it's 2022 i am 70 and living inmexico for the rest of my living days. i have fecently watched many of Mr. blacks rants on you tube. he's intelligent, well versed, pragmatic and seriously funny and i am a Socialist it gives me great pleasure to watch and listen to these orograns. thank you
@avvvora9 жыл бұрын
Salute to his parents for raising a son like Lewis.
@roberthaley31174 жыл бұрын
He was fortunate !
@sueblack39033 жыл бұрын
20:20 -- THANK YOU, SIR! I hope more people in this spoiled rotten country will listen to you.
@fredbazoo10 жыл бұрын
A moral and centered man. With a big heart. I wish him only the best.
@racheladkins60602 жыл бұрын
Greetings from England, why isn’t Lewis President? He’s the best guy, he knows his shit, he knows how things should should be done Ffs?
@HeSaid0075 жыл бұрын
LOUIS BLACK, a true Patriot, thank you for all that you do. Jim in Lewes, Delaware.
@DavidHenderson22710 жыл бұрын
I greatly enjoy and respect Lewis Black. He is smarter that most people in DC.
@sonamben210 жыл бұрын
Thanks for having Mr. Black on and filming and sharing this on KZfaq. I was inspired and am very grateful and happy to have had the chance to see him
@ianmartinezcassmeyer4 жыл бұрын
That he's so funny makes him a good person. That he's funny and smart makes him a great person. That he's funny, smart, and takes the opportunity to advocate for Veterans, as he did right at the end when he could've just dropped another punchline, makes him a class act.
@NewYorkFloridaMan3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget.. He also helped Jonah Hill start a fake school to fool Justin Long's parents into thinking he got accepted into college.
@user-nl4ws4jf3g Жыл бұрын
Well said
@ddab9184 жыл бұрын
Thank you for having Lewis Black. As always, for me, he provides so much food for thought as he makes me/us laugh!
@lopvoxlive48124 жыл бұрын
Thank You Mr. Black for the inspiration to follow my calling sir, I have been to your live shows several times and you have always been a true inspiration. You are salt of the earth my brother, I wish you "Good Journey"
@kmbroge10 жыл бұрын
I don't care if you didn't get laughs in the room, I thought this was HILARIOUS!! You truly are an artist Mr. Black, and I deeply appreciate your comedy. You speak so much truth, with so much passion and put it in such a perfect perspective that you would have to be fuckin' brain dead not to laugh. You are SO correct about all of this, our country is in the shit-hole and its ALL due complete stupidity. The problems are simple, and its right in our faces. The part thats mind-boggling is how simple the solutions are. Thank you for this, and for continuing to speak about and poke fun the most important issues that we face today. You TRULY are one of the smartest people I have never met!!From one of your BIGGEST fans (who has sadly never seen you live but has listened to every single second of material I can get my hands on, including all your albums and your book) THANK YOU and KEEP KICKIN ASS!!
@RetroGaming_073 жыл бұрын
very well said @Kyle Broge. I know I'm responding to an old comment but I wanted to. Yep I'm done supporting all politicians myself dnc and dems are no longer for the people for sure. Politics is all theater now for sure, like the mgs2 quote its all a show democracy is just a filler for texbooks, one of my favorite quotes from metal gear solid 2. Very good game if you played it like I have. All politicians are sellouts and are in it for themselves and serve the elites.
@jorgegonzalez-larramendi54912 жыл бұрын
we are under Serious Attack.. thank God for Lewis and Pray.
@pretzeltime3900 Жыл бұрын
First time I’ve ever watched or listened to Lewis Black and there wasn’t enough laughter to fill an 8 ounce glass container!! This is an amazing man who understands where this country came from and where its going.
@williamsams528810 жыл бұрын
With George Carlin gone now, I listen to Lewis a lot more.
@millieo71556 жыл бұрын
William Sams ... Carlin is still surprisingly current.
@JonROlsen4 жыл бұрын
@@millieo7155 That's right. Carlin still speaks to us.
@DH-xm3hc3 жыл бұрын
I agree Also Denis Leary Both will make you think RIP George Carlin ❤
@beauc79929 жыл бұрын
30:56 is the best part. An adorable old mother falling back into her seat with the boyish laughter of her middle-aged son following soon after. Beautiful.
@pevensielavere2210 жыл бұрын
Lewis Niles Black is in my top 5 people of all-time who continue to inspire me!! :*]
@victorsanabria547910 жыл бұрын
Who are the other four? If you'd be so kind as to share that on KZfaq...
@reginaldbowls71809 жыл бұрын
Yes tell us :)
@jasonsenner32769 жыл бұрын
She doesn't know, but it probably sounded good.
@musicsunhappy10 жыл бұрын
Love your mind Lewis.
