Jon Stewart on PACT Act: ""I'm used to the hypocrisy… I am not used to the cruelty."

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Jon Stewart at event for the PACT Act: "I'm used to the hypocrisy…I'm used to the lies...I'm used to the cowardice...I'm used to all of it, but I am not used to the cruelty."
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@grahamsmith5396 Жыл бұрын

Jon Stewart has been consistent for 20+ years on advocating this ,everywhere. That's not virtue signaling,that's actually caring!

@wayneallard8957 Жыл бұрын

Jon Stewart only cares about his pot farm,,, he found a way to disparage the right and he took advantage of it.. he's a disgusting unshaven radical extremists from the left..

@skahler Жыл бұрын

I mean I'm a conservative and I've never thought he was a virtue signaler. The only thing I've *ever* cared about in the world of politics is that the person behind the mouth A.) Actually believes what they're saying and B.) Checks self for error often. That's it. That's all I care about. Believe what you want, it's a free country.

@alvallac2171 Жыл бұрын

*this, everywhere. (put spaces after commas, not before them) *signaling. That's (to fix your comma splice run-on)

@liamturner186 Жыл бұрын

@@alvallac2171, I’d use a semicolon after signaling.

@AzTurboMini Жыл бұрын

Jon is a Democrat actor 🤦 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMySlM-ArNK7k4k.html

@coley673 Жыл бұрын

The quote to pull out, “you don’t support the troops, you support the war machine.” I’m weeping.

@wizarddragon Жыл бұрын

A close second is "If this is America first, then America is fucked"

@yeezythabest Жыл бұрын

@@wizarddragon up there with Carlin's "They call it the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it"

@M1XEDBAG Жыл бұрын

i wasn’t expecting to cry today... this is just beyond sad

@withmygoodeyeclosed Жыл бұрын

Politicians hide themselves away They only started the war Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor

@oldeenglishd45 Жыл бұрын

What do you even say? 😢

@ideraoluwalawal7510 Жыл бұрын

"Senate is where accountability goes to die"... Damn!

@thedebatehitman Жыл бұрын

This scares the shit out of me. I’m set to retire September 14th. However, since I have only 13 years active (out of 20 years total years of service…I’m Guard), I don’t get Tricare for Life. I was counting on this bill to get signed into law-for both treatment and disability rating. I’m currently being assessed and treated for neurological issues that are believed to be the result of prolonged and serious exposure to burn pits, but it looks like I may end up without a means of obtaining recompense for my ailments. I have other matters that will be rated, but my neurological and cognitive issues scare me the most. I’m only 40-years of age, but it’s like I’m suffering from Alzheimer’s. This all pisses me off, but I’m thankful that Jon Stewart is leading the way in fighting for those of us who were used as disposable pawns for the military industrial complex. And before anyone gives me crap for signing up, I was homeless and hungry. The military gave me a way out of poverty, and I’ll always be thankful for that. But I’m calling it like it is.

@RealJackHQ 3 ай бұрын

I’m going to give you love for being an incredible human being going through what you went through to care for others’ safety. I hope that somehow you can regain a ton of your cognition and can live a life of peace and harmony. You deserve it. ❤🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@joshuabingham9115 3 ай бұрын

You damn well better be a Democrat then.

@pedroportillo1585 Жыл бұрын

This speech is raw, emotional, and truthful. It’s painfully ironic that the party that’s talks about our veterans doesn’t even lift a finger to support our veterans.

@MudFlapShoes Жыл бұрын

it's called acting. What have you done to help the veterans?

@SammyDingusJr Жыл бұрын

@@MudFlapShoes acting is what the politicians do every day. Jon Stewart ain't getting paid to be there and speak.

@whyputaname Жыл бұрын

Something to remember for the next war that RepubliCons want take us into.. Remember back in the early 2000's when Dubya wanted to take us into Afghanistan and Iraq.. The nastiness that was being spewed by the RepubliCon Sheeple.. Insulting people who were against the war(s). The Rah,Rah, USA chants.. Now, those very same RepubliCons don't believe they should take care of those very same Men and Women who fought for them and this country.. There is a Documentary on Pat Tillman who went to fight in Afghanistan and died there.. I think it is on Netflix, it's and interesting documentary of behind the scenes of what was going on during that war.. Don't let your children and grandchildren forget what happened.. Because like always it won't change unless someone speaks up..

@yourdaddy6418 Жыл бұрын

@@MudFlapShoes is part of the poorly educated.

@havable Жыл бұрын

@@MudFlapShoes "it's called acting. What have you done to help the veterans?" Veteran here: don't attack people who are supporting us, kay? Pedro likely is not in congress and doesn't get to vote on this stuff. What have YOU done since you want to censor everyone who hasn't directly helped veterans?

@adamkoepke1366 Жыл бұрын

There’s a reason our recruiting rates are falling. People are seeing the lies that they’re told by these recruiters. People are also seeing that what we’ve become isn’t worth fighting for and it’s also not worth coming back from war and to have your country forget about you. How this country treats it veterans is disgraceful

@DissentOrConcur Жыл бұрын

The military has gone full WOKE. Pushing men can be woman and woman can be men.

