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Barack Obama is NOT great. I am American and he is a stupid man. He used Oprah to win....hasn't done shit for us. Yeah were is your fucking change stupid liberals. You put an idiot in office.
Australian politics is very much the same as British in the way it is incredibly boring. But I think thats better than manipulating a herd of idiotic teenagers (I am one, but really, we're a dull, stupid lot) by hanging out with Beyonce. It is impossible for the right person to win if all it is about is entertainment and appearance.
Barack Obama president elect is not a black man he is mutlicultral/biracial mums white dads african - why is that so hard for so many to grasp. you never here a hispanic of biracial parents saying oh, i'm just hispanic no they say he's hispanic and irish or whatever - the same rule should apply for black and white parenting. But regardless it is awesome to see USA finally mena what they boast that USA is a country of opportunity for all.
If it doens't apply to all racial mixes then a person who is part or half black should not be labeled as just black. it's a slave label done as a put down both whites and blacks need to stop slave tagging of labeling a person who is part or half black as just a black person. it's not done with other racial blendings. Barak is a man who is both black and white. Nothing wrong with recognizing both ethnicities.
True, from a genetic standpoint. BUt that is not how American society works. We view as "white" a person of only European heritage. Traditionally, a person who is part black is filtered back into the black community. They learn to talk, walk, and act like a black person. Hence, the "one drop" rule. The only way out of this is to have enough white ancestry that you can deny you have any black in you. That is just the way American society is and you can't change that.
Just dealing with Obama the man is half white and was raised mainly by his white side of the family. As for acting and talking black that is a racial myth that is perpetuated by people who in general have little contact with people outside of their own race. Many people of various backrounds do not share a distinctive sounding dailect as others in their identified racial group. The one drop rule is insulting! It's too easy to tag a person as black and leave out all that defines him.
I agree entirely that the British political scene could do with some inspiration! I am so envious of America having some dynamism in theirs. And of having Barack Obama. Lucky sods.
Yeah, we in America sure have "dynamism" in our political situation. Or you could call it "political instability." We also had a major civil war 140 years ago, that almost erupted again in the 1960's. We are just a larger, more heterogenous society than Great Britain, that's all.
America is in a recession, I'm sure you don't want that to happen in your country. Personal thoughts about the campaign. If Oboma is the victor, someone is going to assassinate, or at least attempt to assassinate him because. . . lets face it, most of the American's(I'm allowed to say this, I'm American) are close minded sheep. If McCain(sp?) wins, America will most likely go into a full out depression. So either way things will most likely end up chaotic. At least that is how I see things.
if obama was assasinated, that wouldn't mean that we would be living in chaos. our founding fathers planned it out well if a president is killed, the vice takes over. if he/she is killed, someone else takes over. also events r planned out so that not everyone from the gov. is in one place at the same time so they can't be killed together.
and we're federalist, so if the national government fell, we'd still be alright because we have the state government to take care of things.
That's true, I do tend to overlook the whole aspect of a Vice Presidency. I don't like Palin that terribly much, and to be perfectly honest, I cannot remember the name of Obama's running mate for the life of me. Good point, I'm glad you mentioned it. Still, it doesnt look as though things will be getting better anytime soon. Ive been trying to think of ways I could help the situation. Ideas? (Just out of curiosity to see if anyone else has thought about ways to help.)
thats not what he ment fool its not as simple as someone else taking over the first black president is assasinated cause of racist bastards guess what?
that means black vs white war and tbh they'd have a right to start one
I've never thought about the intensity of British politics compared to our American politics before. It's a shame there is less change in other areas of the world, but it's also somewhat complimentary to know other countries are paying just as much close attention to the race as we ourselves are.
Start a revolution over there! Get involved, become a politician yourself even. Sometimes as much fun as it is to watch our elections it becomes stressful trying to do the right thing and vote for the candidate who most agrees with your views...however, American politican's have been given a free pass to lie to the people who are hanging on their every word... so keep your fingers crossed for us.
Canada's going to the polls October 14th - yet we're all still watching the American news, to find out about the American election. It's ridiculous if you think about it - our own country could have change, could have this immense hope for a better future too. But instead we're stuck with Dion and Harper, each arguing about how little they can do about the economy and the environment.
This U.S president election is one for the ages,we can either countinue our ways in fighting a war based on greed,or we can finally have a president who will end the war and hopefully get the U.S out of over 15 billion dollors in debt.
I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but Biden's last name is actually pronounced with a longer "i", like the word "eye".
It's nice to be American, and have the candidates trying to sell themselves to us. But at the same time, it's utterly unnerving to know that the moron down the street who can't even take care of his own children has the same vote as everyone else. Beauty of America.
McCain was doing well until he chose Palin. She's a nutter.
well, i'm glad someone is entertained by our politics. over here its just gotten pretty annoying. "he said she said she bashed him but he didnt bash her." and around and around we go.
Be thankful that you do not live in a country whose political system makes a fool of itself on a daily basis! It is entertaining to watch the party rivalry, but I do not think the vast majority of Americans will be entertained when fools become major policy makers. The Republican Convention was a true joke. In fact one could build monuments to McCain's ignorance. U.S. politics do extend and have influence across the world as well. Let us hope we can make the right decision this time. Please?
The youth all over the world needs to start making a difference...they may not listen to us now...but if we keep it up, they will listen. we will be the new adults growing and making the decisions. our generation needs to speak up and make a difference.
The entertainment takes away from hearing their policies. No matter who they pick here in the US, there's not going to be much change, despite Obama's promising it (how is he going to accomplish this change he promises?) and McCain's saying that he will do away with partisan politics (because we all really believe that THAT will happen after so long WITH partisan politics.) The fact that they can entertain does not promise good leadership or change. It just says they can entertain.
Exactly!, I can't say it any better than you crazyhpchick...So,yeah Jazza don't feel too bad, no real change is actually going to happen over here...-- And, the UK has already had a women prime minister. something which america is yet able to do president wise, even though there are well qualified women.
Can I just point out - we are in parliamentary recess at the moment, Jazza, so discussion on Harriet Harman's choice of clothing is about as fun as it's going to get until late September xD
I'd like to see more political involvement and inclusion in the UK. But I think the corporation sponsored US elections with all their fanfare misses the true nature of a peoples democracy
Obama's not black he's biracial. it's good hearing views outside US about the presidential race - Personally the process takes to damn long before the actual vote. i'll believe US has changed politically if Obama wins, until then wait and see i say, wait and see.
The problem with the american presidential race is that so many of the theatricals distract from the policies. American politicians are always promising change, but i suppose this time it's valuable change.
i have to say as american, i found what jazza said very intersting; about how in america the now, the politicians have changed.. i also find it very tintersting how well known american politics are in the u.k.
