Interesting how now, 4years later, Jon Stewart is being called unpatriotic 🤔🤔 for criticizing both Rep and Dem. Hes the only person that seems to have a clue
It’s crazy . Especially given Jon is still fighting the good fight and being a voice for those who don’t have one . Like when he yelled at congress for voting against the PACT act for veterans . This man is a comedian and has done more for veterans and 9/11 first responders than politicians . Not to mention he’s been consistent since the beginning. He’s one of the biggest patriots I’ve seen and as a veteran I have nothing but the utmost respect for Jon . He is also receiving hate from the left too since he’s critical of Biden just as much as Trump . He actually sees things as it is . George Carlin was right about Jon showing us a lot of
Because of Jon... "House panel passes 9/11 victims fund bill a day after Jon Stewart's emotional testimony". It was a unanimous vote. What an absolute legend and a true patriot.
hes pandering. It's easy to browbeat congress about not spending more money on something like 9/11 first responders. how much is enough? when does the spending end?
Jon Stewart has a moral compass that’s stronger than just about any politician. He speaks well and for good causes, I would vote for him in an instant.
@@SaishoVibes He'd never make it in that job and he knows it. He actually cares too much about the people of the nation to make a competent politician. Which sucks, cause we really shouldn't have a system that supports callous, uncaring people getting ahead especially in government but hey, right now that's how things are and the path forward isn't very clear.
This speech has got to be the best damn speech I have heard to Congress in a long while. You can’t fake his anger, his sadness, his tenacity and pure grit to get this bill pass. Bravo to the Heroes of 9/11 & Jon Stewart for never letting them down. 🇨🇦❤️
I would say in the TOP 3 EVER!!! I am a Canadian Citizen & proud of EVERY Man & Woman as a 1st-Responder (as I too was once a proud 1st-Responder [FD & EMT]. Jon has been a long-time favorite of mine, & now a hero, for being the voice that Congress FINALLY listened to.
The decent people in this country don't go on a soap box for attention. In Jon's case, it's his job, and he takes it seriously (even though it's comedy).
@@einundsiebenziger5488Nope, there are more than you think, they are just not loud and obnoxious. See: current election results. Republicans are being kicked out of every state in this country.
There's a reason they want to increase congressional pay, but it's frankly a bad faith argument. They want to deter people from accepting outside money from corporate donors or lobbyists and providing them with more money passively is supposed to fix that by being a deterrent. Trusting everyone to do this in good faith is ridiculous. You need a law to accompany this change and force them to not accept money from outside their position.
I wish the American people could give job performance evaluations on congress. I live in TX did anyone else in other states get the ACLU survey about POTUS? It was a hit piece and then asking for $.
More people need to understand that a true Patriot doesn't get down on their knees and worship America like an obsessive fanboy. A true patriot recognizes when their country has a problem and gives the country some tough love. Congress needs to swallow their pride and do their jobs.
I think you can add to this and say a true patriot does not play team sports with politics. A true patriot focuses on the issues that face the common citizen and addresses them, regardless of what the stance of any political party is. Jon Stewart is undoubtedly a patriot, as he fights for what he thinks is right, regardless of his personal benefit. Politicians for the most part are not patriots. The only one I can think of who was in recent years, would be John McCain, who often had voted against his own party for what he believed was right.
You couldn't have said it better. One (including a nation) cannot grow and evolve without constructive criticism when it's much needed. A true "patriot" indeed.
Every time someone says "Jon Stewart for president" this is the man they want to vote for. If any one thing saddens me about his life and career, it's that this moment will probably be the most impact he ever has on the American government. It is a celebration of his greatest accomplishment and the most damning thing i can say about him, that he only managed to make the American Congress do would they should have done 18 years earlier without even thinking about it.
This is an example on why suicide rates among the disabled are at an epidemic proportion across many demographics. '17-CV-02954-KLM Operation: Crucified Serpent They want to talk about how broken Socialism and Venezuela are among other places; yet, our own public servants don't even get an honest benefits application process. Can't really say Capitalism controlled by corporations and lobbyists works any better. Average wait time at the VA is 7-8 years. The process becomes unconstitutional after the first year, being a legal process handled by lawyers and judges. They have no motivation to decide on claims quickly, veterans get zero interest on backpay regardless how long the claim takes to decide favorably. They need to keep mortality rates up and that is why our leaders have no intention of fixing the system they already know is broken. While it doesn't work for the population, it is working for someone. Whoever those people are, our leaders would rather challenge and wrong us than protect our rights from whatever that group is, which is supposed to be their tax-paid purpose. They could fix these issues; yet, stubbornly refuse to. I've proven it with my own lawsuit, Mr. Stewart has proven it with this documented Congressional visit. Jon Stewart if you see this, following in my footsteps will help us solve this problem. If you are that mad about all this and believe it's time something gets done, there is no other realistic alternative so far. Anyone affected by such issues caused by this government, can utilize the option I came up with to mitigate problems with a 60 year history of murdering countless...often times causing victims such economic or social turmoil that they take their own lives.
@@Angry.General1461 and what about the video evidence on live TV and the hundreds of Americans who saw the planes crash. Or the survivers who talked about it.
Jon "Setting aside that no American should face financial ruin because of a health issue". YES. Conservatives, Democrats and Republicans denying healthcare and claiming that "choice" and "debt" are the issue? That's a lie. Universal healthcare AND CHOICE upon that exists in EACH AND EVERY OTHER developed country.
8% approval rating and for good reason. The mentality of the neglect is as so: Proud to be an American? Great. Want to risk your life for America? Hey that's on you man...
The entire NY Public Defendants who responded without question....without hesitation are hero's....period point blank. I have been ashamed of our Government for the longest time and they should be ashamed of themselves after the ass handing that Jon Stewart gave them. Goverment....DO YOUR JOB THAT YOU WERE ELECTED TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When a comedian is more eloquent, passionate and brilliant than all politicians combined. This speech was the most brilliant one done in chambers. Well done Jon for tirelessly speak the truth. Exactly as it is. You nailed it, as you always do.
@@Eternal_PlacidityYeah is it just me or is it sad sometimes how half the time comedy shows like The Daily Show that make fun of politics, is often a more reliable news source than... you know... ACTUAL news? Like I kind of feel like that says something and goes to show how screwed up the media is lol.
I'm Australian. I didn't even know this was an issue. I didn't know there was a problem. I didn't know there were health and wellbeing consequences for the first responders to 9/11. And this man just made me cry.
The CIA and the Military Industrial Complex used advanced Blue Beam Technology to “dustify” the TT. They have been planning a fake alien invasion for 70+ years. Don’t fall for it😮
The anger in Jon Stewart is at a level to where you can see him visibly shaking. The country should be incredibly PROUD of him for being the voice for the most courageous who have been let down. Members of Congress not attending is despicable.
hes pandering. It's easy to browbeat congress about not spending more money on something like 9/11 first responders. how much is enough? when does the spending end?
@@sublimesense7761 he isn't pandering retard. Pandering implies an agenda and clout chasing due to what is trendy. Spending makes money fool. We gives trillions for decades to kill our civilians domestically in exercising a police state and to kill innocent foreigners overseas to expand our US influence. Now you care about debt ceilings, you political partisan postering pissant?
@@murk4552 that's exactly what this is. He gets tons of clout for this. 9/11 first responders were already some of the most well cared for people by the government in the entire country. The problem is that if you point this out it 'sounds' bad, so you just have to nod your head and let Jon throw his tantrum for more money well im fed up. Im taking a stand for what's right and I refuse to be bullied by cynical people like Jon Stewart
I don't care what your political stance is or how you feel about Jon Stewart but he speaks the truth and 911 responders in all our hearts. They deserve the best. Time to man up!!
Guess I'm in that .9% because I think it's wrong on a number of ways. For one,how does anyone prove that these illness were caused by 9-11 ? You know folks get cancer and lung issues who never get near bad dust/chemicals,smoke etc? What I have a problem with Stewart is his trotting out sick folks,that he can't say for sure why or how they got sick,and then shames us all for not helping when there were tons of money donated by all kinds of charities when this happened.Those folks should be helped just like every other person---either disability or private health insurance.
@@caroabbottbronze dont acknowledge this lesser human beings. Didnt even bother to watch the clip. There is irrefutable evidence that the dust and bomb residue from the towers caused these illnesses. Just let that person who cant even do math suffer in a sunken place all on their own. Lord bless these Patriots for their services.
@Fire&Ice909 You missed my point in all this. For one thing,we have spent billions for medical care and it seems to never be enough. Have you seen how much we've spent already? Where did that money go? My guess it went to anyone and everyone who walked up saying they had health issues related to the fire and they were covered whether they were first resonders or not. Someone needs to watch were the money goes,and make sure it goes to those who really deserve it.
@@norishimogawa6125 a leader that doesn't want to be a leader doesn't have what it takes to be a leader... there are plenty of people out there who are leaders and are also good to the country, red or blue.
