America needs to understand this: even if you’re no longer an empire you are still a country, just with less influence over the world’s economy and geopolitics. Maybe then the US government can start focusing on the livelihood of its citizens rather than funding wars around the world. Not being an empire is not a bad thing.
I am an American and many of us are starting to ponder leaving our country. We have been sold to the highest bidder. Our government throws money at 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 etc. But for us is not stop bureaucracy. Our middle class is starting to feel like upper lower class.
I've been living for 20 years in the Land of the Rising Sun. My monthly health care insurance since I'm retired is ¥3800 a month which includes a long-term care premium that I don't yet need. My bi-monthly visit to my doctor which includes lab tests is also ¥3800. Medication is ¥5000. Simply changing the ¥ to $ you get $82 a month, $984 annually. It's just as inexpensive in Europe. The American "health care" system is a major corporate grift which is about return on investment.
@@nicholausbuthmann1421 Actually the facts should lead one to trust Russia more than America with nukes since only one of those two countries has ever used nukes in a war. If history means anything.
Chris Hedges always keeps me informed about the devastatingly horrific reality of the way that we humans have historically treated each other and sadly continue to do so!
It is funny though, when he gets stuck once in a while. It’s usually trying to think a common word when making a simple point, it’s like the more complex his thinking, the more articulately it flows. Max Blumenthal and Glenn Greenwald have this gift as well.
@@billysantos3824the State acquires power by using force and coercion to extract resources. It’s a monopoly ratchet that only grows, has no incentive to efficiently provide value, and has no competition. A business acquires power by voluntary exchange of resources. It is subject to market forces, changing value signals, and competition. If a business does not provide value, it must change or cease to exist. Capitalism (private ownership of the means of production in a free market economy) can exist just fine, even thrive, without a centralized State backing private property law. Contract enforcement is itself a service that can be provided on a voluntary basis. A State requires significant propaganda to exist, and you were born into this environment. I’m sorry to say that you fell for it. Blaming corporations/businesses/capitalism for the failures of the State is a critical feature of this propaganda. Ask yourself this: what in your life is voluntary, and what is not? How is the involuntary stuff enforced? Who benefits? If it’s a corporation that benefits, then how did they achieve this bypass of free exchange?
Endless wars, poor healthcare, infrastructure neglect, despair, NAFTA and on and on Chris. Call it and call it out loud! You are a champion of the American people.
Who is going to address it thogh? A concerned Australian who is disgusted with greedy uncompassionate human beings can become especially to their own citizens.
Can you imagine a President of the United States that has the intellect and world experience of this human being . If there was they would be ground up and devoured by the same system they explained and exposed .
@@markbahouth2713We had a JFK for peace- and they killed him. THEY wanted war. 5000 pages on the assassination still undisclosed for " national security"- in other words, it was an inside job.
Imagine if we had a world leader like Chris Hedges. An intellectual. A thinker. Somebody who has the smallest grasp of what is really going on. Not a demagogue. Rather, an individual that acts in the interests of the greater good. For the planet. The biosphere. The average Joe. A wage earner making his/her way into our bleak future.
Actually all of our taxes don't go to the military, check your facts. The government wastes money by the billions on other endeavors that don't help americans, but a strong military is necessary in today's world especially.
On Nov. 5th we will have 3 Zionist STOOGES vs #JILLSTEIN2024PEACE She is the ONLY PEACE CANDIDATE for POTUS and SHE will Free Palestine, Peltier and Weed on Day 1. No more RED/BLUE Zionist Warmonger MIC REPUBLOCRATS supporting Genocide. Note: I didn't even need to (Edit) my campaign cut and paste for the Kamel. Still fits.
@@punapeterSorry. she cannot and will NEVER become the 47th POTUS. Stein only got 0.36% of the vote in 2012. And 1.07% in 2016. In 2020 Howie Hawkins taking over the Green Party baton got a pathetic 0.3%. Ralph Nadar, with his huge respect and great name recognition, only got 2.7% in 2000 running as a Green. The Green Party has never got any traction in the US. Worse than the "Commies" for most Americans. There has never been a third Party Presidental candidate that has won in 160-years If you want even an infinitesimal chance of America crawling out of the huge abyss that Biden has got the US into one needs to vote TRUMP/VANCE 2024. A vote for the Greens will be a vote for more of the same, and WW3.
Chris is my.favorite journalist God bless him.he is so knowledgeable on all that is going on in this world I appreciate his expertise and humanity and honesty nice to see him on the other end of the interview
Let's accept that the system is rigged. Let's accept that Trump was honest enough to State the quiet part outlawed. Let's admit that we each use the tax system to our advantage. Some better than others.
@@MaryGwenDungan I am supporting Trump but I wish it were as simple as simply saying "Clinton's tax system." This has been going on since Woodrow Wilson on the 16th / 17th amendments. Probably more like William McKinley. ... Would be interesting to find out why he got whacked.
@@MsSassySean Folks, I've been trying to weigh in to this shitstorm. 80% of this is reaction based upon feelings, with perhaps some misinterpretation of History. Good luck, one and all.
Yes, Chris is a shining light to show the political scene but I haven't seen why he goes along with the need to do something about climate change - what are his views on this?
@@dennisa946Chris used to be concerned with climate change, with our need to act, because he has children. And then years passed, during which it became abundantly clear that the only thing we’re going to do is make matters worse as fast as we possibly can. And now it’s way too late. The Earth is in a state of rapid warming. Every ecosystem on the planet is already in a state of distress or collapse. Crop yields are dwindling fast. Insurers are feeling the pain, as is the Pentagon. Who cite climate change as the #1 threat to domestic stability for the internal migration and mass starvation it is going to cause. So do spare us any protestations of what we can easily see with our own eyes now. Or just take them straight to the Pentagon.
Hedges is a Genius . I don’t care if people agree or disagree with him . Galileo was a genius disputed and threatened by the Catholic Church with excommunication execution etc . You don’t believe in Gravity ?
@@mischeviousyou think your institutions will save you? You’re the well intentioned liberal Chris talks about… the pentagon doesn’t care about you… only money. Change that and you’ve solved climate change.
When Americans meet each other, the unstated rule is that "Don't talk politics, please." This is a cause of fighting and make people feel bad. Ignorance rules it all.
💯….the same thing goes for racism and white supremacy. It is crazy to hear folks all the way over in U.K. calling out racism, and WS rhetoric the way they are, and our WS here are just as violent….and alarmingly organized and networked. They are even calling for Elon Musk to take accountability for giving such a large, unfettered platform to global white nationalism. Outside of America, people actual call that stuff out…because Hitler. Only since Kamala joined the race have I heard people FINALLY pushing back against these yahoos. To live in America is to suffer in silence, smile in public, and LIE everywhere. The people are tired. I have been waiting for a long time for somebody to burn this system down. It is a lie, and it is soaked in blood.
Yup that's true, because liberals cannot talk without screaming yelling threatening and slandering anyone who disagrees with them. Just walk into a group of Liberal Democrats with a red Trump hat on. But I still support their right to freely speak their mind even if it offends me..
This is one of Chris' best interviews. Everything here was direct, clear, and well worded. It sums up they way I've been feeling about things for a while.
I think that book by Teresa Amato is called, "Grand Illusion: The Fantasy of Voter Choice in a Two-party Tyranny and the Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Part Tyranny".
Cause parliaments worked out great for turkey, Venezuela, the UK at the moment, iran, and everywhere else that’s a shit show. The two parties are actually to big coalitions of many little parties who are forced to cooperate to get things done. There’s nothing like having a prime minister to president continuously getting 30% of the vote for 25 years. It’s awesome!
@@mrharpableMowing your lawn in Summer when it's brown and dead is pointless ... but people do it anyway. US Congress is proven utterly corrupt, in thrall to Fed (Banks of London) and USUKIL MIC. Term limits for Congress and Supreme Court to rule first on all Executive Orders to start.
There are no errors in their party. It was all intentional. Same with many in the other party. The new part will do away with ssi completely no matter what (According to NH people in the new party). Even totally disabled. They will push suicide. I've already seen it. Killing those in nursing homes. Once money is gone. Independant actuallythink for them selves. This is why most went right. Not left . Harris will force every shot on all. They will force all on ssi/ssdi to take the shots. The boneless and those who are too poor to fight it. They give now for the vote. Then take it all away. After the vote. Forcing the chip is coming and already given to many in other countries. List goes on. 1God. 1Messiah.
There was never any moral core from one. The minute your ancestors came here, did what they did to the indigenous black and brown people, kidnapped some more from afrika and established themselves as the ruling machine through sheer violence was the minute of the beginning of the end. You europeans are really amazing at times with your posturing, pretending all sorts of things knowing full well that your kind have been morally bankrupt since LORD knows when. yall haven't even been moral with one another at times throughout european history which resulted in brutal episodes. But only if you can pretend then it'll make sense to make the statement about having moral core. Proceed.
I've lived in Canada my whole life. I was told that we in the West are special, that we don't commit crimes against humanity like "those people over there". Well, after a lot of consideration, not only do I realize that this has been emphatically untrue in my own country, but it is also emphatically untrue today. With the genocide in Gaza, which I naively fooled myself into believing we would never support (on assumption of our "high ideals" of course), I am going to be cheering on the downfall of the western hegemonic empire. Yeah, life is going to undoubtedly get worse for me, but I am much more interested in the survival of the human race as a species.
The overriding question is: Can a ruthless empire gracefully step aside and accept 2nrd rate status or will it double down until it collapses in ruins. For decades, it is suffering from national insecurity on all fronts. Can it close down its 800+ military bases, stop engaging in naval exercises in far flung places, and undermine governments not to its liking? Judging from the total lack of introspection of the people now in power, the outcome will certain to be hideous
It becomes a simple matter of economics eventually. When there is a global system - a status quo - and you are at the top of that system, you do everything in your power to maintain that system. Which is why we (USA) are constantly changing sides in global matters. We support Israel, until we don't. We don't want Hamas to win certainly, but we don't really want Israel to win either. We just want it to go on forever. Like it always has. With us at the top. It's why the USA fights tooth and nail every time there's a threat of national borders changing anywhere in the world. The USA wants everything set in stone. Again, with us on top.
Can empire step aside? No. We, the people, have to push it aside, and change is always difficult. But we have to go through it, like a purgatory, to get to something better.
On Nov. 5th we will have 3 Zionist STOOGES vs #JILLSTEIN2024PEACE She is the ONLY PEACE CANDIDATE for POTUS and SHE will Free Palestine, Peltier and Weed on Day 1. No more RED/BLUE Zionist Warmonger MIC REPUBLOCRATS supporting Genocide. Note: I didn't even need to (Edit) my campaign cut and paste for the Kamel. Still fits.
@@suecartwright4395 Most people who comment on YT haven't left the country. My Bejing stamp in my old passport was from 2000 or 99' I'd have to look. My DOG I had in the 90's went to 8 countries with me in Europe. And he was 188 lb Dane. Chine is the future. If I have younger kids today I'd make sure they learned Mandarin.
Have you called him on his nonsense about the democratic party being more measured and staid? If there is a uniparty in America, both parties have cult-like followers. For this reason, the 2024 election is based on personalities, and not on policies.
The Woke ideology also needs mentioning. The effectiveness and success of deconstruction. There is now a roar of victory as the beast goes down. The problem is the movement lives in the furr of the beast and will get cold when it dies and starts decomposing. Say what you want about the left, but there is a mode of projection and hatred of an enemy. What worries me is a lot of the comfort has been taken for granted. When the beast goes down the revolutionairs that has not been trained to provide any value will have no office and no lunch. There will be a fight for resources. There is a risk the Woke ideology will not accept the revolution being completed and will stay current by coming down on their citizens. UK, Canada, New Zealand are great examples how easy it is to regulate what you can say and invent new crimes only to crack down on opposition. Watch out for limitations on free speech. Watch out who have anger and blame in the ideology. Marxism is not that great, nor is post modernism. It is a critique - ok - but there is always an enemy to destroy. That idea will never work. Destruction is sometimes useful, but the ideologies that build and prospers are not based on blame and victimhood. Right now we are smoking a cigar in the palace of the emperor, but have no clue how to maintain the plumbing. "The means of production" is a myth.
Met in 2014 when i was a college freshman. This man has always kept it real. Grateful for his books and his journalism. Everything he discussed and wrote about is actually playing out before our eyes
Why can't Chris finally acknowledge that both parties are fascistic in nature and practice? He knows that there is a uniparty. I agree the republicans seem more overt in their fascism, while the democrats are more covert, though I believe the democrats are also much overt in their violations against the rule of law.
@@RuminationWithAndrew "Why cant Chris finally...." allow me to help you out with that dear, young Andrew: Its not a matter of what Hedged can/cannot do. Hes a highly seasoned & capable journalist. Hedges speaks the truth as he sees it thru the lens of DECADES& DECADES of up close& personal professional experience & observations....Not YOUR opinion as YOU see it. You're more than welcome to agree or disagree just like every other American, but it either way, your pov has nothing to do with his capabilities. I hope this helps you in some way. Take care, dear one. PS: Please don't ruminate too much. It's not good for you, nor for anyone to do so. 🤗.