Jazza, i must disagree with you. It's TOO entertaining. Voting for a president shouldn't be about ENTERTAINING the audience. They are acting more like celebrities than people who could potentially run a country that has grand influence on the rest of the world. It is not about entertainment value. It's about running a country.
Don't be deceived by the color of Obama's skin or the fact that Palin is a Hockey Mom.
Neither of these presidential tickets will result in much change. The result with either will still be big government with lots of spending and little to show for it.
it sucks to be excited and motivated jazza, BECAUSE if your candidate loses then it feels like the world is ending. and when you're let down it's the worst. i don't want to be disappointed in america again like i was in 2004.
Jazza, there's really no change in American politics. We've always had 'ordinary people' come to power. Yes, there are also dynasties of political power too, but for the most part America's always been about the "little guy," average people who change things. If anything, politics has changed for the worse in the US with less and less appealing political candidates for president.
Dont feel too bad hon. Other than what you see on the surface there is little change. Obama says something one way and McCain says the same thing a different way. The campaigns are not really about the issues but about who wants to make history, and how, first. We are not really involved as there is little talk about issues, the voters or the people except in sweeping generalizations during speeches.
FOR ALL THAT IS GOOD DON'T LET OUR POLITICS SPREAD! It may be flashy and a good show but it's nothing but sheep herding. Nobody thinks they just get excited check a box. I for one hate our political machine it's busted big time.
The thing that makes American politics - and this election in particular - so exciting is that absolutely everyone can be involved. That's possible in the UK as well, the general public just has to get motivated enough to volunteer and campaign on behalf of their preferred candidate. Campaigns are much shorter there, but that doesn't mean they should exclude people.
good to see you, jaz! i'm actually really depressed at the moment and i never really understood why until right now because i realized how much this upcoming election is effecting me-- meaning i really want obama to win but i'm actually incredibly frightened that mccain will win. if mccain wins i will be so effing depressed, even more than i am right now. cos obama said it best "8 is enough". if mccain does win i think i'm leaving the country. i'm sick of this. we need change and we need it now.
i'm in america and am completely apathetic and i know it's horrible. not that i can vote. the election's just scandal upon scandal. it's become more about the candidates history and personal lives than their policies. futile back and forth banter. shit's going to go down election day. i'm moving to canada.
Biden is pronounced like BYden - yes we get to vote directly for the presidential electors but the campaigns have become years-long. Tedious and horribly expensive as well. What strikes me as good in the British parliamentary system is that when an election is called there is about a six-week (correct?) period of time to campaign - so they have to concentrate on it and skip the interminable circus the US election cycle has become - (I'm in the US and I do vote)
I can't believe that you are paying attention to American politics. Change is important and being someone who is active in the change scene I am glad to see some variation in our stuffy norm. Honestly, I am really glad that presidents can only have two terms. Bye Bye Bush! YEAH!
mm, it definitely is the case that the british political system is pretty archaic and in drastic need of a change in order to include the greater public. it's essentially the same reason america became its own independent country in the first place-- more say in politics.
by seeing our campaign elections from your perspective, i definitely appreciate the fact that us, as voters, do hold a lot more power in government. it just sucks when the public makes a wrong choice...and again 4 years later
try living over here and all you hear about is the election, all thats on tv is the election, everything is centered around the election. its getting crazy. i cant vote anyways so maybe thats why im getting annoyed about it.
And I suppose you could write letters to a few politicians. I'm not sure if it would help. But this vlog was a good start. Perhaps it'll start an up-rise.
the thing about the u.s election now is that its less focused on the issues and more focused on the images of the candidates not really what they stand for or what they are going to do if they become president..yeah there is some but not a whole lot.
i will try and post a vid response to this cause i find it a rele important issue that us brits dont seem to want to get off our lazy arses to change.
hopefully, through your videos and others like it, maybe our generation will be the generation of change, it doesn't have to be radical, just it needs to start somewhere.
as interesting as america is, i can promise you that after all this hype about the election, we're all pretty tired of it by now. I just want the vote to be over and some news other then Palin's scandals and just every other presidential drama to be shown in a proper light.
you got a haircut. you may not like it but i'm SOOO happy =]
Hmm. Interesting vid with some very valid points abuot UK gov. But do you think it's good that Americans are entertained with presidential scandal? From how I see it, the US is changing for the better but change takes time. When other countries see how Palin is a self proclaimed hockey mom with a pregant teenage daughter, everybody will think Americans are trashy idiots. The USA gets a bad reputation because of the scandals that make US politics interesting
Also Jazza, I think you'll find that Americans have as much say in their politics as we do in ours...we just don't have the mass participation stuff. Which, might I add, is horribly familiar. *CoughNurembergRalliesCough*
I agree Jazza, but I dislike the theatrics of American politics. But I disagree with the statement "Oxford and Cambridge toffs" - yes, the majority of Oxbridge students are from private schools, but there are also thousands of students from state schools who work against the odds to find places at the best universities in the world. Examples: Margaret Thatcher (though she won a scholarship to a private school) and William Hague.
I'll make a video about Palin, when I've FOUND MY BLOODY CHARGER!!!
I dont think there is anything aspirational about American politics, our system isnt perfect but i dont feel disconnected from it. When you say more involved, do you mean govern by referendum?
All else fails, you stand for election, you might win if enough people feel the same.
I think it's cool how you are interested in American politics more than people our age here in America. I think I know like two people who plan to vote. It's sad.
I think there are pros and cons, excitement and celebrity is fine but the America painted by these politicians is probably impossible to achieve...although I guess it's worth a try.
British politics on the other hand is just dead. I feel sorry for Gordon Brown because he is just trying to get on with the job, he may lack charisma but Tony Blair had charisma....nuff said
Perhaps we are more cynical in Britain, perhaps we are more realistic, but I think we need to dare to dream as well.
having said that (my previous comment), the american presidential race does have so much ceremony and celebration (and a fair amount of bitchiness) it sometimes seems all too fake and forced.
I'm American, I'm terrified of Palin because she is grossly unqualified, a hypocrite, a religious zealot...basically my ideological equivalent. I am (obviously) a huge supporter of Obama/Biden. And while I'm thrilled with the amount of people getting involved in this election, I'm also terrified of what this country will turn into with McCain/Palin in the White House. It's bad enough here already. So I'm feeling a mix of excitement/hope and total fear/horror.
Well I am not British, but I can say that I am glad that European politics are different than American. The American presidential race is something that is only possible there, no one could imagine such things happening in Europe. Europe is just way different than the US. And the politics reflect that. I think Americans are just more enthusiastic, sometimes too enthusiastic, about politics and not only in a good way.
