@@andreizhitkov5012 Perhaps putin believes he is losing his virility so he needs to show the world he can still get a stiffy by invading another country.
@@andreizhitkov5012 just as Afghanistan was the downfall of the Soviet Union and drained it dry, Ukraine will be what is the downfall of Putin and his authoritarian regime. The west has fully United against Russia and will fund and supply rebels in Ukraine until the war completely crippled the Russian economy
We were all taught geography, but very few choose to remember it until someone is bombing someone. Those that believe different show their arrogance about the way they treat others. Kinda like so many US citizens who refuse to learn a language other then what they grew up with. While I appreciate that comedians often manage to bring about a sincere thoughtfulness to many bad actors, as of the past 10 to 20 years people been banning even comedians who tell the truths many are trying to suppress.
I won't lie that ran a little too true for me, I physically winced when he said that lol it's not that I'm uneducated, I'm a software engineer, but I'll fully admit I've always been pretty ignorant when it come to geography. It's never been my strong suit nor has it really been an interest of mine to learn, but I have been trying to be better about it in the more recent years.
The thing is Jon, you too, as a comedian, for many years, have taken on many serious, important issues and educated the public about them. I appreciate you so much for that.
His response to the American offer to fly him to safety, “I don’t need a ride, I need ammunition” will go down in history as much as; it’s better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
BALLS OF STEEL, UTMOST BRAVERY!!! MAD RESPECT to this man. I’ve never seen a leader like this in my lifetime. I’ve seen other videos of ordinary Ukrainians also showing their patriotism and courage. America, THIS is REAL patriotism. Not the virtue-signalling cliches we see.
I have nothing to add to this but a round of applause. Patriotism is a love of your country, not a willingness to destroy it to make a point. We are witnessing role models.
Zelensky is leading in the way that every leader should. He is listening to advisors and showing faith in his General Officer Corps' ability to command. This is what good leaders do. Everything about how Ukraine defends itself reflects this. There really could not be a better man to lead Ukraine through this.
@@mairedaly4926 In 2014 the CIA along with Neo Nazis overthrew the government of Ukraine. America picked the president and the Nazis run the military it seems to work well because it has you fooled.
Never knew the greatness of Ukraine. What an incredibly strong and inspirational people. What a leader Zelensky is, providing courage, strength and grace not just to his people, but to the rest of us as well. He is reminding us of what the whole point of this democratic experiment is all about, what the tenets of our culture truly are every damn day. The world cannot lose this man, he is so different than the bland characters of our politics, a true example of what real leadership looks like. My heart goes out to them.
"Courage and grace" from behind a camera and dozens of armed guards, begging the world to do the fighting for him. The clown was too dumb to actually secure alliances before he provoked Russia and now the people, not him, are paying for it. That man needs to surrender himself to the authorities and face a trial for his crimes.
I think you need to watch Jimmy Dore. Ukraine , neo nazis infiltrate every level of government and military. The far right are running the country not the president. . Why doesn’t Russia as a sovereign country have the right to defend his country from the far right in Ukraine and nato which are getting closer and closer. Don’t tell me the U.S would have nuclear weapons straight att them right on its door step. These guys no nothing it total propaganda intended or not
@@melmorrison1400 did anyone attacked Russia? Remember US had those at doorstep courtesy Russia in the past in Cuba ..so yeah sure why not .. if you feel like Bully u have to defend from everyone
@@threegenders201 The "best of a bad bunch" is still bad. We should always call out authoritarian mouthpieces, no matter what figure, party or deity they align themselves with.
BTW I absolutely love and respect you Jon Stewart. Daily Show was the and will always be a masterpiece. 👌 If you read this Jon. You educated me more than my teachers did. So forever thankful.
I saw a beautiful 20-something ukranian woman on Facebook who had commented on a post, I looked at her profile and she's an artist, she loves music, spending time with her family etc and just over a week ago she was living life just like us. I just commented saying that I'm sending her love from australia and that I hope she is okay and she stays safe, she love hearted my comment and thinking about her situation actually made me cry. Such a small thing but it just reminded me that these people are our brothers and our sisters and they are just like us.
Jon, I believe you finally found what and why you are here now! You were born, conceived or whatever fucken adjective you want to use. This is the time and place you meant for! Love you man!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Seeing the video of the Russian armored vehicle purposefully running over the fleeing civilian vehicle, which is then followed by footage of Ukranians banding together to save the person who remains alive in the destroyed vehicle, it really brings into focus how utterly meaningless and senseless the "culture war" is in the grand scheme of things. These Ukranians may not have known each other before they went to save that person, but they risked life and limb during an active invasion to work together to save a life of a fellow Ukranian. Heck, the amount of compassion they show to the enemy is also astounding in the face of such naked aggression. The Ukranian people have to worry about surviving until tomorrow in their own homes, and we still have people worried about perceived "wins" and "losses" in some insignificant "culture war." The people running the "sides" of that culture war - the two major political parties and the mainstream and social media companies who act as their mouthpieces - are the only winners in that war and strive to keep us separated to keep the fires of war burning. We need leaders more like Volodymyr Zelenskyy who are unifiers, builders and defenders rather than dividers, destroyers and belligerents. My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine, and I hope you are all happy and safe in your homes very, very soon.
Speaking for Humanity is speaking for Peace. More, Zelenskyy is now speaking for new Global institutions for World Peace. Respect. This is the Truth we can support.
Jon don't underplay yourself, you transformed American discourse in an incredible way. We could of had just a run away fascist state if we didn't have dissenting voices. You've inspired me since I was a kid.
President Zalesky's courage, integrity, honor, character, his incorruptible patriotism, loyalty, and dedication to country, culture, and people has started a wave of consciences. Globally he is the most respected and admired individual and leader in the world. If all leaders were of this caliber the dream of prosperity, freedoms, safety, and unification of humanitarianism would finally be realized. We all need to demand more of our leaders in America get over the great party divide.
Zelensky is really impressive. Wish our leaders were like that. I find it highly entertaining that a bunch of people who elected a reality TV star and a blithering idiot to the White House in 2016 are talking smack on this man because he was an actor and comedian. After all, comedy is the last bastion of truth left in the world. It's the only place you're ever gonna hear people speak their minds legitimately and they are profoundly important when it comes to pointing out the absurdities that exist within society. I've never seen a truly talented comedian who is not also incredibly intelligent and insightful, and if people genuinely don't understand that they are missing out on a wonderful opportunity to learn a lot by listening to comics. I wonder if we're ever going to do anything about the education system in this country for real. Sad
Can't believe you make it about him when this happened on the current president. It's like an echoe chamber with you people. You point out how you love comics, when the guy you called an idiot is a literal comic and made fun of establishments and other leaders like a stand up until he got to the white house. You have to see that you contradicted yourself in your comment so many times.
@@bryanaa196 dude, troll elsewhere, I live in reality, and you will not get me to engage with your fairy tales. I'm a veteran of the US Air Force and a former high school English teacher, and I'm comfortable with how much I understand about how this country is being dand how to express myself I don't care what side you're on with thif%&j
So impressive he jailed his opposition and banned the free press that was against him and has a government full of curruption... Please get the facts straight not some left wing narrative he really isn't any better then Putin just newer
@@wuhanlabtech3580 Is that right? Pray tell then why his opposition was on the news yesterday talking standing with him? Speaking of getting your facts straight, there are other news outlets than Fox you can check. Again, troll somebody else. If you're not here to help solve the problem then you're here to make it worse, and I'm not interested. Either you support democracy or authoritarianism here, very simple. Have a nice day
Dear Jon, thanks for all you have given us. I have just emailed the Academy Awards (eternal optimist that I am) to request that they give an honorary award to Zelensky for a Servant of the People, and I have also requested that you present it. May someone listen and, in the unlikely event that they do, please present it.
I'm Irish. Fox News 'editorial' presenters are in a feed-back loop with their viewers. Whether the 'star' presenters' messaging is the chicken, or the innate opinions of their viewers are the egg is debatable. Fox couldn't modify or 'sanitise' the messaging, because the majority of viewers wouldn't accept that. The viewers have been indulged in their excesses by the company's agenda. It's a symbiotic relationship. Thankfully we don't have Fox News (or the even worse variants) in Europe. It was not commercially viable to provide Fox on cable to the very small number of interested customers here.
When Jon mentioned the father saying goodbye to his daughter at the train station, the father was actually on his way to fight alongside the Russian army against the Ukrainian military. I understand what Jon was trying to say, but that particular photo has a different back story than what MSM made it out to be.
It seems far right editorialists in western countries want to normalize Russia's behaviour in advance of turning their respective countries into the Russian state model. I think they would love a conservative authoritarian regime with an oligarchical inner circle that maintains the leader's power in exchange for wealth and luxury.
Jon do you not believe that the current administration could have done more to prevent this war? Do you not believe that they could be doing more to help Ukraine?
You need to listen to Aaron Maté's take on the conflict. He does a decent job of explaining the context over the scenario. The Legacy media has framed the Ukraine debacle in a somewhat disengenenious manner.
The best way to learn the truth is to listen to the comedians. Jan Gilles, a songwriter and former educator, said she hoped to learn skills from the comedians covered by the class in her own work. "Comedy is a powerful tool to say uncomfortable things that need to be said," Gilles said.
What?! Comedians are by far the smartest people in politics. They just spend their time making people laugh as opposed to making policy. But I disagree with John about the Russian people being injured physically. Americans weren't too broken up about the invasion and carnage we created in Iraq. We recovered quite nicely. Unfortunately.
When journalists keep telling us that Putin doesn’t think like a normal person are they really telling us that if Putin isn’t successful in his military pursuits, he won’t be going out in the same way as Hitler, Mussolini or Saddam Hussein but rather he will be going out with a bang? It’s not enough to pray for Ukraine we need to start praying or thinking about the bigger picture.
He's right about the media in this case and I think the key insight is that they're covering a story with a lot of content that's ongoing moment to moment and we want the media to tell us what's happening. It's when things get slow and the media still needs to feed the beast of content that you see more and more speculation and that outlandishness to get ratings.
This feels like one of those alternate reality scenarios you think of randomly and discuss the potential consequences of with friends while chilling on a Friday night but we know will probably never happen... except it actually did
I'm devastated as to who Jon Stewart has become. To hear him praise the media on their reporting of the situation with Ukraine after he lived through the lies they told about weapons of mass destruction is surreal. To think after all the lies they have told that we can trust them now? When all they are concerned with is ratings? I will never get over the heartbreak of losing Jon Stewart.
The mainstream media reporting has been downright atrocious. There is some high-quality independent journalism and open conversation happening on the war in Ukraine right now, but most, if not all, of it is from outside the US. This is why you don't model your world views by what a comedian thinks.
Comedy is the hardest gig in show business, running a country is a piece of cake. I have great respect for comedians. The best comedy comes through the filter of truth.
NPT(proliferation of nuclear wepaons ) was originally signed by three nuclear powers : Russia ,USA, UK, France .China gave somewhat weaker individual assutances!!!
To me, the only difference between Putins actions and the imperialist actions that were pre-forgiven in the segment before talking about it. Is pomp and circumstance. Which makes the difference about as big as the difference between lethal injection and the firing squad. Just "papering" over it, to make the people doing it feel and look better, with absolutely no end game difference to the one on the other side.
Do elaborate. What part of NATO involvement do you have a problem with? (whatever "involvement" means to you, they've been literally openly sending weapons to Ukraine and training their defense forces since the beginning, since the Russian invasion started in 2014, pray tell, what part of it was a "nefarious secret"?)
To respond to the “brethren” segment, as a person from Bosnia, I have some experience in this regard. As Bosnians, we were attacked by Serbia and certain people identifying as Serbian based on their religion who actually were born and raised in Bosnia. I am a Bosnian muslim (the current ethnic denomination is Bosniak), who grew up alongside people of all religions (Roman Catholic, Serbian orthodox, Jewish) and we all considered ourselves Bosnians. We basically speak the same languages (Bosnians and Serbians understand each other perfectly) and our mentality and demeanor are very similar. When I meet Serbians abroad it is as if I met a long lost cousin. However, at a certain point, there was a strong propaganda effort by Serbia to turn neighbors against neighbors. People who lived in Serbia did not believe there was war or war crimes in Bosnia, Bosniaks were dehumanized and demonized (“they are throwing Serbian children to lions in the zoo”) and that made war possible. Everything that is happening today in Ukraine and Russia, we have experienced first hand in Bosnia in the nineties.
“Not a single logical reason for doing this”? Jesus. Look at the history. Russia has been asking that NATO not put missiles on their doorstep for years. This is essentially the Cuban Missile Crisis, but with NATO and the US using Ukraine as its proxy. Talk about dumb. 🤣
It is definitely unlike NJ vs NY. Shame you would say something like that. But yey, we get the format, we thank you for tour dupport and a pleasure seeing you nack on The Daily Show.
Seriously - In future - if You are not a popular comedian, You should not be a President of a large country. If You are a comedian - 1st, that means You are emotionally and cognitively intelligent, talented. Stupid can not be comedian, so that is a good test, that You can perform in front of people without any risk to be ridiculous in a bad way, that you are sharp enough to not be easily distracted, ridiculed, provoked. There is a sentence that is becoming more and more popular "The supreme leader turned a clown while the clown became a hero". Never underestimate comedians. You could be a president!
Rabid dogs are threats to humanity. They are dealt with in the only possible way. Any other response puts everyone at risk. Compassion is a wonderful thing, and please feel free to risk your own life in its name, but putting other people at risk for your convictions is selfish and dangerous.
