No kidding about the rapidity and eloquence. I wonder how many people saw this on the TV and was turned on to radical politics, realizing that the ballot box is a waste? Many, I hope. The ballot box is the favorite avenue of the state and corporations to "address" public concerns thereby thwarting potential movements that threaten the status quo.
Luke McIver I can't give you any legitimate statistical data or scientific studies of his effects. I can, however tell you Russell cleared up the confusion I had with how the world of politics and economics and war works. In the past, I didn't know why I should vote (just told I should) and what the issues were. For example, in the 2008 election, the only understanding I had is Obama is black. McCain is republican. Vote for Obama. After 9/11, I thought Saddam was involved in the Twin Tower attack, so I supported the war in Iraq (Saddam had nothing to do with 9/11). Now I am actually politically involved. I am taking baby steps by supporting Wolf-PAC.com and Bernie Sanders. Who knows where the future will take me and where "Russell's revolution" will end up.
Sag Norm Brand does shed much needed light on how the world really works beyond the propaganda. If you want to take your political education further, I highly recommend Noam Chomsky. He's not an entertainer but he has devoted his life to how the world works and it shows.
I would pay good fucking money to see Russell Brand debate with Bill O'Reilly with Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert as commentators and with Jon Oliver as timekeeper.
Bill O'Reilly and a bunch of comedians... Why FOX News and Comedy Central are on the same playing field when it comes to news just speaks to the insanity of the American people. FOX can't stand Steward and Colbert and they don't realize they are comparing their coverage to that of 2 comedians. True Stewart is much more out spoken and focused on some important issues, but he's still a comedian with a show on a comedy channel. As for Stephen Colbert, he has said it many of times that he has no interest in politics - he only covers it because it's popular and what people want. People are going to be disappointed when he takes over for Letterman because he will not be playing a character and he wont focus on politics and/or politicians. Having said that...it would fun to watch.
Lawrence O'Donnell take a bow my friend, first american hosted show where Russell hasten been put on a pedestal and his message has fairly been discussed and made clear. Really impressed.
***** ahahaha the best part is with every comment I leave, i'm completely aware you'll more than likely see it, but that just makes me think 'george will enjoy coming across this.' 'george will find this funny.'
great interview...much better than fox or cnn... well constructed questions , no hidden agendas and no stupidity.... russell was good as ever.... ppl should be listening to him....
I agree and I don't get about people who say 'they hate Russell' - it is what he is saying now that is important. Try not to judge him through the lens on celebrity, but rather through his ideas, which I think, have become rather enlightened.
You're a good man Russel. There are many of us in New Zealand who feel the same way. The world has deteriorated and now people fighting this global cause has hit mainstream. You are not alone
12:55 "Socialism is just the politics of Christianity, the politics of common decency." - this is a fundamental truth, and Russell Brand is the first prominent person to speak it out.
It may be common decency to help those in need, but it is certainly not any morally good thing to force that ideals upon others. If you force those with money to distribute it to others, then it is no longer a philanthropic act, it's simply the tyrannical theft carried out according to a group who believes their ethical code is the right one. No act that violates an individual's rights in order to enact 'common good' is ever morally correct, no matter how popular the idea. It's the same logic used by countless dictators in history; "In order to benefit the public and the masses, we must violate individual rights". The only ethically stable method of governing is to protect freedom at any cost, and leave the rest to the individuals.
Jaginun I would say that money should not be distributed, I would say get as far away from the idea of money as possible. Give access to basic human rights. Give people what they need to spend money on. Free locally grown food,free water, shelter and a strong sense of community.
@@iadorenewyork1 I live in sweden and our government took 2 reporters to court over an article and that it the utopia most leftist refer to as the good socialism.. Many of the ideas that hitler had came from our socialist..