@@thefallengallery6459a great leader doesn’t desire the power, accolades or recognition of being a leader. They lead because it’s what they felt they must do in a situation. They just did a job that had to be done. They wouldn’t even necessarily recognise it as being a leader. A great leader leads by actions and not false promises or obsession with popularity contests (elections). Of course they can and will make speeches and participate in elections if that’s what it takes to do that job, but that’s not the purpose they set out to do (not like Trump). The leaders we NEED are ones with integrity and passion for their values, which aligns with our values. We need people like John Stewart who goes out of their way to help others in a genuine way, not giving up when it gets difficult, and who aren’t doing it for their own personal gain. John’s got zero skin in this bill, so clearly he’s doing this coz he feels passionate about standing up for the 9/11 first responders and fighting for their justice.
Amen to that my friend. It should never matter how you/we vote. We come together to help those in need without asking "who did you vote for" but our govt will not come together for we the people
True, you'd think it'd be this way, but it's not. It's the majority of Republicans that have been consistently blocking this bill and cutting funding for the healthcare of first responders. This isnt the first time it happened. Also it was majority of Republicans that didn't even bother to show up.
You are so right. It is a American issue and we all need to remember that. They were there when we needed them now it is our turn to be there for them.
A perfect example of a principled man whom I frequently disagree with politically. Good for you sir, and god bless the FDNY, NYPD, and all first responders that day.
Just saw Hamilton with the wife, and the part that stuck out most to me was Hamilton's endorsement of Thomas Jefferson despite being diametrically opposed politically because the man had PRINCIPLES and stuck to them, unlike A. Burr.
I tend to side with Mr. Stewart on a lot of issues, but you're proving with your comment the truth of the matter. This has absolutely nothing to do with politics. This has to do with showing the people who gave of themselves on one of the worst days in American history the common decency and respect they deserve, to take care of the people who did everything to take care of us. Thank you for looking at this with clear eyes despite differences with the person speaking for our first responders. Respect.
Anony Mouse agreed! Acting or not! It needed to be said and he said it very well! I don’t like the guys political views at all, but I tip my hat to him for this!
Whether he's sincere or not(acting), at least he Is there, giving a voice to those without one. Kudos to u Mr. Stewart. I think he's always beennkind of stuck in between...I believe that's part of the reason he left CC; he was politically unaligned w their views.
Watching in 2024. If you look closely, you can see how lightning-quick our current Speaker of the House Mike Johnson got up and left as soon as Jon was done speaking. Coward.
WTF are you all on about? I'm no fan of Mike Johnson but at no point in the clip does he leave or even look like he's laughing at Jon's Tribeca joke. He actually looks contrite when Jon calls him out. He is literally one of the few members of congress actually clapping after Jon is done speaking. There are only three people clapping for Jon on the panel and that is Johnson, Nadler, and Raskin.
chevellenut1968 they’d better have some damn good excuse for not being there, and I mean life important excuse. If not then yes I would say fire them. Much respect and love to all the brave souls, men and women that responded that horrible day. Love and respect from Denmark 🇩🇰
This is someone who understands the platform they have and is choosing to use it for something they believe in. Left, right, up, down, I don't care what side you're on. This is a man who's doing what's right for people that deserve it. Cheers to you, Jon Stewart.
Watching this today, 4 years after Jon’s incredible moving speech, I started sobbing again. Jon represents the best of humanity. Why don’t we have more people like him running for office? I can’t wait for his return to the Daily Show.
Your sense of reality is a far ways off. Laughable really. And F.Y.I., I'm not an American. You don't have to be an American to see that historical event for what it was and appreciate the selfless acts that happened during the aftermath. A little respect goes a long way. Seems like you're enjoying life ... Hopefully it's for the right reasons.
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Jon Stewart is 100% correct on this and it brought tears to my eyes to hear what he said. CONGRESS, GET OFF YOUR ASSES. NOW!!
They are off their asses, but this committee's leadership isn't interested in anything but "Russiagate." Serving their own political interests is all they do.
@@jenniefeyen544 Congress wants to forget it happened. If they can brush it under the carpet and forget about it for another 5-10 years it takes someone else like Stewart to get a seat at the table, they will do that every chance they get. Why give Emergency Services compensation, when they can give another 150 billion to the Army and get another term in office off of it.
I want the names of all Congress people who DID and DIDN'T show up!!! Who's with me? Thank you , Jon. Thank you, heroic First Responders! God bless you!
Every time Congress votes themselves a raise, and gets re elected, they achieved their goals! TERM LIMITS TERM LIMITS TERM LIMITS... Yea Nobody's listening!
Tink Ertime ....term limits will restrict a true good statesman along with a poor performer. The tick of the clock shouldn't determine our representation. That action is our responsibility, by taking action rather than passive apathy about government. Statistically the citizenry is generally confused and really doesn't care beyond comments at coffee shops and boob tube. Our representatives are after all, representative.
Tink Ertime Yea tell it to the VOTERS becuz WTP keep our own incumbents in office and then decry a do nuthin elitist Congress. Demand YOUR Congresscritter get out there & get public & FIGHT for what they promised. If voters keep accepting their excuses for inaction, oh well, then voters are to blame.
Jon Stewart is a stupid liberal jackass. Now his own party will dislike him because he said this. He should be helping Congress get nothing done because it makes Trump look bad in the way the main stream media portrays it. The Democrats are nothing but obstructionists today. Screaming racism. In other words 'An idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing."
@@johnallen9439 I cannot say your wrong. Which is why im giving you a thumbs up. But you have to admit. What was just seen, is no less than a political miracle. As you said, a liberal with this stance. Is now in liberals sights. And party didnt stop the truth he brought.
"...the breathing problems started almost immediately, and they were told they weren't sick; they were crazy." Jon, thank you, you made it real, visceral, painful, gutteral; you changed the minds 18 years later, through logic, shame, and killer ass truth.
Hey, I did stand up in my sitting room and applaud him! Greetings and blessings sent to you and those first responders from Ireland. I hope this mess get sorted really soon. What a speech!
Keith Empie I’m in a wheelchair and I wanted to stand and applaud! I do on speeches that deserve it I can’t stand long it hurts I have a bone disease but that was a good speech. America needs to start prioritizing who earns benefits because we pay for millions to do nothing but sit at home on welfare. I have a bone disease and I still work as much as possible.
Ron Perkins All of those who fight for our freedom, and safety. Our government has been taking from us, for themselves. They get stingy when they have to give money to Americans. They’ll give all of our money to illegals, to the people that delegate ‘crumbs’ to impoverished people. While the government administrations get the bulk of the money for doing nothing.
Congress is the mirror everyone looks in to see what they are really thinking and feeling, what type of people Americans are really like in a nutshell. If you want to see what Americans are like on the inside, you'll see it looking at Congress. You're quick to blame Congress, but America keeps voting these filthy reps in, and if you don't then all the people who AREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE HERE you won't pull the trigger on to shut them out, border apocalypse notwithstanding. You're not doing a thing about social justice, the justice double standard, "immigration" being a full emergency and a crisis, racial hodgepodge, illegitimacy, rising Socialism, the crimes of the Democrats, the onslaught of the Left, abortion or gay marriage; WHAT IN THE WORLD DO YOU EXPECT CONGRESS TO DO ANY BETTER...???
For Glory! Actually, that’s not correct. That’s just your opinion. The Democrats project. Washington is a uniparty. That’s why they are not here. It’s not America. Washington thinks it’s royalty. They’ve brought back the monarchy. That’s what’s going on. These filthy people are voted in because we don’t/didn’t have a voice until Donald Trump.
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Mr. Stewart Not studder Not read a scripted note!!! he spoke with anger, honesty, with his speech. also looked in each and every congress person's eyes. with heart and care for the 9/11 first responders...
Thank you Jon Stewart for saying what we all feel. These men and women deserve the best we can provide! You are the voice we need today...wish you were still speaking for us every night.
Jon Stewart could run for president under the single issue of medicare for all, and ensure these people and everyone else get medicare, once and for all.
wow, the other replies to this comment are an embarrassment to our country. Unfortunately a larger and larger portion of our population are becoming extremists of one end or the other. Seems here we have extremists on the right. Sad sad people, just as sad as their hated leftist extremists.
From a native NY'er who was 'there' on 9/11, show this clip to your children, your grandchildren, and your great grandchildren. We love you Jon - and we need you ❤
It's nice to see people driven by their values instead of partisan politics. I'm a big Stewart fanboi, but I've been agreeing with Tucker Carlson on principle a lot lately too.
Well said Jon! The leftist congress is nothing more than Deep State brainwashed puppets that are about as anti American as one could possibly be.. term limits has to happen ... in the mean time do your goddam jobs you spineless POS!!!!
Look up this clip on fox and you'll c and hear the standing ovation Jon got. CNN "forgot " it in their version. Fake news lying by omission again can anyone c this comment? Spread if you agree
@@stevemcmiller339 Of 235 Democrats listed, 226 are sponsors of this act. 9 are not. That's 96.17% democrat support. Of 198 Republicans listed, 78 are sponsors of this act. 120 are not. That's 39.39% republican support. lmao
@@stevemcmiller339 I see your comment. No one is censoring you. Can you see Jason's above mine? Will you remember his comment or will you dismiss it because it doesn't encourage your world view?
I just find it funny when people fall for publicity stunts like this. It's like, what else will stupid people believe? The urge to be virtuous and right all the time has no limits
I'm right you're wrong Veterans are always treated the same way!!!! They sit there give $B to foreign countries and deny benefits to this nation’s heroes!!!! Appalling!!!!
