Reacting angrily on Thursday night to the latest series of caught-on-tape comments made by one of the architects of Obamacare, comedian Stephen Colbert said he couldn’t believe “elitist” Democrats had the nerve to give Americans healthcare.
The host of “The Colbert Report” took a hard look at the comments made by Jonathan Gruber, an MIT professor who helped design the Affordable Care Act. Gruber was recorded saying the confusing language of the law, particularly regarding taxes, was one of the things that helped it pass.
“A-ha! I knew it!” Colbert said. “Obamacare is funded by taxes, unlike every other part of the federal government. I mean everybody knows the F-35 fighter jet program is paid for with candy sales.”
Colbert then challenged Gruber’s comments about “the stupidity of the American voter.”
“If you want to see how stupid Americans are just look at who they elected last Tuesday,” Colbert said, referring to the GOP’s nationwide sweep during the midterms. “In your face! These are smart guys!”
Colbert finally brought his attack on Democrats home by pointing out their biggest flaw.
“Yes, contemptuous Democrats looked down on the American people from their ivory towers and thought, ‘What a pathetic horde of dullards. Let’s give them healthcare.’ It’s shameful! It’s shameful! For shame!”
Watch the video below, courtesy of Comedy Central:
Man, I’m gonna miss that guy.
He is so f’n funny.
He will not be able to control himself and will continue to entertain us and inform. He is a gem.
Funny how the people flipping out about Gruber had no problems with the “Death Panels” lies.
In history classes in the future, whole courses will center on The Colbert Report and the Daily Show, because they are the most accurate depictions of the politics of the day. Regular “news shows” will be covered in the “History of Unintentional Comedy”.
NOT A PEEP IN THE MEDIA ABOUT EBOLA since November 2nd (aka pre-election day) - and now this Obamacare guy’s year-old recorded statements are trending. Well played GOPers. Sure it’s gross and sad how the entirety of American media lets you manipulate them - but still impressive.