America's Brush With Tragedy

[@TEFLInstructorBrian]

This is no longer shocking. It's just exhausting...

[@katalac]

You got that right

[@asavides]

And the fact that this is no longer shocking is clearly part of the problem.

[@katalac]

​@asavides yes, indeed

[@TheGuggo]

I live in Europe and I am fed up this side of the pond. I imagine the brainwashing you Americans are suffering at home.

[@GregFreeman-s3l]

Couldn't agree more.

[@robertw1962]

"When the power of love is stronger than the love for power, the world will know peace " - Jimi Hendrix

[@Avery_4272]

Also, when the power of love is stronger than the love for power OVER others.

[@markrobinowitz8473]

Paraphrase of MLK.

[@Jen0714]

Hendrix may have said the above but it was derived from the quote below. ✌️😊💙 "We look forward to the time when the power to love will replace the love of power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace." ~Sir William Ewart Gladstone~

[@Jen0714]

​@@Avery_4272That really nails it... perfectly! ✌️😎💙

[@summerstorm508]

🕊️💙🎶

[@wardka]

We look back on the 1960s through rose colored lenses, remembering the peace and love movements, but the 60s were just as violent as we are becoming today. Multiple assassinations, race riots, Vietnam, the racially and politically motivated war on drugs. The difference is today we have niche markets for misinformation, whereas in the 60s journalism still had some integrity.

[@maryhobbs4183]

Kent state

[@Kitty8791]

​@@maryhobbs4183 Technically 1970.

[@davidcashin1894]

The issue is not so much integrity in journalism. Many many journalists and media outlets still have integrity, many don't. The issue is lack of critical thinking, questioning what you read/hear, and finally maybe most important holding people accountable.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

Investigative Journalists are few. Activists are a dime a dozen.

[@jamesheuer5139]

@@maryhobbs4183…The Math Building bombing at University of Wisconsin-Madison!

[@pizzaruby5140]

When a comedian shows more tact than members of our own government, it's more than a little concerning. But boy, is it welcome. Thank you, Stephen.

[@SandraSealySeawomanBDS]

What do mean "members of govt" not showing tact? You mean members of GOP.

[@JT.962]

Isn't Colbert one of the guys continuously propagating the "Hitler" and dictator narrative? He along with many others In the media should be held legally responsible. They've caused this

[@MrDogonjon]

Zelensky was a comedian... He still had great humor in spite of his devotion to his imposing cause.

[@lm_b5080]

stephen colbert has very much been part and parcel to the polarization unfortunately

[@christianalmli9085]

This has forever been the case.

[@clasherking4528]

I'm reminded of a quote from Gene rodenbary's Andromeda "Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it... Those who fail to learn it CORRECTLY...... They are just doomed." Really sounds like our current situation here in the US don't it?

[@ttww1590]

An interesting contrast to the frequent words of the lead actor Kevin Sorbo's comments on X regarding the incident.

[@clasherking4528]

@@ttww1590 I really don't want to think about that..... Can I choose to remember the character he played and not the actor?

[@yourconnection9303]

And it is said that, "The meek shall inherit the earth."

[@DARWINZOO]

Thats your quote????? Whoa ​@yourconnection9303

[@camplethargic8]

@@yourconnection9303 I always interpreted "the meek" to be microbes and maybe algae, rats and cockroaches

[@arthurmontana8791]

Great Job! My hat is off to Stephen and his team for being so decent, so honest, and so patriotic. The nation is in a great, historic crisis. Stephen and his team have helped me through it all with such brilliance, such insight, and such truth. These are good people, and I am most grateful for them all! Thank You!!

[@mountstephen6810]

U.S.A. Is been downgraded to just S.A.

[@univalent15]

That works, considering who the Republican Presidential nominee is.

[@TheWebstaff]

😂😂 👏 👏

[@Styphon]

Apt, because the SA were the first Brownshirts.

[@alexaraya2018]

how bout D.S.A

[@erichancock6815]

I.S.A.: The Incorporated States of America.

[@Me-wk3ix]

When Paul Pelosi was attacked, Trump and his son both mocked him and thought it quite funny. When Trump was attacked, Biden reached out to offer condolences and denounced it in front of the nation. Our sides are not the same.

[@MyName-cw4yr]

Paul pelosi was caught in some odd entanglement with a strange man, which was easily resolved by police.... Trump was shot at, how are these things similar.

[@elizabethroberts9117]

NO TRUER WORDS WERE EVER SPOKEN

[@Glyn-gq8ts]

I agree. Get frustrated when people say BOTH sides need to bring down the rhetoric as I really don’t hear democrats inciting violence etc…

[@Bovada-c3i]

You fool 😆 keep dreaming you are completely misguided.

