Stephen Colbert Ridicules Media’s Overly Critical Coverage Of Occupy Wall Street

In recent weeks the Occupy Wall Street movement — and nationwide protests that have come with it — have become one of the biggest national news stories. And in much the same way that our financial system and corporate cronyism are now being more closely examined, the manner in which mainstream media outlets are covering the protests are getting a closer look. Last night, Stephen Colbert took a critical look at how cable news was reporting the story, and delighted in the stilted and negative coverage.

Watch the clip below, courtesy of Comedy Central:

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