I entirely disagree with what you're saying. British politicians do meaningful things as we've not yet progressed into a system where for two years we need to spend hundreds of millions of pounds on campaigning on everything but, god forbid, policy. As you rightly pointed out American politics is a pantomime and I don't see how you could idolise it at all. It's entirely vacuous.
awhh the way you pronounce biden is cute haha. but with all the scandals going on with like her daughter having a baby or some shit like that i feel like ashton kutcher's gunna just pop up and go YOU'VE BEEN PUNK'D!
I think British politics is interesting! Watching them debate and yell back and forth, they only do that on the news here, the House and Senate are dull.
It's only interesting here because we are so divided--not the best thing to be fabulous for.
What I really fucking hate about your videos is the way you seem to just reiterate what newspapers say and have no opinion of your own.
Going to Cambridge or Oxford bears nothing on how well you receive or help people. My father went to Cambridge, and I would not, however my feelings for him, place him in the same boat as some current MPs.
And Gordon Brown didn't go to Cambridge, which just voids your point on that matter completely.
I have other things to say, but I'm going over my limit.
I was talking about westminster as a whole, the majority of which will have very privilaged backgrounds, not giving a very realistic representation of our country's demographic.
I am not saying graduates from ox-bridge will be bad, but if the majority of our national representitives are all coming from the same universities then again, it isn't fair representation.
and ironically this is one of my few videos that was not researched, just my opinions.
i think the main problem at the moment is the Summer. The House is in recess, and there isn't really anything major going on in Westminster. People are on holiday.
The only stuff happening at the moment is local politics which doesn't really apply to enough people to be interesting.
Yes we now know in America that it is super good to have sex without protection even if your underage! And if you do it and she becomes Pregnant you could make her mom the President of the United States of America. And then you could go to a Convention with a bunch of people with wigs heavy make up looking like people from the movie "Night of the Living Dead" Would be neat except these nuts are functioning in a real World. With real Bombs. Liked your video young video guy! Peace
Glad to see you're back. And I agree completely; it's great to see such a contrast in the American Presidential elections, as it makes a nice change from the rank and file lot we get stuck with over here.
come to America and start getting fucked over. Then you to will want to take an interest in politics. BTW other than the superficial issue of race. Obama, and McCain offer nothing different from Bush.
Come to Britain and live here. From what I've heard from a lot of Americans I've spoken to, the life there and here, in terms of politics, is so different in the way the government deploy themselves.
Thanks for the link, Jazza. I just watched the Gnooze. I live in St Paul. I wanted to go down there, but I didn't. Now I really wish I had. Well, this is the last day of the convention. Maybe I shoud go down and see what's happening.
I was just thinking about it a bit more, and given the police response to protesters, I think it's particularly important to stand up to them now. We still have rights, and damned if I'm not going to excercise them. There's a rally at the Capitol at 4:00, and I'm definitely going.
Yes, the race in America may be interesting, but it really does feel like politics as usual. Besides the fact that there's an African American and a hockey mom, I don't feel like any of them are really saying anything different.
The interesting thing in the american politics and the voting for the new president is that it's the first whoever wins... if Hilary Clinton didn't withdraw she could be the 1st woman president, if obama wins he would be the first black man president and if McCain wins he would be the oldest president
Both Americans are campaigning on "change" although neither candidate is REALLY talking about substantive change. McCain's change is him trying to pretend he won't be Bush the 3rd, & Obama's change is that he surely won't be Bush the 3rd, but the powers behind the scenes that typically run any government will still be firmly in place. Of course, a choice between Bush-lite & not-Bush as a figurehead would be an improvement to not having the Idiot Bush screwing things up anymore.
Perhaps I wasn't clear in my writing. Obama in no way will be a Bush 3rd term. BUT the powerbrokers behind the scenes (corporations & their lobbyists, the military-industrial complex, etc) in Washington manipulate the leaders, no matter the party ostensibly in charge. Obama will be a vast improvement over Bush (anybody would be) & I will be voting for Obama, but I know that presidents can only do so much, while much of the running of the government is outside their hands.
In addition, as Obama proved recently in voting for the updated FISA law (which allows for spying on US citizens & absolving telecom companies of culpability, a pet project of Bush), he's shown that even he isn't as tranformative a politician as he likes to portray himself. Still, he's better than Bush (& probably McCain), so he's worthy enough to vote for. The Republicans controlled all 3 branches of government, & the Dems will need all 3 branches to correct some of Bush's abuses of power.
totally agree with you, we are having to get excited about Obamas 'change' and we have no candidate like it here. I definitly dont feel like I have a say in our contry.
Jazza, Keep going with the videos. Slowly but surely the establishment here will catch up with you. Not in a spooky way - a good way. They'll start to hear soon, can't guarantee they'll listen though. That's entirely different.
The Obama campaign will also have repercussions. The way they have made supporters feel as though they own the campaign will be copied by the political parties as they struggle to rebuild memberships in the widest sense of the term.
I have to say Jazza, I agree with you on this. That in America it is keeping me going. I think British Politics is still suck on Square 1 and yep sadly I lost interest years ago when the Iraq war happened. It just needs a spark yep.
Unfortunately , nothing is changin in America. I doubt America is ready fro a black president and McCain offers nothing different than Bush. They will persist to infringe on the rights of Americans (Patriot Act anyone) whilst staying in the huge debt they are in. Over here , things are bad. Why am I paying
£3,145 for a university course? The clas system is increasin and we just say 'well what can we do about it?'
If we don't co-operate with them they will HAVE to change the law.
or they can do what The US police do, and shoot you 48 times because they thought your wallet was a gun, but wait you have to be a black male for that to happen. I also doubt America is ready for a black president.
In 2000, McCain came second to George Bush for the Republican nomination. Why would people vote for somone who wasn't quite good enough to beat Bush for the nomination?
I heard that on Mock the Week and I thought it was the most beautiful statment I've ever heard.
I know I say this every time you make a video over periods of time, but I missed you. You are my air. My British, fair-haired air.
Meh. A bit extreem, yeah? Anyway, glad to see you again.
yes, oxbridge is getting better, but the VAST majoruty are still from privilaged backgrounds. It has a long way before it demonstrates a more realistic demographic.
American politics is bizarre, its all about the EXTRAVAGANZA and hype. British politics if you look back over the years is probably more interesting as we had our first women prime minister in 1980! (we also gave women the vote first!) :OP
But your totally right, we need change and we need it NOW! :O)
I think asking for British (and I suppose Australian) politics to become interesting is a totally different idea to making more involvement of the public. I mean, I agree, the latter should be where the politics is at, and modern day politicians have lost touch in that respect. But I don't want international political scenes to all be like they are in the US - it would just be too hard to keep up.
but I am just not seeing any options in terms of people I want to vote for. If we have three options, and none of them stimulate in any way, then who am i meant to vote for? I would like to see some kind of independent option, rather than having to be a member of a party. It could open the field up a bit.