I usually expect a reasonable opinion from jon, but he's way off in this one. I guess that's the kind of brain rot living in the middle of the empire and watching their propaganda does to you, even the best ones. Putin didn't just decide to invade ukraine out of the blue, they've been negotiating for 8 years, specially about the donbass region, but after the 2014 coup that took neonazis to power in ukraine there's little logic and a whole lot of of chauvinism in that country politics. Putin has repeatedly said that ukraine joining nato was a red flag for russian security, and ukraine representatives, specially zelensky, kept pushing it. He even suggested they might pursue nuclear weapons again. Putin is no saint, of course, he's ruthless in many ways and also does what will benefit russian oligarchs most often than not, in spite of their own people if need be, but there are geopolitical interests that just can't be ignored. just imagine for a moment if russia decided to put a whole lot of weapons in mexico while repeatedly claiming the USA is threat to the world (and it actually is, you've been at war with most of the world by now, and the only country to use nuclear weapons against civilians). This war could've been avoided if the USA and its puppets (specially NATO) stopped acting like the world police and trying to talk with other countries reasonably for once, and not like everyone should automatically obey them. And, just to finish, zelensky is a clown, he gave a nice speech, but that also kept provoking russia, while letting the neonazi in his country run free, and bombarding the donbass region.
@@kromkake666 You don't have to believe me, or putin, or even your eyes from the many pictures and videos we have showing this isn't as simple as the "west" makes it out to be. All you have to know is that anywhere the USA puts their hands, their reverse midas touch makes everything go to shit. Just leave those people alone or you'll make a bad situation worse.
I wonder if the story about the Ukranian government offering 40k and asylum to russian soldiers if they surrender and say #MILLIONS is real. That would be legendary and also the most humane way to win a war.
Why is Putin doing this? Well imagine if Russia started packing anti-aircraft missiles or nukes in Mexico, near the American border. How would America respond?
He was a lawyer, then quit to do theatre, then did comedy. He became famous for playing the President of Ukraine on a comedy show, and announced his run for actual President on the show. And he became President. And now, he is commanding the nation against Putin. Incredible.
Holy s*** that's a Netflix documentary if I ever heard one. We can get a stupid documentary on Elizabeth Holmes or Razzlekahn before they've finished processing their arrests, but we don't have one on this guy yet?
And now he is losing his country back to Russia. Great job! Just like his spectacular job at rooting out all the corruption in Ukraine to make it the noblest country on the planet! 🤣🤣🤣 The retconning and propaganda that's going on is truly astonishing. Nobody gave two dookies when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014 under Obama and annexed Crimea. Intellectual dishonesty and virtue signaling at its finest.
@Roger Ortiz Gonzalez yup... Ukraine is the back alley of Europe that corrupt politicians and war mongering industries go to make their shady deals, and he did nothing to change that. And Stewart is shilling for him out of pure political tribalism with no regard for intellectual honesty. You don't have to support Putin to realize what a cesspool the Ukrainian government has been since its independence.
Since Zelensky's and the Klitschko brothers are getting so much respect for their courage I think we should also point out that Oleksandr Usyk, the current heavyweight champion who recently earned millions and was training to earn millions more in the UK returned home the day of the invasion in case he needs to be drafted. Ukrainian courage and selflessness is out of this world.
Yes, in a way they are even more courageous as they are not being attacked and it’s in their best interests to remain silent. There are lots of courageous people to admire in this awful war. Putin and his cronies look really bad and hopefully, this is the beginning of the end for these parasites.
I have always admired comedians as the cleverest, wittiest and biggest risk takers in the entertainment industry. As would be dictators have become more powerful throughout history, comedy and satire has been first on the banned list.
I think this is really the way to fight white supremacy. The KKK gathered support by using minstrel shows to spread their racist visions. Turning that around on them will be just as effective. Have you seen the white supremacists? Clown show!
As a person from Russia I’m devastated and shocked by this war. It’s a deep cultural shock cause we were raised with a fear and hate to even thinking that Russia can be aggressor but not a defender of our own territories. Of course there were a few military conflicts in 90-2000’s in Chechnya and Ossetia, but in general people felt thread of terrorism and somehow it was ok. I think probably it’s the same as feelings of Americans after 11/09. Not right for sure but kind of understandable. Now the situation is hard to believe! I don’t know how I’m personally gonna handle it. We’re ashamed here even it was not our decision but a decision of old mad man who I’m personally didn’t vote for. All prays and hopes for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Yep, I've never thought that 2014 would have a continuation, especially like that. So sorry for Ukrainians who die to Putin's ambition, this attack is terrible. I really hope they will stand up to Russian army for a couple of weeks - analysts say that it's the maximum time for a sustained operation an army can withstand right now
Fight for peace! War really sucks and so does Putin! I'm actually praying for God to take him out. You know, like getting rid of a terrible harmful virus. I'm for peace!
I am Ukrainian from Odessa, living in the US, this war makes no sense to anyone. If scenario was reverse, I would condemn Ukraine for wrong doing, but I agree with you, Putin is 100% wrong. Ordinary people of Russia will pay the price and it is not fair to them. Let us all stand for the right thing, all of us.
I found this extra funny because I was explaining Volodymyr Zelenskyy to some younger coworkers yesterday and I told them "imagine if Jon Stewart became president and was doing all of this."
@@rightwingersexposed8800 as if you do…you never even provided a single inclination that you even have a brain. You probably even need to add another ‘K’ to that name of your to come full circle.
I actually can imagine that. Jon self deprecates because it's funny, but he actually has very serious convictions and I think he too would stand up for his people were he in charge.
Jon Stewart did USO tours and gave a hell of a lot of support to US troops; in late 00s I was on my way back and forth between Iraq, Afghanistan, and the US. He was a hero of mine and all my fellow GIs.
He was able to put into words a lot of the things that had been on my mind. He's always had the ability to break complex issues down into an easy to understand manner. He really is quite gifted, although I'm sure he'd never take the compliment
I wish Jon hadn't left us during the '16 primaries. Having Hillary on as one of the last weeks guests was horrible. I wish I could just have a conversation with him about that. It all seemed perverse and suspect.
@@Slappy_McNasty_9090 His 90's talk-show host mannerisms sometimes undercut how genuinly he cares to connect and deliberate, but damn, it's good to have'im back ^^ Regarding his suggested inability to take compliments: He may not be overly devout but the tora teaches good works absent self-centered desire of recognition. I'm a catholic apostate and in No hurry to give props to religion, but beneficial social utility deserves some appreciation.
Yeah, they are so brave. Many of them have family in the Ukraine (or just really don't like invasions..) and it's amazing to see tgem protest knowing they will be arrested beforehand.. ❤️
Court Jesters were the only members of a kings court that could speak truth to power without being executed. There is no truer courage than being a comedian addressing the actions of our leaders. That's what Zelinski is and what you are to us, Jon.
All of Shakespeare's Fools (Midsummer Nights Dream, Twelfth Night, King Lear, et al) are his greatest characters, and in tarot the fool is card 0, a character who journeys through the major cards. And the best comedy, (in my opinion) is telling uncomfortable truths nobody wants to acknowledge, while you're out in the open for all to see. Great point of knowledge I have told many people.
@@ericburns469 You are correct in what you say, but there are other reasons also. It can show the person in power to be understanding, while also having the same use as the slave telling Rome's leaders that they are just men, and as a form of court gossip. You needed to be capable of reading people as a court jester.
Jon, I know you think you’re “just” a comedian, but many of us look up to you and wish you were one of our leaders. We need more smarts and jokes, and less wannabe thugs.
@@peterstafford4426 He's unlazy enough to know that "to lazy" is actually spelled "too lazy." And even if he doesn't "know" as much information as you know, genius, he knows how to analyze the information that comes his way.
Jon, take this for all it's worth: For the most of the last two decades, aside from a few very small bright pockets, most of us still watching you know that the spine of our country is the comedians.
Don't underestimate the effect you had on American politics Jon. Change isn't always fast. TDS had a massive role in deprogramming me from my right wing ideology in the mid aughts. Humor was the hook, exposing hypocrisy was the key.
@@senoJSR You make up your own mind based on what? How do you get your information? How did you manage to learn a language without another person to teach you? You are simply deluded if you think other people don't influence you from childhood onwards.
I'm sorry, I know this is super wordy and long, but I have several Ukrainian friends who I have been keeping in contact with, and I want to correct the record on the idea that support for Ukraine divides neatly along party lines. The Ukrainian people are worth fighting for, they are BEGGING for our help, and this can be a uniting moment for our country to step up. I'm a conservative, and let me say, Jon has to stop watching Fox News and thinking they speak for all, or even most, conservatives. I agree with Tucker and Laura on some things, but adamantly disagree on a lot of others, which is why I stopped watching Fox News myself. Don't let this be steered by politics, this is not partisan, it's about right and wrong. A lot of people, conservatives in particular, have been conditioned over the last 2 years to doubt everything the government and the media says. I have Ukrainian friends in Kyiv I have been trying to keep in regular contact with. I am not at all surprised by their fighting spirit and will. They are on average the finest, most polite people I've ever met, and I worked with a dozen different nationalities in Alaska. Putin thinks the world will back down, that his threat of force is enough to scare us into inaction. This is the most worthwhile fight of our generation, the Ukrainian people are the most deserving of our support, and our SACRIFICE, that we will ever find. This will be a defining moment. The US will suffer no matter what, so we can either suffer while standing by and allowing Ukraine to be destroyed by Putin, or we can choose the righteous path and confront the bully head on. We have a black belt, he is just a loud mouth.
How is biden bombing syria the second he got into office any more morally acceptable than what putin is doing to Ukraine right now? I haven't even seen anyone address this moral dilemma let alone provide a reasonable answer. I have friends in almost every country of the world, and I will never fight against them. I will however gladly go to war against the governments of every country who have collectively oppressed and stolen from all of us everywhere; the real war taking place is between the people of the world and the cancerous governments which have used a monopoly on violence to imprison citizens everywhere for centuries.
@@HighlyActiveFarms I hear ya, as an American I can't help but criticize my government first and foremost as it's the only one that I have the most slim sliver of hope of changing...though even the government of Ukraine isn't a monolith...Yeah, Zelensky is Jewish, but the Azov battalion ARE Nazi's, and I would wager the vast majority are others who don't have a voice and are just people doing their jobs and defending their homes... You're right on with the monopoly on violence/power (of law)...It is the plague that tempts and corrupts...We humans are novel creatures, when you have a new tool (assume an office in political terms), you WANT to use it...all you need is a little scapegoating...which is the only way I can see that people here in the US deal with that "Moral dilemma"... Tribalism...Otherization...Us/Them mentality ...call it what you will...
Please excuse my wordy reply, but I thought this was important to say. Jon is not saying that all conservatives are represented by Fox. He's attacking Fox and the bile they spew, and looking at that situation with sorrow. He's not attacking those who identify as Republican or saying they don't care, he's talking about the average Fox News host - & they are two very different groups of people. Despite being left-leaning, Jon Stewart has always fought for what he thinks is fair - fighting for justice for 9/11 first responders and the victims of military burn pits, many of whom are Republican. So his issue isn't with Republicans, he's been fighting for them, it's with this insane and constantly angry vitriol, masquerading as "neo conservatism" (but, in reality, is an addiction to conspiracy theories and anything anti-government) that Fox has come to embody over the past few years. You seem to be in the "traditional Republican" camp, based on your comments and logic, so I'm sure that he wasn't referring to you in any way. He was attacking how the Fox presenters get so caught up in culture wars, getting so angry over people saying "happy holidays", but support Putin when he is killing innocent children in Ukraine. It's not a "left vs right" thing, it's a "right vs wrong" thing. That's the way I understood him, anyway.
@Steve En It might be easier to look at things they've said that *couldn't* be described as "spewing bile". Hosts like Jennifer Griffin and Chris Wallace (before he left) have some journalistic integrity, but hosts like Laura Ingraham and Tucker Carlson spout hate-filled nonsense with absolutely no basis (aka bile). For example, Fox News were taken to court for Tucker Carlson's horrific falsehoods about immigrants and his own lawyers (rather than defend him by saying he was speaking the truth) declared he was an "entertainment show" and "not to be taken seriously", so therefore could not be held to journalistic standards such as evidence-based reporting or bias. This is a host on a *news* network. Not a comedy network, a news network, where people are tuning in to find out what's going on in the world and should be able to expect a level of professionalism and factual reporting. How can you be held to lesser standards than a TV drama and still sell yourself as "news"? The fact that they had no defence, legal or otherwise, for their outright lies means that it's legitimate to refer to their output as spewed bile.
You of all people should know that it´s the deep understanding of the human soul that makes a good comedian. Actually, the Ukranian president was built for what he does now, just as you were.
This made me imagine Jon Stewart as president of the United States, and I realized it's a thought I've had before, but not in a long time. Missed you so much Jon
@@chrismullaney9042 absolutely! The majority in the west have been so brainwashed for so long. The blatant lies told about Russia/ Ukraine is off the scale. Think you’d find ‘amazing Polly’ bitchute of interest- shows clearly how George soros has been imbedded in Ukrainian politics for thirty years.
I’m not convinced Stewart would stand up to putin based on this video. The cowardice of the western world has been laid bare. It’s disgusting. So basically all putin has to do is say the word “nuclear” and he can take any country he wants and USA will do nothing even if it is ally. Disgustinf
@@WildSkyMtn if by "stand up to him" you mean arm the Ukrainians and fight to the last one, I think anyone is brave enough to do this. If you mean put nuclear capable bases on Putin's border, I hope for the sake of all life on the planet nobody is that stupid.
@@chrismullaney9042 it’s been done by Obama. Research it.Estonia and Lithuania.. U.S, U.K., E.U are the instigators of all this. Not Russia. Think about it, NATO is funding the far right in Ukraine. Fact. Jim my D ore covers this on yt. They’re using Ukraine for a proxy war with Russia. Look at the last twenty years that Putin has been in power. Name a country he has invaded? Now compare that to U.S, U.K. and E.U...... Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya . They’ve absolutely devastated those countries, a million civilians killed ( murdered I’d say as it was an illegal war, half of those were children) Allegedly to bring in regime change and the usual bollocks of Democracy. Do a bit a critical thinking and tell me who is really the greatest threat to world peace?
