I want to salute Stephen Colbert. I’m sure he expects it, of course, but this time it is deserved. Because of what he has done for our troops in Iraq.
By now everyone has had the chance to see the new Colbert haircut. And how he got it. Under orders by the Commander-and-Chief himself (that would be President Obama). Who also gave a nice bit of self-mockery with his line about not needing spy satellites with his big ears.
I’m more than happy to see the President mocked in good taste. But the fact that Colbert has brought a bit of home to our troops is a far better sight. It reminds me of what Bob Hope used to do. Something that the major news media seemed hell-bent on ignoring these days.
Stephen Colbert (the man and not the character) is a liberal without shame. So it’s no surprise how often, and accurately, he jabs Conservatives and Republicans in his show. But unlike the Sean Penn’s of the world, Colbert has always supported our troops. He has always made the distinction between serving our nation and the policy makers that require the sacrifices the troops make.
Thus in going to Iraq, he has acknowledged what the major news media has denied for years now. That our U.S. military is doing a good job in a bad situation. That our people are dying because of our system of Government and their belief that it is the best in the world. Faults and all.
You don’t have to agree with the war on terror (a term that our President can’t even bring himself to say). You don’t have to like why we got into this mess, or who gave the orders to do it. You don’t even have to agree with the people that think not talking about the situation, or placating governments in the region, will end the problems. But we all should recognize those that are doing the best they can, ultimately so we can all sleep back home without pause.
That deserves attention. It deserves commendation. It makes Stephen Colbert worthy of a salute.
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