Thom Yorke | All I Need | Colman Rasic Carrasco

[kaligula11]

People in India or Bangladesh are often happy about those sweatshops/factories. It gives them better job opportunities than local ones. If those factories disappear they'd be forced to get worse jobs or no job at all.

Many Asian societies are going thru the process that Europe went thru in the late 18th/19th century. It's sad to see people from Europe/America protest against capitalism coz it made their own societies richer (200 years ago).

[GZeusKreist]

@kaligula11 You're an idiot.! No ones saying take these jobs away, were all just against penny-per-week jobs which is what they all have. That kid making the shoes deserves more money and benefits from the greedy company that owns him. Ofcourse theyre happy to have those jobs, no shit sherlock

[kaligula11]

@GZeusKreist

1. Companies put their factories in Asia because workforce is cheaper there. If you force them to raise salaries it won't be profitable anymore. So they'll close factories down.People will lose jobs.

2. If companies pay their workers more, you have to pay more for their products. So you buy less. If people buy less, economy develops slower.

All in all, forcing companies to raise salaries in Asia means taking those jobs away, paying more for products and hampering economy. Happy?

[skttrbrian]

@kaligula11 You have completely missed the point I'm afraid. No one would work for that kind of money in Europe or America and so the West exploits the poor in the East who are willing to do the work for money they desperately need. Western corporations are getting very rich indeed from selling gadgets made in the East while the labourers who make the gadgets continue to live in penury.

[kaligula11]

@skttrbrian Ok, I understand what you mean, we all want to help those people. But what actual actions should we take? You unfortunately can't raise salaries, I wrote about it before. Giving people jobs helps them more than giving them benefits. Job lets you get richer (although it's a slow process), while benefits just let you live thanks to somebody else's work and money. The poor in Europe got richer in the early 19th century, when they worked VERY hard. BTW, thx for cultured contribution.

[skttrbrian]

@kaligula11 Everything you've said is true, but it depends on whether or not the Western World is prepared to start paying more for products or if we started demanding that corporations ensure that their products be made in a fair way. Unfortunately, our society is not ready to compromise $15 shoes for the fair treatment of others in other countries. Sorry for the very late reply btw. (;

[Linkcrc]

bangun!!!bangun!!!

[sophilianate]

Good on you Thom!

He doesn't have to do anything about it, but he does.

[InARainbows]

the voices from this video is an indonesian language. is anybody kbow the movie?

[Gettinghitonattheban]

Left or right doesn't really matter. The real question is are you an Authoritarian, or an anti-authoritarian. Thom is obviously anti-authoritarian.

[LionsTigersAndTrouts]

@Gettinghitonattheban This has very little to do with Authoritarianism.

[ztoigo]

extreme left wing?!

...is thom a communist? not that its a bad thing, i'm just curious?

[aewester]

he said normally people who pay attention to this stuff are *considered* to be "extreme left wing"

i dont know if thom is a "communist", or if that word means literally anything anymore, but i do know that he is a fan and reader of noam chomsky, who is very "left-wing". Chomsky is staggeringly smart and really, really enlightening though, and i'd highly suggest giving him a read..

[aewester]

wikipedia "noam chomsky" and/or "politics of noam chomsky"

thom's a big fan of his work

[C0DZ0R]

@ztoigo Don't think so

[ObamaGoesPostal]

@ztoigo

yes he is, he has also said that he hated his father for being right-wing

[GZeusKreist]

give Thom the nobel prize or something big for his genuine concern of these issues, unlike Bono whos a doucher

[Thedahdumdum]

@GZeusKreist why do people hate Bono. He genuinely tries to help just the same as Thom. If you don't like his music that's something different but he makes an enormous effort with these issues.

[dareinsanity]

really makes u think huh

[Darina1000]

Realise is also right

Now I'll get to think about who's made my shoes every time I put them on ):

[lillyandalex]

they spelt 'realize' wrong.

[GZeusKreist]

both spellings are correct

[karlop70]

Apparently you read or hear 5% of what Thom's saying and make a conclusion for what kind of person he is. Look up what kind of lights they are using on their tour.. and actually they only play at places where people can use public transportation. Another thing, famous people that speak out actually is gettin heard; i think its a good thing. If it doesnt make the BIG changes it can make SOME changes. Ignorance gives us the leaders we have today around the world.

[sidhawk]

luckily, he doesn't have one. and we will never have another Bono. ugh.

[sophilianate]

some people need to get over themselves and get the real meaning of the video.

funktronique, did you even get the point of the video?,

people's lives are ruined, their childhoods ruined.

fuck it, don't buy trainers, or try and find trainers that are made in your home country.

I mean come on...oh no it'll cost you like what ten dollars more to buy trainer that arn't human exploited!

fucksake, watch the video again.

and actually taken it in.

[funktronique]

yeah, i got the point of this video. is that Thom Yorke is a pretentious hypocritical cunt. that's about it. oh yes, and ..child labour blah blah, the world is fucked. what else is new.

[sophilianate]

.well don't start helping the thousands of children suffering from child labour anytime soon,

shit your an egocentric little fuck arn't you.

how would you even have the evdience to support your ridiculous claim that he is a 'pretentious hypocritical cunt'

how the fuck would you know?

it's exactly what's wrong with some people, is that you know what's happening yet you really don't give a shit whether it does or doesn't happen.

[funktronique]

and Thom Yorke is helping? you've gotta be fucking kidding me.