How many times has Jon been asked if he would ever run for office? And his response has always been, 'I'm just a comedian,' 'I'm not qualified.' NO MORE EXCUSES STEWART
Jon Stewart would be a great President, which is exactly the reason why he would never run. Only if he were a lesser man would he chase that level of fame and power.
@@bigal5372 uhhh, I just wanted to point out that John Oliver would not be allowed to be VP. The whole point of a VP is that they become president if something happens to the president. In order to be president, you need to be a naturalized citizen (not saying it's right, just saying what it legally is)
I think the scary thing for most decent people is that being the president inevitably makes you a murderer by proxy. Jon maybe feels like he can be as effective as he needs to be just by himself here and within whatever causes he can help with, like the 9/11 first responders stuff.
When Jon gets interviewed, the interviewers often ask Him why he stopped the daily show. They imply there is some sort of void in the political comedy space without his voice. Jon is quick to tell them the space is more full then ever, just look at Meyers, Bee, Noah etc. But what I think all those shows lack- that Jon was the KING of - is what he says here. The way they would dig through the archives, and make a hypocrisy montage is still unparalleled today. It was scathing. It was poignant. You don’t think they felt shame? They must have felt something. Miss those days. Absolute GOAT
I know. I still think Bush vs Bush is the king clip. These idiots are so cartoonishly bad that many times the comedian needs to just get out of the way and string a series of clips to have a moron tear themselves apart through clips. Recently, I was think about how it would be perfect of someone could make videos of Fox news out of sync. Like, use comments they made about Democratic Presidents, but edit it so it looks like they are saying those things about the Republican president and vice versa. They have always been wither entirely anti president or pro president depending on who is in office and what better way to show what hypocrites they are by having the words meant for one side slung against the other side. It would be epic, yet nobody has picked up the clip war mantle.
Also, it really was the news. I remember watching Condaleeza Rice in front of Congress during the day and keeping in my head the three main takeaways. And that night on the Daily Show, they told the audience each of those three takeaways, plus a joke.
Zelensky was offered a way out of Ukraine, his response... " I need ammunition, not a ride." That is a leader. Our politicians are babies in comparison.
@@NickKautz It wasn't American expansion or the American military complex that declared war on Ukraine, it was Putin. Putin is the imperialist in this situation. The US did not instigate this.
@@Khronogi He see's how the NATO and UN are building up forces and weapons in Ukraine, training their troops, and installing an obedient regime, while also attempting to pollute Russian society with 'woke' power tactics. It's the hallmarks of a coming invasion or coup, which is why he's explicitly attacked weapons targets and military threats.
Did you really need to wait to hear hear. No offence, but you should've figured that out years ago, they all only slow what suits then, so watching one to get basic, simple facts of what's going on in the works, you need to watch 8 channels from across the globe to isn't any idea of what's actually going on
@@Khronogi WRONG! And you know it too, because even backwards Ohio knows! First: Fox News and Trump Republicans are just prissy that Putin is now shitting in their conspired "RACE WAR" agenda, while same Trump's GOP are forced to cling onto PUBLICLY supporting Putin since the Russian Mafia might otherwise EXPOSE all their dirty little secrets with underage Russians for example.. 🖕 LOL 😆 Other than that predictable old religious rightwing American- Russian Conspiracy news thou: So so, you have Free SPEECH? In America? On USA controlled "Social" Media even hey? Really now, is that then the full reality of that infamous Freedom of Speech that you latent arrogant Caucasians, Blacks n Brown religious frenetic US Americans believe to have here in the USA? Well here is my own personal FRE Speech opinion, and one timely example that the American Free SPEECH is one big old lie that you all still just tell yourselves: A.) Since there are various undeniable evidences that the USA's rightwing private military industrial complex around Erik Prince was the one who was encroaching on Russian borders and soverignity, while Putin's and international Mafia Oligarchs were money puppeteering Trump and his treasonous U.S Grand Old Plunderers party, and since thus said" MIC" are thus the ones who directly caused this ongoing Russian Ukrainian war and thus probably a NEW NUCULEAR" World war soon too: "Erik Prince Private Army In Ukraine": _6076035_erik-prince-ukraine-private-army_ You know the same pro "Russian" Trump's domestic SPY ventures funding Xtian extreme Private Military Corporate OWNER and crazy xtian billionaire Betsy Devos's brother? ruclips.net/video/3ezcNY2Coao/видео.html "Erik Prince ( aka BETSY DEVOS Christian Nazi brother with highly dubious Islamic terror nations/Saudi Arabia connections + residency) Helped Raise Money for Conservative Spy Venture" New details reveal the ambitions of an operation intended to infiltrate opponents of Donald Trump, including moderate Republicans as well as progressives and Democrats." B.) Add to this the fact that Zucks ( Miller, Kushner etc.) may have Russian roots too: " Zuckerberg essentially promised to champion “state-sanctioned conservatism under Trump” And all the Rubels fall where they should, right? But nope, not so in the GOD-GIVEN USA run by our Christian FIRST Stable-geniuses with all the bestest people, ya know???.. 😷🙄🥱 Existing in a vacuum of near absolute ignorance of your very own ongoing Reality always has one predictable outcome: Nuclear Mass Death. As a barbaric violent religious Specie will always do what it has always known to do best: kill each-others with more and more fanciful destructive Tech. Mmmm.. the hard-ons they all get from inventing such deadliest weapons of destructions, yet all rotten sides proclaim to be THE Good guys, PRO life even and such amusing bigoted Nazis SCHEISS. Yes, my dear Fellow Homo Sapiens, - with many of you Americans at the very TOP of the most violently deadliest Barbarians on Earth - you are indeed the "crown" of ( your own imaginary) Creation", but you have also most certainly so become the sole Death Bringers to all Lives on Earth, including to all of Homo Sapiens. Amusing actually. Since in all GREED for money and POWER, you all forget that PEACE✌️ is only achievable particular with such a monstrous Specie, Humans, IF all POWERS are on equal footing. As your excessive growing global power will certainly always be faced off by even greater powers. What were you all THINKING? Russia is some pitiful useful victim as Iraq Syria, Vietnam, Korea etc etc or how many countries has the USA rounded up, armed their enemies UP, divided & conquered so and taken over via perpetual WARS of bringing them Democracy and saving them from "Evil" Mr. XYZ again? See and THAT too is what Russia claims to be doing: bringing them Putin's form of DemoCrazy and FreeDOM, freeing it's own poor poor suppressed "god-fearing" Russian people by lying, bombing and killing even them, which are all just like the American ways of doing such things too! Oops?! Idiotic religious military empires' gambits and tactics getting copied are so newborn new on planet Earth, as young as the USA is, ya know hmm Kiddos? Imagine this: Russia could demand to build military bases in Canada and arm UP Mexico's mafia cartels with longrange missiles too, just to see how YOU lovely ignorant US Americans might enjoy such their REVERSE military takeover gambits too, hey? Freedom of Speech all you wealthy, petty USA Americans and others say here so arrogantly and proudly, right? So so..... So so.. Well.. GREAT powers who abuse their power will ALWAYS be most powerfully challenged! Learn your fugging history, Kiddos. And prepare for Russian Nukes hitting the USA, IF everyone on all sides continue to be so delusional ignorant arrogant! So... Thank you and Congratulations to your lovely "Freedom of Speech" hmm? Our barbaric idiotic religious conservative "Mankind" elites never listen anyway until you all see the lights, nuclear lights. 😷☺️🤗💋🥰 Godless Best, A.E. Projectheureka LLC;
The 24 hour news cycle is a big reason we are in the position of such ridiculous division. Couldn’t fill that time with real objective news, so opinion and fear-mongering became common to fill the void. Both sides are guilty of it, while the majority of the population suffers from real everyday problems.
@@owenmersk4626 damn, you are absolutely right. It would be hard to ignore child poverty, or climate change if it was in your face everyday. Like a live feed of icebergs sliding into the ocean, or the streets at night while homeless people try to find shelter.
imperialism is part of human nature. either you're forcing your values on others or you're watching them penetrate your daughters as you're beheaded. that's history
He's not an imperialist, he just seems ignorant of the truth about the war in Ukraine, and the motives behind Zelenskyy's, Putin's and NATO's actions, as most Americans are. He's been successfully propagandized on this particular war by all the MSM he says he's been watching.
I've been following Zelenskyy's presidency since early 2020. When people compare him to a random other comedian, I say he reminds me of Jon Stewart when he's really passionate about something, like helping 9/11 responders. The chutzpah to look some of the most powerful people in the world in the eyes and tell them your values, that you won't bow down.
@@LisaLightning Bullshit. This war is entirely Putin's fault. Did Zelenskyy declare war on Ukraine? No! Putin did! Putin is a fucking dictator who wants more empire to control. Putin says that the Ukrainian people should decide their fate, but they fucking did already, they voted out the puppet! They want their democracy, they want Zelenskyy.
@@benjaminhenderson7059 Lets say that is true. let us say that somehow 1/3 of the Ukrainian population was not allowed to vote. How in the fuck is replacing that with a system in which noone is allowed to run against the party better?
When I was younger, I dated a woman who's parents were refugees from Ukraine in WWII. Her father told me that he was a lumberjack who was conscripted by the Russians and when the Germans drove them out, conscripted by the Germans. He figured that "enough was enough" and walked West until someone gave him asylum
We don't deserve Jon. The level of nuance. This guy back in the day help me realize MSM is hurting us but he's also never too far up his own @ss to be a robot and ALWAYS use that, he gives credit where credit is due. I'm only touching the tip of the iceberg ofc but, god bless you Jon.
@Yo Momma these are essentially Putin's talking points, and without any credible sources. If you are speaking in good faith then I want to understand, so can you offer credible sources regarding these claims?
@@ayyydn A lot of people who parrot Russian propaganda don’t understand that behind those reasonably sounding talking points are a team of psychological warfare operatives pumping it into social media channels everyday. And then they use false equivalency to defend it when someone calls them on it. They hate our intelligence community but believe everything a former spy (Putin) says. Really is sad.
@Yo Momma So what if there is some neo-nazi militia? How does that make them any different from America? There are fascists in every European and Western country and in every military. There are also communists as well. There are socialists, republicans, nationalists, globalists, psychopaths, pacifists, school teachers, truck drivers, plumbers, engineers, public servants of all sorts. Yes we know, armies are made of people. That doesn't mean that Ukraine isn't worth defending or standing behind.
@Yo Momma You get it. Azov insignia is based on the swastika, and most of them have a swastika on their helmet. White nationalism is also quite prevalent, and that's why Azov wearing swastikas is acceptable. They think Russians are too "Asian", and need to be purged or eliminated. Pisses me off that so few Americans are aware of this, and it all comes down to corporate media being stenographers for the deep state/CIA/whatever you want to call it. I saw Richard Engel doing a puff piece showing Azov being nice guys. He didn't mention who they were, but their insignia's were clearly visible. Just your friendly neighborhood Nazis. Manufacturing Consent should be mandatory reading. Jon has really disappointed me on this show. He's lost his edge.
I'm so used to world leaders who take the first ride out of a war zone they are offered. Zelinski really surprised me with his courage and humanity. He is demonstrating to me world what real leadership looks like.
If Zelensky REALLY Cared about Ukrainians, he would tell them all to lay down their guns and Surrender. Do you Really Believe the BS in the Western Media that Ukrainians actually have a chance to defeat Russia ??? Give Me A Break !!! Russia has already knocked out all the Ukrainian military installations, and the ONLY Reason why the war hasn't ended yet is because he actually Cares More about the Ukrainians than Zelensky himself. This war would've end in a few days if Putin had just ordered massive bombings of all the cities. Every day that Zelensky doesn't tell his people to just surrender just means even more Ukrainians being Slaughtered for NOTHING. America and its Stooge Puppet Zelensky actually WANT More Ukrainians to be used as mere cannon fodder because in their perverse logic the more Ukrainians who die in this war means a bigger Geopolitical Black Eye for Vladimir Putin.
@@JosephKulik2016 The fact that most Ukrainians have NOT surrendered and HAVE kept fighting should tell you all you need to know about their own will in this fight. Also FFS the Russian army has targeted civilians FLEEING Ukraine along with various shelters, schools, and hospitals. You're not fooling anyone at this point you're just making painfully obvious how much of a stooge you are.
@@JosephKulik2016 to be honest I kind of felt the same way except not with the distain that you have. The main thing is Russia can't occupy and control Ukraine they just don't have enough troops. But as we stand here today I believe Russia will not be able to even conquer Ukraine. It is actually amazing and shows how far Russia has fallen.
Zelensky is an absolute inspiration, and just thinking about him makes me want to cry from both happiness that a leader can be that incredible and sadness that he is put through this
@@progressforward ok. Disagreement is unamerican, is what I'm getting from your comment. Fuck Putin. Now maybe just look into, let's say 2014 coup and the US involvement and Victoria Nuland. Let's just keep an open mind. Maybe use some critical thinking skills and tone down the name calling. By all means, if you have some information that isn't being repeated by every MSM, please and thank you.
I saw that video of the father and daughter. It was so upsetting - I went into my office and sat down, stared for a bit, and started violently sobbing in a way I haven’t in years. This kind of thing should not be happening ever, but especially in a time where, if our leaders chose, could be a peaceful time for all. Your average person just wants to live and have a life with their family (whatever that may be for them) for the short time they have on this earth. And some rich psychotic fucker can just decide you can’t even have that. It’s just so wrong.
