Great vid. Unfortunately your "serious decision" won't make a blind bit of difference. The US and the UK are NOT democracies. They are just the illusion of democracy. By voting you are buying into the bullshit and playing along with their games. If you vote, you have no right to complain about the results, as you are contributing to the problem. Not voting won't change anything either. But at least you are not backing their control.
@BloodyChunX The exact opposite is true. If you DON'T vote THEN you have no right to complain since you were too lazy, busy, misinformed to make a decision. But that being said, you should not just vote for votings sake, you should always make an informed decision.
@BloodyChunX if you don't vote you have no right to complain at all. Granted the UK first past the post system is bullshit, but you still need to attempt to use your democratic right. Spoil your paper if you want, cause that still gives a useful statistic, and makes a statement, wheras simply not bothering just makes you look lazy
@BloodyChunX because of the really low turnout in the UK, you're just gonna get lost in a huge meaningless statistic, because unfortunately a huge proportion of the population don't give a shit. From your comment I don't think this reflects you, surely you do give a shit about how the countries run, you're just are not happy about the unjust voting systems? I totally agree with you if that's the case. What i'm saying is if you go to the polling booth and spoil your paper, that makes a statement
@Fosterians123 Yes,but by taking part in the problem, you are perpetuating the problem. I used to spout the "if you don't vote you have no right to complain at all." rhetoric. This is a logical fallacy. The AV would have been great. May have even lured me back into voting, but it has gone beyond a joke and you are just encouraging them.
@thirdstringhero Think about it, "you've gotta make a serious decision" and everyone knows you won't change shit. so maybe they're making a mock. i just wrote it cause i saw many comments talking about "a punk band telling us to vote! "
Against Me! are good-natured human beings fighting for what they believe while admitting their own country's indecencies and marketing off of it to support themselves and their families. We need money to survive. The almighty dollar means more to life, and it's a sad truth, but we gotta be responsible and mature enough to realize this is the real world and we can't take down and rebuild an entire system on our own without order. That's ridiculous. Against Me! is true punk to the end.
i know this isn't like their old stuff...but i love it :D it's all funky and ahhhh i just love it it's great :D XD and i prefer this video for this song, it has more meaning behind it i feel. awesome stuff! :D
IN croatia people are living from garbage. Americans are lucky. Ignorence is bliss if i was a american i wouldnt give a fuck about sudan, yemen,libya,afganistan,pakistan,iraq,iran,gaza,africa,checnia,csiere leone, hell even russia is a crazy place.
They grew up and realize anarchy is stupid. They're not just some punk kids anymore. They're punks with intellect and real world views, trying to support themselves. You can hate the country, the government, the world all you want, but the fact is if you want to survive, you need to go by their rules and make money and be a part of the system. America is lucky to have what it has, and nothing's perfect though. That's the moral of punk today - spit truth and opinions and live life!
Though I am against voting myself since I do not believe in the system, even if I am forced to work myself dead in it, they are giving their opinion, and some believe, even if they are against the system, voting can save us by voting a lesser evil into our offices, even if it means there's still corruption. It's up to us to capitalize on the flaws and fight them rather than preach something that will never happen, like anarchy. Humanity needs law, otherwise we'd be a mess.
wtf ok I know this is Against Me and I know that there are going to be political debates going on for this song in the comments, but I'm not going to join in I'm a libertarian socialist and I love this song. That's all I have to say :D
As with everything else, anarchism does have different points of views. It also has several different versions, such as Anarcho-Communism. One of the main things that I believe here is, that we should accept others opinions and be able to speak of such things in a civil maner. If you don't like the song for an example, state why instead of saying it just simply sucks. That does not improve anything and only lead to people being rude to each other. Respect others opinions but don't be an ass.
@GizmoBeanTelecasts This video uses freedom of choice to it's highest power. If you believe it's an insult and not a real message for once, then don't watch it. I may enjoy punk rock but anarchy will never work. The only way something like that could work is if the whole entire human race was whipped out and started all over again. We can't simply go from a government to no government. It's just not going to happen.
Look at your comment. Back to mine. Back to yours NOW BACK TO MINE. Sadly, it isn't mine. But if you stopped trolling and started posting legitimate crap it could LOOK like mine. Look down, back up, where are you? You're scrolling through comments, finding the ones that your comment could look like. Back at mine, what is it? It's a highly effective counter-troll. Look again, MY COMMENT IS NOW DIAMONDS. Anything is possible when you think before you comment or post.
FOR ALL YOU POLITICAL PEOPLE. American Government is fucked up, was fucked up, and always will be fucked up. It was heading downhill the day it started. Whats the point in even trying to argue with others on a youtube video of a band expressing how they feel.?
Jesus do you people even listen to yourselves? "theyre anarchist roots are rootten -dissappointing-STFU listen to the words, Anarchy has been dead, do you really think tom gabel things he's an anarchist? fuck no, try and be an anarchist now days, its impossible--"I'll never support against me! again" your a fuckin idiot too dude? STOP TAKE SOME TIME TO THINK, FIGURE OUT WHATS IMPORTANT TO YOU TO YOU DUBMASS, think for yourselves your all the true conformists if you think AM is telln u what to do
Wow these comments are INSANE!! While, yes Tom did do an interview backing president Obama, this song and video clearly have nothing to do with it. Each person in the video is representing a major debate and issue in our country, not one single part shows bias one way or the other. Why must everything be such a conspiracy? I can see not listening to a band anymore cause the sound has changed, but because their personal beliefs no longer exactly match yours? Really? Self absorbed much??