[@cyrussoxlegion]

Exactly. That's why it makes me so mad when people say both sides are just as bad, and I got to inform them no... one side is clearly worse, the side supported by the likes of the KKK, the proud boys, etc. vote blue💙

[@alonsosotovalverde8403]

As a Costarican where we express ourselves freely and have healthy although firely discussions; I completely agree with what you have expressed!! There is no argument to aggressive actions,

[@prometheus23c]

A Costarican is very much the opposite of an American. Costa Rica is a country that in 1948, after a short civil war, decided to abolish its own Army. I honestly wish America and most other countries could learn more from the way Costaricans think.

[@vlduran5720]

Thank you, Mr Colbert. Your dignity, intelligence, and humor are deeply appreciated.

[@gentlehorst]

Balanced comment from Colbert and you. What do we make of the republic-can convention? It is in their hands to show us. (on another note: Colbert is deaf on his right ear but has proven to be a great listener to his hosts. Trump had a scratch on his right ear but usually does not. Is it important that the person, except the culprit, who lost his life was a firefighter? No. He was a human being, father and husband but mostly an innocent human being ... being in plain sight of an assas-sin with ... hold your horses ... weird ideas fed by 'our' news)

[@theobserver8162]

😂😂

[@TakaPvP]

Lol stephen colbert and is staff could give a F lol, you helped cause this bud.

[@rosemadder5547]

Never thought I'd see such a thing in my lifetime, but thinking about it, almost every generation has, sadly

[@pravinasings8254]

I guess Stephen is too young to remember the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

[@quantum_ocean]

twice in my life. I was around for John Hickley

[@witcher70]

There’s a polish saying: kto sieje wiatr, ten zbiera burzę (they that sow the wind shall reap the whirlwind)

[@xakitad]

@@witcher70That is the beginning of Hosea 8:7 ☺️

[@Mediatech492]

I'm sure that I can speak for my fellow Canadians to say that we share the confusion, frustration, and horror of the current and seemingly interminable political crisis in our closest neighbour and ally, the United States. It seems there will always be those who will choose hate, fearmongering, and violence. Things that have no place in peaceful democratic nations in the 21st Century and beyond.

[@denisekeylon1306]

Do you need a sponsor to become a citizen in Canada? If trump wins, I'm out

[@rainydaylady6596]

Thank you. 💕

[@Tazzitta]

​@@denisekeylon1306yes you do

[@francescaa8331]

Thank you. 🇺🇲💜🇨🇦

[@dawnadriana1764]

You Canadians have a way of keeping kindness and tact in the discourse. I loved visiting you when I lived on Bainbridge Island. Took the ferry a couple of times a month... so long ago. Sending best regards to you, and your beautiful country. xo from Oregon.

[@jamesmitchell6925]

Once again, your words are more comforting than anything else. I hope I never have to see another opening monologue like this ever again.. Thank you, Stephen, and of your great staff, writers, crew, etc.

[@Rick-l6e]

i know he is just reading the script was presented to to him that if he wants to keep is job he has to), i say the people you know(His Kids) should hire a better house painter

[@gravityrules]

​​@@Rick-l6eGreat observation. His words mean nothing now.

[@Inverted.surfer]

​@@Rick-l6e Hand washing !!! What is said in public by these leftoids is public... What is said in private is in the eather awaiting judgement

[@piggsinablankie]

"It is what it is" - Trump , Aug 2020 on covid mortality numbers. So now we must come together?

[@MyName-cw4yr]

Wrf is that supposed to mean?

[@Hirnlego999]

It's worse with covid. He downplayed the threat. Held indoor rallies, didn't care because he was never close to the general population. Wanted to open up by Easter 2020. It also hit the blue states first so obviously never a high priority. Jared bragged about taking the country back from the doctors. ”Trump tells supporters 'we have to get over it' after Iowa school shooting” ”Trump Mocks Hammer Attack On Pelosi’s Husband In Incendiary Speech”

[@BigBoogookie]

​@MyName-cw4yr it means trump only cares when it affects him

[@angelamoordigian-to8gy]

@@BigBoogookie you’re absolutely right because he’s a narcissist!!💙💙💙

[@DrWhom]

we must come together around shared values of what political discourse means that T is presently at the center of that discourse is monstrous, I agree, but that is a different matter you see, if an individual represents the political values of 4 out of 10 Americans, then that individual should be able to articulate these values freely - otherwise you cannot have a democracy now I agree with your comment that his remark reflected values (well, "values"... stone cold moral decrepitude) which ought not even be shared by 4 out of 10000 Americans, let alone 10 - but that is a sickness of society and political discourse, and if this guy is removed, the next one and the next one to defend these ideas are already lined up

[@GaspiThrilla]

Very sobering and thoughtful words Stephen. Especially humane even though youve been one of Trumps biggest critics.

[@Barberdan]

@@debrab1317 Wow! How quickly people turn on their tribe.

[@denisekeylon1306]

Cuz trump is viile and unlikable so, what exactly is your problem?