You perfectly told my own personal point on this war. I feel exactly like you do, 100%. I had a terrible day keeping myself informed about what's going on, tweeted some heartfelt message, as an European Citizen to invite the European parliament to do what it was supposed to be done 20 years ago when our currency started, creating a finally unitarian Foreign Affairs and Defence institution to have one word, one voice and also about the creation of an United European Forces, which in my opinion should have been created at least together with the economics because, especially during Cold War even the very understandable need of peace needed a force to defend itself. I've seen images i didn't wish to see, shed so many tears I cannot even count... all in a sudden while trying hard to still work. I watched Stephen Colbert's monologues he had in his Late Show these days and it's been a moment of relief and laughter as well {the voice impression of Putin with the image of Putin mixed with Trump's hair was so spot on and so hilarious indeed!} but, as soon as the videos were over I started to go blue again and started crying all over again. I feel exactly like you do, thinking about how we live in a era in which we are lucky enough we could live in real peace, with everybody having the chance of living a better life.., all we want to achieve is happiness... and yet here we are, facing a crazy man after another and another and another! All this won't end well, it won't end well at all. I feel something much worse is coming!
@@davidedemurodominijanni9889 I just want to send you a hug if that's okay. I understand just having this take over one's mind. :( Last week was an all time low for me mentally. It's truly an awful thing Ukranians are living through and an awful thing to watch and have limited control over. Knowing families are getting torn apart and people are dying over nothing -and feeling powerless to do anything - it's really hard. It feels like if it takes 1 person to mess things up so bad, why does it take so many people to try to fix it. I guess cause destruction is always easier than creation. My therapist ended up telling me to limit how much news I take in daily, as I was tracking news all day every day and it was worsening my depression. I am still tracking, because I told her "if other people have to live through this, the least I can do it be informed" but I try to be measured about when I do. I don't have spare money to donate and feel bad that I can't do much besides voice support. But she also pointed out, that taking care of health now means you can help people later (I am a student but am struggling with health right now). I guess all this rambling typing to say, try your best to take care of yourself if this is taking over your mood too much. Being constantly depressed (like I was/am) won't make the situation better or change anything there. And just as much as they need compassion and help in Ukraine, there'll be someone or something down the line that'll eventually require our passion where we are. She told me my (and therefore, our) job is to do what we can while taking care of our health, so we can be there in the future when someone will need our help.
@@kdenis2344 Do you really think this makes any difference!? Well, it doesn't, at all. It just shows furthermore this war and wars in general for they really are: a shameful disaster with no winners in both sides but all losers and kids as usual, remains the real victims. That video has one real perspective only... the representation of a father and a mother {let's not forget about her at all!} and their child/children and how wars break them apart, and too many times even forever.
Your comment is perfection, it encapsulates the entirety of my personal ethos. It should be broadcast worldwide and be the basis for a new International Law, that War is now illegal, forever. We have had enough of it to last the duration of Human existence, which by the way, is something that we should actually be focusing our Time, attention and funds on, as this little rock of ours is in trouble, and we are the only ones to be able to put things right... though I have grave doubts that will ever happen. Peace and Love be with those of you who read this far!
Maybe just me, but I fell a great humility when seeing the courage of the Ukrainian people and wonder how many of us would show such courage were we in a similar situation….
@@prevailwithme the world only exists today because of the courage of Americans (WWII)....everyday Americans are awesome people, diverse and accepting of our differences...dont get it twisted we arent the minority of people you see on the news
@@MattB90 I dont cater to CNN, Fox or any other media shitty media outlet. In fact both democrats and republicans are fucking trash. The courage you seem to speak of does simply not exist anymore.
I've been a full-blown adult for 15-20 years (depending on feedback from my ex-wife). Jon Stewart has been my hero since his first episode on The Daily Show and I'm so glad he's "back". Thank you Sir for everything you do.
Anyone else notice the President of Ukraine went straight to the front lines, no cowering in a bunker for that guy. True LEADERSHIP. My heart bleeds for the people of Ukraine.
We won’t even let our president drive a car even when he leaves office! Can you imagine the shit show that would ensue with in the ranks of the Secret Service if one of our presidents didn’t RUN for the hills at the first moment of trouble!
He's literally in hiding, begging for help. He's not on the front lines. Don't believe the propaganda. The man is a criminal and should surrender himself over to the authorities.
There Is one logical reason. To stay in power. He did the same in 2008. Then again in 2014. Don't underestimate what severe paranoia can do to a world leader.
@@Khronogi Utter B.S. This is about NATO via the US, increasingly encroaching on Russia's borders with serious military might. It would be like people setting up tents right outside of your property, brandishing their arsenal of guns while claiming "peaceful" intentions. Like you wouldn't start to get a little tense with that happening to you, right? Like you wouldn't be in the right if you took out your shotgun, walked to the edge of your property and said to these folks, "If you keep coming closer, there will be consequences". It would be like Russia setting up military bases at the Canadian-US and Mexico-US borders. You think we would allow that to happen? The Russians are not stupid and they have tried diplomacy for years now, and clearly that has failed. These expansions towards their borders, btw, are in direct violation of former agreements between the US/west and Russia. Meanwhile, the US and the west has been sanctioning the crap out of Russia in a "soft" war with "soft" violence in order to cripple it in other ways. So the bullied is finally standing up to the bully. It was bound to happen. It sucks that Ukraine is caught in the middle of all this, but the Ukranian peoples have been Russian for so long in the past, I'm sure that some of them do understand Russia's side in all this.
@@justinw1765 Does that same logic apply to Ukraines situation where Russia was persistently threatening the border and increasing weapons and troops? Is a Sovereign country not allowed to protect its border from a hostile entity? Or does it onluly apply to Russias Sovereignty and nobody else's?
I am a American artist living in France. For the past 8 months I have been working remotely on a Holocaust memorial project for Babyn Yar with a Ukrainian company based in Kyiv. Right now all I hear is Putin going on and on about how he had to invade Ukraine to get rid of nazis. Every country has it's own internal struggles, but the people I work with daily are an active part of fighting against nazi and fascist ideologies through art and cultural enrichment. Right now all of that is being trampled and blood is being shed by the true fascistic force coming to conquer a sovereign nation. It's so blatantly criminal even the Russian people are protesting this atrocity. I feel helpless right now as I check the news every 5 minutes. We need to mount pressure with our voices so our governments do something to stop this insanity. War is never the right answer, it can only bring death and destruction. Good people like my coworkers Maksym and Olesia are suffering for it right now. I really appreciate your input on this Jon. I would expect no different from a fellow Lawrence High School graduate. I've always been proud to share that in common with you.
"war is never the right answer" You do know that Hitler was elected Chancellor, right, ms. artist? Are you sure it's never the right answer? Hypocrite and fool.
"..I check the news every 5 minutes.." end of conversation. Do you really know what happening or what was happening in those countries for a long period of time? Or you are just like the others TV watchers have the opinion which was scripted into you mind? No one is the saint in this world - I mean every government in Europe, Americas, east all want the same. And there is only way to do it. US tried to get closer to RU borders trough last decades, well it is done now, it didn't make it. I really want to see what will happend when Spain is finnaly going to lose Catalan lands and people. How rest of the world will react.
@@HISPEEDLEVEL yes I study the history of the situation, I have no delusions regarding the innocence of western leaders and nato expansion being a major antagonistic problem and to be totally honest, up until the point putin invaded, I was very much of the opinion that the US and nato held more of the fault for the situation. If there were no violence and full scale imperialist invasion I would likely defend Russia's right to insist on Ukraine remaining a buffer nation. But no, putin has gone so far off the deep end and is risking the end of the world via nuclear annihilation. And it's clear now that for putin this has less to do with nato and more to do with his bitterness about Ukraine not being part of Russia.
@@HISPEEDLEVEL and the reason I check the news frequently is because I don't always have news from the people I know there and I want to know all the developments on the ground. I generally loathe mainstream news. But footage of what is happening right now in Ukraine is something that everyone needs to see.
@@Orain88 I understand your concern, but you overreacted. I think this is the quickest and most harmless way to settle things out there. Believe me, there are many people in both Ukraine and Russia who wanted to return all the territories, united, for example, as the RSFSR, in order to be a big strong country again. And this is what the United States and NATO are most afraid of. The President of France was right when he said in 2019 that we (Europe) should look to the side of Russia, not the US, because the US will leave us as quickly as they want, but Russia is our neighbor and we must live and work with them forever. (Of course, now he says what the US expects from him). I just hope this ends quickly and is less painful for people.
You're saddened, I was on a brink of calling my parents yesterday to make contingency plans, were we would meet if Ukraine falls, as we in Lithuania are most likely next... This morning was more hopeful, despite everything, Kiev held out through the night bombings. Genuinely inspired by bravery and shear will and stubbornness of Ukrainians. Now, to collect humanitarian aid for refugees
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The strength of the Ukrainian people, across the board, has been stunning. Their bravery is absolutely breathtaking.
Absolutely brave people, too bad we couldn’t do more to help
You'll see them bravely surrender right about... now.😃
everyone google the keywords breathtaking and brave and Ukraine. you will find outlets and bots making the same statements
@@andreizhitkov5012 Perhaps putin believes he is losing his virility so he needs to show the world he can still get a stiffy by invading another country.
@@andreizhitkov5012 just as Afghanistan was the downfall of the Soviet Union and drained it dry, Ukraine will be what is the downfall of Putin and his authoritarian regime. The west has fully United against Russia and will fund and supply rebels in Ukraine until the war completely crippled the Russian economy
"We only learn geography when somebody is bombing somebody." - Jon Stewart
An example of how insulting he is to Americans. This is absolutely not true.
"God created war so that Americans would learn geography." --Mark Twain
he speaks for himself.
We were all taught geography, but very few choose to remember it until someone is bombing someone. Those that believe different show their arrogance about the way they treat others. Kinda like so many US citizens who refuse to learn a language other then what they grew up with. While I appreciate that comedians often manage to bring about a sincere thoughtfulness to many bad actors, as of the past 10 to 20 years people been banning even comedians who tell the truths many are trying to suppress.
I won't lie that ran a little too true for me, I physically winced when he said that lol it's not that I'm uneducated, I'm a software engineer, but I'll fully admit I've always been pretty ignorant when it come to geography. It's never been my strong suit nor has it really been an interest of mine to learn, but I have been trying to be better about it in the more recent years.
The thing is Jon, you too, as a comedian, for many years, have taken on many serious, important issues and educated the public about them. I appreciate you so much for that.
Intellectuals make simple things overly complicated. Comedians make overly complicated things simple and easy to understand.
I tell everyone in my life that my most trusted source of truth is from comedians and I try to replicate their fervor
His response to the American offer to fly him to safety, “I don’t need a ride, I need ammunition” will go down in history as much as; it’s better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Propaganda… this is an emotional hit job
Propoganda...
@nepa lion God's chosen people, eh? And who might they be?
These guys seem to embody that very idea:
ruclips.net/video/DOBntnuYCMA/видео.html
Some say he is in Poland already
Hey John , I’m from Jersey and developed my worldview from watching the Daily Show. Thanks for those years
BALLS OF STEEL, UTMOST BRAVERY!!! MAD RESPECT to this man. I’ve never seen a leader like this in my lifetime.
I’ve seen other videos of ordinary Ukrainians also showing their patriotism and courage. America, THIS is REAL patriotism. Not the virtue-signalling cliches we see.
I have nothing to add to this but a round of applause.
Patriotism is a love of your country, not a willingness to destroy it to make a point. We are witnessing role models.
Wanna see what real Ukrainian patriotism looks like:
ruclips.net/video/DOBntnuYCMA/видео.html
Zelensky is leading in the way that every leader should. He is listening to advisors and showing faith in his General Officer Corps' ability to command. This is what good leaders do. Everything about how Ukraine defends itself reflects this. There really could not be a better man to lead Ukraine through this.
He is a coward bowing down to Nazis.
@@WinWin-oo4uk, are you a Russian Bot?
@@mairedaly4926 You must be someone who believed Iraq had weapons of mass destruction.
@@WinWin-oo4uk As it happens, I never did.... but this.... you seem like a Russian Bot. Weird calling a Jewish man a Nazi
@@mairedaly4926 In 2014 the CIA along with Neo Nazis overthrew the government of Ukraine. America picked the president and the Nazis run the military it seems to work well because it has you fooled.
Never knew the greatness of Ukraine. What an incredibly strong and inspirational people. What a leader Zelensky is, providing courage, strength and grace not just to his people, but to the rest of us as well. He is reminding us of what the whole point of this democratic experiment is all about, what the tenets of our culture truly are every damn day. The world cannot lose this man, he is so different than the bland characters of our politics, a true example of what real leadership looks like. My heart goes out to them.
"Courage and grace" from behind a camera and dozens of armed guards, begging the world to do the fighting for him. The clown was too dumb to actually secure alliances before he provoked Russia and now the people, not him, are paying for it. That man needs to surrender himself to the authorities and face a trial for his crimes.
Yet the U.S.'s current leader can't even differentiate between Ukrainian & Iranian
I think you need to watch Jimmy Dore. Ukraine , neo nazis infiltrate every level of government and military. The far right are running the country not the president. . Why doesn’t Russia as a sovereign country have the right to defend his country from the far right in Ukraine and nato which are getting closer and closer. Don’t tell me the U.S would have nuclear weapons straight att them right on its door step. These guys no nothing it total propaganda intended or not
@@bhaggen i am sorry I think you are talking about previous president .. but anyway you are the only one who knows history and future so i let it go
@@melmorrison1400 did anyone attacked Russia? Remember US had those at doorstep courtesy Russia in the past in Cuba ..so yeah sure why not .. if you feel like Bully u have to defend from everyone
Jon taking on Fox News?? We’re back in the early 2010s again!!
Dude needs to get over his Fox obsession, they're the best of a bad bunch
FOX is ranked at 88% lies. Their defense in court is that nothing said on their network can be taken seriously because they are all clowns.
Good times
CNN, MSNBC, Fox News… 🤮🤮🤮
@@threegenders201 The "best of a bad bunch" is still bad. We should always call out authoritarian mouthpieces, no matter what figure, party or deity they align themselves with.
BTW I absolutely love and respect you Jon Stewart. Daily Show was the and will always be a masterpiece. 👌
If you read this Jon. You educated me more than my teachers did. So forever thankful.
