“I Call Bullshit!” Jon on the PACT Act Being Blocked in the Senate
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
- “This is an embarrassment - to the Senate, to the country, to the founders, and all that they profess to hold dear. If this is America first, then America is fucked.” Jon Stewart joined an impassioned press conference on Thursday, calling out Republican Senators who are blocking passage of the PACT Act in the Senate. The bill will expand healthcare and benefits for the more than three million veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins during their military service. The Senate originally passed the legislation in June with extraordinary bipartisan support. The House passed it shortly thereafter, and it arrived back to the Senate on Wednesday for final passage. But a group of Republican lawmakers, led by Sen. Pat Toomey, decided to block the measure for purely political reasons, costing sick veterans time they do not have.
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#Veterans #PACTAct #BurnPits
“You don’t support the troops, you support the war machine” has to be one of the most accurate and powerful condemnations I’ve ever heard
Doesn't Jon support funding the war in Ukraine? He's a hypocrite.
🎯
talking about not supporting troops - ua-cam.com/video/y5vbxSgLMPI/v-deo.html
and they wonder why so many veterans support overthrowing the government and wanting to take out their anger on elected officials.
They don't support wellness they support disease. They don't support freedom they support repression. They don't support the American Dream they support the worst nightmares. They don't support anything good for The People.
Jon Stewart: "If this is America first. Then America is fucked!"
Well said Jon 👏👏👏
America first is a long time KKK slogan.
Lol
Can I get a hoorah!!
Says the guy Jon who seemingly hates America. This guys routine is played out.
Here's an idea, go back to the 278 billion package that got bipartisan support instead of the 678 billion rewritten bill with 400 billion over the next ten years in "discretionary spending". Dems have already spent us into 10% inflation, they won't stop adding giant pork to needed legislation because guys like Jon Stewart are to lazy to call them out on it
"You don't support the troops, you support the war machine."
That's it, right through the heart.
It’s all about government contracts
Exactly. They only want the war machine to keep goin
Dwight Eisenhower warns about the Military Industrial Complex and how politicians can fall under their spell. The lust for power and money is the root
war = $
they could care less about the veterans.
Republican Sen. Toomey said on the Senate floor that he voted against the bill because it would create $400 billion in unrelated spending
Seems reasonable to vote against a bill when someone slips in $400billion for things not related to what the bill is claimed to be for...
Even Democrat senate majority leader Chuck Schumer switched his vote to no when they slipped in all that corrupt spending. The news won't talk about that though...
Dear Jon Stewart. I’m a Marine exposed to burn pits. I’ve had all kinds of respiratory and gastric intestinal issues that I have never understood until you enlightened me about it. My doctor at the VA says, "what are burn pits?”Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are a hero and a legend. You have always been my favorite celebrity for as long as I can remember. I’m so glad to have you back.
Thank you for your service. I’m so sad you’re going through that and wish you healing and health.
Sam I hope you find a way to heal, and be given appropriate health care with erudite doctors who give a damn. Great dog also!!
Very best wishes from Canada
First and foremost, thank you for your service and sacrifice. I am so sorry for what you and your brothers and sisters in arms went through and are going through. I have the utmost respect and admiration and gratitude for all who serve. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and the depths of my soul.
Sam I would like to express my gratitude for your dedication to freedom . I know many things are changing on a daily basis and wishing you a healing journey like no other 💙 please when you can , look into your benefits coverage with respect to acupuncture and or an affordable acupuncture clinic in your area . I know this treatment was added as recommendations for PTSD and or mental health af5er combat as well. May you have health and peace of mind 💙
As a Disabled Veteran myself...this pisses me off beyond belief. They always have money to send us to war but never enough to take care of those of us that survive. I love Jon Stewart's blatantly truthful speech. He should run for President. I'd vote for him.
Because war makes them money...
it's your fault, you were not meant to survive. lol
I'm writing my senators. Complete bullshit. Thank you for your service. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
but still, you hate Antifa and BLM...and would vote for every crazy republican with a gun in his hand!
Much love brother ♥️ I agree with everything you've said. Can't imagine how many vets we'll lose because of this stall.
As a soldier, I'm accustomed to not being treated to human standards. I'm just too tired. I don't care anymore, and I no longer have the will to complain. I got that beaten out of me pretty effectively.
Thank god there are people like these guys with the gift of gab speaking for us.
I was so close to joining the military but ended up figuring out no one really cares and glad I didn't join.
Don’t give up. Try to stay positive. Politicians make these decisions and the only way to change their decisions is to vote them out.
Do not despair. Even if it is not obvious, you are well loved in America and many parts of the world.
What you have done has saved our families at your own cost and there is no job or profession in this world that can equal this sacrifice.
But you must STAY POSITIVE.
Fight these SOB ‘representatives’ as far as possible without investing your emotions in them.
Vote them out.
And thanks 🙏🏻 and God bless.
a lot of people act like they care to look patriotic and they also vote for politicians who act like they care about vets but it's just lip service, I'm tired of people not holding politicians responsible.
at least people on the Left are shitting on Biden and won't vote for him again, Conservatives were lied to about all kinds of promises, Trump delivered on none of it and they still love him, it's obvious they don't really care about actual issues.
I'm so very sorry Matt.
May you find peace and a reason to care once again.
☮️🛐🛐🛐☮️
This is ACTUALLY supporting troops. Standing for a flag is a routine. This is actual support. Learn the difference between faux support and actual support, people
I get the whole "troops" thing, but my main problem with this Senate is consistency with other employment laws. Normally, if a negligent employer causes an employee injury, the employer pays.
Just like there are those who call themselves "patriots", and those who actually are patriots.
@UCehQsbaSAsIq_jEEvpnZy5g But unlike the republiklan he's standing up for the troops,that's what counts.
Majority of people who liked this comment will still vote for the two party duopoly. Things will only change when you vote for unbought third party and independent candidates.
The flag, any flag, is just a piece of colored cloth. A false idol.
"They don't stand behind you, you won't even let them stand in front of you" gave me the absolute chills
That line was BRUTAL. Absolutely devastating. What a speech. Jon nailed it.
As a career Navy Veteran that's lost 8 friends to suicide & knows others that have lung issues from being "in the shit," Jon, I can't thank you enough for helping advocate for us alongside the many Veteran organizations to make sure the #PACTAct is passed. Your statement, “You don’t support the troops, you support the war machine” has to be one of the most accurate and powerful condemnations I’ve heard about this Senate, let alone overall #Congress. #JonForPresident
AMEN!
I said the exact same thing after his speech in front of congress supporting firefighters. If they ran him against Trump, he has the wit to swing back harder.
22 a day can no longer be ignored
AGREE!!!
@cdutch1964, thank you so very much for your service. Bless you and all who served.
Don't forget our vets!
We ALL need to help Jon Stewart.
Contact your representatives. Democrat, Republican, whatever and let them know how you feel.
Until we start acting like we're citizens and have our own responsibility to make this country better the politicians will continue to do as they will.
As an Army Vet I feel forgotten, so many broken promises from the government while I held up my end of the deal
Nobody can figure out why Republicans have been preventing Veteran care efforts from Congress from passing. There is more since early 2000's. Literally 90% of veterans bills the Republicans have prevented their passage for some reason.
Thats why you should never join the military esp the army, they don't give a fuk about you. You are just a number to them something to be used and then when no longer useful to them to be thrown out like the rest of the garbage, in the end you are you just a foot solder for the elites/globalists.
Run for office. 💙
As a civilian I can say I honestly appreciate your service and what you've sacrificed but man, are you really surprised?? Our govt, scratch that just about all govt has been taking advantage of its soldiers since Ceasar crossed the Rubicon. Promises promises promises are the only thing they can do baring a draft to get able bodied men to sacrifice themselves for their cause.
I graduated in 07 and so many of my friends joined the military, 9/11 was still fresh in our minds recruiters were hounding every high school event we had making all kinds of claims that sounded too good to be true. Out of all my friends that joined only 1 doesnt regret it and made a career out of it. Point is they took advantage of you guys just like they've always done and always will do. I just hope you're one of the few vets that actually see which party is actually standing up for vets rights not that they're doing a good job of it but 9 out of 10 times if benefits are cut or voted against it's a Republican that's doing it. Damn near every time. They dont care and never have.
Definitely
I am a VET who served in Afghanistan and a life long fan of Jon Stewart.