'Spitting fire' - To a Congress with no members present! I guess most were in attendance at a fundraiser for some 20+ dems who think they should be President!
@@mctigmctiggy1475 Well... experts did nothing until now. Jon Stewart is in this battle for a long time. There is no reason for you guys not to pay treatment to you first responders. In Europe this is not a problem. Even in poor countries we give healtcare to our people. You guys are so patriotic and people that gave away their well-being to save american lives have to go to congress beg for treatment. That's really really sad.
@@mctigmctiggy1475 Well for someone who isn't an expert, he sure did a better job than most experts, if not all that have been heard on this issue. You will never be able to convince anyone that he was wrong, even the "experts" you're referring to. Hence the standing ovation, and the ovation by the chairman. Besides the technical crap, or the concern of his "lack of degrees" as a speaker, a human voice in this needed to be heard. It's so sad, that obvious need, NEEDS to be pointed out to some. We're not robots, we're living beings, living beings with choices. All in the pursuit of universal happiness. He CHOOSES to speak up on issues that are falling on deaf ears, in the pursuit of righting all these wrongs. Disagree all you want, like the people that didn't attend that day. His speech created a movement to a unanimous decision by congress, the very next day. Ironically your statement, is also a statement by non-expert.
@@mctigmctiggy1475 Or let it be the people, like how it was with the Republic form of government of 1781. Re= Means to go back, public= means the people.. Bring back Civics and Fundamental Government principles and concepts back to the people. The real reason why all this is happening is because people do not know law and the real history that ties to it.
@@mctigmctiggy1475 I smell lawfully dead (civiliter mortuus) 14th Amendment U.S. corporate citizens who are in law looked at as a legal fiction acting like they have rights when they have privileges and immunities. Lol
I’m not from America and I have no idea why this popped up on my timeline but I watched the whole 9 minutes and 14 seconds. The most powerful tear jerker I’ve seen for a long time
Just remember he's not exactly on either "team" when it comes to the parties. He's on the Left, but in the sense of the Real Left that wants to actually help people. They want to take care of people's healthcare and education. They want to help the poor and stop homelessness. Look at the Democrats' agenda today, those who call themselves "Left" or "liberal". They care more about pushing "social justice" than about doing things to benefit the entire working class. They're charlatans. But that doesn't mean the Republicans are any good either.
Hospitals around the USA should solidarize with 9/11 first responders and not give congress people medical treatment until those real heroes get the same
Someone should routinely and repeatedly be posting the faces of every congress person who didn't have the guts to attend, and didn't want their face associated with the callous disregard of the institution. Kudos to those who attended and then made the following bill. Of course it's disgraceful this was necessary at all, let-alone multiple times.
This jaw dropping speech is the equivalent to Charlie Chaplin's 1940 "Great Dictator" speech. Notice he isn't reading from a single piece of paper, it's straight from the heart. God bless this man!
He had to improvise because the fuckers didn't show up. He did an amazing job. I can only hope those who blew it off are ashamed but this is our new terrorist-loving Congress we're talking about so nah.
the problem isn't term limits and term limits would solve nothing. For one, the same dumb voters would just vote in new corrupt politicians. cut one head off, ten more grow to replace it. and secondly, term limits would slow down government even more and leave us with corrupt AND inexperienced politicians. and good politicians would be forced out by term limits and then potentially replaced with somone worse.
if you want some kind of electoral reform, you need ranked ballots, tiered voting. which means that we wouldn't have to always settle for the lesser of two evils. Example: if we had 3 canidates (A, B, and C), we would vote with ballots ranking each candidate as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. That way, If I preferred candidate A and B and list them in my ballot as "1st vote for Canidate A, 2nd for Canidate B"..then if Canidates B and C ended up in the top two positions, My vote wouldn't be wasted on Canidate A.
I would press like button a million times if I could. TERM LIMITS IS THE ONLY WAY !!!!! The fou ding fathers did not plan for career politicians. Wben our nation was young politicians came to Washington and worked for a few weeks then went back home to their careers
People paying attention to what there elected officials are actually doing would make a bigger difference. Jon should post every Reps. name that was absent.
Listen Jon, you are now witnessing what the American people have been feeling like for decades! Congress does not give a damn about us lowly people, they only care about themselves! God bless you for lending your voice for Justice and for our Patriots. 🇺🇸💖🇺🇸💖🇺🇸 Thank you.
Jon is a good man. Full of integrity. O.o That's why he has _my_ respect. He doesn't just talk about this stuff, he goes there. He's smart, and when he opens up his yappum... when I check? He's usually right.
How about it's time for The People to demand these politicians to do their F*king work. The only thing they do is deviding people... so as long as the people can't see what they doing on purpose..The People of America can't unite against the tiranic hypocrite compromized politicians. A we The People demand march should be nationwide !
He's been fighting this fight with these guys since the beginning. He's been to many of their funerals. He had an entire show about how inept your government is. Don't act like he's just finding this out now.
@@datgurl12121 That was not my intention, I actually fo not agree with him politically, but I commend him for fighting for our First Responders. I merely wanted to point out that Congress is a big fat failure!
Congress is nothing more than thieves out to get all they can get . This is beyond shameful! Thank you John for all your trying to do! I think Congress should start paying for their own health care and be emptying their pockets of all they have stole from the taxpayers.
May God bless you and all the lives you and your brother & sister first responders, but especially firefighters, lay down your lives for. Greater love hath no man. I don't know how you do it.
The people who overran the capital thought they were patriotic - they couldn’t have been more wrong. This man has given one of the most extemporaneous, patriotic speeches in the history of the United States. God bless all those who risk their lives for our safety.
MAD MAN in all fairness, he watched those people get hurt and die in his home town. He lives right in the area where the twin towers collapsed. I can see in his statements how much this hurts him and rightfully so.
MrBrooxy we are experiencing policy without representation. Left or right. People just want to live, work and have a future for their kids. LEFT OR RIGHT. There is way more holding all of us together, having in common more goals, and aspirations.
I wish he'd run for president. He's not even hyper liberal or a leftist. He's quite moderate. Smart, experienced, a good speaker. Truly cares about the country.
I hate his guts but I wish he would call out the Congress person who isn't there. By name and party. The DEMOCRATS are to busy chasing their asses about Russian collusion. And Republican are chasing the DEMOCRATS asses that are chasing Russian collusion. The media is worried about a damn helicopter the crashed on a building and trying to make it into a terrorist act so they can blame Trump
I have rarely heard clapping and a standing ovation at a Senate hearing. Even the sitting Senators applauded. Kudos to Jon. He hit it out of the ballpark.
@@skoden1313 Guess who helped 9/11 Victim's Compensation Fund & Jon Stewart said thanks to. This was months before this hearing. Answer President Trump
@Snooty Fox i think he means that all of jon Stewart's views are for the betterment of the country, and whoever disagrees with his views are not trying to better the country. Conservatives only care about themselves and their stupid bible
Politicians should care? Why, because they have power? The only thing a politician cares about are votes. We need to stop giving them power so we can improve our own lives.
This country was never supposed to house career politicians. In the 80's they went from something like 30k a year to 85k in a single raise they gave themselves. All we got for that was even more corruption and problems. The reason for the raise they said, to attract more qualified members of Congress. Then the same politicians who voted for this bill kept running over and over as career politicians. For a mere 2 1/2 times the cost. Don't forget they get a 5% raise every year. Using compound interest we now pay in the neighborhood of about 175k for them to do nothing except to impeach 45. WHAT A BARGAIN!!
You just gave me more hope in humanity. Good to see so many on the right are standing against this injustice as well. It's good to see unity in America on an jssue. It's been a very long time
Jon Stewart has attacked the left as much as he has the right. He has come out and said that he has seen more disappointed in his own party over the years than from across the table. I’d consider him more of a moderate Democrat.
I concur with Mr Fisher’s statement. This is reprehensible, but when you spend >90 % of your time on Mueller and impeachment, what do you expect? Time for term limits all around!
I agree. Jon is probably the polar opposite of me politically, but I have so much love and respect for him right now. God bless him for speaking up. I'm in tears. 🙏😢
This isn't solely a US problem, even if it's one nonetheless. Almost every country in the world is burdened by self-interested, blind and manipulating politicians. It's such a shame because they're supposed to be representing our interests.
Thank you so much Jon. I'm a fireman by trade. I'm a Disabled Vietnam Vet., and we need more to stand up to the injustice shown to these HEROES. It doesn't matter if those empty chairs are Democrats, or Republicans, they're vacant. It doesn't get any more shameful than that. It's like jumping into the water from a boat, pushing the drowning person up in the boat, and they drive off to leave YOU to drown. No excuse for such an abomination, disgusting.
May I say to you. Thank you for your service. I know it's a thankless position. But it's also a very brave decision that you made. You deserve so much more than what our shitty congress won't even acknowledge. It's a damn shame how things operate. How our homeless problem is only getting worse. My heart breaks daily for so many being wronged in the world. 😢
Interesting how now, 4years later, Jon Stewart is being called unpatriotic 🤔🤔 for criticizing both Rep and Dem. Hes the only person that seems to have a clue
Say it louder for the people in the back. Or the people that won't show up for congressional meetings. Their jobs.