"Artificial intelligence fucking owes us."
Goddamn, not gonna lie that one got me.
AI and the American Empire don't mix well because the Empire is stupid.
I felt that one too.
They’re gottdamn machines made by human hands. WE owe us, not a machine.
There's been a war in Ukraine since 2014, this was an escalation of that war.
Watching the war unfold from the Netherlands; I have also been so impressed with Zelenski's leadership. He is a hero.
He is not a coward...how could be be anything but a hero?
I saw a beautiful 20-something ukranian woman on Facebook who had commented on a post, I looked at her profile and she's an artist, she loves music, spending time with her family etc and just over a week ago she was living life just like us. I just commented saying that I'm sending her love from australia and that I hope she is okay and she stays safe, she love hearted my comment and thinking about her situation actually made me cry. Such a small thing but it just reminded me that these people are our brothers and our sisters and they are just like us.
Jon, I believe you finally found what and why you are here now! You were born, conceived or whatever fucken adjective you want to use. This is the time and place you meant for! Love you man!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Seeing the video of the Russian armored vehicle purposefully running over the fleeing civilian vehicle, which is then followed by footage of Ukranians banding together to save the person who remains alive in the destroyed vehicle, it really brings into focus how utterly meaningless and senseless the "culture war" is in the grand scheme of things. These Ukranians may not have known each other before they went to save that person, but they risked life and limb during an active invasion to work together to save a life of a fellow Ukranian. Heck, the amount of compassion they show to the enemy is also astounding in the face of such naked aggression.
The Ukranian people have to worry about surviving until tomorrow in their own homes, and we still have people worried about perceived "wins" and "losses" in some insignificant "culture war." The people running the "sides" of that culture war - the two major political parties and the mainstream and social media companies who act as their mouthpieces - are the only winners in that war and strive to keep us separated to keep the fires of war burning. We need leaders more like Volodymyr Zelenskyy who are unifiers, builders and defenders rather than dividers, destroyers and belligerents.
My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine, and I hope you are all happy and safe in your homes very, very soon.
It was a ukraine tank actually, they even admitted it
@@stoogs7506 Sometimes things become confused in the heat of battle.
@@stoogs7506 stolen by the Russians? Seperatists? Like what
@@stoogs7506 Damn facts...right? And now the 'Ghost Ace' or whatever was a joke....and the Snake Islands soldier might actually be alive. Weird.
Speaking for Humanity is speaking for Peace.
More, Zelenskyy is now speaking for new Global institutions for World Peace.
Respect. This is the Truth we can support.
The Ukrainians have been fighting with incredible bravery and I stand with them. How can you not be inspired by such transcendent courage.
I can't stop thinking of Ukraine's defiant 13, let their last words give all of Ukraine strength. "Russian warship, go fuck yourselves" Peace/JT
It's tragically misplaced courage, fighting for the wrong cause.
Jon don't underplay yourself, you transformed American discourse in an incredible way. We could of had just a run away fascist state if we didn't have dissenting voices. You've inspired me since I was a kid.
pathetic
We are literally a run away fascist state.
President Zalesky's courage, integrity, honor, character, his incorruptible patriotism, loyalty, and dedication to country, culture, and people has started a wave of consciences. Globally he is the most respected and admired individual and leader in the world. If all leaders were of this caliber the dream of prosperity, freedoms, safety, and unification of humanitarianism would finally be realized. We all need to demand more of our leaders in America get over the great party divide.
Can we please have more Jon Stewart on TV ?
Zelensky is really impressive. Wish our leaders were like that. I find it highly entertaining that a bunch of people who elected a reality TV star and a blithering idiot to the White House in 2016 are talking smack on this man because he was an actor and comedian. After all, comedy is the last bastion of truth left in the world. It's the only place you're ever gonna hear people speak their minds legitimately and they are profoundly important when it comes to pointing out the absurdities that exist within society. I've never seen a truly talented comedian who is not also incredibly intelligent and insightful, and if people genuinely don't understand that they are missing out on a wonderful opportunity to learn a lot by listening to comics.
I wonder if we're ever going to do anything about the education system in this country for real. Sad
They don't like bartenders either.
Can't believe you make it about him when this happened on the current president. It's like an echoe chamber with you people. You point out how you love comics, when the guy you called an idiot is a literal comic and made fun of establishments and other leaders like a stand up until he got to the white house. You have to see that you contradicted yourself in your comment so many times.
@@bryanaa196 dude, troll elsewhere, I live in reality, and you will not get me to engage with your fairy tales. I'm a veteran of the US Air Force and a former high school English teacher, and I'm comfortable with how much I understand about how this country is being dand how to express myself I don't care what side you're on with thif%&j
So impressive he jailed his opposition and banned the free press that was against him and has a government full of curruption... Please get the facts straight not some left wing narrative he really isn't any better then Putin just newer
@@wuhanlabtech3580 Is that right? Pray tell then why his opposition was on the news yesterday talking standing with him? Speaking of getting your facts straight, there are other news outlets than Fox you can check. Again, troll somebody else. If you're not here to help solve the problem then you're here to make it worse, and I'm not interested. Either you support democracy or authoritarianism here, very simple. Have a nice day
Dear Jon, thanks for all you have given us. I have just emailed the Academy Awards (eternal optimist that I am) to request that they give an honorary award to Zelensky for a Servant of the People, and I have also requested that you present it. May someone listen and, in the unlikely event that they do, please present it.
I'm Irish. Fox News 'editorial' presenters are in a feed-back loop with their viewers. Whether the 'star' presenters' messaging is the chicken, or the innate opinions of their viewers are the egg is debatable. Fox couldn't modify or 'sanitise' the messaging, because the majority of viewers wouldn't accept that. The viewers have been indulged in their excesses by the company's agenda. It's a symbiotic relationship. Thankfully we don't have Fox News (or the even worse variants) in Europe. It was not commercially viable to provide Fox on cable to the very small number of interested customers here.
When Jon mentioned the father saying goodbye to his daughter at the train station, the father was actually on his way to fight alongside the Russian army against the Ukrainian military. I understand what Jon was trying to say, but that particular photo has a different back story than what MSM made it out to be.
“We only learn Geography when somebody is bombing somebody…..mostly us”
Oh….the truth in that statement!!
The sad truth.... 💔💚🌍
Weird I took geography in middle school
It seems far right editorialists in western countries want to normalize Russia's behaviour in advance of turning their respective countries into the Russian state model. I think they would love a conservative authoritarian regime with an oligarchical inner circle that maintains the leader's power in exchange for wealth and luxury.
Russell Brand did a fine job on the Ukraine story.
Fucking doubt it.
@@ryancouture2508 very detailed and well thought out response.
No he didn't 'our government is no different than Russia's ' was the quote that stood out
Jon do you not believe that the current administration could have done more to prevent this war? Do you not believe that they could be doing more to help Ukraine?
You need to listen to Aaron Maté's take on the conflict. He does a decent job of explaining the context over the scenario. The Legacy media has framed the Ukraine debacle in a somewhat disengenenious manner.
What a great show/podcast, thank you Jon.
The best way to learn the truth is to listen to the comedians. Jan Gilles, a songwriter and former educator, said she hoped to learn skills from the comedians covered by the class in her own work.
"Comedy is a powerful tool to say uncomfortable things that need to be said," Gilles said.
What?! Comedians are by far the smartest people in politics. They just spend their time making people laugh as opposed to making policy. But I disagree with John about the Russian people being injured physically. Americans weren't too broken up about the invasion and carnage we created in Iraq. We recovered quite nicely. Unfortunately.
That's why I love the freedom warriors everywhere! Truckers, Zelinski because without Freedom of choice life isn't a joy.
When journalists keep telling us that Putin doesn’t think like a normal person are they really telling us that if Putin isn’t successful in his military pursuits, he won’t be going out in the same way as Hitler, Mussolini or Saddam Hussein but rather he will be going out with a bang? It’s not enough to pray for Ukraine we need to start praying or thinking about the bigger picture.
He's right about the media in this case and I think the key insight is that they're covering a story with a lot of content that's ongoing moment to moment and we want the media to tell us what's happening. It's when things get slow and the media still needs to feed the beast of content that you see more and more speculation and that outlandishness to get ratings.
24 hour news baby 😎
why do we need 24 hours of political fear mongering? we don't. But it sure does make a lot of money.
It reminds me of the United States facing England in the revolutionary war. Fighting for their freedom
This feels like one of those alternate reality scenarios you think of randomly and discuss the potential consequences of with friends while chilling on a Friday night but we know will probably never happen... except it actually did
I'm devastated as to who Jon Stewart has become. To hear him praise the media on their reporting of the situation with Ukraine after he lived through the lies they told about weapons of mass destruction is surreal. To think after all the lies they have told that we can trust them now? When all they are concerned with is ratings? I will never get over the heartbreak of losing Jon Stewart.
The mainstream media reporting has been downright atrocious. There is some high-quality independent journalism and open conversation happening on the war in Ukraine right now, but most, if not all, of it is from outside the US. This is why you don't model your world views by what a comedian thinks.
Comedy is the hardest gig in show business, running a country is a piece of cake.
I have great respect for comedians. The best comedy comes through the filter of truth.
BALLSYMERS
That is a Great description.
NPT(proliferation of nuclear wepaons ) was originally signed by three nuclear powers : Russia ,USA, UK, France .China gave somewhat weaker individual assutances!!!
Thank you for dunking on Fox.
"Thank you for confirming my bias and fueling my tribalism."
To me, the only difference between Putins actions and the imperialist actions that were pre-forgiven in the segment before talking about it. Is pomp and circumstance. Which makes the difference about as big as the difference between lethal injection and the firing squad. Just "papering" over it, to make the people doing it feel and look better, with absolutely no end game difference to the one on the other side.
Not one word about NATO's involvement.
Do elaborate. What part of NATO involvement do you have a problem with? (whatever "involvement" means to you, they've been literally openly sending weapons to Ukraine and training their defense forces since the beginning, since the Russian invasion started in 2014, pray tell, what part of it was a "nefarious secret"?)
To respond to the “brethren” segment, as a person from Bosnia, I have some experience in this regard. As Bosnians, we were attacked by Serbia and certain people identifying as Serbian based on their religion who actually were born and raised in Bosnia. I am a Bosnian muslim (the current ethnic denomination is Bosniak), who grew up alongside people of all religions (Roman Catholic, Serbian orthodox, Jewish) and we all considered ourselves Bosnians. We basically speak the same languages (Bosnians and Serbians understand each other perfectly) and our mentality and demeanor are very similar. When I meet Serbians abroad it is as if I met a long lost cousin. However, at a certain point, there was a strong propaganda effort by Serbia to turn neighbors against neighbors. People who lived in Serbia did not believe there was war or war crimes in Bosnia, Bosniaks were dehumanized and demonized (“they are throwing Serbian children to lions in the zoo”) and that made war possible. Everything that is happening today in Ukraine and Russia, we have experienced first hand in Bosnia in the nineties.
Really cool, thanks Jon
“Not a single logical reason for doing this”?
Jesus. Look at the history. Russia has been asking that NATO not put missiles on their doorstep for years. This is essentially the Cuban Missile Crisis, but with NATO and the US using Ukraine as its proxy.
Talk about dumb. 🤣
I love to hear a discussion about the contradiction between how the white European refugees vs those of darker skin.
“We only learn geography when somebody is bombing somebody.”
Jon please man. Please. Consider running for president
They're not invading for nothing. There are many logical reasons they're doing it. Doesn't make it right.
It is definitely unlike NJ vs NY. Shame you would say something like that.
But yey, we get the format, we thank you for tour dupport and a pleasure seeing you nack on The Daily Show.
Seriously - In future - if You are not a popular comedian, You should not be a President of a large country. If You are a comedian - 1st, that means You are emotionally and cognitively intelligent, talented. Stupid can not be comedian, so that is a good test, that You can perform in front of people without any risk to be ridiculous in a bad way, that you are sharp enough to not be easily distracted, ridiculed, provoked.
There is a sentence that is becoming more and more popular "The supreme leader turned a clown while the clown became a hero". Never underestimate comedians. You could be a president!
Y’all need segment timelines in these longer videos
Rabid dogs are threats to humanity. They are dealt with in the only possible way. Any other response puts everyone at risk. Compassion is a wonderful thing, and please feel free to risk your own life in its name, but putting other people at risk for your convictions is selfish and dangerous.
I usually expect a reasonable opinion from jon, but he's way off in this one. I guess that's the kind of brain rot living in the middle of the empire and watching their propaganda does to you, even the best ones. Putin didn't just decide to invade ukraine out of the blue, they've been negotiating for 8 years, specially about the donbass region, but after the 2014 coup that took neonazis to power in ukraine there's little logic and a whole lot of of chauvinism in that country politics. Putin has repeatedly said that ukraine joining nato was a red flag for russian security, and ukraine representatives, specially zelensky, kept pushing it. He even suggested they might pursue nuclear weapons again. Putin is no saint, of course, he's ruthless in many ways and also does what will benefit russian oligarchs most often than not, in spite of their own people if need be, but there are geopolitical interests that just can't be ignored. just imagine for a moment if russia decided to put a whole lot of weapons in mexico while repeatedly claiming the USA is threat to the world (and it actually is, you've been at war with most of the world by now, and the only country to use nuclear weapons against civilians). This war could've been avoided if the USA and its puppets (specially NATO) stopped acting like the world police and trying to talk with other countries reasonably for once, and not like everyone should automatically obey them. And, just to finish, zelensky is a clown, he gave a nice speech, but that also kept provoking russia, while letting the neonazi in his country run free, and bombarding the donbass region.
Lies
@@kromkake666 how?
@@kromkake666 You don't have to believe me, or putin, or even your eyes from the many pictures and videos we have showing this isn't as simple as the "west" makes it out to be. All you have to know is that anywhere the USA puts their hands, their reverse midas touch makes everything go to shit. Just leave those people alone or you'll make a bad situation worse.
