Bernie Sanders Meets Frankie Boyle | It’s OK To Be Angry About Capitalism

Filmed February 24th 2023 at Brighton Dome. The longest-serving independent in Congress, the leader of democratic socialism in America, and a hero to progressives across the globe, Bernie Sanders joined the comedian Frankie Boyle to take on the 1%.
Senator Sanders has a vision of what would be possible if the political revolution took place. If we would finally recognize that economic rights are human rights, and work to create a society that provides them. This isn’t some utopian fantasy; this is democracy as we should know it. Is it really too much to ask?
Frankie Boyle is one of The UK’s premier comedians and writers. Known for his shows New World Order (BBC2), Tramadol Nights (Ch4) and his best selling DVD’s and Netflix Special. Frankie has penned 3 best selling books. In 2018 Frankie wrote and presented the highly acclaimed documentary Frankie Goes To Russia for the BBC previewing the forthcoming Russian World Cup. Frankie also regularly contributes articles for the broadsheet press. He has topped the podcast charts with the first three volumes of his eight volume Promethiad sequence.

[@xelakram]

Bernie Sanders is the best president Americans have never had.

[@TheChiliconkarma]

He's a beautiful individual, but he should be one among many in congress, with many people who would stand beside him on the points. He shouldn't be a spear tip and single, fragile hope.

[@qwertyfla]

Henry Wallace too!

[@xelakram]

@ahmf88 I totally agree with you. I should hate to live in a socialist state. Still less in a communist state. Grey, grey, grey! Let people make money! But this is not about allowing people to make money. And, correct me if I am wrong, I don't believe that Bernie Sanders wants to stop people making money. Bernie Sanders is a very moderate man. He appears not to have a radical bone in his body. This is about a fairer distribution of wealth in society. In America, the top 1% own almost all the nation's wealth, leaving almost nothing for the 90+% to get. Do you think that is fair? And why is this happening? Precisely because all benefits go to the top 1%. And also because the top 1% are hardly taxed at all. They get all the tax breaks. This is like the dreaded socialism in reverse! You would do yourself a favour to inform yourself about how the American economy works. 30% of the population do not even have healthcare, which is a human right. And why don't they have healthcare? Because they cannot afford it. America practises extreme capitalism. But there is something far, far better in between extreme capitalism and socialism. It is called a mixed economy. That is largely what Germany and France and the UK has. Go make your money, but the state will ensure that all get a good education and all are entitled to healthcare. There is nothing extreme about this. It has worked very well in the UK for decades. Even under Thatcher. It is only now being imperilled by our extreme Tory administration. By the way, Bernie Sanders has no intention of turning the USA into the Soviet Union! So don't lose any sleep over that!

[@xelakram]

@ahmf88 I majored in economics at university level, so I know exactly what capitalism is, or perhaps more accurately-stated, how it should be. You are right, America has turned into a private oligarchy. Unfortunately, though, America is held up as the example par excellence of a capitalist nation/state. But these days, it is anything but that. In fact, the USA could be described as plutocratic, oligarchic gerontocracy! It is a most unhealthy system, giving ordinary folk barely a look-in. How could a young person from an ordinary home hope to set up a business to compete with the extreme wealth of the 0.001%? (Or whatever the actual figure is.) He/she cannot. But that is not how capitalism should work. None of these extreme systems are good anywhay. Extreme capitalism is awful. Just take a look at all the people in the UK at the moment having to use food banks to put food on the table for their children, even when many of them are actually in employment! They are often referred to as the working poor. This is a disgrace. When I was growing up in the UK, I have never heard of the term food bank, because no food banks existed. Now, in the UK, there are said to be more food banks than there are bracnshes of Starbucks! And what about the homeless? No reasonable economic system would allow such a dreadful state to come about. Whilst I am all for people being able to become rich through their own effort and hard work, the gap between the superrich and the extreme poor is now enormous. When I was growing up, that used never to be so. This will all lead to no good place if nothing is done about it. This is a breeding ground for revolutions. And who wants to live through one of those? You, as a Russian, have pleanty of experience in history of such events. They are ugly and also lead to no good outcome.