Seriously? This is what we have become? A world of people that find the negative in everything? I just read the lyrics to this & have no idea how anyone can read, well frankly anything negative about it. Why does everyone have to make everything so damn controversial? I agree with few of you, it shows political issues we have to face, but does not steer anyone in a certain direction... Chill the Hell out! Smile once in a while it helps...
Very cool Video with alot to say/show in under 3 minutes. Screw what they meant. Its a music video, i.e. its art and open for interpretration. You take what you want to take from it. The END
This song is a complete farce. The mere ideology of this sad excuse for a sellout band should make all you fans out there outraged. What ever happened to anarchism?
you know i wish the tea party would listen to this they listen to glen beck and sarah palin like seriously how stupid could america be? yes im 15 get over the fact i know more about politics than that stupid whore christine odonnel
@themanchild27 The recent tea party movement started as the Ron Paul revolution. Ron Paul may not be perfect but he has a lot of good things he wants to try to do like make government smaller and audit the Federal Reserve, bring the troops home, mind our own business, and protect our borders. The movement has been hijacked by the likes of Sarah Palin and Glen Beck. I would warn anyone not to trust a word Glen Beck says. Great Song. Great Band.
I've heard little more than whispers from actual libertarians who oppose social conservatism, theocracy, and expansionist imperialism. Where is your voice, where is your peoples' screaming?
Your words are true but nonetheless I haven't seen resistance to the authoritarian hijacking of your "grassroots movement."
Oh and another thing; Teenage anarchist is about something that happened to Tom Gable when he was 15. So if you think they sold out then your wrong..They're still making music about real life dilemmas. They're still the same band they have been. And they continue to put on good shows.
I really agree with social anxiety about this because the whole point is to get people involved in the major decisions we face constantly in our country. To call them irrational veiws is idiotic! These are all things we face!! Border control, health care and how people are denied it! Our homelss community and how much larger it is becoming. Then they even about death penalty choices and gay marriage. Its just saying take some time to think for a good descision and a better tomorrow.
when I first saw this video a couple years ago, I thought it was totally liberal. But it is fairly bipartisan, it just shows the issues that are/were important in America.
Yeah, what "sell outs". Encouraging people to affect change through their given right to vote. What a stupid ideal to stand for to encourage young people to be get educated about the issues and make decisions that will affect them directly. What assholes. [/sarcasm]
Ligierthegreensun Have you ever listened to the song: Baby, I'm an Anarchist? This is song encourages the complete opposite of what they said were very deeply held beliefs. Besides, do you honestly think that middle class Americans actually have a voice in a representative democracy? Vote for what you want, the reality is that politicians don't give a shit about you or anyone else that can afford to send a lobby group to their door. All this video does is make people think that participation
@DevinAndy Not really homeslice. I just got past my angsty 8th grade stage where i was dumb enough to think that A) i was going to be a part of some glorious revolution that took out the "man" and B) that NO ONE CAN EVER CHANGE THEIR POLITICAL VIEWS EVER. Time you grow up and see that too, homeslicemanbromandawg.
Voting is still important and it will be so long as politicians still think votes carry some kind of value. Look at these campaign machines. :P
You can either grow up into a person who wants thing to remain safe and static and things can actually "never change" or you can understand that things always change and cultivate your beliefs to develop with the times.
BTW, growing up sucks and ignorance is bliss, I don't know why you would want to bestow such a curse on anyone.
Great song and video very good it does seem with the imagery is a tad more liberal than in the "middle" as people keep saying. The only middle I can see is the Abortion one other than that they have all the liberal imagery: Immigration, people drying from crappy healthcare, gay marriage, homeless. The Soldier is a toss up can go either way. The "Hope" comment just before the song started made me laugh a little, who ran under that campaign? lol Song is more neutral than the imagery. still good
I'm glad that you feel Tom Gabel is exploiting anarchism for personal gain. I'm also glad that others feel this video is offensive and anti-american. All of these irrational views provide me with lulz while I browse youtube out of boredom. Keep drinking the punch (both sides! not just liberals or conservatives), because you tards are hilarious. Armchair revolutionaries make youtube comments worth reading.
@disastrr I can see that you are quite the dumbass. If posting a comment on youtube makes ones opinions less valid, then you might as well go kill yourself now... Its great that you got 21 thumbs up, because that only proves that the HUGE majority of Americans are brainwashed government lemmings who would rather shake their booty to a neat rythm than actually listen to the message of the songwriter. You, my friend, are he perfect example of a western 'democracy' patriot. Please firebomb urself.