I wonder if the story about the Ukranian government offering 40k and asylum to russian soldiers if they surrender and say #MILLIONS is real. That would be legendary and also the most humane way to win a war.
Always fun to watch people that rely on the axis of evil to stay relevant, discuss how evil others are. What a joke
JS is just a little conman of zero substance
Comedians defend Democracy! Triple bill Zelensky, Stewart, Casler!
Why is Putin doing this? Well imagine if Russia started packing anti-aircraft missiles or nukes in Mexico, near the American border. How would America respond?
He was a lawyer, then quit to do theatre, then did comedy. He became famous for playing the President of Ukraine on a comedy show, and announced his run for actual President on the show. And he became President. And now, he is commanding the nation against Putin. Incredible.
Taking the "fake it till you make it" to another level
Holy s*** that's a Netflix documentary if I ever heard one.
We can get a stupid documentary on Elizabeth Holmes or Razzlekahn before they've finished processing their arrests, but we don't have one on this guy yet?
And now he is losing his country back to Russia. Great job! Just like his spectacular job at rooting out all the corruption in Ukraine to make it the noblest country on the planet! 🤣🤣🤣 The retconning and propaganda that's going on is truly astonishing. Nobody gave two dookies when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014 under Obama and annexed Crimea. Intellectual dishonesty and virtue signaling at its finest.
@Roger Ortiz Gonzalez yup... Ukraine is the back alley of Europe that corrupt politicians and war mongering industries go to make their shady deals, and he did nothing to change that. And Stewart is shilling for him out of pure political tribalism with no regard for intellectual honesty. You don't have to support Putin to realize what a cesspool the Ukrainian government has been since its independence.
Which, yet again, begs the question, "Does art imitate life, or does life imitate art?"
Since Zelensky's and the Klitschko brothers are getting so much respect for their courage I think we should also point out that Oleksandr Usyk, the current heavyweight champion who recently earned millions and was training to earn millions more in the UK returned home the day of the invasion in case he needs to be drafted. Ukrainian courage and selflessness is out of this world.
Wow! They love freedom more than most Americans it seems.
@@mysterywriter888 A lot of people take it for granted here, but we have a lot of brave citizens too.
wow. i had zero idea. people are amazing.
Then there's Lomachenko that fled to Greece.
Well said Jerin.
Also Huge courage from the protesting Russians 😳
Yes, you're right. It's amazing to see and sad that it's needed...
Yes, in a way they are even more courageous as they are not being attacked and it’s in their best interests to remain silent. There are lots of courageous people to admire in this awful war. Putin and his cronies look really bad and hopefully, this is the beginning of the end for these parasites.
I can't really root for these guys:
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I have always admired comedians as the cleverest, wittiest and biggest risk takers in the entertainment industry. As would be dictators have become more powerful throughout history, comedy and satire has been first on the banned list.
well said
I think this is really the way to fight white supremacy.
The KKK gathered support by using minstrel shows to spread their racist visions.
Turning that around on them will be just as effective. Have you seen the white supremacists? Clown show!
As a person from Russia I’m devastated and shocked by this war. It’s a deep cultural shock cause we were raised with a fear and hate to even thinking that Russia can be aggressor but not a defender of our own territories. Of course there were a few military conflicts in 90-2000’s in Chechnya and Ossetia, but in general people felt thread of terrorism and somehow it was ok. I think probably it’s the same as feelings of Americans after 11/09. Not right for sure but kind of understandable.
Now the situation is hard to believe! I don’t know how I’m personally gonna handle it. We’re ashamed here even it was not our decision but a decision of old mad man who I’m personally didn’t vote for.
All prays and hopes for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Yep, I've never thought that 2014 would have a continuation, especially like that. So sorry for Ukrainians who die to Putin's ambition, this attack is terrible. I really hope they will stand up to Russian army for a couple of weeks - analysts say that it's the maximum time for a sustained operation an army can withstand right now
From the USA , best wishes for the people of Ukraine and Russia.
The politicians that don't represent the people all need removed...
Fight for peace! War really sucks and so does Putin! I'm actually praying for God to take him out. You know, like getting rid of a terrible harmful virus. I'm for peace!
I am Ukrainian from Odessa, living in the US, this war makes no sense to anyone. If scenario was reverse, I would condemn Ukraine for wrong doing, but I agree with you, Putin is 100% wrong. Ordinary people of Russia will pay the price and it is not fair to them. Let us all stand for the right thing, all of us.
Same. I'm in complete shock right now. I don't know what will happen next, scared to check the news. It's all like a bad dream.
I found this extra funny because I was explaining Volodymyr Zelenskyy to some younger coworkers yesterday and I told them "imagine if Jon Stewart became president and was doing all of this."
That probably won't fix anything given the fact that today he is acting as if he doesn't understand things.
@@rightwingersexposed8800 🙄
@@rightwingersexposed8800 as if you do…you never even provided a single inclination that you even have a brain. You probably even need to add another ‘K’ to that name of your to come full circle.
I actually can imagine that. Jon self deprecates because it's funny, but he actually has very serious convictions and I think he too would stand up for his people were he in charge.
Jon Stewart for president!
Jon Stewart did USO tours and gave a hell of a lot of support to US troops; in late 00s I was on my way back and forth between Iraq, Afghanistan, and the US. He was a hero of mine and all my fellow GIs.
It's very likely the 9/11 first responder fund (or whatever it was called) would have died on the hill without his staunch defense as well.
Why don't we talk about Hunter and Joe shaking down Ukraine and laughing about. Jon ask Hunter to give the money back. Send it a Ukraine charity.
@@robertturner2860 Why don't you shut up?
Jon Stewart 2024
Thank you for protecting all that oil!
Never been more glad to have Jon back in this hellscape of an ecosystem
He was able to put into words a lot of the things that had been on my mind. He's always had the ability to break complex issues down into an easy to understand manner. He really is quite gifted, although I'm sure he'd never take the compliment
I know. I’ve missed this guy so much. We need him
I wish Jon hadn't left us during the '16 primaries. Having Hillary on as one of the last weeks guests was horrible.
I wish I could just have a conversation with him about that. It all seemed perverse and suspect.
Meh....he seems to know less about current events than he used to. Seems like that to me anyways
@@Slappy_McNasty_9090 His 90's talk-show host mannerisms sometimes undercut how genuinly he cares to connect and deliberate, but damn, it's good to have'im back ^^
Regarding his suggested inability to take compliments: He may not be overly devout but the tora teaches good works absent self-centered desire of recognition. I'm a catholic apostate and in No hurry to give props to religion, but beneficial social utility deserves some appreciation.
The bravery of russian anti-war demonstrators brought tears to my eyes, too.
Yeah, they are so brave. Many of them have family in the Ukraine (or just really don't like invasions..) and it's amazing to see tgem protest knowing they will be arrested beforehand.. ❤️
@@JohnMoran Congratulations on spreading Russian disinformation and for believing it.
Yes because Putin will torture and kill if it annoys him
@@JohnMoran tell us you're a Russian stooge without saying you're a Russian stooge.
Somehow they will have seemed to have disappeared in a few weeks?
Court Jesters were the only members of a kings court that could speak truth to power without being executed.
There is no truer courage than being a comedian addressing the actions of our leaders.
That's what Zelinski is and what you are to us, Jon.
And there is no bigger loser than a comedian who spends a third of his act complaining that comedy is risky "these days"
All of Shakespeare's Fools (Midsummer Nights Dream, Twelfth Night, King Lear, et al) are his greatest characters, and in tarot the fool is card 0, a character who journeys through the major cards. And the best comedy, (in my opinion) is telling uncomfortable truths nobody wants to acknowledge, while you're out in the open for all to see. Great point of knowledge I have told many people.
Because no one actually took what they said seriously… even when they were speaking the truth.
@@jedinxf7 are you referring to Jon Stewart, or the people who actually do this?
@@ericburns469 You are correct in what you say, but there are other reasons also. It can show the person in power to be understanding, while also having the same use as the slave telling Rome's leaders that they are just men, and as a form of court gossip. You needed to be capable of reading people as a court jester.
I’m so glad to see John use his big brain for real talk. That father telling his daughter bye. Really hit me in the gut.
Agreed. The world was missing something without Jon's opinion on events.
Jon, I know you think you’re “just” a comedian, but many of us look up to you and wish you were one of our leaders. We need more smarts and jokes, and less wannabe thugs.
He is way to lazy. He really does not know anything
@@peterstafford4426 And you are… who exactly?
@@peterstafford4426 He's unlazy enough to know that "to lazy" is actually spelled "too lazy." And even if he doesn't "know" as much information as you know, genius, he knows how to analyze the information that comes his way.
Less cruel, evil, mafia. More smart, generous, and kind humans.
@@peterstafford4426 ya know when they go after you're grammer you've won! 🤣
#RememberSnakeIsland 🇺🇦
I was going to thumbs up. But I seen it's at 12... so I'll let it be..💪🏽
@@thesmoothgoat ✊
I can't stop thinking of Ukraine's defiant 13, let their last words give all of Ukraine strength. "Russian warship, go fuck yourselves" Peace/JT
Jon, take this for all it's worth: For the most of the last two decades, aside from a few very small bright pockets, most of us still watching you know that the spine of our country is the comedians.
Don't underestimate the effect you had on American politics Jon. Change isn't always fast. TDS had a massive role in deprogramming me from my right wing ideology in the mid aughts. Humor was the hook, exposing hypocrisy was the key.
Must be sad to be rudderless and need external input to set your programming
@@senoJSR Must be sad to not even realize this applies to you too.
@@nicolaim4275 Ah, that would be a big fat, NO. I follow no one. I worship no man. I make up my own mind. Men are men not women. See how easy that is?
@@senoJSR You make up your own mind based on what? How do you get your information? How did you manage to learn a language without another person to teach you? You are simply deluded if you think other people don't influence you from childhood onwards.
@@nicolaim4275 based on FACTS not propaganda. Furthermore, there is a difference between adopting the opinions of others and hero worship.
I'm sorry, I know this is super wordy and long, but I have several Ukrainian friends who I have been keeping in contact with, and I want to correct the record on the idea that support for Ukraine divides neatly along party lines. The Ukrainian people are worth fighting for, they are BEGGING for our help, and this can be a uniting moment for our country to step up. I'm a conservative, and let me say, Jon has to stop watching Fox News and thinking they speak for all, or even most, conservatives. I agree with Tucker and Laura on some things, but adamantly disagree on a lot of others, which is why I stopped watching Fox News myself. Don't let this be steered by politics, this is not partisan, it's about right and wrong. A lot of people, conservatives in particular, have been conditioned over the last 2 years to doubt everything the government and the media says. I have Ukrainian friends in Kyiv I have been trying to keep in regular contact with. I am not at all surprised by their fighting spirit and will. They are on average the finest, most polite people I've ever met, and I worked with a dozen different nationalities in Alaska. Putin thinks the world will back down, that his threat of force is enough to scare us into inaction. This is the most worthwhile fight of our generation, the Ukrainian people are the most deserving of our support, and our SACRIFICE, that we will ever find. This will be a defining moment. The US will suffer no matter what, so we can either suffer while standing by and allowing Ukraine to be destroyed by Putin, or we can choose the righteous path and confront the bully head on. We have a black belt, he is just a loud mouth.
How is biden bombing syria the second he got into office any more morally acceptable than what putin is doing to Ukraine right now? I haven't even seen anyone address this moral dilemma let alone provide a reasonable answer. I have friends in almost every country of the world, and I will never fight against them. I will however gladly go to war against the governments of every country who have collectively oppressed and stolen from all of us everywhere; the real war taking place is between the people of the world and the cancerous governments which have used a monopoly on violence to imprison citizens everywhere for centuries.
@@HighlyActiveFarms I hear ya, as an American I can't help but criticize my government first and foremost as it's the only one that I have the most slim sliver of hope of changing...though even the government of Ukraine isn't a monolith...Yeah, Zelensky is Jewish, but the Azov battalion ARE Nazi's, and I would wager the vast majority are others who don't have a voice and are just people doing their jobs and defending their homes...
You're right on with the monopoly on violence/power (of law)...It is the plague that tempts and corrupts...We humans are novel creatures, when you have a new tool (assume an office in political terms), you WANT to use it...all you need is a little scapegoating...which is the only way I can see that people here in the US deal with that "Moral dilemma"... Tribalism...Otherization...Us/Them mentality ...call it what you will...
Please excuse my wordy reply, but I thought this was important to say. Jon is not saying that all conservatives are represented by Fox. He's attacking Fox and the bile they spew, and looking at that situation with sorrow. He's not attacking those who identify as Republican or saying they don't care, he's talking about the average Fox News host - & they are two very different groups of people.
Despite being left-leaning, Jon Stewart has always fought for what he thinks is fair - fighting for justice for 9/11 first responders and the victims of military burn pits, many of whom are Republican. So his issue isn't with Republicans, he's been fighting for them, it's with this insane and constantly angry vitriol, masquerading as "neo conservatism" (but, in reality, is an addiction to conspiracy theories and anything anti-government) that Fox has come to embody over the past few years.
You seem to be in the "traditional Republican" camp, based on your comments and logic, so I'm sure that he wasn't referring to you in any way. He was attacking how the Fox presenters get so caught up in culture wars, getting so angry over people saying "happy holidays", but support Putin when he is killing innocent children in Ukraine. It's not a "left vs right" thing, it's a "right vs wrong" thing.
That's the way I understood him, anyway.
@Steve En It might be easier to look at things they've said that *couldn't* be described as "spewing bile". Hosts like Jennifer Griffin and Chris Wallace (before he left) have some journalistic integrity, but hosts like Laura Ingraham and Tucker Carlson spout hate-filled nonsense with absolutely no basis (aka bile).