It’s crazy . Especially given Jon is still fighting the good fight and being a voice for those who don’t have one . Like when he yelled at congress for voting against the PACT act for veterans . This man is a comedian and has done more for veterans and 9/11 first responders than politicians . Not to mention he’s been consistent since the beginning. He’s one of the biggest patriots I’ve seen and as a veteran I have nothing but the utmost respect for Jon . He is also receiving hate from the left too since he’s critical of Biden just as much as Trump . He actually sees things as it is . George Carlin was right about Jon showing us a lot of
yup, i'm surprised the guy isn't running a democrat
He made me see the bs of both sides are equal
@@friderification. Both sides are NOT equal. Jon himself would tell you that.
Because of Jon... "House panel passes 9/11 victims fund bill a day after Jon Stewart's emotional testimony". It was a unanimous vote. What an absolute legend and a true patriot.
hes pandering. It's easy to browbeat congress about not spending more money on something like 9/11 first responders. how much is enough? when does the spending end?
@@sublimesense7761 For 9/11 first responders? As much as they need.
@@sublimesense7761 You have got to be kidding.😂
I’m mad I responded to this.
@@sublimesense7761 did you really just say how much is enough regarding a 9/11 first responders bill. Weird flex
@Clemente Yeah, that guy trash.
Jon Stewart has a moral compass that’s stronger than just about any politician. He speaks well and for good causes, I would vote for him in an instant.
he should go for president
@@SaishoVibes He'd never make it in that job and he knows it. He actually cares too much about the people of the nation to make a competent politician. Which sucks, cause we really shouldn't have a system that supports callous, uncaring people getting ahead especially in government but hey, right now that's how things are and the path forward isn't very clear.
he would never be a politician because he's too good of a person. The job only attracts the worst of the worst.
@@mattsmith1039 I dont think thats necesssarily true. But those who gain power and influence are most certainly corrupted.
@@SaishoVibesHe should run for president, he would have my vote.
This speech has got to be the best damn speech I have heard to Congress in a long while. You can’t fake his anger, his sadness, his tenacity and pure grit to get this bill pass. Bravo to the Heroes of 9/11 & Jon Stewart for never letting them down. 🇨🇦❤️
I would say in the TOP 3 EVER!!! I am a Canadian Citizen & proud of EVERY Man & Woman as a 1st-Responder (as I too was once a proud 1st-Responder [FD & EMT].
Jon has been a long-time favorite of mine, & now a hero, for being the voice that Congress FINALLY listened to.
Jon Stewart is one of the few Americans that make me feel like there is some decent people left in America.
... there are* some decent people left in America. They just seem to get fewer.
The decent people in this country don't go on a soap box for attention. In Jon's case, it's his job, and he takes it seriously (even though it's comedy).
@@einundsiebenziger5488Nope, there are more than you think, they are just not loud and obnoxious. See: current election results. Republicans are being kicked out of every state in this country.
Many of us want to strive to be like him (or Ryan Reynolds)... But, when surrounded by those who want to take, our walls have to be high. IMO.
Decent people are everywhere. They stay off Tik Tok and Insta to do real things with their community and families.
This on the same day Congress wants a raise. They are shameful. Watch them run from the cameras today.
There's a reason they want to increase congressional pay, but it's frankly a bad faith argument.
They want to deter people from accepting outside money from corporate donors or lobbyists and providing them with more money passively is supposed to fix that by being a deterrent.
Trusting everyone to do this in good faith is ridiculous. You need a law to accompany this change and force them to not accept money from outside their position.
A raise? You know in the real world we have to do a good job for a long time to "EARN" a raise.
I wish the American people could give job performance evaluations on congress. I live in TX did anyone else in other states get the ACLU survey about POTUS? It was a hit piece and then asking for $.
You meant to say they are shameless.
No morals, no ethics, no hearts, no brains. DemonRats are the enemies of this country.
I just voted to give myself a raise! Thank God for me!
More people need to understand that a true Patriot doesn't get down on their knees and worship America like an obsessive fanboy. A true patriot recognizes when their country has a problem and gives the country some tough love.
Congress needs to swallow their pride and do their jobs.
I think you can add to this and say a true patriot does not play team sports with politics. A true patriot focuses on the issues that face the common citizen and addresses them, regardless of what the stance of any political party is.
Jon Stewart is undoubtedly a patriot, as he fights for what he thinks is right, regardless of his personal benefit. Politicians for the most part are not patriots. The only one I can think of who was in recent years, would be John McCain, who often had voted against his own party for what he believed was right.
You couldn't have said it better. One (including a nation) cannot grow and evolve without constructive criticism when it's much needed. A true "patriot" indeed.
9-11 should be investigated again and the perpetrators should be brought to justice .it was an inside job .
Damn preach some more to us reverend
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Every time someone says "Jon Stewart for president" this is the man they want to vote for. If any one thing saddens me about his life and career, it's that this moment will probably be the most impact he ever has on the American government. It is a celebration of his greatest accomplishment and the most damning thing i can say about him, that he only managed to make the American Congress do would they should have done 18 years earlier without even thinking about it.
Mr. Stewart went to Washington
*"Sick and dying they brought themselves down to speak...to no one."* Deep, clean cut.
I know, it was heartbreaking!
This is an example on why suicide rates among the disabled are at an epidemic proportion across many demographics.
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Operation: Crucified Serpent
They want to talk about how broken Socialism and Venezuela are among other places; yet, our own public servants don't even get an honest benefits application process. Can't really say Capitalism controlled by corporations and lobbyists works any better. Average wait time at the VA is 7-8 years. The process becomes unconstitutional after the first year, being a legal process handled by lawyers and judges. They have no motivation to decide on claims quickly, veterans get zero interest on backpay regardless how long the claim takes to decide favorably.
They need to keep mortality rates up and that is why our leaders have no intention of fixing the system they already know is broken. While it doesn't work for the population, it is working for someone. Whoever those people are, our leaders would rather challenge and wrong us than protect our rights from whatever that group is, which is supposed to be their tax-paid purpose.
They could fix these issues; yet, stubbornly refuse to. I've proven it with my own lawsuit, Mr. Stewart has proven it with this documented Congressional visit.
Jon Stewart if you see this, following in my footsteps will help us solve this problem. If you are that mad about all this and believe it's time something gets done, there is no other realistic alternative so far. Anyone affected by such issues caused by this government, can utilize the option I came up with to mitigate problems with a 60 year history of murdering countless...often times causing victims such economic or social turmoil that they take their own lives.
@@Angry.General1461 and what about the video evidence on live TV and the hundreds of Americans who saw the planes crash. Or the survivers who talked about it.
@@christophermueller9764 amen!
Jon "Setting aside that no American should face financial ruin because of a health issue". YES. Conservatives, Democrats and Republicans denying healthcare and claiming that "choice" and "debt" are the issue? That's a lie. Universal healthcare AND CHOICE upon that exists in EACH AND EVERY OTHER developed country.
Well said Mr Stewart. Congress continues to NOT DO THEIR JOBS!!!! AND THEY WANT A RAISE?!!! Overpaid FAILURES!!!!
They must be underpaid for doing nothing. Give them a raise to do nothing some more. Oh yeah, impeach 45. 😣
They ARE doing their jobs - investigating Trump, hahahaha
@Ted Freddy Who's this "we" ? I pay attention to what they are doing and saying and it's about time you slackers do the same
@@remessinger Orange man bad
@@peckz8327 I was thinking the very same thing.
I agree with you 100%, Jon, Congress is an embarrassment.
8% approval rating and for good reason.
The mentality of the neglect is as so: Proud to be an American? Great. Want to risk your life for America? Hey that's on you man...
All United States government is a disgrace
GOP congress for so long..... just so disgusting are those on the right
The entire NY Public Defendants who responded without question....without hesitation are hero's....period point blank. I have been ashamed of our Government for the longest time and they should be ashamed of themselves after the ass handing that Jon Stewart gave them. Goverment....DO YOUR JOB THAT YOU WERE ELECTED TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT IS A SHAME CONGRESS DOESNT CARE ABOUT THE AMERICAN PPL WE ALL KNOW Y THE FIRST RESPONDERS R HAVING PROBLEMS BREATHING& CANCERS
When a comedian is more eloquent, passionate and brilliant than all politicians combined. This speech was the most brilliant one done in chambers. Well done Jon for tirelessly speak the truth. Exactly as it is. You nailed it, as you always do.
I would absolutely vote for him if he ran
Politicians aren't people, they're just, politicians, they're alien to what is, humanity.
And their incessant followers are even worse.
None of those assholes elected themselves. Americans are getting what they asked for.
Comedians usually have high intelligence and razor sharp wit.
@@Eternal_PlacidityYeah is it just me or is it sad sometimes how half the time comedy shows like The Daily Show that make fun of politics, is often a more reliable news source than... you know... ACTUAL news? Like I kind of feel like that says something and goes to show how screwed up the media is lol.
I'm Australian. I didn't even know this was an issue. I didn't know there was a problem. I didn't know there were health and wellbeing consequences for the first responders to 9/11. And this man just made me cry.
Another Aussie agrees with you. Jon Stewart is a treasure.
