Stephen Colbert thinks it’s “outrageous” that members of Congress speak at only a 10th grade level. ” And for the congressmen watching at home, Colbert said, “outrageous is a big word meaning ‘Stephen’s surprisey frown.’”
“If the founders knew how stupid Congress has become, they would be pissed,” Colbert said. So the late-night comedy host demanded only the most lofty oration. Because, he said, “if you use big words, no one will know you aren’t doing jack squat.”
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David Taintor
David Taintor is TPM’s News Editor. He contributes to TPM’s Livewire coverage, among other areas. David is from Chanhassen, Minnesota, where, yes, it gets very cold. Reach him at taintor [at] talkingpointsmemo.com
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