“I Call Bullshit!” Jon on the PACT Act Being Blocked in the Senate

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Жыл бұрын

“This is an embarrassment - to the Senate, to the country, to the founders, and all that they profess to hold dear. If this is America first, then America is fucked.” Jon Stewart joined an impassioned press conference on Thursday, calling out Republican Senators who are blocking passage of the PACT Act in the Senate. The bill will expand healthcare and benefits for the more than three million veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins during their military service. The Senate originally passed the legislation in June with extraordinary bipartisan support. The House passed it shortly thereafter, and it arrived back to the Senate on Wednesday for final passage. But a group of Republican lawmakers, led by Sen. Pat Toomey, decided to block the measure for purely political reasons, costing sick veterans time they do not have.
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@lornenoland8098 Жыл бұрын

“You don’t support the troops, you support the war machine” has to be one of the most accurate and powerful condemnations I’ve ever heard

@tynao2029 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't Jon support funding the war in Ukraine? He's a hypocrite.

@babybijou969 Жыл бұрын

🎯

@ttsese Жыл бұрын

talking about not supporting troops - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r5umlduEzLKxgH0.html

@airbnbreviews693 Жыл бұрын

and they wonder why so many veterans support overthrowing the government and wanting to take out their anger on elected officials.

@codeidentifier08 Жыл бұрын

They don't support wellness they support disease. They don't support freedom they support repression. They don't support the American Dream they support the worst nightmares. They don't support anything good for The People.

@atomicyang6702 Жыл бұрын

Jon Stewart: "If this is America first. Then America is fucked!" Well said Jon 👏👏👏

@SCS-1964 Жыл бұрын

America first is a long time KKK slogan.

@EDHBlvd Жыл бұрын

Lol

@mckoyjames9047 Жыл бұрын

Can I get a hoorah!!

@chrisgullett4332 Жыл бұрын

Says the guy Jon who seemingly hates America. This guys routine is played out.

@chetstevens4583 Жыл бұрын

Here's an idea, go back to the 278 billion package that got bipartisan support instead of the 678 billion rewritten bill with 400 billion over the next ten years in "discretionary spending". Dems have already spent us into 10% inflation, they won't stop adding giant pork to needed legislation because guys like Jon Stewart are to lazy to call them out on it

@sethbingman1 Жыл бұрын

"They don't stand behind you, you won't even let them stand in front of you" gave me the absolute chills

@CoDWiiPS3Gameplay Жыл бұрын

That line was BRUTAL. Absolutely devastating. What a speech. Jon nailed it.

@subisam Жыл бұрын

Dear Jon Stewart. I’m a Marine exposed to burn pits. I’ve had all kinds of respiratory and gastric intestinal issues that I have never understood until you enlightened me about it. My doctor at the VA says, "what are burn pits?”Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are a hero and a legend. You have always been my favorite celebrity for as long as I can remember. I’m so glad to have you back.

@tori2dles Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. I’m so sad you’re going through that and wish you healing and health.

@micheleelysmer5515 Жыл бұрын

Sam I hope you find a way to heal, and be given appropriate health care with erudite doctors who give a damn. Great dog also!!

@ferox965 Жыл бұрын

Very best wishes from Canada

@carollamontagne452 Жыл бұрын

First and foremost, thank you for your service and sacrifice. I am so sorry for what you and your brothers and sisters in arms went through and are going through. I have the utmost respect and admiration and gratitude for all who serve. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and the depths of my soul.

@gigiervine5055 Жыл бұрын

Sam I would like to express my gratitude for your dedication to freedom . I know many things are changing on a daily basis and wishing you a healing journey like no other 💙 please when you can , look into your benefits coverage with respect to acupuncture and or an affordable acupuncture clinic in your area . I know this treatment was added as recommendations for PTSD and or mental health af5er combat as well. May you have health and peace of mind 💙

@JustinPogue Жыл бұрын

"You don't support the troops, you support the war machine." That's it, right through the heart.

@tinytattoomike7943 Жыл бұрын

It’s all about government contracts

@keithmarlowe5569 Жыл бұрын

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_M._Shoup. His whole life and career is fascinating, but tying to the topic du jour is his later life and Vietnam opposition. "Those that profit from war should not make the decision to go to war". I learned about him looking up Tarawa, one of the few words uttered by my grandfather about WWII.

@cirquegoddess Жыл бұрын

Exactly. They only want the war machine to keep goin

@greghaselhorst8649 Жыл бұрын

Dwight Eisenhower warns about the Military Industrial Complex and how politicians can fall under their spell. The lust for power and money is the root

@gervais.d8399 Жыл бұрын

war = $ they could care less about the veterans.

@ThawtsForFood Жыл бұрын

This is ACTUALLY supporting troops. Standing for a flag is a routine. This is actual support. Learn the difference between faux support and actual support, people

@theBear89451 Жыл бұрын

I get the whole "troops" thing, but my main problem with this Senate is consistency with other employment laws. Normally, if a negligent employer causes an employee injury, the employer pays.

@Oatmeal-Savage Жыл бұрын

Just like there are those who call themselves "patriots", and those who actually are patriots.

@frankd.506 Жыл бұрын

@UCehQsbaSAsIq_jEEvpnZy5g But unlike the republiklan he's standing up for the troops,that's what counts.

@s.l.aughter4313 Жыл бұрын

Majority of people who liked this comment will still vote for the two party duopoly. Things will only change when you vote for unbought third party and independent candidates.

@itsenergybob8917 Жыл бұрын

The flag, any flag, is just a piece of colored cloth. A false idol.

@sdswood3457 8 ай бұрын

"The Senate is where accountability goes to die" said it right there

@Ahiru77 Жыл бұрын

Jon promised after he got the Zadroga Act passed that he would do the same for the Pact Act. And he freakin did it! Inspirational AF

@stephanielight4161 Жыл бұрын

"If you can't afford to take care of your veterans, then don't go to war." - Senator Bernie Sanders

@jessicak2811 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@GenerationX1984 Жыл бұрын

This is why I won't serve in the military. If my country is gonna screw me when I get home from serving then screw my country! Military recruitment posters should be torn down and replaced by anti-American propaganda.

@JM-mb3yv Жыл бұрын

Bernie Sanders is a millionaire. He bent over to the DNC's pick. He to a career politician. A fortunate grifter too.

@suerehder-long8287 Жыл бұрын

Oh, the draft dodger said that? That’s rich!

@stephanielight4161 Жыл бұрын

@@suerehder-long8287 You mean tRUMP? 🟠🤡

@mmolchin Жыл бұрын

"If this is America first, then America is fucked." Absolutely beautiful way to end that speech.

@christinemiller1735 Жыл бұрын

Mitch McConnell is not America First. Trump wants him FIRED. THE PROBLEM IS, THE CHOICE IS EITHER REPUBLICAN OR MARXISM.

@Alex-Defatte Жыл бұрын

Yeah I got chills

@mmolchin Жыл бұрын

@@Alex-Defatte definitely, I watched it at least 4 times. Ain’t nothing scripted there. Just pure anger

@Alex-Defatte Жыл бұрын

@@mmolchin I feel bad but I had know idea exactly how bad we were treating the troops. This is the best wake up call I ever heard.