[@moonfall8972]

​@debrab1317 No he's not. What are you thinking?

[@moonfall8972]

​@denisekeylon1306 Look, no idea to whom you're responding. This is very important. Please text in that name.

[@LulaMae21]

​@@debrab1317He's no more a Trumper than you are American, Boris.

[@veronicaw4460]

Stephen, you never fail to represent the compassion and solemnity that is needed at such times. I appreciate your ability to separate the human being who still deserves to have their life protected, from the person they choose to be. We may not side with someone, but we still have our humanity. This is the example we set to promote change. Thank you....PS I freekin' adore you!!!!!

[@polcommwatcher]

Beautifully written, Veronica! Thank you.💙

[@az308gts]

I grow weary living in historic times.

[@AnnoyingMoose]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_you_live_in_interesting_times#:~:text=%22May%20you%20live%20in%20interesting,are%20usually%20times%20of%20trouble.

[@Dj0287]

This is what it must have been like to live through the 60s

[@miltongurl28]

Now it’s the 60s in the Twilight Zone.

[@schaeffernelson8092]

Amen.

[@majorgnu]

"May you live in interesting times" - ancient Chinese curse Disclaimer: not really an ancient Chinese curse.

[@emeraldhills777]

Thank you Steven for your words of wisdom regarding the horror of what transpired on Saturday! We really appreciate you....

[@stan4now]

This is why you're the best of late night, Stephen. Thank You

[@casbot71]

_"No one has been as disappointed by Trump and two inches since Stormy."_ - someone had to post it.

[@JohnDoe-pk2hs]

Damn, as F'd up as that is I can't believe I didn't think of it.

[@socksalots]

yikes!! 😂😂

[@sewfantastic7257]

It was running thru my mind😅

[@Lexwell_Lavers]

Lmao

[@jaquanpowell4605]

Smh 😂😂😂😂😂

[@gamepapa1211]

As one of Seth's Jackals, I offer this Correction: the Thomas Crooks that donated to Act Blue was a 70-year-old man. It was not the same person. EDIT: I did more research, and while it's true there are several Thomas Crooks who might be the donor, the one on that donation papers is looking more and more likely to be the same Thomas M. Crooks that made the attempt on Trump's life. It's an oversight that is unacceptable to a Jackal's standard. And for that, I apologize. However, I will address one of the commenters in the replies. @Riclmnpop, if being a Dem or a Rep doesn't matter, then why are the GQP politicians making a big deal out of this one donation? Why are they painting Crooks as Biden's personal Jason Bourne simply because he made a $15 donation back when he was 17-years-old? Please, explain that to us. The Council of Jackals await your response.

[@Riclmnopp]

I’m a registered (D) and I’m voting for Trump. Being registered as a R or a D, doesn’t mean anything.

[@alanf8622]

@@Riclmnopp We can tell you're voting Trump because of your utter fucking nonsense

[@InksplatOops]

Fellow jackal, you beat me to it. 😊

[@alalalala57]

​@@Riclmnopp ok

[@TotallyAwesome420]

@@Riclmnopp Definitely not a bot at all.

[@MG-iy1oh]

Do you think that inciting hatred against him for the past 8 years might have something to do with it ?

[@carolleckie9041]

And I’m old enough to remember in my grade 3 class when our principal came into our classroom, visibly upset, and told us "President Kennedy has just been shot and killed."

[@imageskj1]

It came out of the speaker up on the wall and Sister told us all to get on our knees and pray. Powerful memory for a 6 year old

[@DSAK55]

I was in grade 2. This is *not* one of those moments

[@brycedery9596]

@@DSAK55 Indeed

[@denillefleming2942]

We were watching it on TV in the classroom. Grade 4. The whole school saw it.

[@Sisteryoda1440]

And the teachers starting to cry. And then RFK and MLK. And a generation thought we had lost all our leaders.

[@siobob1]

I never miss a Stephen Colbert commentary when something important happens in our nation. The news media should take note, if they haven't already.

[@petermalanchuk8210]

After watching this, Stephen Colbert puts tragic things into an objective, non-partisan and reasonable perspective. I always like Stephen Colbert, a man with character first, and foremost.

[@rayfinkle9369]

Yeah it was so touching. Especially the "stay tuned for fart jokes" at the end of his monologue. Beautiful way to cap off a heartfelt message 🙄

[@aekelly]

​@@rayfinkle9369 oh come on! Would you like to pivot from something serious you have to say (which he did so eloquently) to your comedy show? Do you know nothing of Steven Colbert? If you did you'd know he's incredibly kind and thoughtful.

