Comments on: BREAKING: Stephen Colbert headed to the Persian Gulf

By: Flatpoint Grief Counselor

Flatpoint Grief Counselor — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:35:56 +0000

Great idea! Bassoons are useful for all sorts of things. Didn’t Pete Dominick suggest something in particular…?

(to explain: I used to be an Army Bassoon Player for the 1st Cavalry Division. This is absolutely not a joke.)

By: Suburbiana

Suburbiana — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:39:13 +0000

Stephen is one of our national treasures! (Sorry for the cliche, but it’s true.) We love Stephen and his writers and crew!

By: mrtigger001

mrtigger001 — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:34:19 +0000

Wow, that is huge! Hope he stays safe!

By: Aaron B.

Aaron B. — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:29:33 +0000

Sounds pretty cool. Colbert is more of a theatrical performer than a stand-up performer, so I wonder what the format of his presentation will be like.

By: Nukaleu

Nukaleu — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:43:13 +0000

Oh that is absolutely awesome! I had never really thought of that gig for Stephen but it’s great that he’s doing it! They’ll love him to death, I’m sure. I hope he and the crew and everyone involved stays very safe, and I hope he has a great time!

By: SusieBlack

SusieBlack — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:31:13 +0000

Soldiers are so very appreciative of those that come to them and offer support of any kind. What an awesome thing to do.

By: madinirose

madinirose — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:28:18 +0000

I think it’s honorable that Stephen is going to the Persian Gulf to entertain the troops. However, as somebody who has visited the region, it’s not as bad as the media here in the States makes it out to be. However, if he’s going to either Iraq or Aghanistan – that’s another story. Although, with Aghanistan, there’s more stability. I’ve had two of my bosses go there and come back in one piece (on more than more occasion). Unforunately, in Iraq, a staff member, in another unit, was killed. However, this was in the early stages of the war.

General Petraenus, you keep him safe!!! There are millions here in America who rely on him to maintain their insanity. However, for those who make the ultimate sacrifce (our troops); there is no reason that they should not experience what we do 4 days a week. USA! USA! USA! USA!

By: vigwig

vigwig — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:19:58 +0000

Yes and while watching it Jon was laughing so much he did a head desk.

By: adeline_sky

adeline_sky — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:16:20 +0000

haha! i wouldn’t mind if they dropped him off here in new mexico. (: pretty much the same degree of desolation, it’d be hard to tell the difference. seriously though, this is awesome. the troops deserve it!

By: Tiger

Tiger — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:09:59 +0000

oh John Oliver field segment you say?! 11 PM cannot come soon enough.