I've always felt the United States' response to the devastating events of September 11th should have been peaceful and reflective of our humanity. I created a video and posted it on my channel to honor those who lost their lives that morning and in the wars that followed. Peace is possible, but it has to start somewhere.
He says our national anthem, I am an Omaha patriot and consider myself a citizen of the Omaha nation, not an Amerikkkan. Bin-laden is not justified for 9/11 but he is fighting an Imperialist, mass murdering, plundering, genocidal country called The United States, I do not condone death of any people.....The Iraq and Afhgan wars are genocidal 3 million non combatants murdered in Afghanistan and 2 million in Iraq!!!
Very True, how easy we forget about alot of what Mr. Alexie has said here...Because we are so self-absorbed in our pity little minds...and forget about the rest of the world..or our very own close family members....Scarey! We all need to wake-up, stop sleeping and become more AWARE!
Truly a brilliant and open mind. I'm actually going to be doing a college report on him, so if anyone knows any good sources I can use please let me know.
Even if you think Alexies words are incisive or your saying "Amen brother" these words are very insightful and really get you thinking. This is great.Thanks for posting.
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i think he is a cool guy but i don't agree with the no bombing the terrorists. We need to protect the people of this country from other terrorists attacks. we can't let the people from 9/11 die in vain.
Anger is such a base emotion that is so very easily manipulated, learn to personally control your anger and violent tendencies and be a healthier happier person.
May I also add that historically (at one point or other) the English were terrorists, the French were terrorists, the neighbor was a terrorist, the Natives were terrorists, the Germans were terrorists, the Japanese were terrorists, the Russians were terrorists, the Italians were terrorists, the Koreans were terrorists, the Cubans were terrorists, the Vietnamese were terrorists...I don't know about YOU, but I'm seeing a pattern here...
Incisive wit and wonderfully dry humour.We must all listen,think before we speak and live and love well.Thank you Sherman Alexie,when are you coming to the UK? My family and I will be at the show.May your Guardian Spirit be with you always.Warmest Wishes Gretchen in North Wales,UK.
I am a big fan of Mr. Alexie and I am sad to see anyone use this as a way to take cheap shots at someone else. Internet snipers. If you have real rationale for a position then share it. Personal attacks from the privacy of your online name is just sad. I have always lived by the ole saying, save your cussing for special occasions. "Fuckin rip off dork phony bastard" is not dazzling rhetoric.
Yes! alexie rocked on colbert! no doubt about that! natives should watch that shit and study it and see how a native can rock the shit up on national television. Still, the fuckface ain't shit compared to the king TARANTINO!!!! hear that shit fuk!!!!!!!!!!!!
He came in spoke at my college last year. He's a very humorous man, he blends a variety of dark humor with cultural observations that results in amazingly briliant style of speaking.
And for schlesinger, Sherman Alexie is a very well respected writer and poet. Grow up.
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Yet the comment still stands. Whats even more interesting is that you didn't pull a censorship and delete the bastard. Wow!
Anyway, Tarantino wipes the floor with this jag-off. Hey Dork stay away from Violence and let the pros handle it. Keep to your lifetime drama bullshit.
Study of violence, yes. A knee-jerk glorification of violence, certainly not. I chose not to "pull a censorship", as you so brilliantly put it, because Alexie's a warrior against intolerance and ignorance: the anti-Tarantino. I usually don't get the frothing at the mouth types here (mostly because of my attachment to that lifetime drama bullshit) but dissenting views are actually welcomed. Thanks for the diversion.
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No problem.
And when ever this Poser creates art as amazing as Tarantino's I will personally . . . wait what am I writing, this Dork will never create anything of such exellence.
(mostly because of my attachment to that lifetime drama bullshit) Thanx for calling his shit for what it is.
I'll be posting some original artsy fartsy videos in the next two months starring this knucklehead insufficient. I invite you to check'em out some time.
I just saw Alexie tonight at Rutgers New Brunswick. We were a VERY fortunate crowd to say the least. Alexie is very very cool and very candid as these video comments say. Actually candid to the point of vulgarity which is why he gets very very cool instead of cool. Anyone who can get to one of his speeches better drop their normal rote schedule and get there
Hell yeah! I was there last night too & this guy fuckin' rocked the house! He was so strong in his convictions & just didn't give a shit. I love people like this; he was the fuckin' man!!
sherman, you'll probably never read this (unless you too are a hopeless youtube junkie), but in case you ever do, just wanted to let you know that you are loved.