From the bottom of my heart thank you Jon for making me laugh and being on the front line for people like me. Your voice is what we need to motivate our strength.
P.S. If you ever did run for office I would campaign completely as a volunteer and expect nothing from you but a win.
Thank You for your Service
Thank you for your dedication, time, and service. I appreciate you so much. A big hug goes to you 🤗
Right on brother or sister. I’d be more than willing to volunteer as well. Jon has a big heart. He cares for the forgotten.
Ditto brother.
I'm a bit torn as to whats more confusing, another modern military defeated by 3rd world desert sapiens, or a hollywood semite advocating on the defeated's behalf.
As a vetetan of Iraq, I'm beside myself with this man. Literally bawling. I want to give this man a hug.
And you my friend deserve a hug as well. Thank you for your service.
So where is he now that treatments for TBI and ENV exposure are still a problem?
its because you dont know any better
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@@southpaw8040 its funny you believe a word out of what's his name.
@@RyanCohensAlterEgo
Branch/MOS/Rank,Rate/Unit/Last Conus,Oconus?
Navy vet here and wasn't expecting to cry watching this video so wow. Thank you Jon for your passion and support. Extremely blessed to have someone as articulate and passionate as you supporting us.
Thank you for your service, sailor, and God bless you! 💙
As a veteran myself I got teary eyed watching this. Seeing a nonveteran standing up and screaming support for veterans I was just awe struck.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 🥰
I'm sorry it is this way.
Me too, brother; me too. I had to stop the video a couple of times. Luckily I only watch this kinda stuff when I'm drinking alone. I'm not against showing tears for stupid reasons; shedding water for genuinely important reasons like this always feels more personal.
I've heard that Mr. Stewart is a supporter, even/especially because of his stance against pointless wars (that do less for the USA, and more for certain entities within it); and I've also long been wary about the dubious morality of Sen. McConnell (in multiple, specific aggrievances to the nation) but this one still hit me hard. I'm working in Japan in order to bolster relations between these two great cultures; and glad I'm geographically in a position where I don't have to exercise physical restraint against my more "patriotic" impulses when news like this hits. Still, I'm there with y'all in spirit. Even if I decide to never return to U.S. soil, I continually pray that the U.S. can finally be *allowed* to live up to its sacred promises...
"If this is America first, then America is fucked." Absolutely beautiful way to end that speech.
Mitch McConnell is not America First.
Trump wants him FIRED.
THE PROBLEM IS, THE CHOICE IS EITHER REPUBLICAN OR MARXISM.
Yeah I got chills
@@Alex-Defatte definitely, I watched it at least 4 times. Ain’t nothing scripted there. Just pure anger
@@mmolchin I feel bad but I had know idea exactly how bad we were treating the troops. This is the best wake up call I ever heard.
Thank you for speaking Truth to power!
"They haven't met a war they wont sign up for. And they haven't met a veteran they won't screw over." The truth everyone should know in America.
"The Senate is where accountability goes to die" said it right there
I never knew Mr.Stewart was this kind of Man. He’s speaking for millions of Americans,veterans and non. Keep it up!!!!!
He's been doing this forever. He's the one who fought for the 9/11 survivors bill when this corrupt government didn't want to support the families and victims of the attack.
He's a beast💪🤺💯🙏🙌
He's done it before
He has indeed been that kind of man
he's always been this kinda guy people just never took him seriously cause he was on comedy central
I enjoyed Jon on the Daily Show, even when I disagreed with him. Now he’s a spokesman standing up for veterans and first responders. His charisma and skill as an orator, no longer used for jokes on Comedy Central, is being put to use to make a difference to our veterans.
Jon, bless you and keep fighting the good fight.
Republican Sen. Toomey said on the Senate floor that he voted against the bill because it would create $400 billion in unrelated spending
Seems reasonable to vote against a bill when someone slips in $400billion for things not related to what the bill is claimed to be for...
Even Democrat senate majority leader Chuck Schumer switched his vote to no when they slipped in all that corrupt spending. The news won't talk about that though...
Right, but you must know he wasn’t joking all that much on the DS.
I know that he doesn't imagine himself as a political leader.
He IS a political leader.
I wish that people like him could be elected.
@@ivoted-5489 Duh. His comedy, like all comedy, is truth.
@@edwardsmith7131 He could be elected but he is too smart to run; once you’ve been elected into politics, all your dreams and wishes die.
as a veteran who is struggling with a host of injuries and in the middle of the VA’s slow and infuriating claims appeal process, i’d like to thank people like John Stewart who are speaking up for us. we remember good and damned well how Americans chomped at the bit to send us into war…and how cowardice they’re behaving now that it is time to pay their debt to us. those in office are fortunate that veterans haven’t started to use their skills to get what’s owed to them…but these politicians’ actions are laying bare the truth that a) veterans in this country aren’t cared for b) they could care less and c) beyond cup cozy’s, 10% discounts at a few fast food restaurants and a pat on the back, they’re going to keep not giving a damn about us until the public gets behind us and demands it.
most people will never, ever know the humiliation and gaslighting that goes on at the VA. the dismisals. the ignoring of our pain and symptoms…even when our conditions are IN OUR ACTUAL MILITARY MEDICAL RECORDS. the dehumanization that we go through, standing naked in front of “doctors” at the VA, presenting the evidences that our bodies carry, only to tell us that they see nothing wrong with us.
open your eyes America. this country has lied to and disowned its own while duping you into thinking that they represent your best interests. it has monetized misery on this land and around the world and, yet, you still believe that this is all being done to ‘protect your freedom’. free doom. that’s all this country is offering and the faster we can collectively wake up to it, the better. veterans lives and health are in peril. it will be you next.
I'm visually impaired. I get treated the same. Shame, guilty for wasting their precious time begging for the pain to stop, and the bills I can't afford because so little is covered... so I just don't go until it's an emergency.
You fought for us and lost so much. I lost my dad due to his service in the navy. We all (the sick and disabled) deserve healthcare, but the veterans deserve 1) the best we have 2) all our respect. Nothing less would be fair.
If you think it'll help, talk to the closest VFW. Combat vet or not, they should help if they're worth their salt
I know how you feel 😭
thank you for your service
I’m right there with you brother. Six months I’ve been in treatment for a severe lung disease that was found during an x-ray in Iraq. Was an athlete most of my life but now can barely climb a flight of stairs. Been fighting the VA since then for service connection from the burn pits that ran daily next to my living area. They keep asking I how long I smoked, which is never.
Im a Former Marine who served in Desert Storm. Bless you Jon Stewart! We need more people like you! Please run for the Senate! Thanks for all you do.
Sucks when an accomplished Film Actor, Professional Comedian, and Television Icon speaks more truth than our state representatives.
John Stewart 2020
@J H he's been doing this for almost 2 decades.
I’m glad I’m not alone in that
Jon Stewart 2024
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17
"Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matthew 5:38-39.
Love "you don't support the troops, you support the war machine." How true. John always gives me hope that there are compassionate, smart and active people out of there.
As a Vet, a brother of a Vet, a son of a Vet, and the grandson of a Vet, I truly believe these sad examples of "leading members" of the government have failed us. Jon, the minute your paperwork is signed to run for an elected office you know you have my vote! I hope this is aired on every news station, especially the ones who support the people mentioned so correctly in the Senate.
John is a grandstanding douche. Bernie Sanders was the senate chair for the VA in 2015 when 239,000 veterans died waiting for care. And before him, Patty Murray did nothing about the Gulf War Syndrome or any other vet improvement.... except for one part time daycare on American Lake VA Campus. And they both voted to cut the GI Bill in 2012. John doesnt care that the VA neglects Vets .... as long as its democrats that are doing it.
Same here ..
Agreed. Watch the media now start a smear campaign or a blackout or some other way to make him go away. Why? Because the mainstream media is in governments pockets.
Jon & those like him are too "clean" & unwilling to compromise on their values... to run for elected office. Sadly, that's the state of our body politics.
We all know Republicans ain't shit. If you are not rich they don't give a damn. But people support these cowards every election cycle to keep us back in the stone age.. Then have the nerve to complain about outsourced business to China.
Jon promised after he got the Zadroga Act passed that he would do the same for the Pact Act.
And he freakin did it!
Inspirational AF
"And if this is America First, then America is fucked!"
