Comments on: US Speedskating Gets the Colbert Bump at the World Cup

By: Mike Cofrin

Mike Cofrin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:45:18 +0000

Great Colbert Nation coverage featured on Dutch TV with Derek Parra interview. See it here. http://nos.nl/video/119815-reportage-derek-parra.html

By: HistoryRepeats

HistoryRepeats — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:34:11 +0000

There is only one true ice-skating country in the world
The Netherlands

By: Linda Solomon

Linda Solomon — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:39:40 +0000

Dear Stephen Colbert: We at The Vancouver Observer are very concerned about your plans to attempt to enter Canada after calling us "syrup-suckers" and "ice-holes" on your show. Are you aware of what befell your friend, Amy Goodman, at the border? Plus, Richmond is not what you think. For your own good, we beseech you, read http://www.vancouverobserver.com/politics/commentary/2009/12/08/syrup-suckers-beg-stephen-colbert-watch-his-back-when-crossing-canada

By: Colene Tackett

Colene Tackett — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:33:51 +0000

Stephen, if you need a place to stay in Whistler for the Olympics, my son has two weeks reserved condo that sleeps 4, across the street from the Village entrance. The week prior to opening day and the full 1st week. call 509-674-9106.

By: bob S

bob S — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:41:31 +0000

can you do this for cross country skiing too?

By: Tamara Menteer Gonzalez

Tamara Menteer Gonzalez — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:41:17 +0000

Amy Goodwin got stopped at the Canadian border a day or two ago, and was frisked, her computer was read, and she was asked for her notes on a lecture she was giving that night to sell her new book. Amy Goodman is one of the prime reporters for Democracy Now. During the detention, the border guards asked what she would be speaking about, and as she gave the litany of topics, they seemed unsettled. Finally, they asked her, "What about the Olympics?" They wanted to know if she was going to say anything about the upcoming Olympics — she thought they meant when Obama went to bid for the Olympics in Chicago, but no, they wanted to know if she was going to say anything about the Olympics, in Vancouver. She could find no reason for this hold-up, but I say HEY COLBERT NATION — looks like Canada's feeling pretty darn defensive now. My guess is this is directly related to the Colbert Report's deep delving and truth telling regarding practice times and track usage. Go to Democracy Now and read her recent article on Canada's daffy detainment.

By: ape

ape — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:08:36 +0000

apes!

By: from a Dictatorship

from a Dictatorship — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:45:39 +0000

Kennedy
Google it and smarten up.

By: from a Dictatorship

from a Dictatorship — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:39:35 +0000

Kennedy,
Get your facts straight, Google wintersport.suite101.com (#6) why there are no Olympic women ski jumpers: Disappointed Female…..IOC overrules Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms……The world champion, 24-year-old American Lindsey Van holds the female world record, flying 171 meters. At one of the ski jumping sites that will be used in the 2010 Olympic games, the K-90 hill at Whistler, Lindsey Van set the overall distance record for either sex. Not sexist and against Rights and Freedoms, pretty scary stuff?????? Maybe she could ski jump with the GUYS?????

By: Kennedy

Kennedy — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:26:02 +0000

Hey last person that posted,

From my understanding, as a Vancouver local, womens' ski jump isn't included because there aren't enough participants and was stated as being hoped to be included in the next winter Olympics. Sounds reasonable to me. Say it with me now, "It's not sexist when it's practical." There. Much better.

By: from a Dictatorship

from a Dictatorship — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:43:51 +0000

I agree with the Colbert complaint re speed skaters use of Vancouver's Olympic skating oval located in Richmond. Lotsa other complaints too. Another point of interest is that the Canadian female ski jumpers just recently went to court because all female ski jumpers are not allowed to enter the 5 ring circus (Owelympics) and believe it or not they lost their case and are uncertain if they can appeal. It is a very costly court system here in B.C. HELP! please if you can because all female ski jumpers are banned. So much for our Constitution and gender equality. B.C. long ago became a dictatorship under the red rule of the B.C. 'Liberals" ruled over by Gordon Campbell. You may recall him – he is the convicted drunk driver felon who was convicted in 2003 of driving drunk, (speeding from one shoulder of the road to the other) in Hawaii, yes, U.S.A. He is a 'Canadian' embarrassment. Hope you get as much time as Canada as should all competing countries. There won't be any records set for skating likely, due to the B.C. Liberals' decision to build it below sea level in Richmond. Not only is it sinking but will continue to sink and I believe the ice cannot be made hard enough because of it's location.
GOOD LUCK IN THE MEN'S SPEED SKATING. NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THIS BUT I HOPE CANADA COMES IN LAST AND THE U.S.A. COMES FIRST.
Thankyou for bringing this out in the open. I hope the whole world knows this is going on here.

By: Bryan Stewart

Bryan Stewart — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:23:43 +0000

hey Colbert nation,

as a proud Vancouverite, Canadian, and avid Colbert Report viewer, I'd like to invite Stephen Colbert to join us here in Van City to watch us syrup sucking Canadians kick some Yankee butt. OK, I really don't follow speedskating to be honest, like most Canadians I'm more concerned about our hockey team, but dammit, the Dutch are going to be hosting a big party near the Oval at Heinken house, and it's gonna be good times here…Come on, you went to Iraq, how bad can Canada be?

By: AudioInsider

AudioInsider — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:19:01 +0000

Nicolle, according to what Stephen said this evening on Letterman, over $250,000 has been raised.

By: Nicolle

Nicolle — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:06:09 +0000

I am very interested on knowing how much has been contributed to the speedskating team by the Colbert Nation. Could you post a counter or ticker of sorts to allow we contributors to see our progress??