@a2zme Жыл бұрын

America is also the FATTEST nation on the Planet .. thousands of new recruits couldn't pass the Army physical. #Murica

@adamkoepke1366 Жыл бұрын

@@DissentOrConcur can you explain to me how teaching the military about the transgender community has any negative effect whatsoever? I've known about them for quite some time and I can't say that my life has at all changed for the worse. Are you saying that's a bigger problem than veterans coming home from deployments and having the country that they swore an oath to protect stab them in the back by completely forgetting about them or even acknowledging them? But I'm sure those trans teachings are what's really destroying the trust of veterans and our military. Give me a break

@DissentOrConcur Жыл бұрын

@@adamkoepke1366 The military is prioritizing progressive ideals verse strengthening itself for China And Russia. Explain how slicing off you private parts is good for our preparation for war? Trans racial is now the next thing being pushed. Someone that is WHITE identifying at black. This whole redefining reality because of your feelings will lead NOWHERE good. Majority of people on the planet and throughout all human history laugh at what we are pushing to normalize as a nation.

@DissentOrConcur Жыл бұрын

@@adamkoepke1366 no such thing as community. These are individuals that are mentally unstable and have been lied to by cowards like you.

@reneevargas22 Жыл бұрын

It took 20 years for my purple heart Marine husband with frog missle shrapnel and dying nerves to receive his entitlements. We almost lost our home and I started a huge fight with Oakland over lack of care. Thank you for standing up. As a wife I was told to be quiet and sit down

@ifyouthinkthisworldisbad Жыл бұрын

This is why he should run for office. Someone with his vocal skills that can unite people and use common sense.

@ThatRedhedd 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@insolentjaguar 28 күн бұрын

Nah, can't have a rational person in office...cause THAT would make perfect sense...

@Lynnessanovember Жыл бұрын

"If this is America first then America is Fucked." Thanks Jon for standing up for our true patriots, our veterans.

@hardyharr9377 Жыл бұрын

It enrages me every year when the senate/house or who ever the fk is in charge of adding 20/30/40 billion dollars a year to the defense budget, and 90% of congress doesnt protest against that spending, but add 30 billion for universal health care and 100% of the reQublicans and some dems protest by asking, "wheres the money gonna come from?" sickens me

@toi_techno Жыл бұрын

the sad thing is that those veterans will probably follow their bigotry and vote GOP in the next election

@ryanhunt4893 Жыл бұрын

This is the only time they care about our vets. The rest of the time, the despise our vets

@venitasharon8541 Жыл бұрын

Help us get rid of the obstruction and mitch obstruction. Vote blue

@urgreatestenemy3044 Жыл бұрын

Isn't it sad how congress can find money when it comes to giving it too the vary rich microchip industry like Intel by passing the chips bill but can't find the money to help the people that protect and defend our freedom.

@howdydutt1e Жыл бұрын

The senate is disgusting. Rick Scott and Mitch are at the top of the pile of crap.

@tobiascudahy9799 Жыл бұрын

Pile of crap? More like a landfill.

@AlexG-tp2ik Жыл бұрын

@@wayneallard8957 Democrats voted for the bill. Repubs killed it. America first eh 🤣

@wayneallard8957 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexG-tp2ik thank God for that..

@AlexG-tp2ik Жыл бұрын

@@wayneallard8957 Yeah fck the veterans. They're all cheap labor anyways, right? MURICA!! 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 🇺🇸

@wellokayyes1266 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexG-tp2ik You can’t support democrats and also pretend to be about America first at the same time.

@dawnduckworth593 Жыл бұрын

He is absolutely amazing and has been trying to improve our world for everyone. Advocating for heros when our government forgets about them. Veterans and 9/11 responders. Testifying before Congress and telling it straight.

@mrkremko1 10 ай бұрын

He doesn’t make the world a better place, stumping for a slush fund like the PACT act proves that

@earlyriser03 10 ай бұрын

@@mrkremko1 making claims without proof just makes you look like a buffoon. Burden of proof is on you. So bring it.

@basketcaseface813 8 ай бұрын

@@mrkremko1you’re delusional

@TheLed2012 3 ай бұрын

@mrkremko1 Your foolishness and lack of compassion makes me sad.

@aburner2944 Жыл бұрын

I’m a vet OEF/OIF, with PH and CAB. Want to thank me for my service? Here’s how: read this bill as those who voted yes in June then flipped no in July using their amended text. Understand the provisions and what it would have done for veterans from 1935 to today. Veterans of Ft McClellan, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Guam, American Samoa, Vietnam, Enewetak Atoll, Johnston Island, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Kuwait, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, and many other places we’ve dumped our troops for one reason or another. Understand the oversight that was written into the $400 billion “pork fund” talking point and what controls were also written into the text. Then go inform your friends, neighbors, and make sure the human waste from all sides who voted no are kicked to the curb on their next run for office. This was a retaliatory filibuster, nothing more. Even if it passes in the next go, they risked veteran lives to oWn tHe DeMs because of a tantrum. There’s a special place in what ever hell they believe in waiting.

