THE WAR ON DEMOCRACY 10/10

[dannygoodwinphoto]

Mucho Gracias John! I want tooo seeyouagain!

[TheMotherEagle]

Its encouraging to see positive change but the price of this is a relentless angst and struggle. We all need to hold our western governments to account. The US isn't the country the founding fathers created long ago and in my opinion is the greatest threat to freedom, peace and true democracy around the globe. The peoples of the world are waking. Lets work hard to achieve justice, social equality and fairness for all.

[Picard578]

I only hope democracy will spread from Latin America to Angloamerica, Europe and rest of the world.

[mcmchugh99]

Goni is the same type of pirate that runs the U.S., and we're getting sick of them too. We've had just about enough of them.

[zfh10]

an outstanding documentary

[shughes375]

BUSH IS A TERRORIST!!! John Pilger is speaking the truth america doesn't give a shit about democary only if there is something in it for them like libya and iraq

[schnabby]

John Pilger is a REAL journalist. This was a truly inspiring documentary. Chavez is not the monster he is made out to be by the U.S government and media.

[therebelbrain]

his is the ultimate message tht ppl shud comprehend and deliver and most importantly live up to!!..great documentary ..thx for uploading,and big fkn thxxxx to John Pilger..

freedom and people power!!!!

[heavyhitter637]

Thanks for your inspiring message.Thanks for keeping me awake in the struggle for real democracy

[badsign1980]

these ppl from americas the naturals are in fact from asia, they passed through th behring straight in northern russia to alaska and then colonized the whole american continent, then the spaniards mixed with them by blood witch was the worst thing possible because it was breaking point with their own cultureand their capability to provide for themselfs like they always did they also inherited that greedy spanish side

[SteelCityEcologist]

Great documentary. For some of us nothing said in here is new, but it is still nice someone went through the trouble of condensing it and turning it into a documentary.

[calvi36]

There comes a point when a man says, NO, I have reached this place. Thank you for thi series of clips. Much respect from a freeman on the land.

[Jzone527]

...so if this goverment is capable of killing it's own ppl and sacrifice them like it's being doing it all along we need to change the whole cabinet and cut the head of the snake ASAP. Power to the people!

[Jzone527]

And don't belive this atrocities are commited just to other countries becouse 911 was planed just to have a war in irak and then afganistan,Osama Bin Laden wasn't the killer it's always been the goverment of U.S.A becouse war means money and without finding any other country to fight they created a war on terror...

[HOCclass]

Especially relevant after the Arab uprisings. More imperial puppets falling as I type.

The big question: How will America cope with more expensive gas to pay for its SUV trips to Walmart (and a Big Gulp from 7-11 afterward)?

[xMaXiMuSx]

@HOCclass

the urpisings in arab world are orchestrated by the US to put in new puppets.. The current arab leaders have been in power for a long time and have indepdence and therefore they must go..

[thexalon]

I only wish this had also given some coverage to Lula's election in Brazil. He's shown that not only do these new leaders gain the support of their people and bring dignity to the poorest of the poor, they also can make their countries much more prosperous for all.

[truckart]

excellent documentary! well done john pilger!

[xuubsiibte]

most of the people in here are missing the good point ,the people responsible these crimes are not the american ppl but,the zionists who controle the gevorments in the west and american emire (ZIONIST) the zionists are evile, when are they gonna pay 4 their crimes agianst humanity . and any body who wants the true face of those pl and what am talking about just c what is hapening in palestin.......viva peace and freedom ....

[MelioraCogito]

The United States of America, born of a revolution of free-thinking people feed up with living under the tyranny of a imperial colonial master, less than 200 years later finds itself the arrogant imperial colonial master. Using tyranny & oppression to trample on the liberty & democracies of others.

You may kill the messenger, but you can’t kill the message.

The USA originally gave hope to the world of the message of liberty & democracy – it now proactively works to kill that hope.

[jfpk114]

This was once the land of dreams

now these dreams have turned to greed

in the midst of all this wealth

the poor are left to help themselves

a capitalist's democracy

no one said that freedom's free

lady liberty rots away

no truth, no justice

the American way

[brucegalliver]

Inspiring stuff! Thankyou

[dougquaid82]

America = the land of the free,and the home of the brave....In reality.. America = the playground of the elites and the slavery of the galactically stupid.

[barashah]

a change gonna come o yes it will....

[mslucie2009]

most people prefer to live in their own bubble. as many ppl are fighting for justice in their daily lives, there are equally as many if not more who can't be bothered with human suffering brought by those in power.

it's terrifying to see how ppl simply lose their 'common sense' n being critical over things they barely grasp.

it's 'abnormal' to consider your country has the right to impose their need on others or otherwise massacre and that's what the US government has been doing.