[@dirksegerius5]

Your talking about the same guy that has said Trump is hitler and democracy will end if hes elected for 8 years

[@PeterRoss-t9q]

No he is not!​@aekelly

[@cammieg4381]

It just hit me - I think i know almost exactly WHEN America began to slide backwards... When Donald Trump, in front of one of his crowds, yelled: "To Hell with being P.C.!" (Politically correct, where we speak of others with respect) but the crowd went wild with cheers of glee and the Media picked it up and laughed and said 'haven't we all felt like that' and DISRESPECT BECAME NORMAL. Let's bring RESPECT BACK TO AMERICA! Our newest set of voters seemed to have missed that very important part of education.

[@holydiver73]

PC is a terrible idea. It’s just a way of silencing people and putting people above criticism, usually people who need to be criticised. Surely when you have to put trigger warnings on older TV shows because someone might be SMOKING, it’s the time to say that this whole PC things has become a bit silly.

[@ToyKeeper]

Most of today's backward-slide trends began with Reagan... but Trump really accelerated the decline.

[@auntiquek2845]

What did Aretha Franklin say about 🎶 R E S P E C T 🤔? #i🗳️💙

[@sueprice3315]

Another early Trump example was when someone was silently holding up an anti-Trump sign at one of his rallies, and Trump had him forcibly removed and indicated it would be fine if they hurt the guy while doing it, and he would pay their legal bills. The crowd roared. When those on the left expressed concerns that he was advocating violence against someone with different political views, they called us "snowflakes."

[@jebpleb1803]

NO it was when Obama vowed to fundamentally change America.

[@lucasromanholli]

Why democrats keep forgeting how Trump laughed at Pelosi husband?

[@joesunday199]

I haven't forgotten.

[@querubekelso9398]

Exactly

[@_Amit_Sunil]

So you are no better? If you want to laugh does it make you any better

[@courtneysalmini5153]

Dems are the best buddy you are rite

[@zenfluence]

I think it's more of a 'be a decent person' (at least in public/on paper) and 'don't stoop to their level'

[@JacqueBowlingMedium]

I feel I need to explain something about myself. I am a caring person. I cry at funny videos. I'm fearless in my love for all kinds. It happened. I didn’t blink. I felt sorry for the people injured in another shooting who were there to support the person they believe is worthy. 😟 I didn’t blink. That fucks me up the most. 😢

[@elegantgypsyrose5328]

I am as well. I also did not blink. I have thoughts on this that I don't readily share. Take care of yourself.

[@erikfreeman2472]

Thank you, Stephen. Interesting times we live in, in which Comedians have taken on the duties of keeping to pubic informed of current events, and of being the moral compasses of our society.

[@michaelgardner3527]

I respect your view Steven!Thanks for your carefully crafted words and saying exactly what we need now!

[@maryalicecoleman4661]

Turns out Crooks did not give to a Democratic campaign. It was a different man with the same name who is in his 60s. The young man, was a staunch conservative according to his classmates.

[@MickyAvStickyHands]

I don't think you can be a staunch anything at 20.

[@tzvi3660]

Fake News, The address on the donation was By the Shooters house, nice try though commie

[@marcd1981]

@@MickyAvStickyHands I've known 20 year-old staunch assholes

[@LightBrand]

Is this disinformation or misinformation?

[@klumpytheklown3798]

​@@MickyAvStickyHandsDude, 20-year-olds are staunch in everything they do.

[@jameslegrand2734]

Stephen, you are a class act 100% and at all times. This was all perfectly said! Thank you for all you do. It is well beyond comedy!

[@ephemerics]

“Grief for my beautiful country…” says it all

[@gigglemaniarunninwild2207]

Colbert has fanned the flames of this divide

[@j0hn00arthur]

@@gigglemaniarunninwild2207it’s literally all he does, he couldn’t give less of a fuck of what happens to trump and right wing people

[@theobserver8162]

Then proceeds in reminding the Paul Pelosi thing. He even almost said between the lines that it was trump's fault. please, wake up the little prick just making sure that people remember that so they don't feel sympathy for Trump.

[@Rager0221]

​@@j0hn00arthur just like yall wouldn't give a fuck if anything happened to people on the left💀 yall started the divide. Not us!

[@thunderdrake13]

@@Rager0221 u do realize the entire mainstream media is left leaning from msnbc, cnn, wsj, abc, etc. When you constantly call a candidate Hitler, what do you think is going to happen. They've all partake in inciting hatred and division

[@marynoellias9256]

Violence has been going on since biblical times, this will never change all we can do as people is to protect our space and not allow the negativity in.

[@learnleadlive]

Good job stephen for keeping it out of comedy. Sometimes its really not time for comedy. Thak you for seeing a serious matter and not making fun of it. Good job man!