Russell makes a fantastic point about how women's rights and homosexual rights etc should be considered humanitarian rights. BUT sadly, I think he forgets that in order for people globally to create a revolution, they need to at least be on the same page when it comes to issues such as these. Sadly, a vast, _vast_ number of people, both in Britain and the US, still believe that homosexuality is a sin and that women should not have abortions. When O'Donnell was talking about America's elected representatives standing on just a single vote's difference, I think he was trying to explain how many Americans have voted for a representative that _does not_ back gay rights or women's rights, because much of America is not what we would call 'left wing'. How can we create a Revolution if so many people (almost a majority) still have this conservative mindset? You cannot undo generations of ignorance and intolerance when these ideas are so ingrained in peoples' minds. While the more liberal may jump on a Revolutionary bandwagon, first you need to educate and inform the uneducated and ill-informed. And if a Revolution occurs without this happening, all it will do is drive a wedge between conservative-minded people and liberal-minded people.
philophos he's playing on a different level at the minute, first he needs to get people motivated and engaged, then action will be taken, ACTION WILL BE TAKEN!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D
I think that the emphasis of Russell's message is to unite for a revolution despite our basic differences... Getting down to the common ground of basic humanity and respect for one another as beings with basic human needs to survive. As he points out in the interview, whether or not someone accepts gay marriage or condones abortion will be totally irrelevant on a planet that is no longer inhabitable. We need to get very real, very fast about what's really important, and our individual identities and rights - though very important - do not take precedent over the basic survival of humankind and the planet. The message is REAL and urgent - we don't have time to waste making meager 'tidbits' of change at this time.
Russel is more and more composed in his views and the way he conveys them and I was thrilled to see him dominate this conversation with strong and well placed arguments. Cant wait to read the book.
Equal rights for everyone shouldn't be an issue, he is spot on there. Equal rights should just be there already, we shouldn't have to vote them in. We should be focusing on the system as a whole, but we are kept preoccupied quarreling over smaller things. As George Carlin said They don't want a nation of people capable of critical thinking, they want obedient workers.
He just said "In this country, there is NO place to cast a vote to express everything you just express. BUT, there is a vote to something that will not make a difference to the world wide problem we're having." Which is, people work together. People run the world. People make choices. "Crumbs from the table" THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING EVERYTHING Russell....Sadly, not enough people get it
I so agree with Russell's response about why voting for the smaller issues is a waste of time. We ARE being placated, but even worse than that, I feel that these "crumbs" of democracy are also just used to pit us against one another so that we ignore the main issue. What scares me is how many people simply go along with it without question, and actually get angry when you try to point it out. My fear is that we live in a world that WANTS to be placated, and how bad does it really have to get before that changes?
Steven Mclean , exactly, and how many people who watched that movie even understood the reference? The sad reality is that we CHOOSE the state of the world that we live in, every day, whether we know it or not, and nearly every single one of us swallows that blue pill at one time or another.
when 2 million people have seen this, we're a lot closer. he (Russell Brand ) is so on point this whole interview. Yes, MSNBC is obviously nicer to him than anything he usually encounters. Well informed and not combative, and Russell had a chance to really shine..giving us excellent talking points and real answers. Beautiful, just beautiful.
Exactly...can't wait to read his book. I've watched politians, mainstream media, banks and corporations and Russel Brand just makes since...while the rest leave me feeling lied to, confused, and a broke consumer. He may or may not have it all figured out but he is most definitely putting a light on very important issues.
Russell Brand is a phenomenon! Is he a comedian, a political commentator, a visionary, a charismatic leader, a brilliant author and communicator? I've tried to think of anyone else in the past 60 years that I've been paying attention to compare him with. There is and never has been anyone else like Russell Brand. Yeah, guy's a fucking genius!
I highly respect and admire Russell. He is able to talk about really important topics MSM doesn’t cover and do it in a disarming and entertaining way using comedy. He is making more of a difference than any news channel.
Russell Brand is such a highly intelligent man, and many people miss half of what he is saying because they are not see between the lines! His responses are witty and articulate! It is amazing how quickly his mind works!
At last a decent interview about the book!!! This is the first one I've seen where the interviewer is not trying to belittle Brand's book! Finally! lol
The more you learn about politics, the more you will realize Russell Brand is right, you can't understand even the surface of his message if you can't look beyond "left" and "right".