"pretentious hypocritical cunt" because he's only supporting the causes that are hip and cool among the musical "elite", like his rant in support of Tibet on DAS this week. oh, but what about Palestine? isn't the same thing happening there, only worse? you won't hear anything about that from Thom Yorke though, because Jonny's wife is a Jew, and nobody wants to come off anti-semitic.

[funktronique]

perhaps i come off as cynical, but the cynicism is not without reason. it comes from disillusionment. it's easy to feel sorry for the misfortunate of the world. aww...getting all sentimental and such... maybe donate a nonperishable item at Christmas. pat your self on the back, makes you feel good about yourself, doesn't it? and everyone is quick to talk the talk. but how many of you are prepared to walk the walk? i'm tired of bullshit, blah blah blah...whatever. good day.

[sophilianate]

so you like radiohead yet you think thom yorke is a pretentious hypocritical cunt?

and what the fuck do you know why he hasn't put his name up for palestine?

you're fucking just making that up, you have no right to make that accusation, that is an awful thing to say, and generalising just because his wifes a jew, that all jews must agree of what is happening in palestine?

[funktronique]

i'm not making anything up. he posted a rant in regards to what's happening in Palestine a couple of years ago, and almost immediately took it down. why? think about it.

and yes, i'm against vain talk of "passionate" celebrities. all it does is pamper one's ego. not going to change anything. the real change will come when the western civilization collapses under its own bloated disproportionate abusive economy... won't be long now.

[sophilianate]

if you think Thoms so pretentious, better not listen to him them huh?

or maybe he took it down because he regretted what he said? or maybe it got accidentally deleted?

you jump to assumptions - so inevitably you are making things up

and I'm not a happygolucky person but you are incredibly cynical

I don't have time be cynical but that doesnt mean jut because Im not negative all the time, doesnt mean I'm not aware of whats happening

[sophilianate]

basically what you're saying is anyone who is "famous" tries to talk about a certain issue, and inform people about it shouldnt?

so what if it makes them feel "better"

you're not going to say that out of all the "celebrities" that have topics their quite passionate about, not one person has been ifluenced and thought twice about doing something/or not.

[jan56780]

well, to be fair, they took a commercial flight to LA and didnt fly in on private jets like other celebrities. at least you've gotta give them that. i mean, the flight would have happened with or without Radiohead on it. plus, they didn't have to bring any gear, besides Jonny's guitar.

[skylineiiigtr]

If everyone takes that view that their flight will happen with or without them on it and they are not doing any harm, then the demand for flights will stay the same.

I'm expecting no one to understand what I said.

[funktronique]

not everyone can afford Rag & Bone like you Thom. some of us human lowlife have to settle for "incredibly cheap" trainers.

[haedn9]

ahaha wow some people just have to bitch and moan about everything. he's promoting change from the top. if change does come from the top and we start regulating these pigs in big business, then we can have affordable clothing made in fair conditions. he's not blaming you for buying cheap clothing, he's just saying it really makes you think when you see that stuff; "where did this come from. . ."

[danithomas835]

its a good video, and a great song - the two compliment each other beautifully and I respect Thom Yorke for speaking out about these issues, He stops short though, by not mentioning the root cause of this dreadful exploitation; A global economic system that values profit over human life - capitalism. x

[slagreznor]

i see your point, but i think it's well done.

it's hard line to walk...to make your point, yet not come across as "preachy".

it's a sad fact that most people can only handle the truth in small doses. if people feel complicit, then their guilt/denial will cause them to "tune out"....and the message is lost.

btw, don't know how much you follow radiohead, but they have NOT been shy in addressing the realities of capitalism and the global economy. =]

[AtomsForPeace92]

Brilliant song!

Brilliant video!

It just works!

[b0b077]

simply the best....

[thisismycuenta]

i find myself so touched by this song...

[CircularPerfection]

No, actually, 'music for depressed teenagers' falls under the categories of 'post-hardcore' and 'pop-punk'. Radiohead is art rock, most of their music is textured and complex, and I guarantee that any music scholar would agree that they are very innovative in bringing avant garde compositional techniques into relatively accessible rock music. You have no appreciation for this fact simply because Yorke can come off as pretentious, and as such, you come off as the overgrown student type. Good day.

[ManDevoursBeast]

You are a moron.

[crumblerush93]

ya what a moron it a shame that there are people in the world like that just hating

[ZoKayComputer]

Read/watch any of his interviews, Yorke never uses them to showcase his intelligence.

[JchiefJ]

I just love "all I need"

[GestureStew]

and love is all you need

[coruptgovt]

hmm or he's a person who speaks his mind and is actually getting things done, which is something you probably wish you could do.

[allenlud]

well said

[med0student0bruce]

haha. nice one.

[Jabiri5150]

I'm not a blind worshiping fan, but the guy is inspiring and brilliant to listen to.

[tom4645786ss]

ha haaa cool

[HannahRusle123]

lol that cool man

[PathuimaMada]

hey video is vey good

[joselo115]

ok entiendo la  preoqpacion de thom y de los radiohead xq ellos yvan mtidos n eso d ayudar y lo del greenpeace etc pero lo d mtv?o akso ustds piensan q dsps del video ALL I NEED mtv no va a pasar una publicidad sobre las zapatillas nike o adidas u otras marcas?

[hidekyn]

Exacto.

[pierrebezier]

who needs a preoccupation

[radiofoos]

Thank god there is a musician in the lime light who is willing to use his position, not for finical or social gain, but for the good of mankind...... if only other celebs would do the same, instead of indulging in superficial crap such as boob jobs and fashion.

[adahir182]

THOM IS A GOD OF MUSIC

[Plankmeister]

Indeed he is. Indeeeeeeed he is. :D