “hello Cinco De Mayo.”
I believe that this proves that being white is a choice. One I make everyday. It shows in the way I dress, the way I dance, the way I own a boat.
Thank You, CBS
Here’s the thing. You are not alone. Hispanics are just the latest immigrant group to become white. I mean, these days many people even consider Italians to be white.
Bribed By Unlimited Breadsticks
When you get down to it, Republicans don’t struggle only with ethnic minorities. They also struggle with gender majorities. Like in 2012, when 55% of women voted for Obama. So, ladies, you are welcomed to join us, too. All you have to do is identify as male, which of course, is the white of genders.
Plus 23% Raise
>Once everyone starts seeing themselves as white males, conservatives can appeal to them by pointing out that they are under attack from the people they used to be. They’ll know which side their bread is buttered on.
Formerly, Tortilla Salsa-ed On
Please join us, Hispanics. Because once everyone is white, there won’t be anything to fight over.
Other than Dave Matthews tickets.
Majority Support For Same-Sex Marriage
- Support for same-sex marriage has spread like dysentery through a cruise ship.
John Stossel: “Let’s look how quickly attitudes change there. In 2004, an ABC Washington Post poll found gay marriage was opposed by 59% of Americans. Just ten years later, supported by 59%.”
- Gay icon, John Stossel, is right. Ever since the Supreme Court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional more and more states have run their own same-sex bans through the Grindr.
- Gay people are winning this war, folks. At last count, gay marriages are now fully recognized in 19 states and the District of Columbia.
- And the latest state to get trampled by the gay-pride parade? Wisconsin. Where just two weeks ago a federal judge overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Not surprising. That whole state is literary a sausage-fest.
- Thankfully, Wisconsin conservatives are fighting back.
“The same judge who just last week overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, now says couples will have to wait while the state’s attorney general appeals the ruling.”
- Yes, over 550 couples with marriage licenses are now stuck in legal limbo, which I believe is also the name of one of their bars.
- But it may be a losing fight, folks. ‘Cause there are hints that Wisconsin Governor and Presidential hopeful, Scott Walker, is reconsidering his stance on same-sex marriage.
“Governor Scott Walker has gone on record opposing same-sex marriage; says since the ban was lifted his opinion on the issue no longer matters.” Gov. Scott Walker: “It really doesn’t matter what I think now.” Reporter: “So, are you rethinking your opinion on same-sex marriage?” Gov. Scott Walker: “No. I’m just not stating one at all.”
- Yes, he’s just not stating one at all. And I believe we must all respect Walker’s privacy at this difficult time to be against gay marriage.
- In fact, I too have felt the changing tides and so tonight, in solidarity with Scott Walker, I Stephen Colbert, am officially taking no stand on gay marriage.
Where do I find the indifference?
- I have taken a hard look on public opinion and I’ve decided to set the record straight … or gay. It may or may not matter to me.
- The point is, I am passionate about my unwillingness to express or even say the words of my opinion.
- The point is, I’m here, they’re queer, let’s talk about something else.
Interview – David Boies & Theodore B. Olson
Stephen: Now, you came together to fight for gay or same-sex marriage rights and you’ve won every case so far. [Audience erupts in applause] What is so compelling about your argument that you would come together from different sides of the political spectrum to fight for this?
Theodore: The thing that influenced David and me the most, I think, is that we’re in a country discriminating against our fellow citizens; our neighbors and our children and our co-workers. We’re discriminating against them, we’re telling them that they’re not entitled to be treated the same and to have the same rights and privileges and advantages as everyone else.
Stephen: We just had a section on the show talking about how gay marriage is spreading and even Scott Walker is unwilling to express his opinion. Now you’re on. That fits together, like a male socket and a female socket. But a male socket and a male socket together – no electricity. Do you understand how electricity works?
David: Not a lot. But see, if there wasn’t electricity then they wouldn’t want to get married. We’re only talking about people who are in love. Committed couples who have been together – in some cases – ten, twenty, thirty years. People who are raising families and people who simply want to have the same recognition for those unions. The same recognition for the children that they’re raising that everybody else has. All they want is the opportunity to have the same family values, the same openness, the same recognition in their community. Everybody – gay/straight, black/white, Republican/Democrat – everybody wants that. That’s all they’re asking for.