He is making many valid points with which I agree. Perhaps the way he styles his hair and beard make him look similar to some portraits of Jesus. Hence, I started thinking he's being served up as the next savior.
yep. I still can't tell but 1 thing that nags in the back of my brain is his career path and the coverage he has been given all the way through it. I agree with most things he says and he is a breath of fresh air always but still he seems to get slots on big shows. Even fox news talking about him rings an alarm bell. A news media like that knows they are giving him coverage. Why wouldnt they just ignore him?
ledzepman36 According to this article, he's trying to tell young people not to vote: www.truthdig.com/arts_culture/item/sex_pistols_john_lydon_on_russell_brands_revolution_20141022 Perhaps that's why they're giving him coverage...
russle, I LOVE YOU MAN, I SWEAR i will support and fight along side you where ever you may decide to go.... YOU ARE THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE AND THE FUTURE VOICE OF EVERY MODERN SOCIETY!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
i think Russell should run for the 'i will make the world a better place' position. i like his attitude and outrage at government. Maybe the states can't have him but the UK could benefit. Now where are the men/women like him in other countries? The world could be immensely better with them all in place.
+Tristan Stone Williams Because people are passive creatures, and in most cases are just waiting for someone else to take the first real step, not knowing that if THEY were to take to first step, others would follow, as they were waiting for someone else as well. So that, or people are by now to busy just getting by, unable to also discuss real change or revolution.Anyways, if it gets bad enough for enough people, things will change, and I have a feeling, Europe and the US are getting close... 'Just remember, if you are reading this, you are the resistance' Cheerss
Lawrence O'Donnell, I give you a thumbs up for letting Russell Brand espouse what I, as an "American citizen"/human being on Earth, consider to be very important ideas on national TV without treating him like he's a loony or a kook. Russell Brand, although he made his buck as a comedian, is becoming much more important then that via his social commentary. The open-mindedness that Russell Brand espouses will become more powerful as it is taken up by "common people" and we take control of the political-corporate system from the inside-out.
This was a great interview to watch, interesting points made on both sides! Russell comes across much better here than he did on Newsnight with Evan, vive la revolution!
Russell Brand has become one of the most important voices of our generation. I cannot commend him enough for his efforts he's taking to ensure that our society is informed but furthermore engaged. His attempts at tackling the root issues of our elitist society, are to be respected and admired immensely. Keep it going Russell! Love the #trews btw!
The world needs more intelligent people speaking from the heart as opposed to speaking from their own interests. I'm sure we'll all benefit from sharing. Vive la Brand.
The part where he says, on a local level we should organize collectively, protest, disobey and communicate globally, may be a good start. But ultimately it's not all down to Russell to devise a global Utopian system it's down to the people.
elitedonk Right on. It's up to the global mass of working class people to unite. People are finally becoming more class-conscious, after experiencing that the class war is on and that neither party is going to fight back for us. We've got to stand up, get organized, and fight back for real democracy ourselves, in the workplace and from the neighborhood level all the way up to the global level.
People get angry because they claim that capitalism is what got him to where he is even though he opposes it so much. What they don't understand is that if he didn't do what he needed to do to get to where he is, he wouldn't have the platform to speak his mind and change anything whatsoever. Not to mention, he didn't get rich by being some corrupt corporate puppet, or born into money. He's an entertainer: a movie star, comedian, and activist. He got to where he is because people liked what he had to offer. On the other hand, the corporations can get away with fucking us because they control what we CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT. See the distinction? Most people don't.
Democracy is boooring and incremental, and steady. Government is not the answer to all our problems, he is demanding a disruption of the process. My people, small business, the engine of the world economy, and the source of most innovation, does not want a revolution but only the less regulation, less tax, less social engineering either by the right or left. We don't need movie stars or government help as much as we need to be left to do our work unmolested by insaitable taxes, or social engineering.
You make a good point. Furthermore, I believe it works out to the same idea in practice. The power that he is railing against are the power institutions that promote those regulations, taxes and social engineering. Whether you like his pontification from his "privileged" position or not, his call to peaceful, non-violent protest falls well within the boundaries of democratic reaction to inequities that presently persist. The only thing I would take issue with your comment is that celebrity that expresses a social conscience is in a unique position to help give voice to social and economic issues in a way that most of the population has no access. Quite frankly, democracy works best when it is shaken up a bit and status quo is challenged.
vocabulary equivalent of shakespeare, the charisma of a playful jaguar, our very own modern day equivalent to oscar wild, entertaining with a mesmerising roar and a titanic heart
people are getting smarter and better faster than our society's systems can, that's the essential disconnect behind everything dear russel is talking about
Russell dear, Please go on Lawrence's show again and again. His watchers need you and your message. Tell us about your on line show the Trews. Which has me at times in stitches laughing and other times deep in thought. We in America need all the help we can get to shake things up.
