Despite Stewart, Colbert, most liberals don't get that humor, not holier-than-thou saintliness is the foundation of progressive thought
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does role of humour, as used in mocking existing government, have any ability to effect change in government?
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it lays the groundwork. The rich and powerful are indifferent to envy and anger, but are sensitive to ridicule and contempt.
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politicians exist on the basis of attention ... the power latent in the threat of removing that attention is huge
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I am thinking more of their corporate sponsors, but yes.
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