You REALLY don't want interesting politics. Look at Scottish politics, we've got the soap opera thing down and it doesn't actually govern any better. We've got Miss Alexander's funding scandels, the clown that is Alec Salmond picking fights with London every 10minutes and what has it brought us? Cheaper parking in hospitals and a reform of the council tax that's probably incompetent for the Scottish Parliament to be conducting anyway!
It's possibly because although politics is all about the person not the policies nowadays, no one ever really shows any personality. They say the right thing in overly co-ordinated speeches and appearances and we never get a sense of who they actually are. Politicians rarely explain their beliefs on a personal level, leading them to seem distant and highly similar.
yeah...but it's the same in many countries isn't it... everybody's watching the election in america becasue their own politics ar ekinda not interesting at all...
no no, i am not idolising it, I am just admiring the way that people there really feel like they can make a difference, they feel like part of the system (from what I have heard anyway, I may be wrong) I would like to feel part of something in terms of politics, I just feel like a spectator.
I meant 'unapolagetically,' not 'irrevocably'
Ihopyourpancakes 9 months ago
Oxford and Cambridge toffs?
We yanks could use a few of them... Too many if our politicians are dreadfully ignorant and irrevocably stupid.
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tryanjohnson 1 year ago
Barack Obama is NOT great. I am American and he is a stupid man. He used Oprah to win....hasn't done shit for us. Yeah were is your fucking change stupid liberals. You put an idiot in office.
SIDExOFAxBULLET 2 years ago
Australian politics is very much the same as British in the way it is incredibly boring. But I think thats better than manipulating a herd of idiotic teenagers (I am one, but really, we're a dull, stupid lot) by hanging out with Beyonce. It is impossible for the right person to win if all it is about is entertainment and appearance.
Saneblueberry 2 years ago
Barack Obama president elect is not a black man he is mutlicultral/biracial mums white dads african - why is that so hard for so many to grasp. you never here a hispanic of biracial parents saying oh, i'm just hispanic no they say he's hispanic and irish or whatever - the same rule should apply for black and white parenting. But regardless it is awesome to see USA finally mena what they boast that USA is a country of opportunity for all.
Igenerally 3 years ago
Haven't you heard of the "one drop" rule?
drexelur1 3 years ago
If it doens't apply to all racial mixes then a person who is part or half black should not be labeled as just black. it's a slave label done as a put down both whites and blacks need to stop slave tagging of labeling a person who is part or half black as just a black person. it's not done with other racial blendings. Barak is a man who is both black and white. Nothing wrong with recognizing both ethnicities.
Igenerally 3 years ago
True, from a genetic standpoint. BUt that is not how American society works. We view as "white" a person of only European heritage. Traditionally, a person who is part black is filtered back into the black community. They learn to talk, walk, and act like a black person. Hence, the "one drop" rule. The only way out of this is to have enough white ancestry that you can deny you have any black in you. That is just the way American society is and you can't change that.
drexelur1 3 years ago
Just dealing with Obama the man is half white and was raised mainly by his white side of the family. As for acting and talking black that is a racial myth that is perpetuated by people who in general have little contact with people outside of their own race. Many people of various backrounds do not share a distinctive sounding dailect as others in their identified racial group. The one drop rule is insulting! It's too easy to tag a person as black and leave out all that defines him.
Igenerally 3 years ago
I agree entirely that the British political scene could do with some inspiration! I am so envious of America having some dynamism in theirs. And of having Barack Obama. Lucky sods.
sonotfastfood 3 years ago
Yeah, we in America sure have "dynamism" in our political situation. Or you could call it "political instability." We also had a major civil war 140 years ago, that almost erupted again in the 1960's. We are just a larger, more heterogenous society than Great Britain, that's all.
drexelur1 3 years ago
"So, Obama has Beeden."
Lol, it's Bye-din honey.
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mikaellan 3 years ago
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Alexock 3 years ago
Right On the money Video!
apks2004 3 years ago
i saw this video on speekoutloud . com
it started a debate in the forum. check it out.
coolethen666 3 years ago
America is in a recession, I'm sure you don't want that to happen in your country. Personal thoughts about the campaign. If Oboma is the victor, someone is going to assassinate, or at least attempt to assassinate him because. . . lets face it, most of the American's(I'm allowed to say this, I'm American) are close minded sheep. If McCain(sp?) wins, America will most likely go into a full out depression. So either way things will most likely end up chaotic. At least that is how I see things.
iamdifferent2010 3 years ago
if obama was assasinated, that wouldn't mean that we would be living in chaos. our founding fathers planned it out well if a president is killed, the vice takes over. if he/she is killed, someone else takes over. also events r planned out so that not everyone from the gov. is in one place at the same time so they can't be killed together.
and we're federalist, so if the national government fell, we'd still be alright because we have the state government to take care of things.
renafah 3 years ago
That's true, I do tend to overlook the whole aspect of a Vice Presidency. I don't like Palin that terribly much, and to be perfectly honest, I cannot remember the name of Obama's running mate for the life of me. Good point, I'm glad you mentioned it. Still, it doesnt look as though things will be getting better anytime soon. Ive been trying to think of ways I could help the situation. Ideas? (Just out of curiosity to see if anyone else has thought about ways to help.)
iamdifferent2010 3 years ago
thats not what he ment fool its not as simple as someone else taking over the first black president is assasinated cause of racist bastards guess what?
that means black vs white war and tbh they'd have a right to start one
but its not happend so its all good
terrorlord15 3 years ago
Don't be such a pessimist! And we are in a recession, or heading towards one. I don't know, ask Alistair Darling.
PineappleOxide 3 years ago
I've never thought about the intensity of British politics compared to our American politics before. It's a shame there is less change in other areas of the world, but it's also somewhat complimentary to know other countries are paying just as much close attention to the race as we ourselves are.
Anyways,
Great video.
imnotgoing2usethis 3 years ago
chhose life choose a carrer choose a fucking big whatever
liverpool80000seater 3 years ago
Start a revolution over there! Get involved, become a politician yourself even. Sometimes as much fun as it is to watch our elections it becomes stressful trying to do the right thing and vote for the candidate who most agrees with your views...however, American politican's have been given a free pass to lie to the people who are hanging on their every word... so keep your fingers crossed for us.
Lorizh 3 years ago
McCain ftw!
runningwithturtles 3 years ago
are politics really that boring in the UK, i've heard the race is big in other countries to but i never knew it was that big
MarchingDragons 3 years ago
I know exactly what you mean.