@booza65010 жыл бұрын
If Lewis Black ran for president I'd vote for him. He actually has thoughts
@madracer549 жыл бұрын
I was literally just telling my wife that as I read this.. I would totally vote for him!
@Xhanthan7 жыл бұрын
I get what you are saying, but isn't it somehow sad, that "having thoughts" counts as a valid criterium, that one has to look out for?^^
@LeSeulViolet6 жыл бұрын
@jason h, one can allege having thoughts is precisely the reason he'd never run for presidency.
@jeffbell26684 жыл бұрын
jason h trump to stupid to be president Lewis is too smart, he is speaker of truth shouting in a hurricane.
@TheNeeenha4 жыл бұрын
@Henry Coy A men brother..I totally agree
@nancymathisen97076 жыл бұрын
He described Donald Trump, exactly, before the entire POTUS thing.
@thecalmbro10 жыл бұрын
Really happy to see lou is still doing stuff. He is a very great and underrated comedian. Hope he gets more specials out soon.
@booza65010 жыл бұрын
Like every great from Einstein to Tesla all the way to Shakespeare, they usually don't get proper credit until they pass away unfortunately. I'm amazed that most science text books mention little to nothing about Michael Faraday
@mad_cat_1st10 жыл бұрын
20:20 -- THANK YOU, SIR! I hope more people in this spoiled rotten country will listen to you.
@clumsiii9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful - Thank you Lewis! --- stories of conscience --- we need them - DO ANOTHER STAND UP SPECIAL PLEASE!
@johntechwriter9 жыл бұрын
He gets emotional when talking about his parents.
@kzinful4 жыл бұрын
You see America, you should've listened to Lewis about trump.
@HexxuSz10 жыл бұрын
Since george has passed away i have been looking up to Lewis, amazing mind.
@MrAlsfan510 жыл бұрын
This was great. Lewis Black is brilliant as usual.
@sarge4206 жыл бұрын
I remember those days growing up in the 60s. Circa1957
@markbrownner65654 жыл бұрын
and now to think that don is prez….just freakin astounding..!!
@CS-pi5oc4 жыл бұрын
I love your parents more than I can express. I can’t even imagine ppl like them let alone being related to.
@cbergland9 жыл бұрын
Profound!
@grlewycky10 жыл бұрын
Run for office - we need you
@deanlaxer60810 жыл бұрын
This is one hell of a great speech. Made me think and laugh at the same time. Almost better then his live recordings :-)
@user-gv4bf4zx2s10 жыл бұрын
Lewis Black starts at 5:10
@harrygrimley435211 ай бұрын
A brilliant man. Thanks for sharing this with us
@richardburton683810 жыл бұрын
If I had the power to, I would put the handcuffs on Donald Rumsfeld. No hesitation.
@victorsanabria547910 жыл бұрын
Lewis Black! My hero!
@danielmurray606810 жыл бұрын
All Hail Lewis!!!
@robertherberg95959 жыл бұрын
Lewis usually makes me laugh. You make me cry on this day...
@TREYOLDHIPPIE10 жыл бұрын
My hero, Lewis, its an honor to have you in the world today. And wow, you sure got it. Lost me bro after he came home. '67, an early AWOL and lost all the same. Frm.Nam that is.
@robertguida89972 жыл бұрын
There are 2 people who the older I get, the more I realize they are so correct on everything they say!! Lewis Black & Larry David, its so incredible to me, that both men are in there 70s, yet have the pulse of everything going on in the world better than anyone alive!! The world needs more of these men of old world thinking!
@LadyYoop4 жыл бұрын
I just love him...crack me up!
@louiselasinski76234 жыл бұрын
Now we only have the working poor and the 1%.
@rogerhwerner69974 жыл бұрын
It's nice to hear someone, anyone, address the socialism issue forthrightly and accurately. Socislism as an effective movement hasn't existed in the US for more than a half century. Black is my age and what he describes in my life, how I grew up. What he says about the way things were is absolutely true. And yes, stupidity makes me mad as hell, stupidity and absurd behavior. I love comedy that makes fun of stupid and absurd.
@Electrica99010 жыл бұрын
LEWIS BLACK. BIG HUGS.
@joannilson29003 жыл бұрын
Just found this clip now! Egad! Lewis is phenomenal as always! This was almost as good as his Commencement Address at UCSD in 2013! My favorite line here though is about socialism: enforced Christianity!! OMG - too funny .. or better: more truth than poetry. Lewis Black: you are a national treasure!
@randallebritt5826 жыл бұрын
Long live Lewis Black!!!!!
@nelsonvega29194 жыл бұрын
great to see and hear you Lewis ..