@carterposey2230 Жыл бұрын

“You [GOP] don’t support the troops. You support the war machine.” - Jon Stewart Stewart refers to Sen Rick Scott, former CEO of HCA, a huge hospital owner, whose other execs went to prison for Medicare/Medicaid fraud except him. Not a good guy, Florida. Even worse of one when he won’t help vets. Sen Toomey is retiring. On his way out, he gives vets the finger. Really makes me question the party he represents. He has nothing to lose and he decides he won’t support the troops.

@havable Жыл бұрын

There's more: Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) tried numerous times to cut, gut, eliminate, or privatize the VA hospital system. At the time he was the chair of the Vets Affairs committee and would have accomplished his evil goal of killing countless millions of veterans but he was blocked at every turn by the only senator to have the backs of us veterans, Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT).

@MudFlapShoes Жыл бұрын

Oh you read the PACT act?

@carpediem5232 Жыл бұрын

@@MudFlapShoes Did you?

@joelesley881 Жыл бұрын

The PACT Act as written includes a budget gimmick that would allow $400 billion of current law spending to be moved from the discretionary to the mandatory spending category. This provision is completely unnecessary to achieve the PACT Act's stated goal of expanding health care and other benefits for veteran

@TheZigzagman Жыл бұрын

@@joelesley881 And rather than negotiate or debate that they denied benefits to veterans and refused to talk to veterans groups about it.

@tye3x395 Жыл бұрын

I salute you Sir! As a Combat Veteran of OIF/OEF, I endorse this message 100%. Remember the way these politicians responded to Kap kneeling ? I do! The way they treat us and vote no on bills that would benefit all of my brothers and sisters in arms is the ultimate disrespect.

@Jillybeancupccake2 Жыл бұрын

Tye, I salute you Sir! Thank you for your Service, much love!

@alvallac2171 Жыл бұрын

*kneeling? *bills (plural non-possessive) bill's = singular possessive (or a contraction of "bill is/has") Apostrophes are for contractions or possessive nouns, not for pluralizing.

@erikj345 Жыл бұрын

@@alvallac2171 here’s a list of bills for you And yeah that’s Plural Republicans blocked a $1 billion jobs bill that would have helped millions of vets • blocked a bill that would have kept benefits on par with the cost of living • killed the Wounded Veteran Job Security Act • killed the Veterans Retraining Act • killed the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Act • killed the Disabled Veterans Home Improvement Act • killed the Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act

@staomruel Жыл бұрын

@@alvallac2171 oof.

@12567NoYouCannot Жыл бұрын

Tye 3x3; Your Message made me Cry; a country, a nation that neglects its Veterans is a Cursed nation. Why aren't more AMERICANS fighting for Your RIGHTS and Protesting and Marching and filling the streets of Washing. DC??

@boonnathan9827 Жыл бұрын

You’re a good man Jon Stewart. We need more people like you. From an Australian veteran 🇦🇺

@13tydaddy 4 ай бұрын

That is the best Mitch McConnell impersonation I’ve ever seen

@brian52763 Жыл бұрын

Any veteran that re-elects Any of these senators that voted against this, is a disgrace to their uniform!

@seigeengine Жыл бұрын

There's also 88 representatives in the House that voted against it. Wait a minute.

@TruthSage1 Жыл бұрын

@@seigeengine Those ϛсμϻβαϱϛ should also be voted out.

@mrkremko1 10 ай бұрын

The PACT Act is a slush fund, that’s why some legislators voted against it. Time will prove them right and Stewart wrong.

@Cannibal_Actual Жыл бұрын

Bless John Stewart, this was an impressive speech and some of the most truth that building has seen in years. Best part it wasn’t scripted and no teleprompter.

@plonk420 Жыл бұрын

yep. the GOP needs teleprompters to lie 🤣

@tynao2029 Жыл бұрын

He's a racist, Leftist idiot who cares nothing about the troops or the USA or even Western society in general, you're just another ignorant sheep

@couragekarnga8735 Жыл бұрын

He really has blossomed! I discovered him when he was on the Daily Show, and fell in love.

@Jillybeancupccake2 Жыл бұрын

@@couragekarnga8735 God, I do miss him and yes , love him too💜

@mthw7046 Жыл бұрын

@@couragekarnga8735 even as a teenager & not a fan of politics at the time, I still enjoyed watching The Daily Show.

@bendornan4799 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jon. And thank you C-SPAN for not censoring this.

@bernlin2000 Жыл бұрын

"The Senate is where accountability goes to die" Man...I really miss the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Nobody speaks truth to power like him.

@chuckh9168 Жыл бұрын

His new show is pretty decent, but doesn’t have the reach that DS did under his anchoring.

@Thegbear 3 ай бұрын

I’m from the future. I have good news.

@pingamalinga Жыл бұрын

Bless you, Jon. Your words do touch people even when you feel completely defeated. Millions are with you.

@tynao2029 Жыл бұрын

Words are all he has, he definitely doesn't have any actions

@donaldbabbitt1214 Жыл бұрын

@@tynao2029 You fucking idiot, you have no idea what you are talking about. You fucking turd.

@couragekarnga8735 Жыл бұрын

Millions of us would support him should he choose to run against the last guy.

@truthmatters6831 Жыл бұрын

@@tynao2029 someone hasn't been paying attention ! 🙄

@Pherramoo Жыл бұрын

@@tynao2029 head in the sand disorder

@starstuff5371 Жыл бұрын

This is the most powerful speech I've ever heard. US Senate: OPEN YOUR EARS! LISTEN!

