September 22 2005, Congressional Black Caucus Town Hall Meeting on Poverty. CSPAN. Belafonte has harsh and accurate criticism for the Democratic party leadership.
People from that time don't speak in lies. Harry Belafonte is cut from that cloth. And he lived up to it again. He absolutely spoke the truth about the Democratic party. But sadly the democratic party has built up its own ego to such a great extent that even the words of TRULY GREAT MEN fall on deaf ears. What a tragedy.
He nailed it. Obama was also included in the group that visited places of poverty and when he got to that high position, He miraculously forgot about his own!!!!
When they get there it's always gonna be that white racist boss in the background to inform most presidents. If trump run again I'm voting for him next time ..
This man endorsed a communist Bernie sanders in 2016 who is like Obama and Hillary who believe they should be rich and in power while we should be in poverty and bow to them!
I have always looked at this man as my mentor through life. Mr. Belafonte brought Obama's father to this country and President Obama never heard a word from this man.
First of all, as a CONSERVATIVE, not necessarily a Republican (there is a difference), I actually agree with much of what Mr. Bellefonte said. When he talked about wanting a second party, because there is really only ONE party with varying shades of difference--he was absolutely correct. When he talked about politicians going to the inner cities and seeing the poverty, pandering about it to get elected, and then forgetting about it once in power--he was absolutely correct. When he talked about Bush and the Republicans heading off to war rather than fixing our domestic issues--he was absolutely correct (though plenty of Democrats, including Hillary, were right there with them). When he stated that it is up to the individual people to stand and make things better--he is absolutely correct. Where he is wrong (though not completely) is in not wanting to "seek treaty with Republicans". I would suggest seeking treaty with CONSERVATIVES. Conservatives are the ones who want to help fix schools by allowing school choice--which would allow EVERYONE to take their kids out of the failing public school system and get them into charter or better schools where they can learn. Conservatives are the ones who want to make real change to encourage FAMILIES to stick together, to help end the cycle of single moms and deadbeat dads--which is the root cause of the enormous numbers of incarcerations of the poor. Conservatives are the ones who offer REAL rehabilitation of those incarcerated by seeking to heal the souls of men and women rather than shoving them into a social program. Conservatives want to reward entrepreneurs by allowing tax breaks and removing harsh regulations that stifle business, and by doing so allow small communities to thrive. There are many more advantages, too many to mention. On the other hand, the liberals and Democrats seek to continue to control the poor through pandering and entitlements. You know, in zoos and wildlife preserves, we warn people not to feed the animals because they will become dependent on the handouts, and forget how to forage and feed themselves. I am not saying that the poor are animals AT ALL, so don't go there. However, the point remains. Big Government--Democrats AND Republicans of the UNIPARTY--want to keep people under control. The best way to do that is by handouts and indoctrination. We have given single mothers incentive to stay single, and told fathers they are not necessary. We have indoctrinated 2 or 3 generations now that the "nuclear family" is a myth or a racist trope. The idea that the Republicans want illegals to work as cheap labor is now completely destroyed by the fact that it is the LIBERALS and the DEMOCRATS who are allowing this flood of illegal immigration, which, coincidently, hurts the POOR by taking jobs, sapping the entitlement programs, and increasing crime. Now tell me, who is hurting the poor? Mr. Bellefonte is right. Dead on right. People have to stop looking to politicians and government to fix their problems. We have to fix ourselves--learn to live in cooperation and harmony with each other , helping each other, and seeking the highest good. Perhaps this could come by returning to some core values that we used to cherish and honor--family, justice, absolute good, seeing the person and not the melatonin level or lack thereof. They killed Dr. King because his dream was too close to becoming real. Then we allowed "The War On Poverty" to create a whole new class of slaves and subhumans. Time to fix it. Just my opinion, I could be wrong.
The first place to turn that fire truck on was laughing when you said that. She calls your people super predators and has the gall to sit in your presence. As Jesse Peterson says, "AMAZING"
Hillary nodding when he is talking about the wreckage wrought by the Democratic Party is priceless. RIP to a real legend! It is super sad to see what that party was and has become.
I wonder if obama and hilary knew harry was talking about them throughout his entire speech. I loved it and there was nothing they could do or say. Harry was spitting all kind of truth bombs laying on hard.
If you are African person. You know exactly who he talking to I ain't got to say. You know exactly who he's talking to bro. And you also know who he's talking at I'm going to leave it at that
They did this with the war on Iraq and Ukraine. Both parties. There is no puritan party when one knows they can pimp yo black ass, the other can do the same.
