Stephen Colbert Takes on Referendum 71 and Marriage Rights

 

Stephen Colbert took on Referendum 71 in Washington last night.

"I say if it looks like a duck, and files a joint tax return like a duck, and gets to visit its duck partner in a duck hospital, you might as well register at the duck Pottery Barn because it is gay duck marriage."

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In R-71 news, a poll released yesterday showed Referendum 71 ahead by a 17 point spread (53% in favor, 36% against). This is obviously great news, but it's important not to become complacent.

Donate to Approve Referendum 71 HERE.

Congressman Jared Polis Does a Beer Bong with Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert paid a visit to gay freshman Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) in his D.C. office where they discussed whether being gay is a choice, and then proceeded to funnel some Coors Light through a beer bong.

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Colbert Mocks 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' in Front of Troops in Iraq

Stephen Colbert has been in Iraq all week performing for the troops. Last night, after an introduction by George H. W. Bush, Colbert launched into a skit mocking the absurdity of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and the firing of gay Arabic linguists.

"Evidently, you can be all that you can be, with one exception."

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Stephen Colbert Gets Head Shaved in Iraq

Stephen Colbert flew to Iraq late last week on 'Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando', the New York Times reports:

"Mr. Colbert’s entire career is based on being gleefully insincere, a man who literally wraps himself in the flag to the screaming of majestic computer-generated eagles. On the other hand he is unquestionably a real supporter of the troops, raising money through donorschoose.org for school supplies for children of soldiers, through his WristStrong bracelets for the Yellow Ribbon Fund, which helps injured veterans, and by donating to the U.S.O. proceeds from iTunes downloads of this week’s episodes. So it was easy to wonder if, given the setting, he would be a little less mock Bill O’Reilly and a bit more risk-free Rich Little. Any doubt was dispersed the minute Mr. Colbert ran out onstage wearing a business suit made of Army camouflage and, shortly afterward, declared himself the only person man enough finally to declare victory in Iraq."

In addition to get his head shaved (the look flatters him), Colbert also took the time to participate in a video from Principal David St. Aubin of Goodrich High School in Michigan to his students. St. Aubin was pulled into service last year through the Army reserves.

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Stephen Colbert on Marriage Equality: 'I Do, You Don't'

Stephen Colbert argues that we should create so many more kinds of marriage that gays don't feel singled out.

"Our founding fathers never conceived of gay marriage. Just wigs and panty hose."

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