Sherman Alexie is my favorite author of all time. He captured every Indian thought, emotion, and event I've ever known and made it as delicious, addicting, and as homey as frybread. lmfao
Indians are not all that different when it comes to it.
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I've always felt the United States' response to the devastating events of September 11th should have been peaceful and reflective of our humanity. I created a video and posted it on my channel to honor those who lost their lives that morning and in the wars that followed. Peace is possible, but it has to start somewhere.
marcpedraza 5 months ago
He says our national anthem, I am an Omaha patriot and consider myself a citizen of the Omaha nation, not an Amerikkkan. Bin-laden is not justified for 9/11 but he is fighting an Imperialist, mass murdering, plundering, genocidal country called The United States, I do not condone death of any people.....The Iraq and Afhgan wars are genocidal 3 million non combatants murdered in Afghanistan and 2 million in Iraq!!!
MegaPat1969 8 months ago
i can dig it, alexie, i can dig it
Golightly143 1 year ago
Very True, how easy we forget about alot of what Mr. Alexie has said here...Because we are so self-absorbed in our pity little minds...and forget about the rest of the world..or our very own close family members....Scarey! We all need to wake-up, stop sleeping and become more AWARE!
4winds100 1 year ago
i wish i had seen this at the time...quite a lovely speech....it's nice to see friendly comments for a change too! Peace
sulfurousstench 1 year ago
i read most of his stuff and he is on point
aaronamccoy 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this.
MsBunnyLove4Ever 1 year ago
Truly a brilliant and open mind. I'm actually going to be doing a college report on him, so if anyone knows any good sources I can use please let me know.
Vienershmaken 1 year ago
So what happened sherman?
Any convictions left? Did you ever have any convictions?
kohjij 2 years ago
He makes so much sense. Indeed: powerful.
lopedevega111 2 years ago
Powerful!
chalice42 2 years ago
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yes but.. 9-11 was an inside job. Do the research.
sharehard 2 years ago
Very touching and insightful.
seaNOmercy 2 years ago
"Listen to people's stories," is a powerful idea. Be part of the solution not a "regurgitater" of the problem.
mgalin1 2 years ago 2
Had to watch this for ENG class but Im glad I did, very interesting
Tippmannhitman2 2 years ago
sadly, it got so much worse.
danrupert 2 years ago
He's speaks truth.
hmngbrd 2 years ago
he's great.and he's right.
medicinesocks 2 years ago
That was wonderful :D
mayfair08 2 years ago
Even if you think Alexies words are incisive or your saying "Amen brother" these words are very insightful and really get you thinking. This is great.Thanks for posting.
softpastel 2 years ago 3
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i think he is a cool guy but i don't agree with the no bombing the terrorists. We need to protect the people of this country from other terrorists attacks. we can't let the people from 9/11 die in vain.
derekjones44 2 years ago
Yes yes, take off the blinders peeps...
Anger is such a base emotion that is so very easily manipulated, learn to personally control your anger and violent tendencies and be a healthier happier person.
livinintwilightzone 2 years ago 3
May I also add that historically (at one point or other) the English were terrorists, the French were terrorists, the neighbor was a terrorist, the Natives were terrorists, the Germans were terrorists, the Japanese were terrorists, the Russians were terrorists, the Italians were terrorists, the Koreans were terrorists, the Cubans were terrorists, the Vietnamese were terrorists...I don't know about YOU, but I'm seeing a pattern here...
livinintwilightzone 2 years ago
AMEN to 8:40
vmi3301 3 years ago
These are beautiful thoughts from a beautiful man. I wonder yet, if we're ready to hear and think them.
lonelygirlI5 3 years ago 12
Incisive wit and wonderfully dry humour.We must all listen,think before we speak and live and love well.Thank you Sherman Alexie,when are you coming to the UK? My family and I will be at the show.May your Guardian Spirit be with you always.Warmest Wishes Gretchen in North Wales,UK.