Well said
Yup.
FallenCookie these same fake ass so called patriots who criticized athletes for kneeling saying their disrespecting the military and our flag where my question where are these same ass fake patriots defending these veterans?
Mitch McConnell is not for AMERICA First. Trump wants all Rhino Republicans FIRED.
Jon, as a Vietnam Era Army Veteran, I salute you. Your speech was so powerful and direct that it brought tears to my eyes.. I think we get tired of all the passive thank yous for our service. Please, let's unite and show these politicians that we are not political pawns.
I'm not a veteran and it brought tears to my eyes. :(
@@xeoph I'm not even American and I cried. This is a disgrace.
@@andydufrane4869 of course there is.
Bless your idiot heart.
@@andydufrane4869 mhm, so are you going around advocating against the military industrial complex? or are you willing to tell the VFW and the Wounded Warriors Project that they're WRONG for _wanting help?_
maybe you should think of this "bloat" the way the justice system (in theory @ least) thinks about _innocent people_ : it's better to have 10 guilty people walking free than for one innocent person to be imprisoned... so maybe??! it's better to pass a bill with some ... "BLOAT"? is what you're calling it?! than to not. help. veterans. _helping veterans _*_*too much*_* is 5000% better than NOT ENOUGH.
btw, if you think OAN and PragerU aren't lying to you, but the _Wounded Warrior Project_ IS? if you aren't upset about the BLOATED military industrial complex in this country, but you ARE indignant about the _VA_ ?? may I quote : "you're being lied to, and you don't even know it". you're parroting right wing talking points and disregarding anything substantial that was said here!
He's always fought for the working man or the oppressed. His 9/11 victim funds makes me cry every time I see it. He single handedly made congress pass the bill for the funds. He's a god damn patriot.
It is beyond belief that this is happening. I am sick to see how the Veterans are being treated. Sad and terrible times.
smh this has been happening for yours. Literally took them 20 years to help first responders who help save people during 9/11.
Don't just be sick on how VETS are treated . You can do something about it. Many of those who voted NO are up for reelection in the fall. VOTE FOR DEMOCRAT IF YOU WANT SHIT DONE.
@@AssassinCreep2552 THIS
You can blame the Democrats for this.They wrote this bill and they added $400 Billion worth of pork bullshit. That's why the bill failed.
Don't vote Republican how can you expect a bunch of greedy people to want to spend the years budget money on ex government employees that's sounds extremely liberal....you can help vets or build a wall...most people chose the wall for example
I’ve been watching Jon since I was young and have since fought for my country. I routinely disagree with Jon Stewart on a lot of policies and politics, but he is spot on 100% with this one. You can tell a lot about a country by the way they treat those who fought for it, and those who fell for it. Go Jon!
wish he would mention chuck shumer tried sneeking something in that had nothing to do with the veterans the last minute. so it was rejected. blame chuck !
You mean how the Democrats stuffed the bill full of unrelated pork? And refused to take it out so it could pass
Thank you for your service brother.
@@lexsamuel3369 Yep. I did not hear that until later. Well, you know their mantra, "never let a crisis go to waste"? I guess freeing up 400 billion to spend as they like was more important to them. Damn, but they have such good press agents. Hiding the truth is what they are good at.
Republican policies are always anti-average-citizen, pro-wealthy. Establishment dems are not much better. Anyone who doesn't see that is an idiot.
And then they wonder why new military recruits keep declining in numbers...
Thank you Jon for everything you do!
Could be forced Vax and woke leaders
and why would a woman join if we won;t even defend her right to choose?
Doing my part to inform and dissuade children from becoming battle fodder for an invasion of foreign nations to get a toxic resource we could have dropped like a shitty girlfriend fifteen years ago.
@@stixx3969 she has equal rights her ass will be drafted in 6 months or less, all13 genders will be canon Foder for joe. China signed it yesterday.
Lauren Lawson you are correct. I'm a veteran and my brother is still in Marines. I have said military recruitment will go down because of what's been happening in the country.
I hope this goes viral. Veterans should have everything available to them at their disposal, period.
Everything? That's over the top.
Health care, food & shelter at least.
@@BoltRM Which should be at everyone's disposal, period.
@@andydufrane4869 Who is being lied to? Republicans voted against the bill. The voting is in the open. So who the fuck is lying? The Republicans are, for the most part, scum which is why I left the party last year.
At the very least decent service related healthcare... like really. Its the absolute least we deserve...
This is what patriotism looks like!
Jon thank for being a great American.
Indeed my friend
Republicans are confused standing for a flag with actually supporting the people who died and fight for this country and the Constitution that they're willing to trash but a piece of cloth it's a good symbol
Unfortunately, the Trunts portray the violent Insurrectionists as 'patriots', they are so delusional & hypocritical. America is a mess!!🙄🤦🇦🇺
Much respect John Stewart. I hope that every Veteran, every person who fights for our country and every single military family speaks up against what happened. You are right..this is just cruel. It is shameful.
It’s insane how our veterans are treated and the hypocrisy of the powerful is just disgusting.
You mean how the Democrats stuffed the bill full of unrelated pork? And refused to take it out so it could pass?
3 combat tours and I never received a care package 😂 wasn’t expecting one either. Mr. Stewart, you’re my hero 🙌🏽 much love and thank for being a voice for us
I'll send you cookies! Least anyone could do for you guys...
Thank you so very much for your service!
I have so much respect for you. Our government is not worthy of individuals like yourself. But our county sure appreciates you.
Thank you for your service.
I had underaged service in Bosnia covered up that I have PTSD and am disabled from and had military police war criminals hack and libel me and take credit for my graduate research and inheritance and identity and intellectual property theft with churches involved in abuse and false imprisonment.
We need more voices like Jon, we NEED to hold our government accountable.
WE NEED ALL THOSE RED STATES TO VOTES THOSE THUGS OUT.
Right! So become one!
"Be the change you with to see in the world"
@@armandob.castenelli3525 They won't. They get off on the cruelty.
Combine the two: We need more voices like Jon IN government. I know he doesn't want the job, but godDAYUM would he ever be good at it. A dozen Jon Stewarts in the House and/or Senate and America for EVERYONE would be a little better off.
jon is a shill as well. He's a fraud.
"When the Rich wage War, it's the Poor who Die", Jon's is one of the most honest and sincere voices of advocacy that we have today! Speaking as a 23-year Vet.
ozzy osbourne sung that song about 50 years ago
@@jamesjcazzman3007 does that somehow make it untrue? if anything it's a more poignant observation since we're still dealing with that problem 50 years later
@@jamesjcazzman3007 Smedley Butler said "War is a Racket", long before Ozzy was alive!
I'm genuinely moved by Jon's passion. We need more people like him to stand up and speak plainly (curse words and all!)for regular Americans who are struggling at the hands of rich career politicians. They are using us as pawns in their in own little version of Hunger Games.
He’s all passion and no brains.
You may not agree with him Jonny, and that's fine, but to call him stupid only shows a horrific bias. Those who disagree with you don't lack brains. They may not have your perspective, but stupid? No. Not stupid. Taking that tactic says more about awful positions you hold than any statement on that man.
Perfect analogy. Hunger games
@@beylethdirons2160 I don’t think he’s dumb. I think his passion clouds his thoughts. If he put emotion aside for three seconds he would realize the democrats tacked onto the bill, 400 billion that doesn’t go to vets.
What positions do I hold then?
If he had any brains maybe he'd mention how the Democrats stuffed this bill full of pork
I’ll never blame a man for just wanting to live his life but Jon Stewart would have my full support and could be the most powerful voice in American government
Those who should lead, wisely do not want the job. We should have jury duty style selection for representation. We don't need lifelong senators and judges, we need carpenters and nurses and teachers and every other type of worker EXCEPT lawyers as representatives.
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17
"Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matthew 5:38-39.
There's an honesty to Jon that politicians can't even understand. If he runs I'll vote for him, hell I may even volunteer in my state to help him. His passion doesn't follow party lines and doesn't get lost in politics. Jon would be the best 2 term president in our lifetime
Doesn't get much more real that what Jon's voicings.....
Thing is, people who would probably do a good job.. don't want the job.
This should be a qualification. Randomizing office (making it sort of lik mandatory civil service) would be more fair and democratic than those popularity contests.