@@Anabee3 When you learn how to think and write in proper English, I will engage you. You need to learn to think, and stop being a follower of political commentators. Hedges, not HEDGED, is sharing his opinions, like I am. So, go get a book, put on your intellectual cap, and just maybe then, you'll get a better command of English and will be able to ruminate, with the level of intelligence that I display.
@@Anabee3 You're obviously a deluded Democrat imagining you're intelligent. Hedges is not all that smart and he is consumed by his own passions & prejudices. Hedges is a BIG part of the problem as he has supported the "machine" he now derides . I am fond of a lot of Bernie Bros but most are not deep thinkers. So far as general character contrast Bernie's repeated sell outs to Trump's tenacity and determination. Trump has courage under fire even if you despise him. The "cult" recognizes this. You can't and Hedges won't. It's hard to imagine you're an icon who's been poison to the audience you wanted to serve. That's hedges.
@@RuminationWithAndrewLooks like Democrats are tearing each other apart. Who's more intelligent? The millions of people who walked away and became members of the cult.
I couldn't agree more - he is the voice of the century. If I could choose only one story teller to tell me the story of the world it would be him! Despite the fact that it is a bleak story its the absolute truth! (He left the Real News Network on RUclips and now has his own show on RUclips fyi.)
Over 700,000 people incarcerated for victimless crimes in America, under constitutional common law no victim means no crime if their is no harm loss or injury there can be no crime. Meaning America plc has over 700,000 slaves held against their will.
This why we need to vote for prop 6 if your in California and in other states but not sure what prop in other states it is but the amendment would repeal language prohibiting involuntary servitude except to punish crime and replace it with language prohibiting slavery and involuntary and stop brands for paying slaves in jail 1cent to 10 cents a hour.
@@BeautyInYOU583 wouldn't change a thing the problem is since the 50s there have been over 80,000 crimes invented just to ensnare you, all traffic violations fall under Uniform Commercial Code law otherwise known as Contract law not criminal law the cop's use the colour of law to enforce contract between you and the state, the state cannot be a injured party because it's a dead entity only brought to life by the people's voice, man thought to be like God, and created monster by error.
"Politics is a game of fear." Powerful, very powerful statement. "Mass strikes can cripple a state". Pay attention America, this video is a keeper. Great interview.
What Kamala Harris did for the Country America 🇺🇸 for These 4 Years She Imported Millions Criminals and Destroyed American IDENTITIES This is the most Dangerous for All Planet Earth Not American politics
West is Completely Lost in West Please Please Bring American Politics Dignity For All Health Education and Roof over the HEADS For All Americans Jobs back to Americans Jobs is the most important to American Nations
Yeah, true. But Chris Hedges hasn't impacted an inkling of qualitative enhancement in the lives of a noticeable inkling of Americans' lives. He has enhanced his financial stature by writing books and speaking engagements.
@@Mor928he offers the info and people need to share it and pay attention . It's not a crime to make a living. Yikes! Do you only listen to a hermit in some obscure mountain? Chris Hedges has a family!😅
@@Mor928 You need to do some research on his work helping improve the lives of black prisoners inside and outside of prison and for their ever grateful families, on his work to help free Julian Assange, and his activism. on the streets and reporting in wars, risking his life unlike most reporters. Besides that his reporting and writing enlightens and brings forth more activism. More he's done and contributes and supports. He is a rarity. A precious source of light.
Chris Hedges is always trustworthy, he never wastes time uttering opinions, he is all about observation, studies, deep thinking and the courage to present unpleasant truths.
If you vote for Dr. Jill Stein, it not only sends a powerful message to TPTB, but to each of us, who are anti-imperialists. Just think how you will feel if you see that Stein got 40-50,000,000 votes? That would be such a motivtional boost to all of us. Let's give ourselve that present this election day.
I BEG YOU NOT TO DO THAT THIS. YEAR . Trump is a dangerous man. He will destroy the good we have and chaos will ensue. I know you are fed up with the Dems. So am I. But it will be a whole lot worse with Trump. Chris downplayed Trump's aims and went after the Dems unfairly I believe. If Trruump wins our democracy is dead. I for one do not want to live under a Christian Nationaliist regime. Anyone who has endured a Catholic school education has an idea of the cruelty in Christian zealots. If you don't know about it check it out. PLEASE.Wait to send the message.
Stein only got 0.36% of the vote in 2012. And 1.07% in 2016. In 2020 Howie Hawkins taking over the Green Party baton got a pathetic 0.3%. Ralph Nadar, with his huge respect and great name recognition, only got 2.7% in 2000 running as a Green. The Green Party has never got any traction in the US. Worse than the "Commies" for most Americans. And Stein has messed in her own nest with serious voters this election cycle by initially promoting the goofy Cornell West as the Green Party 2024 POTUS candidate - until he flaked out! There has never been a Third-Party candidate for President that was elected in 160-years!!! Voting for Dr. Jill Stein, running for the fourth time now, is wasting your vote. Sorry. She cannot and will NEVER become the 47th POTUS. If you want even an infinitesimal chance of America crawling out of the huge abyss that Biden and the DNC has got the US into one needs to vote TRUMP/VANCE 2024. Any other vote is for more of the same, and WW3.
Chris is like the best book you ever read NOW. He is explaining accurately the social reality of the society we live in today. The economic, social, political mess that we despair at he simply explains in a way that makes total sense. I feel INSPIRED knowing the truth, being able with his help to figure out why America is so damn crazy and I'm not. LOL
But what can you do? I respect Chris but he minimizes the Trump threat and lumps a Democratic Admin with a Trump administration. Knowing that Trump is straight out Fascist. I think he is correct about a lot but he completely ignores the insanity of the Republican party. And he worked for Nader who created havoc in the election that gAve us Bush illegally. I'm taking Chris with a grain of salt.
@@maureenmannion6748 that's because your precious "democratic" party does not give space to any other opposition .. esp if the third party is anti establishment and sincerely for the people , they are very , very undemocratic.
@@maureenmannion6748 I don't think you are wrong but I think Chris is saying we are at the END of American Empire and whether you have the SOFT state capitalist authoritarianism of the Harris Dems OR the HARD state capitalist authoritarianism of the Fascist Trump and the Repubs will make little difference in the end because we are at the END of Empire, neither the American capitalist ruling class, the Dems or Repubs have the answer on how to save American capitalism as a system that actually works for the American people or functions, they can't stop its collapse or obsolescence. What to do? I think he sees Social Democracy as the answer which is why he is talking about Swedish Social Democracy and the New Deal which was American Social Democracy. I am not saying you are wrong Maureen but I am trying to interpret what Chris is saying.
The reality is that ANY Congress rep, both House & Senate; unless they play ball, they are smeared 6 ways from Sunday in the papers as racist & anti-whatever; either right after their disobedience, or during their re-election campaign.
You have to leave America, and receive your retirement checks in a different country with lower cost. I'm not a senior citizen, but I left for Europe. The best decision of my life.
@@MaryJaneJones. That'll require a specific amount per month in SSI depending on the country. Some people won't qualify for that either. I.E. someone I know only gets $1,200/month in SSI and has no other source of income in retirement. Said person depends on handouts from relatives to make up the difference.
Nobody cares about us Seniors. Fewer grown children are taking-in their aging parents today, and our incomes are "fixed", but the economy is not so constant raising prices and interest rates make living a quality of life nearly impossible unless you are wealthy. It's a sad commentary on the so-called "most powerful" nation in the world.
First, I am not an American, I am a 70 year-old Australian who has been a student of history and geo-politics for over 50 years. I have been to 51 countries, and to and through the US, on 14 occasions. In those sojourns I have had one-on-one experiences with so many people and garnered THEIR perspectives Therefore, I'm a veteran of first-hand experiences and can state categorically I have empathy with someone's stance on affairs: even though I may be diametrically opposed to such beliefs. With that said, I will now declare that what Chris Hedges conveys to us all is the best set of arguments I have ever encountered. Quite incredibly, they either dovetail the perspectives I already embraced, or they are to be added to my positions. Sensational mind at work here.
@@SergioGonzalez-ew2po -- I’ve had a great and fulfilling life, much of which is derived from those “one-on-one” interludes I’ve had ranging from being on the train from LA, to Chicago and meeting an Armish chappie with his two young children (a boy 7, and a girl 4) and I gave the boy a (Australian) $5, and $10 and some coins. Or a couple operating an internet café in Sierra Vista (AZ), or the tour guide on a bus in Chile. What I designate are, of course, seemingly simple occasions. However, they are all aspects of the marvelous tapestry that my life entails. But, again, aside from these substances I have been an eternal student of history, and geo-political affairs for over 50 years, and whilst I most certainly have granite-like political and ideological perspectives they are the culmination of decades of experiencing x, y and z, and formulating MY OWN outlooks. Now, to answer your question as to whether I agree “100%” with Chris Hedges predictions: Tragically, everything Hedges espouses is, indeed, “100%” correct: But, let me make it perfectly clear that, the conclusions he purports are parallel to what I predicted would come to pass at least 50 years ago. Similarly, this s the case with Britain - I assume you are aware of the upheaval that has transpired there from nearly a fortnight ago following the brutal murder of three innocent young girls at the hands of a person of African heritage. Apropos to that, a contact of mine in Leeds, who was engaged with Britain’s domestic intelligence institution, MI5, informs me that: “After investigations, the prime line of inquiry into this heinous matter by police, keeps getting back to the African fellow committing those crimes, because he was knocked back from romantic advances by a white female. But if that’s true, you can guarantee that will be suppressed by the powers that be.” To sum it all up: What Hedges purports in this dialogue is, actually, 101% correct. So, if you live in a major urban sphere of the US, my sincerest advice is to pack up and move to more secure location.
@@markferguson7563 You and Hedges are so right, and yet most people will never hear it much less realize it on their own. I did pack up long ago, but the rot is coming here now. The developing world/poor countries/poor people suffer from both the exterior, supranational capitalists and their age-old local forms of exploitation, neglect and suppression. What to do? Keep the faith, fan the flame however feeble to keep it going through the downward cycles ahead of us so at least some embers remain to help fuel a refounded and reformed upcycle.
Don't be depressed ... get the hell out of there ! I have been living in Brasil off and on since 2001 and I actually LOVE IT HERE ! Retired on $2600 a month but living on $700 a month, saving the rest for my 2nd condo now Came back in 2018 for 6 months and still here ! Bought a 750 sf condo for $22,000 usd 10m to the beach, full of intelligent educated people, a lot who speak english. IF I can do it, you can too, don't be afraid to try something new
Chris Hedges is an extremely important thinker and writer in our time. He has a unique perspective and a huge range. His work is serious and ought to be taught widely.
Yes. But he says a second Trump term means Christian fascism will come, but it STILL doesn't matter if Harris gets elected instead? Of course it does. The 1930s were no piece of cake either. Do we really want to throw up our hands and wait for WWIII?
Chris shows that the Pulitzer Prize is worthy of its prestige. This talk was worth every minute of listening. I even went with the desire to take notes.
I love Chris Hedges! I read his book Empire of Illusion : The end of literacy and the triumph of spectacle. It was a marvelous depiction of the level of decay in our American society. His books should be part of the academic curriculum for all journalism studies.
The bourgeois democracy in the United States is working exactly as the founding fathers intended. Only now the working class is starting to realize it was never made to work for them.
The USA is NOT a democracy - it is a Republic, with a Constitution and a Bill of Rights. Democracy is Mob Rule instead of the rule of Constitutional Law (Law that up hold the entire Bill of Rights to the Letter.).
This election is not about Greece, Israel or a third party. Hedges wants to "challenge the hegemony" to warp the Democratic party policies - but ACKNOWLEDGES he makes no difference.
Chris Hedges - what a great interview by Middle East Eye - I hope this is the end of the American Empire. I am 72 and I want/must see this in my lifetime. It is so depressing realizing what is happening to the Palestinians and no one is really doing anything constructive to bring about a permanent ceasefire and a Palestinian state recognized by all. 😭😭😭
So important to hear Chris Hedges speak so very clearly ! Brilliant journalists as he is must be given all the opportunity to reach an audience so starved for the truth - constant perseverance is the never ending wave we must be willing to energise every moment of every day !
As a Swiss citizen, with experience of a well functioning direct democracy, I can only confirm that we see the US democracy as broken. It is very sad particularly when we think that the US people came to rescue us in Europe during WWII in order to save our democracies. What a change. The US no longer is a beacon of democracy.
@@DouglasHarding-hu1jc Yes, Russia fought the Nazis after teaming up with them in the Ribbentrop Molotov pact to take Poland, the Baltic countries and attacking Finland. And to fight the Nazis, Russia had massive help from the US without which it may have been unable to defeat the Nazis. After the war, Russia never fulfilled its promise to organise free and fair elections in the countries it controlled in Eastern Europe, which had to suffer under their rule until 1989. Obviously Russia’s record of protecting European democracies in not only weak. It was actually negative. It did everything it could to destroy them.
