Evan Sayet doesn't just talk the talk--the conservative comedian rails against liberals and big government in his stand-up comedy routine. He also walks the walk, most recently at a Tea Party protest in Ventura where he gave a speech.

While I didn't get a chance to see him that evening, I've seen another one of his speeches at an Obamacare protest in Thousand Oaks last year, and it was fiery.

I've also checked out his stand up act, and it's really something special. The man is funny and quick-witted, and he has a great stage presence. He's also poignant--just because you're laughing doesn't mean you're not listening to thoughtful political commentary. I think Michael Barone nailed it when he said, "Evan has crossed that line from 'funny' to 'important.'"

"Comedy is a weapon," Sayet says on a promotional video of his Right to Laugh comedy tour. [continue reading]