Jon Stewart vs. VA: How Did The TV host rage against red tape?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:51:23 -0400

Some of you may not like Jon Stewart, but after you read this, you may have more respect for him.

During his 16-plus-year run at the desk of "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart trafficked in the same military-themed segments as many of his television brethren: He did pushups for charity, he went on a USO tour with a magician and a noted mailman, and he ... did more pushups for charity.

Tests of upper-body strength aside, one of Stewart's unique, lasting contributions to military matters may be his frequent, frustration-filled salvos at the Veterans Affairs Department. He's cranked out several "Daily Show" segments over the years that have have helped spotlight VA problems for a broader audience — an effort that's not gone unappreciate

http://www.armytimes.com/story/entertainment/2015/08/06/jon-stewart-vs-va-how-tv-host-raged-against-red-tape/31207623/

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Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2015 12:28 AM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 00:28:53 -0400

I love Jon Stewart! I will miss him immensely. I did not agree with all that he said, but I loved that he called bullshit on those that required it.

He launched a VA diatribe every chance that he got waving the bullshit flag on them and their ludicrous backlog and red tape.

He also took shots at Arby's every moment he could. And Donald Trump... And Lindsey Graham... And Dick Cheney... And Bill O'Reilly... And DiBlasio... And........ ((l miss him already..le sigh))

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 8 at 2015 1:15 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 01:15:35 -0400

I will miss Jon Stewart Greatly. Always could count on him to call out the Idiots and Hyprocrites.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2015 3:51 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 03:51:53 -0400

I love Jon Stewart. I hate to see him leave. He has trashed the VA many times. At least he can bring attention to the issue.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Aug 8 at 2015 10:29 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 10:29:28 -0400

His nearly daily presence, incisive wit and willingness to take on power, even face to face, in a hilarious way, will be missed.