[mslucie2009]

harrowing.....and equally perplexing how succesful has been the US propaganda left its people and those whose countries' riches have been stripped ignorant n watch it happening as if that's the most natural thing.

hope this revolution stays stronger n carrying out even to the asian continent

[Azzidos]

thanks for posting this!

[partridgecaravan]

John Pilger thank you to be an upright righteous journalist and the praise goes to the one who created you!

[animateclay]

Not everyone who is corrupt in our government will understand or care about the issues in this documentary. But over time more people who embrace the internet and are curious about these issues will spread the word. Wikileaks is a good example of how people in power won't be able to keep as much power and hide behind secrecy forever. Their time is up.

[mrg00ddude]

europes powerful got their hand in the basket to and wat about the imf role or the world bank

[mrg00ddude]

i din't do shit americans or international corporation who have co opted america and wraped themselves with the flag

[Guesswhokk]

Why BBC never able to report this and why UN are powerless to do anything useful?

According to John Pilgers, this is a crime againts humanity in a "world wide scale" caused by one capitalist nation since 1945.

It does question if capitalism control politicians, UN and the mainstream media?

Above all else, if free thinker are not allowed in the capitalist world, then democracy and capitalism are two "opposing" forces?

But right now we need more free thinker like John Pilger.

[fourplusseven]

Ay yi ya Hugo... (5:27)... I can't believe people are falling for this bs. There is no way that the end of the American Empire will lead to a just society. People should study history and current events more carefully. The woe and unpleasantness still to come will stagger us. No government is innocent, no good way forward with true wisdom is yet in evidence, it is all a problem to which we only get a tiny piece of the answer in each cycle. The new dark age will be even bloodier than the last.

[TheDesertlight]

ANYONE WATCHING THIS!! You have to also watch the Documentary "The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein" {A MUST WATCH} PLZ THUMBS UP SO THAT OTHERS CAN SEE THE TRUTH!

[MindAndMarzipan]

I hate my country.

[LovelyCurlz]

Thank you for uploading! Great documentary and I love John Pilger! <3

[588FLICKS]

Absolutely amazing documentary. Thank you for posting this

[CALLAS80]

I saw this on TV at prime time 7:30pm

hahahahahahaahaha....long live the internet the only medium for real information and free speech and the catalyst for interesting times to come.

For the Venezuela's of the world, 'we are with you'!

[jacksawild]

Some of the leaders, those of fervent religious persuasion would rather see the world burn than lose control. Waiting for the end is dangerous, it needs to be brought about by surprise.

[ahoyhoy79]

¡viva los latinos! ¡viva america latina!

tu hermano de australia

[wickedselecta97]

Probably that's because LeBron's not in this and it's not sponsored by Nike and it's not about the Iphone and all that other crap.

[hersonsand]

yeah no body wants to see this! NO HAY PEOR CIEGO QUE EL QUE NO QUIERE  VER!

[MagnitudePerson]

Long live the iron fist...!!!

[hersonsand]

Es la verdad de Latino America tristemente, buen documental, saludos desde Washington D.C. (El nido del Aguila)

[ovniforos]

Nunca más , never again.

[smiteify]

I am ashamed to be called American

[ovniforos]

@smiteify Do something to change that.

[stonebrownalien]

@smiteify Dont feel that way, it is the evil government that should be ashamed, any chance i get to let people know the truth about this satanic government, i let it be known!!!

[jbforlifee]

fuck the U.S. dont come to eritrea mother fuck.. we dont need u.. long life 4 our leader...................

[bballadante]

This isn't just about Latin America. It isn't about Iraq, or Afghanistan. It isn't about Russia, China or even the United States. It isn't about black, white, brown or yellow. It is about the people of the global being systematically enslaved for the benefit of their corporate masters and the puppet governments which they control the strings of. The day will come when the people of the world rise up and proclaim "We WILL NOT take this anymore!".

[mobilechief]

@bballadante Ya right its us all and last time I checked the Americas was a Continent so are we not Brothers and sisters?

[bapyou]

Sam Cooke gives me chills.

[fakeham]

The US is the corrupted cancer of the world, the bully of the classroom, we must stop these atrocities and retake our once great country. Vive la revolucion! The 2nd American revolution is coming, we the people, not of the US, but of the world must unite and form a truly peaceful world. The earth is an organism, and an organism at war with itself is doomed.

[MagnitudePerson]

@fakeham Couldn't agree more! We need more ppls(Peoples) like you ! BTW do you know revleft(DOT)com and venusproject(DOT)com, libcom(DOT)org, zeitgeist, etc? go there

[fakeham]

@MagnitudePerson

Thanks, I'm part of the zeitgeist movement and support the venus project already but I didn't know about the other 2 sites. Peace.