@sandrabryan2779 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for speaking Truth to power!

@RyanCohensAlterEgo Жыл бұрын

As a vetetan of Iraq, I'm beside myself with this man. Literally bawling. I want to give this man a hug.

@lances8460 Жыл бұрын

And you my friend deserve a hug as well. Thank you for your service.

@Joe-pc3hs Жыл бұрын

So where is he now that treatments for TBI and ENV exposure are still a problem?

@southpaw8040 Жыл бұрын

its because you dont know any better kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMySlM-ArNK7k4k.html&ab_channel=ForbesBreakingNews

@RyanCohensAlterEgo Жыл бұрын

@@southpaw8040 its funny you believe a word out of what's his name.

@Joe-pc3hs Жыл бұрын

@@RyanCohensAlterEgo Branch/MOS/Rank,Rate/Unit/Last Conus,Oconus?

@GMDOCNICE Жыл бұрын

Im a Former Marine who served in Desert Storm. Bless you Jon Stewart! We need more people like you! Please run for the Senate! Thanks for all you do.

@Not2day-Satan Жыл бұрын

Sucks when an accomplished Film Actor, Professional Comedian, and Television Icon speaks more truth than our state representatives.

@SimSetSoPalestine Жыл бұрын

John Stewart 2020

@709mash Жыл бұрын

@J H he's been doing this for almost 2 decades.

@rockon123 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I’m not alone in that

@brainiac123 Жыл бұрын

Jon Stewart 2024

@followerofjesuschrist. Жыл бұрын

"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17 "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matthew 5:38-39.

@fallen_cookie Жыл бұрын

"And if this is America First, then America is fucked!" Well said

@offintonebula Жыл бұрын

Yup.

@leonardomoore1868 Жыл бұрын

FallenCookie these same fake ass so called patriots who criticized athletes for kneeling saying their disrespecting the military and our flag where my question where are these same ass fake patriots defending these veterans?

@christinemiller1735 Жыл бұрын

Mitch McConnell is not for AMERICA First. Trump wants all Rhino Republicans FIRED.

@alexandersvideopicks8735 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching Jon since I was young and have since fought for my country. I routinely disagree with Jon Stewart on a lot of policies and politics, but he is spot on 100% with this one. You can tell a lot about a country by the way they treat those who fought for it, and those who fell for it. Go Jon!

@lexsamuel3369 Жыл бұрын

wish he would mention chuck shumer tried sneeking something in that had nothing to do with the veterans the last minute. so it was rejected. blame chuck !

@docsavage8640 Жыл бұрын

You mean how the Democrats stuffed the bill full of unrelated pork? And refused to take it out so it could pass

@thediaz07 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service brother.

@alexandersvideopicks8735 Жыл бұрын

@@lexsamuel3369 Yep. I did not hear that until later. Well, you know their mantra, "never let a crisis go to waste"? I guess freeing up 400 billion to spend as they like was more important to them. Damn, but they have such good press agents. Hiding the truth is what they are good at.

@jw5117 Жыл бұрын

Republican policies are always anti-average-citizen, pro-wealthy. Establishment dems are not much better. Anyone who doesn't see that is an idiot.

@jspades007 Жыл бұрын

I'd follow this man straight into hell. My father-in-law was a CT volunteer fire-fighter that responded to 9/11. My uncle was out of his WTC office when the planes hit. Jon's work on behalf of 9/11 responders drew my undying respect. Now he's fighting this battle. I am an active-duty sailor in the US Navy with 2 years to retirement, and I am stifling tears watching this. Thank you, Jon. You constantly amaze me with the passion you devote to causes. I say again, I'd follow you straight into the gates of hell, sir.

@micheleelysmer5515 Жыл бұрын

Jon will not be going to hell! he would kick ars all the way past and up! Up where we do not know, but we can follow and speak loudly

@jspades007 Жыл бұрын

@@micheleelysmer5515 I stand corrected. Where-ever he's going, sign me up.

@micheleelysmer5515 Жыл бұрын

@@jspades007 I'm with you!!!

@jspades007 Жыл бұрын

@@southpaw8040 LOL Thanks for the laugh! Mind of a child eh? Better the mind of a child than that of a fool.

@jspres86 Жыл бұрын

All the more reason why Jon Stewart should be President. He stands for the greatest values of America, and he shows what we can be at our highest level.

@OttoEwen Жыл бұрын

As a Disabled Veteran myself...this pisses me off beyond belief. They always have money to send us to war but never enough to take care of those of us that survive. I love Jon Stewart's blatantly truthful speech. He should run for President. I'd vote for him.

@TehMomo_ Жыл бұрын

Because war makes them money...

@interesting7906 Жыл бұрын

it's your fault, you were not meant to survive. lol

@216marketing9 Жыл бұрын

I'm writing my senators. Complete bullshit. Thank you for your service. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

@Arltratlo Жыл бұрын

but still, you hate Antifa and BLM...and would vote for every crazy republican with a gun in his hand!

@user-sn4fc7bc5j Жыл бұрын

Much love brother ♥️ I agree with everything you've said. Can't imagine how many vets we'll lose because of this stall.

@plank8937 Жыл бұрын

"They haven't met a war they wont sign up for. And they haven't met a veteran they won't screw over." The truth everyone should know in America.

@feminist5641 Жыл бұрын

I'm genuinely moved by Jon's passion. We need more people like him to stand up and speak plainly (curse words and all!)for regular Americans who are struggling at the hands of rich career politicians. They are using us as pawns in their in own little version of Hunger Games.

@jonnybaze7449 Жыл бұрын

He’s all passion and no brains.

@beylethdirons2160 Жыл бұрын

You may not agree with him Jonny, and that's fine, but to call him stupid only shows a horrific bias. Those who disagree with you don't lack brains. They may not have your perspective, but stupid? No. Not stupid. Taking that tactic says more about awful positions you hold than any statement on that man.

@chafrajayfra32 Жыл бұрын

Perfect analogy. Hunger games

@jonnybaze7449 Жыл бұрын

@@beylethdirons2160 I don’t think he’s dumb. I think his passion clouds his thoughts. If he put emotion aside for three seconds he would realize the democrats tacked onto the bill, 400 billion that doesn’t go to vets. What positions do I hold then?

@docsavage8640 Жыл бұрын

If he had any brains maybe he'd mention how the Democrats stuffed this bill full of pork

@owenfire829 Жыл бұрын

I have always respected Jon Stewart, this just swells my heart with pride for him actually standing and fighting for our vets. Unlike the spineless coward politicians.

@docsavage8640 Жыл бұрын

You mean how the Democrats stuffed the bill full of unrelated pork? And refused to take it out so it could pass

@edwinamendelssohn5129 Жыл бұрын

Tell reps to stop adding pork

@owenfire829 Жыл бұрын

@@docsavage8640 Show us the pork that was put in.