[@joniparker23]

Thank you for being a sane, rational human being! Well said

[@KealohaHarrison]

Very tactful Stephen, my heart goes out to the victims’ families even though my politics wouldn’t agree with theirs. But we must remain vigilant, vote blue down the ballot to protect our rights and save our democracy! Edit: the donation was allegedly not made by him as he would’ve been a minor at the time which violates the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, so it’s more likely that an older person with the same name made it and the press got the two confused. Secondary edit: the first edit was apparently proven wrong by Snopes, the donation was traced and it matched his address and zip code

[@LadySingsTheBooze]

save your sympathy. biden called the widow of the firefighter and she refused to speak with him. she said she's still voting for trump, even though trump has not contacted and will not contact her. she's a stepford wife, brainwashed, donald trump doesn't give a shit about her or her husband but he still gets her vote.

[@uropygid]

That is indeed the case. The donation was from a person with the same name.

[@janetkriegl6720]

True. That donation WAS NOT made by the assailant.

[@bkm2797]

KealohaHarrison, Unless Snopes Fact Check is lying, sadly it was this young man who made that $15.00 contribution to Act Blue. It also states with Act Blue (checked their site as well) that a 17 yr. old can make a contribution under certain circumstances. Remember his mom is a Democrat, she may have encouraged him, and I certainly don't blame her.

[@linda1lee2]

And some posted that the shooter was a young guy with long hair who hates Trump. He posted a TikTok saying he hates Trump and they got the wrong guy.

[@ZwerginTDM]

A truly respectful and noble statement, Stephen and The Late Show supporting writers and crew. Thank you for these strong and important words at this time and I continue to look forward to your regular entertainment. Perhaps you should have your own named resolute desk to use. 😊

[@CharlesParkhill]

Back in 1960s militan H. Rap Brown said "Violence is as American as apple pie. "

[@AraAshmayne]

Truist comment here

[@kimberlydavis4772]

That is heartbreaking to think about. We are supposed to be better than any of this.

[@bricology]

A little ironic of a sentiment, coming from a self-described *militant* . . .

[@barbaramonaco105]

Not to nitpick, but he actually said cherry pie. The past few days while every TV commentator and pundit was saying that violence was un-American I also thought of the truth in H. Rap Brown's words.😔

[@everythingends555]

​@@kimberlydavis4772I think that is part of the problem to be honest. There are so many of us that claim to believe in these ideals and some of us do live up to them but not all and there becomes this disconnect with reality where we believe we are one thing but we really aren't. I am not trying to use this as an opportunity to attack the right but this does highlight an example I have been pointing to for years now. The right thinks their kids are being indoctrinated by schools or society etc but in reality their kids are only living up to the ideals those parents claimed to care about. I see these parents who taught their kids about respect and that people should be able to be who they want to be in this free country but then they get upset at transgender people for existing, being displayed in media and asking to be referred to as they/them. They preached to their kids about personal responsibility and accountability for ones actions but then they get upset about "cancel culture". They taught their kids ideas they thought they believed in but didn't live up to it wasn't indoctrination. To be honest this was one individual out of 300 hundred million and one incident so it doesn't necessarily speak to the entire nation however it is a stark reminder imo that with guns so available and mental health issues going untreated that no one is truly safe in the United States.

[@LChav]

I love how we can always count on Stephen Colbert to make us laugh at anything, including politics. However, he knows when to put jokes aside to try and help us all understand why we should work together. Thank you Stephen.

[@Wulfric_the_red]

he's not fooling anyone

[@ChristinaTkacs]

Thank you for a message that we should all hear as a nation not laden with a political slant

[@Vinny-xs4xm]

Definition of Insanity is what? And now Trump says God saved him? GIVE ME A FRIGGIN BREAK!!

[@rolandreyna215]

God took 1 out of 2 to Heaven. So guess who's not going to Heaven. Isn't there a scripture that describes the 1 out of 2. That supporter can now see the Truth from God's eyes now.

[@PhilipPedro2112]

God sent him a message but he doesn't have the wisdom to listen.

[@caoimhin7122]

@@PhilipPedro2112 Yup, 36 hours later and he was back to his old self, fomenting hate and violence. Trump is too stupid to be introspective.

[@jjwubs1638]

​@@rolandreyna215 Uhm... Lazarus and the poor man?

[@CaminoAir]

I'm Irish. While I regret the acceleration with which the social and political fabric is deteriorating in America, this is (as much as any other aspect of America) very characteristic of your country. You really need to dispense with the standard rhetoric and take a very deep look at why and how things have got this far.....and then you are going to have to spend the rest of your lives working to correct it. You have absolutely no room for complacency. I cannot think of another major Western nation that would have succumbed so easily and quickly to a 10th rate, wretched figure like Trump.

[@ImVeryOriginal]

"I cannot think of another major Western nation that would have succumbed so easily and quickly to a 10th rate, wretched figure like Trump." lol we absolutely would, Italy's Berlusconi is just one example. The US is fucked but thinking Europe is above this stuff entirely is a mistake of complacency.

