Fear and Carnage in Washington, D.C.
Are the Democrats taking a page from the former administration, ramping up the fear-mongering factor in order to sway Americans to support their cause -- in this case, the pork-packed stimulus bill? Stephen Colbert investigates and gets ready to meet Jesus at his local Arby's.Are the Democrats taking a page from the former administration, ramping up the fear-mongering factor in order to sway Americans to support their cause — in this case, the pork-packed stimulus bill? Stephen Colbert investigates … and gets ready to meet Jesus at his local Arby’s.
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