Pete Seeger on Thoreau, Martin luther King Jr., and the prospect of peace in India

[kern39743]

in my opinion religion is the ultimate evil used to simplify complicated problems,to oppress women to endorse hate and promote intolerance.could you imagine how frightening it would be to live in aworld where the bible or the laws of the bible were followed literally

[Davotheledge]

What a great, insightful video.

[Quanuck]

Anything is possible... however reality shows the downfall of morality in our God blessed country since the sexual revolution of the sixties. I feel bad for you if you have to ask what family values are. Having faith in God whether one is Christian or any faith gives one respect of man and self. The Bible is a powerful book to read. It is history, it is God,it is about human kind. Read it and see what it is about.

[Quanuck]

America became the best country to live in by hard work, ethics and moral values. The Christian beliefs of our forefathers were the pillars of our justice system. We are the country most people want to live in because you have no limit to reaching your goals in life. Religious beliefs give strength and hope, and the moral values that make a person strong and able to overcome downfalls or losses that life brings. The lack of religion is the lack of hope. God will always be there for you.

[MarxBakuninMe]

"The lack of religion is the lack of hope."

The lack of religion would bring freedom; freedom from plonkers like you.

[Quanuck]

Freedom from what? Morality? Family values? LOL... you are lost in your own little world. If you ever find God, you will find yourself. I pray for you and people like you. I feel sorry you don't have what I have, God in my life.

[MarxBakuninMe]

Morality is quite possible without any Christian faith. Just ask Mr. Seeger.

And what exactly are these "family values"?

[MooseBama]

He was a good man, but out of touch with reality as most intelectuals are. Business and hard work drive this nation, not teachers, professors, media or even writers. The idiot below who professes people power is clueless. If I educate myself, invent a product people want, build it, hire people to work for me (jobs), I shouldn't be able to make a profit from my hard work? This is the Obamanation mentality. Move to Venezuela if you love socialism so much. God bless ya, Pete!

[MarxBakuninMe]

People power is the driving force behind political and social change. There are examples, innumerable examples in history. People power got rid of racial segregation, apartheid, it got ris of sixteen hour a day work days. You are a preposterous right-wing fool who probably read some Ayn Rand in college and now thinks he understands everything. And Venezuela isn't doing too badly. The people there are better off than the sweat-shop workers in India and other places.

[Quanuck]

That is such bullshit. You think people in Venezuala aren't doing too badly? They are being persecuted! You have been so brainwashed. There is nothing anyone could ever say to fix your personal problems. We who embrace capitalism (yeah... so what if I had a spelling error-only an idiot has to point out triviality) like to work to live, not live to work. I enjoy making money so I can travel and see the glorious world, or have a decent car, or go to dinner. I thank God every day for my blessings

[MarxBakuninMe]

Oh, here we go. I've been brainwashed. A few more comments from you and I suppose we'll be seeing Godwin's law in action, too. Who are being persecuted in Venezuela? If this persecution is so bad then why do they keep voting for Chavez? Why do polls conducted in Latin America show that people there want more socialism? And, also, is this persecution any worse than what you find in other, capitalist countries around the world?

[Quanuck]

You really believe the polls in Venezuela aren't rigged? Why is Chavez shutting down any open opposition to his party? Why is he jailing any politician that goes against his policies? The people there are being taxed 50% of their income or something like that, and their services are being deminished. Tell me who is rushing to move there?

[MarxBakuninMe]

Do you have any evidence that they are rigged? You are the one making these assertions, so YOU back them up. And the poll was taken all over Latin America. Look for the YouTube account of mr1001nights and search for the video. And, for the record, services in Venevuela are, if anything, getting much better. Literacy is going up, health care is getting better. Not many South American nations with capitalist government can make such boasts.

[Quanuck]

It is sad that liberal intelectuals believe that socialism and communism is the way. Socialist and communist countries only tear down the rights and freedoms of thier countries. It is capitolism that keeps our country strong and free.. and builds independance in its people!

[MarxBakuninMe]

People power makes things happen, not profit power.

[Quanuck]

In order for people to live, they need tomake money. People who start companies and employ people are those who make the economy work. Profits come from people working. I guess you work for nothing.

[MarxBakuninMe]

When Soviet Poland fell, it was because of people organising themselves into these evil little things called unions. It wasn't some bullshit "market power". And money is only a means of exchange, there is no reason to assume it to be necessary for "people to live". What ridiculous people you are.

[WisconsinSocialist]

You are sooo right! Socialism or Communism doesn't work. There are huge unemployment problems in France, health system problems in Canada, human rights issues in China, N Korea, Cuba... there isn't a socialist or communist country that is good to live in like the good ole USA. The politicians here in Wisconsin are nuts, like Russ Feingold, who even admits he's a communist! Capitolism works, just the lazy don't... and they are the ones who want socialism so we can suport them!

[MarxBakuninMe]

"just the lazy don't... and they are the ones who want socialism so we can suport them! "

That's an ad hominem attack, not an argument. Capitalism (note the spelling) doesn't work. Unless you're rich, of course.

[Quanuck]

Rich? I just started a new busines last year and living in a 400 square foot apartment and drive an 88 Saab. I had some great ups, and some tough downs, but I control my destiny, not the government. I am working my butt off to build a successful business. I may even employ people at some point. What a wonderful thing. Get a life. Read Radical Son by David Horowitz and see how wonderful you communists evil mongers are. You embody suppression of rights and morality.

[MarxBakuninMe]

You conttrol YOUR destiny, but what about the majority of people out there who only have a choice between starvation and working for a boss, following every order? And who said anything about government? Why do you assume I want more government? Why do you assume that I want any government at all? You're just another moronic right-wing tool who thinks that capitalism is great because it's not Stalinism. Read some of the works of Bakunin, Emma Goldman, etc.They describe libertarian socialism

[Quanuck]

We ALL control our destinies. YOU choose to live the way you do. If anyone wants a better life, they make a choice and do what they need tomake it better... like come to America because they know it's the best country in the world. How many people are jumping the border to live in Venezuela? How many people are boating to Cuba? How many people are jumping over the wall to get in China? Our country is great because of the people who made it great. Now THAT is people power!

[MarxBakuninMe]

America has the wealth that it does because of its political position. Much of its wealth even came from slavery. Why do you think that Mexicans are leaving Mexico, btw? Border guards on the M-US border have tripled since the NAFTA treaty - which made trade freer - was signed. They don't seem too happy with their state of affairs. Strange that, don't you think?

[Ladyslipper6]

I think many of us cherish Pete Seeger for his championing peace and justice and genuine good will. He is such an inspiring teacher with his songs that touch hearts and minds......"Goodness, Truth and Beauty..." the philosopher wrote, and Pete Seeger embodies these virtues.