@TR-rf4wh5 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful fair introduction to the broadcast. I love that he acknowledged the possibility of appearance of bias
@frankguinan99273 жыл бұрын
Lewis Black is BRILLIANT!!! Side note: the guy who introduced him, etc... used the word “penultimate” correctly! This is a rare occurrence! Kind of random and unimportant, but.... kudos!
@Rickwmc10 жыл бұрын
As a child, teen and young adult in the 60's and 70's I lived in a house paid for by my father. We even had a small swimming pool in the backyard. My dad bought me a new car every 3 years. I had nice clothes to go out on dates, parties and dances. I went to the movies twice a month and restaurants once a week. I went to the dentist three times a year. I could do impulse shopping for small expense items. I was on a band playing my own keyboard. My dad put me through college and I only worked summers getting the job after job hunting for about a week. Today I have LOST ALL OF THIS! All of it!
@johntechwriter9 жыл бұрын
I'm from the same generation. Like you I'm poorer now. But I take consolation from knowing there was an extended interval in my life when I was free from care. No generation since ours has enjoyed that privilege.
@RetroGaming_073 жыл бұрын
I know this video is old but Iove lewis black hes one of my top 10 comedians for sure. Right up there with carlin. We need more people like Lewis Black for sure. He reminds me of magri my old art history professor at american river college. He doesn't teach anymore but when I had him he reminded me of Lewis Black for sure.
@donh79094 жыл бұрын
Here it is, 2020...! And what he said about Nam, rings true today... Scary..!
@Lorlic113810 жыл бұрын
Skip to 5:10 for Lewis
@jorgegonzalez-larramendi54912 жыл бұрын
ohmyGod: what a wonderful human. and a Conscience... is anyone listening ? lewis is The True Good Human American
@royjohnson366 Жыл бұрын
This man is GREAT!!! Thanks for being here, Lewis. ❤️
@ernestcruz6316 Жыл бұрын
Lewis recently lost his mom at the age of 104, and his father passed at 101 in 2019. So apparently longevity is in his genes. At least they lived to see him become a real success in his field.
@blackbuddha81675 жыл бұрын
Brilliant words by a brilliant man
@oksanasum321Ай бұрын
WoW, who would have think those times were "normal"?!😢
@jennefercochran2592 жыл бұрын
Thanks for introducing your wonderful parents..
@2nd3rd1st4 жыл бұрын
"The National Press Club is commited to forstering a free press worldwide." ...invites Donald Trump to speak... It's the ultimate irony, isn't it.
@wobble1082 жыл бұрын
They should include this in educational curriculum in US schools.
@gordontheseal Жыл бұрын
I’m a huge fan of Lewis Black and at the time of this, I am currently in the same room as him in this video. Was very surprised to see a signed picture of my favorite angry comedian.
@mattincinci10 жыл бұрын
awesome
@vincentellin38212 жыл бұрын
God, I love this man.
@georgeb.wolffsohn302 жыл бұрын
"And that's the way it is . . ."
@kempedkemp3 жыл бұрын
I heard the National Symphony when I was in high school, about 1970. They did a concert in Watertown NY through Columbia Artist Management.
@007vsMagua2 жыл бұрын
To hear Lewis' story is also my early childhood story. Born in Southeastern Minnesota, , raised Catholic, I'm about three years younger than Lewis. The "Recreation Departments", the "Little Leagues", the YMCA "Youth Programs", from the 50's and 60's are no longer easily viable for parents with children. We had a shit load of freedom to roam as young kids and got into trouble sometimes. Exploring new construction sites, sneaking in to our local college tunnel steam heating and maintenance system, was somewhat exciting...lots of secret doors. The sense of real community is missing, and that's because the middle is being "Rubbed Out".
@davidanderson96644 жыл бұрын
Great talk by a great. I was born in 1971 so he's a tad above my pay grade historically speaking, but right on the money when I join him in, say, 1980s. He's right on so many issues - if you study history and notice what today's world is all about. D.A., J.D., NYC
@ancientslav48638 жыл бұрын
The way they stood up during their introduction was great. They all looked modest.
@morrossey8 жыл бұрын
+WakingCobain Each one thinking: how should I stand?
@concept287210 жыл бұрын
Wow, I met him in person a couple of weeks ago and he looked a lot skinnier. I hope he is alright.
@AMJLBCA7732 жыл бұрын
I love when he talks about his parents. Pretty common amongst his fans I guess.
@user-hr9go4hi1q2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Black is truly the last of something truly grate, critical thinking and intelligence, most of all common sense. Fair play to you Lewis! I've learned alot by watching and listening to you the last few years and for whatever it's worth I'm grateful for your comedy and your wisdom you have shared to the world.