@dazeenme Жыл бұрын

You have to care enough to listen. The only thing they (mcconnell and the rest of the senate republicans that could help veterans) care about is lining their own pockets.

@starstuff5371 Жыл бұрын

@@dazeenme - I'd like to see them locked in the Senate chamber with Jon Stewart doing a filibuster... and they'd all have their mouths duct taped shut.

@joelesley881 Жыл бұрын

@@dazeenme The PACT Act as written includes a budget gimmick that would allow $400 billion of current law spending to be moved from the discretionary to the mandatory spending category. This provision is completely unnecessary to achieve the PACT Act's stated goal of expanding health care and other benefits for veteran.. the only thing Democrats care for is climate change, and will use any bill to try to push $$$$ through to get it...

@will35719711 Жыл бұрын

Republicans OPEN YOUR EARS..........Not the Senate.

@tunaburn2330 Жыл бұрын

@Just saying it had the same spending it had that they agreed on. They negotiated this package and then voted no anyway because they would rather kill our veterans than give democrats "a win"

@Wanderor2003 Жыл бұрын

Fighting for healthcare, even for veterans ... and for democracy and sanity really. Thank you for the authenticity in a world of lies. - a Canadian, in solidarity

@deborahrichards8234 Жыл бұрын

Thank you John for standing up for those veterans because obviously the government won't they always talk about oh we love our veterans don't kneel at a football game because that's being disrespectful to veterans such a disgrace, don't let up don't give them any room to breathe. Prayer for all the families. God bless you all and thank you for your service.

@JB-uv4hm Жыл бұрын

Speaks the truth. Cruelty is the American way. The Legacy of Conquest.

@MichaelRainabbaRichardson Жыл бұрын

Truth. Most people like to think that we are a democracy, but we are a constitutional republic, founded by the wealthy, many of whom absolutely believed slavery was fine and none of which were able to ensure civil rights were included in the constitution. They were explicitly delayed and only allowed to be added after the fact. Our Christianity is a demented spawn of the Roman empire who crucified Jesus, then hijacked his story. Our Land was violently stolen from indigenous people and their food sources were intentionally wiped out. People love this country because of how comfortable they can be here when they happen to not be a target. Thanks to the internet and media, this country is finally gaining some self-awareness and it's not going well because so many won't acknowledge the truth.

@Mikathedog100 Жыл бұрын

a survival of the fittest nation

@allih8021 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most powerful speeches I've heard in I don't know how long. It's raw, it's honest, it's completely unscripted and it is a (well-deserved) absolutely SCATHING indictment of the GOP. "You don't support our troops - you support the war machine." And "These guys haven't met a war they won't sign up for, or a veteran they won't screw over." I wish this was getting even more coverage because the people that often blindly vote for the GOP because of their "support for the troops" really need to understand how deeply that statement mis-characterizes what GOP elected officials actually care about. Jon Stewart rightly calls bullshit on ALL OF THIS. I hope this speech goes viral and people can really take stock of what it means to vote for the Republican party in it's current form. It is not a vote for patriotism or values. It is a vote for cruelty and power grabs and financial gluttony at the expense of 99% of Americans.

@couragekarnga8735 Жыл бұрын

This man has a heart of gold!

@AzTurboMini Жыл бұрын

Jon is a Democrat actor and you fell for it. 🤦 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMySlM-ArNK7k4k.html

@philmusson1265 Жыл бұрын

This is not a republican/democrat issue, it's an American issue. Both sides business models put profits before people, just look at Biden's record on covid vaccines.

@fuosdi64 Жыл бұрын

This is someone that left and right both love. Someone who genuinely cares for our people. Bless you Jon.

@qwertyzxcvbn3174 Жыл бұрын

The right hates him because he exposes their hypocrisy

@KittredgeRitter Жыл бұрын

Speak for yourself. No one on the right likes him.

@qwertyzxcvbn3174 Жыл бұрын

@@KittredgeRitter Exactly. The right hates people who stand up for veteran's

@jmack129 Жыл бұрын

INDEED

@ananthropomorphictalkinggo6641 Жыл бұрын

The right hates jon because Tucker Carlson trained them to hate him. The right just does whatever Tucker Carlson tells them to do, and since Jon got his show canceled and embarrassed him on TV, he's spent a decade trying to train the right to hate Jon Stewart. They are truly incapable of thinking for themselves, it's wild how much control a dopey, bow tie wearing trust fund baby that works for a foreign billionaire has over that political party.

@2xChampion Жыл бұрын

Veteran here. Trying to get benefits regarding my exposure to burn pits. Thank you Jon Stewart.

@JSatinR Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. You deserve better.

@rubberdog8763 Жыл бұрын

Soldiers, like fetuses - in that their lives mattered for their mandatory term. But once Veterans, they are no better off than a forced-to-term birth without rights or concern. Thanks Jon for speaking up, speaking out and being an amazing caring voice for so many.