Canada's going to the polls October 14th - yet we're all still watching the American news, to find out about the American election. It's ridiculous if you think about it - our own country could have change, could have this immense hope for a better future too. But instead we're stuck with Dion and Harper, each arguing about how little they can do about the economy and the environment.
provemyhypotheses 3 years ago
This U.S president election is one for the ages,we can either countinue our ways in fighting a war based on greed,or we can finally have a president who will end the war and hopefully get the U.S out of over 15 billion dollors in debt.
chrishasaclue 3 years ago
I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but Biden's last name is actually pronounced with a longer "i", like the word "eye".
It's nice to be American, and have the candidates trying to sell themselves to us. But at the same time, it's utterly unnerving to know that the moron down the street who can't even take care of his own children has the same vote as everyone else. Beauty of America.
McCain was doing well until he chose Palin. She's a nutter.
Hobgoblins 3 years ago
read the description
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
Sorry!
Hobgoblins 3 years ago
s'ok
:)
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
well, i'm glad someone is entertained by our politics. over here its just gotten pretty annoying. "he said she said she bashed him but he didnt bash her." and around and around we go.
greenwheelie612 3 years ago
Good thing you'll BE HERE on election day! We can have a party while we watch television. Eat popcorn.
Also, I think I am going to call you One-Eyed-Jazza after this video. You look like a pirate. :P
italktosnakes 3 years ago
A sexy pirate?
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
You should straighten your hair...
And as for the whole politics thing... I don't get any of it. o.oll
poptartgurl9194 3 years ago
Jazza for political office?!? Go for it!!!!!!
kansaiPJ 3 years ago
YES!
jellypeanutbutter666 3 years ago
wow... that's an interesting view on American politics!
i think crazyhpchick said what i would say.
pennygoo 3 years ago
Be thankful that you do not live in a country whose political system makes a fool of itself on a daily basis! It is entertaining to watch the party rivalry, but I do not think the vast majority of Americans will be entertained when fools become major policy makers. The Republican Convention was a true joke. In fact one could build monuments to McCain's ignorance. U.S. politics do extend and have influence across the world as well. Let us hope we can make the right decision this time. Please?
chunkymonky218 3 years ago
Hmmm... "...make the right decision"? I agree! After all, the correct answer is NEVER anywhere on the left!
BlueCollarPolitico 3 years ago
obama ftw!
ScorpiusRising 3 years ago
The youth all over the world needs to start making a difference...they may not listen to us now...but if we keep it up, they will listen. we will be the new adults growing and making the decisions. our generation needs to speak up and make a difference.
asdfmilly 3 years ago
The entertainment takes away from hearing their policies. No matter who they pick here in the US, there's not going to be much change, despite Obama's promising it (how is he going to accomplish this change he promises?) and McCain's saying that he will do away with partisan politics (because we all really believe that THAT will happen after so long WITH partisan politics.) The fact that they can entertain does not promise good leadership or change. It just says they can entertain.
crazyhpchick 3 years ago
Exactly!, I can't say it any better than you crazyhpchick...So,yeah Jazza don't feel too bad, no real change is actually going to happen over here...-- And, the UK has already had a women prime minister. something which america is yet able to do president wise, even though there are well qualified women.
Phobophobia7 3 years ago
Can I just point out - we are in parliamentary recess at the moment, Jazza, so discussion on Harriet Harman's choice of clothing is about as fun as it's going to get until late September xD
garyskirk 3 years ago
I'd like to see more political involvement and inclusion in the UK. But I think the corporation sponsored US elections with all their fanfare misses the true nature of a peoples democracy
rtigg3r 3 years ago
too true my friend
corbettripley 3 years ago
Obama's not black he's biracial. it's good hearing views outside US about the presidential race - Personally the process takes to damn long before the actual vote. i'll believe US has changed politically if Obama wins, until then wait and see i say, wait and see.
ticket2 3 years ago 2
The problem with the american presidential race is that so many of the theatricals distract from the policies. American politicians are always promising change, but i suppose this time it's valuable change.
Somebody had a haircut? Looks nice :) xxx
eddplant 3 years ago
i have to say as american, i found what jazza said very intersting; about how in america the now, the politicians have changed.. i also find it very tintersting how well known american politics are in the u.k.
vdogirl92 3 years ago
Jazza, i must disagree with you. It's TOO entertaining. Voting for a president shouldn't be about ENTERTAINING the audience. They are acting more like celebrities than people who could potentially run a country that has grand influence on the rest of the world. It is not about entertainment value. It's about running a country.
toastburntbread 3 years ago
haha BEEden...
(its BYden :P)
I wish your kind best of luck on the political front
until then OBAMA 08
caprisun49 3 years ago
Don't be deceived by the color of Obama's skin or the fact that Palin is a Hockey Mom.
Neither of these presidential tickets will result in much change. The result with either will still be big government with lots of spending and little to show for it.
jdjdbig 3 years ago
now that you mention it, the american presidential race is rather entertaining isnt it...
spectrem 3 years ago
*le sigh*
ofarevolution441 3 years ago
amen.
intherain93 3 years ago
ps the haircut is awesome!
baobabtrees 3 years ago
it sucks to be excited and motivated jazza, BECAUSE if your candidate loses then it feels like the world is ending. and when you're let down it's the worst. i don't want to be disappointed in america again like i was in 2004.
baobabtrees 3 years ago
Jazza, there's really no change in American politics. We've always had 'ordinary people' come to power. Yes, there are also dynasties of political power too, but for the most part America's always been about the "little guy," average people who change things. If anything, politics has changed for the worse in the US with less and less appealing political candidates for president.
PaintingClouds 3 years ago
Jazza I love you!!! your funni.
ashamakeda 3 years ago
We Are pretty bloody entertaining aren't we?
kittydreamz86 3 years ago
British Politics is rather messed up, if it doesnt improve then i think im going to have to get myself a sniper and make a few adjustments myself :P
- Fuck.Munch -
hbubely 3 years ago
LMAO, funny you are.
MelaniePortrip 3 years ago
Does anything really change in politics? Don't believe the hype.
coollikeyodais 3 years ago
Dont feel too bad hon. Other than what you see on the surface there is little change. Obama says something one way and McCain says the same thing a different way. The campaigns are not really about the issues but about who wants to make history, and how, first. We are not really involved as there is little talk about issues, the voters or the people except in sweeping generalizations during speeches.
missdivinestalls 3 years ago
FOR ALL THAT IS GOOD DON'T LET OUR POLITICS SPREAD! It may be flashy and a good show but it's nothing but sheep herding. Nobody thinks they just get excited check a box. I for one hate our political machine it's busted big time.