For example, Fox News were taken to court for Tucker Carlson's horrific falsehoods about immigrants and his own lawyers (rather than defend him by saying he was speaking the truth) declared he was an "entertainment show" and "not to be taken seriously", so therefore could not be held to journalistic standards such as evidence-based reporting or bias. This is a host on a *news* network. Not a comedy network, a news network, where people are tuning in to find out what's going on in the world and should be able to expect a level of professionalism and factual reporting.
How can you be held to lesser standards than a TV drama and still sell yourself as "news"? The fact that they had no defence, legal or otherwise, for their outright lies means that it's legitimate to refer to their output as spewed bile.
You of all people should know that it´s the deep understanding of the human soul that makes a good comedian. Actually, the Ukranian president was built for what he does now, just as you were.
I thought the Ukrainian president was built for a coup.
does this theory of the human soul include dick jokes? i have some really great ones
Never have I read a comment starting with "you of all people" that I agreed with before
Comedians are philosophers who make us laugh. Underestimated .
@*Umyl Tezan*💋👇 I miss the way this man kept me engaged in the news . We still need him back
This made me imagine Jon Stewart as president of the United States, and I realized it's a thought I've had before, but not in a long time. Missed you so much Jon
I just pray he doesn't continue to support these guys when he is president:
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@@chrismullaney9042 absolutely! The majority in the west have been so brainwashed for so long. The blatant lies told about Russia/ Ukraine is off the scale. Think you’d find ‘amazing Polly’ bitchute of interest- shows clearly how George soros has been imbedded in Ukrainian politics for thirty years.
I’m not convinced Stewart would stand up to putin based on this video. The cowardice of the western world has been laid bare. It’s disgusting. So basically all putin has to do is say the word “nuclear” and he can take any country he wants and USA will do nothing even if it is ally. Disgustinf
@@WildSkyMtn if by "stand up to him" you mean arm the Ukrainians and fight to the last one, I think anyone is brave enough to do this.
If you mean put nuclear capable bases on Putin's border, I hope for the sake of all life on the planet nobody is that stupid.
@@chrismullaney9042 it’s been done by Obama. Research it.Estonia and Lithuania.. U.S, U.K., E.U are the instigators of all this. Not Russia. Think about it, NATO is funding the far right in Ukraine. Fact. Jim my D ore covers this on yt. They’re using Ukraine for a proxy war with Russia. Look at the last twenty years that Putin has been in power. Name a country he has invaded? Now compare that to U.S, U.K. and E.U...... Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya . They’ve absolutely devastated those countries, a million civilians killed ( murdered I’d say as it was an illegal war, half of those were children) Allegedly to bring in regime change and the usual bollocks of Democracy. Do a bit a critical thinking and tell me who is really the greatest threat to world peace?
How many times has Jon been asked if he would ever run for office? And his response has always been, 'I'm just a comedian,' 'I'm not qualified.'
NO MORE EXCUSES STEWART
Jon Stewart would be a great President, which is exactly the reason why he would never run. Only if he were a lesser man would he chase that level of fame and power.
This is his office.
@@bigal5372 uhhh, I just wanted to point out that John Oliver would not be allowed to be VP. The whole point of a VP is that they become president if something happens to the president. In order to be president, you need to be a naturalized citizen (not saying it's right, just saying what it legally is)
I think the scary thing for most decent people is that being the president inevitably makes you a murderer by proxy. Jon maybe feels like he can be as effective as he needs to be just by himself here and within whatever causes he can help with, like the 9/11 first responders stuff.
Dear God we need him to run.
When Jon gets interviewed, the interviewers often ask Him why he stopped the daily show. They imply there is some sort of void in the political comedy space without his voice. Jon is quick to tell them the space is more full then ever, just look at Meyers, Bee, Noah etc. But what I think all those shows lack- that Jon was the KING of - is what he says here. The way they would dig through the archives, and make a hypocrisy montage is still unparalleled today. It was scathing. It was poignant. You don’t think they felt shame? They must have felt something. Miss those days. Absolute GOAT
I know. I still think Bush vs Bush is the king clip. These idiots are so cartoonishly bad that many times the comedian needs to just get out of the way and string a series of clips to have a moron tear themselves apart through clips.
Recently, I was think about how it would be perfect of someone could make videos of Fox news out of sync. Like, use comments they made about Democratic Presidents, but edit it so it looks like they are saying those things about the Republican president and vice versa. They have always been wither entirely anti president or pro president depending on who is in office and what better way to show what hypocrites they are by having the words meant for one side slung against the other side. It would be epic, yet nobody has picked up the clip war mantle.
What all those shows are lacking is comedy.
They aren't as good as Steward though. Noah is good, but he isn't George Carlin or Jon Steward good.
Jon was balanced. Bee, Meyers, etc have not been balanced. They have become Fox for Democrats.
Also, it really was the news. I remember watching Condaleeza Rice in front of Congress during the day and keeping in my head the three main takeaways. And that night on the Daily Show, they told the audience each of those three takeaways, plus a joke.
Zelensky was offered a way out of Ukraine, his response...
" I need ammunition, not a ride."
That is a leader.
Our politicians are babies in comparison.
I agree. Some are monsters too, they are aiding and abetting the enemies of democracy, they wear red hats and want a civil war here.
Amen
@@mainely8007 *red and blue hats, sir. Both colors suck mutually.
@@mainely8007 are you on these guys' side:
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I think in all these years of following him, Jon has rarely ever gone full praise this way! And does this man deserve it !
What Jon said about the media's ability to deliver when reality matches their purpose hits the bull's eye dead center.
Media is currently acting on behalf of the military complex and American expansion.
@@NickKautz It wasn't American expansion or the American military complex that declared war on Ukraine, it was Putin. Putin is the imperialist in this situation. The US did not instigate this.
@@Khronogi He see's how the NATO and UN are building up forces and weapons in Ukraine, training their troops, and installing an obedient regime, while also attempting to pollute Russian society with 'woke' power tactics. It's the hallmarks of a coming invasion or coup, which is why he's explicitly attacked weapons targets and military threats.
Did you really need to wait to hear hear. No offence, but you should've figured that out years ago, they all only slow what suits then, so watching one to get basic, simple facts of what's going on in the works, you need to watch 8 channels from across the globe to isn't any idea of what's actually going on
@@Khronogi WRONG! And you know it too, because even backwards Ohio knows!
First:
Fox News and Trump Republicans are just prissy that Putin is now shitting in their conspired "RACE WAR" agenda, while same Trump's GOP are forced to cling onto PUBLICLY supporting Putin since the Russian Mafia might otherwise EXPOSE all their dirty little secrets with underage Russians for example.. 🖕 LOL 😆
Other than that predictable old religious rightwing American- Russian Conspiracy news thou:
So so, you have Free SPEECH? In America? On USA controlled "Social" Media even hey? Really now, is that then the full reality of that infamous Freedom of Speech that you latent arrogant Caucasians, Blacks n Brown religious frenetic US Americans believe to have here in the USA?
Well here is my own personal FRE Speech opinion, and one timely example that the American Free SPEECH is one big old lie that you all still just tell yourselves:
A.)
Since there are various undeniable evidences that the USA's rightwing private military industrial complex around Erik Prince was the one who was encroaching on Russian borders and soverignity, while Putin's and international Mafia Oligarchs were money puppeteering Trump and his treasonous U.S Grand Old Plunderers party, and since thus said" MIC" are thus the ones who directly caused this ongoing Russian Ukrainian war and thus probably a NEW NUCULEAR" World war soon too:
"Erik Prince Private Army In Ukraine":
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You know the same pro "Russian" Trump's domestic SPY ventures funding Xtian extreme Private Military Corporate OWNER and crazy xtian billionaire Betsy Devos's brother?
ruclips.net/video/3ezcNY2Coao/видео.html
"Erik Prince ( aka BETSY DEVOS Christian Nazi brother with highly dubious Islamic terror nations/Saudi Arabia connections + residency) Helped Raise Money for Conservative Spy Venture"
New details reveal the ambitions of an operation intended to infiltrate opponents of Donald Trump, including moderate Republicans as well as progressives and Democrats."
B.)
Add to this the fact that Zucks ( Miller, Kushner etc.) may have Russian roots too:
" Zuckerberg essentially promised to champion “state-sanctioned conservatism under Trump”
And all the Rubels fall where they should, right? But nope, not so in the GOD-GIVEN USA run by our Christian FIRST Stable-geniuses with all the bestest people, ya know???.. 😷🙄🥱
Existing in a vacuum of near absolute ignorance of your very own ongoing Reality always has one predictable outcome: Nuclear Mass Death.
As a barbaric violent religious Specie will always do what it has always known to do best: kill each-others with more and more fanciful destructive Tech. Mmmm.. the hard-ons they all get from inventing such deadliest weapons of destructions, yet all rotten sides proclaim to be THE Good guys, PRO life even and such amusing bigoted Nazis SCHEISS.
Yes, my dear Fellow Homo Sapiens, - with many of you Americans at the very TOP of the most violently deadliest Barbarians on Earth - you are indeed the "crown" of ( your own imaginary) Creation", but you have also most certainly so become the sole Death Bringers to all Lives on Earth, including to all of Homo Sapiens.
Amusing actually. Since in all GREED for money and POWER, you all forget that PEACE✌️ is only achievable particular with such a monstrous Specie, Humans, IF all POWERS are on equal footing. As your excessive growing global power will certainly always be faced off by even greater powers.
What were you all THINKING? Russia is some pitiful useful victim as Iraq Syria, Vietnam, Korea etc etc or how many countries has the USA rounded up, armed their enemies UP, divided & conquered so and taken over via perpetual WARS of bringing them Democracy and saving them from "Evil" Mr. XYZ again?
See and THAT too is what Russia claims to be doing: bringing them Putin's form of DemoCrazy and FreeDOM, freeing it's own poor poor suppressed "god-fearing" Russian people by lying, bombing and killing even them, which are all just like the American ways of doing such things too! Oops?!
Idiotic religious military empires' gambits and tactics getting copied are so newborn new on planet Earth, as young as the USA is, ya know hmm Kiddos?
Imagine this: Russia could demand to build military bases in Canada and arm UP Mexico's mafia cartels with longrange missiles too, just to see how YOU lovely ignorant US Americans might enjoy such their REVERSE military takeover gambits too, hey?
Freedom of Speech all you wealthy, petty USA Americans and others say here so arrogantly and proudly, right? So so..... So so..
Well.. GREAT powers who abuse their power will ALWAYS be most powerfully challenged! Learn your fugging history, Kiddos. And prepare for Russian Nukes hitting the USA, IF everyone on all sides continue to be so delusional ignorant arrogant!
So... Thank you and Congratulations to your lovely "Freedom of Speech" hmm? Our barbaric idiotic religious conservative "Mankind" elites never listen anyway until you all see the lights, nuclear lights. 😷☺️🤗💋🥰
Godless Best,
A.E.
Projectheureka LLC;
The 24 hour news cycle is a big reason we are in the position of such ridiculous division. Couldn’t fill that time with real objective news, so opinion and fear-mongering became common to fill the void. Both sides are guilty of it, while the majority of the population suffers from real everyday problems.
It's capitalist media, not 24 hour news. We should have 24/7 reporting on poverty and the climate crisis
@@owenmersk4626 damn, you are absolutely right. It would be hard to ignore child poverty, or climate change if it was in your face everyday. Like a live feed of icebergs sliding into the ocean, or the streets at night while homeless people try to find shelter.
Damn, I used to watch Jon Stewart all the time. Was he always this much of an imperialist?
I know right
imperialism is part of human nature. either you're forcing your values on others or you're watching them penetrate your daughters as you're beheaded. that's history
He's not an imperialist, he just seems ignorant of the truth about the war in Ukraine, and the motives behind Zelenskyy's, Putin's and NATO's actions, as most Americans are. He's been successfully propagandized on this particular war by all the MSM he says he's been watching.
I've been following Zelenskyy's presidency since early 2020. When people compare him to a random other comedian, I say he reminds me of Jon Stewart when he's really passionate about something, like helping 9/11 responders. The chutzpah to look some of the most powerful people in the world in the eyes and tell them your values, that you won't bow down.
And why didn’t he stand by the agreements Ukraine previously made with Russia? This war is his fault.
@@LisaLightning Bullshit. This war is entirely Putin's fault. Did Zelenskyy declare war on Ukraine? No! Putin did!
Putin is a fucking dictator who wants more empire to control. Putin says that the Ukrainian people should decide their fate, but they fucking did already, they voted out the puppet! They want their democracy, they want Zelenskyy.
@@Khronogi is that why 1/3 of the country wasnt allowed to vote in that "legitimate election"?
@@benjaminhenderson7059 Lets say that is true. let us say that somehow 1/3 of the Ukrainian population was not allowed to vote. How in the fuck is replacing that with a system in which noone is allowed to run against the party better?
chutzpah is the most new york jewish guy word
When I was younger, I dated a woman who's parents were refugees from Ukraine in WWII. Her father told me that he was a lumberjack who was conscripted by the Russians and when the Germans drove them out, conscripted by the Germans. He figured that "enough was enough" and walked West until someone gave him asylum
@MetallicBill we can hope that more begin to see before more damage is done.
We don't deserve Jon. The level of nuance. This guy back in the day help me realize MSM is hurting us but he's also never too far up his own @ss to be a robot and ALWAYS use that, he gives credit where credit is due. I'm only touching the tip of the iceberg ofc but, god bless you Jon.
@Yo Momma these are essentially Putin's talking points, and without any credible sources. If you are speaking in good faith then I want to understand, so can you offer credible sources regarding these claims?
@@ayyydn A lot of people who parrot Russian propaganda don’t understand that behind those reasonably sounding talking points are a team of psychological warfare operatives pumping it into social media channels everyday. And then they use false equivalency to defend it when someone calls them on it. They hate our intelligence community but believe everything a former spy (Putin) says. Really is sad.