@@DouglasHarding-hu1jcYes, JFK said that the Soviet Union lost over 20 million people fighting the Nazis. Now here we are decades later, arming Ukrainian Nazi battalions, teaching them to operate advanced weaponry against Russia.
@@DouglasHarding-hu1jc yes, and I didn’t mention the British, the Canadians either, who also played a key role, and deserve to be mentioned. I was mostly talking about the US, which came to defend freedom. And the US did it not only in Europe, but also in Japan, although it remains debatable whether it was necessary to nuke two cities. History cannot be replayed. What would have happened without the nuclear bombs? Perhaps the Soviets would have arrived in Japan before the Americans. Would it have been good for Japan ? Would it have become a North Korea or what it is now? Impossible to know. You can only speculate on the outcome.
A Chris Hedges interview is a must for me. He educates me every time with his vast intricate knowledge of not only geopolitics but the world in general. 🙏🇵🇸😔
The Bernie Sanders runs in 2016 and 2020 were very encouraging. The reason being that there is massive support for getting away from the current political party policies. The Democratic Party effectively squelched Bernie, in big part because Bernie, while a great person, didn't have the stones to fight the Party. As things continue to get worse and worse and worse, the US will reach a breaking point (rock bottom) - and that point is pretty close. At that point, the populous will abandon this garbage system. We just have to hope there is a good person like Sanders (only with cajones) running and not a vile vicious clown like Trump.
I have the feeling that the nervous and bloated asset values will be falling, giving greif to the 1% and giving the rest of us some long awaited relief.... It has been demonstrated that the Fed will back up asset values but there is a limit.
Either the general population goes on the streets, or they go to ground. A well organized group of Bangladeshi students just hounded out their long time fascist leader. She was filmed scampering away in a helicopter yesterday presumably to another fascist regime which will host her and ensure she gets access to her offshore trust in the Cayman islands.
BURNme was is sellout. On Nov. 5th we will have 3 Zionist STOOGES vs #JILLSTEIN2024PEACE She is the ONLY PEACE CANDIDATE for POTUS and SHE will Free Palestine, Peltier and Weed on Day 1. No more RED/BLUE Zionist Warmonger MIC REPUBLOCRATS supporting Genocide. Note: I didn't even need to (Edit) my campaign cut and paste for the Kamel. Still fits.
I was also thinking of the scope of his intelligence, to have had the positions he's had, being in wars, and the political high view that he takes-- what a gift to listen to him talk. If only we could bring back labor unions, as I fear for all the workers whose parents lost jobs in the 70s, due to them being shipped to what were called then, developing countries. Now the march towards ai could decimate more jobs. Witness how many businesses are filing for bankruptcy, how many stores are closing. Ai would be a death knell for the working poor and squeeze out the rest of the middle class. It would save money for the companies-- but push out the workers. Businesses need to say no.
The number of dead Palestinians is heading towards 300,000 one alternative source reports. But they also report that Hamas doesn't want that revealed either.
Humanity is based on dominance. We are organisms with built in instincts of survival. We will never all come as one to work together. We are flawed in that way. Everything that has and will happen is a result of that flaw.
Humbly suggesting to not vote for any politician or party directly responsible for or merely vocally in support of these morally corrupt policies of inducing total dominance instead of diplomacy and the will to respectfully compromise. This year, the continuation of the brutal ideology which occupies both lands, minds and our tax payer money is on the ballot! Join the rise of third party candidates to ensure that politicians of the current two party system will be forced to align with the wishes of their constituents, no matter if their constituents are left- or right-leaning,- an alternative on both sides are needed to ensure the alignment of our politicians with us all! Personally, I've joined the green ticket to a more democratic future, represented this year by Jill Stein and Butch Ware from the Green Party...
3rd parties do make a huge difference, even without ever being in power nationally. Canada has universal healthcare because that NDP policy became so popular that Canadian Liberal voters demanded it too. Now again with a Liberal minority, Canadians get universal dental and pharmacare - NDP policy. 😊 Green Party policy has been adopted by all 3 other parties becsuse of demands from their own voters. It's how the best policies are enacted.
@ckidd2436, Canadians do NOT get "universial dental and pharmacare." They get a pretend "dentalcare" which is really a way to give a private for- profit insurance company a way to take another bite out of public money. You are kidding yourself and trying to "kid" the public.
Chris Hedges is a very SMART Person he is absolutely Right On, every empire has a life expectancy of 250 years then they collapse, history is repeating itself, and there is nothing you can do about it. Empires try to fight their way out with wars but it don't work. May the American Empire "Rest in Peace" Once you empire dies.
Thank very much Mohamed for making this excellent interview. It is my first time I am here and Sir! You are a real top socio~political educated journalist.
Great interview. I love and respect Chris Hedges. Btw I am Latina, 55 (so not young) and I am not voting for anyone who is in agreement with funding the genocide in Gaza. I left the country
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I started listening to Chris around 2015 and I’ve never come across another journalist that comes anywhere close to his honest assessments of all sorts of topics but especially the state of the US
From the little I heard he considers Trump to be a fascist and anyone that continues to spew that nonsense is just as ridiculous as a woke leftist claiming that their 5 year old has the right to decide if they want their balls to be cut off. I’m sick of people constantly downplaying Trump. Majority of people are completely brainwashed by msm and seem to be blind to the fact that everything the media has claimed Trump to be and why we should be terrified of him is exactly what the current administration is doing. This new woke leftist administration is a new n@z! regime that has learned from their past mistakes and have almost perfected propaganda and the destruction of entire race of people that stands in their way. Please explain to me how Trump is so bad but this current administration is looking out for the American people
Check out an amazing journalist: I.F. Stone. .."The I F. Stone's Weekly Reader". You'd be amazed at how little the US government approach has changed from when he and his wife published their weekly reportage between 1953 and 1971.
Besides Chris, here's some more of my favourites :) Peter Joseph Chris Hedges Richard Wolff Abby Martin Jacque Fresco (rip) Noam Chomsky (too old now?!) Edward Snowden Aaron Maté Gleen Greenwald Kyle Kulinski Jimmy Dore Krystal Ball Russell Brand Yanis Varoufakis Cornel West Lee Camp Max Blumenthal Dylan Ratigan Rutger Bregman and (the fictitious reporter) "Jonathan Pie" More: Steven Grumbine Nina Turner Alfie Kohn Jesse ventura Michael Parenti Whitney Webb
God Bless Chris Hedges. He has to give the same sermon over and over again and over again. Chalk it up to the unchanging nature of the truth. Go ahead, preach Pastor Hedges!
Ralph Nadar, with his huge respect and great name recognition, only got 2.7% in 2000 running as a Green. The Green Party has never got any traction in the US. Worse than the "Commies" for most Americans. Why you are wasting your time voting Green.
I certainly agree; but with one exception. He has no problem with pushing capitalism which is a political tool for funneling wealth from the bottom up. This is extremely problematic in a number of ways.
@@menudobucket9837 That sounds too vague. Who was the guest? You know usually for it to be of interest to listeners they'll have a viewer of a different opposing views so there can be some sort of debate of ideas. You're saying that was the views of his guests not Ralph Nader
I always doff my hat to Chris Hedges whenever I hear him speak. What a bold, honest and honest man. People like Chris give me hope in humanity, that we all are not a community of mercenaries.
No, the psychopaths and sociopaths and ideologues deceive and connive their way to the positions of power within the massive corporate bodies that constitute the hegemon. And religion has rendered the majority of humans docile and brainwashed.
Chris so flawlessley weaves together various ideas that capture the stark reality of the times we are living in. He's unique. I've never seen a political commentator/intellectual be as unbiased and direct as he is. No party or idealogy is immune from critique. He addresses the flaws on both sides as well as the system at large, taking a higher view from above that many people are incapable of because of their innate biases or allegiances. He is as honest as they come, and the picture he paints is frightening and bleak but it is the raw truth. This man must be protected at all costs!
@@JimmyfromPhilly1-ub4hq he doesn’t hate trump for the sake of hating trump. He clearly states how dangerous a demagogue figure like trump is to the integrity of the country as a whole. This man reported from war zones for decades and has seen empires collapse all over the globe. Trump is a reflection of where we are. We are close to that stage. Therefore he is dangerous
Mohammed! Thank you for Chris Hedges. This is the first time I’ve heard him. Somehow I’ve missed him in the UK as so many of us have; we need a live thinker like him - clear, honest, not serving more than master and remaining objective. I was riveted; so different from the parallel commentary I usually have in my head picking out inconsistencies. So, thank you very much Chris Hedges.
Now THIS is some truth. I don’t know why we the people have no way to take our government back. This is truly the end of an empire. Thank you for this.
@@adriennelaf5083 I like most of the qualities of the four independent candidates Jill Stein, RFK,Jr, Cornel West and the Libertarian Oliver. Voting Jill Stein, M.D. . If RFK, Jr. was more sympathetic to The Palestinians I would be voting for him. Noone could pay me a million bucks to vote for trump but I also can't vote for Harris as she is part of the Biden war crime complicity administration. I do give her credit though for avoiding and skipping vile Netanyahu's sickening speech to Congress and the vomitous standing ovation from eighty percent of Congress.
What I gathered from this interview is that, it doesn’t matter who wins, we r still screwed and will continue to be till we cease to exist as a formidable nation. We r the modern Roman Empire, and as such will self implode as Rome did, and whom ever is left will get the spoils, it looks like there is no way out.
Humbly suggesting to not vote for any politician or party directly responsible for or merely vocally in support of these morally corrupt policies of inducing total dominance instead of diplomacy and the will to respectfully compromise. This year, the continuation of the brutal ideology which occupies both lands, minds and our tax payer money is on the ballot! Join the rise of third party candidates to ensure that politicians of the current two party system will be forced to align with the wishes of their constituents, no matter if their constituents are left- or right-leaning,- an alternative on both sides are needed to ensure the alignment of our politicians with us all! Personally, I've joined the green ticket to a more democratic future, represented this year by Jill Stein and Butch Ware from the Green Party...
Apathy of most citizens along with their lack of education prevents people from rising up and saying enough. Lack of giving a damn is why there seems to be no way out.
One of our best commentarians that will never be seen on Fox or MSNBC. Worth a read or plenty of materials on line. You will never see the world the same again..
Engaging with Chris Hedges is always a rewarding experience. As a journalist and author, his profound wellspring of knowledge, demonstrating an exceptional blend of humanity and realism in his views.
Please change “wrote” to “written.” Since your comment will live on the internet as interesting, funny, and intelligent, I want it to be grammatically correct.
I find the question mark at the end of this title amusing. I think everyone in the world who is not American (and not clueless) has watched the decline of American dominance for decades. Myself, I started taking note during the first Bush administration. America has lost its power as a sole super power - we are now in a global order with multiple great powers. American politics are in chaos and increasingly undemocratic. Finally, the American public has completely lost the moral high ground. Their support of Israel, even in the face of blatant genocide, its inexcusable and destroys the last shred of 'plausible deniability' as far as what the American government is doing. Americans choose to look away and pursue superficial interests while their leaders enable atrocities. The American empire is definitely ended. It causes me despair, because the fate of my country is intricately entwined with America. And I am sorry to say that my own country's people are largely guilty of the same complacency, callousness, and ignorance. I watch world events unfolding, and feel a sort of surreal feeling, observing the development of a dystopian world, and the rapid vanishing of the world I grew up cherishing. I feel profoundly helpless. A catastrophe developing, and trying to have a rational discussion with anyone about it like screaming into a void.
I am Australian & I feel exactly the same. I think there are many of us. I see the challenge as somehow not giving up hope. Searching the horizon for a sign, a turning point. Keeping faith that a better world is possible & sharing that with our children. Sharing what a better world might look like so that when the turning point arrives they’ll be ready. I get inspired by our ancestors & what they achieved, how many generations it sometimes took for the inevitable change. And those who look away aren’t necessarily unaware that something is deeply wrong. They look away because they can’t see a way forward or have swopped cynicism for hope, seeking protection from disappointment & compassion fatigue. A Czech philosopher coined the term ‘the solidarity of the shattered’. That’s our secret strength! ❤
The fate of future generations…. Our kids and grandkids causes me great despair. I’m ashamed of how badly my generation has failed to encourage or produce a better future for our progeny😢
The American empire has not ended; its facade as a democracy, is ending, for democracy and empire cannot cohabit in the same space. However, if you watch the US budget per year, the military budget is humungous. The US empire invests more in its military than all the other military nations combined. How is that empire dying? Its democratic arm is, yes, dying, but not the arms industry. It is getting richer and stronger every year. Don't be fooled!
Thank you for telling us the truth…one party, we get to choose between the fascist and the corporate oligarch puppet. It’s what I thought. This is such a sad state of affairs.
