just in case you've been under a rock

Here are some video clips in case you've missed the amazing Jon Stewart kicking ass and taking names.

First, watch this:



The next week, Jon clarifies that the segment wasn't in response to Santelli not coming on the show and clarifies the problem a bit further:



Cramer responds on MSNBC. So frustrating. The anchors imply that it's out of boredom that Jon Stewart is providing accountability for the asininity of Cramer and CSNBC:

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Jon Stewart responds, clarifying the fact that the Daily Show has never claimed to be anything but satire.



I love the daily show for providing balance and accountability in politics and the media. Results of polls like this prove that they're working hard and doing a good job. We're lucky to be entertained and informed.

And at last, Cramer steps up. He agrees to come on the show. Here he is on Martha talking about the whole ordeal. Skip forward to minute 1:50 if you want to skip him talking about Twitter, skip to 3:12 to hear Martha warn Jim about Jon:



And at last, the interview. Warning: Unedited and uncensored:

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Part 3:



So there you have it. I think my opinion is obvious. Satire keeps us humble and honest. In a country where humility, honesty and integrity are the last three words anyone would use to describe politics and the media, the Daily Show is essential. I think people have taken the whole freedom of speech debate too far in the past and obviously there will always be things in the media that I disagree with, but that's the point. There needs to be a balance, we need to be able to call each other out. Isn't that the point of social commentary?