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Play of the Day: Look Out, Iranian Military Cats. The Navy Has a Laser.

Stephen Colbert thinks the military ‘just got a whole lot badass-er.’

April 11, 2013

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Stephen Colbert spent part of his show on the Navy’s new weaponized laser . After touting the American military might, Colbert examined the possibility of the laser’s effect on cat pilots. He also mentioned that the United States could now work to destroy the Rebel Alliance , especially those working with the Ewoks..

Fast forward to 4:00 to see Colbert question the efficacy of the laser in Iran.

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