[@adamfindlay7091]

People choose who they love now, not what is 'correct,' 'appropriate,' or beneficial to them or their tribe. Unfortunately image is much more persuasive to my country than substance or even common sense. Appreciate your thoughts. But the election thing in our country has gone to the wild creatures adrift in Hammer horror .

[@adde9506]

You can't? Boris Johnson should ring that bell for you.

[@peterhooper3391]

We agree. America did experience a near miss.

[@hvansetten]

Thank you Stephen, for your carefully chosen words about this tragic incident. About the shooter’s motivation: I’ve heard multiple times that he was bullied. Could it be that he viewed Trump as the ultimate bully, setting the wrong example for the country? From across the pond, I wish you a safe Presidential Election, with a humbled Republican candidate and a strong and energetic Democratic one (I sense a problem here with both current candidates). I’m holding my breath for you and frankly for us here too. Please vote for (and to uphold) democracy in November!

[@8bigs8]

"How is this happening in America?". Really? This is your history - your DNA

[@runnergo1398]

Not my DNA!

[@gh5972]

This is how the USA always deals with “problems”

[@terri6854]

Exactly. Americans are so self-unaware.

[@tselengbotlhole750]

They are in denial

[@piccalillipit9211]

This was my comment: *MESSAGE FROM A EUROPEAN* this is as Am3ric4n as apple pie Its just what we expect

[@mattiebigtime]

Stephen, thank you, I needed to hear something clear and level headed. This has honestly changed my thoughts about this event.

[@Chaosmancer7]

I felt the stab of horror that this happened... but it never went away, it just grew deeper and darker, as I consider that Trump will use this to ignite and harden his support. He was a messiah figure to these people, and now he was attacked, and there is that photo. I'm scared for what happens next

[@John.Christopher]

Don't give into the fear mongering. The mass media is manipulating us.

[@UnrulyRantLord]

He doesn't even need to use it. Sorry us Trump voters can actually think for ourselves and don't need political propaganda to form our own views 🤡🤡

[@deuceydee3506]

I get the feeling that might've been the plan all along, and I don't know which is worse, me being right about it, or me being wrong

[@deuceydee3506]

​@@UnrulyRantLordI pity you. None are so blind as those who won't see

[@katalac]

How are we on the biff timeline?

[@kiriuxeosa8716]

Someone left the script for episode 7 in the past

[@David-dc3nk]

Couldn't have said it any better myself, Stephen! Thank you!

[@Swiftwind82]

I’m sorry to say that the only place I’m hearing anyone say that this event was ‘shocking and surprising’ has been from the media. Every single in person conversation I’ve had regarding the topic has contained phrases like “expected”, “no surprise”, and “it was only a matter of time”. Singing Kumbaya with our neighbors isn’t going to bring unity when we receive daily reminders (primarily from the media) of endless ‘them vs us’ hate speech, and detailed ‘plans’ about what one side is going to do to make the other miserable when they get in power. The real problem is the way we communicate, free speech is out of control.

[@josedelatorre2569]

Thank you Stephen...always grateful for your calm and measured perspective.

[@Ali_forward]

Thank you for capturing what many feel with such class.

[@angelabennett8245]

That shock lasted as long as the first news report. Then everything went back to normal.

[@bulldoggery]

Where do you live? That has not been the case in Utah.

[@GregFreeman-s3l]

Correct. This changes nothing.

[@klausfiedler64]

@@bulldoggery Nothing ever was normal in Utah.

[@verresmilliterres]

For me, I suffered absolutely no shock at all.

[@klausfiedler64]

@@verresmilliterres Actually I was a little taken aback when the colossal prick got back up again.

[@Mr.BeastFacts]

*Thank you for the opinion of CBS and its affiliates, Stephen.*

[@steveyaciuk6877]

Thank you for a powerful message !! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@galimirnund6543]

Well, my heart goes out to the family that lost a loved one....

[@Robb-ex8jo]

Aren't you special!

[@nocternbemsi5619]

you're evil dude

[@Robb-ex8jo]

@@nocternbemsi5619 And your Lord Jesus is waiting for you in Heaven!

[@gravityrules]

​@@miledeYes, speaking of political violence.

[@alex_harnar_618]

Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."

[@greg6500]

Meanwhile the Trump side and conservatives in general have spent the past several decades telling their base that the LGBTQ, Librarians and teachers are going after their children to make them trans, Or threatening them for trying to teach evolution. But thats not hatred. If they said we are trying to poison the wells would that be hatred? Cause it seems to me these assholes can libel anyone they want any way they want and get away with it.

[@rebecca8525]

I believe MLK said that.

[@greg6500]

@@rebecca8525 Right, That guy Trump hates.

[@poopsmith6853]

​@greg6500 you know mlk isn't black Jesus and said and did many things that are morally and objectively wrong, right? I would imagine not as you likely think his marches were peaceful too.

[@jennypeel2626]

Well said Steve. Very real testimony to our troubled times.