Do NOT discount the Military Industrial Complex in full complicity with the Corporations running the show. Hence the WEF proposal is based upon Corporate Control which is based in ignorance, fear, hyper control of every aspect of the world economy etc.
That's because it confirms we're not crazy and are realistic about it what is happening. I feel that the same way. My brother has his hopes in that Trump is going to save America. There is nothing I can say to pull him out of that, and yet I look around and see that as a nation in our current state we are doomed.
@@gab31282 Trump is far from the ideal candidate (to put it politely); who from the Washington one party state do you propose then ???? At least despite his ranting he might prevent WW 3.
You are a thinking man. I think the United States is "the fourth reich". The NAZI symbol has four arms on it, and they called themselves" the third reich".
I have heard Christian preachers say we should support Israel. God condemns Israel, correct. Atheists, money hoarders (causing inflation), tricksters exploiting Palestinians, racists, clannish,
Chris Hedge's analysis isn't very optimistic. In fact, it's totally depressing to anyone living in America. I wish I could disagree with him, but I can't. 😥
It's all relative. If you ever want to feel better. Talk to some hard working immigrants. If they aren't exploited farm or factory workers, it can be quite uplifting.
Its the bleak and tragic reality we all face. We're royally screwed, unless EVERYTHING changes yesterday or decades ago. In order to reverse course off the edge of a cliff. Albeit we already fell off the cliff in a free fall. We exist trapped struggling and desperate in a rogue failed terrorist state of a dystopia.
Chris Hedges is incredible, his analysis are always solid, he should have his own channel here. Incredible what he is cable to bring to the table. Thank you for this excellent interview.
@@9UaYXxB Right? I now know! I was talking to my husband and he was like “here, let me send his channel!” OF COURSE HE HAS HIS OWN SHOW! Thank you so much for wanting to help by letting me know that, very nice of you. 🙏
I’ve felt that way since last fall. And I also feel guilty, that we have so completely failed the Palestinians, that I haven’t been able to do anything. Hedges talked about feeling guilty about not being able to save the children of Gaza that in his December speech. Describes what I was feeling.
Thank God for modern day prophets like Hedges who expose the real nature of power in this world. Christians should take note: "friendship with the world is enmity with God." - James 4:4
I've never quite understood why the so-called people of God are among the most violent, restless, bloodthirsty group of people throughout the planet. Shouldn't God's people be examples of wholesome peaceful living, not the type of sadism we see coming from that part of world?
@@fairplayer7435 the first thing a person learns in religion are the 10 commandments, the 3rd being do not take the lords name in vain. perverting the christian religion to mislead people and get them to do evil is the most unchristian and one of the worst sins a person can commit. Its so sad people have left that part out and try to drive people away from worshipping god and the values that make society a society in which a person wants to live into worshipping false idols and shitty liberal values that end up in total societal decay. christianity is where so much of our values come from. the bible is a series of books with stories which demonstrate philisophical arguments. The stories are absolutely brilliant and profound. If you can write a book that is able to be translated through many different languaged, thousands of years in to the future, in a way that a person from any place and time can understand, that are short enough and use wording that is clearly translated and easy to remeber, that inspire and capture the attention of some of the smartest men to walk the earth. issac newon, ben franklin, thomas jefferson and he founding fathers. The bible is absolutely brilliant and people should enjoy these stories and think of them in that context, christianity is indispensible it is the best religion, i wish people could understand it and not be mislead by people who dont undersand it like chris hedges.
Top 3 wall street firms own 75 million shares of Lockheed Martin. Just the 12 dollar per share per year dividend earns them 900 million. 35 trillion in debt and high inflation is no problem to them.
It is a shame that the sheep masses would rather believe what they hear on CNN and Fox as opposed to someone who is clearly and logically explains this mess
"I said: 'Get me President Bush on the phone,'" Olmert said in a speech in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon. "They said he was in the middle of giving a speech in Philadelphia. I said I didn't care: 'I need to talk to him now.' He got off the podium and spoke to me." - Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert in 2009 Source : Jerusalem Post, NYTimes, Reuters, etc Who’s really in control of America?
Bush got off the podium and spoke to whoever ,probably after he finished his speech. What was Olmert trying to do , impress his people while he was on his campaign trail?
Honestly I thought the US was under control by it's uniparty or deep state. Then as I saw Europe disintegrate into an ungodly horrible existence, I thought perhaps some evil NWO based out of France. Then I thought, crap! It's Soros or WEF or WHO. But in reality, it is safe to say, it is China. Who else has the funds and influence to buy off continents ? Who else can murder and enslave Muslims and get away with it? Who else can conceive, develop, and deploy a biological weapon that murders millions and millions of citizens around the globe? Who else can destabilize and destroy the central currency of all transactions? Who else produces more metric tons of carbon emissions then sells the solar and wind alternatives to everyone else while still burning coal? C H I N A and only them can and have pulled it off. Think am wrong, do explain..... But nope, this clown carrying on a out US 2 party same same is nonsense. Candidates sold out to highest bidder is daft. The US is a republic. It is based on a constitution. 45 didn't sell out to any donor. He went to fight the dragon. He had no idea how fierce the dragon was, or how connected it is. He is ready to take it on again, and this time he understands his opponent and has selected a team. Having tried to impeach, bankrupt, and imprison, they resorted to murder. Having failed that they performed a coup and threw hundreds of millions into the warchest of their annointed. Too bad so sad, so far no go. No amount of paid shills or TDS suffering will change it. It is out there for the world to see, and they have. Suck it up buttercup. Choke it down as Walz did. As Obama does. Retire to your safe space and call your time out. Unable to undo what you have done. Weird? Deplorable? Extremist? I know you are. So what of it? You projection is so transparent.
America needs to understand this: even if you’re no longer an empire you are still a country, just with less influence over the world’s economy and geopolitics. Maybe then the US government can start focusing on the livelihood of its citizens rather than funding wars around the world. Not being an empire is not a bad thing.
As with every empire, none lasts forever.
Control or be controlled
Touche!
Well said. Bullies for too long in many respects. Saviors not so often
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Take care of it citizens
I am an American and many of us are starting to ponder leaving our country. We have been sold to the highest bidder. Our government throws money at 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 etc. But for us is not stop bureaucracy. Our middle class is starting to feel like upper lower class.
Where do the "many" plan to go?
I don't remember who said it, but when asked about leaving the US, he replied "then I'd have to live under US foreign policy."
I am so glad that I chose Canada as my destination when I left Britain in 1981.
How fortunate you must be if you can afford to leave. Millions of us are forever trapped here at the bottom.
I've been living for 20 years in the Land of the Rising Sun. My monthly health care insurance since I'm retired is ¥3800 a month which includes a long-term care premium that I don't yet need. My bi-monthly visit to my doctor which includes lab tests is also ¥3800. Medication is ¥5000. Simply changing the ¥ to $ you get $82 a month, $984 annually. It's just as inexpensive in Europe. The American "health care" system is a major corporate grift which is about return on investment.
A banana republic with nukes? What could go wrong?
Good Don Rickles Style. HOWEVER, RUSSIA'S EVEN MORE SO SUCH.
Isn't that basically what we have now?
@@nicholausbuthmann1421 Actually the facts should lead one to trust Russia more than America with nukes since only one of those two countries has ever used nukes in a war. If history means anything.
@@chuletaizationdepends on how you look at it, "Well america got to use one, so we're within our right to use one also"
@@molliestanton2869 no, not yet
This is one of the most honest insights I have heard in a very long time. Thank you for stating what needs to be said.
I admire how Chris taps into his stream of consciousness effortlessly. He is so fluent, never pauses. He’s an open Channel.
Chris Hedges always keeps me informed about the devastatingly horrific reality of the way that we humans have historically treated each other and sadly continue to do so!
@@lyndamonchak4072Not we,Leaders,we are trying to fix where they mess up.
It is funny though, when he gets stuck once in a while. It’s usually trying to think a common word when making a simple point, it’s like the more complex his thinking, the more articulately it flows. Max Blumenthal and Glenn Greenwald have this gift as well.
He has done the required research, thoroughly. ----------- Psalms 23.
Hedges so cynical anymore he turns me off. When he says there is no enthusiasm for Harris. Thats a lie.
The decline of America is ridiculous … we are in late stage capitalism and it’s all going down in 🔥🔥🔥
Late-stage Statism.
We don't even have freedom anymore.
@@lordsharshabeel statism = capitalism working the way it should be, power for rich, scraps for poors.
@@billysantos3824the State acquires power by using force and coercion to extract resources. It’s a monopoly ratchet that only grows, has no incentive to efficiently provide value, and has no competition.
A business acquires power by voluntary exchange of resources. It is subject to market forces, changing value signals, and competition. If a business does not provide value, it must change or cease to exist.
Capitalism (private ownership of the means of production in a free market economy) can exist just fine, even thrive, without a centralized State backing private property law. Contract enforcement is itself a service that can be provided on a voluntary basis.
A State requires significant propaganda to exist, and you were born into this environment. I’m sorry to say that you fell for it. Blaming corporations/businesses/capitalism for the failures of the State is a critical feature of this propaganda.
Ask yourself this: what in your life is voluntary, and what is not? How is the involuntary stuff enforced? Who benefits? If it’s a corporation that benefits, then how did they achieve this bypass of free exchange?
The ZioNeocons who run American imperial foreign policy, are itching for global conflict so as to play saviour of the world.
Endless wars, poor healthcare, infrastructure neglect, despair, NAFTA and on and on Chris. Call it and call it out loud! You are a champion of the American people.
Who is going to address it thogh? A concerned Australian who is disgusted with greedy uncompassionate human beings can become especially to their own citizens.
This guest is clearly an anti Semite!!
I believe Hedges analysis of the end of Empire or State of the Union is Prophetic.
Can you imagine a President of the United States that has the intellect and world experience of this human being . If there was they would be ground up and devoured by the same system they explained and exposed .
@@markbahouth2713We had a JFK for peace- and they killed him. THEY wanted war. 5000 pages on the assassination still undisclosed for " national security"- in other words, it was an inside job.
Imagine if we had a world leader like Chris Hedges. An intellectual. A thinker. Somebody who has the smallest grasp of what is really going on. Not a demagogue. Rather, an individual that acts in the interests of the greater good. For the planet. The biosphere. The average Joe. A wage earner making his/her way into our bleak future.
We have one: Vladimir Putin. Though he is not the average Joe, all other descriptions fit.
They Absolutely Don't want people like him to lead, they want air headed Puppets that only want to line there pockets 😢😮😊
Or shahid Bolsen
Old entitled, white guy living in another Century.
😂😂😂 And what exactly will he do? Like specifics...
Do you hear yourself?
Essentially what Hedges does is perform an autopsy on American politics.
Yes, but it's not predetermined. The problem is the electoral college. Harris is leading by lots!
@ EdmondLyons You just won the award for the most concise 🎯 comment. 🎉
@@monicabeaston4996I believe that’s more of what’s called “magical thinking”.
Yes, and there's a stench from the corpse.
In popular states but it's meaningless because USA recognize ONLY the electoral college which is not really a democratic country.@@monicabeaston4996
All our taxes go to military and the 400 top families. We struggle to pay bills.
Isn’t it 300?
Actually all of our taxes don't go to the military, check your facts. The government wastes money by the billions on other endeavors that don't help americans, but a strong military is necessary in today's world especially.
@@soulfireonfire6423who cares? You’re not rich! Go vote for change. Barb
The largest budget item is interest on the national debt. But, yes, common folk get very little from our taxes.
Yeah. As abhorrent as texas is, they manage to pave their roads. Which is rare. It shouldnt be
Chris is equally brilliant and humanitarian. He is my 'go to journalist' and has been since the Gulf War. Much respect for him.
On Nov. 5th we will have 3 Zionist STOOGES vs #JILLSTEIN2024PEACE She is the ONLY PEACE CANDIDATE for POTUS and SHE will Free Palestine, Peltier and Weed on Day 1. No more RED/BLUE Zionist Warmonger MIC REPUBLOCRATS supporting Genocide.
Note: I didn't even need to (Edit) my campaign cut and paste for the Kamel. Still fits.
@@punapeterSorry. she cannot and will NEVER become the 47th POTUS.
Stein only got 0.36% of the vote in 2012.
And 1.07% in 2016.
In 2020 Howie Hawkins taking over the Green Party baton got a pathetic 0.3%.
Ralph Nadar, with his huge respect and great name recognition, only got 2.7% in 2000 running as a Green.
The Green Party has never got any traction in the US. Worse than the "Commies" for most Americans.
There has never been a third Party Presidental candidate that has won in 160-years
If you want even an infinitesimal chance of America crawling out of the huge abyss that Biden has got the US into one needs to vote TRUMP/VANCE 2024.
A vote for the Greens will be a vote for more of the same, and WW3.
Exactly this. He is like my fact checker for BS
Not really
Chris is my.favorite journalist
God bless him.he is so knowledgeable on all that is going on in this world
I appreciate his expertise and humanity and honesty nice to see him on the other end of the interview
'Legal-Bribery'... What a perfect description of 'Lobbying' in D.C.-!!! 🤔😁👍
Donald Trump said during the debate with Hillary Clinton he said "The system is rigged. I know that it's rigged, because I use it."