I remember him talking to a committee about funding for 9/11 responders having similar health issues due to clearly out debris because Congress wouldn't fund
I would definitely volunteer
They don't let good men be president
As a veteran its nice to hear in words the way I and other veterans feel about this.
Thank you for your service. You are a hero!
@@mistyhowell6683 Right now, Jon Stewart is my hero
I'd follow this man straight into hell. My father-in-law was a CT volunteer fire-fighter that responded to 9/11. My uncle was out of his WTC office when the planes hit. Jon's work on behalf of 9/11 responders drew my undying respect. Now he's fighting this battle. I am an active-duty sailor in the US Navy with 2 years to retirement, and I am stifling tears watching this. Thank you, Jon. You constantly amaze me with the passion you devote to causes. I say again, I'd follow you straight into the gates of hell, sir.
Jon will not be going to hell! he would kick ars all the way past and up! Up where we do not know, but we can follow and speak loudly
@@micheleelysmer5515 I stand corrected. Where-ever he's going, sign me up.
@@jspades007 I'm with you!!!
@@southpaw8040 LOL Thanks for the laugh! Mind of a child eh? Better the mind of a child than that of a fool.
All the more reason why Jon Stewart should be President. He stands for the greatest values of America, and he shows what we can be at our highest level.
Get the money out of politics, or nothing will ever change. Thanks John for standing up for these brave heroes.
That will be the only way things will change
Sorry brother but saying get money out of politics is like saying get liquid out of soup. This country was founded by wealthy aristocratics and made sure money is how it will work. You never hear that George Washington was the richest man in America when he became president do you? Naa, they leave facts out of the history books. May give you a clue about how the society was really founded and who for.
Best thing to do is defund the bulk of the federal government, and anything Biden wants. Defense should remain a priority, and Biden's done plenty to screw that up too.
@@moety2 lots of companies have taken the water out of soap to reduce plastic packaging. They thought about the problem, and took action.
Capitalism exists everywhere, including politics. Get rid of capitalism first!!
Its rare to find someone like jon who without any benefit to himself, will fight for a worthy cause...Such a great human being
his push for 9/11 responders was heroic
😂😂😂😂😂😂
He has literally made millions off of his fake causes.
Oh Lord. No wonder comedians love dumb people.
He is
GREAT HUMAN BEING!?! WTF? Is that the standard now? Fighting for other for no personal gain is NOW considered GREAT. Do you people read or hear your comments? Wake the F up! Stewart is just being human and looking out for a cause - like veterans, that all.
without any benefit? LMFAO - how naive are you son... I'm ALL in on supporting our veterans and those men and women who signed on the line to defend this nation - whether or not they deployed or no matter what capacity they served in... I'm ALL in... HOWEVER, here's the issue with ole Jon... he talks out of both sides of his mouth... he's here railing on a great cause that every American should be in behind - to support those who were in a position to potentially have to risk life/limb to defend our way of life and freedoms. That said - Jon has an Apple TV show... he also has been very active in trying to promote himself over the past year to get himself back on the map - he sees that Bernie petered out and there exists a space there to carve some serious coin$. Jon was all for flag kneelers like Kapernick, and others who burn flags... you can't be for Vets 100% and then turn around and be crapping on them at the same time. Jon is fake - Jon is out for Jon... Again - this is a great cause - and this bill shamefully with a hung head - should have been unanimous bi-partisan support... but Jon is just a mouthpiece to get folks who want to protest and rail on the government anyhow - he's looking to cash in on them.
As a combat vet I want to say thank you for your service trying to help veterans.
I have always respected Jon Stewart, this just swells my heart with pride for him actually standing and fighting for our vets. Unlike the spineless coward politicians.
You mean how the Democrats stuffed the bill full of unrelated pork? And refused to take it out so it could pass
Tell reps to stop adding pork
@@docsavage8640 Show us the pork that was put in.
@@owenfire829 lmao
And suddenly you're talking to a ghost.
"Stop putting in pork!!!"
"Show me the pork?"
"😶"
@@StoutShako Right? That seems to be the standard with these people when you ask for proof. 🤷♂️
Finally, someone said on a mic what millions of us are saying everyday. I’d rather see someone speak their mind like this than anything else on the news.
And youve been saying it for decades yet it's only gotten worse. How about you stop talking and start voting? How about you start canvassing and start annoying your fellow neighbors. You'd rather give do nothing totally corrupt Republicans power instead. It's not a both sides issue right now it's one side that knows it can do whatever it wants cause the people like you who knows better DON'T VOTE AND DONT TRY TO CHANGE ELECTIONS. You want to make a statement show these politicans that you can't be persuade by race or fake American patriotism, tell them you don't give a f about banning gays or trans or about immigrants coming to this country.
If millions of us were "vocal" with our own representatives, and more publicly rather than just btching to our colleagues, friends and loved ones, we wouldn't need to depend on Jon' saying things for us.
@@mjinba07 .... It's not that people aren't vocal. It helps that Jon has a platform. At least he's using it for good.
@@Novastar6 True that. And his platform is useful and inspiring. But from what I've seen, most folks will give Jon a fist pump, or not pay attention at all, and either way go about their lives without considering their part in the running of our country. Representatives do take note of public opinion --- when they hear it --- it's their political careers. And they wouldn't get away with half the lousy sht they do if they did hear about it.
"I'm used to the hypocrisy, I'm not used to the cruelty" that line perfectly highlights a society of deep moral failing
@@MelodyKayYoung what’s your former party? Republican?
It’s my understanding that What tends to happen when there’s a good bill for a good cause that one side will put some thing in there making it impossible for the other side to vote for. So if the Republicans are blocking it I’m guessing the Democrats snuck something in the bill the Republicans can’t possibly vote for. So I would say if the Democrats really cared they would put forward a clean bill that everyone can vote for.
You refer to the RNC and the Oligarchy, of course. There still are a FEW Americans that believe that truth and justice are important - and attainable. I can only believe in the first part, I do NOT believe we will recover. Greed has killed the human race, we are the twitching of the corpse before the long, eternal silence.
YES, THE DEMOCRATS HAVE FAILED PEOPLE OF COLOR AND HAVE RAPED THE CONSTITUTION. i AGREE. THE DEMOCRATS ARE AWFUL.
@@thesoundsmith "greed has killed the human race" is incredibly melodramatic.
Society of deep moral failing has been a corporation for many years now. It’s Unfortunate, while we the citizens fight amongst ourselves, the media assist in promoting division & our corporate leaders sit back and laugh, it’s working, it’s working, it has worked… *CITIZENS of all racial groups will have to come together if we are ever to move forward as a COUNTRY.*
Otherwise, have fun with corporations running every damn politician.
Damn John, best speech I have ever heard. My two Senators from Oklahoma voted no. And nobody in Oklahoma will care. All 77 counties voted for Trump and we are the reddest of red states. Truly sad. Thank you for voicing the truth about them. Thoughts and Prayers is all they offer to suffering and never anything of substance.
All 77 counties voted for the "un-named". Now, that is a serious problem! Hang in there or come and join us in California. Or maybe, New Zealand!!
From Ardmore I feel your pain too.
@@rogerbossart9586 I have told my children to leave for northern cali. We have some family there. I am too old and I have blood cancer...and five years from teacher retirement. Trust me, teaching social studies the past twenty years has been an ordeal in the land that time forgot.
@@rogerbossart9586 California? New Zealand? Two places with the worst so called "leaders" on the planet. They shit all over informed consent, body autonomy, and constitutional rights & freedoms during this farce of a scamdemic. And no, I'm not a Republican or Trumper. Our precious gov't is two wings of the same corrupt broken bird.
@@soulnomad5231 being an Okie you get it then...
As a Veteran, I thank you Jon Stewart for your support for the many American veterans. 👏🏼👏🏼
"If you can't afford to take care of your veterans, then don't go to war."
- Senator Bernie Sanders
Absolutely!
This is why I won't serve in the military. If my country is gonna screw me when I get home from serving then screw my country! Military recruitment posters should be torn down and replaced by anti-American propaganda.
Bernie Sanders is a millionaire. He bent over to the DNC's pick. He to a career politician. A fortunate grifter too.
Oh, the draft dodger said that? That’s rich!
@@suerehder-long8287 You mean tRUMP?
🟠🤡
If you were not aware, he has also been a profoundly outspoken ally and advocate for those first responders whose long-term health has been impacted by their experiences on 9-11-01. Dude is an example for all of us to emulate.