[@boomer150]

I am not surprised this happened. I am surprised this didn't happen in 2015. That it took 8 years for someone to make this attempt. Trump is the most polarizing figure in all America if not the world. It's virtually impossible to not have some form of opinion on the man. He's everywhere, almost always saying controversial things. I see comment sections filled with condemnation for all those who criticized him. It's the media's right to criticize him. They must speak truth to power.

[@samuelrigaud88]

Jesus too

[@DannyGoldingTV]

100% nothing but facts! God Bless Colbert!

[@gweebara]

Thank you Stephen Colbert for always being a coherent voice and speaking to her better angels...

[@mdon10000]

Thoughts and prayers, now let's move on.

[@patbrennan6572]

Thoughts are nice, but prayers don't seem to be working at all.

[@missg.5940]

@@patbrennan6572you completely missed the sarcasm

[@piggsinablankie]

@mdon10000 oh and you forgot the famous next phrase..."Now is not the time to talk about it." I agree, I won't talk about it.

[@josterio2.071]

The fact that Stephen had the balls to say this but Jimmy Kimmel couldn’t do it live is a prime example why Jimmy is not going to last much longer on tv. Stephen may be a Trump hater, but at least he has compassion

[@bridgetreedmorawski]

Am I missing something? I thought Kimmel is on his usual summer-long vacation ... why would he be on air at all?

[@IWannatalkpodcast]

Kimmel was on holiday when this happened

[@sarahveedub]

Thank you. Well said. It is important and needs to be said. Thank you.

[@ChristopherPerry-v3b]

How could this possibly happen in a country that loves their guns more than their children?

[@MothGirl007]

This!!

[@brandonquist8394]

Because its a country that doesn't trust their government _with_ their guns.

[@Echo81Rumple83]

you forgot to add the forward-slash-s for sarcasm notation.

[@south6bt]

Very easy when this is the sort of comment that is spewed in the face of what happened, it's always back to the incitement, back to trying to make people focus on resentment and hate, back to pushing division with your type.

[@IslanKleinknecht]

Why is everyone acting like this is shocking? You know what was shocking? America's response to Covid, 2020. January 6th, 2021. I'm all outta shocks to give. Ya'll's memory is disgusting.

[@KelvindiazYoutube]

Much respect to hear you say this Stephen, as someone who has different political views but can share this kind of emotion and love for our country, it’s amazing to see this.

[@tombrannockjr6021]

Thank you Mr Cobert!

[@kimberlycornelius7911]

I wander which president called and offered his condolences to his wife, she reported! Sad he only thinks about himself still

[@saraboo99]

Very well said. Thank you so much Steven.

[@hkm8375]

In the words on alex Jones and MTG, ALL PAID ACTORS

[@PhilipPedro2112]

Donnie was straight out of Central Casting, just like Ronald Reagan.

[@vandannadale2689]

THANK You, Stephen! Important words…can we HEAR THEM?!? Can we each try to take a step again toWARDS one another, rather than aWAY… “agree to disagree” as it were. For a country we all love. ? ✌🏼

[@thend4427]

What trump said about Paul Pelosi the same I'll say about him

[@divineoblivion1]

This is why I love Stephen Colbert. This is something that he has never changed and constantly says when we have shootings like this occur. He has been consistent from day 1 and the ideas he states are as amazing as he is. Thank you for doing what you do, saying what you say and believing what you believe.

[@fortheloveyoutube]

Thank you...for this and so much "therapy" since 2016!

[@morganfray1130]

I wish I lived in a world where the best place to turn for perspective and leadership after a national tragedy was somewhere other than late night television… When did late night become my generation’s Walter Cronkite? Or Sunday homily? I don’t know, but God I’m glad you’re here. As always, pitch perfect. Thank you. It seems odd that our most impactful public servants are all fabulously well paid television personalities… but maybe that’s also pitch perfect for where we are now. Either way, I’m grateful for the community you provide.❤

[@fionadyball455]

Bless you, Stephen Colbert. Thank you for your grace, compassion and intelligence. I hope America is listening - ballots not bullets 🙏

[@DKquantumsingularity]

Very well said Stephen. Thank you!

[@TheUltimateRare]

Yup... thanks for your show so often, Please take care everyone, Lets hope we can end this pain, once in for all...

[@dawnwilson1529]

I must say I am always impressed with Stephen's continued faith in his country...

[@hierophant369]

Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind. The power of attraction. 🧲 🌪️

[@walkerpaulp6526]

No other daily host mentioning this Thank you and love you Colbert

[@lashendawest7509]

We love your show stephen colbert

[@drunkndisorderly83]

Ok likebot

[@F-DJT-PAB]

@@drunkndisorderly83Really? So insightful! 'You can always tell an American... but you can never tell them anything' ..anon!! Tissue?

[@drunkndisorderly83]

@@F-DJT-PAB I'm Canadian, and your whiteknighting of either a likebot, or sadsack that comments low hanging fruit for internet points is pathetic.