Let's accept that the system is rigged. Let's accept that Trump was honest enough to State the quiet part outlawed. Let's admit that we each use the tax system to our advantage. Some better than others.
@@MaryGwenDungan I am supporting Trump but I wish it were as simple as simply saying "Clinton's tax system." This has been going on since Woodrow Wilson on the 16th / 17th amendments. Probably more like William McKinley. ... Would be interesting to find out why he got whacked.
HE tried to win by cheating but got out-cheated and LOST
HIS 2nd defeat and the end for him is very near
@@InMyBrz how did Trump cheat?
@@MsSassySean Folks, I've been trying to weigh in to this shitstorm. 80% of this is reaction based upon feelings, with perhaps some misinterpretation of History. Good luck, one and all.
Chris Hedges is one of the most important voices of our time. He tells the truth as it is.
Yes, Chris is a shining light to show the political scene but I haven't seen why he goes along with the need to do something about climate change - what are his views on this?
@@dennisa946"Why he goes along with the need to do something about climate change"? I really hope you're kidding.
@@dennisa946Chris used to be concerned with climate change, with our need to act, because he has children.
And then years passed, during which it became abundantly clear that the only thing we’re going to do is make matters worse as fast as we possibly can.
And now it’s way too late. The Earth is in a state of rapid warming. Every ecosystem on the planet is already in a state of distress or collapse. Crop yields are dwindling fast.
Insurers are feeling the pain, as is the Pentagon.
Who cite climate change as the #1 threat to domestic stability for the internal migration
and mass starvation
it is going to cause.
So do spare us any protestations of what we can easily see with our own eyes now. Or just take them straight to the Pentagon.
Hedges is a Genius . I don’t care if people agree or disagree with him .
Galileo was a genius disputed and threatened by the Catholic Church with excommunication execution etc .
You don’t believe in Gravity ?
@@mischeviousyou think your institutions will save you? You’re the well intentioned liberal Chris talks about… the pentagon doesn’t care about you… only money. Change that and you’ve solved climate change.
When Americans meet each other, the unstated rule is that "Don't talk politics, please." This is a cause of fighting and make people feel bad. Ignorance rules it all.
💯….the same thing goes for racism and white supremacy. It is crazy to hear folks all the way over in U.K. calling out racism, and WS rhetoric the way they are, and our WS here are just as violent….and alarmingly organized and networked. They are even calling for Elon Musk to take accountability for giving such a large, unfettered platform to global white nationalism. Outside of America, people actual call that stuff out…because Hitler. Only since Kamala joined the race have I heard people FINALLY pushing back against these yahoos. To live in America is to suffer in silence, smile in public, and LIE everywhere. The people are tired. I have been waiting for a long time for somebody to burn this system down. It is a lie, and it is soaked in blood.
We talk politics after we figure out which side you are on.
Yup that's true, because liberals cannot talk without screaming yelling threatening and slandering anyone who disagrees with them. Just walk into a group of Liberal Democrats with a red Trump hat on. But I still support their right to freely speak their mind even if it offends me..
Same with religion. Everything is designed to divide us.
@@blaster-zy7xxhow you gonna change minds, and lives, if you only talk to people who you know agree with you?
Thanks Chris for a voice of sanity amidst American political theatre.
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Amen bro. I wish Chris Hedges had a bigger voice
This is one of Chris' best interviews. Everything here was direct, clear, and well worded. It sums up they way I've been feeling about things for a while.
I recommend buying one of his many amazing books! 📚 💯
Me too!!! What do think JFK jr and Tulsi Gabbard are up to…what do you think their end game is???
I think that book by Teresa Amato is called, "Grand Illusion: The Fantasy of Voter Choice in a Two-party Tyranny and the Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Part Tyranny".
Which is really a one party corporate State,yet the American people are brainwashed into thinking they have a choice
Cause parliaments worked out great for turkey, Venezuela, the UK at the moment, iran, and everywhere else that’s a shit show.
The two parties are actually to big coalitions of many little parties who are forced to cooperate to get things done.
There’s nothing like having a prime minister to president continuously getting 30% of the vote for 25 years. It’s awesome!
@@mrharpableMowing your lawn in Summer when it's brown and dead is pointless ... but people do it anyway. US Congress is proven utterly corrupt, in thrall to Fed (Banks of London) and USUKIL MIC. Term limits for Congress and Supreme Court to rule first on all Executive Orders to start.
Totally what happened in UK. No use in even pretending democracy exists.
Yes! One big ILLUSION. Now what are the good whites gonna do?
“That’s our job. That’s where people in power have to be, they have to be scared because they don’t have any moral core”🎤✊🏽
GREAT point!!!
Yeah !!
Perfect
There are no errors in their party. It was all intentional. Same with many in the other party. The new part will do away with ssi completely no matter what (According to NH people in the new party). Even totally disabled. They will push suicide. I've already seen it. Killing those in nursing homes. Once money is gone.
Independant actuallythink for them selves. This is why most went right. Not left .
Harris will force every shot on all.
They will force all on ssi/ssdi to take the shots. The boneless and those who are too poor to fight it. They give now for the vote. Then take it all away. After the vote.
Forcing the chip is coming and already given to many in other countries.
List goes on.
1God. 1Messiah.
There was never any moral core from one. The minute your ancestors came here, did what they did to the indigenous black and brown people, kidnapped some more from afrika and established themselves as the ruling machine through sheer violence was the minute of the beginning of the end. You europeans are really amazing at times with your posturing, pretending all sorts of things knowing full well that your kind have been morally bankrupt since LORD knows when. yall haven't even been moral with one another at times throughout european history which resulted in brutal episodes. But only if you can pretend then it'll make sense to make the statement about having moral core. Proceed.
I've lived in Canada my whole life. I was told that we in the West are special, that we don't commit crimes against humanity like "those people over there".
Well, after a lot of consideration, not only do I realize that this has been emphatically untrue in my own country, but it is also emphatically untrue today. With the genocide in Gaza, which I naively fooled myself into believing we would never support (on assumption of our "high ideals" of course), I am going to be cheering on the downfall of the western hegemonic empire. Yeah, life is going to undoubtedly get worse for me, but I am much more interested in the survival of the human race as a species.
The overriding question is: Can a ruthless empire gracefully step aside and accept 2nrd rate status or will it double down until it collapses in ruins. For decades, it is suffering from national insecurity on all fronts. Can it close down its 800+ military bases, stop engaging in naval exercises in far flung places, and undermine governments not to its liking? Judging from the total lack of introspection of the people now in power, the outcome will certain to be hideous
'When slime is revealed it has no refuge but audacity.' -Tacitus
It becomes a simple matter of economics eventually. When there is a global system - a status quo - and you are at the top of that system, you do everything in your power to maintain that system. Which is why we (USA) are constantly changing sides in global matters. We support Israel, until we don't. We don't want Hamas to win certainly, but we don't really want Israel to win either. We just want it to go on forever. Like it always has. With us at the top. It's why the USA fights tooth and nail every time there's a threat of national borders changing anywhere in the world. The USA wants everything set in stone. Again, with us on top.
YEAH, talk about over reach ! 800 US bases, WOW !
The collapse will be just like what happened to the UK
@@karnubawaxexcept for our own border.
Can empire step aside?
No.
We, the people, have to push it aside, and change is always difficult. But we have to go through it, like a purgatory, to get to something better.
In the us, the parties can change, but the policy remains. In China, the party remains, but the policies can change.
On Nov. 5th we will have 3 Zionist STOOGES vs #JILLSTEIN2024PEACE She is the ONLY PEACE CANDIDATE for POTUS and SHE will Free Palestine, Peltier and Weed on Day 1. No more RED/BLUE Zionist Warmonger MIC REPUBLOCRATS supporting Genocide.
Note: I didn't even need to (Edit) my campaign cut and paste for the Kamel. Still fits.
That's an interesting observation.
China has incredible infrastructure. Public transport all over the place. I didn't see homeless while I was there. Do you live there?
@@suecartwright4395 Most people who comment on YT haven't left the country. My Bejing stamp in my old passport was from 2000 or 99' I'd have to look.
My DOG I had in the 90's went to 8 countries with me in Europe. And he was 188 lb Dane.
Chine is the future. If I have younger kids today I'd make sure they learned Mandarin.
If the first part is true, what was Nixon doing in China in 1972?
Mr Hedges is probably one of the greatest living journalists and it's good to hear a good interviewer with insightful questions, an amazing hour.
Have you called him on his nonsense about the democratic party being more measured and staid? If there is a uniparty in America, both parties have cult-like followers. For this reason, the 2024 election is based on personalities, and not on policies.
Chris Hedges would have integrity & credibilty if he had the courage to talk about the Jewish oligarchy.
@@Desideratapoem he talks extensively in this very interview about the power of the lobby
The Woke ideology also needs mentioning. The effectiveness and success of deconstruction.
There is now a roar of victory as the beast goes down. The problem is the movement lives in the furr of the beast and will get cold when it dies and starts decomposing.
Say what you want about the left, but there is a mode of projection and hatred of an enemy.
What worries me is a lot of the comfort has been taken for granted. When the beast goes down the revolutionairs that has not been trained to provide any value will have no office and no lunch.
There will be a fight for resources. There is a risk the Woke ideology will not accept the revolution being completed and will stay current by coming down on their citizens.
UK, Canada, New Zealand are great examples how easy it is to regulate what you can say and invent new crimes only to crack down on opposition.
Watch out for limitations on free speech. Watch out who have anger and blame in the ideology.
Marxism is not that great, nor is post modernism. It is a critique - ok - but there is always an enemy to destroy.
That idea will never work. Destruction is sometimes useful, but the ideologies that build and prospers are not based on blame and victimhood.
Right now we are smoking a cigar in the palace of the emperor, but have no clue how to maintain the plumbing.
"The means of production" is a myth.
Met in 2014 when i was a college freshman. This man has always kept it real. Grateful for his books and his journalism. Everything he discussed and wrote about is actually playing out before our eyes
This is an excellent interview. Chris hedges is admirable. Too bad hard to find true and great journalists like him anymore
Why can't Chris finally acknowledge that both parties are fascistic in nature and practice? He knows that there is a uniparty. I agree the republicans seem more overt in their fascism, while the democrats are more covert, though I believe the democrats are also much overt in their violations against the rule of law.
@@RuminationWithAndrew
"Why cant Chris finally...." allow me to help you out with that dear, young Andrew:
Its not a matter of what Hedged can/cannot do. Hes a highly seasoned & capable journalist. Hedges speaks the truth as he sees it thru the lens of DECADES& DECADES of up close& personal professional experience & observations....Not YOUR opinion as YOU see it. You're more than welcome to agree or disagree just like every other American, but it either way, your pov has nothing to do with his capabilities. I hope this helps you in some way. Take care, dear one.
PS: Please don't ruminate too much. It's not good for you, nor for anyone to do so. 🤗.
@@Anabee3 When you learn how to think and write in proper English, I will engage you. You need to learn to think, and stop being a follower of political commentators. Hedges, not HEDGED, is sharing his opinions, like I am. So, go get a book, put on your intellectual cap, and just maybe then, you'll get a better command of English and will be able to ruminate, with the level of intelligence that I display.
@@Anabee3 You're obviously a deluded Democrat imagining you're intelligent. Hedges is not all that smart and he is consumed by his own passions & prejudices. Hedges is a BIG part of the problem as he has supported the "machine" he now derides .
I am fond of a lot of Bernie Bros but most are not deep thinkers.
So far as general character contrast Bernie's repeated sell outs to Trump's tenacity and determination. Trump has courage under fire even if you despise him. The "cult" recognizes this. You can't and Hedges won't. It's hard to imagine you're an icon who's been poison to the audience you wanted to serve. That's hedges.
@@RuminationWithAndrewLooks like Democrats are tearing each other apart. Who's more intelligent? The millions of people who walked away and became members of the cult.
So nice to see Chris hedges getting a shout out. He deserves it 💯
He deserves NOTHING
Ffs he's pathetic
I couldn't agree more - he is the voice of the century. If I could choose only one story teller to tell me the story of the world it would be him! Despite the fact that it is a bleak story its the absolute truth! (He left the Real News Network on RUclips and now has his own show on RUclips fyi.)
Not really
Over 700,000 people incarcerated for victimless crimes in America, under constitutional common law no victim means no crime if their is no harm loss or injury there can be no crime. Meaning America plc has over 700,000 slaves held against their will.
This why we need to vote for prop 6 if your in California and in other states but not sure what prop in other states it is but the amendment would repeal language prohibiting involuntary servitude except to punish crime and replace it with language prohibiting slavery and involuntary and stop brands for paying slaves in jail 1cent to 10 cents a hour.
