The Filibuster Has Always Been Racist, and It’s Time for It To Go | The Amber Ruffin Show

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @SteveSmartPoetryandMusic
    @SteveSmartPoetryandMusic 3 года назад +368

    'They're probably gonna do a racism'. Amber, your playful use of language is a delight!

  • @ObscureRP
    @ObscureRP 3 года назад +271

    "You know... like police."
    Oof! Just brutal. Here all day for the real talk.

    • @mwater_moon2865
      @mwater_moon2865 3 года назад +4

      Though not totally true! the police are also used against poor people and brown people, they didn't even rate a bill to be filibustered ;)

  • @FaeQueenCory
    @FaeQueenCory 3 года назад +220

    Hey, Strom Thurmond does *NOT* have the most klansman sounding name.
    Tom Cotton exists.

    • @jdunlap850
      @jdunlap850 3 года назад +1

      A worthy successor.

  • @PrydeWater901
    @PrydeWater901 3 года назад +424

    Amber Ruffin’s “How Did We Get Here”. The nicest way to get the shittiest information.

    • @creativewriter3887
      @creativewriter3887 3 года назад +17

      It's like "Schoolhouse Rock" for adults!!

    • @PrydeWater901
      @PrydeWater901 3 года назад +1

      @@creativewriter3887 you gotta put that one up so EVERYONE can see it!!!!

    • @creativewriter3887
      @creativewriter3887 3 года назад +3

      @@PrydeWater901 Thanks! I'll make a separate comment so all can see! :) "The more you know.". lol

    • @neen42
      @neen42 3 года назад +1

      Understandable, entertaining, and memorable.

    • @stoodmuffinpersonal3144
      @stoodmuffinpersonal3144 3 года назад +1

      Exactly

  • @Omni0404
    @Omni0404 3 года назад +194

    I wonder how long Amber has wanted to host her own show like this. She's killin' it

    • @kevinhanson6106
      @kevinhanson6106 3 года назад +4

      WORD!

    • @neen42
      @neen42 3 года назад +5

      We've needed her for a loooong time!

  • @jazzanarchy
    @jazzanarchy 3 года назад +168

    How did we get here?
    Racism.
    This has been, how did we get here.

  • @williamsimkulet7832
    @williamsimkulet7832 3 года назад +73

    I'm okay with the "old" filibuster; let them actually bother to stand up and talk indefinitely. You really think Ted Cruz is going to bother to work for a living?

    • @Pampersnoot
      @Pampersnoot 3 года назад +13

      Ted Cruz gave a 21 hour anti-ObamaCare speech.

    • @chezmoi42
      @chezmoi42 3 года назад +27

      They need to stay on topic and pertinent at all times - no more Seuss.

    • @Gsoup83
      @Gsoup83 3 года назад +2

      @@Pampersnoot but he didnt have to talk about bill only. that should be a requirement. if i am not mistaken he read a books.

  • @morganwright9108
    @morganwright9108 3 года назад +144

    “Oh, you sweet, summer child...”

    • @jsl151850b
      @jsl151850b 3 года назад +9

      Bless your heart!

    • @CanItAlready
      @CanItAlready 3 года назад +4

      I was not prepared for that. LOL

    • @kevinhanson6106
      @kevinhanson6106 3 года назад +2

      That was so sweet and old timey Southern!

    • @CatherinePearl100
      @CatherinePearl100 3 года назад

      @@kevinhanson6106 True, but it’s from game of thrones, the Northerners’ name for a naive person.

  • @globbyakaweirdjellyguy954
    @globbyakaweirdjellyguy954 3 года назад +72

    I agree with Amber. If you’re going to pull a filibuster, you should have to stand in pointy, uncomfortable shoes and talk the whole time. Let’s see how long these senators last then.

    • @SL-lz9jr
      @SL-lz9jr 3 года назад +1

      While wearing Spanx !

  • @audrawarrick3118
    @audrawarrick3118 3 года назад +119

    Amber makes my life so much happier. I want her to have a nightly show on network so I can, hopefully one day, go see her in person. Smart, funny, caring. She's the friend we all need.