@eddiemaxblack10 жыл бұрын
We need health care, not health insurance -- :) We need single-payer. We need free university. We need to cut the military budget by 90 percent. And we'll go from there -- :) Socialism is, well, democracy, meaningful democracy. Noam Chomsky is a democratic socialist. Lewis Black would also be a democratic socialist.
@davidgouin84209 жыл бұрын
Give them hell Lewis!!!
@christaporche Жыл бұрын
Lewis Black, you are the dearest man!
@lenas56134 жыл бұрын
Great observations. Lewis and I are the same age. In an immigrant family I was middle class. My Dad was able to establish is own business on the 50's. I went to the best public schools. Those days are long gone. 😟😥
@janestarr4403 Жыл бұрын
When the Blue Laws were ended in Pa., my mother-in-law, who worked at a store, quit, because she refused to work on Sunday. I admired her for that choice.
@AMJLBCA7732 жыл бұрын
Its so refreshing that he has really straightforward opinions. Even if you don't agree with everything, it's still like water.
@clomgorbsbustedthumb860910 жыл бұрын
I saw this earlier today live on c-span and I was impressed by how much swearing he was able to do on that channel. I really liked when the guy asked him what he thought about the 1st amendment. This whole thing is gold.
@notme2day2 жыл бұрын
Dealing with the American people is like dealing with a stroke victims is a perfect analogy
@georgeb.wolffsohn302 жыл бұрын
"And I think I'm done." No Lewis, you'll never be done.
@georgeb.wolffsohn302 жыл бұрын
I really want rubber chicken to run against MTG. She will be thoroughly outmatched . Chicken by a landslide 🇺🇸
@noahvr56752 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you remembered 👏👏🇺🇸💕
@labspeciman7402 Жыл бұрын
Hey Lewis.. You wanted deputy dog? Herschel Walker is a real copper.
@Dominick_Calvitto.3 жыл бұрын
I Love Lewis Black he is so truthful it's the greatest..And he's Very Intelligent.and Hysterical AS FUCK..
@joelwateres4 жыл бұрын
Lewis Black owns the 21st century yet he stays behind the curtain making us laugh
@bikebudha012 жыл бұрын
"It's all my parents fault... and THEY ARE HERE"... priceless...
@snowman374th9 жыл бұрын
You know pumping gas was a job uppity people didn't want their kids doing. But families grew up because of a man who did. Those are pretty much gone now, replaced by foreigners. Then it was the burger stand. Replaced by foreigners to. Then the ice cream parlor. That's still American owned & ran. I think you will find that all of these stereotype employments are being taken away by people who don't wanna be made fun of for working at one, and the parents who don't want their children working at one. But it's America being taken away, not just the jobs.
@ferocioustick6 жыл бұрын
His comment about trump (around 42:00) seems incredibly prescient now. Free advertising on mainstream media is how trump got elected.
@ssejr0110 жыл бұрын
I thought this was great!
@LCculaterАй бұрын
Sorry no money unless you give me some 😂
@CPLTarun6 жыл бұрын
Bernie & Lewis 2020
@bufferzone32479 жыл бұрын
Lewis Black for President.
@bartbullock97422 жыл бұрын
Lewis Black, waxing poetic..."YOU DON'T WORRY ABOUT MONEY"
@joecseko24 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was fucking powerful!!! Not that he'd run, but I think I'd be plenty comfortable voting this man into office. He's got the brains, temperament (no, seriously), background, and a desire to make the US better.
@gustavocabrera-mw4vl Жыл бұрын
the man is absolutely right and he's absolutely brilliant
@albwilso918 күн бұрын
So true, your parents were right!!!
@arthurjeremypearson8 ай бұрын
"do what you want to do" and what if you're all out of things you want to do?
@ceciliacecilia41624 жыл бұрын
Two things are an incredible shame: only 213 people commented on this video; almost nobody in this idiotic audience responded to this very astute and funny man.
@robertdemitro1520 Жыл бұрын
It's really hard not to like Lewis . I grew up around people like him . Trust me you watched what you said . Lol
@jennefercochran2592 жыл бұрын
MY GOD LEWIS I HAVE SO DEEPLY MISSED THE OPERA SMYPONY FINE ART AND FINE FOOD ..I AM IN A LIVING HELL WITHOUT THESE EVENTS EVER TO ENJOY.. THERE IS NO GREATER LOSS THAN TO BE DENIED THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE .
@charlie31343 жыл бұрын
Don’t know why the press club would want trump to speak at one of their luncheons, but I’m assuming they don’t these days since all he would do is just stand at the podium and scream “you’re all fake news!”
@DruuzilTechGames3 жыл бұрын
People who literally fabricate news instead of reporting what actually happened are not journalists.
@FlaGordon22 жыл бұрын
nothing better than a guy admitting he was raised in a middle class life talking about his house keeper...because, I'm sure they paid that housekeeper a living wage.