What a shame and a tragedy that just about 3 years of hearing all these, Obama forgot about all of it or turned it upside down 😢. Felt it necessary to liberate Libyans from Gaddafi for a better life when his own under his nose were still hungry and neglected 😭! God is looking 🙄
Not "AMERICA" but "NORTH AMERICA" specifically. Folk want (inclusion) in a system that's built for (exclusion) and not by those who want inclusion. That the problem in a nutshell. If Folks that was "excluded" spent as much energy on build off the (EXCLUSIONS) image how far a people would have become.
Hilary nodding like she isn't part of the problem
Hillary and Barack are thinking about lunch.
Worst mess ever of all. Those seating there. Psychopath.
Exactly! He’s talking to both of them!!!
He husband ruined rice production in Haiti
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People from that time don't speak in lies. Harry Belafonte is cut from that cloth.
And he lived up to it again. He absolutely spoke the truth about the Democratic party. But sadly the democratic party has built up its own ego to such a great extent that even the words of TRULY GREAT MEN fall on deaf ears.
What a tragedy.
You said it.
this is how you insult your own party of their greed and fake promises.
He nailed it. Obama was also included in the group that visited places of poverty and when he got to that high position, He miraculously forgot about his own!!!!
Most people assumed and called him “their own”, no one really asked who he was actually for.
When they get there it's always gonna be that white racist boss in the background to inform most presidents. If trump run again I'm voting for him next time ..
Who are Obama's 'own'? He didn't even make his own children. His own... are radical, self-obsessed, nation-destroyers. That's what's up.
This man endorsed a communist Bernie sanders in 2016 who is like Obama and Hillary who believe they should be rich and in power while we should be in poverty and bow to them!
He look out for his own.
Look at Hilary shaking her head in agreement. I really hate these politicians.
He asks the right question at 8.13. THe answer, we now know, is "No."
Rest in piece great sir
Hilary’s laugh is wicked
When he said his task was to find the firetruck, get the hose and know where to turn it on, she knew he meant to turn it on her.
Its evil lol
The conscience of America. May your beautiful soul rest in eternal peace, Harry Belafonte.
Rest in Peace King
He killed this and the truth
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I have always looked at this man as my mentor through life. Mr. Belafonte brought Obama's father to this country and President Obama never heard a word from this man.
First of all, as a CONSERVATIVE, not necessarily a Republican (there is a difference), I actually agree with much of what Mr. Bellefonte said. When he talked about wanting a second party, because there is really only ONE party with varying shades of difference--he was absolutely correct. When he talked about politicians going to the inner cities and seeing the poverty, pandering about it to get elected, and then forgetting about it once in power--he was absolutely correct. When he talked about Bush and the Republicans heading off to war rather than fixing our domestic issues--he was absolutely correct (though plenty of Democrats, including Hillary, were right there with them). When he stated that it is up to the individual people to stand and make things better--he is absolutely correct.
Where he is wrong (though not completely) is in not wanting to "seek treaty with Republicans". I would suggest seeking treaty with CONSERVATIVES. Conservatives are the ones who want to help fix schools by allowing school choice--which would allow EVERYONE to take their kids out of the failing public school system and get them into charter or better schools where they can learn. Conservatives are the ones who want to make real change to encourage FAMILIES to stick together, to help end the cycle of single moms and deadbeat dads--which is the root cause of the enormous numbers of incarcerations of the poor. Conservatives are the ones who offer REAL rehabilitation of those incarcerated by seeking to heal the souls of men and women rather than shoving them into a social program. Conservatives want to reward entrepreneurs by allowing tax breaks and removing harsh regulations that stifle business, and by doing so allow small communities to thrive. There are many more advantages, too many to mention.
On the other hand, the liberals and Democrats seek to continue to control the poor through pandering and entitlements. You know, in zoos and wildlife preserves, we warn people not to feed the animals because they will become dependent on the handouts, and forget how to forage and feed themselves. I am not saying that the poor are animals AT ALL, so don't go there. However, the point remains. Big Government--Democrats AND Republicans of the UNIPARTY--want to keep people under control. The best way to do that is by handouts and indoctrination. We have given single mothers incentive to stay single, and told fathers they are not necessary. We have indoctrinated 2 or 3 generations now that the "nuclear family" is a myth or a racist trope. The idea that the Republicans want illegals to work as cheap labor is now completely destroyed by the fact that it is the LIBERALS and the DEMOCRATS who are allowing this flood of illegal immigration, which, coincidently, hurts the POOR by taking jobs, sapping the entitlement programs, and increasing crime. Now tell me, who is hurting the poor?
Mr. Bellefonte is right. Dead on right. People have to stop looking to politicians and government to fix their problems. We have to fix ourselves--learn to live in cooperation and harmony with each other , helping each other, and seeking the highest good. Perhaps this could come by returning to some core values that we used to cherish and honor--family, justice, absolute good, seeing the person and not the melatonin level or lack thereof. They killed Dr. King because his dream was too close to becoming real. Then we allowed "The War On Poverty" to create a whole new class of slaves and subhumans. Time to fix it.