@StoutShako Жыл бұрын

@@owenfire829 lmao And suddenly you're talking to a ghost. "Stop putting in pork!!!" "Show me the pork?" "😶"

@owenfire829 Жыл бұрын

@@StoutShako Right? That seems to be the standard with these people when you ask for proof. 🤷‍♂️

@mattdylla3225 Жыл бұрын

As a soldier, I'm accustomed to not being treated to human standards. I'm just too tired. I don't care anymore, and I no longer have the will to complain. I got that beaten out of me pretty effectively. Thank god there are people like these guys with the gift of gab speaking for us.

@Kurrin126 Жыл бұрын

I was so close to joining the military but ended up figuring out no one really cares and glad I didn't join.

@botanisex Жыл бұрын

Don’t give up. Try to stay positive. Politicians make these decisions and the only way to change their decisions is to vote them out.

@carlzend8091 Жыл бұрын

Do not despair. Even if it is not obvious, you are well loved in America and many parts of the world. What you have done has saved our families at your own cost and there is no job or profession in this world that can equal this sacrifice. But you must STAY POSITIVE. Fight these SOB ‘representatives’ as far as possible without investing your emotions in them. Vote them out. And thanks 🙏🏻 and God bless.

@Ar1AnX1x Жыл бұрын

a lot of people act like they care to look patriotic and they also vote for politicians who act like they care about vets but it's just lip service, I'm tired of people not holding politicians responsible. at least people on the Left are shitting on Biden and won't vote for him again, Conservatives were lied to about all kinds of promises, Trump delivered on none of it and they still love him, it's obvious they don't really care about actual issues.

@kateburns8126 Жыл бұрын

I'm so very sorry Matt. May you find peace and a reason to care once again. ☮️🛐🛐🛐☮️

@cdutch1964 Жыл бұрын

As a career Navy Veteran that's lost 8 friends to suicide & knows others that have lung issues from being "in the shit," Jon, I can't thank you enough for helping advocate for us alongside the many Veteran organizations to make sure the #PACTAct is passed. Your statement, “You don’t support the troops, you support the war machine” has to be one of the most accurate and powerful condemnations I’ve heard about this Senate, let alone overall #Congress. #JonForPresident

@burtmcgurt3584 Жыл бұрын

AMEN!

@SaltyGrub1475 Жыл бұрын

I said the exact same thing after his speech in front of congress supporting firefighters. If they ran him against Trump, he has the wit to swing back harder.

@ddrakiel Жыл бұрын

22 a day can no longer be ignored

@rogerbossart9586 Жыл бұрын

AGREE!!!

@kateburns8126 Жыл бұрын

@cdutch1964, thank you so very much for your service. Bless you and all who served. Don't forget our vets! We ALL need to help Jon Stewart. Contact your representatives. Democrat, Republican, whatever and let them know how you feel. Until we start acting like we're citizens and have our own responsibility to make this country better the politicians will continue to do as they will.

@robertprokop1649 Жыл бұрын

As a veteran myself (Army), I was beyond astonished at the action of senate republicans to basically kick my fellow veterans in the face. Shame! No... shame is too mild a word. Words fail me here. Simply despicable. How can they live with themselves?

@laureltaylor4535 Жыл бұрын

Much respect John Stewart. I hope that every Veteran, every person who fights for our country and every single military family speaks up against what happened. You are right..this is just cruel. It is shameful.

@snowytyler3793 Жыл бұрын

It’s insane how our veterans are treated and the hypocrisy of the powerful is just disgusting.

@docsavage8640 Жыл бұрын

You mean how the Democrats stuffed the bill full of unrelated pork? And refused to take it out so it could pass?

@ericsparkman3645 Жыл бұрын

As an Army Vet I feel forgotten, so many broken promises from the government while I held up my end of the deal

@MayoFinch Жыл бұрын

Nobody can figure out why Republicans have been preventing Veteran care efforts from Congress from passing. There is more since early 2000's. Literally 90% of veterans bills the Republicans have prevented their passage for some reason.

@liquidragonfu5546 Жыл бұрын

Thats why you should never join the military esp the army, they don't give a fuk about you. You are just a number to them something to be used and then when no longer useful to them to be thrown out like the rest of the garbage, in the end you are you just a foot solder for the elites/globalists.

@Razorgirl Жыл бұрын

Run for office. 💙

@ispartacus1337 Жыл бұрын

As a civilian I can say I honestly appreciate your service and what you've sacrificed but man, are you really surprised?? Our govt, scratch that just about all govt has been taking advantage of its soldiers since Ceasar crossed the Rubicon. Promises promises promises are the only thing they can do baring a draft to get able bodied men to sacrifice themselves for their cause. I graduated in 07 and so many of my friends joined the military, 9/11 was still fresh in our minds recruiters were hounding every high school event we had making all kinds of claims that sounded too good to be true. Out of all my friends that joined only 1 doesnt regret it and made a career out of it. Point is they took advantage of you guys just like they've always done and always will do. I just hope you're one of the few vets that actually see which party is actually standing up for vets rights not that they're doing a good job of it but 9 out of 10 times if benefits are cut or voted against it's a Republican that's doing it. Damn near every time. They dont care and never have.

@g.d.graham2446 Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@brucewagner4394 Жыл бұрын

This needs to be done every day. Expose their hippocracy.

@ThailandDantotherescue Жыл бұрын

I would vote for him as President no matter what party he ran for. He cares, thats enough for me.

@Casey_E 3 ай бұрын

Stewart for POTUS!!💙🇺🇸✌

@JomerTB Жыл бұрын

Navy vet here and wasn't expecting to cry watching this video so wow. Thank you Jon for your passion and support. Extremely blessed to have someone as articulate and passionate as you supporting us.

@MaryamofShomal Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, sailor, and God bless you! 💙

@joecochran7797 Жыл бұрын

As a veteran myself I got teary eyed watching this. Seeing a nonveteran standing up and screaming support for veterans I was just awe struck.

@SL-yn4ju Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 🥰

@jamesdykes517 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry it is this way.

@jakoblarok Жыл бұрын

Me too, brother; me too. I had to stop the video a couple of times. Luckily I only watch this kinda stuff when I'm drinking alone. I'm not against showing tears for stupid reasons; shedding water for genuinely important reasons like this always feels more personal. I've heard that Mr. Stewart is a supporter, even/especially because of his stance against pointless wars (that do less for the USA, and more for certain entities within it); and I've also long been wary about the dubious morality of Sen. McConnell (in multiple, specific aggrievances to the nation) but this one still hit me hard. I'm working in Japan in order to bolster relations between these two great cultures; and glad I'm geographically in a position where I don't have to exercise physical restraint against my more "patriotic" impulses when news like this hits. Still, I'm there with y'all in spirit. Even if I decide to never return to U.S. soil, I continually pray that the U.S. can finally be *allowed* to live up to its sacred promises...

@br00talbr00skeez Жыл бұрын

I am a VET who served in Afghanistan and a life long fan of Jon Stewart. From the bottom of my heart thank you Jon for making me laugh and being on the front line for people like me. Your voice is what we need to motivate our strength. P.S. If you ever did run for office I would campaign completely as a volunteer and expect nothing from you but a win.