It's from breathing in a mixture of aluminum and rust from the thermite that took down the building
The CIA and the Military Industrial Complex used advanced Blue Beam Technology to “dustify” the TT. They have been planning a fake alien invasion for 70+ years. Don’t fall for it😮
Good humans are humans first and foremost not nationals
Major issues for everyone that was on the pile and for those that were part of the rebuild.
Congress wants to give themselves a $4500 a year raise. But cant help the true hero's in America. Shame on them!
For what? They do not do their job.
ANd want to give healthcare and Welfare to illegals, but not Americans.
@@fraserclayton7468 In New York? Lol smoke some more buddy
@@fraserclayton7468 who are those that didn't show up?
@@fraserclayton7468 Republicans in NY? Hahahahahahaha
The anger in Jon Stewart is at a level to where you can see him visibly shaking. The country should be incredibly PROUD of him for being the voice for the most courageous who have been let down. Members of Congress not attending is despicable.
hes pandering. It's easy to browbeat congress about not spending more money on something like 9/11 first responders. how much is enough? when does the spending end?
@@sublimesense7761 he isn't pandering retard. Pandering implies an agenda and clout chasing due to what is trendy. Spending makes money fool. We gives trillions for decades to kill our civilians domestically in exercising a police state and to kill innocent foreigners overseas to expand our US influence.
Now you care about debt ceilings, you political partisan postering pissant?
@@murk4552 that's exactly what this is. He gets tons of clout for this. 9/11 first responders were already some of the most well cared for people by the government in the entire country. The problem is that if you point this out it 'sounds' bad, so you just have to nod your head and let Jon throw his tantrum for more money
well im fed up. Im taking a stand for what's right and I refuse to be bullied by cynical people like Jon Stewart
@@sublimesense7761 oh yeah take your stand on a UA-cam thread. Lmao
@@jimmyshwaggert1897 see how silly the grandstanding comes across
Jon Stewart for President of the United States. He has my vote if ever he wants or needs it.
yes at this point politics are such a shitshow we need a level headed guy that isnt a convicted felon or a man with mush for brains
@JohnathanRebel2 He would be better than the jokes we have running recently. A farm animal is better.
I don't care what your political stance is or how you feel about Jon Stewart but he speaks the truth and 911 responders in all our hearts. They deserve the best. Time to man up!!
Congress please "Man up and do your frikken job"
AMEN!!!💯🇺🇸💯🇺🇸💯
Shameful and sad. They do it to vets too. Its like insurance deny deny deny till they cant submit a claim anymore because they died.
Amen to that.
Such a shame... Not even a partisan issue... I'm sure 99.9999% of the country agrees.
Guess I'm in that .9% because I think it's wrong on a number of ways. For one,how does anyone prove that these illness were caused by 9-11 ? You know folks get cancer and lung issues who never get near bad dust/chemicals,smoke etc? What I have a problem with Stewart is his trotting out sick folks,that he can't say for sure why or how they got sick,and then shames us all for not helping when there were tons of money donated by all kinds of charities when this happened.Those folks should be helped just like every other person---either disability or private health insurance.
@@captinbeyond uh .9%? Check your math.
@@caroabbottbronze dont acknowledge this lesser human beings. Didnt even bother to watch the clip. There is irrefutable evidence that the dust and bomb residue from the towers caused these illnesses. Just let that person who cant even do math suffer in a sunken place all on their own. Lord bless these Patriots for their services.
@Fire&Ice909 You missed my point in all this. For one thing,we have spent billions for medical care and it seems to never be enough. Have you seen how much we've spent already? Where did that money go? My guess it went to anyone and everyone who walked up saying they had health issues related to the fire and they were covered whether they were first resonders or not. Someone needs to watch were the money goes,and make sure it goes to those who really deserve it.
Not if they're gop
That is what the President of the United States should sound like
He'd have my vote EASILY.
Problem is, one of the most important aspects of being a leader... Is not wanting to be a leader.
@@norishimogawa6125 Exactly!
@@norishimogawa6125 a leader that doesn't want to be a leader doesn't have what it takes to be a leader... there are plenty of people out there who are leaders and are also good to the country, red or blue.
@@thefallengallery6459a great leader doesn’t desire the power, accolades or recognition of being a leader. They lead because it’s what they felt they must do in a situation. They just did a job that had to be done. They wouldn’t even necessarily recognise it as being a leader. A great leader leads by actions and not false promises or obsession with popularity contests (elections). Of course they can and will make speeches and participate in elections if that’s what it takes to do that job, but that’s not the purpose they set out to do (not like Trump). The leaders we NEED are ones with integrity and passion for their values, which aligns with our values. We need people like John Stewart who goes out of their way to help others in a genuine way, not giving up when it gets difficult, and who aren’t doing it for their own personal gain. John’s got zero skin in this bill, so clearly he’s doing this coz he feels passionate about standing up for the 9/11 first responders and fighting for their justice.
Jon Stewart,
NEVER EVER apologise for telling the TRUTH‼️
Geoff Halstead Hes an ACTOR - & this an EVENT !! Unfortunate, but True
I've said it for years : _"STEWART 4 PRESIDENT !!"_
Take a talk show Host.Jon
Stewart...
Stand up for First
Responders!!
Sad 😭😢
Amen
GLad UA-cam is removing and censoring the people and pushing us back into the mainstream media box.🤔
It’s about time someone calls them out. Thank you Jon Stewart
How many of the absent congress members hold dual citizenship?
@@happymerchant2385 Who gives af? They're gone when they shouldn't be.
Just like Trump does it... Fabulous.
Reminds us of Trey Gowdy! Awesome !
NUCLEAR THERMITE
This is neither a Liberal or Conservative issue. We should all be concerned as AMERICANS.
Amen to that my friend. It should never matter how you/we vote. We come together to help those in need without asking "who did you vote for" but our govt will not come together for we the people
We're they're more GOP or DEMS present?
True, you'd think it'd be this way, but it's not.
It's the majority of Republicans that have been consistently blocking this bill and cutting funding for the healthcare of first responders. This isnt the first time it happened.
Also it was majority of Republicans that didn't even bother to show up.
You are so right. It is a American issue and we all need to remember that. They were there when we needed them now it is our turn to be there for them.
Dude. I'm not even American and I thought from the beginning that this was utterly disgraceful.
When I need to remember that there are also good people out there, I listen to Jon Stewart.
This should have been mandatory attendance for all Congress.
They should BE THERE EVERY FUKIN DAY!!!!
If any one else skipped as many work days as congress, they'd be fired.
@@muuurbles1780 - its on both sides.
@@jonyfish8852 yes they should, that's why they get paid with are hard earned dollars
Charles Knope both sides of aisles from what i hear
Great job Jon ! Our Congress is a fckng joke!
A perfect example of a principled man whom I frequently disagree with politically. Good for you sir, and god bless the FDNY, NYPD, and all first responders that day.
Just saw Hamilton with the wife, and the part that stuck out most to me was Hamilton's endorsement of Thomas Jefferson despite being diametrically opposed politically because the man had PRINCIPLES and stuck to them, unlike A. Burr.
Dan Reidy let’s say you’re right and he’s acting. Do you disagree with what he said?
I tend to side with Mr. Stewart on a lot of issues, but you're proving with your comment the truth of the matter. This has absolutely nothing to do with politics. This has to do with showing the people who gave of themselves on one of the worst days in American history the common decency and respect they deserve, to take care of the people who did everything to take care of us. Thank you for looking at this with clear eyes despite differences with the person speaking for our first responders. Respect.
Anony Mouse agreed! Acting or not! It needed to be said and he said it very well! I don’t like the guys political views at all, but I tip my hat to him for this!
Whether he's sincere or not(acting), at least he Is there, giving a voice to those without one. Kudos to u Mr. Stewart. I think he's always beennkind of stuck in between...I believe that's part of the reason he left CC; he was politically unaligned w their views.
Watching in 2024. If you look closely, you can see how lightning-quick our current Speaker of the House Mike Johnson got up and left as soon as Jon was done speaking. Coward.
Also watching in 2024, and you could see his guilty conscience!
Maybe he wanted to go cry in private? Nah!
he also laughed in the middle of it, look at 7:01 when he says they didn't shout "death the tribeca" ... he's laughing
WTF are you all on about? I'm no fan of Mike Johnson but at no point in the clip does he leave or even look like he's laughing at Jon's Tribeca joke. He actually looks contrite when Jon calls him out. He is literally one of the few members of congress actually clapping after Jon is done speaking. There are only three people clapping for Jon on the panel and that is Johnson, Nadler, and Raskin.
Thats actually a very common and normal thing in congress.
No Johnson didn't. He cares for firefighters his dad was chief of a louisiana town fire hall. Mike can't pass the vote himself
To all the congressmen and women that did not show up you should be fired immediately
Even more shame to the ones who walked out..."for previous engagements".
chevellenut1968 they’d better have some damn good excuse for not being there, and I mean life important excuse. If not then yes I would say fire them. Much respect and love to all the brave souls, men and women that responded that horrible day. Love and respect from Denmark 🇩🇰
Do you see the empty seat I'm so sick of Congress I'm sick of them sick of them that was a insult not beIN there
chevellenut1968 fully agree.
Thereal Blackwell how would we fire them?
Now that is what a celebrity should use their power for!!! Thank you Jon Stewart! God bless you and the First responders of 911. Never forget!
