re: John Stewart rips the Obama administration

Any legitimate criticisms of Obama/Democrats/etc. on the Daily Show has to be countered with a discussion of George Bush and/or Fox News in order to keep the audience happy. The silence coupled with nervous uncomfortable laughter during segments ripping Democrats, rare though they are, is telling.

Stewart is catering to his audience like any good capitalist. He gives them what they want. And what they want is to laugh at and insult people on the right, not the left.