[necessity]

More like a critique of the distorted "keynesianism" governments around the world seem to love.

[throwaway729]

Isn't it interesting how satirical humor often serves as a kind of rorschach test?

I remember reading something about both conservatives and liberals thinking Colbert's character was making fun of the other.

[Piskvorrr]

That's satire, almost by definition (as opposed to other kinds of humor).