Dear Mr. Colbert,

Do you really want to tackle a tough issue? We have seen the oil prices all but dessimate what's left of the airline industry, and surburban sprawl (with its partially-leased, cookie-cutter "strip malls" and multifamily dwellings) overrun the open spaces of beautiful, grass or paved general aviation airports. We each need to do our little part to support the dream of flight for our children and children's children.

Steve Colbert, please consider helping us promote our midwest activity, the Indianapolis Air Show (which is not really located in Indianapolis, but rather, a small field in Mount Comfort - another victim of "Big City").

Besides, I know you are a supporter of the arts - so, please consider the worthy cause of some aeronautical acrobatic arts.

Please check out my Blog - and - the link underneath. Then, respond to me at your earliest convenience. This is a bit *time-sensitive*, since the Indy Air Show occurs August 22 - 24, 2008!

http://lilac-airmom.blogspot.com/2008/08/promoting-indy-air-show-on-steve.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OJCsfHhWsw

If you do decide to run with this news on the air, please give full credit to not only the poor saps who run the air show, of which I count myself, but more importantly Zack "Legend" (Ultimate Colts Fan - from the official Indianapolis Colts web site) and "Billy" from "Grayout Aerosports"

Sponsorship of Grayout Aerosports would also be appreciated, but I am in no way related to that business. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Claudia Gibson
a.k.a. AirMom - Lilly Aviation Club

Rush has still got it I would love to be there to hear them live, can't wait....Listen to all the Rush you want here as well it's all streaming so enjoy.

http://www.nutsie.com/music/Rush

I Think Stephen is allowing the possibility to be considered for the Conan O'Briens seat. Leno's days are counted for his self-imposed retirement, and unless NBC pulls another stunt like the last time, O'Brian gets the show leaving an opening. It's hard to picture Colbert as mainstream host but then again...we have seen weirder things on tv haven't we?

Maybe Stephen really IS segue-ing into that variety format he talked about last night, "The Stephen Colbert Show." Next thing up--plate spinners!!

Of course you'll like it. It's Rush, for God's sake.