  • @AnimefortheLazyman
    @AnimefortheLazyman 3 года назад +165

    “...like police.” That was an amazing line.

  • @Miollvynir
    @Miollvynir 3 года назад +128

    "Theeeeey're probly gonna do a racism."
    Yes. Yes they are.

  • @purplepride7
    @purplepride7 3 года назад +174

    How did we get better info from a comedian than school? Preach it Amber!

    • @wakandaforever616
      @wakandaforever616 3 года назад +25

      Because the whole foundation of school is to make you a better worker not a better thinker

    • @benzaiten933
      @benzaiten933 3 года назад +24

      because those approving textbooks, curriculum and employment are backwards GOP racists themselves - or at least in the south.

    • @sambathehusqueen9909
      @sambathehusqueen9909 3 года назад +12

      America has an indoctrination system, education is dangerous to the establishment.

    • @TeacherTaj
      @TeacherTaj 3 года назад +9

      @@benzaiten933 Educator here: text books for history are only approved by a Texas-based parental organization that leans toward White-Nationalism very heavily, and has for the last 30 years; proof. Preach sister.

    • @MaryamofShomal
      @MaryamofShomal 3 года назад +2

      Republicans.

  • @wim0104
    @wim0104 3 года назад +45

    they can email it in!? what they get paid for!?

  • @deamenique
    @deamenique 3 года назад +251

    Amber has ruined all other late night for me. She needs a nightly show!

    • @GameJeannie
      @GameJeannie 3 года назад +4

      Yes, please!

    • @ammaleslie509
      @ammaleslie509 3 года назад +13

      Worth waiting for though. Like John Oliver. And keeps the quality really high.

    • @creativewriter3887
      @creativewriter3887 3 года назад +8

      I know, right? I mean, that's a big YES for a show that's entertaining AND educational for adults! Who knew?

    • @vo.544
      @vo.544 3 года назад +2

      I believe she does. On Peacock.

    • @TehMomo_
      @TehMomo_ 3 года назад +3

      John Oliver, Amber, and Seth Meyers are the only Late night people I watch anymore

  • @rysun8709
    @rysun8709 3 года назад +120

    America has two political parties and can't get anything done compared to many countries around the world who have more than two parties and function a lot better.

    • @tinaloye2014
      @tinaloye2014 3 года назад +19

      That’s why. When you are competing with 5 other parties, you learn to work together to not fall apart but it’s it’s just 2 parties, they can focus on fighting each other

    • @jannaostoya
      @jannaostoya 3 года назад +8

      Okay. We can test your theory: we just need 1, 2, maybe three more parties. I hereby join the Amber Ruffin Let's Get Started party!

    • @rysun8709
      @rysun8709 3 года назад

      @@tinaloye2014True, D & R the polar opposites of each other

    • @HolyGhostofBobbyLupo
      @HolyGhostofBobbyLupo 3 года назад

      A lot of other countries also dont believe in a bill of rights in a constitution. A lot of countries dont believe in freedom of speech. Which country do you think is better?

  • @NahlaAnwer
    @NahlaAnwer 3 года назад +43

    Your How Did We Get Here segment should win all the awards.

  • @thepigcowtopusproject
    @thepigcowtopusproject 3 года назад +27

    "Voting is their job"!!! I'm an art teacher. Imagine if I started a filibuster at the start of every 30 minute class 😈😈😈

    • @TeacherTaj
      @TeacherTaj 3 года назад +4

      I was a history teacher. Why did I never try this and then use it when I got my reviews from Admin? Yo, Prince- I was just demonstrating a filibuster for you. 3's across the board, right? :)

    • @toolguyslayer1
      @toolguyslayer1 3 года назад

      Thanks for being a teacher

    • @toolguyslayer1
      @toolguyslayer1 3 года назад

      @@TeacherTaj thank you for being a teacher

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage 3 года назад +130

    Maybe a thing specifically made to stop the Senate from doing it's job should be taken out of the Senate's toolkit?
    That's just crazy enough to work!

