It's his hobby. He does it for fun, not for money, so he can be sloppy. He doesn't want to have to science _people._ The implication being that actual political commentators are all either up to his proffessional standards... or they're not.
My only disappointment in life is that I have not read every word Mr. Ellison has written and seen every video he is in. I thank the gods of intelligence for Harlan every day. I will subscribe just for this video alone. Double, triple, quad something thank you.
I'm SOO GLAD the young Harlan Ellison fanbase is growing back AGAINNN !! MY FELLOW YOUNG DISCIPLES... LET US CONTINUE TO PREACH THE GOOD WORD OF THIS MAN'S GOSPEL TRUTH 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Continue to work and think critically, my brothers 💪🏻❤️
“Not sure if Turian heaven is the same as yours, but if this thing goes sideways and we both end up there, meet me at the bar. I’m buying.” - Garrus Vakarian.
I'd assume that too, but after listening to some other interviews, it feels more like Harlan doesn't want to visit a country that gladly butchers his work just to make it more appealing to German audience. Stuff like changing I have no Mouth and I Must Scream to I Have No Mouth and I'm Screaming.
He'd fit in more if he went to germany (considering most of the top guys are jew themselves), like what the other guy said, Germany's known for heavy censorship.
I'd choose Harlan every time! A: because I could give him as good as I got and B: afterwards we could still play golf on Sunday, having had a rousing, heated gentleman's discussion and then shaking hands! (That's assuming either of us was interested in golf, which I'm not.).
That also goes for chick peas, wax beans, beets and nuts. Falafel is full awful! And I will never set foot in the middle east, Burma, north Korea, or anyplace like it that has a psycho-murdering regime in power. And that includes Putin. If ever there were stunning candidates in the modern world for Roger Waters' Fletcher Memorial Home for Incurable Tyrants and Kings, they're it!
Okay, who the hell drew a line through a paragraph of my comment!!!? Censorship: another thing I won't tolerate! And neither would Harlan or Roger! How's about you face me one-on-one!?
That was awesome. I think Harlan was an opinionated man, but I think all things considered he was fair. Talented writer with an interesting personality. I don’t agree with everything he said, but I respect him and I would not care whether or not that sentiment was returned because people will be people and we like what we like and so long as you are not hurting others or yourself then go ahead. Cheers!
@@crummylion He was dodging the question because he knew for a fact the journalist would not appreciate his true feelings on the subject. Not because he didn't know it.
to be honest I think he doesn't know the details of what's happening in the middle east and he most likely doesn't know that Israel is actually European. He just generalized all of us because of our issues but honestly I don't blame him. I don't expect much of a guy full of hate. I still love him though
Harlan was smart...they expected him to pick a side and he simply said "Fuck Off stop killing each other and actually come up with a solution"
Seems like a clever guy, but from his answer you can tell he doesn’t know much of anything about the situation.
Which in his defense he admitted.
@@TonyGModesto Who gives a damn, it's none of our buisness
Reductivist take: "Are you on our side?"
Ellison: "Your side isn't special."
Reductivist: "That's a no?"
Ellison: "Yes."
Reductivist: Click
The more interviews I listen to of this guy, the more I wish he was still alive to call out the bullshit happening today.
Hopefully Harlan would have called Matpat out on his brain-rot
@@Levinewakwhat?
The game theorist
@@Levinewak what did matpat do?
Hear hear! If we still had Ellison and Hitchens around we would be in a different world. It makes my stomach turn with sadness just thinking about it.
HARLAN, COME BACK, PLEASE COME BACK. WE MISS YOU!
Donald Trump please save me, please save me Donald Trump 🤣🤣🤣🤣
let us commence the uncle harlan resurrection ritual!!@
"I'm not a political commentator" ... haha. Oh, Harlan
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Actually it reminded me a lot of similar comments by George Carlin.
It's his hobby. He does it for fun, not for money, so he can be sloppy.
He doesn't want to have to science _people._
The implication being that actual political commentators are all either up to his proffessional standards... or they're not.
@@JoshSweetvale What are you talking about?
"crazy as a butterfly on absinthe." THAT is a metaphor.
he'd already said "-as a soup sammich"
My only disappointment in life is that I have not read every word Mr. Ellison has written and seen every video he is in. I thank the gods of intelligence for Harlan every day. I will subscribe just for this video alone. Double, triple, quad something thank you.
same
Sounds like AM going on some crazy rant
I'm SOO GLAD the young Harlan Ellison fanbase is growing back AGAINNN !!
