I believe in America. I believe it exists. My gut tells me I live there. I feel that it extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and I strongly believe it has fifty states. And I cannot wait to see how the Washington Post spins that one tomorrow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ironically questions basic facts about America to mock media spin and political discourse.
- In plain terms
- The speaker claims belief in basic facts to highlight how easily they are questioned.
- What can you take from it?
- Basic facts should not need defending against media narratives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do basic facts get politicized?
- How can we protect shared truths?
Another view
The irony might confuse those not familiar with the context of media spin.
More from Stephen Colbert
I believe democracy is our greatest export. At least until China figures out a way to stamp it out of plastic for three cents a unit.
Permalink to quote #24 That's where the truth lies, right down here in the gut. Do you know you have more nerve endings in your gut than you have in your head? You can look it up. I …
Permalink to quote #26 Before I get started, if anybody needs anything else at their tables, just speak slowly and clearly into your table numbers. Someone from the NSA will be right…
Permalink to quote #23
Related quotes
But for the media to name their coverage of the 2003 invasion of Iraq the same as what the Pentagon calls it-everyday seeing 'Operation Iraqi Freedom'-you have…
Amy GoodmanAmy Goodman quote #1 Truthiness is tearing apart our country, and I don't mean the argument over who came up with the word. I don't know whether it's a new thing, but it's certainl…
Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert quote #2 I think Michael Moore is loathsome, though, not because he dislikes Bush, but because he seems to dislike America.
Tucker CarlsonTucker Carlson quote #2