    • @lisagulick4144
      @lisagulick4144 3 года назад

      But try to get rid of it, and guess what happens?
      (edit) That is, unless we vote them out and elect a super-majority who can override it!

  • @rpavlik1
    @rpavlik1 3 года назад +86

    A closer look into the past that you may have intentionally not been taught, or maybe just accidentally. (My high school education in the early 00s had me believe senators still had to stand up and talk then...)

    • @rev.rachel
      @rev.rachel 3 года назад +11

      Yeah I thought they had to talk the whole time until 10 minutes ago when I watched this video...

  • @Azamra18
    @Azamra18 3 года назад +29

    You are so spot on. How you remain funny in middle of this sadness and chaos is amazing to me.

    • @joehalliday6081
      @joehalliday6081 2 года назад

      You found that funny?

    • @Azamra18
      @Azamra18 2 года назад

      @@joehalliday6081
      Read my comment again.

    • @joehalliday6081
      @joehalliday6081 2 года назад

      @@Azamra18 you said he remained funny. That is your judgement of what he said. So again, you found that funny. Why read it again mr obtuse?

  • @MariaVosa
    @MariaVosa 3 года назад +53

    Me before watching the video: I know filibuster is bad
    Me after: Wow. It's even worse than I imagined.

    • @HolyGhostofBobbyLupo
      @HolyGhostofBobbyLupo 3 года назад

      It's only bad when Republicans do it...its ok when Democrats use it
      ...check out the history of the democratic party

  • @monisolaelliott9346
    @monisolaelliott9346 3 года назад +34

    I thought I was crazy cuz the sink at work would not recognize my hands when I tried to wash them! So it isn’t just me..

    • @kimbookish
      @kimbookish 3 года назад +7

      I'm so white I practically glow and they won't recognize me, either. I look like I'm trying to do some interpretive hand dance under those things...

    • @lexiavoyne9298
      @lexiavoyne9298 3 года назад +2

      Same @monisola

    • @TeacherTaj
      @TeacherTaj 3 года назад +4

      I watched my bro try and it didn't work so I thought it was broken. Told him to use mine. It didn't work. But gurl, why would we expect otherwise? Look at the sink: it's straight up white porcelain! Shoulda known...

    • @soniasonia2518
      @soniasonia2518 3 года назад +1

      @@kimbookish I resemble this comment.

  • @SpaceMagicStorm
    @SpaceMagicStorm 3 года назад +17

    Mitch McConnell is the only senator to block his own bill... So you say any of the 99 others but it's legit any of the 100 that can block the bill 😂

  • @juliedesaulniers5899
    @juliedesaulniers5899 3 года назад +28

    From Canada here. But if their job is to vote, it seems just one person shouldn’t be able to « just say no » and nobody can do anything about it. It just doesn’t make sense 😤

  • @rfresa
    @rfresa 3 года назад +18

    Fun fact: The word "filibuster" comes from the Dutch word "vrijboeter," or "freebooter", an old word for "pirate".

  • @whipnchainbarbi
    @whipnchainbarbi 3 года назад +33

    How do you find out who downvotes? Asking for a friend who wants to trip them

    • @MariaVosa
      @MariaVosa 3 года назад +2

      The IPs are all coming from inside the House...

  • @skippss01
    @skippss01 3 года назад +5

    The more things change, the more they stay the same

  • @creativewriter3887
    @creativewriter3887 3 года назад +14

    On the suggestion of another commenter.. I"m putting my comment here.... Amber's "How Did We Get Here" is "Schoolhouse Rock" for Adults!! Who knew a segment can be so entertaining AND educational?? :). What do you all think?

  • @fblthp437
    @fblthp437 3 года назад +55

    This show is amazing

  • @tbonemalone3407
    @tbonemalone3407 3 года назад +3

    They should have to stand with full bladders in high heels and get ice water poured on their heads every ten minutes, and then a heat lamp pointed at their face the rest of the time. It should be horrible!! What hot garbage!!! It’s absolutely ridiculous that these laws are still in place and we elect these people who are supposed to make changes and they are so selfish and self serving, it makes me sick. Thank you for another educational video. ❤️

  • @ceceliawight7059
    @ceceliawight7059 3 года назад +10

    How rich folks keep everyone else from having nice things, oops, I meant basic needs.