@SpiderShane1 I'm pretty sure my comment was that the extremes of both sides were irrational and unwarranted. Whether it be believing this song is anti-American, or that Tom Gabel is trying to exploit a political movement for money. Your reading and comprehension skills are lacking, and the fact that you believe I should kill myself for expressing a basic non-partisan point on a youtube video implies you are a little more than socially impaired. Sorry, bro. I'll get less thumbs up next time.
it's not a political song, but it's definitely about how F***'ed up media is and it seems like he means stop and think about what you're doing with your life, stop wasting time with brainwashing media culture
This video is so fucking biased and so anti-US. If you're one of those people saying "oh they are just saying stop and think about stuff" then you're either missing the entire bias of the video completely or you're just ignorant and weak minded because you don't see thru this video to see how they paint us problems to shift the beliefs of their viewers to agree with there liberal agenda. The song is great but the video makes me sick.
@117tribute Please explain how this is biased. Please. I honestly do not see it, all I see is a band playing a fucking great song in a video about the issues that plague our society today. I'm liberal and I take it you're conservative, and we have some of the same issues we find troubling: immigration, War on Terrorism. The video is just to point out what is fucked up in society, that everyone can agree with. The video even says "ROCK THE VOTE VERSION" which is a non-partisan organization. STFU!
@wannabemarine13 While i agree with your point that this videois clearly not biased towards one view or another(it just encourages you to think for yourself),i disagree a little about the Rock The vote being non biased,as most of the ads ive seen featuredfrom them tended to have guests with left leaning /liberal views.Good video,and great song to get you thinking though regardless.
I don't get it, why are people acting as if they are/were saying vote for Pres. Obama in this video?? Do they say it in the lyrics? Cause I do not here it. It says "Stop! Take some time to think. Figure out what's important to you," It's not saying vote for anyone. It's saying to Stop and think about it before you make a decision. Just because they voted for Pres.Obama doesn't mean anything, it was who they wanted as their President.
@SocialyAnxiety Rock the vote is an idiotic organization that acts like voting for anyone (though probably a Democrat) is a magical good. Even if the two party system oppresses us and keeps out any competition. That plus the footage (you'll find it on youtube) of Tom talking about voting for Obama makes me pretty depressed. I am not 100% anarchist, but this is still disappointing.
stupid video.... the song wasnt even about voting, when the song was released it was meant to be their way of claiming to have not 'sold out' but rather seriously considered their options and chosen to get their music to more people by signing to sire
@ghostkiller1984 Run for the privilege of deciding other people's lives? No thanks. And even if I wanted to, my initial point was that the two parties make sure to keep out competition. Obama is the opposite of edgy, same with rock the vote being an answer for anything.
gee..too bad voting for Obama didn't actually change any of the things referenced in this video...not that it actually would: "If voting actually changed anything, it would be illegal." - Emma Goldman
@tbwobbly well, i certianly feel as though your true intelligence shines through with that comment "In other words he became a capitalist exploiter of workers. Some anarchist. " Against Me! is no longer an anarchist band, they grew up and realized it doesn't work. You have to be in it for the money in some way, even if he were still in the band, without money, it doesn't work (not saying its right, but its just plain true) and how do you know he is what you say he is for running a restaurant?
@tbwobbly continuing, he may be the best boss in the world, and treat his employees with nothing but respect. the world revolves around money, get over it. I don't know if you yourself claim to be an anarchist, but realize this if you don't already. by posting on this public forum, your paying your internet provider to use their service, your computer was paid for, and as such, you're supporting capitalism.
@chuckmastazero you obviously don't know anything about anarchism. anarchism does not require one to remove oneself from the existing system. that changes nothing. we work from the inside the system to bring forth the new one; it's called organizing. as for the best boss part, if he is making a profit, it is still exploitation.
@SatenWonton sorry, but you obviously have not read anything about anarchism. i suggest emma goldman, lucy parsons, alexander berkman, voltairine de cleyre...
This video really makes me like Against Me! that much more than I already did.
APvikings28 3 weeks ago
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SL4Q92W 3 weeks ago
this vid makes my ass hurt...
Atsuma1987 3 weeks ago
great song, great message lyrically and visually.
batatis11 1 month ago
against me sold out bigtime lol
pekasakep 1 month ago
PUNKS FOR PAUL 2012
wiecek13 1 month ago 2
play in the uk
realyfukinghigh 2 months ago
Newer stuff.....meh
missyblahmissyhah 2 months ago
Great vid. Unfortunately your "serious decision" won't make a blind bit of difference. The US and the UK are NOT democracies. They are just the illusion of democracy. By voting you are buying into the bullshit and playing along with their games. If you vote, you have no right to complain about the results, as you are contributing to the problem. Not voting won't change anything either. But at least you are not backing their control.
BloodyChunX 2 months ago 6
@BloodyChunX The exact opposite is true. If you DON'T vote THEN you have no right to complain since you were too lazy, busy, misinformed to make a decision. But that being said, you should not just vote for votings sake, you should always make an informed decision.
JRiveter 2 months ago
@BloodyChunX if you don't vote you have no right to complain at all. Granted the UK first past the post system is bullshit, but you still need to attempt to use your democratic right. Spoil your paper if you want, cause that still gives a useful statistic, and makes a statement, wheras simply not bothering just makes you look lazy
Fosterians123 1 month ago
@Fosterians123 "wheras simply not bothering just makes you look lazy" Please explain why?