@cmecre8629 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for your Service

@taylowendy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your dedication, time, and service. I appreciate you so much. A big hug goes to you 🤗

@publicuser2534 Жыл бұрын

Right on brother or sister. I’d be more than willing to volunteer as well. Jon has a big heart. He cares for the forgotten.

@sunkinbumkin Жыл бұрын

Ditto brother.

@OVER9000xDxD Жыл бұрын

I'm a bit torn as to whats more confusing, another modern military defeated by 3rd world desert sapiens, or a hollywood semite advocating on the defeated's behalf.

@bluesky2680 Жыл бұрын

As an Australian, I am so moved by Jon’s speech. Keep fighting

@peterhoare3219 Жыл бұрын

Fucking A. Gidday from the Gold Coast mate! Just saw a bit of this on Stephen Colbert on 10

@docsavage8640 Жыл бұрын

You mean how the Democrats stuffed the bill full of unrelated pork? And refused to take it out so it could pass

@th3976 Жыл бұрын

A different view of Jon Stewart inaction with independent journalists. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iL2ojKR5xs7VYmw.html

@lotharvonrichthofen4474 Жыл бұрын

Cool! Midnight Oil

@TJfromEarth Жыл бұрын

lol what does being australian have to do with anything

@TarenGibson Жыл бұрын

TDG #1 FULLSUPPORT Jon Stewart BIG FAX our veterans Deserve better immediately 🇺🇸

@sebastiangruszczynski1610 Жыл бұрын

"I'm used to the hypocrisy, I'm not used to the cruelty" that line perfectly highlights a society of deep moral failing

@adrienneallen2277 Жыл бұрын

@@MelodyKayYoung what’s your former party? Republican? It’s my understanding that What tends to happen when there’s a good bill for a good cause that one side will put some thing in there making it impossible for the other side to vote for. So if the Republicans are blocking it I’m guessing the Democrats snuck something in the bill the Republicans can’t possibly vote for. So I would say if the Democrats really cared they would put forward a clean bill that everyone can vote for.

@thesoundsmith Жыл бұрын

You refer to the RNC and the Oligarchy, of course. There still are a FEW Americans that believe that truth and justice are important - and attainable. I can only believe in the first part, I do NOT believe we will recover. Greed has killed the human race, we are the twitching of the corpse before the long, eternal silence.

@benburnett8109 Жыл бұрын

YES, THE DEMOCRATS HAVE FAILED PEOPLE OF COLOR AND HAVE RAPED THE CONSTITUTION. i AGREE. THE DEMOCRATS ARE AWFUL.

@GameTimeWhy Жыл бұрын

@@thesoundsmith "greed has killed the human race" is incredibly melodramatic.

@changeoffocus1074 Жыл бұрын

Society of deep moral failing has been a corporation for many years now. It’s Unfortunate, while we the citizens fight amongst ourselves, the media assist in promoting division & our corporate leaders sit back and laugh, it’s working, it’s working, it has worked… *CITIZENS of all racial groups will have to come together if we are ever to move forward as a COUNTRY.* Otherwise, have fun with corporations running every damn politician.

@brandonhall5615 Жыл бұрын

If you were not aware, he has also been a profoundly outspoken ally and advocate for those first responders whose long-term health has been impacted by their experiences on 9-11-01. Dude is an example for all of us to emulate.

@rudeboyjohn3483 Жыл бұрын

Ran Paul spent 10 yrs ....repeat...TEN YEARS...blocking them from treating their cancer. That's so American and typically Conservative that it shits stars and stripes. Stewart had to spend a DECADE to shame Congress into acting

@flavorsour9244 Жыл бұрын

yes he's at the senate all the time

@hks2377 Жыл бұрын

Yep. That work prepared him for this, it seems. We need more people like Stewart & fewer like Mitch “Tortoise” McConnell!

@DETSRC313 Жыл бұрын

Very aware! No disrespect meant, but this is the reason I woulda stormed the capital as a Democrat. Not for a loser who's to afraid of his own ego to admit he's lost.

@brentnoury7626 Жыл бұрын

He also denied Healthcare coverage to the writers on the daily show and was sued by the writers union. But yeah he's a real hero.

@hermanehowardjr.1037 Жыл бұрын

As a Veteran, I thank you Jon Stewart for your support for the many American veterans. 👏🏼👏🏼

@robertcampomizzi7988 Жыл бұрын

Jon needs to give a Master Class in political speech and the Dem's need to take it.

@brucesteinkamp5871 Жыл бұрын

As a combat vet I want to say thank you for your service trying to help veterans.

@africarenee Жыл бұрын

It's important to understand that it was blocked by republicans. You may love the party, but they keep blocking things that are important for people's lives😬😕💙🦋🇺🇲

@GenerationX1984 Жыл бұрын

Republican voters are some the least informed people when it comes it politics. They won't have a clue about Republicans being the ones who blocked it.

@joshrogers6669 Жыл бұрын

I dont see eye to eye with Jon all of the time, who sees eye to eye with anyone all of the time? But I am 100% behind him on this.

@RadarHawk 3 ай бұрын

7:28 Man in the background trying to contain his laughter after Stewart calls the senators tortoises. I love Stewart. An honest and upstanding human being.

@thomthom6268 Жыл бұрын

The guy giggling in the back on the tortoises line says it all. John is so right about this. Reps would rather hurt Biden than help Americans.

@Darkphoenix3450 Жыл бұрын

Hurt Biden? I don't think anyone needs to help hurt Biden, we all know that Biden is a problem and a crook by now.

@joshamos187 Жыл бұрын

John is a grandstanding douche. Bernie Sanders was the senate chair for the VA in 2015 when 239,000 veterans died waiting for care. And before him, Patty Murray did nothing about the Gulf War Syndrome or any other vet improvement.... except for one part time daycare on American Lake VA Campus. And they both voted to cut the GI Bill in 2012. John doesnt care that the VA neglects Vets .... as long as its democrats that are doing it.

@writerconsidered Жыл бұрын

Biden would rather hurt Biden then help Americans.

@backdraftdragon3150 Жыл бұрын

Get the money out of politics, or nothing will ever change. Thanks John for standing up for these brave heroes.

@TJ-gt1zz Жыл бұрын

That will be the only way things will change

@moety2 Жыл бұрын

Sorry brother but saying get money out of politics is like saying get liquid out of soup. This country was founded by wealthy aristocratics and made sure money is how it will work. You never hear that George Washington was the richest man in America when he became president do you? Naa, they leave facts out of the history books. May give you a clue about how the society was really founded and who for.

@tompastian3447 Жыл бұрын

Best thing to do is defund the bulk of the federal government, and anything Biden wants. Defense should remain a priority, and Biden's done plenty to screw that up too.

@heartdragon2386 Жыл бұрын

@@moety2 lots of companies have taken the water out of soap to reduce plastic packaging. They thought about the problem, and took action.

@dianachavez1713 Жыл бұрын

Capitalism exists everywhere, including politics. Get rid of capitalism first!!