@longjohn526 Жыл бұрын

Boy, these conservatives are really something, aren't they? They're all in favor of the unborn. They will do anything for the unborn. But once you're born, you're on your own. Pro-life conservatives are obsessed with the fetus from conception to nine months. After that, they don't want to know about you. They don't want to hear from you. No nothing. No neonatal care, no day care, no head start, no school lunch, no food stamps, no welfare, no nothing. If you're preborn, you're fine; if you're preschool, you're f**ked Conservatives don't give a sh*t about you until you reach "military age". Then they think you are just fine. Just what they've been looking for. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. George Carlin

@ginakay354 Жыл бұрын

🎯

@sethn8784 Жыл бұрын

False equivalency comparing soliders to women's right to kill a baby. Just stop. You have no idea what it's like to serve and never will. You never had to watch your best friends get gunned down or blown up. You never got your leg blow off.

@maryyoung1992 Жыл бұрын

Almost exactly what George Carlin said.

@christhemexvet6652 Жыл бұрын

So murder that baby and get it over with?

@Drewggles Жыл бұрын

This man has done more for Veteran's benefits than any politician in Office the last 20 years.

@Strider91 Жыл бұрын

Correction *any republican politician* every single Democrat voted for it, as they have constantly for years. Its one party and one alone that keeps f**king our vets.

@dkerr4077 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a big fan of Jon Stewart, but as a Vietnam veteran with 100% disability I was brought to tears by his sincerity. Thank you Jon.

@djhines05 Жыл бұрын

You should be a fan of his.....cause he's literally fighting for you & your rights.

@debkunkel5840 6 ай бұрын

An angry Jon Stewart is not someone to mess with. Thank you Jon.

@terrytico4009 Жыл бұрын

As a veteran with Agent Orange health issues from serving on a Navy ship homeported in Guam during the Vietnam War, this senate action has a direct impact upon me and other veterans. I am beyond disgusted by their blockage of this bill after initially passing it through. Jon Stewart is a true friend to veterans and their families. I hope that more than a few political futures will come to an end over this. We know who is always first in line for war profits and never in line for veterans care stemming from the wars. DISGUSTED!

@baconandpepperonipizza4150 11 ай бұрын

Truly disgusting. Thank you for your service.

@cheri238 11 ай бұрын

Cornel West for president 2024

@JJMHigner 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service. Soldiers and civilians on both sides are still suffering from agent orange.

@marthastephens2179 6 ай бұрын

My brother was in Vietnam and he died from agent orange. His lungs completely shut down after he was on oxygen over 4 years and struggled

@jabbermocky4520 Жыл бұрын

I love Jon's passion. And his Compassion. Good man.

@johnjobin7694 7 сағат бұрын

Thank you Veterans❤️. You deserve better❤️.

@JJMHigner 8 ай бұрын

This man can smartly project shame in ways that are honest and true. I appreciate it.

@randal_gibbons 2 ай бұрын

He even had me feeling guilty and I'm a Democrat.

@ronrolfsen3977 Жыл бұрын

Even as a foreigner the treatment of veterans in the US has always disgusted me. Not just the veterans of today, but throughout history. Black veterans who helped liberate my country in world war 2. They gave my grandparent back right that they did not even have at home. A lot of them died at home before ever getting those rights and I can not describe how incredible sad and angry that makes me. Vietnam veterans who where shunned for fighting in a "wrong" war. To the veterans who can not even get healthcare from the country that send them to war.

@Mr.Sogn79 Жыл бұрын

So true. It’s despicable! They served above and beyond, the liberated countries of Europe will never forget their courage, but their own country, that sendt them to war, forgets them in a heartbeat. …..

@Krushak8888 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me that asian man who stood up at his city meeting whose an alderman I think and basically said fuck you I'm american and patroit cause he has scars from a war

@sstjohn96 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏

@alvallac2171 Жыл бұрын

*back rights *cannot *incredibly sad *were shunned *cannot *that sent them (past tense)

@Latabrine Жыл бұрын

@@Krushak8888 I watched it again recently. Chilling moment.

@fairwitness7473 Жыл бұрын

It's unfortunate that no amount of screaming or begging will pry them from their pocket book. At least it was filmed. Thank you cspan.

@January. Жыл бұрын

*pocketbook

@rayray8687 Жыл бұрын

@@January.: Either form is correct and both are in common use.

@couragekarnga8735 Жыл бұрын

Right. At least it's on the record now.

@pnut3844able Жыл бұрын

Yea unfortunately this won't do a damn thing

@fairwitness7473 Жыл бұрын

@@pnut3844able yup, it will fall on deaf ears

@dangalvan5946 Жыл бұрын

Very powerful video. Jon Stewart's heart and rage are in the right place but nothing is going to change because the same people who do this keep getting voted in year after year. I showed this to my good friend who is a veteran and a Republican. His response "I agree with his (Jon's) stance because I'm a veteran, but I'll still vote for Trump in 2024 if he runs." I just...I just can't anymore with these people.

@pheobrien8704 Жыл бұрын

The Mitch McConnell impersonation took me TF OUT😂😂😂😂

@cynthiakozikowski1765 Жыл бұрын

I love Jon Stewart. He always takes these hypocritical politicians to task for their bullshit.

@ourglass3346 Жыл бұрын

I know Jon has never served, but I salute him and thank him for his service.

@thekububeach Жыл бұрын

Well, we can also serve by supporting the people who has served.