BloodyChunX 1 month ago
@BloodyChunX because of the really low turnout in the UK, you're just gonna get lost in a huge meaningless statistic, because unfortunately a huge proportion of the population don't give a shit. From your comment I don't think this reflects you, surely you do give a shit about how the countries run, you're just are not happy about the unjust voting systems? I totally agree with you if that's the case. What i'm saying is if you go to the polling booth and spoil your paper, that makes a statement
Fosterians123 1 month ago
@Fosterians123 Yes,but by taking part in the problem, you are perpetuating the problem. I used to spout the "if you don't vote you have no right to complain at all." rhetoric. This is a logical fallacy. The AV would have been great. May have even lured me back into voting, but it has gone beyond a joke and you are just encouraging them.
BloodyChunX 1 month ago
Your vote is important, don't throw it away in a ballot box.
gorizaio 2 months ago
@wwhitmore477 im pretty sure there politions
billykey123 3 months ago
Has it really not crossed anyone's mind that this song is pure sarcasm?
Viriaki 4 months ago
@Viriaki has it not crossed your mind that you're a complete idiot?
thirdstringhero 4 months ago
@thirdstringhero Think about it, "you've gotta make a serious decision" and everyone knows you won't change shit. so maybe they're making a mock. i just wrote it cause i saw many comments talking about "a punk band telling us to vote! "
Viriaki 4 months ago 2
@Viriaki No, because Gabel has said it isn't.
morrowrail 3 months ago
@TellMeWhenToCall911 Yes! Go Canada!
.. But what does our great country have to do with this video?
HARDcoreRAWRZZ 4 months ago
Haha, Tom played with my brother as A baby, My sister was friends with them ALL through highschool..FUCK yeah.
mutendistort 5 months ago
oh my god. They have come a long way from baby I'm an anarchist.
avaadore44 5 months ago
@avaadore44 they sure did. i used to hear Tom singing (very loudly) when he was living in his moms garage..
ShmooyShmoo 5 months ago
people are hating on voting?
StoneyWax 5 months ago
I find it wierd and yet exciting how diffrent a music video for the same song by the same artist can be so diffrent.
SuPaRaTt 6 months ago
this song reminds me of somone or somthing
lemmex13 6 months ago
this song sounds a little bit like franz ferdinand
aldown 7 months ago
Against Me! are good-natured human beings fighting for what they believe while admitting their own country's indecencies and marketing off of it to support themselves and their families. We need money to survive. The almighty dollar means more to life, and it's a sad truth, but we gotta be responsible and mature enough to realize this is the real world and we can't take down and rebuild an entire system on our own without order. That's ridiculous. Against Me! is true punk to the end.
seclusively 7 months ago 4
i know this isn't like their old stuff...but i love it :D it's all funky and ahhhh i just love it it's great :D XD and i prefer this video for this song, it has more meaning behind it i feel. awesome stuff! :D
1000RandomDaisies 7 months ago
IN croatia people are living from garbage. Americans are lucky. Ignorence is bliss if i was a american i wouldnt give a fuck about sudan, yemen,libya,afganistan,pakistan,iraq,iran,gaza,africa,checnia,csiere leone, hell even russia is a crazy place.
system0system0 7 months ago
ANARCHY FUCK VOTING AGAINST ME ARE PUSSYS NOW. NO WAR BUT CLASS WAR
granche111 8 months ago
@granche111
They grew up and realize anarchy is stupid. They're not just some punk kids anymore. They're punks with intellect and real world views, trying to support themselves. You can hate the country, the government, the world all you want, but the fact is if you want to survive, you need to go by their rules and make money and be a part of the system. America is lucky to have what it has, and nothing's perfect though. That's the moral of punk today - spit truth and opinions and live life!
seclusively 7 months ago 2
@seclusively You do sound on the right track, but you don't HAVE to live by the rules to survive. Making a change involves not playing by the rules
MrBurris 6 months ago
@granche111
Though I am against voting myself since I do not believe in the system, even if I am forced to work myself dead in it, they are giving their opinion, and some believe, even if they are against the system, voting can save us by voting a lesser evil into our offices, even if it means there's still corruption. It's up to us to capitalize on the flaws and fight them rather than preach something that will never happen, like anarchy. Humanity needs law, otherwise we'd be a mess.
seclusively 7 months ago
This video isn't liberal!
nicholaswright2006 8 months ago
man, they lost all credibility with those 2 man kissing. plus, the drums sucks
revolverr 8 months ago
@revolverr 2 Men. Men is the plural of man. It's not like you can even use the excuse you were lazy, they have the same amount of freaking letters.
BlairPhoenix 8 months ago
@BlairPhoenix OH, SORRY IF I CAN´T WRITE IT RIGHT !!
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why are there faggots kissing in this video????
wwhitmore477 8 months ago
@wwhitmore477 Why are there bigots commenting on this video????
SlapHappyJesus 8 months ago 37
@wwhitmore477 Gay rights, you fucking dumb ass.
dlwatso15 8 months ago 23
@wwhitmore477 Really?? You couldn't shut up? You had to verbalize how much of a homophobic moron you are??