@ghost_getta3242 Жыл бұрын

I wish more people with a platform would use it like him

@nicholasalessi6730 Жыл бұрын

Congrats to Jon and all the Veteran Lobbyists. I believe they would not have passed the law now without this speech

@debkunkel5840 Жыл бұрын

Love "you don't support the troops, you support the war machine." How true. John always gives me hope that there are compassionate, smart and active people out of there.

@abentevent Жыл бұрын

This is what patriotism looks like! Jon thank for being a great American.

@tonyortiz1890 Жыл бұрын

Indeed my friend

@nata3467 Жыл бұрын

Republicans are confused standing for a flag with actually supporting the people who died and fight for this country and the Constitution that they're willing to trash but a piece of cloth it's a good symbol

@melwelker6077 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the Trunts portray the violent Insurrectionists as 'patriots', they are so delusional & hypocritical. America is a mess!!🙄🤦🇦🇺

@roboif2606 Жыл бұрын

I don't know why this man doesn't run for president.... I'm a 3 tour combat vet of Iraq and I approve this message. You got my vote

@4terrascorned Жыл бұрын

It's because he's real that he never will. Thank you for your service U.S. Army 1990-96

@roboif2606 Жыл бұрын

@@4terrascorned Thanks for serving Army 03-09

@Nevermore3.14 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for lobbying for veterans and their families Jon Stewart. These brave men and women need to know that someone has their six.

@bassandglof Жыл бұрын

Finally, someone said on a mic what millions of us are saying everyday. I’d rather see someone speak their mind like this than anything else on the news.

@lpk6372 Жыл бұрын

And youve been saying it for decades yet it's only gotten worse. How about you stop talking and start voting? How about you start canvassing and start annoying your fellow neighbors. You'd rather give do nothing totally corrupt Republicans power instead. It's not a both sides issue right now it's one side that knows it can do whatever it wants cause the people like you who knows better DON'T VOTE AND DONT TRY TO CHANGE ELECTIONS. You want to make a statement show these politicans that you can't be persuade by race or fake American patriotism, tell them you don't give a f about banning gays or trans or about immigrants coming to this country.

@mjinba07 Жыл бұрын

If millions of us were "vocal" with our own representatives, and more publicly rather than just btching to our colleagues, friends and loved ones, we wouldn't need to depend on Jon' saying things for us.

@Novastar6 Жыл бұрын

@@mjinba07 .... It's not that people aren't vocal. It helps that Jon has a platform. At least he's using it for good.

@mjinba07 Жыл бұрын

@@Novastar6 True that. And his platform is useful and inspiring. But from what I've seen, most folks will give Jon a fist pump, or not pay attention at all, and either way go about their lives without considering their part in the running of our country. Representatives do take note of public opinion --- when they hear it --- it's their political careers. And they wouldn't get away with half the lousy sht they do if they did hear about it.

@chrismaggio7879 Жыл бұрын

As a Vet, a brother of a Vet, a son of a Vet, and the grandson of a Vet, I truly believe these sad examples of "leading members" of the government have failed us. Jon, the minute your paperwork is signed to run for an elected office you know you have my vote! I hope this is aired on every news station, especially the ones who support the people mentioned so correctly in the Senate.

@joshamos187 Жыл бұрын

@popeye7815 Жыл бұрын

Same here ..

@ronan7812 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Watch the media now start a smear campaign or a blackout or some other way to make him go away. Why? Because the mainstream media is in governments pockets.

@neorock6135 Жыл бұрын

Jon & those like him are too "clean" & unwilling to compromise on their values... to run for elected office. Sadly, that's the state of our body politics.

@keithmarlowe5569 Жыл бұрын

When I returned from deployment, we were greeted by some officer that said "blah, blah, blah" and was there for the mandatory appearance. Many sat on the floor cause not enough chairs, but he sure was grateful and proud. F off. Meanwhile...There was a civilian Vietnam vet there of his own free will. His little talk and welcome home brought tear to my eye.

@ocea1911 3 ай бұрын

I can't believe this was 10 minutes long. It didn't feel that long. It's so refreshing to finally witness someone with the balls to express just how pissed they are. This is what we need. This may be the first time in my life I've ever felt patriotic.

@freezoneproject567 Жыл бұрын

Jon Stewart would make one hell of a president.

@thebrownbaldy Жыл бұрын

Respect to Jon Stewart for speaking on this. The fact that politicians get their way while military veterans get treated like shit is beyond criminal. Thank you Mr. Stewart for standing up for us......

@kimmelmd1 Жыл бұрын

"When the Rich wage War, it's the Poor who Die", Jon's is one of the most honest and sincere voices of advocacy that we have today! Speaking as a 23-year Vet.

@jamesjcazzman3007 Жыл бұрын

ozzy osbourne sung that song about 50 years ago

@nickromo8195 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesjcazzman3007 does that somehow make it untrue? if anything it's a more poignant observation since we're still dealing with that problem 50 years later

@DeKrampus Жыл бұрын

@@jamesjcazzman3007 Smedley Butler said "War is a Racket", long before Ozzy was alive!

@jacquelinechaves9244 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm a veteran and after your speech o want to be part of this family 👪 ❤️

@tedcabana 5 ай бұрын

I cant think of a better Commander and Chief, than John Stewart.

@ubiquitousatman4747 Жыл бұрын

3 combat tours and I never received a care package 😂 wasn’t expecting one either. Mr. Stewart, you’re my hero 🙌🏽 much love and thank for being a voice for us

@nothingnoonenowhere2336 Жыл бұрын

I'll send you cookies! Least anyone could do for you guys...

@debmalone5840 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for your service!

@billyd5317 Жыл бұрын

I have so much respect for you. Our government is not worthy of individuals like yourself. But our county sure appreciates you.

@altonroane Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@KristinaTurnerAquarius Жыл бұрын

I had underaged service in Bosnia covered up that I have PTSD and am disabled from and had military police war criminals hack and libel me and take credit for my graduate research and inheritance and identity and intellectual property theft with churches involved in abuse and false imprisonment.

@BakoBoi Жыл бұрын

There is a time and place for anger and cussing, and this is absolutely that time and place. No one should die from a lack of healthcare, but especially our veterans should not die from horrific cancers caused by their service. These people have no shame...

@todd4335 Жыл бұрын

You are responsible for your own health. Therefore you are responsible for you healthcare insurance. Period full stop

@todd4335 Жыл бұрын

Veterans deserve good healthcare not the VA Donald Trump gave them a choice of a civilian doctor. I'm a vet and most army doctors don't give a shit about vets, they treat us like we are a burden on their social life.

@nickromo8195 Жыл бұрын

@@todd4335 you are a horrible uneducated ignorant person.. we're the only first world country on the planet that does not provide Healthcare to its citizens. We're the only place where people go bankrupt, and ruin their lives/lose their homes and cars and everything they own just trying to stay alive or keep their kids alive. How in the world can you think that is the right way to go in the richest country in the history of the planet... America would actually save billions and billions if we switch to National Healthcare and didn't have private companies price gouging everyone out of pure greed. We'd also have a lot less of our fellow Americans dying every year from preventable causes, physical and mental, which you should care about not only because they're Americans but if only because they're human beings you monster.

