Van Jones Tells America To Stop Moping

In this episode, rabble rouser Van Jones serves up a helping of tough love to American citizens by challenging them use their power and fight for change. Check it out and share your views in the comments below!

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[Barbara Lee Parks]

I'll take the challenge! Moping or coping only proves that WE, the people, don't believe we matter. Which makes us (and the U.S.) nobody but fools.

If you don't agree with Obama or Van Jones, show us your change strategies. Don't hide behind divisive democracy, republican, or communist labels.

Sounds like Van Jones is challenging us to take some action. Peacefully. For change.

What's the problem with that?!

[bbser]

wow, 2 minutes and 30 seconds of inane blather. I'm surprised he didn't spontaneously combust when he mentioned the Tea Party lol Who are you trying to kid, Jones?? The very last thing in the whole wide world YOU are is one of WE THE PEOPLE.

[mcdonal3]

Funny, I didn't hear anything about "new system", "nature conservation", or "communism", or even "social justice". Those words were not stated anywhere.

You must still be hearing that brainwashing audio track from FOX - those voices in your head have done quite a number on your brain. You should get checked and you might even have a lawsuit -- for pain and suffering caused to you by the mental derangement inflicted on you by FOX. Look into it. Seriously.

[bjscaggles]

Problem is he wants something new, something different. When we need to go back to our founding principles, something that he frowns upon.

[Shaun Coates]

No problem at all. It is just a little hard work!

[Shaun Coates]

Well said!

[NoMoreSilentMan]

America is a Republic, not a Democracy. Van Jones's kind of change wants a "new system" (other than a Republic) and dilutes the concept of We The People as INDIVIDUALS. He openly welcomes communism under the disguise of nature conservation mixed with Govt regulation for the end goal of achieving social justice. Good intentions leading to hell.

[Jared Janes]

"The road to hell is paved with good intentions." - IDK