HeavyMob 3 years ago 2
I am a big fan of Mr. Alexie and I am sad to see anyone use this as a way to take cheap shots at someone else. Internet snipers. If you have real rationale for a position then share it. Personal attacks from the privacy of your online name is just sad. I have always lived by the ole saying, save your cussing for special occasions. "Fuckin rip off dork phony bastard" is not dazzling rhetoric.
texarooty 3 years ago 9
In her defense, schlesinger777 wrote me personally to apologize for the harshness of her words.
lbuskey 3 years ago 3
Yes! alexie rocked on colbert! no doubt about that! natives should watch that shit and study it and see how a native can rock the shit up on national television. Still, the fuckface ain't shit compared to the king TARANTINO!!!! hear that shit fuk!!!!!!!!!!!!
schlesinger777 3 years ago
I should try not to be such a cunt. : ) Sorry for the cussing IBUSKEY. Again, please feel free to delete my demonic comments.
schlesinger777 3 years ago
He came in spoke at my college last year. He's a very humorous man, he blends a variety of dark humor with cultural observations that results in amazingly briliant style of speaking.
And for schlesinger, Sherman Alexie is a very well respected writer and poet. Grow up.
alsmalley 3 years ago 2
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Fuckin rip off dork phony bastard
schlesinger777 3 years ago
Interesting. My first idiot comment for this video. It took almost 2 years. Not bad.
lbuskey 3 years ago
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Yet the comment still stands. Whats even more interesting is that you didn't pull a censorship and delete the bastard. Wow!
Anyway, Tarantino wipes the floor with this jag-off. Hey Dork stay away from Violence and let the pros handle it. Keep to your lifetime drama bullshit.
A study of violence my ass.
schlesinger777 3 years ago
Study of violence, yes. A knee-jerk glorification of violence, certainly not. I chose not to "pull a censorship", as you so brilliantly put it, because Alexie's a warrior against intolerance and ignorance: the anti-Tarantino. I usually don't get the frothing at the mouth types here (mostly because of my attachment to that lifetime drama bullshit) but dissenting views are actually welcomed. Thanks for the diversion.
lbuskey 3 years ago
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No problem.
And when ever this Poser creates art as amazing as Tarantino's I will personally . . . wait what am I writing, this Dork will never create anything of such exellence.
(mostly because of my attachment to that lifetime drama bullshit) Thanx for calling his shit for what it is.
I'll be posting some original artsy fartsy videos in the next two months starring this knucklehead insufficient. I invite you to check'em out some time.
schlesinger777 3 years ago
I can't wait.
lbuskey 3 years ago
sOo... im fortunate enough to be dating his nephew and personally meet he and his lovely family at an award ceremony here in Anaheim
CA> he's a brilliant writer, great friend, and extremely hysterical guy!!! great speech!!!
angelbabi0114 3 years ago
Really? That's wonderful! :D
chakaelle 3 years ago
i love him. he made me proud to live in the state of washington.
coquitamackey 3 years ago 5
Great Wisdome!
djj0909 3 years ago
^_^ I wish I could have seen him in person. Very enlightening, very true.
Interfecheesemuffin 4 years ago 2
I just saw Alexie tonight at Rutgers New Brunswick. We were a VERY fortunate crowd to say the least. Alexie is very very cool and very candid as these video comments say. Actually candid to the point of vulgarity which is why he gets very very cool instead of cool. Anyone who can get to one of his speeches better drop their normal rote schedule and get there
skokosisit 4 years ago
Hell yeah! I was there last night too & this guy fuckin' rocked the house! He was so strong in his convictions & just didn't give a shit. I love people like this; he was the fuckin' man!!
RichardStevensXIV 4 years ago
nice
woodallceramictile 4 years ago
sherman, you'll probably never read this (unless you too are a hopeless youtube junkie), but in case you ever do, just wanted to let you know that you are loved.
nairsquared 4 years ago
Goddamn, he speaks with ultra-reality. A supercool mind.
crh4878 4 years ago 2
Sherman Alexie is my favorite author of all time. He captured every Indian thought, emotion, and event I've ever known and made it as delicious, addicting, and as homey as frybread. lmfao
Indians are not all that different when it comes to it.
kaoruneko16 4 years ago 2
amen
tfiwsleirbag 4 years ago
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medicinesocks 4 years ago
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medicinesocks 4 years ago
i always like hearing him speak.
pebeahsy 4 years ago