Could we send flowers and thanks to Jon Stewart?

[Lorien]

I know that the studio is located here:
Daily Show Studios, 513 West 54th Street, NY. Between 10th and 11th Avenues.

What do you all think?

[Cleita]

1. I already sent him thanks.

Can't do the flowers.

[Lorien]

3. DU sent senator Byrd flowers for being a true patriot

seems like we could do as much for Stewart. :shrug:

[qanda]

2. Count me in for a few bucks

:kick:

[BuelahWitch]

14. Me too n/t

[Zinfandel]

17. Me as well...Stewart and child would be touched, BUT.,..

where does one send the flowers? Help?

[Lorien]

23. To the studio (address listed in original post)

We'll just have to be certain that he's working there the day we send them.

[Andy_Stephenson]

51. I have a contact in his office.

I could...if you wanted me too...find out the best day to send them.

Andy

[LuminousX]

4. Anything for Jon

Just remember, he is a gadfly, and if he speaks out against Kerry on something, don't turn on him.

[Lorien]

6. A true journalist speaks out when ANYONE fucks up

I think that's why Jon Stewart (a comedian, no less) is one of America's last true journalists!

On edit: I think it would be great if one of our professional writers (like Will Pitt) could compose a letter that we all could sign.

[bling bling]

5. Count me in.

[otohara]

7. Count Me In

[juajen]

8. Great idea, but, isn't he on tour right now?

N/T

:kick:

[Lorien]

10. I don't know. I only listened to the Crossfire piece

on the internet (I don't have cable, but I've watched "the daily show" at friend's homes). Does anyone else have this information?

[Lisa]

9. me too!

he's made me laugh so much over the years -- when we most needed it, too -- it's the least I could do.

And you bet he's going to be getting some very nasty mail over the next while. He should at least have some reassurance that he's got friends out here.

[Lorien]

11. Kick

:kick:

[blue sky at night]

12. i'm in.

I said this earlier, Jon is a hero in my mind. I got to see the entire performance.......thank you sir!

[Lorien]

13. Here's the audio:

http://home.comcast.net/~chookiechooks/storage/10.15.04.XFire.JonStewart.mp3

Someone posted video earlier, but I don't have the link. :-(

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[Ladyhawk]

19. Welcome to DU...and I feel the same way (note signature)

:toast: :bounce: :toast:

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[Ladyhawk]

22. Yeah, pretty much.

:shrug:

My family and town are full of them and I've about had it. I'm trying not to "hate" them, but there is some real anger directed their way, yes. Eventually, maybe I can learn to feel sorry for them, but not while they're trying to turn our country into a fascist theocracy.

[tjdee]

16. I like this idea...dunno about flowers though...

I like flowers...but that's just me :P

Could we do something comedic like? I don't know. I'm avoiding work right now, so I feel guilty trying to think about it right now LOL.

I certainly feel like doing more than buying the book (which I ordered tonight!). It couldn't have been easy going there, sitting in between the two of them, and telling them about themselves.

Man, ever since he was on MTV interviewing that little brown kid whose name I don't remember--I've had a great deal of respect for him.

[Lorien]

18. Flowers are just a traditional symbol of achievement

usually given to a great performer after a wonderful performance. What Jon said tonight wasn't comedic, therefore I don't think anything comedy related would be appropriate. It would be good to add in our note that every single one of us intends to vote and remain as politically aware and active as possible. That would mean a lot to him, I think.

[tjdee]

28. I'm in.

I was in for the Byrd flowers, and I suggested the florist we ended up using...I think.... you're right about the comedy, I was just suggesting something a bit different...Oh I don't know.

As I said, LOL, I'm STILL putting off work and am just plain knackered at this point. But I'm in for flowers. I'd also be interested in something like what is suggested below--but so many of us have already donated to the DNC/various orgs.

Thank you for starting the thread!

[Lorien]

29. Heheh, i just remembered something

a former boss of mine, Jeffery Katzenberg (a movie studio executive) use to send huge brass balls to anyone who would stand up to him or any other powerful person in the industry for something they really believed in. I don't know where he got them from, but they weighed a ton and came in a big wooden crate. Jeffery was a big Dem contributer. If I still had his phone number, I'd ask his secretary if he had sent out another pair recently!:-)

[tjdee]

32. That's the kind of thing I mean!

That's awesome!

:kick: for this thread so everyone sees it.

[ilovenicepeople]

36. Big Brass Balls sound like the perfect thing to send Jon

Thanks Jon:toast: Thanks DU:grouphug: :hi:

[Lorien]

37. Well, I think Jeffery had them custom made, but

I found these online:


http://www.mikechurch.com/store_stuff.html

Tacky packaging, but we could fix that. :-)

[ilovenicepeople]

38. Them there balls don't seem big enough for Mr.Stewart.

bigger,BIGGER!!!!"We need more balls!"(bouncy ones):bounce: :bounce:

[Lorien]

45. I agree

anyone got a clue where we could find BIGGER brass balls? I live not far from a trophy and awards store; I'll bet they could inscribe a box that we could put them in! :-)

[Starlight]

44. I love that idea! n/t

[Ladyhawk]

21. I'll chip in and I'd love to sign, too.

If we could get our "famous person" Will Pitt to write it up, it would be GREAT! He whips out those editorials, so I'm sure a few sentences wouldn't take him long at all.