  • @tarawalker7193
    @tarawalker7193 3 года назад +21

    This country makes me sick.

    • @hitreset0291
      @hitreset0291 3 года назад +7

      Nah just politicians and the mega-rich make me sick.

  • @leongolgo9950
    @leongolgo9950 3 года назад +6

    She is the spoonful of sugar and the medicine both.

  • @ekdaufin1485
    @ekdaufin1485 3 года назад +3

    Knocking on a door was charged with 2 felonies??? This is the first I’ve heard of this! 🤬

    • @kevinhanson6106
      @kevinhanson6106 3 года назад +2

      Look online; there's video of it all!

    • @soniasonia2518
      @soniasonia2518 3 года назад +1

      I agree. Tjus should have been major headlines for a while.

  • @clw4430
    @clw4430 3 года назад +7

    Amber and team, thanks for helping me laugh even at some of the most horrible stuff. I've had a knot in my stomach since I saw the first report (Rachel Maddow about 24 hours ago) on the new Georgia law.

  • @meredithburton7918
    @meredithburton7918 3 года назад +7

    America's 'great democracy ' is very confusing.

    • @MariaBareiss
      @MariaBareiss 3 года назад +1

      it is! The electoral college is another BS policy that stems from political arrogance.

  • @tamathafevs
    @tamathafevs 3 года назад +8

    'Segregation O'Confederate' - comedy genius!

  • @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460
    @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460 3 года назад +22

    Please keep teaching them, Amber. Please.

  • @shellyjustice7227
    @shellyjustice7227 3 года назад +39

    Such a bright and beautiful young woman, I love amber

  • @MhmOk9509
    @MhmOk9509 3 года назад +14

    One of the best segments ever for any late night show! Thank you Amber!!

  • @ConSepTg
    @ConSepTg 3 года назад +8

    When I laugh and cry at the same time I call it "madness". That's what I feel at the end of this video

  • @tifforo1
    @tifforo1 3 года назад +5

    More like, "the filibuster has always been attractive to obstinate people, and racists have a long history of being obstinate."

  • @complainielainie
    @complainielainie 3 года назад +50

    Amber’s fits are so fly

    • @jsl151850b
      @jsl151850b 3 года назад +6

      She dresses well too!

  • @louissallie225
    @louissallie225 3 года назад +15

    Not legislative !#%&$ blocking!!! 😂☠🤣✊🏾😏🧜🏾‍♂️

  • @lonelylantern9135
    @lonelylantern9135 3 года назад +4

    "Oh you sweet summer child" Love it!

  • @kaceybongarzone4977
    @kaceybongarzone4977 3 года назад +6

    Yes, let us vote Blue (no matter who) and let them get that bs out of there

    • @A311Fan
      @A311Fan 3 года назад +4

      The "no matter who" is what is holding us back. The DNC needs to listen to the people

  • @bruce8443
    @bruce8443 3 года назад +14

    Absolutely correct.

  • @skinnytreepea
    @skinnytreepea 3 года назад +17

    There are so many weekly late night slots that amber should be taking over. Cough* Any of the Jameses..

    • @kevinhanson6106
      @kevinhanson6106 3 года назад +5

      No, because then she would have to play the corporate America game and her monologues could not be so scathing honest and on point

    • @thewildbunchASD
      @thewildbunchASD 3 года назад +3

      Corden is great too. Looking forward to that cross over with Amber.

  • @jesipohl6717
    @jesipohl6717 3 года назад +6

    id love to see john oliver and amber ruffin unload on some stuff together

    • @tammystockley-loughlin7680
      @tammystockley-loughlin7680 3 года назад +1

      That would be great...I would definitely watch. Positive vibes from New Hampshire and try to be kind to each other and yourself during this pandemic and social crisis

  • @AdrianMoseley
    @AdrianMoseley 3 года назад +1

    5:26 "They're probably going to do a racism" Learning and Laughing.