@jefferyschic Жыл бұрын

@@todd4335 so you just use a service member and dont give a goddamned what you did to them? You're no better than Putin, Un or any other Nazi. They are suffering because you are free to bleat that crap. They should wall your part of the world out of our country and you protect yourself. Any company that used chemicals that lead to cancer, would be sued and you know it. House and Senate and the Administration WORKS FOR US!

@trevorlafalce5789 Жыл бұрын

Well said Jon. Many of my family members, past and present, busted their asses in our military and sacrificed so much. From fixing our B-52s to fighting in the battlefields of WWII, their courage has meant the world to me. It sickens me to points that I have never felt to see what our government has been doing to our veterans for years. This should never be a one-sided majority issue. When will our government ever show what the term "United" is in the United States of America??? The senators who voted no to this should not even be allowed to call themselves Americans. May God continue to bless and protect our troops 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@jdclementdickson4435 Жыл бұрын

Jon, as a vet of 27 yrs in active service - I will support your nomination for the Senate. You should think about it! Genuine passion!

@leiapeison 4 ай бұрын

I will vote for him and work for his Campaign if he runs

@lauren23160 Жыл бұрын

And then they wonder why new military recruits keep declining in numbers... Thank you Jon for everything you do!

@Ryan-zq3er Жыл бұрын

Could be forced Vax and woke leaders

@stixx3969 Жыл бұрын

and why would a woman join if we won;t even defend her right to choose?

@OldSkullInn Жыл бұрын

Doing my part to inform and dissuade children from becoming battle fodder for an invasion of foreign nations to get a toxic resource we could have dropped like a shitty girlfriend fifteen years ago.

@assyholey4224 Жыл бұрын

@@stixx3969 she has equal rights her ass will be drafted in 6 months or less, all13 genders will be canon Foder for joe. China signed it yesterday.

@calm1047 Жыл бұрын

Lauren Lawson you are correct. I'm a veteran and my brother is still in Marines. I have said military recruitment will go down because of what's been happening in the country.

@AviationJeremy Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed Jon on the Daily Show, even when I disagreed with him. Now he’s a spokesman standing up for veterans and first responders. His charisma and skill as an orator, no longer used for jokes on Comedy Central, is being put to use to make a difference to our veterans. Jon, bless you and keep fighting the good fight.

@lightsflashnow Жыл бұрын

Republican Sen. Toomey said on the Senate floor that he voted against the bill because it would create $400 billion in unrelated spending Seems reasonable to vote against a bill when someone slips in $400billion for things not related to what the bill is claimed to be for... Even Democrat senate majority leader Chuck Schumer switched his vote to no when they slipped in all that corrupt spending. The news won't talk about that though...

@ivoted-5489 Жыл бұрын

Right, but you must know he wasn’t joking all that much on the DS.

@edwardsmith7131 Жыл бұрын

I know that he doesn't imagine himself as a political leader. He IS a political leader. I wish that people like him could be elected.

@generalyellor8188 Жыл бұрын

@@ivoted-5489 Duh. His comedy, like all comedy, is truth.

@ivoted-5489 Жыл бұрын

@@edwardsmith7131 He could be elected but he is too smart to run; once you’ve been elected into politics, all your dreams and wishes die.

@dbowen22 Жыл бұрын

So Jon, when are you gonna step the hell up and run for office? You're a good man and I think you could bring this country together better than anyone else I can think of?

@adriansolis5362 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU JON STEWART!

@dk8469 Жыл бұрын

We need more voices like Jon, we NEED to hold our government accountable.

@armandob.castenelli3525 Жыл бұрын

WE NEED ALL THOSE RED STATES TO VOTES THOSE THUGS OUT.

@chrissmith7364 Жыл бұрын

Right! So become one! "Be the change you with to see in the world"

@nothere5250 Жыл бұрын

@@armandob.castenelli3525 They won't. They get off on the cruelty.

@andyb1653 Жыл бұрын

Combine the two: We need more voices like Jon IN government. I know he doesn't want the job, but godDAYUM would he ever be good at it. A dozen Jon Stewarts in the House and/or Senate and America for EVERYONE would be a little better off.

@theanimal26 Жыл бұрын

jon is a shill as well. He's a fraud.

@marvintpandroid2213 Жыл бұрын

Run Jon, Run.

@joshdavis416 Жыл бұрын

For office?

@marvintpandroid2213 Жыл бұрын

@@joshdavis416 For president .

@thecloneguyz Жыл бұрын

Jon Stewart - Katie Porter or Jon Stewart - Mike Rowe!?

@Bunkerdwarfputin Жыл бұрын

@@thecloneguyz Jon and Katy... all the way... but Katy for prez and Jon for VP...

@cv9244 Жыл бұрын

"haven't met a Veteran they wont screw over" so true! Thank you Jon

@ryansawyer2184 Жыл бұрын

Whenever i feel down man i just think of what this man did for us. He embarrased congress into doing what was right. I wake every morning attempting to impact the world in a positive way as he did.

@rainbow.kadoatie Жыл бұрын

Jesus this made me cry and I'm Canadian

@xXluluchanelXx Жыл бұрын

made me cry too, but I'm an American from a rural area who moved to the city to get away from Republicans and who has watched them be hypocritical over the military my whole life. some people will sit and bitch about Clinton being a "draft dodger", having avoided the draft out of luck themselves, and then kiss Trump's ass... this was a horrible reminder how fake the "support the troops" sentiment was, just like "back the blue" meant nothing on Jan 6.

@ssboarder629 Жыл бұрын

I hope this goes viral. Veterans should have everything available to them at their disposal, period.

@Giby86 Жыл бұрын

Everything? That's over the top.

@BoltRM Жыл бұрын

Health care, food & shelter at least.

@Giby86 Жыл бұрын

@@BoltRM Which should be at everyone's disposal, period.

@luvshak3095 Жыл бұрын

@@andydufrane4869 Who is being lied to? Republicans voted against the bill. The voting is in the open. So who the fuck is lying? The Republicans are, for the most part, scum which is why I left the party last year.

@Lwbxci Жыл бұрын

At the very least decent service related healthcare... like really. Its the absolute least we deserve...

@abby-gu2su Жыл бұрын

Exactly what Jon Stewart says

@andybusmc0311 Жыл бұрын

Good for you Jon Stewart All veterans appreciate you 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@PD-xj9rk Жыл бұрын

Something that people often forget is that Stewart was one of the loudest anti-war voices in the 2000's. He didn't think our troops should be fighting for lies and profit. He's been advocating for these troops since way back.

@MrOlaf1972 Жыл бұрын

This is why he should absolutely run for president! This is the visceral outrage that we NEED to hear from a president- not a bunch of milktoast "bipartisan way" bullshit. We need Jon in the bully pulpit roasting the bullies and getting things DONE!

@marysueholste1718 Жыл бұрын

GOG Bless John Stewart for telling the TRUTH!