Pinkcrusader 3 years ago
The thing that makes American politics - and this election in particular - so exciting is that absolutely everyone can be involved. That's possible in the UK as well, the general public just has to get motivated enough to volunteer and campaign on behalf of their preferred candidate. Campaigns are much shorter there, but that doesn't mean they should exclude people.
shangrilyla 3 years ago
good to see you, jaz! i'm actually really depressed at the moment and i never really understood why until right now because i realized how much this upcoming election is effecting me-- meaning i really want obama to win but i'm actually incredibly frightened that mccain will win. if mccain wins i will be so effing depressed, even more than i am right now. cos obama said it best "8 is enough". if mccain does win i think i'm leaving the country. i'm sick of this. we need change and we need it now.
julescavalier 3 years ago
i'm in america and am completely apathetic and i know it's horrible. not that i can vote. the election's just scandal upon scandal. it's become more about the candidates history and personal lives than their policies. futile back and forth banter. shit's going to go down election day. i'm moving to canada.
blinkuhx3 3 years ago 2
Biden is pronounced like BYden - yes we get to vote directly for the presidential electors but the campaigns have become years-long. Tedious and horribly expensive as well. What strikes me as good in the British parliamentary system is that when an election is called there is about a six-week (correct?) period of time to campaign - so they have to concentrate on it and skip the interminable circus the US election cycle has become - (I'm in the US and I do vote)
pkeroack 3 years ago
I can't believe that you are paying attention to American politics. Change is important and being someone who is active in the change scene I am glad to see some variation in our stuffy norm. Honestly, I am really glad that presidents can only have two terms. Bye Bye Bush! YEAH!
space8024 3 years ago
mm, it definitely is the case that the british political system is pretty archaic and in drastic need of a change in order to include the greater public. it's essentially the same reason america became its own independent country in the first place-- more say in politics.
by seeing our campaign elections from your perspective, i definitely appreciate the fact that us, as voters, do hold a lot more power in government. it just sucks when the public makes a wrong choice...and again 4 years later
asmileyoucantwipeoff 3 years ago
you always look so uncomfortable or disgusted or just plain awkward in your thumbnails. i find it amusing.
loser078 3 years ago
try living over here and all you hear about is the election, all thats on tv is the election, everything is centered around the election. its getting crazy. i cant vote anyways so maybe thats why im getting annoyed about it.
hhlane08 3 years ago
I love your hair. :]
And I suppose you could write letters to a few politicians. I'm not sure if it would help. But this vlog was a good start. Perhaps it'll start an up-rise.
BloodyMystery 3 years ago
ohh i forgot...
i like totally agree with youu :)
bebyta94 3 years ago
omg like everyone is talking about your haircut and not about the videoo..!!!
jaja lovedd you video as alwayys :)
and by the way i was like "something is different"... and then i noticed it was you hairr... ;)
bebyta94 3 years ago
I don't think your haircut is bad! It's actually really nice!
WorldofWit 3 years ago
Im Gonna Give you A HairCut.
^^
What Style Do You Want?
Blog Some Hairstyles you want =D.
MmmkHannah 3 years ago
he just got a haircut....
MeFingerHott 3 years ago
Two solutions for you:
1. Move to America, be involved.
2. Stay home, overthrow British government.
I think option one would be a lot safer.
Smogget 3 years ago 3
You know what rhymes with oranges?
Smoranges!!
FaceForRadio63 3 years ago
the thing about the u.s election now is that its less focused on the issues and more focused on the images of the candidates not really what they stand for or what they are going to do if they become president..yeah there is some but not a whole lot.
maila89 3 years ago 5
That's a really good point, actually - i agree ^-^
interesting politicians, please =P
LinkaNeo 3 years ago
The change is amazing yet frightening we'll see what happens glad to know people over in the UK actually care
Leslianabduction 3 years ago
it's bIden.
like 'biden is glidin' to the top, don't stop!'
[best song ever]
renafah 3 years ago
hey i totally agree
i will try and post a vid response to this cause i find it a rele important issue that us brits dont seem to want to get off our lazy arses to change.
hopefully, through your videos and others like it, maybe our generation will be the generation of change, it doesn't have to be radical, just it needs to start somewhere.
anyways i will try post a vid response asap.
man this country jarrs me
x
nancyscoolgoddamnit 3 years ago
Hmm, interesting, but if/when Obama wins and he actually threatens to change something, they'll kill him. That wouldn't happen in the UK either.
Marcomanseckisax 3 years ago
as interesting as america is, i can promise you that after all this hype about the election, we're all pretty tired of it by now. I just want the vote to be over and some news other then Palin's scandals and just every other presidential drama to be shown in a proper light.
you got a haircut. you may not like it but i'm SOOO happy =]
shebitmylip 3 years ago
Hmm. Interesting vid with some very valid points abuot UK gov. But do you think it's good that Americans are entertained with presidential scandal? From how I see it, the US is changing for the better but change takes time. When other countries see how Palin is a self proclaimed hockey mom with a pregant teenage daughter, everybody will think Americans are trashy idiots. The USA gets a bad reputation because of the scandals that make US politics interesting
(jazza got a haircut?)
nyera12 3 years ago
Eek, you just reminded me to watch bits of the Republican convention later. Or now.
Whenever it's on.
MCCAIN SUCKS.
PineappleOxide 3 years ago
Those were very good points Jazza. As stressful and frustrating as the elections are here, at least its getting people involved, right?
Mikisthatchick 3 years ago
You really are one of my favourite YouTubers. You always have interesting stuff to say and you say it an intellignt and unpatronising way.
wonderfulkeithfloyd 3 years ago
Also Jazza, I think you'll find that Americans have as much say in their politics as we do in ours...we just don't have the mass participation stuff. Which, might I add, is horribly familiar. *CoughNurembergRalliesCough*
Elrich89 3 years ago
I agree Jazza, but I dislike the theatrics of American politics. But I disagree with the statement "Oxford and Cambridge toffs" - yes, the majority of Oxbridge students are from private schools, but there are also thousands of students from state schools who work against the odds to find places at the best universities in the world. Examples: Margaret Thatcher (though she won a scholarship to a private school) and William Hague.
I'll make a video about Palin, when I've FOUND MY BLOODY CHARGER!!!
Elrich89 3 years ago
I wouldnt know who to vote for.
and i can't vote.
So really me sending this comment was a waste of time!
shanisasexualnerd 3 years ago
I dont think there is anything aspirational about American politics, our system isnt perfect but i dont feel disconnected from it. When you say more involved, do you mean govern by referendum?
All else fails, you stand for election, you might win if enough people feel the same.
re1d 3 years ago
I think it's cool how you are interested in American politics more than people our age here in America. I think I know like two people who plan to vote. It's sad.
volcanickat 3 years ago
I think there are pros and cons, excitement and celebrity is fine but the America painted by these politicians is probably impossible to achieve...although I guess it's worth a try.