@TheVincentKyle Жыл бұрын

A nation not in the grip of fascism or childish thinking should realize that what he just did IS service.

@dral9657 Жыл бұрын

It is even more important to see and hear a voice like this without serving ! It is the ultimate display of respect and appreciation for those who have served ! Thank you Jon for setting a fire and calling out the republicans who stand in the way of this country giving back to our VETS !

@cl1cka Жыл бұрын

True, but he has always gone beyond for soldiers/first responders/firemen/policemen.

@joanremaley702 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon for your passion! Our veterans should be treated like royalty. Time has come for veterans to be treated like they deserve.

@--..-...-..-.--.... Жыл бұрын

Thank you, for bringing attention to this issue, Jon. I am patiently waiting for the next time you have to call out Republicans denying Healthcare to our veterans. This is a constant battle because conservatives continue to support politicians like Ted Cruz to stop our veterans from getting Healthcare. It's a weird thing to support if you ask me... Peace ✌️

@vroitwyrd Жыл бұрын

This is the realist political speech I have heard in recent memory. Well spoken, F-Bombs and all.

@alvallac2171 Жыл бұрын

*realest (adjective meaning "most real/most genuine") realist = noun meaning a person who accepts dealing with reality as it is, whether it's how they want it or not.

@vroitwyrd Жыл бұрын

@@alvallac2171 Pedantic "Characterized by a narrow, often ostentatious concern for academic knowledge and formal rules." It's a KZfaq comment section, not a PhD dissertation.

@jalemairliha Жыл бұрын

@@vroitwyrd --- 🤣🤣🤣 well done, Sir ... Or um ... Madam.

@ktinsley4579 Жыл бұрын

I listen when John Stewart wants to say something. Semper fi John.

@ktinsley4579 Жыл бұрын

John is not a veteran but he cares about us. He is there to lose his bearing on our behalf.

@erichatu9352 Жыл бұрын

Thank you President Jon Stewart✊🏻

@Kristbjorg-Nymann 8 ай бұрын

I will NEVER vote Republican.

@venessav8773 Жыл бұрын

JON STEWART PLS RUN FOR OFFICE!

@jmjanousek Жыл бұрын

A Man who isn't afraid to cut through the bullshit and standup for the true heroes. Jon has continually advocated for our heroes. Politicians should be terrified of him should he ever decide to run for office.

@SL-yn4ju Жыл бұрын

I HOPE JON STEWART RUNS FOR PRESIDENT! HE'S ALREADY GOT MY VOTE!

@anabelleesilva8111 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this bill was passed according to some sources. Most importantly thank you sir standing out there with this beautifully fashionable speech! 👏👍👌🏼

@Tsudkyk Жыл бұрын

“Hero” is code for “sucks to be you, really happy I didn’t have to do it- but I’ll never directly admit it.”

@susangaspar4664 Жыл бұрын

My god. Someone nominate this man for office. I'll support him whatever his post. He gets it, and he is not afraid to call out hypocrisy, corruption, mendacity, gaslighting, and manipulation. The Senate should pay attention--because with enough rallied support, this will not end well for them. It may take a while, but it won't end well.

@ChrisNicolini Жыл бұрын

What if we all just write him in/on the ballot?

@17penobscot Жыл бұрын

He’s to smart to run for office…plus he knows how to use his voice for good best right where he is.👍

@bodhisattva71 Жыл бұрын

*HELL NO!* He has no Exp. in Government!

@Ugh-Fudge_Bwana Жыл бұрын

@@bodhisattva71 Didn't stop trump from getting elected. If we're electing celebrities now, might as well put someone who's actually smart in office.

@ljette86x Жыл бұрын

Zelenskyy was pretending to play a piano with his penis before he became the president of Ukraine. Now he is amongst the most respected politicians in the world.

@filthyrando3632 Жыл бұрын

This needs to go viral.

@couragekarnga8735 Жыл бұрын

I'm serious. This man really does need to run for president. He'd have my vote in a heartbeat.

@ThatRedhedd 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! 💯

@PraiseRap Жыл бұрын

Thank you John. You could be seating comfortably in your home but choose to get up, get out and stand up for others, stand up for what is right

@davidadamlawrence7422 Жыл бұрын

Good job Jon Stewart . Thank you for sticking up for all of our heroes you are a real patriot.

@TM-qx1vk Жыл бұрын

Such an epic takedown. This needs to be shown on the nightly news on every station in America. Every American should hear this to understand what's really going on with Senate and our dysfunctional government.

@mick2spic Жыл бұрын

I agree. I haven’t seen a fucking peep of this great speech on any news. This is something every American should hear

@veenchel Жыл бұрын

KZfaq and legacy news stations are suppressing this …

@LordGreystoke Жыл бұрын

It’s corruption of government

@Armed-Forever Жыл бұрын

to be fair these troops didn’t fight for our rights, they fought for big oil and geo politics, none of these wars have made me safer in fact we are less safe because isis exists 😂😂😂

@TM-qx1vk Жыл бұрын

@@Armed-Forever well you're not wrong. But that's neither here nor there. Our government asked them to do a job. They did it in the name of patriotism and when it fucked their lives up, the government said thanks but go fuck yourself. Like Jon Stewart said if this is America First, then America is fucked.

