In Iraq, Colbert shaves head, declares victory

airforcetimes.com by By Kim Gamel - The Associated Press | Jun. 8, 2009 (News Report)

Celebrities have frequently traveled to Iraq to entertain the troops. But the series of half-hour shows — dubbed “Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando” — mark the first time anyone has broadcast a taped show from Iraq from a tour intended to entertain U.S. troops. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Business, Media
Topics: Iraq, U.S. Military, War in Iraq, Fake News, Journalism
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Posted by: Posted by Glenn LaBauve - Jun 8, 2009 - 10:51 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Glenn LaBauve (review), Judy Plapinger (review), The Intelligence Report Media Group (review)
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Edited by: Glenn LaBauve - Jun 8, 2009 - 10:51 AM PDT

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Glenn LaBauve
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 by Glenn LaBauve - Jun. 8, 2009

When the fake news has to be covered by the real news, you know something is wrong.

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Judy Plapinger
4.5
 by Judy Plapinger - Jun. 9, 2009

Bizarrely straight-laced coverage of the show. I agree with previous reviewer--when the "real" news has to cover the "fake" news, you've got a problem. Kudos to Colbert, though, on every level.

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The Intelligence Report Media Group
2.0
 by The Intelligence Report Media Group - Jun. 9, 2009

This is who cares kind not news

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