British politics on the other hand is just dead. I feel sorry for Gordon Brown because he is just trying to get on with the job, he may lack charisma but Tony Blair had charisma....nuff said
Perhaps we are more cynical in Britain, perhaps we are more realistic, but I think we need to dare to dream as well.
findingmyvoice 3 years ago
having said that (my previous comment), the american presidential race does have so much ceremony and celebration (and a fair amount of bitchiness) it sometimes seems all too fake and forced.
hmm.
i can't really make my mind up on this matter.
:)
stayupbeat 3 years ago
i guess the main difference between british and american politicians is that most american politicians have a helluva lot more charisma!
i mean, we have gordon brown as a prime minister. he has the personality (and face) of Droopy Dog!
gah, it annoys me lots :)
stayupbeat 3 years ago
I'm American, I'm terrified of Palin because she is grossly unqualified, a hypocrite, a religious zealot...basically my ideological equivalent. I am (obviously) a huge supporter of Obama/Biden. And while I'm thrilled with the amount of people getting involved in this election, I'm also terrified of what this country will turn into with McCain/Palin in the White House. It's bad enough here already. So I'm feeling a mix of excitement/hope and total fear/horror.
ecataldo 3 years ago
But the premier league has just started, thats interesting enough!
(ok i know, like no one seems to like football)
hamsandwhich25 3 years ago
Well I am not British, but I can say that I am glad that European politics are different than American. The American presidential race is something that is only possible there, no one could imagine such things happening in Europe. Europe is just way different than the US. And the politics reflect that. I think Americans are just more enthusiastic, sometimes too enthusiastic, about politics and not only in a good way.
Has anyone understood me? ;)
thesummer06 3 years ago 2
*sigh* <-American
lol
zottepark 3 years ago
I entirely disagree with what you're saying. British politicians do meaningful things as we've not yet progressed into a system where for two years we need to spend hundreds of millions of pounds on campaigning on everything but, god forbid, policy. As you rightly pointed out American politics is a pantomime and I don't see how you could idolise it at all. It's entirely vacuous.
tryan4eva 3 years ago
lol beeden
tryan4eva 3 years ago
awhh the way you pronounce biden is cute haha. but with all the scandals going on with like her daughter having a baby or some shit like that i feel like ashton kutcher's gunna just pop up and go YOU'VE BEEN PUNK'D!
withallmylove999 3 years ago
I think British politics is interesting! Watching them debate and yell back and forth, they only do that on the news here, the House and Senate are dull.
It's only interesting here because we are so divided--not the best thing to be fabulous for.
kalaway 3 years ago
What I really fucking hate about your videos is the way you seem to just reiterate what newspapers say and have no opinion of your own.
Going to Cambridge or Oxford bears nothing on how well you receive or help people. My father went to Cambridge, and I would not, however my feelings for him, place him in the same boat as some current MPs.
And Gordon Brown didn't go to Cambridge, which just voids your point on that matter completely.
I have other things to say, but I'm going over my limit.
92RedRevolver 3 years ago
I was talking about westminster as a whole, the majority of which will have very privilaged backgrounds, not giving a very realistic representation of our country's demographic.
I am not saying graduates from ox-bridge will be bad, but if the majority of our national representitives are all coming from the same universities then again, it isn't fair representation.
and ironically this is one of my few videos that was not researched, just my opinions.
I am not forcing you to watch
;)
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
Have yew suddenly
turned emo??
Yer fringe...
thealbinolion 3 years ago
Keep hoping mate as its never going happen.
ArandomNutter 3 years ago
i think the main problem at the moment is the Summer. The House is in recess, and there isn't really anything major going on in Westminster. People are on holiday.
The only stuff happening at the moment is local politics which doesn't really apply to enough people to be interesting.
Hopefully things will pick up soon!
CoverTheAgenda 3 years ago
haha
here's hopin'
:)
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
The American presidential race is a joke. I'm expecting some news channel to just announce - ''Haha, this is all staged. You all got pwn'd!''
shinyflash 3 years ago 2
haha!
omg i would love that
*fingers crossed*
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
"Oxford and Cambridge tosh" hahaha sooo true!
Let's get someone from Manchie in Brit politics yay!
You were missed. Hope Barcelona's treating you alright :P xx
wifofito 3 years ago
I said Toffs but tosh is equally accurate
lol
am back home now btw
:)
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
Yes we now know in America that it is super good to have sex without protection even if your underage! And if you do it and she becomes Pregnant you could make her mom the President of the United States of America. And then you could go to a Convention with a bunch of people with wigs heavy make up looking like people from the movie "Night of the Living Dead" Would be neat except these nuts are functioning in a real World. With real Bombs. Liked your video young video guy! Peace
k6tpl 3 years ago
haha
"young video guy"
I like it
:)
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
Glad to see you're back. And I agree completely; it's great to see such a contrast in the American Presidential elections, as it makes a nice change from the rank and file lot we get stuck with over here.
goldberry2000 3 years ago
come to America and start getting fucked over. Then you to will want to take an interest in politics. BTW other than the superficial issue of race. Obama, and McCain offer nothing different from Bush.
lordblazer 3 years ago
Come to Britain and live here. From what I've heard from a lot of Americans I've spoken to, the life there and here, in terms of politics, is so different in the way the government deploy themselves.
92RedRevolver 3 years ago
Thanks for the link, Jazza. I just watched the Gnooze. I live in St Paul. I wanted to go down there, but I didn't. Now I really wish I had. Well, this is the last day of the convention. Maybe I shoud go down and see what's happening.
Cadwaladr 3 years ago
Just be careful
Jaz
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
I was just thinking about it a bit more, and given the police response to protesters, I think it's particularly important to stand up to them now. We still have rights, and damned if I'm not going to excercise them. There's a rally at the Capitol at 4:00, and I'm definitely going.
Cadwaladr 3 years ago
Yes, the race in America may be interesting, but it really does feel like politics as usual. Besides the fact that there's an African American and a hockey mom, I don't feel like any of them are really saying anything different.
skishua 3 years ago
The interesting thing in the american politics and the voting for the new president is that it's the first whoever wins... if Hilary Clinton didn't withdraw she could be the 1st woman president, if obama wins he would be the first black man president and if McCain wins he would be the oldest president
narutofanfic 3 years ago 2
and Palin the first female VP
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
Both Americans are campaigning on "change" although neither candidate is REALLY talking about substantive change. McCain's change is him trying to pretend he won't be Bush the 3rd, & Obama's change is that he surely won't be Bush the 3rd, but the powers behind the scenes that typically run any government will still be firmly in place. Of course, a choice between Bush-lite & not-Bush as a figurehead would be an improvement to not having the Idiot Bush screwing things up anymore.
dafttool 3 years ago
I know what you're talking about with mccain but I don't know how you think obama can be bush third, explain?