Ran Paul spent 10 yrs ....repeat...TEN YEARS...blocking them from treating their cancer. That's so American and typically Conservative that it shits stars and stripes. Stewart had to spend a DECADE to shame Congress into acting
yes he's at the senate all the time
Yep. That work prepared him for this, it seems. We need more people like Stewart & fewer like Mitch “Tortoise” McConnell!
Very aware!
No disrespect meant, but this is the reason I woulda stormed the capital as a Democrat.
Not for a loser who's to afraid of his own ego to admit he's lost.
He also denied Healthcare coverage to the writers on the daily show and was sued by the writers union. But yeah he's a real hero.
Jon, this is what America needs more than anything. Keep it up.
Nobody gives a shit about his UA-cam channel. If he were still on TV every night he could bring more attention to this.
BIG TEC-MEDIA will Sencer him, many more have tried why we sleep... in 5432? jon did not kill himself.
Can do without the ghetto profanity & vulgarities...a little self control and self awareness will be beneficial to All. The first Agreement is concerning the words that come out of Your mouth...means alot
What is that? Bills disguised as help for veterans that actually has more pork for democrats than help for veterans?
You people need to stfu. The people are on to you.
Thank you so much please don't stop fighting for us Mr. Stewart .
As an Australian, I am so moved by Jon’s speech. Keep fighting
Fucking A. Gidday from the Gold Coast mate!
Just saw a bit of this on Stephen Colbert on 10
You mean how the Democrats stuffed the bill full of unrelated pork? And refused to take it out so it could pass
A different view of Jon Stewart inaction with independent journalists. ua-cam.com/video/RWxYAHahq28/v-deo.html
Cool! Midnight Oil
lol what does being australian have to do with anything
Thank You Jon Stewart!
As a USMC Desert Storm Veteran with multiple ailments that I have suffered with since Desert Storm, and who has been denied Service-Connection for those ailments since Desert Storm, and as the son of an Army Korea and Vietnam Veteran that was exposed to Agent Orange and passed away from Cancer, I appreciate the enormously hard work you do to help Veterans and First Responders receive the benefits due to us for serving our country and suffering for that service.
My heart breaks for you and I don't live in the USA. All of the best possible wishes to you.
Thank you...
Thank you for your sacrifices and your service. Also to your family members who served and sacrificed.
I thank each everyone of you for your service ! You are the best!
Jon is doing the work, tirelessly. Imagine what could get done if all of our politicians worked this hard.
Republican Sen. Toomey said on the Senate floor that he voted against the bill because it would create $400 billion in unrelated spending
Seems reasonable to vote against a bill when someone slips in $400billion for things not related to what the bill is claimed to be for...
Even Democrat senate majority leader Chuck Schumer switched his vote to no when they slipped in all that corrupt spending. The news won't talk about that though...
But then they start getting money packed into their pockets and forget they are voted into office.
Imagine what could be done if Republicans weren't soulless, grifting, scumbags, that communicate exclusively in doublespeak.
Or at all.
Yeh working hard to embarrass themselves?? Yeh Democrats do that every day.
Yeah, I was wondering when Jon would speak out on this. Watching this from Canada, and I just shake my head at the disrespect shown by the Republicans to the men and women in your armed services.
👊😪😪😪✌
Seen how Canada treats it’s veterans lately?
The Conservatives are just as evil
This is one of the main issues hes been pushing for a while now
Damien, sadly because it's never ending when the RepubliCons have too much power.
As someone currently serving its rare anyone in services sees this. Fox News blasts on tvd in the dfac and headquarters.
Congrats to Jon and all the Veteran Lobbyists. I believe they would not have passed the law now without this speech
Jon is so smart, engaged, compassionate... He's fighting the good fight and yes, this is the kind of leadership we need
We need representatives with a fraction of the integrity he has. Bernie is one of the only ones
@@2FadeMusic - What about Bernie's very good friend, & all around good guy that Bernie has known for a very long time, a Mr Joe Biden?
I think Jon could win a general election in a red state.
@@j.macjordan9779 Bernie has been fighting for working class people his entire career. It's pretty stupid to imply that endorsing Joe Biden automatically discredits him.
ANYBODY THAT USES THE "F' WORD IN THIS SITUATION IS NONE OF THE THINGS THAT YOU PROCLAIM HIM TO BE. LIBERAL SHENANIGANS. FOOLS WANTING TO BE HEROES ARE NOTHING MORE THAN FOOLS. JON STEWART IS A DOUBLE CROSSING FOOL.
A voice crying in the wilderness. A rare honest telling of what's going on. How can these senators live with themselves? No shame. Thank you Jon, always for telling it like it is.
It's a prerequisite to have no soul to become a senator isn't it ?
This is the “PACT Act” show me what it has to do with veterans healthcare or benefits.
www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/797/text
@@DutchVai No, in fact there was a time people didn’t vote for you if they didn’t believe you were one of them.
Yeah it is NOT hard for THEM to Live with THEMSELVES or Get a Good night's sleep. BECAUSE When you ONLY think OF YOURSELF, AND lining YOUR Pockets Hand OVER Fist Taking DIRTY MONEY from Lobbyist
AND Gaining Power from Walking on THE BACKS OF THE LESS FORTUNATE, THE DOWNTRODDEN AND POOR ... IT'S NOT HARD AT ALL....
How do Democrats live with themselves? A lot of money and drugs to dull the pain
Jon, Ive been watching you since I was a teenager. I'm 32 now and your still out here doing the work no one else will. I say this sincerely if you ran for president I would vote for you.
You'd be voting for an uniformed idiot turns out! Glad the Republicans did they're homework!
Get all the facts first, don't fall for FAKE NEWS
It’s so crazy. I hope he starts a fund so we can donate.
@@moniquewrites9046 A new bill without the BS and only for the Vets rights will pass later this week!
See how that works!
Donate Duh
Hey Jon. Money talks bullshit walks
Deadjim. Fu€k Jon Stewart. Seriously what an as$hole. Jon Stewart is a complete shill nowadays. I knew straight away from the explanation given that the Democrats added “pork” to the bill. Why wasn’t Jon smart enough to figure that out? They already voted yes to it. Then the sneaky f*cking democRATS added hidden slushes to it. That’s why they [Republicans] voted against it this time. Watch Ted Cruz “own” Jon Stewart’s ass for his omission lies. Hahaha m.ua-cam.com/video/jfbalOGlWcU/v-deo.html
I wish more people with a platform would use it like him
I am a disabled veteran, and I am honored that jon is up there talking for us , unfortunately it's all true!!! It's sad, I'm very disgusted by this government
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I am ashamed we haven't given you better for it.
81 bajillion votes
As a Canadian looking in, thank you for your service. Jon is such a great orator and you can both see and hear the passion in him. He fought for the first responders and I'm glad to see him now taking on your fight.
its not the government its the gop senators that are fucking the veterans once again because they dont have to work for your vote to them its a given military votes for these gop senators and blame the democrats for screwing them over when in reality every democrat voted for the bill and gop slapped you guy and girls upside your heads and will tell you that the democrats did it ITS THE Mc Connel and G. O P. WAY
John they don't give a duck, I'm living proof, but if you want to march on them, I'll carry the flag.
I shouldn't have watched that during my lunch break. It absolutely obliterated me. It's absolutely unreal how poorly we treat our veterans
Im watching , as I just got off of work ( mechanic)...with a son in the Army!! Now , I have to accept the fact that my son re-ups every time it comes around!! If hes got veterans groups behind him , let be public information!!
Yet, they keep voting for these Republicans who shit on them.
You must never read US history. At least the assholes in capital hill is not sending tanks/horses to run veterans over like they used to do in 1930s.
Well now I'm weeping. This man understands, and can articulate, how we're supposed to behave as a Nation.
As a veteran myself (Army), I was beyond astonished at the action of senate republicans to basically kick my fellow veterans in the face. Shame! No... shame is too mild a word. Words fail me here. Simply despicable. How can they live with themselves?
As a disabled vet, Thank you. It seems like the country is in some illusion that Vets are taken care of. The government does as little as they can get away with. I am personally sick of hearing "thank you for your service". The words feel empty and it seems that the only people who care if we are getting our medical attention are other vets. So thank you for speaking.
Legend. I wish there were more people with his combination of morals and reach.