I regret that I can only give you one like.
This is someone who understands the platform they have and is choosing to use it for something they believe in. Left, right, up, down, I don't care what side you're on. This is a man who's doing what's right for people that deserve it. Cheers to you, Jon Stewart.
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Watching this today, 4 years after Jon’s incredible moving speech, I started sobbing again. Jon represents the best of humanity. Why don’t we have more people like him running for office? I can’t wait for his return to the Daily Show.
Politicians are like policemen- if you want that job? I don't want you to have that job
Jesus this was an eye opener, what a passionate speech! Well done Mr. Stewart.
Fun fact: There are too many chairs in congress, for special meetings, actually the entire comitee was right there... xDxD
@@gabrielp9646 ... If you find anything " fun " about this, you're one twisted s.o.b.
@@gabrielp9646 False. The Republicans on the subcommittee didn't show.
Thanks for telling Jesus, I’m sure he wasn’t aware?
Your sense of reality is a far ways off. Laughable really. And F.Y.I., I'm not an American. You don't have to be an American to see that historical event for what it was and appreciate the selfless acts that happened during the aftermath. A little respect goes a long way. Seems like you're enjoying life ... Hopefully it's for the right reasons.
Jon Stewart is 100% correct on this and it brought tears to my eyes to hear what he said. CONGRESS, GET OFF YOUR ASSES. NOW!!
They are off their asses, but this committee's leadership isn't interested in anything but "Russiagate." Serving their own political interests is all they do.
@@dmgib5239 oh please, this issue has been going on far longer than "Russiagate." You are being wilfully ignorant and it doesn't make you clever.
@@jenniefeyen544 Congress wants to forget it happened. If they can brush it under the carpet and forget about it for another 5-10 years it takes someone else like Stewart to get a seat at the table, they will do that every chance they get.
Why give Emergency Services compensation, when they can give another 150 billion to the Army and get another term in office off of it.
Me too. I felt frustration and disappointment.
@@dmgib5239 Exactly right I'm afraid.
I want the names of all Congress people who DID and DIDN'T show up!!! Who's with me? Thank you , Jon. Thank you, heroic First Responders! God bless you!
Me too
And where they were when they didn't show. Calendars should be public.
@@immrnoidall,
Put out a list then. Every Democrat in the committee showed up.
Me to.
@@immrnoidall this isn't about rep or dem this is about heroes and cowards, competence and incompetence, America and traitors.
Straight from the heart. Didn’t look down at notes he had written once. Legend
Absolutely ❤
Every time Congress votes themselves a raise, and gets re elected, they achieved their goals! TERM LIMITS TERM LIMITS TERM LIMITS...
Yea Nobody's listening!
Tink Ertime ....term limits will restrict a true good statesman along with a poor performer. The tick of the clock shouldn't determine our representation. That action is our responsibility, by taking action rather than passive apathy about government. Statistically the citizenry is generally confused and really doesn't care beyond comments at coffee shops and boob tube. Our representatives are after all, representative.
Terms limits = One phony poltiician is replaced with another from a major party. It's not a solution.
Tink Ertime Yea tell it to the VOTERS becuz WTP keep our own incumbents in office and then decry a do nuthin elitist Congress. Demand YOUR Congresscritter get out there & get public & FIGHT for what they promised. If voters keep accepting their excuses for inaction, oh well, then voters are to blame.
Ugadda Sediss Sorry that won’t fly anymore. These were never designed to be lifetime positions - for very good reasons.
Trump supports that. And wants to make it happen as well.
Jon Stewart IS Standing Up For The Heroes!!!! Bravo To Him!!!
Jon is a good man. He’s been shouting this from the rooftops for years. God bless them all. This Congress is a failure in full.
This one, the one before, the one before that and on and on.
Jon Stewart is a stupid liberal jackass. Now his own party will dislike him because he said this. He should be helping Congress get nothing done because it makes Trump look bad in the way the main stream media portrays it. The Democrats are nothing but obstructionists today. Screaming racism.
In other words 'An idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing."
As is senate.
@@johnallen9439 I cannot say your wrong. Which is why im giving you a thumbs up. But you have to admit. What was just seen, is no less than a political miracle. As you said, a liberal with this stance. Is now in liberals sights. And party didnt stop the truth he brought.
"...the breathing problems started almost immediately, and they were told they weren't sick; they were crazy." Jon, thank you, you made it real, visceral, painful, gutteral; you changed the minds 18 years later, through logic, shame, and killer ass truth.
I may not agree with Stewart on his politics. But on this issue he is 100% right.
You should watch his episodes where he has the 1st responders panels. And of course his first time back after 9/11. The man lived for these guys.
We are Americans we have different beliefs and views but we should care for and love each other.
@@markr3059 this is his politics. Helping others in need
형아시로 no it isn’t.
@@kestermyronsoldmcmanager1273 oh yes it is :*)
I almost stood up in my living room and applauded him. Thank you Jon Stewart.
Hey, I did stand up in my sitting room and applaud him! Greetings and blessings sent to you and those first responders from Ireland. I hope this mess get sorted really soon. What a speech!
He was amazing right!!
wrg, no such thing as applaux or not, say any nmw s ok
Keith Empie I’m in a wheelchair and I wanted to stand and applaud! I do on speeches that deserve it I can’t stand long it hurts I have a bone disease but that was a good speech. America needs to start prioritizing who earns benefits because we pay for millions to do nothing but sit at home on welfare. I have a bone disease and I still work as much as possible.
Pompous ass ...... imposters are milking the fund! Congress is trying to stop the leakage for the benefit of ACTUAL needy responders.
Like Rome, the Congress, the Senate, is losing the support of the people. The government has failed.
The government has failed the people I might add. Especially first responders.
Ron Perkins
All of those who fight for our freedom, and safety.
Our government has been taking from us, for themselves.
They get stingy when they have to give money to Americans.
They’ll give all of our money to illegals, to the people that delegate ‘crumbs’ to impoverished people. While the government administrations get the bulk of the money for doing nothing.
Congress is the mirror everyone looks in to see what they are really thinking and feeling, what type of people Americans are really like in a nutshell. If you want to see what Americans are like on the inside, you'll see it looking at Congress.
You're quick to blame Congress, but America keeps voting these filthy reps in, and if you don't then all the people who AREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE HERE you won't pull the trigger on to shut them out, border apocalypse notwithstanding. You're not doing a thing about social justice, the justice double standard, "immigration" being a full emergency and a crisis, racial hodgepodge, illegitimacy, rising Socialism, the crimes of the Democrats, the onslaught of the Left, abortion or gay marriage; WHAT IN THE WORLD DO YOU EXPECT CONGRESS TO DO ANY BETTER...???
For Glory!
Actually, that’s not correct.
That’s just your opinion.
The Democrats project.
Washington is a uniparty.
That’s why they are not here.
It’s not America.
Washington thinks it’s royalty. They’ve brought back the monarchy.
That’s what’s going on.
These filthy people are voted in because we don’t/didn’t have a voice until Donald Trump.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
*That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.*
And he didn't stutter. Not once. Fluid, thorough and pure from the heart. Thank you, Jon. Why cant there be more like you?
Mr. Stewart Not studder Not read a scripted note!!!
he spoke with anger, honesty, with his speech.
also looked in each and every congress person's eyes. with heart and care for the 9/11 first responders...
This is the quickest 9 minutes ever. What an amazing speech, what an captivating moment.
I know right?
Thank you Jon Stewart for saying what we all feel. These men and women deserve the best we can provide! You are the voice we need today...wish you were still speaking for us every night.
Jon Stewart could run for president under the single issue of medicare for all, and ensure these people and everyone else get medicare, once and for all.
MARIA SANGUEDOLCE I wish he was too. Miss Him.
John Stewart, respect to you man for you standing up for these wonderful people.
Jon & ALL 1st Responders deserve Max Respect 👍
*Jon
@K Korona Who spells it "retardd"?
@K Korona Try again.
Even as a British person, I am so happy that John pushes these issues.
The heroes did their job and went above and beyond. Wouldn't it be nice if Congress did theirs?
wow, the other replies to this comment are an embarrassment to our country. Unfortunately a larger and larger portion of our population are becoming extremists of one end or the other. Seems here we have extremists on the right. Sad sad people, just as sad as their hated leftist extremists.
@dez Jours Of course they're heroes. The fact that it was their job had nothing to do with it. Be a little more respectful.
@dez Jours yea they chose to did their job. Its time for congress to do their damn job.
Most of these Congress men and women are incapable of doing their job. They all need to be replaced.
I wonder when the integrity went down to the toilet??? As soon as the special intrest $$$$ coming in!!
FACKIN' EPIC!!!!!!!!! Incredibly well spoken and packed with heart and truth. EXCELLENT speech Mr. Jon Stewart.
We responded in five seconds and you responded in n 18 years and counting. . . .
Much love and respect to Jon Stewart for speaking up for the First Responders. God bless you all. ❤
Amen!!
From a native NY'er who was 'there' on 9/11, show this clip to your children, your grandchildren, and your great grandchildren. We love you Jon - and we need you ❤
I officially have new-found respect for Jon Stewart. A LOT of respect!
Me too. Does he have some link to FDNY or something? Anyone know?