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
Perhaps I wasn't clear in my writing. Obama in no way will be a Bush 3rd term. BUT the powerbrokers behind the scenes (corporations & their lobbyists, the military-industrial complex, etc) in Washington manipulate the leaders, no matter the party ostensibly in charge. Obama will be a vast improvement over Bush (anybody would be) & I will be voting for Obama, but I know that presidents can only do so much, while much of the running of the government is outside their hands.
dafttool 3 years ago
In addition, as Obama proved recently in voting for the updated FISA law (which allows for spying on US citizens & absolving telecom companies of culpability, a pet project of Bush), he's shown that even he isn't as tranformative a politician as he likes to portray himself. Still, he's better than Bush (& probably McCain), so he's worthy enough to vote for. The Republicans controlled all 3 branches of government, & the Dems will need all 3 branches to correct some of Bush's abuses of power.
dafttool 3 years ago
totally agree with you, we are having to get excited about Obamas 'change' and we have no candidate like it here. I definitly dont feel like I have a say in our contry.
btw loved the soap opera joke! Classic.
jardine64 3 years ago
Jazza, Keep going with the videos. Slowly but surely the establishment here will catch up with you. Not in a spooky way - a good way. They'll start to hear soon, can't guarantee they'll listen though. That's entirely different.
The Obama campaign will also have repercussions. The way they have made supporters feel as though they own the campaign will be copied by the political parties as they struggle to rebuild memberships in the widest sense of the term.
ShaneMcC 3 years ago
thank, encouraging words.
and good point.
:)
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
I have to say Jazza, I agree with you on this. That in America it is keeping me going. I think British Politics is still suck on Square 1 and yep sadly I lost interest years ago when the Iraq war happened. It just needs a spark yep.
BarryAldridge 3 years ago
Unfortunately , nothing is changin in America. I doubt America is ready fro a black president and McCain offers nothing different than Bush. They will persist to infringe on the rights of Americans (Patriot Act anyone) whilst staying in the huge debt they are in. Over here , things are bad. Why am I paying
£3,145 for a university course? The clas system is increasin and we just say 'well what can we do about it?'
If we don't co-operate with them they will HAVE to change the law.
DirectorToby 3 years ago
or they can do what The US police do, and shoot you 48 times because they thought your wallet was a gun, but wait you have to be a black male for that to happen. I also doubt America is ready for a black president.
lordblazer 3 years ago
Its why its the main thing on the news, thats the only thing keeping us busy now.
MisVit 3 years ago
if you ask me, a boy with brains!!!
popautor 3 years ago
Well if it helps you can have Hillary. No really, take her, we're done with her.
Agriking 3 years ago
haha
your alright
at least our woman prime minister didnt pretent to not be a wana be dictator.
lol
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
wooohooo you're back!!! *happy dance*
lol you're describtion already covers the "I don't have a right eye"-fact :P
um yeah I think politics are just a difficult subject...and to get people interested is even more tricky...:P
-Jasmin
BIGTomWellingFan 3 years ago
In 2000, McCain came second to George Bush for the Republican nomination. Why would people vote for somone who wasn't quite good enough to beat Bush for the nomination?
I heard that on Mock the Week and I thought it was the most beautiful statment I've ever heard.
I know I say this every time you make a video over periods of time, but I missed you. You are my air. My British, fair-haired air.
Meh. A bit extreem, yeah? Anyway, glad to see you again.
Minish 3 years ago
haha
i am very happy being your air, it is a job I readily accept :P
and mock the week is epic!
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
yes, oxbridge is getting better, but the VAST majoruty are still from privilaged backgrounds. It has a long way before it demonstrates a more realistic demographic.
you applying to oxbridge.
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
American politics is bizarre, its all about the EXTRAVAGANZA and hype. British politics if you look back over the years is probably more interesting as we had our first women prime minister in 1980! (we also gave women the vote first!) :OP
But your totally right, we need change and we need it NOW! :O)
Rob x
Milliband and Brown are SICK.
robyoung1 3 years ago
sick as in bad or good?
I have no idea how that is being used by the youth of the day.
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
Sick asin bad, lol!
Are the kids of today not using the terms "sick" or "bad ass" - I curse being 22 and old daily. lol!
Rob x
robyoung1 3 years ago
I think asking for British (and I suppose Australian) politics to become interesting is a totally different idea to making more involvement of the public. I mean, I agree, the latter should be where the politics is at, and modern day politicians have lost touch in that respect. But I don't want international political scenes to all be like they are in the US - it would just be too hard to keep up.
Btw, I love the new hair :D
gotabmo 3 years ago
yeah I know what you mean, I did mean to say more i wanted to be more involved, rather than just having a bit of drama to watch
lol
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
haha
droopy dog
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
Bad politicions are put into office by good citizens who do not vote.
rusian1220 3 years ago
but I am just not seeing any options in terms of people I want to vote for. If we have three options, and none of them stimulate in any way, then who am i meant to vote for? I would like to see some kind of independent option, rather than having to be a member of a party. It could open the field up a bit.
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
haha!
omg drama in the premier league!
man city, burbatov
loving it
can you tell I have been struggling to find someone to chat football with?
lol
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
You REALLY don't want interesting politics. Look at Scottish politics, we've got the soap opera thing down and it doesn't actually govern any better. We've got Miss Alexander's funding scandels, the clown that is Alec Salmond picking fights with London every 10minutes and what has it brought us? Cheaper parking in hospitals and a reform of the council tax that's probably incompetent for the Scottish Parliament to be conducting anyway!
Loreki 3 years ago
I'm not saying I want drama, but I want to have a part to play in it, feel like I have some kind of power beyond just watching, ya know?
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
It's possibly because although politics is all about the person not the policies nowadays, no one ever really shows any personality. They say the right thing in overly co-ordinated speeches and appearances and we never get a sense of who they actually are. Politicians rarely explain their beliefs on a personal level, leading them to seem distant and highly similar.
Loreki 3 years ago
I understood,
very good points
well put
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
yeah...but it's the same in many countries isn't it... everybody's watching the election in america becasue their own politics ar ekinda not interesting at all...
pineapplesnickering 3 years ago
Well said ;)
Cool video.
chanelemma15 3 years ago
fanx
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
no no, i am not idolising it, I am just admiring the way that people there really feel like they can make a difference, they feel like part of the system (from what I have heard anyway, I may be wrong) I would like to feel part of something in terms of politics, I just feel like a spectator.
rhymingwithoranges 3 years ago
I think you're forgetting the heady days of Tony Blair.
He played guitar once! Wild.
BenLoka 3 years ago 4