Glad to see someone standing up for our Veterans.
John is a grandstanding douche. Bernie Sanders was the senate chair for the VA in 2015 when 239,000 veterans died waiting for care. And before him, Patty Murray did nothing about the Gulf War Syndrome or any other vet improvement.... except for one part time daycare on American Lake VA Campus. And they both voted to cut the GI Bill in 2012. John doesnt care that the VA neglects Vets .... as long as its democrats that are doing it.
Trump would in be Oval Office, these people wouldn’t be sitting out there in heat, they would be, getting their benefits,that they. Deserve 🇺🇸
@@suesally2103 I used The Veterans Choice Program before Trump was even in office, and Trump took credit for a program that President Obama created. Like that?
There is no one there standing up for our veterans, sorry. Democrats, nope. They refuse to keep half a trillion dollars of unrelated spending out of the veteran's package so the republicans will pass it. They keep that money in there so republicans will stand up for our economy and tax payers and refuse to pass it so then the democrats can say "republicans don't care about vets", and here comes Jon who bleeds donkey blue and refuses to hold them accountable. Republicans, nope, they won't write a bill of their own to demonstrate they are for it.
There is no one standing up for them. Just democrats *using* them, and Jon, knowing he won't blame his own party for playing spending tricks instead of just helping the vets like a fukin stateman. Good grief...
@@MetalMama-zb4wg Yep, like that. If Trump gets a whiff that people might love him to help the vets, he'll do it. If Trump thinks we'll all love him by signing an executive order, he would do it. Trump was a populist president - not a deep thinker. He was an executive, not a chin scratcher. That's why he did so good office. His policies were great, they were simple, tried and true. You don't need to love Trump to understand Trump. He just refuses to hide that a-hole ego that the rest of our leaders and most management do by default. He would be all over this veterans package - just for the opportunity to be adored for it, if nothing else.
My heart felt every word he spoke . Thank you JS ! We need more people to stand up for us.
Finally someone with the balls to say what needs to be said.
Balls? He gets $24 million a year from Apple to say whatever the fuck they want him to say.
@@therealjohneason ... Then why aren't other people doing it?
That was some of the most moving heartfelt rage I've ever heard, I feel like finally someone is telling the truth and calling it like they see it. We need THIS. Someone like THIS every day for every issue. Maybe then our country has a chance
Doubt it. It was pelosi that blocked the senate bill, they had already passed it.
Well after all he is just a actor. The demon-crats try sneaking n $ 400 billion dollars of discretionary spending in the bill that would have nothing to do with veterans health care or anything to do with burn pit victims or others. As usual the demon-crats and rino's try getting money for their pork projects off the backs of veterans. Always trying to sneak something in and over on U.S. tax payers using those that need help. I call John Stewart and the demon-crats and rino's trying to pull this low underhanded bull shit just that they are bullshit.
I hope your country wakes up, and looks at the state it is in. I hope more people like Jon Stewart stand up , to lay bare the hypocrisy of greedy politicians who sold the American people. I hope the US as a chance to survive, change the financial and political system in such a way that it finaly benefits the American people, no more lobbyists in the senate, no more greed infested political decisions that are at the cost of the American people. I live in the Netherlands, I think the US is a great nation, but a sick nation. I think for decades the American people have been lied to. They deserve better. Better healthcare, better education,better infra-structure, better work/life ballance, better worker conditions, better food,better water, better care for the poor, better care for the veterans; all in all a better life for everyone, life in a more humane and equal society. And all of the things for the better, have nothing to do wich political side your on. It has everything to do with empathy, community and humanity. I hope for ChangeUS21stCentury!
The problem with this bread and circus spectacle politics is its acquiescence to the root of _all_ of these issues which has uncoincidentally become a third-rail to even mention in any context other than utter reverence: capitalism.
It's no coincidence that our bipartisan blackhole "defense" budget passes with ease to implicitly/explicitly enforce this now global financial "order" through the 1,000+ military bases worldwide and toward the perpetual benefit of US corporate/finance capital at the zero-sum cost of the working class (not to mention the planet that we're consciously destroying at this point...), meanwhile a modest domestic spending bill or god forbid even the most basic of healthcare for the people that actually make this shit produce any sort of life worth living is callously thrown at the wayside. As Eugene Debs put it in his WWI protest speech that got him incarcerated under the Espionage Act (a mere year after its passing, the same one that is extraditing Julian Assange despite lacking any sort of legal standing, "funny" that), _"yours not to question why, yours but to do and die...that is their motto."_ The empire feeds off the republic.
The US is the global hegemon and has positioned itself as the "consumer of last resort" at the end of the global supply chain (which we enforce/coerce militarily/financially) to absorb inevitable overproduction of capitalism through cheap consumption or of course through our favorite activity of war and arms sales (military Keynesianism, the only button we can push at this point clearly). We accomplish this through the Bretton-Woods international financial system, leveraged by the US post-WWII by being the only industrialized nation-state _not_ bombed to shit and effectively taking the imperial baton from the British and their pound sterling, cementing the dollar as the "global reserve currency" and through the IMF/World Bank and its post-71 (Nixon shock) -debt peonage/resource/labor control austerity policy- "structural adjustment" programs lend capital in dollar loans under the stipulation of absolute control of labor/markets/resources by US corporate/finance capital; "an offer they can't refuse" - any nation-states refusing to bend the knee like Cuba (see: Operation Mongoose, Northwoods, etc), Venezuela (sitting on the largest oil reserve in the world, what a coincidence), Iran (which we couped in '53 installing the Shah to prevent oil nationalization, shocker, Operation AJAX), et al. of course gets unilaterally sanctioned and excluded from the global trade network run at our behest at the minimum, but also perpetually coup-ed by the CIA or just overtly invaded. Even a passing glance at the CIA's "regime change" operational history will reveal this grotesque rise of empire akin to the optimates of the late Roman empire but with guns and nukes along with their imperial function as effectively the SS 2.0 (far from hyperbole, there's a direct continuity and overlap of interests, see: Otto Skorzeny, Klaus Barbie, Reinhard Gehlen, and others - _literal_ SS put directly on the CIA's payroll post-WWII for their anti-communist bona fides; also Operation Gladio which upholds the glorified protection racket that is NATO through stoking public fear with spectacular acts of terrorism, the so-called "strategy of tension"). Red scare(s)/Taft-Hartley having hollowed out the heart and soul of labor power in the US provided by the New Deal and as a result, much like your populares movement of the Gracchi bros and later Caesar being crushed by that Roman oligarchy for crossing the _actual_ rubicon of debt cancellation and land redistribution, you have an empire desperately lashing out to maintain its gradually waning influence, and whatdya know, both of these historical clampdowns of class war stemming from the senate as its no coincidence it shares its name but rather an explicit homage to that Roman empire (also see: Federalist Papers to see what the -counterrevolutionaries- "founders" actually intended contrary to our ubiquitous mythology; Charles Beard is good here too). Also reminded of CIA director William Casey regarding the efficacy of Operation Mockingbird and conscious intention to hide this empire (shoutout to Daniel Immerwahr) and its revealingly grotesque "cold" war history:
_"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false."_
Surely he's giving two big thumbs up in hell, which at this point is probably hard to distinguish from the world he helped create for us, but I clearly digress...
In the larger context of colonialism with a historical continuity that extends to modern day global US corporate empire, veterans broken as people from the visceral reality of war are merely further utilized from a callous "realpolitik" social control mechanism of empire to be sublimated into policing, black neighborhoods correctly identified as "internal colonies" by Stokely Carmichael, but this is a technique that has been cultivated since the days of Aristotle, the bonus army march on Washington (suppressed with m1917 _tanks_ under a young gen. Patton I believe, also check out Maj.Gen.Smedley Butler who basically played a similar role Jon is here, except having also plundered the global south in the banana wars lol?...though he later realizes this in the "business plot" _actual_ fascist coup plot by wall street to overthrow FDR which he promptly exposes realizing his role as a fixer for the "gangsters of capitalism" - Jonathan Katz has a new/good book on this dude titled Gangsters of Capitalism, ok I digress again sorry), hell the freikorps in Germany suppressing the 1918 revolts (later formalizing as the SS, shocker), Mussolini's black shirts and the March on Rome, it's all the same beast, a "common ruin of the contending classes" justified via a vague abstract appeal to "freedom" without asking who exactly that freedom is for and for what purpose. _Cui bono?_ *Who benefits?* Literally the only question of politics.