@malikabdulrahmaan Жыл бұрын

as a veteran who is struggling with a host of injuries and in the middle of the VA’s slow and infuriating claims appeal process, i’d like to thank people like John Stewart who are speaking up for us. we remember good and damned well how Americans chomped at the bit to send us into war…and how cowardice they’re behaving now that it is time to pay their debt to us. those in office are fortunate that veterans haven’t started to use their skills to get what’s owed to them…but these politicians’ actions are laying bare the truth that a) veterans in this country aren’t cared for b) they could care less and c) beyond cup cozy’s, 10% discounts at a few fast food restaurants and a pat on the back, they’re going to keep not giving a damn about us until the public gets behind us and demands it. most people will never, ever know the humiliation and gaslighting that goes on at the VA. the dismisals. the ignoring of our pain and symptoms…even when our conditions are IN OUR ACTUAL MILITARY MEDICAL RECORDS. the dehumanization that we go through, standing naked in front of “doctors” at the VA, presenting the evidences that our bodies carry, only to tell us that they see nothing wrong with us. open your eyes America. this country has lied to and disowned its own while duping you into thinking that they represent your best interests. it has monetized misery on this land and around the world and, yet, you still believe that this is all being done to ‘protect your freedom’. free doom. that’s all this country is offering and the faster we can collectively wake up to it, the better. veterans lives and health are in peril. it will be you next.

@libbysmithstudio Жыл бұрын

I'm visually impaired. I get treated the same. Shame, guilty for wasting their precious time begging for the pain to stop, and the bills I can't afford because so little is covered... so I just don't go until it's an emergency. You fought for us and lost so much. I lost my dad due to his service in the navy. We all (the sick and disabled) deserve healthcare, but the veterans deserve 1) the best we have 2) all our respect. Nothing less would be fair.

@chrisf1342 Жыл бұрын

If you think it'll help, talk to the closest VFW. Combat vet or not, they should help if they're worth their salt

@c.ardellarcher5246 Жыл бұрын

I know how you feel 😭

@GG-kk9dr Жыл бұрын

thank you for your service

@christopherobarr9685 Жыл бұрын

I’m right there with you brother. Six months I’ve been in treatment for a severe lung disease that was found during an x-ray in Iraq. Was an athlete most of my life but now can barely climb a flight of stairs. Been fighting the VA since then for service connection from the burn pits that ran daily next to my living area. They keep asking I how long I smoked, which is never.

@supernova4552 Жыл бұрын

I never knew Mr.Stewart was this kind of Man. He’s speaking for millions of Americans,veterans and non. Keep it up!!!!!

@vinnyb3978 Жыл бұрын

He's been doing this forever. He's the one who fought for the 9/11 survivors bill when this corrupt government didn't want to support the families and victims of the attack.

@eddieflores7509 Жыл бұрын

He's a beast💪🤺💯🙏🙌

@seanmatthewking Жыл бұрын

He's done it before

@willp2877 Жыл бұрын

He has indeed been that kind of man

@Nuclear_Flounda Жыл бұрын

he's always been this kinda guy people just never took him seriously cause he was on comedy central

@jimwilson2670 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone stands up !,,,,,,,

@truephysx2356 Жыл бұрын

Tell em like it is!

@Borealisphoenix Жыл бұрын

As a disabled vet, Thank you. It seems like the country is in some illusion that Vets are taken care of. The government does as little as they can get away with. I am personally sick of hearing "thank you for your service". The words feel empty and it seems that the only people who care if we are getting our medical attention are other vets. So thank you for speaking.

@karenh3140 Жыл бұрын

It is beyond belief that this is happening. I am sick to see how the Veterans are being treated. Sad and terrible times.

@ibah6 Жыл бұрын

smh this has been happening for yours. Literally took them 20 years to help first responders who help save people during 9/11.

@AssassinCreep2552 Жыл бұрын

Don't just be sick on how VETS are treated . You can do something about it. Many of those who voted NO are up for reelection in the fall. VOTE FOR DEMOCRAT IF YOU WANT SHIT DONE.

@Hmy8799 Жыл бұрын

@@AssassinCreep2552 THIS

@zig_zag____1265 Жыл бұрын

You can blame the Democrats for this.They wrote this bill and they added $400 Billion worth of pork bullshit. That's why the bill failed.

@techkingdata9338 Жыл бұрын

Don't vote Republican how can you expect a bunch of greedy people to want to spend the years budget money on ex government employees that's sounds extremely liberal....you can help vets or build a wall...most people chose the wall for example

@user-hv5uy7ct6g 8 ай бұрын

Hats off to you Jon

@ROSKOE1972 Жыл бұрын

I love this guy !! Dude run for office !!

@raffyschaw2622 Жыл бұрын

I’ll never blame a man for just wanting to live his life but Jon Stewart would have my full support and could be the most powerful voice in American government

@Serialkoala Жыл бұрын

Those who should lead, wisely do not want the job. We should have jury duty style selection for representation. We don't need lifelong senators and judges, we need carpenters and nurses and teachers and every other type of worker EXCEPT lawyers as representatives.

@followerofjesuschrist. Жыл бұрын

@tori2dles Жыл бұрын

Jon has had a history of supporting these types of causes for decades. He fought year after year for 9/11 first responders and recovery crews who were plagued with sickness and/or death due to the toxicity of “the pile.” His tenacious push back against GOP roadblocks would enable lifelong healthcare and compensation for these sacrificial heroes and their families and was integral to the success of the movement. Jon started his quest with a cadre of four or five first responders who became his personal friends. By the time they were victorious, it was a rather heartbreaking victory as all but one of John’s original compadres succumbed to cancers, a direct result of their heroism on that day and the days following. Stewart is such a good man and we need to get on the horn and lend our voices towards support of this cause.

@adzooks44 Жыл бұрын

Jon's so angry because these are not things that should have to be fought tooth and nail for, these are common sense initiatives to take care of people who absolutely deserve it and do not have time to deal with all this bullshit year after year. Fuck everyone who who voted against healthcare for Veterans (ALL Republicans), and fuck anyone who ever casts a vote for these people again: John A. Barrasso, WY Marsha Blackburn, TN Roy Blunt, MO Mike Braun, IN Richard Burr, NC Bill Cassidy, LA John Cornyn, TX Tom Cotton, AR Kevin Cramer, ND Mike Crapo, ID Ted Cruz, TX, Steve Daines, MT Joni Ernst, IA Deb Fischer, NE Bill Hagerty, TN Josh Hawley, MO Cindy Hyde-Smith, MS Jim Inhofe, OK Ron Johnson, WI John Neely Kennedy, LA James Lankford, OK Mike Lee, UT Cynthia Lummis, WY Roger Marshall, KS Mitch McConnell, KY Rand Paul, KY Rob Portman, OH Jim Risch, ID Mitt Romney, UT Mike Rounds, SD Ben Sasse, NE Rick Scott, FL Tim Scott, SC Richard Shelby, AL Dan Sullivan, AK John Thune, SD Thom Tillis, NC Patrick Toomey, PA Tommy Tuberville, AL Roger Wicker, MS Todd Young, IN

@ironfist458 Жыл бұрын

It’s all fake.