Well great job. You succeeded in making yourself look like an ignorant asshole.
yezeniapoulsen 8 months ago 4
@wwhitmore477 Wanna make out?
vicekennedy23 8 months ago
@wwhitmore477 Because your people have rights now! c:
Gladoslua 8 months ago
@wwhitmore477 I hate you
agentakb 5 months ago
@wwhitmore477 u mad bro?
MartinaMorphine 3 months ago 8
@wwhitmore477 why are you watching this video?
Teraload 1 month ago
I didnt realize they were american. This is the type of shitty music that usually comes from the UK
safarigoo 8 months ago
wtf ok I know this is Against Me and I know that there are going to be political debates going on for this song in the comments, but I'm not going to join in I'm a libertarian socialist and I love this song. That's all I have to say :D
AtarisGuy33 9 months ago
First time I watched it, I thought it was very left-leaning, but after 3 times I can see it's very bipartisan. If there is a bias, it's very small.
VideoGamerGuy1000 9 months ago
As with everything else, anarchism does have different points of views. It also has several different versions, such as Anarcho-Communism. One of the main things that I believe here is, that we should accept others opinions and be able to speak of such things in a civil maner. If you don't like the song for an example, state why instead of saying it just simply sucks. That does not improve anything and only lead to people being rude to each other. Respect others opinions but don't be an ass.
salenkov 10 months ago
LOL the muslim guy just doesn't pray like he should
elgrosson 10 months ago
Some of my friend's were in an anarchist movement i refused to join. too much rule's
PBD92 10 months ago
@PBD92 Your Gay
TheGodOfMusic88 10 months ago
@TheGodOfMusic88 i guess you are in an anarchist movement hahaha
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TheGodOfMusic88 10 months ago
This video is an insult to punk music.
GizmoBeanTelecasts 11 months ago
@GizmoBeanTelecasts This video uses freedom of choice to it's highest power. If you believe it's an insult and not a real message for once, then don't watch it. I may enjoy punk rock but anarchy will never work. The only way something like that could work is if the whole entire human race was whipped out and started all over again. We can't simply go from a government to no government. It's just not going to happen.
Skalife33 10 months ago 3
Look at your comment. Back to mine. Back to yours NOW BACK TO MINE. Sadly, it isn't mine. But if you stopped trolling and started posting legitimate crap it could LOOK like mine. Look down, back up, where are you? You're scrolling through comments, finding the ones that your comment could look like. Back at mine, what is it? It's a highly effective counter-troll. Look again, MY COMMENT IS NOW DIAMONDS. Anything is possible when you think before you comment or post.
I'm on a computer.
TheGodOfMusic88 11 months ago 2
FOR ALL YOU POLITICAL PEOPLE. American Government is fucked up, was fucked up, and always will be fucked up. It was heading downhill the day it started. Whats the point in even trying to argue with others on a youtube video of a band expressing how they feel.?
missairforce13 11 months ago
One of the best songs these guys have ever written, and THE MOST fitting anthem for democratic voting.
4Runner5280 11 months ago
@4Runner5280 agreed,This is an Anthem for liberal voting,shame some people dont realize.
scoot24925 10 months ago
This sounds like 'Frankie goes to hollywood'. :')
melissacustard 1 year ago
<You think he hides a clicktrack in his beard?
RedSkyline 1 year ago
Jesus do you people even listen to yourselves? "theyre anarchist roots are rootten -dissappointing-STFU listen to the words, Anarchy has been dead, do you really think tom gabel things he's an anarchist? fuck no, try and be an anarchist now days, its impossible--"I'll never support against me! again" your a fuckin idiot too dude? STOP TAKE SOME TIME TO THINK, FIGURE OUT WHATS IMPORTANT TO YOU TO YOU DUBMASS, think for yourselves your all the true conformists if you think AM is telln u what to do
xTh3D4rkS1d3x 1 year ago
@xTh3D4rkS1d3x Yea turn those angry balled fists into clapping hands!
dingozeus 11 months ago
if gayz cnt get married, straights cnt divorceee
animeroxandmusic 1 year ago
they're anarchist roots are rotten, very disappointing
cabezonlolo 1 year ago
Wow these comments are INSANE!! While, yes Tom did do an interview backing president Obama, this song and video clearly have nothing to do with it. Each person in the video is representing a major debate and issue in our country, not one single part shows bias one way or the other. Why must everything be such a conspiracy? I can see not listening to a band anymore cause the sound has changed, but because their personal beliefs no longer exactly match yours? Really? Self absorbed much??
anjustice83 1 year ago
On a lighter note..I adore Tom Gabel's teeth. Just throwing that out there :]
Conzillafication 1 year ago 3
This song, imo, goes out to those people who voted for obama just cuz he's black. That's what i get outta it.
flexicanhomie 1 year ago
@flexicanhomie I shake my head at you sir...simply shake my head
RustyMacD 1 year ago
Seriously? This is what we have become? A world of people that find the negative in everything? I just read the lyrics to this & have no idea how anyone can read, well frankly anything negative about it. Why does everyone have to make everything so damn controversial? I agree with few of you, it shows political issues we have to face, but does not steer anyone in a certain direction... Chill the Hell out! Smile once in a while it helps...