MY FELLOW YOUNG DISCIPLES... LET US CONTINUE TO PREACH THE GOOD WORD OF THIS MAN'S GOSPEL TRUTH 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Continue to work and think critically, my brothers 💪🏻❤️
This is the most beautiful and relevant thing UA-cam has ever recommend. Eloquently put Harlan Elison.
He’s so fucking based
“Not sure if Turian heaven is the same as yours, but if this thing goes sideways and we both end up there, meet me at the bar. I’m buying.” - Garrus Vakarian.
I've heard far more wisdom in those fantastic few minutes from the late great writer than I've heard in the rest of my lifetime about the middle east.
This is basically what I did with my Sims.
Does anyone know why Ellison would never want to go to Germany? Was it just about him being Jewish or was there anything more specific?
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Nazis nazis nazis
I'd assume that too, but after listening to some other interviews, it feels more like Harlan doesn't want to visit a country that gladly butchers his work just to make it more appealing to German audience. Stuff like changing I have no Mouth and I Must Scream to I Have No Mouth and I'm Screaming.
He'd fit in more if he went to germany (considering most of the top guys are jew themselves), like what the other guy said, Germany's known for heavy censorship.
@@nofuxgiven37 Bro, what century are you living in?
harlan was the first to say it!
I have a opinion on geo-politics and i must say it
And what is that?
is it "uugghh... uuughhh..."
No wonder he had to be the voice for AM
Would you rather be in a room with a peaceful bear or a pissed off Harlan Ellison?
Depends if he's on my side.
@@LuficariusRatspeed He was told you distributed his stories without his permission (RIP the Goat)
@@cannedfrootloops7803 He wouldn't get pissed for a rumor, though.
Bear, bear, bear, not AM!
I'd choose Harlan every time! A: because I could give him as good as I got and B: afterwards we could still play golf on Sunday, having had a rousing, heated gentleman's discussion and then shaking hands! (That's assuming either of us was interested in golf, which I'm not.).
Dude i love this guy
Just because I enjoy lima beans doesn't make me a pervert. I blame anime.
I was raised on Lima beans. My mom's family was from the South.
That also goes for chick peas, wax beans, beets and nuts. Falafel is full awful! And I will never set foot in the middle east, Burma, north Korea, or anyplace like it that has a psycho-murdering regime in power. And that includes Putin. If ever there were stunning candidates in the modern world for Roger Waters' Fletcher Memorial Home for Incurable Tyrants and Kings, they're it!
He’s right and a genius!
When was this recorded? Please post the full interview?
@@CaesarDarias is from his audiobook Ellison Wonderland. And if I did post it the bastard would come to my home and haunt me in torment.
@@LuficariusRatspeed Ha. You’re probably right. Thanks. I am going to get that book. He’s just so entertaining.
Thanks again, Harlan. And God Bless!
I will also never step foot in germany
A voice of clarity.
Ok but tell me how you really feel.
"Solution for Palestine"
Doesnt mention Palestine once
I was eating Lima beans…
Okay, who the hell drew a line through a paragraph of my comment!!!? Censorship: another thing I won't tolerate! And neither would Harlan or Roger! How's about you face me one-on-one!?
Endlessly based
That was awesome. I think Harlan was an opinionated man, but I think all things considered he was fair. Talented writer with an interesting personality. I don’t agree with everything he said, but I respect him and I would not care whether or not that sentiment was returned because people will be people and we like what we like and so long as you are not hurting others or yourself then go ahead. Cheers!
I feel the same way about parsnips. Yuck!
Intelligent man.
he kind of sounds like Chris griffin here
So sad that his position on the Israel situation has become passe.
Sounds Shady
he doesn't know what he's talking about. Good writer though.
He's saying people need to stop killing each other over there. That's not hard to understand.
He already admitted several times in the video that he didn't know the situation and tried to dodge the question. That part was obvious.
@@crummylion He was dodging the question because he knew for a fact the journalist would not appreciate his true feelings on the subject. Not because he didn't know it.
No, he does know what he's talking about, the problem is you're too thick to understand him and his point of view. A good writer indeed.
to be honest I think he doesn't know the details of what's happening in the middle east and he most likely doesn't know that Israel is actually European. He just generalized all of us because of our issues but honestly I don't blame him. I don't expect much of a guy full of hate. I still love him though
Funny but a bit too bothsidesy for my taste.