So, what are your thoughts on this episode? Comment away!
June 17, 2014 — David Boies & Theodore B. Olson
EPISODE NUMBER: 10119 (June 17, 2014)
GUESTS: David Boies & Theodore B. Olson
SEGMENTS: World Cup Victory for Team USA | The Word – A Darker Shade of Pale | Majority Support for Same-Sex Marriage | David Boies & Theodore B. Olson | Sign Off – Foam Finger
SUIT REPORT: Dark Suit | White Shirt | Grey/Blue Stripped Tie | American Scarf | Gloves
VIDEOS: Tuesday, June 17, 2014
© beeishappy | tumblr
World Cup Victory for Team USA
Yes, we have soccer fever! And one of the symptoms of soccer fever is victory foot! Woooooooooo! Olé, Olé, Olé!
He had a dream. He is the Martin Luther King of soccer. Free kick at last! Free kick at last! Thank God, Almighty, free kick at last!
The Word – A Darker Shade Of Pale
Republican candidates may not poll well with Hispanics, but there is one group who has always given them support.
The Koch Brothers
And that group is white guys. In fact, in 2012, 62% of white men voted for Mitt Romney. Those kind of numbers should have led to an awkward, regrettable victory dance.
a.k.a. The “Wedding Uncle”
But there is some good news for the GOP.
MSNBC Ratings?
>So, when the Pew people studied the answers they noticed something interesting. 2.5 million Americans who identified themselves as Hispanic and some other race in 2000, ten years later identified themselves as Hispanic and white. Meaning Hispanics are voluntarily becoming white. They’re saying “adiós Cinco De Mayo” and “hello Cinco De Mayo.”
I believe that this proves that being white is a choice. One I make everyday. It shows in the way I dress, the way I dance, the way I own a boat.
Thank You, CBS
Here’s the thing. You are not alone. Hispanics are just the latest immigrant group to become white. I mean, these days many people even consider Italians to be white.
Bribed By Unlimited Breadsticks
When you get down to it, Republicans don’t struggle only with ethnic minorities. They also struggle with gender majorities. Like in 2012, when 55% of women voted for Obama. So, ladies, you are welcomed to join us, too. All you have to do is identify as male, which of course, is the white of genders.
Plus 23% Raise
>Once everyone starts seeing themselves as white males, conservatives can appeal to them by pointing out that they are under attack from the people they used to be. They’ll know which side their bread is buttered on.
Formerly, Tortilla Salsa-ed On
Please join us, Hispanics. Because once everyone is white, there won’t be anything to fight over.
Other than Dave Matthews tickets.
Majority Support For Same-Sex Marriage
Not surprising. That whole state is literary a sausage-fest.
Where do I find the indifference?
Interview – David Boies & Theodore B. Olson
Stephen: Now, you came together to fight for gay or same-sex marriage rights and you’ve won every case so far. [Audience erupts in applause] What is so compelling about your argument that you would come together from different sides of the political spectrum to fight for this?
Theodore: The thing that influenced David and me the most, I think, is that we’re in a country discriminating against our fellow citizens; our neighbors and our children and our co-workers. We’re discriminating against them, we’re telling them that they’re not entitled to be treated the same and to have the same rights and privileges and advantages as everyone else.
Stephen: We just had a section on the show talking about how gay marriage is spreading and even Scott Walker is unwilling to express his opinion. Now you’re on. That fits together, like a male socket and a female socket. But a male socket and a male socket together – no electricity. Do you understand how electricity works?
David: Not a lot. But see, if there wasn’t electricity then they wouldn’t want to get married. We’re only talking about people who are in love. Committed couples who have been together – in some cases – ten, twenty, thirty years. People who are raising families and people who simply want to have the same recognition for those unions. The same recognition for the children that they’re raising that everybody else has. All they want is the opportunity to have the same family values, the same openness, the same recognition in their community. Everybody – gay/straight, black/white, Republican/Democrat – everybody wants that. That’s all they’re asking for.
So, what are your thoughts on this episode? Comment away!