@Yo Momma So what if there is some neo-nazi militia? How does that make them any different from America? There are fascists in every European and Western country and in every military. There are also communists as well. There are socialists, republicans, nationalists, globalists, psychopaths, pacifists, school teachers, truck drivers, plumbers, engineers, public servants of all sorts. Yes we know, armies are made of people. That doesn't mean that Ukraine isn't worth defending or standing behind.
@@ayyydn Does it matter? How would having fascists I. The military make them any different from any other country? The USA calls them 'Republicans'.
@Yo Momma You get it. Azov insignia is based on the swastika, and most of them have a swastika on their helmet. White nationalism is also quite prevalent, and that's why Azov wearing swastikas is acceptable. They think Russians are too "Asian", and need to be purged or eliminated. Pisses me off that so few Americans are aware of this, and it all comes down to corporate media being stenographers for the deep state/CIA/whatever you want to call it. I saw Richard Engel doing a puff piece showing Azov being nice guys. He didn't mention who they were, but their insignia's were clearly visible. Just your friendly neighborhood Nazis. Manufacturing Consent should be mandatory reading. Jon has really disappointed me on this show. He's lost his edge.
I'm so used to world leaders who take the first ride out of a war zone they are offered. Zelinski really surprised me with his courage and humanity. He is demonstrating to me world what real leadership looks like.
If Zelensky REALLY Cared about Ukrainians, he would tell them all to lay down their guns and Surrender. Do you Really Believe the BS in the Western Media that Ukrainians actually have a chance to defeat Russia ??? Give Me A Break !!! Russia has already knocked out all the Ukrainian military installations, and the ONLY Reason why the war hasn't ended yet is because he actually Cares More about the Ukrainians than Zelensky himself. This war would've end in a few days if Putin had just ordered massive bombings of all the cities. Every day that Zelensky doesn't tell his people to just surrender just means even more Ukrainians being Slaughtered for NOTHING. America and its Stooge Puppet Zelensky actually WANT More Ukrainians to be used as mere cannon fodder because in their perverse logic the more Ukrainians who die in this war means a bigger Geopolitical Black Eye for Vladimir Putin.
^found the VladBot^
@@JosephKulik2016 The fact that most Ukrainians have NOT surrendered and HAVE kept fighting should tell you all you need to know about their own will in this fight.
Also FFS the Russian army has targeted civilians FLEEING Ukraine along with various shelters, schools, and hospitals. You're not fooling anyone at this point you're just making painfully obvious how much of a stooge you are.
@@JosephKulik2016 to be honest I kind of felt the same way except not with the distain that you have. The main thing is Russia can't occupy and control Ukraine they just don't have enough troops. But as we stand here today I believe Russia will not be able to even conquer Ukraine. It is actually amazing and shows how far Russia has fallen.
Ukraine are the bravest people I’ve ever seen 🇺🇦 glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦
how about Iraqis?
Zelensky is an absolute inspiration, and just thinking about him makes me want to cry from both happiness that a leader can be that incredible and sadness that he is put through this
he jailed his political opposition, shut down media companies and murdered Russian speaking Ukrainians. I'm sure you're proud
@@brianhenry7983 Nice propaganda Russian bot.
@@brianhenry7983 Putin did that, fixed it for you, you unamerican traitor.
@@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou nice. Fuck Putin! But you might do some reading.
@@progressforward ok. Disagreement is unamerican, is what I'm getting from your comment. Fuck Putin. Now maybe just look into, let's say 2014 coup and the US involvement and Victoria Nuland. Let's just keep an open mind. Maybe use some critical thinking skills and tone down the name calling. By all means, if you have some information that isn't being repeated by every MSM, please and thank you.
I saw that video of the father and daughter. It was so upsetting - I went into my office and sat down, stared for a bit, and started violently sobbing in a way I haven’t in years. This kind of thing should not be happening ever, but especially in a time where, if our leaders chose, could be a peaceful time for all. Your average person just wants to live and have a life with their family (whatever that may be for them) for the short time they have on this earth.
And some rich psychotic fucker can just decide you can’t even have that. It’s just so wrong.
You perfectly told my own personal point on this war. I feel exactly like you do, 100%. I had a terrible day keeping myself informed about what's going on, tweeted some heartfelt message, as an European Citizen to invite the European parliament to do what it was supposed to be done 20 years ago when our currency started, creating a finally unitarian Foreign Affairs and Defence institution to have one word, one voice and also about the creation of an United European Forces, which in my opinion should have been created at least together with the economics because, especially during Cold War even the very understandable need of peace needed a force to defend itself.
I've seen images i didn't wish to see, shed so many tears I cannot even count... all in a sudden while trying hard to still work.
I watched Stephen Colbert's monologues he had in his Late Show these days and it's been a moment of relief and laughter as well {the voice impression of Putin with the image of Putin mixed with Trump's hair was so spot on and so hilarious indeed!} but, as soon as the videos were over I started to go blue again and started crying all over again.
I feel exactly like you do, thinking about how we live in a era in which we are lucky enough we could live in real peace, with everybody having the chance of living a better life.., all we want to achieve is happiness... and yet here we are, facing a crazy man after another and another and another! All this won't end well, it won't end well at all. I feel something much worse is coming!
@@davidedemurodominijanni9889 I just want to send you a hug if that's okay. I understand just having this take over one's mind. :( Last week was an all time low for me mentally. It's truly an awful thing Ukranians are living through and an awful thing to watch and have limited control over. Knowing families are getting torn apart and people are dying over nothing -and feeling powerless to do anything - it's really hard. It feels like if it takes 1 person to mess things up so bad, why does it take so many people to try to fix it. I guess cause destruction is always easier than creation.
My therapist ended up telling me to limit how much news I take in daily, as I was tracking news all day every day and it was worsening my depression. I am still tracking, because I told her "if other people have to live through this, the least I can do it be informed" but I try to be measured about when I do. I don't have spare money to donate and feel bad that I can't do much besides voice support.
But she also pointed out, that taking care of health now means you can help people later (I am a student but am struggling with health right now).
I guess all this rambling typing to say, try your best to take care of yourself if this is taking over your mood too much. Being constantly depressed (like I was/am) won't make the situation better or change anything there. And just as much as they need compassion and help in Ukraine, there'll be someone or something down the line that'll eventually require our passion where we are. She told me my (and therefore, our) job is to do what we can while taking care of our health, so we can be there in the future when someone will need our help.
Rich psychotic fuckers. It's plural. Check Bob Dylan's "Masters of War".
"You play with the world like it's your little toy".
@@kdenis2344 Do you really think this makes any difference!? Well, it doesn't, at all. It just shows furthermore this war and wars in general for they really are: a shameful disaster with no winners in both sides but all losers and kids as usual, remains the real victims. That video has one real perspective only... the representation of a father and a mother {let's not forget about her at all!} and their child/children and how wars break them apart, and too many times even forever.
Your comment is perfection, it encapsulates the entirety of my personal ethos. It should be broadcast worldwide and be the basis for a new International Law, that War is now illegal, forever. We have had enough of it to last the duration of Human existence,
which by the way, is something that we should actually be focusing our Time, attention and funds on, as this little rock of ours is in trouble, and we are the only ones to be able to put things right...
though I have grave doubts that will ever happen.
Peace and Love be with those of you who read this far!
Maybe just me, but I fell a great humility when seeing the courage of the Ukrainian people and wonder how many of us would show such courage were we in a similar situation….
We would be too busy arguing over our enemy's pronouns to care.
@@killerdude35 more likely to argue about whether the enemy even exists
Not one american would show courage like that.
@@prevailwithme the world only exists today because of the courage of Americans (WWII)....everyday Americans are awesome people, diverse and accepting of our differences...dont get it twisted we arent the minority of people you see on the news
@@MattB90 I dont cater to CNN, Fox or any other media shitty media outlet. In fact both democrats and republicans are fucking trash. The courage you seem to speak of does simply not exist anymore.
I've been a full-blown adult for 15-20 years (depending on feedback from my ex-wife). Jon Stewart has been my hero since his first episode on The Daily Show and I'm so glad he's "back". Thank you Sir for everything you do.
You should never listen to criticism from an x wife. Compliments yes but the other stuff has already been prosecuted and its the past. Good luck man.
I'm sure your ex-wife doesn't know what she's talking about (at least some of the time). Stay true.
Cool story brah. How many books have you read in you "full blown adult" life? Don't answer, we already know.
@@meelash1 me? What does that have to do with anything?
That’s why she’s your ex... you look up to other men instead of being one yourself.
Anyone else notice the President of Ukraine went straight to the front lines, no cowering in a bunker for that guy.
True LEADERSHIP.
My heart bleeds for the people of Ukraine.
Exactly, meanwhile Putin is just making threats from inside the Kremlin like the terrified old coward he is.
We won’t even let our president drive a car even when he leaves office! Can you imagine the shit show that would ensue with in the ranks of the Secret Service if one of our presidents didn’t RUN for the hills at the first moment of trouble!
How is z cowering?
He's literally in hiding, begging for help. He's not on the front lines. Don't believe the propaganda. The man is a criminal and should surrender himself over to the authorities.
There Is one logical reason. To stay in power. He did the same in 2008. Then again in 2014. Don't underestimate what severe paranoia can do to a world leader.
Exactly. This is about Putin's power, nothing else.
It's not about staying in power. No one was threatening his power. This is about restoring the USSR to it's former glory.
@@Khronogi Utter B.S. This is about NATO via the US, increasingly encroaching on Russia's borders with serious military might. It would be like people setting up tents right outside of your property, brandishing their arsenal of guns while claiming "peaceful" intentions. Like you wouldn't start to get a little tense with that happening to you, right? Like you wouldn't be in the right if you took out your shotgun, walked to the edge of your property and said to these folks, "If you keep coming closer, there will be consequences". It would be like Russia setting up military bases at the Canadian-US and Mexico-US borders. You think we would allow that to happen? The Russians are not stupid and they have tried diplomacy for years now, and clearly that has failed. These expansions towards their borders, btw, are in direct violation of former agreements between the US/west and Russia.
Meanwhile, the US and the west has been sanctioning the crap out of Russia in a "soft" war with "soft" violence in order to cripple it in other ways.
So the bullied is finally standing up to the bully. It was bound to happen. It sucks that Ukraine is caught in the middle of all this, but the Ukranian peoples have been Russian for so long in the past, I'm sure that some of them do understand Russia's side in all this.
NATO. NATO.
@@justinw1765 Does that same logic apply to Ukraines situation where Russia was persistently threatening the border and increasing weapons and troops?
Is a Sovereign country not allowed to protect its border from a hostile entity?
Or does it onluly apply to Russias Sovereignty and nobody else's?
I am a American artist living in France. For the past 8 months I have been working remotely on a Holocaust memorial project for Babyn Yar with a Ukrainian company based in Kyiv. Right now all I hear is Putin going on and on about how he had to invade Ukraine to get rid of nazis. Every country has it's own internal struggles, but the people I work with daily are an active part of fighting against nazi and fascist ideologies through art and cultural enrichment. Right now all of that is being trampled and blood is being shed by the true fascistic force coming to conquer a sovereign nation. It's so blatantly criminal even the Russian people are protesting this atrocity.
I feel helpless right now as I check the news every 5 minutes. We need to mount pressure with our voices so our governments do something to stop this insanity. War is never the right answer, it can only bring death and destruction. Good people like my coworkers Maksym and Olesia are suffering for it right now.
I really appreciate your input on this Jon. I would expect no different from a fellow Lawrence High School graduate. I've always been proud to share that in common with you.
"war is never the right answer" You do know that Hitler was elected Chancellor, right, ms. artist? Are you sure it's never the right answer? Hypocrite and fool.
"..I check the news every 5 minutes.." end of conversation. Do you really know what happening or what was happening in those countries for a long period of time? Or you are just like the others TV watchers have the opinion which was scripted into you mind? No one is the saint in this world - I mean every government in Europe, Americas, east all want the same. And there is only way to do it. US tried to get closer to RU borders trough last decades, well it is done now, it didn't make it. I really want to see what will happend when Spain is finnaly going to lose Catalan lands and people. How rest of the world will react.
@@HISPEEDLEVEL yes I study the history of the situation, I have no delusions regarding the innocence of western leaders and nato expansion being a major antagonistic problem and to be totally honest, up until the point putin invaded, I was very much of the opinion that the US and nato held more of the fault for the situation. If there were no violence and full scale imperialist invasion I would likely defend Russia's right to insist on Ukraine remaining a buffer nation. But no, putin has gone so far off the deep end and is risking the end of the world via nuclear annihilation. And it's clear now that for putin this has less to do with nato and more to do with his bitterness about Ukraine not being part of Russia.
@@HISPEEDLEVEL and the reason I check the news frequently is because I don't always have news from the people I know there and I want to know all the developments on the ground. I generally loathe mainstream news. But footage of what is happening right now in Ukraine is something that everyone needs to see.
@@Orain88 I understand your concern, but you overreacted. I think this is the quickest and most harmless way to settle things out there. Believe me, there are many people in both Ukraine and Russia who wanted to return all the territories, united, for example, as the RSFSR, in order to be a big strong country again. And this is what the United States and NATO are most afraid of. The President of France was right when he said in 2019 that we (Europe) should look to the side of Russia, not the US, because the US will leave us as quickly as they want, but Russia is our neighbor and we must live and work with them forever. (Of course, now he says what the US expects from him). I just hope this ends quickly and is less painful for people.
George Carlin predicted this - The day will come when we laugh at our politicians and listen to our comedians... or words to that effect!
I am saddened for Ukraine..😑
You're saddened, I was on a brink of calling my parents yesterday to make contingency plans, were we would meet if Ukraine falls, as we in Lithuania are most likely next... This morning was more hopeful, despite everything, Kiev held out through the night bombings. Genuinely inspired by bravery and shear will and stubbornness of Ukrainians. Now, to collect humanitarian aid for refugees