@@BeautyInYOU583 wouldn't change a thing the problem is since the 50s there have been over 80,000 crimes invented just to ensnare you, all traffic violations fall under Uniform Commercial Code law otherwise known as Contract law not criminal law the cop's use the colour of law to enforce contract between you and the state, the state cannot be a injured party because it's a dead entity only brought to life by the people's voice, man thought to be like God, and created monster by error.
No crime is victimless. Even self-inflicted crimes.
Silence IS complicity 🤪
Yes maybe he can do something about it other than write books or ent his mouth.
A joy to hear something truthful. Thanks Chris
"Politics is a game of fear." Powerful, very powerful statement. "Mass strikes can cripple a state". Pay attention America, this video is a keeper. Great interview.
Oh were paying attention maybe you should
Trump's ear know this first hand.
Always a pleasure to listen to Chris Hedges.
Shrill for the Trump campaign
Yes I agree with you completely
What Kamala Harris did for the Country America 🇺🇸 for These 4 Years
She Imported Millions Criminals and Destroyed American IDENTITIES
This is the most Dangerous for All Planet Earth Not American politics
West is Completely Lost in West
Please Please Bring American Politics Dignity For All
Health Education and Roof over the HEADS For All Americans Jobs back to Americans Jobs is the most important to American Nations
Chris Hedges is such an important educator, scholar, activist,,
And journalist.
Yeah, true. But Chris Hedges hasn't impacted an inkling of qualitative enhancement in the lives of a noticeable inkling of Americans' lives. He has enhanced his financial stature by writing books and speaking engagements.
@@Mor928he offers the info and people need to share it and pay attention .
It's not a crime to make a living. Yikes!
Do you only listen to a hermit in some obscure mountain?
Chris Hedges has a family!😅
@@Mor928 spoken by someone out in the streets😃
@@Mor928 You need to do some research on his work helping improve the lives of black prisoners inside and outside of prison and for their ever grateful families, on his work to help free Julian Assange, and his activism. on the streets and reporting in wars, risking his life unlike most reporters. Besides that his reporting and writing enlightens and brings forth more activism.
More he's done and contributes and supports. He is a rarity. A precious source of light.
Chris Hedges is always trustworthy, he never wastes time uttering opinions, he is all about observation, studies, deep thinking and the courage to present unpleasant truths.
If you vote for Dr. Jill Stein, it not only sends a powerful message to TPTB, but to each of us, who are anti-imperialists. Just think how you will feel if you see that Stein got 40-50,000,000 votes? That would be such a motivtional boost to all of us. Let's give ourselve that present this election day.
40 million vote??? In your dreams.
I BEG YOU NOT TO DO THAT THIS. YEAR . Trump is a dangerous man. He will destroy the good we have and chaos will ensue. I know you are fed up with the Dems. So am I. But it will be a whole lot worse with Trump. Chris downplayed Trump's aims and went after the Dems unfairly I believe. If Trruump wins our democracy is dead. I for one do not want to live under a Christian Nationaliist regime. Anyone who has endured a Catholic school education has an idea of the cruelty in Christian zealots. If you don't know about it check it out. PLEASE.Wait to send the message.
@@edgarvonboltzmann7465 Yes! Let’s make our dreams come true!
Stein only got 0.36% of the vote in 2012.
And 1.07% in 2016.
In 2020 Howie Hawkins taking over the Green Party baton got a pathetic 0.3%.
Ralph Nadar, with his huge respect and great name recognition, only got 2.7% in 2000 running as a Green.
The Green Party has never got any traction in the US. Worse than the "Commies" for most Americans.
And Stein has messed in her own nest with serious voters this election cycle by initially promoting the goofy Cornell West as the Green Party 2024 POTUS candidate - until he flaked out!
There has never been a Third-Party candidate for President that was elected in 160-years!!!
Voting for Dr. Jill Stein, running for the fourth time now, is wasting your vote.
Sorry. She cannot and will NEVER become the 47th POTUS.
If you want even an infinitesimal chance of America crawling out of the huge abyss that Biden and the DNC has got the US into one needs to vote TRUMP/VANCE 2024. Any other vote is for more of the same, and WW3.
@edgarvonboltzmann7465 Dontcha know dreamers are the inventers of the future
Chris is like the best book you ever read NOW. He is explaining accurately the social reality of the society we live in today. The economic, social, political mess that we despair at he simply explains in a way that makes total sense. I feel INSPIRED knowing the truth, being able with his help to figure out why America is so damn crazy and I'm not. LOL
just learning this stuff NOW kid? Well better late than never.
But what can you do? I respect Chris but he minimizes the Trump threat and lumps a Democratic Admin with a Trump administration. Knowing that Trump is straight out Fascist. I think he is correct about a lot but he completely ignores the insanity of the Republican party.
And he worked for Nader who created havoc in the election that gAve us Bush illegally.
I'm taking Chris with a grain of salt.
I'm with you.
@@maureenmannion6748 that's because your precious "democratic" party does not give space to any other opposition .. esp if the third party is anti establishment and sincerely for the people , they are very , very undemocratic.
@@maureenmannion6748 I don't think you are wrong but I think Chris is saying we are at the END of American Empire and whether you have the SOFT state capitalist authoritarianism of the Harris Dems OR the HARD state capitalist authoritarianism of the Fascist Trump and the Repubs will make little difference in the end because we are at the END of Empire, neither the American capitalist ruling class, the Dems or Repubs have the answer on how to save American capitalism as a system that actually works for the American people or functions, they can't stop its collapse or obsolescence. What to do? I think he sees Social Democracy as the answer which is why he is talking about Swedish Social Democracy and the New Deal which was American Social Democracy. I am not saying you are wrong Maureen but I am trying to interpret what Chris is saying.
Insanity defines American Policy.
I would suggest the policy is very sane if you're a) a defense contractor sucking off the public teat; or b) a politician stealing with both hands?
The reality is that ANY Congress rep, both House & Senate; unless they play ball, they are smeared 6 ways from Sunday in the papers as racist & anti-whatever; either right after their disobedience, or during their re-election campaign.
I would say greed defines American policy as it does in any government these days.
As a senior citizen and failing economy....no money....how can and where should a 70 year old woman or man go to get help to survive????
You have to leave America, and receive your retirement checks in a different country with lower cost. I'm not a senior citizen, but I left for Europe. The best decision of my life.
@@MaryJaneJones.hi!! What part of Europe? Europe itself is in a very bad situation. Thank you 🙏
Research Annie Jacobsen. Get to Chile ASAP!
@@MaryJaneJones. That'll require a specific amount per month in SSI depending on the country. Some people won't qualify for that either. I.E. someone I know only gets $1,200/month in SSI and has no other source of income in retirement. Said person depends on handouts from relatives to make up the difference.
Nobody cares about us Seniors. Fewer grown children are taking-in their aging parents today, and our incomes are "fixed", but the economy is not so constant raising prices and interest rates make living a quality of life nearly impossible unless you are wealthy. It's a sad commentary on the so-called "most powerful" nation in the world.
First, I am not an American, I am a 70 year-old Australian who has been a student of history and geo-politics for over 50 years. I have been to 51 countries, and to and through the US, on 14 occasions. In those sojourns I have had one-on-one experiences with so many people and garnered THEIR perspectives
Therefore, I'm a veteran of first-hand experiences and can state categorically I have empathy with someone's stance on affairs: even though I may be diametrically opposed to such beliefs.
With that said, I will now declare that what Chris Hedges conveys to us all is the best set of arguments I have ever encountered. Quite incredibly, they either dovetail the perspectives I already embraced, or they are to be added to my positions.
Sensational mind at work here.
but...If you know so much....do you agree 100% on such dim predictions...or in what do you not agree=???
@@SergioGonzalez-ew2po -- I’ve had a great and fulfilling life, much of which is derived from those “one-on-one” interludes I’ve had ranging from being on the train from LA, to Chicago and meeting an Armish chappie with his two young children (a boy 7, and a girl 4) and I gave the boy a (Australian) $5, and $10 and some coins. Or a couple operating an internet café in Sierra Vista (AZ), or the tour guide on a bus in Chile.
What I designate are, of course, seemingly simple occasions. However, they are all aspects of the marvelous tapestry that my life entails. But, again, aside from these substances I have been an eternal student of history, and geo-political affairs for over 50 years, and whilst I most certainly have granite-like political and ideological perspectives they are the culmination of decades of experiencing x, y and z, and formulating MY OWN outlooks.
Now, to answer your question as to whether I agree “100%” with Chris Hedges predictions:
Tragically, everything Hedges espouses is, indeed, “100%” correct: But, let me make it perfectly clear that, the conclusions he purports are parallel to what I predicted would come to pass at least 50 years ago. Similarly, this s the case with Britain - I assume you are aware of the upheaval that has transpired there from nearly a fortnight ago following the brutal murder of three innocent young girls at the hands of a person of African heritage.
Apropos to that, a contact of mine in Leeds, who was engaged with Britain’s domestic intelligence institution, MI5, informs me that:
“After investigations, the prime line of inquiry into this heinous matter by police, keeps getting back to the African fellow committing those crimes, because he was knocked back from romantic advances by a white female. But if that’s true, you can guarantee that will be suppressed by the powers that be.”
To sum it all up: What Hedges purports in this dialogue is, actually, 101% correct. So, if you live in a major urban sphere of the US, my sincerest advice is to pack up and move to more secure location.
amen brother
@@Bumper_jed -- Thanks!
@@markferguson7563 You and Hedges are so right, and yet most people will never hear it much less realize it on their own. I did pack up long ago, but the rot is coming here now. The developing world/poor countries/poor people suffer from both the exterior, supranational capitalists and their age-old local forms of exploitation, neglect and suppression. What to do? Keep the faith, fan the flame however feeble to keep it going through the downward cycles ahead of us so at least some embers remain to help fuel a refounded and reformed upcycle.
I love listening to Chris Hedges, but i always have to go for a walk to deal with the depression about how far down the road we actually are...
Don’t be depressed, just know that these things have to break down before we get a better future.
Let's start with being thankful for having legs, if that is any consolation.
I listen to these types of conversations whilst at the gym…once my session finishes, so does the conversation, till I’m back in the gym…
@@cynthiaweir5697awesome what country did you post this from, “Cynthia?”
Don't be depressed ... get the hell out of there !
I have been living in Brasil off and on since 2001 and I actually LOVE IT HERE ! Retired on $2600 a month but living on $700 a month, saving the rest for my 2nd condo now
Came back in 2018 for 6 months and still here ! Bought a 750 sf condo for $22,000 usd 10m to the beach, full of intelligent educated people, a lot who speak english.
IF I can do it, you can too, don't be afraid to try something new
Chris Hedges is an extremely important thinker and writer in our time. He has a unique perspective and a huge range. His work is serious and ought to be taught widely.
Yes. But he says a second Trump term means Christian fascism will come, but it STILL doesn't matter if Harris gets elected instead? Of course it does. The 1930s were no piece of cake either. Do we really want to throw up our hands and wait for WWIII?
Totally agree. He ought to be included in American Thinker classes.
Chris shows that the Pulitzer Prize is worthy of its prestige. This talk was worth every minute of listening. I even went with the desire to take notes.
I love Chris Hedges! I read his book Empire of Illusion : The end of literacy and the triumph of spectacle. It was a marvelous depiction of the level of decay in our American society. His books should be part of the academic curriculum for all journalism studies.
US democracy is charade.
Perhaps that's because it's a constitutional republic and not a democracy?
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683Constitutional Republic in name, but not in substance.
An illusion
The bourgeois democracy in the United States is working exactly as the founding fathers intended. Only now the working class is starting to realize it was never made to work for them.
The USA is NOT a democracy - it is a Republic, with a Constitution and a Bill of Rights. Democracy is Mob Rule instead of the rule of Constitutional Law (Law that up hold the entire Bill of Rights to the Letter.).
Thank you for the truth, Chris. Scary days. Frightful daze. Keep going, Chris.
This election is not about Greece, Israel or a third party. Hedges wants to "challenge the hegemony" to warp the Democratic party policies - but ACKNOWLEDGES he makes no difference.
Never boring days.
What is the truth??
What is the truth that he spoke.
SO THIS IS JUST A MAD REPUBLICAN OLD WHITE MAN
Chris Hedges - what a great interview by Middle East Eye - I hope this is the end of the American Empire. I am 72 and I want/must see this in my lifetime. It is so depressing realizing what is happening to the Palestinians and no one is really doing anything constructive to bring about a permanent ceasefire and a Palestinian state recognized by all. 😭😭😭
So important to hear Chris Hedges speak so very clearly ! Brilliant journalists as he is must be given all the opportunity to reach an audience so starved for the truth - constant perseverance is the never ending wave we must be willing to energise every moment of every day !
As a Swiss citizen, with experience of a well functioning direct democracy, I can only confirm that we see the US democracy as broken. It is very sad particularly when we think that the US people came to rescue us in Europe during WWII in order to save our democracies. What a change. The US no longer is a beacon of democracy.
So did russia we should as well never forget and if switzerland is not careful it will go under with Europe as America falls
@@Maysie.567 what do you mean ? Russia was a thriving democracy ?