[antoniocz2006]

Mejor morir de pie, que vivir arrodillado... viva America Latina, Con lula, con Chavez, Con Cristina, con Evo, con Correa, AMERICA LATINA DICE "Yankis go home"

Better die stopped, and not live of knees ... lives Latin America, Con lula, with Chavez, Con Cristina, with Evo, with Rafael Correa, LATIN AMERICA SAYS " Yankis go home " *** I´m sorry my English is very bad ***

[RandyBful1]

I think I have the total picture of the U.S. government, now. No wonder the rest of the world hates them so much! Five corporations are on their way to controlling ALL the agriculture on the planet. Monsanto is the leader; "control the food and you control the people"! This is just one small part of the evil agenda. N.A. has to grow the balls of S.A. and shout with one loud voice: Fuck you corporations and shadow government - we're taking our country back! We need to do it soon!

[ovniforos]

@RandyBful1 Then do it !

[Sreggaematic09]

his last words gave me chills

[austen85]

i know exactly what you mean... i almost started clapping

[marlin187]

Indeed.Thanks for the video mate.

[MAKootage]

fans of John Pilger may be interested in reading New Statesman, where he writes a fortnightly column. on the magazine's website, Mr. Pilger's latest article in in the world affairs section

[MAKootage]

Thank you, John Pilger

[antwan37]

Bravo mr. Pilger

[LetItFloat]

Thank you, Mr. Pilger

Such a powerful documentary, it feels good when people are awaken at the end of the day to protect their interest and their children's future.

[oneearth22222]

thanks for uploading this important documentary.

[specultr]

Powerful documentary. Very important to see, but I wish he had included scholars especially economists. By the way, the Chicago school or freshwater economics is in an intellectual wasteland at the moment. Its current leader Eugene Fama has been ridiculed in the economics world.

[lempa15]

Thanks for posting this video....

[lempa15]

I hope one day USA leave latin America succed!!!

[FrnzFanon]

Unfortunately that rumour of the death of the american empire has been grossly exaggerated. Obama's election was a PR master-stroke by the Empire. The arrogance of Bush alienated much of the world, but the ironfist in the (black) velvet glove approach of Obama is as murderous, murder with a smile. The palpable dissent of even the most indifferent and that of the most persistent has now virtually dissipated. Why, because a black man is President of the Empire? Conned again, but never again.

[qolspony]

If you want to know what America's future, look at the financial reports. China supplanted the U.S. as the worlds largest auto market after its 2009 vehicle sales jumped 46 percent, ending more than a century of American dominance that started with the Model T Ford.

[racingsnake28]

Apologies for the spelling of Salvador Allende.

[racingsnake28]

Thank you so much John Pilger.Britains role in Chile was also shameful,we should have thrown Pinochet into a hole when he came over here to die peacefully,cant stop thinking about Allmende broadcast before he took his life,nothing but admiration for the people of south and central America

Peace,love and truth xj

[TheRivoluzione]

The revolution is unstoppable, Vive la revolution!!!

[axe863]

@TheRivoluzione

Yes lets kill another 100 million. Onward comrade!!!! :P

[TheRivoluzione]

"kill another 100 million"? That is certainly not the revolution i am talking about Today they are telling us that war is peace ignorance is wisdom evil is good and violence can solve anything I might be lunatic but i believe that we should stop occupying bombing invading torturing and killing people around the world If you think that our leaders will change anything you are naive And this can't be changed without a revolutionary thinking anyway its inevitable because the statusquo is impossible

[axe863]

@TheRivoluzione Where did I say I want big government? Name one government in which revolutionary forces coupled with pro-big govt aspirations hasn't led to devastation.

[TheRivoluzione]

haha well i didnt say i prefer big gouvernment neither. I think we are not understanding each other. I wondered why you said "kill another 100 million"? I believe that the governement should be by the people for the people and of the people as simple as that.

[axe863]

@TheRivoluzione

Yes but a socialist government by definition is powerful enough to enact unspeakable crimes. In the chaos of revolution, the most aggressive egomaniac comes to power and given the overriding power of the state .. his ego is only fed further and further. His aspirations unconstrained.

This is why there has never been a cause where  revolutionary forces coupled with pro-big govt aspirations hasn't led to devastation.

[TheRivoluzione]

i imagine a revolution comming from the poor, from the majority of the population to bring some system that will liberate all single human being. What about a government based on equality, justice and compassion? then call it whatever you want, a social democracy or whatever...a gouvernment where the wealth is distributed, where there is transparency, free press and real information, no special interest...there is needs to a change a real change. A real democracy.