@chrissanto Жыл бұрын

@@ironfist458 Says the fake account created on Aug 2, 2021. Stay in Russia where you belong comrade.

@ironfist458 Жыл бұрын

@@chrissanto lol, good one cheapskate.

@chrissanto Жыл бұрын

@@ironfist458 Is cheapskate still an insult in Russia? In the USA, the term cheapskate has not been used since the 1970's.

@randyrru Жыл бұрын

Wow. That was meaningful, direct, and inspirational all at the same time. Any politician that voted against this act, for any reason, should be truly ashamed, as should their family members.

@aslobos Жыл бұрын

What a true HERO. 🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙. Thank you, Jon Stewart.

@pjrudolph8525 Жыл бұрын

Still trying to pick my jaw up off the floor. I'm shocked that the senate blocked it and I'm shocked at how little anyone is doing about it! This needs to go viral, now.

@ttsese Жыл бұрын

“Pact Act has a mechanism (budgetary gimmick) that has the intent of making it possible to have a huge explosion in unrelated spending ($400 billion). This budgetary gimmick is so unrelated to the actual veteran issue that has to do with burn pits its not even in the house version of this Bill. This easy fix can be amended in a day and it will pass with 85 votes and sails through this chamber and goes straight to the president to be sign into law” Senator Pat Toomey

@JediRavz86 Жыл бұрын

Its rare to find someone like jon who without any benefit to himself, will fight for a worthy cause...Such a great human being

@aearnest Жыл бұрын

his push for 9/11 responders was heroic

@italiannn16 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂 He has literally made millions off of his fake causes. Oh Lord. No wonder comedians love dumb people.

@perthyren601 Жыл бұрын

He is

@tuckerfrd1 Жыл бұрын

GREAT HUMAN BEING!?! WTF? Is that the standard now? Fighting for other for no personal gain is NOW considered GREAT. Do you people read or hear your comments? Wake the F up! Stewart is just being human and looking out for a cause - like veterans, that all.

@joez7407 Жыл бұрын

without any benefit? LMFAO - how naive are you son... I'm ALL in on supporting our veterans and those men and women who signed on the line to defend this nation - whether or not they deployed or no matter what capacity they served in... I'm ALL in... HOWEVER, here's the issue with ole Jon... he talks out of both sides of his mouth... he's here railing on a great cause that every American should be in behind - to support those who were in a position to potentially have to risk life/limb to defend our way of life and freedoms. That said - Jon has an Apple TV show... he also has been very active in trying to promote himself over the past year to get himself back on the map - he sees that Bernie petered out and there exists a space there to carve some serious coin$. Jon was all for flag kneelers like Kapernick, and others who burn flags... you can't be for Vets 100% and then turn around and be crapping on them at the same time. Jon is fake - Jon is out for Jon... Again - this is a great cause - and this bill shamefully with a hung head - should have been unanimous bi-partisan support... but Jon is just a mouthpiece to get folks who want to protest and rail on the government anyhow - he's looking to cash in on them.

@swiftdog49er51 2 ай бұрын

Thank you John, you are truly a great man.

@drewbola Жыл бұрын

"You don't support the troops, you support the war machine." -- Truth.

@FarOutLander Жыл бұрын

Jon, as a Vietnam Era Army Veteran, I salute you. Your speech was so powerful and direct that it brought tears to my eyes.. I think we get tired of all the passive thank yous for our service. Please, let's unite and show these politicians that we are not political pawns.

@xeoph Жыл бұрын

I'm not a veteran and it brought tears to my eyes. :(

@suzyfarnham3165 Жыл бұрын

@@xeoph I'm not even American and I cried. This is a disgrace.

@bobbafett1849 Жыл бұрын

@@andydufrane4869 of course there is. Bless your idiot heart.

@mckymcobvious3043 Жыл бұрын

@@andydufrane4869 mhm, so are you going around advocating against the military industrial complex? or are you willing to tell the VFW and the Wounded Warriors Project that they're WRONG for _wanting help?_ maybe you should think of this "bloat" the way the justice system (in theory @ least) thinks about _innocent people_ : it's better to have 10 guilty people walking free than for one innocent person to be imprisoned... so maybe??! it's better to pass a bill with some ... "BLOAT"? is what you're calling it?! than to not. help. veterans. _helping veterans _*_*too much*_* is 5000% better than NOT ENOUGH. btw, if you think OAN and PragerU aren't lying to you, but the _Wounded Warrior Project_ IS? if you aren't upset about the BLOATED military industrial complex in this country, but you ARE indignant about the _VA_ ?? may I quote : "you're being lied to, and you don't even know it". you're parroting right wing talking points and disregarding anything substantial that was said here!

@Puddlef1sh Жыл бұрын

He's always fought for the working man or the oppressed. His 9/11 victim funds makes me cry every time I see it. He single handedly made congress pass the bill for the funds. He's a god damn patriot.

@bcconvoy9 Жыл бұрын

I am a disabled veteran, and I am honored that jon is up there talking for us , unfortunately it's all true!!! It's sad, I'm very disgusted by this government

@MichiganFresh Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I am ashamed we haven't given you better for it.

@SoulforSale Жыл бұрын

81 bajillion votes

@mgguygardening Жыл бұрын

As a Canadian looking in, thank you for your service. Jon is such a great orator and you can both see and hear the passion in him. He fought for the first responders and I'm glad to see him now taking on your fight.

@Vlasko60 Жыл бұрын

Let's remember that it is certain politicians and parties, not just "this government".

@ronpayne8293 Жыл бұрын

its not the government its the gop senators that are fucking the veterans once again because they dont have to work for your vote to them its a given military votes for these gop senators and blame the democrats for screwing them over when in reality every democrat voted for the bill and gop slapped you guy and girls upside your heads and will tell you that the democrats did it ITS THE Mc Connel and G. O P. WAY

@StinkyGreenBud 6 күн бұрын

Please John, save us from this madness. Run for president brother. The people need a leader who is actually for the people. Not for the oligarchy.

@HomeHomeAgain Жыл бұрын

Time for all of us to stand up with Jon. He is an inspiration to all of us. Thank you Jon ..We Love you man!!!

@blaqhawk2k918 Жыл бұрын

No apology necessary Jon, we know where your heart is and where you stand. Hit them with the TRUTH all the time, every time, until the end of time!

@ocelotxp Жыл бұрын

It's not really an apology. It's just to show how offensive actions -- or the lack thereof -- are versus mere language. Actions always speak louder than words.

@danasams3539 Жыл бұрын

This should go viral. Every network needs to pick this up and play it over and over.

@tjme Жыл бұрын

PBS news hour already did, I'm hoping ALL of the others do.

@bernadetteinglesby5769 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad someone else see what I’ve seen for the past 45 years it’s all about what they get for being a senator or a government politician run by Republicans

@jackreacher8324 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon. I don't know what's going on in this country anymore. Supreme court and Senate are making more people miserable everyday. Shame on them.