Maylee1973 1 year ago 3
Well after watching this, I can safely say I will never, ever watch another Against Me! video or support them in any way, shape or form.
TheMrBlink 1 year ago
@TheMrBlink Oh noes! This band wants you to think.
MrSuperawsomeness 1 year ago 4
@TheMrBlink
ur ignorant and closeminded
XxMrsMonsterxX 1 year ago
Very cool Video with alot to say/show in under 3 minutes. Screw what they meant. Its a music video, i.e. its art and open for interpretration. You take what you want to take from it. The END
paletita08chica 1 year ago
what a good band
suho515 1 year ago
Tom ditched anarchism for state liberalism
im0raven 1 year ago
folk punk.
johnydudee 1 year ago
I said, "Awwww" Out loud at the man kiss lol
2secondsToOverload 1 year ago
This song is a complete farce. The mere ideology of this sad excuse for a sellout band should make all you fans out there outraged. What ever happened to anarchism?
loosecannon899 1 year ago
@loosecannon899
someone grew up?
SatenWonton 1 year ago
how funny are the well dressed gay men in this video
P90DOUBLETAPBITCHESS 1 year ago
the singer has a cute smile (:
rainbowzebreh 1 year ago 2
Ewww at 1.55
mattmantheman 1 year ago
@mattmantheman What's your problem, afraid because it turn you on?
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@mattmantheman What's the problem, afraid because it turn you on?
Morgane651a 11 months ago
1:10 hand spazz
supersherm 1 year ago
@supersherm LOL. Never caught that before. XD
asylumteddybear 1 year ago
you know i wish the tea party would listen to this they listen to glen beck and sarah palin like seriously how stupid could america be? yes im 15 get over the fact i know more about politics than that stupid whore christine odonnel
themanchild27 1 year ago
@themanchild27 The recent tea party movement started as the Ron Paul revolution. Ron Paul may not be perfect but he has a lot of good things he wants to try to do like make government smaller and audit the Federal Reserve, bring the troops home, mind our own business, and protect our borders. The movement has been hijacked by the likes of Sarah Palin and Glen Beck. I would warn anyone not to trust a word Glen Beck says. Great Song. Great Band.
simonnaylor 1 year ago 2
@simonnaylor
I've heard little more than whispers from actual libertarians who oppose social conservatism, theocracy, and expansionist imperialism. Where is your voice, where is your peoples' screaming?
Your words are true but nonetheless I haven't seen resistance to the authoritarian hijacking of your "grassroots movement."
liveyoungdiefast91 1 year ago
este version del video me gusta mas
alvaroalfha 1 year ago
Oh and another thing; Teenage anarchist is about something that happened to Tom Gable when he was 15. So if you think they sold out then your wrong..They're still making music about real life dilemmas. They're still the same band they have been. And they continue to put on good shows.
awesomearyn 1 year ago
I really agree with social anxiety about this because the whole point is to get people involved in the major decisions we face constantly in our country. To call them irrational veiws is idiotic! These are all things we face!! Border control, health care and how people are denied it! Our homelss community and how much larger it is becoming. Then they even about death penalty choices and gay marriage. Its just saying take some time to think for a good descision and a better tomorrow.
awesomearyn 1 year ago
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awesomearyn 1 year ago
this is why the song "i was a teenage anarchist" shouldnt of ever been written and they sold out BIG time
drvonfrie 1 year ago
this is whats wrong with against me!....fuck u for leasing "no idea records"
305gabe 1 year ago
when I first saw this video a couple years ago, I thought it was totally liberal. But it is fairly bipartisan, it just shows the issues that are/were important in America.
B1C3PS 1 year ago 2
Yeah, what "sell outs". Encouraging people to affect change through their given right to vote. What a stupid ideal to stand for to encourage young people to be get educated about the issues and make decisions that will affect them directly. What assholes. [/sarcasm]
Ligierthegreensun 1 year ago 16
Ligierthegreensun Have you ever listened to the song: Baby, I'm an Anarchist? This is song encourages the complete opposite of what they said were very deeply held beliefs. Besides, do you honestly think that middle class Americans actually have a voice in a representative democracy? Vote for what you want, the reality is that politicians don't give a shit about you or anyone else that can afford to send a lobby group to their door. All this video does is make people think that participation
DevinAndy 5 months ago
@Ligierthegreensun in the political process is a realistic way to make a change. You're deluded homeslice.
DevinAndy 5 months ago
@DevinAndy Not really homeslice. I just got past my angsty 8th grade stage where i was dumb enough to think that A) i was going to be a part of some glorious revolution that took out the "man" and B) that NO ONE CAN EVER CHANGE THEIR POLITICAL VIEWS EVER. Time you grow up and see that too, homeslicemanbromandawg.
Ligierthegreensun 5 months ago
Voting is still important and it will be so long as politicians still think votes carry some kind of value. Look at these campaign machines. :P
You can either grow up into a person who wants thing to remain safe and static and things can actually "never change" or you can understand that things always change and cultivate your beliefs to develop with the times.