  • @NotYourMother11
    @NotYourMother11 3 года назад +17

    JOHN C. CALHOUN!!! He will always be my nemesis.

    • @jsl151850b
      @jsl151850b 3 года назад +3

      Isn't that the name of a cartoon rooster?

  • @kazza6078
    @kazza6078 3 года назад +22

    This is your best segment.

  • @allgeekthings
    @allgeekthings 3 года назад +2

    "Lesley. I love you. You can get it." 🥰
    🎵 I'm willing to wait for it. 🎵 🤣🤣
    I love Aber so much!

    • @MariaBareiss
      @MariaBareiss 3 года назад

      RIIIIIIGHT?!?!?!? I loved the Hamilton reference, tooo!

  • @michaelleiner9004
    @michaelleiner9004 3 года назад +19

    Came to hear amber talk, pleasantly surprised with a Hamilton reference. 🥰

    • @benzaiten933
      @benzaiten933 3 года назад +2

      well yeah, let us face it most of us have only become familiar with Hamilton and Burr thanks to the musical. sure, we may have heard their names before but it was a "what did he do again?" situation. same, of course, with other historical characters making an appearance.

  • @TF_Tony
    @TF_Tony 3 года назад +3

    The two-party system truly is Britain's worst global export.

  • @sashapaloooza
    @sashapaloooza 3 года назад +5

    How did we get here is one of the best segments ever. Thanks Amber!

  • @Biscuitplease
    @Biscuitplease 3 года назад +5

    She reminded of Aunt Viv preaching about history... magnificent

  • @Daymickey
    @Daymickey 3 года назад +4

    They’re gonna “do a racism” 😂

  • @jojocortez5717
    @jojocortez5717 3 года назад +4

    I love beginning my morning with Amber.

  • @KinlochTheMusical
    @KinlochTheMusical 3 года назад +5

    That bejewelled bowtie!!!!! Wow. Incredible.

  • @skillz1855
    @skillz1855 3 года назад +7

    Do more on this topic please the world needs to hear it

  • @LemonThymeArt
    @LemonThymeArt 3 года назад +9

    Thank you ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @josephsingleton8738
    @josephsingleton8738 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely on point about the filibuster....

  • @mireillelebeau2513
    @mireillelebeau2513 3 года назад +4

    Amber is my best love history teacher now, and "how did we get here" my best history segment

  • @yolandaray6862
    @yolandaray6862 3 года назад +1

    We do have flying cars, they are called airplanes.

  • @nickdegroot222
    @nickdegroot222 3 года назад +2

    Segregation O’Confederate ! 🤣

  • @TheLastEmperor1
    @TheLastEmperor1 3 года назад +4

    Thank you Amber!

  • @indigowolf556
    @indigowolf556 3 года назад +5

    Amber you make a great teacher. You explain things in an easy-to-understand matter with a little bit of humor. You're the best!❤❤😊

  • @kazza6078
    @kazza6078 3 года назад +9

    This is also one of my favorite outfits so far

  • @grege5074
    @grege5074 3 года назад +1

    i'm waiting for there to be a segment where it opens
    "Grocery stores have been a fixture in America, and do not have roots in racism"

  • @mango907
    @mango907 3 года назад +17

    I like amber

    • @PrydeWater901
      @PrydeWater901 3 года назад +4

      Who doesn’t?!?! 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @stephaniedykes4157
    @stephaniedykes4157 3 года назад +1

    John C. Calhoun and Strom Thurmond were both U.S. Senators from South Carolina.

  • @georgeb.wolffsohn30
    @georgeb.wolffsohn30 3 года назад +1

    Pointy uncomfortable shoes. . .🤣😁🤣😁😂🤣😁😂🤣😁

  • @zesty9815
    @zesty9815 3 года назад +2

    “Oh, you sweet summer child!” (5:00)

  • @456012
    @456012 3 года назад +2

    That Mel Gibson line really came out of nowhere

  • @zekegonzalez3881
    @zekegonzalez3881 3 года назад +8

    Love your show and you Amber!!