The answer being profit for the capitalist class in our contemporary context, inherently at a _purely descriptive_ (ie _not_ normative) level a zero-sum loss to the working class, and of course at the cost of quite literally everything else considering ecological crisis and the ubiquitous social miasma that ripples and reifies as this soulless mechanical logic of capital accumulation for its own sake marches on, and as we serve it blindly even as it not only fails to serve us but in fact leads us only toward a thanatos embrace, an ouroboros of resentment and its corresponding callous cruelty, hollowing out any social trust/meaning to be sold for profit at every available opportunity along the way. As Rosa Luxemburg proclaimed before being executed by that very freikorps paramilitary consisting of hollowed out WWI vets, at the behest of Ebert's ostensibly "social democratic" SPD party (which continues to sell out the working class of Germany under Scholtz) the only true choice for society is:
*_socialism or [continued] barbarism._*
Jon Stewart has been calling it how he sees it for almost 20 years.
Jon has had a history of supporting these types of causes for decades. He fought year after year for 9/11 first responders and recovery crews who were plagued with sickness and/or death due to the toxicity of “the pile.” His tenacious push back against GOP roadblocks would enable lifelong healthcare and compensation for these sacrificial heroes and their families and was integral to the success of the movement.
Jon started his quest with a cadre of four or five first responders who became his personal friends. By the time they were victorious, it was a rather heartbreaking victory as all but one of John’s original compadres succumbed to cancers, a direct result of their heroism on that day and the days following.
Stewart is such a good man and we need to get on the horn and lend our voices towards support of this cause.
Jon's so angry because these are not things that should have to be fought tooth and nail for, these are common sense initiatives to take care of people who absolutely deserve it and do not have time to deal with all this bullshit year after year. Fuck everyone who who voted against healthcare for Veterans (ALL Republicans), and fuck anyone who ever casts a vote for these people again:
John A. Barrasso, WY
Marsha Blackburn, TN
Roy Blunt, MO
Mike Braun, IN
Richard Burr, NC
Bill Cassidy, LA
John Cornyn, TX
Tom Cotton, AR
Kevin Cramer, ND
Mike Crapo, ID
Ted Cruz, TX,
Steve Daines, MT
Joni Ernst, IA
Deb Fischer, NE
Bill Hagerty, TN
Josh Hawley, MO
Cindy Hyde-Smith, MS
Jim Inhofe, OK
Ron Johnson, WI
John Neely Kennedy, LA
James Lankford, OK
Mike Lee, UT
Cynthia Lummis, WY
Roger Marshall, KS
Mitch McConnell, KY
Rand Paul, KY
Rob Portman, OH
Jim Risch, ID
Mitt Romney, UT
Mike Rounds, SD
Ben Sasse, NE
Rick Scott, FL
Tim Scott, SC
Richard Shelby, AL
Dan Sullivan, AK
John Thune, SD
Thom Tillis, NC
Patrick Toomey, PA
Tommy Tuberville, AL
Roger Wicker, MS
Todd Young, IN
It’s all fake.
@@ironfist458 Says the fake account created on Aug 2, 2021. Stay in Russia where you belong comrade.
@@chrissanto lol, good one cheapskate.
@@ironfist458 Is cheapskate still an insult in Russia? In the USA, the term cheapskate has not been used since the 1970's.
Jon needs to give a Master Class in political speech and the Dem's need to take it.
No apology necessary Jon, we know where your heart is and where you stand. Hit them with the TRUTH all the time, every time, until the end of time!
It's not really an apology. It's just to show how offensive actions -- or the lack thereof -- are versus mere language. Actions always speak louder than words.
Jon has been advocating for our troops and first responders for years. Each speech is as heartfelt as the previous one and each is just as potent. Live long and prosper Jon and thank you for your efforts.
This is heartbreaking. My heart aches for our veterans.
Its a job, they did not have to go,
@@georgegouvas27 Yeah, you can always say you have bone spurs....if you're rich.
@@georgegouvas27 If it was up to cowards like you, we'd have no army, no freedom, no country. Go back to Greece.
@@georgegouvas27 so the Vietnam draft wasn’t a thing? They could have just stayed home?
@@georgegouvas27 - then the party should not claim to support our veterans, or support the troops. You are essentially saying 'Hey you signed up for a tough job, if you get hurt doing that job, then sucks to be you'
Thanks I'm a veteran and after your speech o want to be part of this family 👪 ❤️
Absolutely disgraceful how our disgusting “representatives” treat our veterans.
How about how they treat ALL AMERICANS! The only time you hear them saying the things we want them to do is when they are LYING to the people. When they want our money for their re-election campaign, they tell us they will do this and that. Then they do whatever the POS biggest donator's want. IT'S TIME WE GET SOME REAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE. VOTE THEM OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Senators...not representatives...
But yes a fucking disgrace
Yeah, and not just veterans--our entire population. It's just that when it comes to vets, our congress's hypocrisy is at its most obvious and despicable.
@@Zeuts85 100%. The average voters of BOTH parties need to realize that their real opponents aren't their counterparts on the other side of the aisle, it's their own "leaders" in their own party. We're all.... all of us.... just table scraps to the people who govern us, who are in it for the money, and are beholden to moneyed interests. But to keep the masses from waking up and realizing this, we're manipulated and divided and bamboozled. It's one giant con game.
Seems to be only one party constantly voting against the will of the people not to mention the best for the people
I'm an Afghanistan Vet. I just did my job in a Forward Surgical Team, we took care of these young folks the age of my kids at the time. I loved them like they were my own kids. Mr Stewart, thank you for what you do. I feel so inadequate every day when I remember the sacrifices and stories from these heroes.
How about you read the bill instead of whining and do what is best for the USA not just yourself.
@@tessstewart1893 - "How about you read the bill"
Oh shut the fuck up, we both know full well you haven't read it.
James Halliday. Fu€k Jon Stewart. Seriously, what an as$hole. Jon Stewart is a complete shill nowadays. I knew straight away from the explanation given that the Democrats added “pork” to the bill. Why wasn’t Jon smart enough to figure that out? They already voted yes to it. Then the sneaky f*cking democRATS added hidden slushes to it. That’s why they [Republicans] voted against it this time. Watch Ted Cruz “own” Jon Stewart’s ass for his omission lies. Hahaha m.ua-cam.com/video/jfbalOGlWcU/v-deo.html. If Jon wants to help the vets instead of virtue-signaling for the left, he should pressure the democRATS to remove the sneaky “slush” find they added to it after EVERYONE passed it the first time.
Share this with everyone you know. Write your Senators who said "nay." Props to Jerry Moran for voting for and helping to set up this bill.
They should be kicked out for treason towards the people who sacrificed so much!
“Pact Act has a mechanism (budgetary gimmick) that has the intent of making it possible to have a huge explosion in unrelated spending ($400 billion). This budgetary gimmick is so unrelated to the actual veteran issue that has to do with burn pits its not even in the house version of this Bill. This easy fix can be amended in a day and it will pass with 85 votes and sails through this chamber and goes straight to the president to be sign into law” Senator Pat Toomey
Will do! But also, big fan!
The Bill was on its way to the desk of Joe Biden and then the Democratic party sent it back to the Senate to add their bs and then it was voted on again and failed. Those who voted "nay" are not fully at fault.
@@ttsese it feels like this is their default response when they vote against the interest of the people. Blame it on the democrats and their "unnecessary spending". So unnecessary but they have all the money in the world when it comes to giving themselves raises, building prisons, war and foreign aid. Anything that invests in people is automatically deemed unnecessary. its sad.
I dont see eye to eye with Jon all of the time, who sees eye to eye with anyone all of the time? But I am 100% behind him on this.
I've always appreciated Jon's consistent stance on Veteran support
God damn dude! This was the most honest and heart felt speech I've ever heard. I will support this cause
thank you.
@@HonorableHarbinger you're not a veteran, you're a lying Republican traitor
@@HonorableHarbinger honestly I don't even know what you are trying to say
@@HonorableHarbinger 400 billion not enough.
RUN FOR OFFICE! We want people like you running so we can feel good about the people we elect, so we can believe the people we elect have the integrity and will to make changes for what needs to be done. Jon, the nation needs YOU.