@duncanfeyd4056 3 ай бұрын

Jon Stewart: I make this request with ABSOLUTE SINCERITY! We NEED leaders who care! We don't have them! Please run for President!

@TheLycanStrain 9 ай бұрын

I truly love this man, he represents the best of us as a country, and I'm sad he has to constantly state the obvious to those who are supposed to represent us. I really wish he ran for president, it would be nice to have someone actually speak up for once instead of the same old crony old people who have been running the country for decades...

@gregorypaul7898 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for not censoring the swear words. It's far more impactful this way.

@sweetbaboo2537 Жыл бұрын

My heart is filled with tears...such a disgrace. All POLITICIANS should b required to go to boot camp before taking office.

@starstuff5371 Жыл бұрын

Serve in the military and the Peace Corps, too.

@04tona Жыл бұрын

@Just saying what bill doesn't have this kind of awful compromise

@trunks2585 Жыл бұрын

@Just saying You are talking out of your ass. I suggest you look up the definitions of discretionary and mandatory spending in the federal government. Both these methods of spending have always been around. Making it mandatory just means they aren't voting to approve the budget for it every year or debating how much money should go to it. About two thirds of all spending is mandatory, so if anything they are just making sure the spending is done in the way most of the other spending is. This doesn't open up a void to be filled with unrelated spending. I'm pretty sure whatever they decide their new budget for the year is does that.

@TriggerHappy923 Жыл бұрын

All of the dems voted to pass it. Tell you enough about the repubs. Do t vote for them

@russellwixon6515 4 ай бұрын

Although I'm a conservative and don't necessarily agree with Stewart on most points; I have so much respect for what he did and how he called out the hypocrites in Congress. The 9/11 responders, we as Americans, should be appalled at how most politicians act. God Bless you, John!

@Groundeyes 2 ай бұрын

it's a sign that someone who isn't on your side is doing something so right. The fact that he is doing something so right shows he comes from side that is pretty bang on point.

@gmn545 Жыл бұрын

I love Jon’s sincerity. He’s always willing to speak up for those being neglected. And he’s right: Senate GOP are cowards 💯

@ayebing Жыл бұрын

“These MFs live to 200…they’re tortoises “ 🤣😂

@TheDarkChambers. Жыл бұрын

God bless our veterans and Jon Stewart for all the work he does for them.

@bquintb Жыл бұрын

Toomey was all....we can't pass this because there's money that might, sometime, in some way could be abused, kinda sorta in the future..blah blah blah. He came at the situation in bad faith. The whole Republican party operates in bad faith and I'm glad Jon Stewart was bold enough to call it out and fight hard for our veterans. Thank you Jon Stewart.

@snowytyler3793 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon Stewart for advocating for our veterans. You sir are amazing.

@squ1dTr1cksandclouds Жыл бұрын

Jon Stewart for POTUS 2024!

@PaolaSanchez-hc5my Жыл бұрын

He is speaking on behalf of WE THE PEOPLE.

@JSatinR Жыл бұрын

Once again, these REPUBLICAN Senators show themselves for who they really are. Hypocritical, feckless, cowardly, and cruel. We desperately need to vote them out of office.

@phamberes4889 Жыл бұрын

Dear Jon Stewart I thank you so much for your support for all veterans! My husband is a veteran . his name is Bernard beres .

@shawncrawford3146 Жыл бұрын

I wish we could convince this man to run for office.

@Ian_max2 Жыл бұрын

facts

@shawncrawford3146 Жыл бұрын

@Just saying What has he ever lied about?

@mattdarbyshire4962 Жыл бұрын

He's a schill for adam schiff. Open your eyes. Did he cry when adam, joe, and the gang pulled out of Afghanistan, leaving 13 dead soldiers and innocent afghans to die at the hands of the taliban? Nope. Stop supporting ideologies that pander to simpletons. Sheep.

@evilkneil67 Жыл бұрын

@Just saying aw, truth sting, cornflake?

@fasteddie9867 Жыл бұрын

we have enough Jews in Washington

@Telltale. Жыл бұрын

This is so true. Someone I loved very much spent his last days humiliated by the lack of healthcare he received.

@Killersam776 Жыл бұрын

Thank you jon. Your advocacy for our veterans and first responders is incredible. Thank you thank you thank you

@TheSuperbird43 10 ай бұрын

Jon Stewart is as REAL as it GETS!!!!! At LEAST he is NOT AFRAID!!!! To say things the way they ARE!!!!!

@DylanCrewell Жыл бұрын

The 'support the war machine but not veterans' is absolutely accurate. It is one of the things I argue with most vets on. Especially the gop vets (though many dems are no different).

@classycepowell8854 Жыл бұрын

Way to go Jon. We stand with our Veterans. Please continue to speak up for those that cannot.

@mahanihajimelan5864 Жыл бұрын

The Republicans in Senate blocked this bill out of spite 👎👹. Vote them OUT!

@Twilightsofthespring 3 ай бұрын

Please be POTUS, Jon. It’s a rotten gig, but don’t do it for you; do it for us.