I'm really glad Rusell Brand is speaking about issues that remain unspoken these days from public figures-we live in the age where the left wing has disappeared so its good to see somebody with a perspective-power to the people-but the people never seem to want to claim it-
It's good to see that Russell Brand is becoming more popular for his political opinions rather than just actor/comedian. Hopefully this will lead to more and more people questioning their governments and lead to a change. However, it does kind of annoy me that people are saying things like "He is the modern day Jesus" or anything similar which is basically implying he is like Jesus. There isn't really any need to bring religion into this, why can't he just be like a revolutionary?
Russel, What about Jill Stein? Green party pres. Candidate? I voted for her in the last election. I think she stands for everything you are looking for. Please research her and give her some thumbs up(props) on the trews. Thanks Russell for your fighting spirit! Stay the course your making a difference.. one love
I learned the bad guys are not always bad, the good guys are not always good, and to quote Captain Barbossa, the parameters are like rules, mostly guidelines. And that it takes a little bit of bad boy to fight the evil in the world.
Damn it always amazes me how this guy is able to so eloquently and effectively communicate his ideas to these interviewers. God's speed Russell Brand!
No kidding about the rapidity and eloquence. I wonder how many people saw this on the TV and was turned on to radical politics, realizing that the ballot box is a waste? Many, I hope.
The ballot box is the favorite avenue of the state and corporations to "address" public concerns thereby thwarting potential movements that threaten the status quo.
Education X drugs + rehab = Russell Brand
this is true, but how much effect has the communication of his ideas been in creating this revolution he speaks of?
Luke McIver I can't give you any legitimate statistical data or scientific studies of his effects.
I can, however tell you Russell cleared up the confusion I had with how the world of politics and economics and war works.
In the past, I didn't know why I should vote (just told I should) and what the issues were. For example, in the 2008 election, the only understanding I had is Obama is black. McCain is republican. Vote for Obama. After 9/11, I thought Saddam was involved in the Twin Tower attack, so I supported the war in Iraq (Saddam had nothing to do with 9/11).
Now I am actually politically involved. I am taking baby steps by supporting Wolf-PAC.com and Bernie Sanders. Who knows where the future will take me and where "Russell's revolution" will end up.
Sag Norm Brand does shed much needed light on how the world really works beyond the propaganda. If you want to take your political education further, I highly recommend Noam Chomsky. He's not an entertainer but he has devoted his life to how the world works and it shows.
I would pay good fucking money to see Russell Brand debate with Bill O'Reilly with Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert as commentators and with Jon Oliver as timekeeper.
actually Russell has asked repeatedly, O'Rielly won't have him on. He is gonna be on Sean Hannity.
fuck that'd be fantastic!
Oh yes. I would love to see that.
Bill O'Reilly and a bunch of comedians... Why FOX News and Comedy Central are on the same playing field when it comes to news just speaks to the insanity of the American people. FOX can't stand Steward and Colbert and they don't realize they are comparing their coverage to that of 2 comedians. True Stewart is much more out spoken and focused on some important issues, but he's still a comedian with a show on a comedy channel. As for Stephen Colbert, he has said it many of times that he has no interest in politics - he only covers it because it's popular and what people want. People are going to be disappointed when he takes over for Letterman because he will not be playing a character and he wont focus on politics and/or politicians. Having said that...it would fun to watch.
They should meet up for charity; or all of them get thrown in something similar to big brother!
Lawrence O'Donnell take a bow my friend, first american hosted show where Russell hasten been put on a pedestal and his message has fairly been discussed and made clear. Really impressed.
***** ahahaha the best part is with every comment I leave, i'm completely aware you'll more than likely see it, but that just makes me think 'george will enjoy coming across this.' 'george will find this funny.'
The faux spews of the left
great interview...much better than fox or cnn...
well constructed questions , no hidden agendas and no stupidity....
russell was good as ever....
ppl should be listening to him....
I hate russell brand
why?
I agree and I don't get about people who say 'they hate Russell' - it is what he is saying now that is important. Try not to judge him through the lens on celebrity, but rather through his ideas, which I think, have become rather enlightened.
indeed ^^....dont worry about the messenger, worry about the message...
What does he mean starting from 5.35 and for the next 30 seconds?