You mean Jon Leibowitz?
m smith The Daily Show films in NYC. He likely knew people when he worked there.
@@thehulksmash108 you're an idiot
andy cooper why so salty? Maybe you’re another sorry hook-nosed👃🏼
Not the world's biggest Jon Stewart fan but when your right, HE IS RIGHT! Washington DC, you are not doing your job.
Yes so true they don't do their job nothing nada zero.
100%
It's nice to see people driven by their values instead of partisan politics. I'm a big Stewart fanboi, but I've been agreeing with Tucker Carlson on principle a lot lately too.
You said it! I don't agree with many things he's for but this is definitely spot on...
Well said Jon! The leftist congress is nothing more than Deep State brainwashed puppets that are about as anti American as one could possibly be.. term limits has to happen ... in the mean time do your goddam jobs you spineless POS!!!!
This needs to be spread again during this election cycle. Just saying.
Congress is SHAMEFUL!! Thanks Jon Stewart!!
Look up this clip on fox and you'll c and hear the standing ovation Jon got. CNN "forgot " it in their version. Fake news lying by omission again can anyone c this comment? Spread if you agree
@@stevemcmiller339 Of 235 Democrats listed, 226 are sponsors of this act. 9 are not.
That's 96.17% democrat support.
Of 198 Republicans listed, 78 are sponsors of this act. 120 are not.
That's 39.39% republican support.
lmao
@@stevemcmiller339 I see your comment. No one is censoring you. Can you see Jason's above mine? Will you remember his comment or will you dismiss it because it doesn't encourage your world view?
@@jasonmarcus1683 True to form.
@islanti Lol the hypocrisy of this comment is laughable. Which win did they prevent exactly?
This man is such a powerful orator. So eloquent, empathetic, and intelligent. I’m blown away. 😮
you hit the nail on the head. ;)
he's a deep guy
Until he talks about kids being at drag shows and kids getting their genitals mutilated
Fixed your title "JON STEWART Goes OFF On CONGRESS for NOT CARING about 911 FIRST RESPONDERS"
And this is why, amongst other reasons, Dave said it best, we need John! He has a voice we can trust!!
Can we put Jon ON the Ballot 😂
John Stewart 🤯🤯🤯🤯 wow! That was down right the most honest and deserved ass chewing Ive seen. Congress should be ashamed but they arent.
The bill already passed.
He was actually insanely out of line
Michael Barrella when it comes to pointing out the lack of integrity and incompetence of our government no one is ever out of line.
@@royhapps6164 when you're wrong about everything you're saying, just to fluff your ego- you're out of line
People just want to talk, they dont want to pay attention
Couple real good examples right here lol
I just find it funny when people fall for publicity stunts like this.
It's like, what else will stupid people believe? The urge to be virtuous and right all the time has no limits
They didn't "Forget", they never
CARED in the first place.
I'm right you're wrong Veterans are always treated the same way!!!! They sit there give $B to foreign countries and deny benefits to this nation’s heroes!!!! Appalling!!!!
Maybe it's time that the citizens rise and paint their door frames with their blood as the Hebrews once did in Egypt
David Garcia Good idea Maybe that would get something done.
How many of the absent congress members hold dual citizenship?
You didn't need to put all those spaces in the middle of your sentence. That wasn't really enough of a punchline...
I never cared much for Mr. Stewart before, but *wow.* Good for you sir. Thank you for speaking what so many of us feel and think.
You should pay more attention ;)
Looks like Jon Stewart has woken up?
@@glenturney4750 Jon has been fighting this fight for 10 years lmao.
@@glenturney4750 you'd be surprised what you see when you remove your head out of trump's ass.
@@ghostcula: Was it his own party who wasn't there?
Good afternoon , I listened to Jon Stewart. I like him.
God bless our First Responders, and God Bless Jon Stewart for standing up for them. Amen.
Touche!
Keep your 'thoughts and prayers' do you want to help? Donate
He was spitting fire! Way to go Jon Stewart!!!
'Spitting fire' - To a Congress with no members present! I guess most were in attendance at a fundraiser for some 20+ dems who think they should be President!
Now this is how you use your celebrity. Bravo Mr Stewart Bravo Sir.
Amen, brother!!
@@mctigmctiggy1475 Well... experts did nothing until now.
Jon Stewart is in this battle for a long time.
There is no reason for you guys not to pay treatment to you first responders.
In Europe this is not a problem. Even in poor countries we give healtcare to our people.
You guys are so patriotic and people that gave away their well-being to save american lives have to go to congress beg for treatment.
That's really really sad.
@@mctigmctiggy1475 Well for someone who isn't an expert, he sure did a better job than most experts, if not all that have been heard on this issue. You will never be able to convince anyone that he was wrong, even the "experts" you're referring to. Hence the standing ovation, and the ovation by the chairman. Besides the technical crap, or the concern of his "lack of degrees" as a speaker, a human voice in this needed to be heard. It's so sad, that obvious need, NEEDS to be pointed out to some. We're not robots, we're living beings, living beings with choices. All in the pursuit of universal happiness. He CHOOSES to speak up on issues that are falling on deaf ears, in the pursuit of righting all these wrongs. Disagree all you want, like the people that didn't attend that day. His speech created a movement to a unanimous decision by congress, the very next day. Ironically your statement, is also a statement by non-expert.
@@mctigmctiggy1475 Or let it be the people, like how it was with the Republic form of government of 1781. Re= Means to go back, public= means the people.. Bring back Civics and Fundamental Government principles and concepts back to the people. The real reason why all this is happening is because people do not know law and the real history that ties to it.
@@mctigmctiggy1475 I smell lawfully dead (civiliter mortuus) 14th Amendment U.S. corporate citizens who are in law looked at as a legal fiction acting like they have rights when they have privileges and immunities. Lol
I’m not from America and I have no idea why this popped up on my timeline but I watched the whole 9 minutes and 14 seconds. The most powerful tear jerker I’ve seen for a long time
Not huge Jon Stewart fan, but he nailed it!! Take care if them period!!!!
As a republican I have been watching more of Jon Stewart and realizing my views and his are almost always aligned. Idk I might be on the wrong team.
How do you feel now?
Just remember he's not exactly on either "team" when it comes to the parties. He's on the Left, but in the sense of the Real Left that wants to actually help people. They want to take care of people's healthcare and education. They want to help the poor and stop homelessness. Look at the Democrats' agenda today, those who call themselves "Left" or "liberal". They care more about pushing "social justice" than about doing things to benefit the entire working class. They're charlatans. But that doesn't mean the Republicans are any good either.
@@aimansaqib5000He's right
@@the_afterburner6080 that’s cool man. Thoughts on the election?
What I love about him rn is how he calls out everyone. He is a good guy
I wish he would have mentioned how Congress gets completely FREE, TOP of the line health care.
Hospitals around the USA should solidarize with 9/11 first responders and not give congress people medical treatment until those real heroes get the same
Disgusting! They're no worse /better than anyone else!
Excellent point. One which I and my friends have discussed on many occasions. Do they think we are blind to the hypocrisy?
If this was an actual job almost all the members of Congress will be replaced.
yes he should have mention that and it is paid by taxpayers besides their paychecks and pensions.
Someone should routinely and repeatedly be posting the faces of every congress person who didn't have the guts to attend, and didn't want their face associated with the callous disregard of the institution. Kudos to those who attended and then made the following bill.
Of course it's disgraceful this was necessary at all, let-alone multiple times.
This jaw dropping speech is the equivalent to Charlie Chaplin's 1940 "Great Dictator" speech. Notice he isn't reading from a single piece of paper, it's straight from the heart. God bless this man!
It's not equivalent but at least he is standing up for these guys.
It takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.
--Mark Twain
His speach moved me to tears !!!
He had to improvise because the fuckers didn't show up. He did an amazing job. I can only hope those who blew it off are ashamed but this is our new terrorist-loving Congress we're talking about so nah.
@@dorotagalas869 Me, too.
term limits.....term limits....the only way to get rid of these parasites are term limits for Senators and Congress....
Slowly ,they ,the next generation are forgetting!
Never gonna happen. Requires a constitutional amendment. they have to vote for it.
the problem isn't term limits and term limits would solve nothing. For one, the same dumb voters would just vote in new corrupt politicians. cut one head off, ten more grow to replace it. and secondly, term limits would slow down government even more and leave us with corrupt AND inexperienced politicians. and good politicians would be forced out by term limits and then potentially replaced with somone worse.
if you want some kind of electoral reform, you need ranked ballots, tiered voting. which means that we wouldn't have to always settle for the lesser of two evils. Example: if we had 3 canidates (A, B, and C), we would vote with ballots ranking each candidate as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
That way, If I preferred candidate A and B and list them in my ballot as "1st vote for Canidate A, 2nd for Canidate B"..then if Canidates B and C ended up in the top two positions, My vote wouldn't be wasted on Canidate A.
Wouldn t matter - the systemic corruption allowed would just corrupt new politicians as well.
Someone finally spoke truth to these corrupt, moronic politicians. WE NEED TERM LIMITS.
NOW!!!!
you are so right we need it now
I would press like button a million times if I could. TERM LIMITS IS THE ONLY WAY !!!!! The fou ding fathers did not plan for career politicians. Wben our nation was young politicians came to Washington and worked for a few weeks then went back home to their careers
As long as money controls the political system, term limits aren't going to matter. We already have the best politicians that money can buy.
