This is a man talking about liberty who has shared a platform with people who would overthrow liberty and put them selves in power - namely the Militant Tendancy, a bunch of Trotskyits who tried, and nearly succeded, in talking over teh British Labour Party.
Depends on empathy, whether or not one can feel anothers injustice without having to go through it yourself. Some can do it, some just can't. That is the source of most of the worlds problems.
civil liberty????? this is the one politician who i really dislike he entertained ira killers in the house of commons but most o all i dislike him for shutting down the pirate radio stations in the 1960 s so not much liberty there or the masses mr benn and now we have a right to rule with his son hilary an mp and even his grand daugter being manipulated into the same rotten regime it seems that liberty only applies to his twisted version of events !!!
@buggeringon so you're happy with the situation in ireland? you approve of what britain has done in ireland? tony benn is a hero for supporting finna fail when it was most unfashionable within politics and his party etc - he never toes the party line, he sticks to his principles - am not sure what he did such that you dislike him about pirate radio - i'm all for british culture and pirate radio, but there is a point which states if you let it remain underground it confirms its 'bad' nature etc?!
@kizersuzi Profit is a measure of success. A person having what they need is profit. I think what you're saying is to put the dream of having before actually having it. Wake up. :)
This man, is the ONLY politician I have ever been able to understand when he speaks. It is merely coincidental that I actually concur with his politics...Sir Tony Benn is a legend. Who will ever replace him? This question makes me feel very sad.
Tony Benn Taught me the BIG FIVE. 1. What power do you have? 2. Who gave you that power? 3. How do you use that power? 4. To WHOM are you accountable? 5. How do we get rid of you? These are the questions that EVERYONE MUST adhere to in order for Democracy to take effect properly. Democracy = Even the BOSS has a boss!
sweenyadam@TheChadley1000 I agree, mate. But lets not talk about his upcoming death, no-matter how close or far it may be. This could have been a possible Prime Minister, who would've been loved. Seriously, you can't compare this guy to our current Mr. Brown...
A great man. Politics should be about compassion and having a caring, decent society, not about profits for bankers and the rich. You can see the results of capitalism in British society today, look at the mess wer'e in.
PLEASE fight for our rights and refuse identity cards. They want chipped id cards and a cashless system, so if you refuse to go along with whatever they say then they can switch of your finances
Part of my frustration on this Parliamentary business is I still do NOT know if any of THAT LOT were/ are involved in Another Place. Judging by the "Rush" to deflect - I suspect they are. All the usual suspects and Freedom Of Information apologists.
Subject: what met our expectations and what fell short
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This is a man talking about liberty who has shared a platform with people who would overthrow liberty and put them selves in power - namely the Militant Tendancy, a bunch of Trotskyits who tried, and nearly succeded, in talking over teh British Labour Party.
penguinegg01 3 months ago
Depends on empathy, whether or not one can feel anothers injustice without having to go through it yourself. Some can do it, some just can't. That is the source of most of the worlds problems.
superhamzah85 8 months ago
ron paul for president
yup5220 8 months ago
@yup5220 ron paul is nothing like tony benn . America is done you have nothing to offer the world you have been used and are now going to reep! IDIOT
buddyjesus1000 6 months ago
@yup5220 lol
intheory32 6 months ago
Lowkey used this in his song One World!!
HotNewHipHop1 10 months ago
civil liberty????? this is the one politician who i really dislike he entertained ira killers in the house of commons but most o all i dislike him for shutting down the pirate radio stations in the 1960 s so not much liberty there or the masses mr benn and now we have a right to rule with his son hilary an mp and even his grand daugter being manipulated into the same rotten regime it seems that liberty only applies to his twisted version of events !!!
buggeringon 1 year ago
@buggeringon Punctuate much?
bapyou 11 months ago
@buggeringon so you're happy with the situation in ireland? you approve of what britain has done in ireland? tony benn is a hero for supporting finna fail when it was most unfashionable within politics and his party etc - he never toes the party line, he sticks to his principles - am not sure what he did such that you dislike him about pirate radio - i'm all for british culture and pirate radio, but there is a point which states if you let it remain underground it confirms its 'bad' nature etc?!