First American media personality that I have come across that seems to have a fully functional brain
he is english
I'm talking about the other gentleman not brand lol
yes!
Yes what?
i'm agreeing you full, chill out.
You're a good man Russel. There are many of us in New Zealand who feel the same way. The world has deteriorated and now people fighting this global cause has hit mainstream. You are not alone
You are so Stupid, that you are incapable of spelling the Man's name, when it's in the Title. Stop talking, you're part of the Problem~!!!
I absolutely unequivocally LOVE this man! he is so intelligent and eloquent, I cannot wait to read Revolution!
The book is brilliant.
Don't waste your money on this buffoons book.Try Carlos Castaneda's books instead, you will learn a lot more from him than Brand.
katoness Carlos Castaneda is DEAD
katoness I still prefer Russell ;-)
John Cristopher
So is Buddha, whats your poinnt??
12:55 "Socialism is just the politics of Christianity, the politics of common decency." - this is a fundamental truth, and Russell Brand is the first prominent person to speak it out.
It may be common decency to help those in need, but it is certainly not any morally good thing to force that ideals upon others. If you force those with money to distribute it to others, then it is no longer a philanthropic act, it's simply the tyrannical theft carried out according to a group who believes their ethical code is the right one. No act that violates an individual's rights in order to enact 'common good' is ever morally correct, no matter how popular the idea. It's the same logic used by countless dictators in history; "In order to benefit the public and the masses, we must violate individual rights".
The only ethically stable method of governing is to protect freedom at any cost, and leave the rest to the individuals.
Jaginun I would say that money should not be distributed, I would say get as far away from the idea of money as possible. Give access to basic human rights. Give people what they need to spend money on. Free locally grown food,free water, shelter and a strong sense of community.
Exactly right. Republicans tend to demonize socialism, but they never define what they are talking about.
@@iadorenewyork1 I live in sweden and our government took 2 reporters to court over an article and that it the utopia most leftist refer to as the good socialism.. Many of the ideas that hitler had came from our socialist..
13:01 ''I'm sure that, after the revolution.....''
He truly believes in this revolution and I am with him all the way.
Russell is the man , he speaks the people's hearts !
Russell makes a fantastic point about how women's rights and homosexual rights etc should be considered humanitarian rights. BUT sadly, I think he forgets that in order for people globally to create a revolution, they need to at least be on the same page when it comes to issues such as these. Sadly, a vast, _vast_ number of people, both in Britain and the US, still believe that homosexuality is a sin and that women should not have abortions.
When O'Donnell was talking about America's elected representatives standing on just a single vote's difference, I think he was trying to explain how many Americans have voted for a representative that _does not_ back gay rights or women's rights, because much of America is not what we would call 'left wing'. How can we create a Revolution if so many people (almost a majority) still have this conservative mindset? You cannot undo generations of ignorance and intolerance when these ideas are so ingrained in peoples' minds. While the more liberal may jump on a Revolutionary bandwagon, first you need to educate and inform the uneducated and ill-informed. And if a Revolution occurs without this happening, all it will do is drive a wedge between conservative-minded people and liberal-minded people.
Definitely. Wish there was some way Russell could see this comment, b/c I don't think he was engaging well with O'Donnell's point at all.
philophos
he's playing on a different level at the minute, first he needs to get people motivated and engaged, then action will be taken, ACTION WILL BE TAKEN!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D
I think that the emphasis of Russell's message is to unite for a revolution despite our basic differences... Getting down to the common ground of basic humanity and respect for one another as beings with basic human needs to survive. As he points out in the interview, whether or not someone accepts gay marriage or condones abortion will be totally irrelevant on a planet that is no longer inhabitable. We need to get very real, very fast about what's really important, and our individual identities and rights - though very important - do not take precedent over the basic survival of humankind and the planet. The message is REAL and urgent - we don't have time to waste making meager 'tidbits' of change at this time.
Sadly, your comment is boring and pointless, sadly.
HolyCity2012 No one put you on a computer and made you read her comment...
Russel is more and more composed in his views and the way he conveys them and I was thrilled to see him dominate this conversation with strong and well placed arguments. Cant wait to read the book.
I'm with what Russell Brand says at the very end when he is talking about why read his book. It's time for us to take our power BACK!
As a straight male, I can safely say that I love Russell Brand.