BTW, growing up sucks and ignorance is bliss, I don't know why you would want to bestow such a curse on anyone.
holeeray 4 months ago
Great song and video very good it does seem with the imagery is a tad more liberal than in the "middle" as people keep saying. The only middle I can see is the Abortion one other than that they have all the liberal imagery: Immigration, people drying from crappy healthcare, gay marriage, homeless. The Soldier is a toss up can go either way. The "Hope" comment just before the song started made me laugh a little, who ran under that campaign? lol Song is more neutral than the imagery. still good
rinnr1 1 year ago
this a really corny song
nickypeeps 1 year ago
i love this band there one of my where the fuck have i been bands
shnot93 1 year ago
I'm glad that you feel Tom Gabel is exploiting anarchism for personal gain. I'm also glad that others feel this video is offensive and anti-american. All of these irrational views provide me with lulz while I browse youtube out of boredom. Keep drinking the punch (both sides! not just liberals or conservatives), because you tards are hilarious. Armchair revolutionaries make youtube comments worth reading.
disastrr 1 year ago 61
@disastrr You're awesome.
semiballpenman 1 year ago
@disastrr This video really made me think, it was an amazing representation of what's happening in the country, I like it.
Am I a tard? :3
pwnsaucepwny 1 year ago
@disastrr armchair revolutionaries, lol thats good stuff ima use that
wardevil91 1 year ago
@disastrr you sir/maam are my hero
jacket3232 1 year ago
@disastrr I can see that you are quite the dumbass. If posting a comment on youtube makes ones opinions less valid, then you might as well go kill yourself now... Its great that you got 21 thumbs up, because that only proves that the HUGE majority of Americans are brainwashed government lemmings who would rather shake their booty to a neat rythm than actually listen to the message of the songwriter. You, my friend, are he perfect example of a western 'democracy' patriot. Please firebomb urself.
SpiderShane1 1 year ago
@SpiderShane1 I'm pretty sure my comment was that the extremes of both sides were irrational and unwarranted. Whether it be believing this song is anti-American, or that Tom Gabel is trying to exploit a political movement for money. Your reading and comprehension skills are lacking, and the fact that you believe I should kill myself for expressing a basic non-partisan point on a youtube video implies you are a little more than socially impaired. Sorry, bro. I'll get less thumbs up next time.
disastrr 1 year ago
@disastrr Oh yeah? Well your mom has AIDS. Stew on that one for a while.
SpiderShane1 1 year ago
it's not a political song, but it's definitely about how F***'ed up media is and it seems like he means stop and think about what you're doing with your life, stop wasting time with brainwashing media culture
cwackerfuss 1 year ago
@cwackerfuss the fuck do you mean its not a political song?
MrAlmer301 1 year ago
It's a not a politcal song, just this video version is, but it has nothing to do with Obama dumbass
Numberothebeastly5 1 year ago
sounds like Franz Ferdinand :)
D3molitionAng3l 1 year ago
@D3molitionAng3l except good.
kanamesenpaixxx 1 year ago
Tom Gabel Looks Like Lee Evans In This XD!!!
hazle12345 1 year ago 2
I've been looking for this song for idk how long. lol Finally
em0drumz 1 year ago
This video is so fucking biased and so anti-US. If you're one of those people saying "oh they are just saying stop and think about stuff" then you're either missing the entire bias of the video completely or you're just ignorant and weak minded because you don't see thru this video to see how they paint us problems to shift the beliefs of their viewers to agree with there liberal agenda. The song is great but the video makes me sick.
117tribute 1 year ago
@117tribute Please explain how this is biased. Please. I honestly do not see it, all I see is a band playing a fucking great song in a video about the issues that plague our society today. I'm liberal and I take it you're conservative, and we have some of the same issues we find troubling: immigration, War on Terrorism. The video is just to point out what is fucked up in society, that everyone can agree with. The video even says "ROCK THE VOTE VERSION" which is a non-partisan organization. STFU!
wannabemarine13 1 year ago 2
@wannabemarine13 While i agree with your point that this videois clearly not biased towards one view or another(it just encourages you to think for yourself),i disagree a little about the Rock The vote being non biased,as most of the ads ive seen featuredfrom them tended to have guests with left leaning /liberal views.Good video,and great song to get you thinking though regardless.
CyanoticFuture 1 year ago
@117tribute your an idiot.
MrDakotaheer 1 year ago
@117tribute
hahahhahahah
anti-us?
isn't being American being able to create different ideas through out history
and for time to change.
dont answer that it was rhetorical.
Do your history. Know what the founding fathers believed...
SatenWonton 1 year ago
I don't get it, why are people acting as if they are/were saying vote for Pres. Obama in this video?? Do they say it in the lyrics? Cause I do not here it. It says "Stop! Take some time to think. Figure out what's important to you," It's not saying vote for anyone. It's saying to Stop and think about it before you make a decision. Just because they voted for Pres.Obama doesn't mean anything, it was who they wanted as their President.
SocialyAnxiety 1 year ago 66
@SocialyAnxiety Rock the vote is an idiotic organization that acts like voting for anyone (though probably a Democrat) is a magical good. Even if the two party system oppresses us and keeps out any competition. That plus the footage (you'll find it on youtube) of Tom talking about voting for Obama makes me pretty depressed. I am not 100% anarchist, but this is still disappointing.
