Oliver, a former correspondent onThe Daily Show, then emerged from the wings to gloat about this reality.
The prodigal son appears to have returned, Oliver proclaimed, adding, I am here to gloat.
America had its little fun, experimenting with democracy.
John Oliver and Jon Stewart on ‘The Daily Show.‘Courtesy of Comedy Central
He continued, The point is you told everyone you were going to be different.
Hold on, Stewart interrupted.
America, yes, we are having a bit of trouble with democratic governance.
But I dont think we want to abandon our republic and go full empire.
First of all, how dare you?
He added, The imperial model isnt for you?
Have you seen anything America has done over the last 50 years?
Invasions, economic exploitations, and now suggesting turning Gaza into a beachfront casino?
He is right on this one.
Those straws are fucking terrible.