@@DouglasHarding-hu1jc Yes, Russia fought the Nazis after teaming up with them in the Ribbentrop Molotov pact to take Poland, the Baltic countries and attacking Finland. And to fight the Nazis, Russia had massive help from the US without which it may have been unable to defeat the Nazis. After the war, Russia never fulfilled its promise to organise free and fair elections in the countries it controlled in Eastern Europe, which had to suffer under their rule until 1989. Obviously Russia’s record of protecting European democracies in not only weak. It was actually negative. It did everything it could to destroy them.
@@DouglasHarding-hu1jcYes, JFK said that the Soviet Union lost over 20 million people fighting the Nazis. Now here we are decades later, arming Ukrainian Nazi battalions, teaching them to operate advanced weaponry against Russia.
@@DouglasHarding-hu1jc yes, and I didn’t mention the British, the Canadians either, who also played a key role, and deserve to be mentioned. I was mostly talking about the US, which came to defend freedom. And the US did it not only in Europe, but also in Japan, although it remains debatable whether it was necessary to nuke two cities. History cannot be replayed. What would have happened without the nuclear bombs? Perhaps the Soviets would have arrived in Japan before the Americans. Would it have been good for Japan ? Would it have become a North Korea or what it is now? Impossible to know. You can only speculate on the outcome.
A Chris Hedges interview is a must for me. He educates me every time with his vast intricate knowledge of not only geopolitics but the world in general. 🙏🇵🇸😔
Chris Hedges. Thank you sir for speaking the plain truth with the plain facts. ✊✊
The Bernie Sanders runs in 2016 and 2020 were very encouraging.
The reason being that there is massive support for getting away from the current political party policies.
The Democratic Party effectively squelched Bernie, in big part because Bernie, while a great person, didn't have the stones to fight the Party.
As things continue to get worse and worse and worse, the US will reach a breaking point (rock bottom) - and that point is pretty close. At that point, the populous will abandon this garbage system. We just have to hope there is a good person like Sanders (only with cajones) running and not a vile vicious clown like Trump.
I have the feeling that the nervous and bloated asset values will be falling, giving greif to the 1% and giving the rest of us some long awaited relief.... It has been demonstrated that the Fed will back up asset values but there is a limit.
Either the general population goes on the streets, or they go to ground. A well organized group of Bangladeshi students just hounded out their long time fascist leader. She was filmed scampering away in a helicopter yesterday presumably to another fascist regime which will host her and ensure she gets access to her offshore trust in the Cayman islands.
BURNme was is sellout. On Nov. 5th we will have 3 Zionist STOOGES vs #JILLSTEIN2024PEACE She is the ONLY PEACE CANDIDATE for POTUS and SHE will Free Palestine, Peltier and Weed on Day 1. No more RED/BLUE Zionist Warmonger MIC REPUBLOCRATS supporting Genocide.
Note: I didn't even need to (Edit) my campaign cut and paste for the Kamel. Still fits.
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Smartest human, in my mind. Thank you both for this conversation
He is the most intelligent person on.the planet he's speaks with such humanity and compassion and the truth 💯 always
@marycooper8385 yes. Always. We are blessed to have this man in the world.
What an absolute joke
@@peterweekes2689put down your mirror.
I was also thinking of the scope of his intelligence, to have had the positions he's had, being in wars, and the political high view that he takes-- what a gift to listen to him talk. If only we could bring back labor unions, as I fear for all the workers whose parents lost jobs in the 70s, due to them being shipped to what were called then, developing countries. Now the march towards ai could decimate more jobs. Witness how many businesses are filing for bankruptcy, how many stores are closing. Ai would be a death knell for the working poor and squeeze out the rest of the middle class. It would save money for the companies-- but push out the workers. Businesses need to say no.
US crimes against humanity are not penalised
The number of dead Palestinians is heading towards 300,000 one alternative source reports. But they also report that Hamas doesn't want that revealed either.
As long as they remain profitable they never will be penalized
He is excellent at what he does and speaks the truth to the people if they listen. His books are well-written and engaging to read.
There is no healthy relationship in human relationships that is based on dominance.
Humanity is based on dominance. We are organisms with built in instincts of survival. We will never all come as one to work together. We are flawed in that way. Everything that has and will happen is a result of that flaw.
Humbly suggesting to not vote for any politician or party directly responsible for or merely vocally in support of these morally corrupt policies of inducing total dominance instead of diplomacy and the will to respectfully compromise. This year, the continuation of the brutal ideology which occupies both lands, minds and our tax payer money is on the ballot!
Join the rise of third party candidates to ensure that politicians of the current two party system will be forced to align with the wishes of their constituents, no matter if their constituents are left- or right-leaning,- an alternative on both sides are needed to ensure the alignment of our politicians with us all!
Personally, I've joined the green ticket to a more democratic future, represented this year by Jill Stein and Butch Ware from the Green Party...
3rd parties do make a huge difference, even without ever being in power nationally.
Canada has universal healthcare because that NDP policy became so popular that Canadian Liberal voters demanded it too. Now again with a Liberal minority, Canadians get universal dental and pharmacare - NDP policy. 😊
Green Party policy has been adopted by all 3 other parties becsuse of demands from their own voters.
It's how the best policies are enacted.
Ya, do you know how good Canadian health care is?! Not so good.
@ckidd2436, Canadians do NOT get "universial dental and pharmacare." They get a pretend "dentalcare" which is really a way to give a private for- profit insurance company a way to take another bite out of public money. You are kidding yourself and trying to "kid" the public.
How much did you pay at your last visit?
@@paulpijuan8033 .........as bad as Canadian healthcare is........US healthcare is FAR WORSE!!!
@paulpijuan8033 you know what's worse than "not so good" Healthcare? No Healthcare.
A voice of reason in a never ending season of Treason! Thank you Chris!
Treason is the Reason for the Season.
@@matthewkopp2391 TRS=TDS
Fearless Truth teller through and through 💯
Chris Hedges is a very SMART Person he is absolutely Right On, every empire has a life expectancy of 250 years then they collapse,
history is repeating itself, and there is nothing you can do about it. Empires try to fight their way out with wars but it don't work.
May the American Empire "Rest in Peace" Once you empire dies.
Thank very much Mohamed for making this excellent interview. It is my first time I am here and Sir! You are a real top socio~political educated journalist.
💯 agree
Ditto.!!!!!
Great interview. I love and respect Chris Hedges. Btw I am Latina, 55 (so not young) and I am not voting for anyone who is in agreement with funding the genocide in Gaza. I left the country
Good. Stay out.
@@obsoleteelite8258 I don’t need your permission thank you
Bless u sis❤
Please Mame, Read about the genocide of the Hebrew People's Scattered throughout The World Especially In Amerikaaaaa and still happening 🙏 today in America, Reading is fundamental and educational 😮, if you carefully read our story Diligently you'll find slaughtered carnage beyond belief, children being fed to alligators, rape, men having made to have sex with their mother's and the list is endless Please 🙏 Read about our struggles 😊
I started listening to Chris around 2015 and I’ve never come across another journalist that comes anywhere close to his honest assessments of all sorts of topics but especially the state of the US
Well then you haven't looked around hard enough. Here's a few, James Corbett, Ryan Christian, Whitney Webb...
From the little I heard he considers Trump to be a fascist and anyone that continues to spew that nonsense is just as ridiculous as a woke leftist claiming that their 5 year old has the right to decide if they want their balls to be cut off. I’m sick of people constantly downplaying Trump. Majority of people are completely brainwashed by msm and seem to be blind to the fact that everything the media has claimed Trump to be and why we should be terrified of him is exactly what the current administration is doing. This new woke leftist administration is a new n@z! regime that has learned from their past mistakes and have almost perfected propaganda and the destruction of entire race of people that stands in their way. Please explain to me how Trump is so bad but this current administration is looking out for the American people
Chris is grifting you
Check out an amazing journalist: I.F. Stone. .."The I F. Stone's Weekly Reader". You'd be amazed at how little the US government approach has changed from when he and his wife published their weekly reportage between 1953 and 1971.
Besides Chris, here's some more of my favourites :)
Peter Joseph
Chris Hedges
Richard Wolff
Abby Martin
Jacque Fresco (rip)
Noam Chomsky (too old now?!)
Edward Snowden
Aaron Maté
Gleen Greenwald
Kyle Kulinski
Jimmy Dore
Krystal Ball
Russell Brand
Yanis Varoufakis
Cornel West
Lee Camp
Max Blumenthal
Dylan Ratigan
Rutger Bregman
and (the fictitious reporter) "Jonathan Pie"
More:
Steven Grumbine
Nina Turner
Alfie Kohn
Jesse ventura
Michael Parenti
Whitney Webb
God Bless Chris Hedges. He has to give the same sermon over and over again and over again. Chalk it up to the unchanging nature of the truth. Go ahead, preach Pastor Hedges!
I voted for Ralph Nader twice. He has an excellent podcast and radio show.
Ralph Nadar, with his huge respect and great name recognition, only got 2.7% in 2000 running as a Green.
The Green Party has never got any traction in the US. Worse than the "Commies" for most Americans.
Why you are wasting your time voting Green.
Also, a great newspaper.
I certainly agree; but with one exception. He has no problem with pushing capitalism which is a political tool for funneling wealth from the bottom up. This is extremely problematic in a number of ways.
@@mischevious~ He had a guest on Saturday’s episode who was espousing the virtues of capitalism. It wasn’t the first time.
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That sounds too vague.
Who was the guest? You know usually for it to be of interest to listeners they'll have a viewer of a different opposing views so there can be some sort of debate of ideas.
You're saying that was the views of his guests not Ralph Nader
I always doff my hat to Chris Hedges whenever I hear him speak. What a bold, honest and honest man. People like Chris give me hope in humanity, that we all are not a community of mercenaries.
No, the psychopaths and sociopaths and ideologues deceive and connive their way to the positions of power within the massive corporate bodies that constitute the hegemon. And religion has rendered the majority of humans docile and brainwashed.
Chris so flawlessley weaves together various ideas that capture the stark reality of the times we are living in. He's unique. I've never seen a political commentator/intellectual be as unbiased and direct as he is. No party or idealogy is immune from critique. He addresses the flaws on both sides as well as the system at large, taking a higher view from above that many people are incapable of because of their innate biases or allegiances. He is as honest as they come, and the picture he paints is frightening and bleak but it is the raw truth. This man must be protected at all costs!
Critiquing both sides does not make you honest. He called trump and fascist which is a massive lie, or he doesn't know what fascism is...
@@matthiuskoenig3378 trumps rhetoric and ideology reeks of fascism
Unbiased, really,he clearly hates Trump.His TDS level is off the charts
@@matthiuskoenig3378agreed.This dude is a total idiot
@@JimmyfromPhilly1-ub4hq he doesn’t hate trump for the sake of hating trump. He clearly states how dangerous a demagogue figure like trump is to the integrity of the country as a whole. This man reported from war zones for decades and has seen empires collapse all over the globe. Trump is a reflection of where we are. We are close to that stage. Therefore he is dangerous
Mohammed! Thank you for Chris Hedges. This is the first time I’ve heard him. Somehow I’ve missed him in the UK as so many of us have; we need a live thinker like him - clear, honest, not serving more than master and remaining objective. I was riveted; so different from the parallel commentary I usually have in my head picking out inconsistencies. So, thank you very much Chris Hedges.
Now THIS is some truth. I don’t know why we the people have no way to take our government back. This is truly the end of an empire. Thank you for this.
Vote for RFK jr, he's not perfect but he's not owned by the corporations. Even if he doesn't win its a f.u. to the establishment.
@@adriennelaf5083Ima do Jill Stein personally, but I respect your vote
@@adriennelaf5083 he's owned by AIPAC instead.
It's the only way
@@adriennelaf5083 I like most of the qualities of the four independent candidates Jill Stein, RFK,Jr, Cornel West and the Libertarian Oliver. Voting Jill Stein, M.D. . If RFK, Jr. was more sympathetic to The Palestinians I would be voting for him. Noone could pay me a million bucks to vote for trump but I also can't vote for Harris as she is part of the Biden war crime complicity administration. I do give her credit though for avoiding and skipping vile Netanyahu's sickening speech to Congress and the vomitous standing ovation from eighty percent of Congress.
One of our greatest minds. He should be delivering this speech on television.
Yes. A truth teller for sure.
They will censor him. They already canceled his show, On Contact.
One of the greatest idiots:-)
@@tv503com4• Why would you label him in such a manner?
@@Monk-Amani.he’s gay. He can’t think
Chris Hedges...a light in the swill of the murky dark.
Great description!
A lot of Trump bashing without backing it up. Sounds like a still disappointed Sanders adept
What I gathered from this interview is that, it doesn’t matter who wins, we r still screwed and will continue to be till we cease to exist as a formidable nation. We r the modern Roman Empire, and as such will self implode as Rome did, and whom ever is left will get the spoils, it looks like there is no way out.