LucyStag 1 year ago
@SocialyAnxiety You know, the your absoulutley right.
The sad part, is the fact that you had to say that at all. Considering its common sense.
Roku3333 1 year ago
@SocialyAnxiety The problem is people are seeing a gay couple (interracial at that) getting married. Its a democratic point of view.
Regardless Canada rules because even our Conservatives are Liberal compared to your politics.
gtagino 1 year ago
@SocialyAnxiety actually they did a interview where they fully backed president obama.
morbidfox1 1 year ago
@SocialyAnxiety
if you couldn't tell this is a very liberal video......
SatenWonton 1 year ago
@SocialyAnxiety
stupid video.... the song wasnt even about voting, when the song was released it was meant to be their way of claiming to have not 'sold out' but rather seriously considered their options and chosen to get their music to more people by signing to sire
powerzzzzz 9 months ago
The song provokes people to actually think about what their actions may produce. How exactly is this selling out?
brybry2884 9 months ago 5
Rock the vote. Yeah voting for one of two morons who is going to oppress us is really edgy. Obama was really different after all, huh Tom?
LucyStag 1 year ago
@LucyStag if you feel this way, run for office and make some changes
ghostkiller1984 1 year ago
@ghostkiller1984 Run for the privilege of deciding other people's lives? No thanks. And even if I wanted to, my initial point was that the two parties make sure to keep out competition. Obama is the opposite of edgy, same with rock the vote being an answer for anything.
LucyStag 1 year ago
gee..too bad voting for Obama didn't actually change any of the things referenced in this video...not that it actually would: "If voting actually changed anything, it would be illegal." - Emma Goldman
tbwobbly 1 year ago
voting doesn't work.
Muchachi617 1 year ago
warren (the dummer) isn't in the band anymore. sorry guys.
chuckmastazero 1 year ago
@chuckmastazero nooooooooooooooo!!! not warren!!! when did this happen and why!?!? Dx
greend88 1 year ago
@greend88 tom kicked him out, crazy decision
xpromageddonx 1 year ago
@greend88 Tom didn't kick him out, he left. Hes running a Cafe in Gainesville.
chuckmastazero 1 year ago
@greend88 he left, he wasn't kicked out. Hes running a cafe in Gainesville.
chuckmastazero 1 year ago
@chuckmastazero In other words he became a capitalist exploiter of workers. Some anarchist.
tbwobbly 1 year ago
@tbwobbly you're an idiot.
chuckmastazero 1 year ago
@chuckmastazero cause ad homonym attacks are really a sign of intelligence. care to explain why I am an idiot?
tbwobbly 1 year ago
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@tbwobbly well, i certianly feel as though your true intelligence shines through with that comment "In other words he became a capitalist exploiter of workers. Some anarchist. " Against Me! is no longer an anarchist band, they grew up and realized it doesn't work. You have to be in it for the money in some way, even if he were still in the band, without money, it doesn't work (not saying its right, but its just plain true) and how do you know he is what you say he is for running a restaurant?
chuckmastazero 1 year ago
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chuckmastazero 1 year ago
@tbwobbly continuing, he may be the best boss in the world, and treat his employees with nothing but respect. the world revolves around money, get over it. I don't know if you yourself claim to be an anarchist, but realize this if you don't already. by posting on this public forum, your paying your internet provider to use their service, your computer was paid for, and as such, you're supporting capitalism.
chuckmastazero 1 year ago
@chuckmastazero you obviously don't know anything about anarchism. anarchism does not require one to remove oneself from the existing system. that changes nothing. we work from the inside the system to bring forth the new one; it's called organizing. as for the best boss part, if he is making a profit, it is still exploitation.
tbwobbly 1 year ago
@tbwobbly
haha I love how you dont understand anarchism...
If you organize its not anarchism...thats just rebellion
If anarchism has a system then it has authority .
For example what is anarchism and what is not?
Do what ever you want?
But you can only be an anarchist?
SatenWonton 1 year ago
@SatenWonton sorry, but you obviously have not read anything about anarchism. i suggest emma goldman, lucy parsons, alexander berkman, voltairine de cleyre...
tbwobbly 1 year ago
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chuckmastazero 1 year ago
1:54 little head bob made me laugh so damn hard
blackflag277 1 year ago
If the drummer makes you laugh on this, look up the original vid for Stop!
ChippyTheSHChipmunk 1 year ago
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Boring! They sound like a bad Simple Minds
birdstuckinchimney 1 year ago
OMG the drummer guy is so funny. luv em
assholeshit111 2 years ago
i love the drummer dude he is all dancing and awesome like lol <3
grrgirl96 2 years ago
at 1:10 doesn't it look like he is trying to keep himself from laughing at something? lol <3
grrgirl96 2 years ago
this is awesome, why does it only have 601 views! it is awesome... <3
grrgirl96 2 years ago
I love Against Me! and even if they arent that well known thats good. I like it that way.
: )
NgAkT94 2 years ago
they are well knowed... maybe u just like a lot of popular bands... XO
assholeshit111 2 years ago
it has 1668................. and tht comment was only posted 2 weeks ago
assholeshit111 2 years ago
luvs it
TheAmericanArts 2 years ago