@royblack7305 Жыл бұрын

This was a very truthful speech I'm so glad my Father didn't live to see his beloved GOP turn into a cult .My father was a Proud Vietnam War Vet he was a lifer.

@calvin5223 Жыл бұрын

U mean the leftist cult that grooms children and can't define a women.

@TheStuport Жыл бұрын

My Dad was a USAF Officer...30 year Lifer, 15 of those as a Pilot and both my Parents were huge Life Republicans. Both passed away before seeing their beloved GOP fall apart. My Dad, The Colonel would have waited in line to shake Jon's hand after this speech. My Dad did Two Tours of Vietnam....both Tours were year long deployments with 8 months in between. I'm proud of men like Mr. Stewart with the Moxy to call out these Grifter Politicians.

@BG-ll7xd Жыл бұрын

The gop policies of old was that of a leaky tub stopper. You still have Weimar republic type conditions in America. I've seen mother daughter xx teams. And don't forget children in proactive situations straight and homosexual conditions brought to you by Bolsheviks

@road7985 Жыл бұрын

@@TheStuport nah they woulda been brainwashed like all the other uneducated veterans

@wellokayyes1266 Жыл бұрын

🤡

@nichole8609 Жыл бұрын

I have two uncle's that we're both drafted and served in the Vietnam war. One passed away a few years ago from complications of agent orange. That uncle made a career serving in the military. The other uncle who was a war photographer, is still alive but worked himself continuously after serving to cope with severe post traumatic stress disorder/syndrome. He finally got help 7 years ago to deal with. Neither of my uncles should've had to wait 40 years to receive help. The military has enough money to build state-of-the-art hospitals and rehabilitation centers to help wounded veterans recover. My late father served as well but that was before the draft. He taught me a lot about the military, the good and bad. The bad is all the things Jon is discussing in this video. I feel shame as an American.

@bettyhouk8727 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon STEWART ! 🫵 🙏 I stand with you !

@scientifico Жыл бұрын

No help for vets yet they keep pumping billions into mcdonnell douglas and the rest of the war profiteers. They don't care about humans here.

@jenwendy7 Жыл бұрын

❤ ❤ ❤

@BackwoodSpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Your uncles unfortunately share common trajectories of veteran's who are not properly cared for. I don't care for the military machine but to be openly discarded by the system they enlisted in is utterly pathetic.

@RazorBlade651 Жыл бұрын

Why would the military fund state of the art hospitals when they can commission Lockheed Martin to build state of the art WMDs to murder people overseas?

@ediemontroy2074 10 ай бұрын

I completely commend Jon Stewart.This man is 100% invested in our Veterans. And is so passionate about this he nearly comes to tears. Thankyou Jon for all you do.

@nancystroh5045 Жыл бұрын

They are a bunch of hypocrites and cowards!!! So sick of them…all should be FIRED!!!

@4stevenies Жыл бұрын

Give em hell John. We need more celebrities willing to speak out

@MaryamofShomal Жыл бұрын

The cruelty is the point. It always has been. God bless and protect our troops and this beautiful patriot, Jon Stewart.

@JesusUCSB Ай бұрын

Thank you Jon Stewart!!! God bless all Veterans

@clydekendrick8477 3 ай бұрын

Thank You Mr. Stewart!

@davemi00 Жыл бұрын

Power to TRUTH ! God Save us 🙏

@lakefviltuk1681 Жыл бұрын

The absolutely irony of this comment is incredible.

@dazeenme Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon Stewart. Please keep calling the hypocrites out. You are providing a service to this country that is badly needed right now.

@gnarlywhale 4 ай бұрын

Jon Stewart for Pres

@jbfamous2020 Жыл бұрын

Jon Stewart thank you for all you do, 911.... today. Thank you

@sunriseeternity300 Жыл бұрын

Jon Stewart for President, 2024

@tobiascudahy9799 Жыл бұрын

He's way too intelligent to be the president.

@SurelyLightFoot Жыл бұрын

He has said he has no interest in the presidency.

@armynavymarine2 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, those who don't want to be leaders usually make the best leaders.

@teresabeekind5899 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad my former Navy WWII Submariner Father isn’t here to see our country today, he would be Livid!

@TheOneArmedViolinist 4 ай бұрын

Jon Stewart is a patriot and a national treasure

@thatguywillt Жыл бұрын

"Tell the FCC to put it on my tab." - Jon Stewart, probably.

@jayce8001 Жыл бұрын

Jon, please consider running for President. People need to be held accountable and I think you have the words and wisdom to help people listen.

@silvercollector434 Жыл бұрын

No way …he can’t even use his real name

@darrellosullivan9901 Жыл бұрын

Thank you John Steward!

@January. Жыл бұрын

*Stewart

@luminatez1783 Жыл бұрын

Can we PLEASE get a president with THIS level of understanding and compassion???

@torcoolguy Жыл бұрын

The cruelty is the point. Any senator who says in one breath that they support veterans and in the next breath work against even the most basic form of dignified support for those same veterans, they know what they are doing. They want you to see that cruelty, to kowtow to them in hopes of alleviating that cruelty, to acknowledge that their power is above you and to acknowledge that this thing that is so major to our veterans and veteran families could not mean less to them. The cruelty, the callousness, that. Is. The. Point. Do not ever let them tell you otherwise.