Colbert: At Least Bush Admin. ‘Respected’ Us Enough ‘to Lie to Us,’ Trump Admin. ‘Doesn’t Give a Damn What We Think’

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COLBERT: “And remember, this isn’t America’s first military industrial rodeo. I’ve been making jokes about whether or not we should be going to war in the Middle East for 22 years! I did jokes from the Middle East for the service people who were sent into harm’s way based on no credible intelligence. But I will say this. I will say this. I will say this about the Bush Administration: at least they respected us enough to lie to us. Apparently, the Trump Administration does not give a damn what we think. They’re not presenting any evidence. Just come on, guys. At least scare us a little! I miss the days when Colin Powell went to the U.N. Security Council and passionately waved a tube of country time lemonade powder! I mean, just that much, just that much of the powder could have refreshed everyone in that building! Trump should be out there telling us that Iran is hiding 50 tons of mustard gas on a turkey farm, or 50 tons of mustard turkey on a gas farm, or human-animal hybrids or anything! Just sell it with sizzle! This is just lazy! It’s got low production values. Imagine if the next 'Transformers' movie was just like, 'Ya know what? I think we’re just gonna stay cars in this one.' Put some effort in.”