Equal rights for everyone shouldn't be an issue, he is spot on there. Equal rights should just be there already, we shouldn't have to vote them in. We should be focusing on the system as a whole, but we are kept preoccupied quarreling over smaller things. As George Carlin said They don't want a nation of people capable of critical thinking, they want obedient workers.
He just said "In this country, there is NO place to cast a vote to express everything you just express. BUT, there is a vote to something that will not make a difference to the world wide problem we're having." Which is, people work together. People run the world. People make choices. "Crumbs from the table" THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING EVERYTHING Russell....Sadly, not enough people get it
I feel you Russel.
Awww, Rus. I'm so proud of you!
I so agree with Russell's response about why voting for the smaller issues is a waste of time. We ARE being placated, but even worse than that, I feel that these "crumbs" of democracy are also just used to pit us against one another so that we ignore the main issue. What scares me is how many people simply go along with it without question, and actually get angry when you try to point it out. My fear is that we live in a world that WANTS to be placated, and how bad does it really have to get before that changes?
I agree! the red pill, blue pill in the Matrix movie!
Steven Mclean , exactly, and how many people who watched that movie even understood the reference? The sad reality is that we CHOOSE the state of the world that we live in, every day, whether we know it or not, and nearly every single one of us swallows that blue pill at one time or another.
This is the first mainstream media interview I've seen with Brand where the interviewer is not antagonistic toward him
8 years later and Russell has ow found the light.
This comment aged well.
Brilliant! One of the most articulate Englishmen speaking something worth hearing in the world today.
when 2 million people have seen this, we're a lot closer. he (Russell Brand ) is so on point this whole interview. Yes, MSNBC is obviously nicer to him than anything he usually encounters. Well informed and not combative, and Russell had a chance to really shine..giving us excellent talking points and real answers. Beautiful, just beautiful.
thank you for having him on your show, for asking him great questions, and for letting him speak.
brilliant!
The best Russell Brand interview so far. Very little "flair", just succinct arguments. Go Russell.
I LOVE the Trews! Everyone should watch it!
I haven't always been the biggest O'Donnell fan but props to him for this great interview. Russell Brand is a great thinker.
Exactly...can't wait to read his book. I've watched politians, mainstream media, banks and corporations and Russel Brand just makes since...while the rest leave me feeling lied to, confused, and a broke consumer. He may or may not have it all figured out but he is most definitely putting a light on very important issues.
Russell Brand is a phenomenon! Is he a comedian, a political commentator, a visionary, a charismatic leader, a brilliant author and communicator? I've tried to think of anyone else in the past 60 years that I've been paying attention to compare him with. There is and never has been anyone else like Russell Brand. Yeah, guy's a fucking genius!
So good to hear these views expressed in mainstream media.
This guy Russell is brilliant. My god, I hope everyone listens. I am honestly praying for it.
I highly respect and admire Russell. He is able to talk about really important topics MSM doesn’t cover and do it in a disarming and entertaining way using comedy. He is making more of a difference than any news channel.
FINALLY an interview where Russell is able to convey his thoughts and get a point across.
Russell Brand is such a highly intelligent man, and many people miss half of what he is saying because they are not see between the lines! His responses are witty and articulate! It is amazing how quickly his mind works!
At last a decent interview about the book!!! This is the first one I've seen where the interviewer is not trying to belittle Brand's book! Finally! lol
TRUTH
Throw away your television!
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority!
- Benjamin Franklin
Russell Brand and Jon Stewart are the only two ppl who really deserve a nobel peace prize,,,
The more you learn about politics, the more you will realize Russell Brand is right, you can't understand even the surface of his message if you can't look beyond "left" and "right".
Tony Stark
Yeah, that Jimmy Dore/Russell Brand unconcerned aspect of women’s rights? They’ll never have to worry about it, so why focus on it?
'Love you Russell. Thanks, Lawrence for having him on.
God bless him. I love everything he says and does. Let's do what he says and organize and unify so we can finally have a real democracy.
Love Russell opening up his shirt in the beginning !!!
Anyone else get the feeling he's being served to the masses as their new savior?
no ... i think he is making valid points that most of us too numb too dumb or too scared to validate ourselves in some way
He is making many valid points with which I agree. Perhaps the way he styles his hair and beard make him look similar to some portraits of Jesus. Hence, I started thinking he's being served up as the next savior.