  • @naomibee8881
    @naomibee8881 3 года назад +4

    Amen sister 🙏🏼🙂

  • @Grim_Beard
    @Grim_Beard 3 года назад +3

    I got 99 problems, and a Mitch is one.

  • @cmarie1759
    @cmarie1759 3 года назад +10

    Brilliant 🧡😉

  • @chungstermunster
    @chungstermunster 3 года назад +13

    umm, i love you. thank you for making my evenings more enjoyable :) you are my favorite nightly show!!!!!

  • @jsl151850b
    @jsl151850b 3 года назад +6

    We hear 'Filibuster' and think it's Jimmy Stewart in *Mr Smith Goes To Washington.*
    Everyone loves Jimmy Stewart!

    • @ammaleslie509
      @ammaleslie509 3 года назад

      Back when there were some decent Republicans

  • @boomerlady
    @boomerlady 3 года назад +2

    so knowledgeable. Breaks it down for us!

  • @JenAngel21
    @JenAngel21 3 года назад +3

    I would listen to amber talk for 24 hours

  • @minervaminavera2347
    @minervaminavera2347 3 года назад

    I watch the commercials all the way through to support the show.
    It’s an amazing show. It’s literally for the whole family (except maybe a few skits). I want everyone to see it bc each episode offers the viewer an opportunity to learn, expand your views, it shows how you can be without picking on a group. Plus musical numbers are so clever and funny. Don’t even get me started on the clothing department on point, it’s gets snazzier every time. I can go on and on about this show, but needless to say I love this show 💖🎉💎🎡

  • @kokonadosian
    @kokonadosian 3 года назад +1

    "I'm willing to wait for it"
    -Amber Ruffin, 2021

  • @Kalyandra
    @Kalyandra 3 года назад +2

    I am loving this attitude.

    • @hebeep3181
      @hebeep3181 3 года назад

      I love your moms cheeks

  • @JennyverseLive
    @JennyverseLive 3 года назад +5

    The whole thing is 1000% incomprehensible nonsense.

  • @rubygallagher9289
    @rubygallagher9289 3 года назад +2

    Best explanation ever. Thanks.

  • @jeromeshockley9572
    @jeromeshockley9572 3 года назад +1

    Wow. Somebody should show this video to Tomi Lauren of FOX News.

  • @jaytree3930
    @jaytree3930 3 года назад +2

    Content completely approved 😂😂😂

  • @simone6803
    @simone6803 3 года назад

    "Lesley, I love you and... you can get it... and.. I'm willing to wait for it", I've never replayed a moment like this on any other late night shows... not even on Amber's show and it IS amazing... Hey, Amber... I see you, wow

  • @uthmanbaksh3530
    @uthmanbaksh3530 3 года назад

    Love these segments! Just wished that I got this same education in my US history classes.

  • @tiffanyanderson9437
    @tiffanyanderson9437 3 года назад +2

    Teach, Amber!!

  • @loriwiggins3892
    @loriwiggins3892 3 года назад +1

    Oh, my. The filibuster should go the way of the dodo. Byeeeeeee!

  • @justiceanointedcourage7665
    @justiceanointedcourage7665 2 года назад +1

    provide all prison services. Among the 45 states that provided data (representing 1.29 million of the 1.33 million total people incarcerated in all 50 state prison systems), the total cost per inmate averaged $33,274 and ranged from a low of $14,780 in Alabama to a high of $69,355 in New York. Eight states-Alaska, California,

  • @si3gnal
    @si3gnal 3 года назад +1

    Ohhhh, Not the automatic sinks!! Oh the truthiness!! Bwwaaahahahahha!!!

  • @creativewriter3887
    @creativewriter3887 3 года назад

    Isn't there some way to challenge the constitutionality of the Fillibuster and have it removed?

  • @kokonadosian
    @kokonadosian 3 года назад +1

    I say see how long they can talk 😹😹😹😹

  • @dorseywsg
    @dorseywsg 3 года назад +2

    This is great and very real!