Just my opinion, I could be wrong.
2024 The Dems are war mongers including Bernie
Best political speech of the 21st century, change my mind
I have a song dropping soon titled POVERTY with this speech ‼️‼️❤💯
Shoot me a link
Mr Belafonte. , you are so wise, this world needs you now. you had a wonderful way of expressing your thoughts. thank you for your wisdom.
He should have ran for president!
The more we know the more we grow. Harry Belafonte... he knows a lot.
The first place to turn that fire truck on was laughing when you said that. She calls your people super predators and has the gall to sit in your presence. As Jesse Peterson says, "AMAZING"
Hillary nodding when he is talking about the wreckage wrought by the Democratic Party is priceless. RIP to a real legend! It is super sad to see what that party was and has become.
They ARE WORST POLITICIANS THEN HILIRY..WHY YOU TARGET HER?
No matter what party in office they both are corrupt
Best speech I heard !
8:54 hillary laughs because she is the fire he needs to put out.
8:10
Thank you! 🙌🏾
The answer is no.
I love that lady with her hand on her mouth reaction. Ha!
Harry Belafonte shoulda ran for the oval office
All am say is 🇯🇲 blood 🩸 runnning through the honorable harry.
That was the day after my 1st birthday.
Hillary’s laugh reminds me of Cruella De’ville.
She is pure evil
Well it seems that everything said back then has applied since 2008 till now.
I’ve been saying this for a long time about those Republicans.. The current republicans are the old democrats from the 1960s and their descendants.
I just feel like he was referring to the politrickians sitting beside him.
I believe it was because he spoke against the evil and spoke the truth.
A MAN right here
It seems the things that he speaks about is happening now.
He called out the evil of the democratics
Cease you from the man whose breath is in his nostrels: for wherein is he to be esteemed?
I wonder if obama and hilary knew harry was talking about them throughout his entire speech. I loved it and there was nothing they could do or say. Harry was spitting all kind of truth bombs laying on hard.
this great man
# LiStEn 🎧..kÉèNLeY & u'Ll comprehend ... 💯% , MaY hIs soul.. ⚰️ .. reSt weLl AhHmen ... !
Also, Hillary's evil fake laughter throughout this video is highly disturbing.
Just as evil as ALL THE PRESIDENTS ,POLITICIANS BEFORE HER...
👏👏👏
What did he mean by the Christian Right?
RIP king
If you are African person. You know exactly who he talking to I ain't got to say. You know exactly who he's talking to bro. And you also know who he's talking at I'm going to leave it at that
The democrats probably got rid of him after saying what he said.
Could be… Obama’s chef is found dead @ Martha’s Vineyard
It was clear that he did not like Hillary. Did he even look at her once besides when he references here (not by name) at 13:26?
Why do we clap every time we hear something good ? Just listen to the message lol
GLORYYY HALLELUYAH
They did this with the war on Iraq and Ukraine. Both parties. There is no puritan party when one knows they can pimp yo black ass, the other can do the same.
10:30 ❤💯
That female demon uncomfortable like most of them get when speaking facts
And you put these very democrats to power after what this guy said about them!!!
Yeah because the other team is worse. There are systemic issues.
What that old saying…. 2 wrongs don’t make a right?
Stop looking for help from those monsters to help. We are going to have fix that ourselves. It sameway our ppl before us did.
Good highlight on how blacks became democrats, and how the southern white became republicans.
What a shame and a tragedy that just about 3 years of hearing all these, Obama forgot about all of it or turned it upside down 😢. Felt it necessary to liberate Libyans from Gaddafi for a better life when his own under his nose were still hungry and neglected 😭! God is looking 🙄
He was wrong about a lot of dems becoming REPUBLICANS. It was only about two. Why did they switch?
Not "AMERICA" but "NORTH AMERICA" specifically.
Folk want (inclusion) in a system that's built for (exclusion) and not by those who want inclusion.
That the problem in a nutshell.
If Folks that was "excluded" spent as much energy on build off the (EXCLUSIONS) image how far a people would have become.
Question: how many democrats leaders ran to republican party. Asking for a friend.
iT IS NOT POVERTY MR. BELAFONTE. IT IS LAZINESS.
Nah, it's poverty!!!!! Definitely and definitively!
😮 @ 8:12
2024 even Bernie turned in to a snake
America needs Jesus ✝️🙏 1st, not a bankrupt politician political party.
Well, Mr. Belafonte, Barack only proved to be more disappointment......didn't he?
And what has been done...nothing a waste of breath on deaf ears...but keep supporting Obama he's done great for poverty