Elizheva Lau Maybe he is the next savior :)
yep. I still can't tell but 1 thing that nags in the back of my brain is his career path and the coverage he has been given all the way through it. I agree with most things he says and he is a breath of fresh air always but still he seems to get slots on big shows. Even fox news talking about him rings an alarm bell. A news media like that knows they are giving him coverage. Why wouldnt they just ignore him?
ledzepman36 According to this article, he's trying to tell young people not to vote:
www.truthdig.com/arts_culture/item/sex_pistols_john_lydon_on_russell_brands_revolution_20141022
Perhaps that's why they're giving him coverage...
Russell is brilliant, his reply to O'Donnell's perfectly good point about women's rights was golden.
russle, I LOVE YOU MAN, I SWEAR i will support and fight along side you where ever you may decide to go.... YOU ARE THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE AND THE FUTURE VOICE OF EVERY MODERN SOCIETY!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Russel Brand is a very intelligent and fearless person. Such people MUST be celebrated today because they are as rare as water in a desert.
He makes me proud to be British! Awesome!
Russell Brand !
A Very Intelligent Man Putting Himself Out There For All Of US.
We Need Change NOW !! Please
i think Russell should run for the 'i will make the world a better place' position. i like his attitude and outrage at government. Maybe the states can't have him but the UK could benefit. Now where are the men/women like him in other countries? The world could be immensely better with them all in place.
Russell Fucking Brand for President!
Bravo Russell. Any U.S. politician would be slaughtered by your thoughts and wisdom. Thank you my friend. Viva Revolution.
Great talk. Keep up the good work Russell Brand.
How can you really disagree with Russell's views it's all just common sense stuff.
cos people don't use common sense.
+Aaron Jay If it's common sense mate, then why are we still living like this.
+Tristan Stone Williams Because people are passive creatures, and in most cases are just waiting for someone else to take the first real step, not knowing that if THEY were to take to first step, others would follow, as they were waiting for someone else as well. So that, or people are by now to busy just getting by, unable to also discuss real change or revolution.Anyways, if it gets bad enough for enough people, things will change, and I have a feeling, Europe and the US are getting close... 'Just remember, if you are reading this, you are the resistance' Cheerss
Unbelievable Talent! Brilliant, intelligent and eloquent. Brand has it all...
NBC should give Russell Brand a late night talk show
watched few of his interviews with american media. They all giving him a fair go to speak. From the view to letterman to msmbc im impressed.
A very intelligent, insightful Cockney! I have read two of those books -- they were great.
Lawrence O'Donnell, I give you a thumbs up for letting Russell Brand espouse what I, as an "American citizen"/human being on Earth, consider to be very important ideas on national TV without treating him like he's a loony or a kook. Russell Brand, although he made his buck as a comedian, is becoming much more important then that via his social commentary. The open-mindedness that Russell Brand espouses will become more powerful as it is taken up by "common people" and we take control of the political-corporate system from the inside-out.
Wooo hooo! So exciting! Go Russell!
Lawrence O'Donnel seems really kind
More people should listen to Brand.
I'm Team Russell Brand, who's with me.?
Lol It's all good!
Great interview, BRAVO Russell Brand!
i love him
This guy needs to be the president of the world!
he's completely mad but very very brilliant and i have a lot of respect for this man
Russell brand is just a wonderful human being.
Ron Paul said it.
Charisma emanating from his chest hair is immense
You the man, Russell!
I think this interviewer did alright. Asked some good question and got some interesting answers.
I have a new found respect for Russel Brand.
This was a great interview to watch, interesting points made on both sides! Russell comes across much better here than he did on Newsnight with Evan, vive la revolution!
Russell Brand is the man!
Russell Brand has become one of the most important voices of our generation. I cannot commend him enough for his efforts he's taking to ensure that our society is informed but furthermore engaged. His attempts at tackling the root issues of our elitist society, are to be respected and admired immensely. Keep it going Russell! Love the #trews btw!
The world needs more intelligent people speaking from the heart as opposed to speaking from their own interests. I'm sure we'll all benefit from sharing. Vive la Brand.
I'm buying 2, one for me, the other as a present.
He does a very good job of highlighting problems and issues, although slacks on giving any type of realistic solution. Its far to complex to do so.