I love you, Jon Stewart. Way to go!

[southlandshari]

24. If we want to honor Stewart's point in all this...

I'd be willing to bet there are actions we could take collectively that would be more gratifying to him than receiving a deluge of bud vases at his office.

First, to Jen6 (whose posts I always enjoy) and others who have posted here - I agree 110% with the praise for Jon Stewart. So please don't read any disrespect into my recommendation that we shift our focus here.

Jon Stewart has been literally begging the mainstream media to hold our government accountable and to focus on the truth, no matter how unpopular it may be, for a long time now.

Let's follow his lead and hold people accountable. Let's walk the walk, in addition to talking the talk. And I suggest we let Stewart know he is our inspiration on this - not with flowers or gifts but with proof our money is where our mouths are...

Instead of spending $35-100 on flowers for Jon at The Daily Show, send it somewhere to support the reservists of the 343rd unit that was detained at gunpoint (by their fellow soliders) for refusing to transport contaminated fuel (already rejected by another platoon) through a treacherous area in Iraq without ground or air cover, in vehicles without proper armor and that could not travel faster than 40 miles per hour.... For more info:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x2497414#2497749

Where to send funds in support? I don't know - I'm hoping someone else will wade in here. Wherever and however we support these reservists, we can each send a postcard to Jon Stewart describing what we've done.

Anyone who watched his frustration grow on the Crossfire appearance show today can surely understand that he'd rather see meaningful action tied to his comments than anything else.

Maybe I'm out in left field on this (wouldn't be the first time). Anyone else?

[Lorien]

25. Oh, I think we've all been doing our best in that

department. I've lost count of the Sinclair e-mails, the letters to the editors, the mailings to the neglectful media. And then, of course, those daily efforts to influence our friends, families, co-workers...my guess is that Stewart will be deluged by letters from angry RWers about his obvious partisanship. Flowers-and it would just be one bouquet with a heartfelt letter and lots of signatures-are, as stated previously, simply a symbol of respect and a job well done. I'm not suggesting that anyone spend more than $5 individually; the price of one beverage at Starbucks. It's about encouraging true patriotism. He has a voice the media will listen to, and sadly we do not. Yes, we should help those reservists as well; we can do both! I would also love it if everyone who contributed also wrote to CNN about Stewart's comments AND the reservists story (separately, of course). We need to speak now, while we are still permitted to use our voices.

[southlandshari]

30. Point taken

No reason we can't do both!

[GregD]

27. I agree, and would like to pitch in as well

Just let me know the details by P/M

[ElectroPrincess]

48. That is the MOST thoughtful suggestion I've heard so far ...

Yah, excellent - acts of kindness in his name. Salute!

[NuttyFluffers]

26. easily the best television i've seen in ... years? yes, years.

un*freaking*believable, deserves to be recorded for posterity.

[crispini]

31. I'm in

Let me know the details.

[spooky3]

33. please send me a message if you want to do this collectively

[Lorien]

34. I'd love to do it the same way we did for Sen. Byrd

That was a while ago and I don't remember the specifics. Is anyone out there less fuzzy on exactly how we pulled that one off?

[Lorien]

35. Kick for the Saturday crowd

:kick:

On edit: don't miss this Sinclair petition in GD2004! (off topic, but I think it's important).
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=1086695&mesg_id=1086695

[deutsey]

39. You can email him at Comedy Central

http://www.comedycentral.com/help/questionsCC.jhtml

The autoreply says they'll forward the message to the appropriate department at CC.

[Starlight]

I deluge of supportive e-mails sends a very powerful statement...

to both Jon & the network. :)

[Lorien]

46. Thanks for the link!

a letter to CNN is also in order (I'll look for a link).

[EstimatedProphet]

40. I'm in

How will we go about doing this? Paypal? Credit card? Any ideas?

[Raster]

41. just watched it...Flowers??? Let's send him a bottle and a hooker!

[Starlight]

42. Buy his book!!!

That's a great way to show your support for Jon! The regular price is $24.95, but it's discounted at some bookstores since it's a "best seller." It's $14.97 at Barnes & Noble & Borders. Abebooks has it available for $10 + shipping.

[ghostsofgiants]

47. Clearly buying the book is a great show of support

But I think these guys wanna do something a little more personal.

I'd chip in but I'm short on money at the moment.

[Lorien]

49. Me too, that's why I think $5 or less apiece would be more

than adiquate. We just need a paypal account somewhere. Again; how did we set up the Byrd thing? Anyone here remember?

I wish I could afford his book right now. Maybe I'll just put it on my Christmas list.

[devinsgram]

43. Im in.

[NYCGirl]

50. LET'S BRING HIM FLOWERS AND SWEETS AND GREET HIM AS A LIBERATOR!!

:evilgrin:

Edited to add: I think he'd probably like it better if you bought his book.

[Lorien]

52. I guess you didn't read the rest of the thread

Oh well.

[NYCGirl]

54. I did. I just wanted to make the cheap Iraq joke.

Like they might have done on the Daily Show.
:evilgrin:

[ReadTomPaine]

53. I hope that he's gotten an overwhelming response.

He deserves the kudos.

RTP

[bling bling]

55. How do I donate?

Where should I send the money to?

[Lisa]

56. another kick!

By the way, I bought his book on the weekend, and several people made positive comments when they saw me leafing through it in a restaurant, as I waited for my food to arrive.