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Colbert Explains Upside Of Gas Crisis: "What's Good For Big Oil Is Good For America"

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First Posted: 06-27-08 11:35 AM   |   Updated: 07- 5-08 05:12 AM

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Tank Half Full Colbert

On Thursday's "Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert introduced a new feature called "Stephen Colbert's The Tank Is Half Full," which points out the upside of the gas crisis. "Everybody can benefit from this alleged crisis," Colbert said, "from the mighty little oil CEO to the lowly oil CFO. I say, what's good for big oil is good for America."

Some of the upsides: schools are switching for four-day weeks to save gas on school buses, police departments are charging speeders extra for the gas involved in a high-speed chase, and men can no longer afford to drive three towns over to discreetly visit strip clubs.

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On Thursday's "Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert introduced a new feature called "Stephen Colbert's The Tank Is Half Full," which points out the upside of the gas crisis. "Everybody can benefit from t...
On Thursday's "Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert introduced a new feature called "Stephen Colbert's The Tank Is Half Full," which points out the upside of the gas crisis. "Everybody can benefit from t...
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- GrayOwl I'm a Fan of GrayOwl permalink

He's a very funny guy. And considering the rest of the news, I could use a laugh.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:18 PM on 06/27/2008
- Paul I'm a Fan of Paul 32 fans permalink

Another upside: no more SUV commercials during televised sports events.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:16 PM on 06/27/2008
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