Do you really want him to suffer through that? Will anything actually change? Instead of being ignored online he’ll be ignored on the senate floor.
I fully agree. But the next POTUS has already been chosen. We just don't know who yet.
He already said no unfortunately,
We know there's a good chance nothing will ever change. But our best bet is to get someone in office who will preach as aggressively as Jon Stewart and call out these frauds for what they really are... It's our only chance.
Jon Stewart 2024!
God will Bless your WORDS.
This is a man who has my vote for any office he decides to run for.
Damn right!
dog catcher
His job is to help out these cowards not join them.
Makes sense... he has staunch opinions about a bill that he hasn't read... he will fit right in as a politician.
400 billion dollars in "discretionary" spending not related to veterans ;-)
I was denied 7 of my claims, even after registering for the burn pit registry after deployments. I had a 10% one one, but the VA ended up lowering it 0%. Even after doing a year of immunotherapy in a chemo clinic at the VA and having an unknown autoimmune disorder for life. I got diagnosed with it at 25, I’m 31 now and still dealing with the effects. Death seems easier sometimes, I’m not even gonna lie.
Dallas we need your voice! You have so much to offer and share and people around Jon and Jon are rattling the saber to get more results and better services. I’m am a wife of a Navy vet and we’re stronger together so please motivate to be help other vets who need support. Share you story and voice and help your community because you matter!
I am so sorry for you having to struggle the way you have and it hurts my heart to see you hurting so bad. I am a veteran too and I am praying for you complete healing physically and mentally. I’ve lost too many to count to suicide. Stay strong 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
I’m so sorry to hear that…my husband is an Army veteran he used to work for CalVet where he assisted fellow veterans on how to get to 100% disability
I am very sorry about what has happened to you. I have many people with military service in my own family and it is heartbreaking to see how so many are treated. Probably the best thing you can do for your long term health is see if you can find a job in Canada or the EU since at least there you will get better health care and will be more likely to live a good life. It is horrible to even have to think that for someone that gave up so much to serve the country that the best way they can survive after doing that is to leave the country because their treatment is so horrible.
You are not alone. I don’t know you, but you are my brother.
As a fellow vet, and wife of a vet, I know how frustrating that whole benefits system can be. It takes a ridiculous amount of jumping through hoops, finding and filling out forms, seeking documentation, and then waiting, and waiting some more-only to have a crazy, unjust, backwards rating and points chart make a simple service connected injury or disability feel unimportant, and our health devalued.
You can’t let the system wear you down. It’s designed to encourage you to give up. Make them keep the promise. There are several vet groups who can assist you in re-filing and in pushing back on interpretations that are causing undue suffering and pain.
Have the will to find a way.
It has definitely helped us to join other vets groups; we have learned through their experiences and even found advocates in the fight for our promised (contracted) healthcare.
The squeaky wheel gets the oil. Make noise, advocate for yourself, find like minded fellow vets, document names, dates and responses. Follow up and make some more noise.
Do not accept ‘no’ as an answer. Go around, under, behind, through or even over whatever obstacle is in the path to proper care. Re-submit the claims under different terms, along with supporting docs and letters from healthcare providers. Proof of exposure or injury, as well as documented symptoms and effects on your daily life are critical.
I don’t know you, but I stand with you. Always.
You can do this. One boot in front of the other.
Peace on you and yours brother.
Funding for this is a drop in the bucket. Boggles the mind at how shameless these folks are.
"haven't met a Veteran they wont screw over" so true! Thank you Jon
Am I crazy, or might this be the best speech of my lifetime? I feel like I'm jumping the gun, but this was simply incredible! R-rated speech, yes, but appropriate for an R-rated time in this country's history, and none of it was unnecessary or contrived.
It's what we need. Put on display our unfiltered rage and let it fly.
chickens are not cows
His 9/11 speech is just as good.
It's ironic a comedian like Jon Stewart has more heart, empathy and advocacy for our veterans than the Capitol. How dishonorable our nation is to allow veterans to become homeless, jobless and invisible.
@AliceLycoris Amen!!!! Well said.... I Agree!!!!
Veterans, the sick, the disabled, the elderly must never be homeless. They have paid for it with their lives. And what really are we doing with all these empty apartments in our cities?
You'd be surprised how many comedians have more heart, empathy, and advocacy for our nation than our "patriots".
We do actually take care of our own. I’m telling you as a Disabled Veteran married to a Retired Disabled Veteran. They have to contact the VA. I know some people who have gotten a whole lot of help.
The real issue is once they move away from military towns or far away from a VA, they don’t really know about the benefits. We have our own homeless shelters. We have The Standdown Homeless Events. We have our own food drives specifically for Veterans and Service Members. We have our own programs that build brand new houses for Homeless Veterans. There are countless of amounts of 501(c)3 programs started by fellow Veterans. There are some thing that do need to be fixed and they have been getting fixed as time goes on.
My husband almost lost his leg on deployment and he had to stay at Walter Reed for months. He was there 3 days before Thanksgiving and didn’t get released until the following March. He finished out his last 8 years and deployed 2 more times afterwards.
I’m still finding out about even more programs as time goes on. People just have to do the work and find out about programs. I only find out because I have to go to the VA a lot. I have had multiple surgeries for free to include emergency surgery on my left kidney and 2 years later on my right kidney. I wouldn’t know what to do if I were a civilian.
All VA hospitals aren’t the same and different areas have completely different programs. My husband and I decided to stay in a very large military area when he retired.
I never thought while watching the Daily Show many years ago that I was looking at a man I believe would make a great president. Jon's intelligence, passion, morals, and conviction is exactly what this country needs for leadership. We would be so ever lucky if he decided to run for the highest office of this nation.
I mean... it worked for Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Great comedians usually have far above average intelligence. I remember some study a while back looking at vocabulary and scaling it to IQ and comedians hit very high.
Because that's what we need, another zero-experience celebrity governing the most complex country on the planet. It worked so well with Trump, right?
@@swiftfox2010 Now he's stuck as the leader in our proxy war, dancing for us. I don't envy him.
Probably would share Kennedy's fate and end up shot by some far right asshole.
Sending love from Canada, Jon. I can’t believe this is happening to your vets. My heart breaks.
Also from Canada and a vet. All respect to Jon Stewart for this. Please note that this doesn’t happen just to US vets. A lot of Canadian vets also get hung out to dry. Mr Stewart, if you ever get your hypocrites to actually do their jobs, I invite you up north to see if your methods would work here.
Sending more love from Toronto... Live jon and his passion
Jon… please run for presidential office right now immediately… Spend one term there and then leave… We need someone like you for four years!!!
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He’ll lose. He should run for Senate, or the House.
I couldn't agree more, but I don't like his derogatory aggressive speech it's got to be more professional I wouldn't want him to run for president or be president. Nope!!!
Hell, it's working for Ukraine!
When was the last comedian elected to lead a country in trouble, Ukraine 🇺🇦 maybe…, were actors ever elected? Jon could very well get elected.
Jon, you always made me laugh as a child, educated me as a teen, and make me proud as a veteran of three wars. I wish I could say thank you to your face.
Please don’t ever stop fighting on our behalf.
“”Thank you brother’’
I love when Jon Stewart embarrasses these politicians. This is great. Thank you for that! I hope more people of fame start doing the same when politicians continue to put the demands of lobbyist over the American people
They're not embarrassed. The politicians who voted against it are shameless.
Tell em like it is!
I really want Jon to run for office but I can't wish the frustration of working with such a dysfunctional Senate on anyone as rational and justice-loving as him.
Agreeeeeeeeeeeee 💯
I think you're aiming low.
I'd vote for him.
the coward talks - ua-cam.com/video/y5vbxSgLMPI/v-deo.html
id prefer him to stay out of the system that would rob him of his soul.
Respect to Jon Stewart for speaking on this. The fact that politicians get their way while military veterans get treated like shit is beyond criminal. Thank you Mr. Stewart for standing up for us......
It's important to understand that it was blocked by republicans. You may love the party, but they keep blocking things that are important for people's lives😬😕💙🦋🇺🇲
Republican voters are some the least informed people when it comes it politics. They won't have a clue about Republicans being the ones who blocked it.
Wow. That was meaningful, direct, and inspirational all at the same time. Any politician that voted against this act, for any reason, should be truly ashamed, as should their family members.