Who speaks for us?

Daily Show, November 3, 2004 -

John Stewart: If (terrorism and fear of gay people) are the two major issues concerning voters, why would New York City, which really has the most significant gay population in the country, and has already had the most significant terrorist attack in the country, vote overwhelmingly for Kerry?

Stephen Colbert, Daily Show Correspondent: Here's the thing John, we in New York are too close to the terrorism and gay people. Only the Red States, with the advantage of a safe distance, can take in the whole picture and clearly see what we should do about those issues. And so, on behalf of everyone living the Blue States, I'd like to thank the Red States for saving us...from ourselves.