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Tuesday, November 4, 2008 12:00 AM

The end of the satirical industrial complex?

For the past eight years, Jon Stewart, Tina Fey and other comedians have had us laughing through our tears. If Obama wins, will the laughter die?
By Thomas Schaller

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  • Monday, November 3, 2008 07:55 PM

    Seriously?

    Obama? Satire-proof? Really? I've had a great deal of fun with him this year, and I expect to continue doing so well into his second term.

    —scottbateman Read scottbateman's other letters

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