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64. If rich liberals want to change the world, they should buy radio stations

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Wed Sep 3, 2014, 10:46 PM

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Russell Brand: "When I was poor and I complained ..." [View all] Scuba Sep 2014 OP

Russell hasn't taken a drink of the "wealth-driven-sociopathy" kool-aid. rhett o rick Sep 2014 #1

Back in the 70's when the oil boom hit again in south Arkansas LiberalArkie Sep 2014 #5

I think it's a class-sociopathy. Ask George Bush for a dollar and he's apt to tell you rhett o rick Sep 2014 #21

If I remember correctly Fortinbras Armstrong Sep 2014 #60

She also said BobbyBoring Sep 2014 #62

I remember her speech at the Democratic convention.. "poor George" mountain grammy Sep 2014 #63

George Bush is another who fits my description of Donald Schlump rpannier Sep 2014 #68

Texas messed up SEVERELY when they chose George W. Bush over Ann Richards johnlucas Sep 2014 #77

Yes, I've seen some examples of this in my own lifetime, during the "Coal Boom"m" maddiemom Sep 2014 #34

Yet he's still wealthy, isn't he? Dreamer Tatum Sep 2014 #2

So you're on board with calling him a hypocrite, just iike "they" do? tridim Sep 2014 #4

We have a DU member who.... NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #10

Sounds amazing, enjoy the fruits of your labor. SummerSnow Sep 2014 #29

WTF? Why are you defending yourself? Isn't this a part of the American Dream? maddiemom Sep 2014 #35

I know, right? NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #38

Hey, I've been part owner of three houses in three states with my ex. maddiemom Sep 2014 #44

There are some on the 'left' delete_bush Sep 2014 #70

I own an apartment in Italy as well as a home in a Chicago suburb. Fortinbras Armstrong Sep 2014 #80

You're right! He should go get poor right away! Rex Sep 2014 #13

So? "Some people say I'm a hypocrite because I've got money now..." Hissyspit Sep 2014 #23

What is odd about that? City Lights Sep 2014 #26

Looks like you agree with the republicans. Kingofalldems Sep 2014 #32

No, I just think he's kind of a tool. Sue me. nt Dreamer Tatum Sep 2014 #33

He irritates the crap out of me. Aerows Sep 2014 #45

fucking A right! rufus dog Sep 2014 #65

So because you don't personally like him you failed to grasp the content of what he said? n/t cui bono Sep 2014 #71

Both of you are hilarious in your own secial ways. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2014 #91

Yeah! He should stop working and spend himself back into extreme poverty. Just like YOU Taitertots Sep 2014 #42

And yet... Indydem Sep 2014 #3

He has dedicated his life to the issue. tridim Sep 2014 #6

A guy who has $20 Million and was married to Katy Pery Indydem Sep 2014 #7

So you're not listening. Got it. Derp. nt tridim Sep 2014 #8

Derp? Indydem Sep 2014 #9

so how many YouTube videos have you made on these issues? LiberalLovinLug Sep 2014 #18

Hold him accountable for what? n/t cui bono Sep 2014 #72

Other than donating money to various causes (some to help the poor) and raising money for charities, hughee99 Sep 2014 #25

Well, let's agree that Brand could do more. His speaking out is a good start, maddiemom Sep 2014 #37

Maybe you should have done a little research? uberblonde Sep 2014 #55

See reply #3 Indydem Sep 2014 #56

And if he gave all of his money to eliminate poverty how far would it go? A Simple Game Sep 2014 #74

You then believe financial charities are the only mechanism with which to address change? LanternWaste Sep 2014 #14

Wrong-O Leith Sep 2014 #15

I don't know what he actually does kcr Sep 2014 #16

Exactly! marew Sep 2014 #22

Yep. Easier to put a name on a safe charity kcr Sep 2014 #27

well aren't you the big know it all Tumbulu Sep 2014 #20

There's an Income Inequality charity???? Brand clearly has given valerief Sep 2014 #24

I don't like him personally Aerows Sep 2014 #46

Umm...don't a lot of charities INHERENTLY combat inequalities/injustices? nt alp227 Sep 2014 #66

What are you doing? liberalmuse Sep 2014 #79

Well he was voted 'shagger of the year' a few times, but Nevada Blue Sep 2014 #11

Very well said. zeemike Sep 2014 #17

The same tactics used against Michael Moore by the right Hissyspit Sep 2014 #30

Welcome to DU. Well put. Cleita Sep 2014 #41

Nicely done, thanks. And welcome to DU. Scuba Sep 2014 #52

Very well said. Welcome to DU! ms liberty Sep 2014 #54

Welcome to DU, Nevada Blue! calimary Sep 2014 #59

And if he were middle class,they would call him bitter,and hypocritical. athenasatanjesus Sep 2014 #12

I enjoy the Russell Brand. the_sly_pig Sep 2014 #19

Must be in the education. Maybe we need to bring some of the British teaching methods here. n/t Cleita Sep 2014 #43

reduction in class size very important... the_sly_pig Sep 2014 #48

Correct quote: Hissyspit Sep 2014 #28

Thanks. Scuba Sep 2014 #53

Out of the mouth of........Russell Brand. How very true of the accusations of all maddiemom Sep 2014 #31

Back in my salad days, minorities were always pictured as shiftless Cleita Sep 2014 #47

What did Fonda do in the Sixties that equaled getting out of hand? merrily Sep 2014 #84

Uh....were you around in the late sixties, early seventies? And I'm a liberal, so maddiemom Sep 2014 #86

None of that answered my question. merrily Sep 2014 #87

That ONE incident mentioned in didn't take place ( re: POW letters). Otherwise maddiemom Sep 2014 #89

Actually, the snopes article did not answer my question. merrily Sep 2014 #90

No secret info, just that I lived through that time and knew the controversy and maddiemom Sep 2014 #92

I am not a child, my reading skills are fine and my view is not narrow. merrily Sep 2014 #93

How did I know you'd have a resentful comment about my using the term maddiemom Sep 2014 #94

You may want to check out this snopes article. merrily Sep 2014 #88

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Sep 2014 #36

k&r for the truth. n/t Laelth Sep 2014 #39

loves me some Russell Brand Skittles Sep 2014 #40

This is just a rebranding going on here! dawn frenzy adams Sep 2014 #49

Isn't getting kicked off the air by the BBC a badge of honor? Scuba Sep 2014 #50

Sadly, I agree. joshcryer Sep 2014 #58

So what do you disagree with that he said or has said as a "political pundit"? n/t cui bono Sep 2014 #73

TPTB don't want us talking about inequality, but the fruits it bears increasingly leaves its indepat Sep 2014 #51

Anything over 5-10 million is unnecessary. joshcryer Sep 2014 #57

Perfect. whereisjustice Sep 2014 #61

If rich liberals want to change the world, they should buy radio stations mountain grammy Sep 2014 #64

Oh hell yes. We're not able to compete with the right wing crazies on the radio .. it's not fair YOHABLO Sep 2014 #67

Talk radio is far more conducive to propaganda than serious talk. ieoeja Sep 2014 #76

Michael Moore was mentioned, Iwillnevergiveup Sep 2014 #69

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2014 #75

Case in freaking point right in the damn thread. K&R. NYC Liberal Sep 2014 #78

+1,000 Scuba Sep 2014 #82

Brand could just collect his big paychecks... americannightmare Sep 2014 #81

Very well said! nt Zorra Sep 2014 #83

When all is said and done, it's better that someone with high visibility mentions economic merrily Sep 2014 #85