People paying attention to what there elected officials are actually doing would make a bigger difference. Jon should post every Reps. name that was absent.
We the People are rising up to defeat the corruption of our elected leaders.
"Al Qaeda didn't shout 'death to Tribeca'"
sorry I know this is an emotional moment, but I can't help but laugh there
Listen Jon, you are now witnessing what the American people have been feeling like for decades!
Congress does not give a damn about us lowly people, they only care about themselves!
God bless you for lending your voice for Justice and for our Patriots. 🇺🇸💖🇺🇸💖🇺🇸
Thank you.
Jon is a good man. Full of integrity. O.o That's why he has _my_ respect. He doesn't just talk about this stuff, he goes there. He's smart, and when he opens up his yappum... when I check? He's usually right.
How about it's time for The People to demand these politicians to do their F*king work. The only thing they do is deviding people... so as long as the people can't see what they doing on purpose..The People of America can't unite against the tiranic hypocrite compromized politicians. A we The People demand march should be nationwide !
He's been fighting this fight with these guys since the beginning. He's been to many of their funerals. He had an entire show about how inept your government is. Don't act like he's just finding this out now.
@@datgurl12121 That was not my intention, I actually fo not agree with him politically, but I commend him for fighting for our First Responders.
I merely wanted to point out that Congress is a big fat failure!
powerful ....
5 seconds and they did their job without hesitation
and Congress is given ... 18 YEARS
and Congress cannot still do its job!
But they want a raise ... so disrespectful, I’d like to know which ones chose not to be there ?
It's not that Congress CAN'T help, it's that they WON'T help!!! Those politicians couldn't care any less!!!
Congress is nothing more than thieves out to get all they can get . This is beyond shameful! Thank you John for all your trying to do! I think Congress should start paying for their own health care and be emptying their pockets of all they have stole from the taxpayers.
If Congress would quit giving themselves raises and such money wouldnt be an issue for these who need help . Its beyond words.
As a 17 year veteran of the fire service Thank You Mr Stewart. Well said I appreciate you.
Thank you for your service. You are a hero.
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service
Thank you all for saying that.
May God bless you and all the lives you and your brother & sister first responders, but especially firefighters, lay down your lives for. Greater love hath no man. I don't know how you do it.
STEWART 2024 - Write it in. The person that doesnt want the White House should get it. NOT the ones clamoring for power.
The people who overran the capital thought they were patriotic - they couldn’t have been more wrong. This man has given one of the most extemporaneous, patriotic speeches in the history of the United States. God bless all those who risk their lives for our safety.
Damn right
"People who stormed weren't armed." Well, they were stupid then😂
They are traitors, they aimed to change a democratic election's result.
"extemporaneous" 😂😂
Jon Stewart literally just pointed out the government of the nation is ill suited to govern and you do this terrorist comment.
To my friend, Glen Pennington who was one of NYFD's first responders on the scene on 9-11 - I will never forget your heroism.
"This is flipped, these people should be up there and YOU should be down here" saying of the century.
This should be in curriculum when we bring back civics to school.
damn he was feeling that pain, I got a new respect for Jon Stewart.
So do I
Try to find his opening monologue after the 9-11 hiatus on the Daily Show.
Same here. But the Democraps could care less.
MAD MAN in all fairness, he watched those people get hurt and die in his home town. He lives right in the area where the twin towers collapsed. I can see in his statements how much this hurts him and rightfully so.
I can't believe these first responders can't get any health care . Atrocious .
But illegals can get free health care in California .
Wheres all the millions donated for 911 ?? these politicians steal it ???
@@mrseaballs1 I know man. It's wrong and it's sad.
George Kolotouros Why can’t they get health care?
I thought Obamacare was the answer for all problems?
Taxation without representation. We remember the last time that happened. Time to kick these gutless cowards out of office.
Agreed agreedious
I agree well said we have a government that does not work for the tax money they take from us!
MrBrooxy we are experiencing policy without representation. Left or right. People just want to live, work and have a future for their kids. LEFT OR RIGHT. There is way more holding all of us together, having in common more goals, and aspirations.
I wish he'd run for president. He's not even hyper liberal or a leftist. He's quite moderate. Smart, experienced, a good speaker. Truly cares about the country.
Amen Jon Stewart! Great speech for GREAT first responders!!! Lame ass Congress, GET TO WORK DAMN IT!!!!
Justa Witness
The only thing congress is working on is a pay raise and allowing criminal illegales in the country
I frequently disagree with Jon Stewart's politics, but I'm 100% in agreement with him on this issue.
That's because this isn't a political issue, or shouldn't be. It's about what's right, and that doesn't have a political party.
@@davidbowser3181
The right is a political party, actually.
DITTO!
I hate his guts but I wish he would call out the Congress person who isn't there. By name and party.
The DEMOCRATS are to busy chasing their asses about Russian collusion. And Republican are chasing the DEMOCRATS asses that are chasing Russian collusion.
The media is worried about a damn helicopter the crashed on a building and trying to make it into a terrorist act so they can blame Trump
Me too but hes a commedian... Wth
I have rarely heard clapping and a standing ovation at a Senate hearing. Even the sitting Senators applauded. Kudos to Jon. He hit it out of the ballpark.
There are no Senators in the video
Mr. Rogers rocked it in his time
These remarks by Stewart were delivered to the House Judiciary Committee.
Says a fox news fan. From a first responder I give you a sincere GFYS
@@skoden1313 Guess who helped 9/11 Victim's Compensation Fund & Jon Stewart said thanks to. This was months before this hearing. Answer President Trump
Thank you for speaking theTRUTH
I may disagree with Jon on many political issues, but this speech was incredible and spot on! Well done sir
Unpatriotic first part of your comment
Same here Bob.
@Snooty Fox i think he means that all of jon Stewart's views are for the betterment of the country, and whoever disagrees with his views are not trying to better the country. Conservatives only care about themselves and their stupid bible
@McLarenBMW he has a point Conservatives only care about themselves and their stupid bible.
I am not a liberal and he is. What he said was absolutely correct.
God bless Jon Stewart omg that was beautiful . Love that guy
Politicians should care, but they don't 👀😖😣 shame on those Congress members 👎
Politicians should care? Why, because they have power? The only thing a politician cares about are votes. We need to stop giving them power so we can improve our own lives.
No they only care about letting illegals in but they really don't care about them either
@@nunya9540 Democrats only care about VOTES. That is why they want illegals to VOTE also. What scums.
This country was never supposed to house career politicians. In the 80's they went from something like 30k a year to 85k in a single raise they gave themselves. All we got for that was even more corruption and problems. The reason for the raise they said, to attract more qualified members of Congress. Then the same politicians who voted for this bill kept running over and over as career politicians. For a mere 2 1/2 times the cost. Don't forget they get a 5% raise every year. Using compound interest we now pay in the neighborhood of about 175k for them to do nothing except to impeach 45. WHAT A BARGAIN!!
Well said, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
"Sick and dying they brought themselve to speak ...... TO NO ONE"
We differ on politics Jon but I applaud you for this. Sometimes, common sense brings us together brother.
You just gave me more hope in humanity. Good to see so many on the right are standing against this injustice as well. It's good to see unity in America on an jssue. It's been a very long time
why the f*** does he need to do this every few years then?
Jon Stewart has attacked the left as much as he has the right. He has come out and said that he has seen more disappointed in his own party over the years than from across the table. I’d consider him more of a moderate Democrat.
I concur with Mr Fisher’s statement. This is reprehensible, but when you spend >90 % of your time on Mueller and impeachment, what do you expect? Time for term limits all around!
I agree. Jon is probably the polar opposite of me politically, but I have so much love and respect for him right now. God bless him for speaking up. I'm in tears. 🙏😢
The US government really has some explaining to do, not just on this issue. Get your act together USA, and good work Jon.
sarcasmo57 the US government DID 9/11. People choose to stay asleep.
All sorts of money for illegal immigrants and their slush funds
sarcasmo57 the us congress to be specific. They expect a raise for what they do. I’m still trying to figure out what they do.
This isn't solely a US problem, even if it's one nonetheless. Almost every country in the world is burdened by self-interested, blind and manipulating politicians. It's such a shame because they're supposed to be representing our interests.
John for president!!!!
Thank you so much Jon. I'm a fireman by trade. I'm a Disabled Vietnam Vet., and we need more to stand up to the injustice shown to these HEROES. It doesn't matter if those empty chairs are Democrats, or Republicans, they're vacant. It doesn't get any more shameful than that. It's like jumping into the water from a boat, pushing the drowning person up in the boat, and they drive off to leave YOU to drown. No excuse for such an abomination, disgusting.
May I say to you. Thank you for your service. I know it's a thankless position. But it's also a very brave decision that you made. You deserve so much more than what our shitty congress won't even acknowledge. It's a damn shame how things operate. How our homeless problem is only getting worse. My heart breaks daily for so many being wronged in the world. 😢
Thanks for your commitment to this country. I just wish it was as committed to you
Thank you for your service brother. My three brothers and I enlisted US Army ,(me) 1974-1977, not a combat vet but my father and grandfather were...