[batman24842]

@axe863

Obviously you've missed the point of the entire documentary. This has nothing to do with the structure of American society. This has everything to do with our interference in the lives of people in other countries for capital gain. Or sometimes referred to as national security interests as the CIA ass stated so eloquently. I guess having brutal puppet dictators instead of democratically elected governments secures our corporate interests, right?

[axe863]

@batman24842

lol obviously you dont know what limited govt means :P

[batman24842]

@axe863

Howz about limiting it to not overthrowing democratically elected governments all over the world for fiscal, imperial purposes?

Wow, you're easy, axe:)

Okay, I get it, you're some sort of proud libertarian. Whatever...

Again, this documentary has nothing to do with the size of government? We're not talking about domestic social programs.

[axe863]

@batman24842

If the government is limited, it wouldnt be able to interfere in global politics.

[mardukk13]

Bravo John Pilger, bravo!!

[axe863]

@mardukk13

Don't your knees hurt,yet?

[nzungu83]

Maybe internet will change our lives, because is not controlled like TV. Less and less people watch TV and more and more people are aware what's going on in the world of capitalism: domination, power, money, exploitation etc. Hopefuly one day the world will be more equal and righteous.

[Skjeggylicious]

Definitely

[RandyBful1]

If you want to change anything, via the internet; you'd better do it soon, because the newly appointed "security czar" has other ideas. Do a search for 'internet 2'. There's already massive censoring going on within the WEB and corporations like Google are tracking your every move!

[bessarabia7]

Now i don't really see him as an enemy .. HUgo chavez has something to ofer people

[MackRoad]

Che Guevara was smack in the middle of this ALL. He witnessed it first hand as an adventurer, flawed and complex, he still decided to do something about it.

[mooners40]

The spirit of humanity is unconquerable - our souls are indomitable, indefatigable and infinite.

[albertrarz]

che guevara

[Deadleader555]

CheleXatruch, easy to say this when you dont live in southamerica. I dont see chavez death squads in us' blocks.. United states murder their own and others for the sake of global economy (materialistic power).. Ofcorse, Chavez isent perfect, but saying Chavez is equaly bad as Us government is like saying the raped victim that toke revenge is equaly bad as the rapist, dont make no sens.

Sorry for my english.

Viva la revolucion, from Brazil!

[rortega777]

en este momento en mi pais Honduras estamos viviendo exactamente el capitulo de venezuela, golpe de estado, represion y muerte. no sabemos q va a pasar todavia, nuestro presidente electo esta preso en la embajada de Brasil y los militares siguen matando gente en las calles. tenemos mas de 90 dias en resistencia pero NO daremos NI UN PASO ATRAS JAMAS!!!

[inthebluescrossroad]

Hugo can be so articulate but is usually speeking like a bigot . he says many things that make sense but in a manner that comes off as ignorant or inflamitory when in public. Ive seen the media use this agaisnt him many times, i imagine he is just frustrated at all these assholes trying to kill him lol.

[jaquez21]

fuhershein please let me answer your question. no many people watch this because you don't see thing like this on tv. tv and the whole media is control by a few and they more effective tool is to keep us ignorants that is what washington is all about

[CheleXatruch]

Both Hugo Chavez and the US government are equally horrible.

[fuhrerschein2008]

Why don't more people watch this?!

[7alfawy]

because sheeps are busy,grazing and parting at night & they dont know the wolves are watching & plannig to have them on dinner .

[Diosibundo]

@fuhrerschein2008

I think its because its so different from what they hear in the US press, both Liberal and right wing, that they literally don't understand what they are looking at. They have no frame of reference for it. For peoplew ho think Obama is "The Left" most of what happens in the rest of the world is confusing and incomprehensible

[sonny0986]

@fuhrerschein2008 Good point! why aren't there more people noticing this and other great documentaries on youtube. With the amount of views people like Justin Bieber, the rat piece of shit gets compared to this is ridiculous, there should be more awareness to differing and logical views in this world, a more viable alternative to the propagandistic horse shit we see on western media outlets. MORE NOTICE FOR TRUTH AND FREEDOM!!!

[Evrythn1outof8infnty]

@fuhrerschein2008 Media control.

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@fuhrerschein2008

because they are too busy watching fox news, eating fast foods and making rich richer!

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@fuhrerschein2008

because they are too busy watching mainstream media(from BBC to FOX), eating fast food and talent shows. Ofcourse, theres justin bieber as well.

Journalism has been embedded and corrupted. I am afraid when people like Pilger, Fisk, Amira Hass and Chomsky will be no more.

[Keruaran]

@fuhrerschein2008 Greetings from 2010. I did not know about this film until I started searching for John Pilger's material. Tonight in an IRC channel I tried telling Americans about this film. I told them they can watch it freely not only here but on Google Video in full. No interest was shown.