Humbly suggesting to not vote for any politician or party directly responsible for or merely vocally in support of these morally corrupt policies of inducing total dominance instead of diplomacy and the will to respectfully compromise. This year, the continuation of the brutal ideology which occupies both lands, minds and our tax payer money is on the ballot!
Join the rise of third party candidates to ensure that politicians of the current two party system will be forced to align with the wishes of their constituents, no matter if their constituents are left- or right-leaning,- an alternative on both sides are needed to ensure the alignment of our politicians with us all!
Personally, I've joined the green ticket to a more democratic future, represented this year by Jill Stein and Butch Ware from the Green Party...
Apathy of most citizens along with their lack of education prevents people from rising up and saying enough. Lack of giving a damn is why there seems to be no way out.
One of our best commentarians that will never be seen on Fox or MSNBC. Worth a read or plenty of materials on line. You will never see the world the same again..
Engaging with Chris Hedges is always a rewarding experience. As a journalist and author, his profound wellspring of knowledge, demonstrating an exceptional blend of humanity and realism in his views.
I think he is full of shit for the most part. Trump had Iran and it's proxies bankrupt. Biden gave them billions.
He said he is a socialist - which believes that power needs to be with the government not with the individual.
An agnostic Christian
What’s that?
1-1 is zero
That’s what he is don’t be fooled
There is a subtle moral force in his positions.
@@MaryGwenDungan I see no reason to doubt his position. Thank you and have a nice day.
Chris is great and whenever I listen to him I lose hope in everything! He must’ve written Revelations!
I always thought he was like the present day Jeremiah 😊
I know what you mean 🥲 although there's some comfort in his realistic approach.
Please change “wrote” to “written.” Since your comment will live on the internet as interesting, funny, and intelligent, I want it to be grammatically correct.
@@Scott-s5j It's also Revelation. Singular. One long revelation. But just about everybody gets that wrong.
AHAHA!!
Chris Hedges is one in a billion, a national treasure. Bravo!!!
I find the question mark at the end of this title amusing. I think everyone in the world who is not American (and not clueless) has watched the decline of American dominance for decades. Myself, I started taking note during the first Bush administration. America has lost its power as a sole super power - we are now in a global order with multiple great powers. American politics are in chaos and increasingly undemocratic. Finally, the American public has completely lost the moral high ground. Their support of Israel, even in the face of blatant genocide, its inexcusable and destroys the last shred of 'plausible deniability' as far as what the American government is doing. Americans choose to look away and pursue superficial interests while their leaders enable atrocities.
The American empire is definitely ended. It causes me despair, because the fate of my country is intricately entwined with America. And I am sorry to say that my own country's people are largely guilty of the same complacency, callousness, and ignorance. I watch world events unfolding, and feel a sort of surreal feeling, observing the development of a dystopian world, and the rapid vanishing of the world I grew up cherishing. I feel profoundly helpless. A catastrophe developing, and trying to have a rational discussion with anyone about it like screaming into a void.
I am Australian & I feel exactly the same. I think there are many of us. I see the challenge as somehow not giving up hope. Searching the horizon for a sign, a turning point.
Keeping faith that a better world is possible & sharing that with our children. Sharing what a better world might look like so that when the turning point arrives they’ll be ready. I get inspired by our ancestors & what they achieved, how many generations it sometimes took for the inevitable change.
And those who look away aren’t necessarily unaware that something is deeply wrong. They look away because they can’t see a way forward or have swopped cynicism for hope, seeking protection from disappointment & compassion fatigue.
A Czech philosopher coined the term ‘the solidarity of the shattered’.
That’s our secret strength! ❤
It started with Reagan.
The fate of future generations…. Our kids and grandkids causes me great despair. I’m ashamed of how badly my generation has failed to encourage or produce a better future for our progeny😢
The American empire has not ended; its facade as a democracy, is ending, for democracy and empire cannot cohabit in the same space. However, if you watch the US budget per year, the military budget is humungous. The US empire invests more in its military than all the other military nations combined. How is that empire dying? Its democratic arm is, yes, dying, but not the arms industry. It is getting richer and stronger every year. Don't be fooled!
@@GrandmaCathyIt started in 1898. Read Chalmers Johnson's Book, "The Sorrows of Empire." Very eye-opening text.
US is going nowhere fast.
LAST! race to the bottom.
So is every other country
All thanks to leftist Progressive ideology.
All thanks to a very broken government system, that has been bought.
@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 yeah let's be regressive & go backwards. Dumb & dumber
In all of his interviews, Hedges throws out book titles and authors for us to read and think about. Chris Hedges is a mature and moral man.
As long as it take.
How does he find time to do it all???
@@suedavis1781 Hedges is my hero.
I love love Chris Hedges! One of the very very very few truth tellers! I/we are alive because of Chris Hedges! ❤
Thank you for telling us the truth…one party, we get to choose between the fascist and the corporate oligarch puppet. It’s what I thought. This is such a sad state of affairs.
Do NOT discount the Military Industrial Complex in full complicity with the Corporations running the show. Hence the WEF proposal is based upon Corporate Control which is based in ignorance, fear, hyper control of every aspect of the world economy etc.
Nope!
As depressing as this bleak outlook is, I already feel it in my body. Hearing someone say it out loud comforts me
That's because it confirms we're not crazy and are realistic about it what is happening. I feel that the same way. My brother has his hopes in that Trump is going to save America. There is nothing I can say to pull him out of that, and yet I look around and see that as a nation in our current state we are doomed.
True this video was such a breath of fresh air. Glad youtube recommended to me.
Because you're not alone, many feel the same way.
@@gab31282 Trump is far from the ideal candidate (to put it politely); who from the Washington one party state do you propose then ???? At least despite his ranting he might prevent WW 3.
@@PAULLONDEN so you really believe that Trump wouldn’t be a war monger if somehow he wasn’t going to benefit from it
And yet a massive amount of the Kamala/Walz donations have come from small dollar individual citizens' donations. How do you square this? 🤷
This is Hedges at his best - wise and thoughtful.
The book is: Grand Illusion: The Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny
Thank you. That book would have WIDE application, and not merely in the U.S.
This empire is what it always has been. The founding fathers were oligarch ruling the place then and oligarchs rule today through politicians
But it talked a good “Democracy! “ game.
Exactly! Ain't nothing changed.
@@amberlisa7365 Right! Drummed it into us real good.
You are a thinking man. I think the United States is "the fourth reich". The NAZI symbol has four arms on it, and they called themselves" the third reich".
I have so much respect for Chris, I’m learning a lot from his talks/interviews. I appreciate his unapologetic honesty based on facts and experience!
A true Christian is not fooled Christ is love and peace not greed and violence 😮
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I have heard Christian preachers say we should support Israel. God condemns Israel, correct. Atheists, money hoarders (causing inflation), tricksters exploiting Palestinians, racists, clannish,
Chris Hedge's analysis isn't very optimistic. In fact, it's totally depressing to anyone living in America. I wish I could disagree with him, but I can't. 😥
This is why people wanna play the game: us v. Them. Divide and conquer. It’s less depressing.
It's all relative. If you ever want to feel better. Talk to some hard working immigrants. If they aren't exploited farm or factory workers, it can be quite uplifting.
It's encouraging to see the us failing, because things will be better afterwards. But the path there will be painful.
Its the bleak and tragic reality we all face. We're royally screwed, unless EVERYTHING changes yesterday or decades ago. In order to reverse course off the edge of a cliff. Albeit we already fell off the cliff in a free fall. We exist trapped struggling and desperate in a rogue failed terrorist state of a dystopia.
@@user-gz4ve8mw9l 😑
Thank you for having him speak.
Chris Hedges is incredible, his analysis are always solid, he should have his own channel here. Incredible what he is cable to bring to the table. Thank you for this excellent interview.
He does have a channel on RUclips.
Google 'The Chris Hedges RUclips Channel'.... it'll provide the link to his site.
@@9UaYXxB Right? I now know! I was talking to my husband and he was like “here, let me send his channel!” OF COURSE HE HAS HIS OWN SHOW! Thank you so much for wanting to help by letting me know that, very nice of you. 🙏
As much as I enjoyed this conversation, it is making me feel depressed and anxious about the future.
I’ve felt that way since last fall. And I also feel guilty, that we have so completely failed the Palestinians, that I haven’t been able to do anything. Hedges talked about feeling guilty about not being able to save the children of Gaza that in his December speech. Describes what I was feeling.
Reality is a little frightening
Real news will do that.
“How can anyone get enthusiastic about Kamala Harris?” It’s a damn good question.
@@amberlisa7365How can anyone be enthusiastic about any president who works for the Military Industrial Complex?
Thank God for modern day prophets like Hedges who expose the real nature of power in this world. Christians should take note: "friendship with the world is enmity with God." - James 4:4
I've never quite understood why the so-called people of God are among the most violent, restless, bloodthirsty group of people throughout the planet. Shouldn't God's people be examples of wholesome peaceful living, not the type of sadism we see coming from that part of world?
@@fairplayer7435 the first thing a person learns in religion are the 10 commandments, the 3rd being do not take the lords name in vain. perverting the christian religion to mislead people and get them to do evil is the most unchristian and one of the worst sins a person can commit. Its so sad people have left that part out and try to drive people away from worshipping god and the values that make society a society in which a person wants to live into worshipping false idols and shitty liberal values that end up in total societal decay. christianity is where so much of our values come from. the bible is a series of books with stories which demonstrate philisophical arguments. The stories are absolutely brilliant and profound. If you can write a book that is able to be translated through many different languaged, thousands of years in to the future, in a way that a person from any place and time can understand, that are short enough and use wording that is clearly translated and easy to remeber, that inspire and capture the attention of some of the smartest men to walk the earth. issac newon, ben franklin, thomas jefferson and he founding fathers. The bible is absolutely brilliant and people should enjoy these stories and think of them in that context, christianity is indispensible it is the best religion, i wish people could understand it and not be mislead by people who dont undersand it like chris hedges.
This man says he is a leftist socialist ,he is not a true Christian . He is an enemy to our freedoms and Liberties, don't be fulled.
@@fairplayer7435is easy.....they are "Christians" in name only
You need to get to know a authentic, real believer
Chris Hedges whines, but does not propose, nor build what he proposes.
Hedges is always interesting
Chris Hedges is the truth. If you can find anything close to it
Censorship won't let me post thumbs up !😮
Top 3 wall street firms own 75 million shares of Lockheed Martin. Just the 12 dollar per share per year dividend earns them 900 million. 35 trillion in debt and high inflation is no problem to them.
great interview, thanks
Excellent interview with Hedges as usual.
Jill Stein is actually on the ballot on every state
What's your point?
Highest respect for Mr. Hedges. Always interesting and thought provoking.
It is a shame that the sheep masses would rather believe what they hear on CNN and Fox as opposed to someone who is clearly and logically explains this mess
"I said: 'Get me President Bush on the phone,'" Olmert said in a speech in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon. "They said he was in the middle of giving a speech in Philadelphia. I said I didn't care: 'I need to talk to him now.' He got off the podium and spoke to me."
- Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert in 2009
Source : Jerusalem Post, NYTimes, Reuters, etc
Who’s really in control of America?
Bush got off the podium and spoke to whoever ,probably after he finished his speech. What was Olmert trying to do , impress his people while he was on his campaign trail?
Honestly I thought the US was under control by it's uniparty or deep state. Then as I saw Europe disintegrate into an ungodly horrible existence, I thought perhaps some evil NWO based out of France. Then I thought, crap! It's Soros or WEF or WHO. But in reality, it is safe to say, it is China. Who else has the funds and influence to buy off continents ? Who else can murder and enslave Muslims and get away with it? Who else can conceive, develop, and deploy a biological weapon that murders millions and millions of citizens around the globe? Who else can destabilize and destroy the central currency of all transactions? Who else produces more metric tons of carbon emissions then sells the solar and wind alternatives to everyone else while still burning coal? C H I N A and only them can and have pulled it off. Think am wrong, do explain.....
But nope, this clown carrying on a out US 2 party same same is nonsense. Candidates sold out to highest bidder is daft. The US is a republic. It is based on a constitution. 45 didn't sell out to any donor. He went to fight the dragon. He had no idea how fierce the dragon was, or how connected it is. He is ready to take it on again, and this time he understands his opponent and has selected a team.
Having tried to impeach, bankrupt, and imprison, they resorted to murder. Having failed that they performed a coup and threw hundreds of millions into the warchest of their annointed. Too bad so sad, so far no go.
No amount of paid shills or TDS suffering will change it. It is out there for the world to see, and they have. Suck it up buttercup. Choke it down as Walz did. As Obama does. Retire to your safe space and call your time out. Unable to undo what you have done.
Weird? Deplorable? Extremist? I know you are. So what of it?
You projection is so transparent.
The Pope. The Romans.
But this is two people working together. That's what you call a conspiracy.
Too old and to sick,Even a blind can see it i'm his voice😂😂😂😂
I had nothing doing all bs