rugbyboy198127 10 months ago
I love this man---he is a rare combination of intelligence and humanity.
solidysnake1 1 year ago
what a man!!! people before profit, some1 should tell the to cameron n clegg
kizersuzi 1 year ago
@kizersuzi Profit is a measure of success. A person having what they need is profit. I think what you're saying is to put the dream of having before actually having it. Wake up. :)
doford 1 year ago
Success is not equal to greatness - Cornel West
Tougemaster06 11 months ago
Never liked him! but tony uve improved with age civil rights ahead of human rights act, grow up world we need to listen to guys like this
olddonno1 1 year ago
Wow, what a fool. Everything should be voluntary, the exact OPPOSITE of State Socialism.
qwertypoiu4321 1 year ago
Libertarianism..real libertarianism is left wing..the right care only for the liberties of a tiny clique of powerful people.
BLUEHIPPO47 1 year ago 3
Tony Benn is such a legend
alexkillby 1 year ago
My god it is a joy to hear you!!
atat4 1 year ago
This man, is the ONLY politician I have ever been able to understand when he speaks. It is merely coincidental that I actually concur with his politics...Sir Tony Benn is a legend. Who will ever replace him? This question makes me feel very sad.
alaphize 1 year ago 2
Tony Benn Taught me the BIG FIVE. 1. What power do you have? 2. Who gave you that power? 3. How do you use that power? 4. To WHOM are you accountable? 5. How do we get rid of you? These are the questions that EVERYONE MUST adhere to in order for Democracy to take effect properly. Democracy = Even the BOSS has a boss!
ednuttah 1 year ago 5
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Tony Benn is brilliant. It's going to be a very sad day for democracy and British politics when he dies.
TheChadley1000 1 year ago
Tony Benn is brilliant. It's going to be a very sad day for democracy and British politics when he dies.
TheChadley1000 1 year ago 3
sweenyadam@TheChadley1000 I agree, mate. But lets not talk about his upcoming death, no-matter how close or far it may be. This could have been a possible Prime Minister, who would've been loved. Seriously, you can't compare this guy to our current Mr. Brown...
sweenyadam 1 year ago
A great man. Politics should be about compassion and having a caring, decent society, not about profits for bankers and the rich. You can see the results of capitalism in British society today, look at the mess wer'e in.
UKSazzy67 1 year ago 7
Real American Patriots love and respect Tony Benn.
Jonathan6561 2 years ago 10
i love this guy!
billybobohye 2 years ago 4
The greatest Prime Minister the UK never had.
The greatest political thinker of his times.
The truest democrat.
ianmcgeachy 2 years ago 8
Never a better Man walked the houses of parliment .. God bless him ..
miragin7 2 years ago 9
PLEASE fight for our rights and refuse identity cards. They want chipped id cards and a cashless system, so if you refuse to go along with whatever they say then they can switch of your finances
madhairman 2 years ago 7
I hope he is mentoring some terrific people. Compassion, kindless, love, mercy,p
phnixlady 2 years ago 8
A wise man, Mr Benn.
Steenville 2 years ago 7
Liberty? What Liberty, Benn?
Part of my frustration on this Parliamentary business is I still do NOT know if any of THAT LOT were/ are involved in Another Place. Judging by the "Rush" to deflect - I suspect they are. All the usual suspects and Freedom Of Information apologists.
Subject: what met our expectations and what fell short
Anagram: (carpeted) wealth tax - fan resist outhowl - month
RaleighDawlishRaynar 2 years ago 3
Thank you Tony Benn, here's to the next 84 years!
lynchmobb2000 2 years ago 38
@lynchmobb2000 Never mind 84 years. As long as thinking people exist, he will last forever.
jeffhegarty 1 year ago 3
Tony Benn is my favorite living politician and one of my favorites of all times.
researchfiend 2 years ago 56
High praise especially from an american .. *****
miragin7 2 years ago 7
To summarize we need to be absolutely clear that we feel and are:
Confident
Empowered
United
Hopeful
researchfiend 2 years ago 5
To clarify, according to Tony Benn,
once we demonstrate how confident, courageous, empowered, united and hopeful, that is when we will make progress in these challenging times.
researchfiend 2 years ago 6