[@F-DJT-PAB]

@@drunkndisorderly83 Apologies for thinking you're American.. knuckle dragging Canuck then!

[@jerrycallender9352]

...and the evil Steve Scalise NEVER recognized the BLACK LESBIAN who took bullets saving his pathetic life!

[@marjoriemeret-carmen1708]

Thank you

[@Election-ei5yw]

Judging by the speech that Marjorie Green gave at the RNC convention tonight, she did not get that memo from Mike Johnson.

[@KingEdwardMMVIII]

The fact that they allow her to speak says a LOT

[@mr.CooksBigly]

Yep. That guy Marjorie Greene has his own agenda. The Russian agenda but it's what he believes in.

[@emsleywyatt3400]

She did, just couldn't read it.

[@TEFLInstructorBrian]

@@emsleywyatt3400 😆

[@lilivonshtup3808]

Nor did Lauren Bobert and J.D. Vance who is trump's pick for VP.

[@Mopar46]

Well said, Mr.Colbert. We can only hope your nation takes those sentiments to heart! [I'm sitting here in OZ watching things unfold!]

[@BangleWish]

Australia or prison?

[@heavycritic9554]

I wish the Republican side could be as level-headed as you are. It really frightens me to see how some Republican politicians are blaming everything on the Democrats.

[@franciscoburgos787]

That’s a speech for the right. Dude was a registered republican. His motives were probably personal, not political. It’s the right who is being very irresponsible with their rhetoric. I’ve seen those on the left showing compassion and being respectful. More than I can say for those on the right.

[@janetl9984]

Unfortunately, I have seen plenty of nastiness from what appears to be both Trump and Biden backers on some of the chat feeds.

[@MyName-cw4yr]

The left "Trump is an illegitimate president" or "Trump is a fascist" or "Trump is a threat" or "Trump will start ww3" or "Trump is a russian asset" or all the other lies the American left spread.... you guys are absolutely out of control, and if you see them as compassionate, you're delusional.

[@johnstriker480]

Don't forget, Trump was the only US President to cross the Korean DMZ

[@Stevexeairoux411]

I appreciate your candor and your comments on those that had passed.

[@2000Cowboys]

Trump still hasn't reached out to the Coperatore widow 😕

[@DSAK55]

and never will

[@pubmeatman]

Because he only cares about himself.

[@pubmeatman]

Because he doesn’t care about anyone but himself.

[@blazekip3207]

Just because your fake news didn't report it doesn't mean it didn't happen. Maybe watch the RNC

[@GaryMorell]

How come Trump's kids haven't reached out ?

[@CompoundingTime]

Crazy how fast my personal reaction has faded. Guess I've just been desensitized by similar occurrences.

[@rebecca8525]

Yes, we’ve all become numb.

[@andypanda4756]

Mr. Cobert both redicules and embodies "the Good Man archetype so well, because he is a good man in real life.

[@matt47110815]

Well said, Stephen, better than what i was thinking about it. Better than how the Republicans reacted when Mr. Pelosi got attacked. As a German who lived 20+ years in the US, but left, I feel the pain. I am happy to no longer be in Murica and being back in a more enlightened part of the World.

[@js46644]

Wait did my participation in the 2010 Rally to Restore Sanity have no effect??

[@JumpingJack79]

You may remember that the 2010 rally was to "Restore Sanity and/or Fear". I guess it was fear that got restored 🙄

[@willicat44]

I was there...still have the towel...

[@jazzmanchgo]

Was there really ever any "sanity" to be restored in the first place?

[@MrJeffreyDR]

⁠ CBS accepted more than $3 billion from Big Pharma in 2023 alone. Steven Colbert receives his paycheck from CBS. Is anyone putting the pieces together yet? Is he antiestablishment or PROestablishment? Is he the counter-culture revolutionary we hoped he would be or is simply a spokesperson for a too-large-to-fail network? These are questions all of us, especially progressives, should be asking!

[@js46644]

@@jazzmanchgo yes

[@donnahague8983]

Stephen Colbert, you’re a class act… always.

[@dorothysay8327]

Tragedy? I dunno. I have a different definition of tragedy, personally. The real tragedy was the poor fellow in the stands, the super attendee who now knows just what Trump stands for. How is this happening in America? C’mon. It happens on the daily, in the USA.

[@rachaelsummers7686]

I agree I think I am the only one that sees the irony and karmic elements of the situation, no sympathy from me, no one is mentioning that poor man that died and his family, I'm with you that's the tragedy 😢

[@UnrulyRantLord]

You have no clue how f***ing disrespectful that is to the person

[@cindyneeper]

I was 5 when President J.F. Kennedy was assassinated. My mom was crying and watching TV. I did not understand why she kept watching something that made her sad.

[@j0hn00arthur]

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