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Permit Dispute Arises Over Stewart, Colbert Rallies

FoxNews.com ^ | Published September 17, 2010 | By Lee Ro

Posted on by Marty62

Just days before millions of Americans vote in the midterm elections, comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are encouraging their viewers to gather on the National Mall in Washington D.C. but organizers have yet to secure the necessary permit giving them access to the site.

The duo made the announcement on their respective Comedy Central shows Thursday night with "The Daily Show" host Stewart calling his event a Rally to Restore Sanity.

"The Colbert Report" host is calling his event "March to Keep Fear Alive."

In introducing the event, scheduled for October 30, Stewart through his humor made clear the gathering is supposed to be the antithesis of other large events including Glenn Becks Rally for America held last month and the 1995 Million Man March. It is supposed to appeal to people who are not politically involved or are otherwise too busy in their lives with social activism.

Stewart's website notes Oct. 30 was chosen as a date "of no significance whatsoever."



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That assertion is disputed by the National Park Service which is responsible for approving permits from groups that want to gather on the National Mall. Communications officer Bill Line said the NPS is in receipt of Comedy Centrals permit application dated September 8 but has not yet approved the event. THE IDIOTS SON'T EVEN HAVE A PERMIT~ Have fun



To: Marty62

OMG...the authors name is ROSS not ro. Sorry!



To: Marty62

Good thing the court jesters are doing it ahead of the elections.



To: Marty62

A pair of Libs talking about Sanity and Fear...Yea right... Remember folks what they say about the TEA Party is what they think of all Americans...



To: Marty62

It is supposed to appeal to people who are not politically involved or are otherwise too busy in their lives with social activism. Stewart's website notes Oct. 30 was chosen as a date "of no significance whatsoever." Seriously, I wonder if most of their audiences, such as they are, realize that this is supposed to be a "live event." You know, that they attend. I think they're more likely to have 25,000 people sitting home in their beds munching potato chips on Oct. 30, tuning in and saying "WTF? I thought they were gonna be doing some on-location thing in Washington?"



To: darkwing104

“A pair of Libs talking about Sanity and Fear...Yea right... “ I might go ... kind of like visiting the zoo.



by 6 posted onby jessduntno ("If anybody believes they can increase taxes today, they're out of their mind." -- Mayor Daley)

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To: Marty62

Let’s see how long before Glenn Beck organizes a counter-rally and drives the Stewart/Colbert rally nuts....



To: Marty62

Let them have their rally. Take lots of photos before and after to highlight the way they trash the place. Oh, and be sure to take photos during the event so you can see what kind of people they are.



by 9 posted onby Westbrook (Having children does not divide your love, it multiplies it.)

To: jessduntno

Really...show America what a pathetic bunch of dope smoking losers these two attract.



To: Marty62

Pikers



To: Westbrook

That is the amazing difference. Must have photos of the garbage these people will leave behind.



To: Marty62

is this for real?



To: dalebert

Yes, it is suppose to be a slap at GB. These two have an unnatural obsession with Glenn. But, if I worked for the Park People I would require extra fees for the garbage cleanup that happens when these people get together.



To: Marty62

The idea started on Reddit. They definitely do have an unnatural obsession with Glenn Beck. Still this idea is pretty funny.



To: Marty62

These two morons are about as dumb as human beings can become. Why? Because by the time these fools hold their rallies about 30-35% of the American voters will have already cast their ballots via “early voting” or “Mail-In” ballots!!! Early voting across the country will start in just about four weeks.



To: Marty62

Seems pretty desperate. Wonder what they're so afraid of.



by 17 posted onby FrdmLvr ( VIVA la SB 1070!)

To: FrdmLvr

Reddit organized a $200,000 contribution to their favored charity. This is giving back to the fans as much as anything.



To: Marty62

Nyuk, yyuk ...



To: Marty62

Wanna bet they hold the event permit or not? And nothing will be said or done.



by 20 posted onby Vinnie (You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Jihads You)

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