Colbert Talks Declining Arctic Ice, Arctic Resource Race, and Russia's Consecration of the North Pole

Don't believe China wants to be considered a 'near-Arctic' nation?  Check out Colbert's latest Smokin' Pole installment, a running 'news' segment that explores the Arctic resource race, and the silly geo-political nationalism it has inspired.

Oh, and Arctic ice is melting fast.

Key Colbert-esque turn of phrase:  "moo moo gai panning it."

And, yes, Russia really did consecrate the North Pole via a "holy memorial capsule."

Thanks to staff writer Gene Puerta for the catch.  Check out his recent post on the Arctic race.

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