In a 13 min TV slot between two commercials, yes it is. He did a relatively good job though imo.
The part where he says, on a local level we should organize collectively, protest, disobey and communicate globally, may be a good start. But ultimately it's not all down to Russell to devise a global Utopian system it's down to the people.
Read the book, it's in there.
elitedonk
Right on. It's up to the global mass of working class people to unite. People are finally becoming more class-conscious, after experiencing that the class war is on and that neither party is going to fight back for us. We've got to stand up, get organized, and fight back for real democracy ourselves, in the workplace and from the neighborhood level all the way up to the global level.
Disobedience and protest are key. Politicians won't just hand your life back to you, you have o go and fucking take it.
People get angry because they claim that capitalism is what got him to where he is even though he opposes it so much. What they don't understand is that if he didn't do what he needed to do to get to where he is, he wouldn't have the platform to speak his mind and change anything whatsoever. Not to mention, he didn't get rich by being some corrupt corporate puppet, or born into money. He's an entertainer: a movie star, comedian, and activist. He got to where he is because people liked what he had to offer. On the other hand, the corporations can get away with fucking us because they control what we CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT. See the distinction? Most people don't.
Russell Brand, bringing back the 1960s when people actually stood up to "The Man".
Democracy is boooring and incremental, and steady. Government is not the answer to all our problems, he is demanding a disruption of the process. My people, small business, the engine of the world economy, and the source of most innovation, does not want a revolution but only the less regulation, less tax, less social engineering either by the right or left. We don't need movie stars or government help as much as we need to be left to do our work unmolested by insaitable taxes, or social engineering.
You make a good point. Furthermore, I believe it works out to the same idea in practice. The power that he is railing against are the power institutions that promote those regulations, taxes and social engineering. Whether you like his pontification from his "privileged" position or not, his call to peaceful, non-violent protest falls well within the boundaries of democratic reaction to inequities that presently persist. The only thing I would take issue with your comment is that celebrity that expresses a social conscience is in a unique position to help give voice to social and economic issues in a way that most of the population has no access. Quite frankly, democracy works best when it is shaken up a bit and status quo is challenged.
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He is so right on all of his points, but only got one thing wrong. It's not the REVOLUTION we need, it's EVOLUTION.
Russell Brand needs to have a Debate Show which he presents.
very respectful and honest interview not bad lawrence odonnel
CAN'T WAIT TO BUY YOUR BLOODY BOOK BRAND!
Great interview. Russel is smart, aware and funny.
vocabulary equivalent of shakespeare, the charisma of a playful jaguar, our very own modern day equivalent to oscar wild, entertaining with a mesmerising roar and a titanic heart
Big up Russell
Russell Brand total Genius.
people are getting smarter and better faster than our society's systems can, that's the essential disconnect behind everything dear russel is talking about
Good.
Russell dear, Please go on Lawrence's show again and again. His watchers need you and your message. Tell us about your on line show the Trews. Which has me at times in stitches laughing and other times deep in thought. We in America need all the help we can get to shake things up.
I am on the same Page Russell
good interview! good points were made by both of the gentlemen I thought.
The road to he'll is paved with good intentions
I'm really glad Rusell Brand is speaking about issues that remain unspoken these days from public figures-we live in the age where the left wing has disappeared so its good to see somebody with a perspective-power to the people-but the people never seem to want to claim it-
I Love this guy! He's the truth.
+Joan P In a false kind of way... yes.
It's good to see that Russell Brand is becoming more popular for his political opinions rather than just actor/comedian. Hopefully this will lead to more and more people questioning their governments and lead to a change. However, it does kind of annoy me that people are saying things like "He is the modern day Jesus" or anything similar which is basically implying he is like Jesus. There isn't really any need to bring religion into this, why can't he just be like a revolutionary?
Russel, What about Jill Stein? Green party pres. Candidate? I voted for her in the last election. I think she stands for everything you are looking for. Please research her and give her some thumbs up(props) on the trews. Thanks Russell for your fighting spirit! Stay the course your making a difference.. one love
I learned the bad guys are not always bad, the good guys are not always good, and to quote Captain Barbossa, the parameters are like rules, mostly guidelines. And that it takes a little bit of bad boy to fight the evil in the world.
Truth to power
Insightful interview.