[@xelakram]

@ahmf88 Private medicine in the USA is great at its best, but dreadful at its worst. No country spends more on healthcare than the USA and yet it has terrible outcomes. France, by contrast, has an excellent healthcare system, a system that Americans would call "socialized medicine". We in the UK also had a great National Health Service until the recent Tories got their mits on it. They are destroying and dismantling it, one step at a time. The fools want to introduce an American-style, private health system. It will destroy a wonderful system and will leave millions unable to afford any healthcare at all. In the UK, it has always been possible for the better off to avail themselves of private healthcare. Private healthcare is not prohibited at all. That was the best of both worlds. As for the middle class being destroyed, they are being destroyed under the current system, especially in the USA, because as the gap between the rich and the poor gets bigger, the middle class is being squeezed out altogether. We are returning to a neo-feudal system. It is obscene how rich some people have become! How many billions does one man need in one lifetime? How many mansions? How many super-yachts? How many private jets? There is nothing wrong with a man having billions, but there is something radically wrong with one man having hundreds and hundreds of billions when other men cannot afford to put food on the table for their kids. By the way, I would hate to live in a system like the Soviet Union. I cannot think of any worse system to live under. So please disabuse yourself of the notion that I advocate such a dreadful economic/political system. I certainly do not. But I do advocate more fairness for all. Not equality, but fairness. Give everyone the chance to live a decent life. Let everyone have shelter, and have enough food, clothing, a decent education and decent, free healthcare.

[@AGirlofYesterday]

The comments in Bernie Sanders videos are always loaded with people saying "God bless Bernie" and "Love Bernie," but rarely do I see "Let's take Bernie's message to the streets and demand better treatment for the poor, the elderly, the working class." It's easy to sit back and praise the man's wisdom and integrity. Now we have to get off our couches and do the work, fight the powers to make things better! Nothing will ever change until the people rise up and say enough is enough.

[@kathwyatt6814]

Never gonna happen while the right-wing media has most people convinced that their problems are all the fault of immigrants and people on benefits.

[@matthewcaldwell8100]

You don't think the massive wave of unionizations and strikes might be people doing exactly that?

[@AGirlofYesterday]

@@kathwyatt6814 Never say never. People are starting to wake up.

[@AGirlofYesterday]

@@matthewcaldwell8100 You mean the steady trickle? Yup, it's a good start.

[@matthewcaldwell8100]

@@AGirlofYesterday In terms of size, persistence, number, and demands, no, it's been a wave.

[@mookiestewart3776]

As an American I’m glad Bernie took this trip to the uk. He quite literally represents the best our country has to offer. Sympathy, intelligence, leadership and understanding. He is an example of what our populace COULD BE all we have to do is have the courage to grasp it. We have nothing to lose but our chains…….

[@patrickbyrne5070]

we see the good people. such as yourself. such as my american gf. we must keep that bond- against the bs, against the fascism. we are bredren.

[@jake751]

He's an amazing kind person ❤

[@trevorcrook5753]

If he is the best America is worse than I thought . You are just listening to his empty words . His actions don’t match his words . He is a critic of capitalism but a millionaire . He talks about American people being poor but endorses the billions sent to Ukraine . He is full of it

[@MindOfVacuity]

He is an example of what many of us wish the United States could be, but the sad reality is that most people in this country are truly awful. We have the politicians that we've voted for.

[@svenvaltik5657]

​@@trevorcrook5753It's his paycheck...

[@cidercik]

One hour 24 minutes. Bernie has energy like no other! What people seem to forget/don't know is he's always been like this. He cares.

[@venusbloodflow]

💯🖤

[@shithoagie]

Meanwhile, at the Biden... 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@thedeadd.c.207]

One hour and 24 minutes of fascist/communist/socialist propaganda.

[@nathanburget]

you can take that to the bank.

[@jimstan23]

'Despair is not an option', from an 81 year old man. Inspiring....and he's not doing it for himself.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

Yes, he is. It's Bernie's life's purpose to implement change for equal human rights where he can, and educate and inspire others to continue his work. This is his legacy. There is nothing wrong with that. There is no such thing as true altruism. We all gain something positive from giving something, or doing something for others, even if it's just dopamine. Dopamine is extremely important to quality of life. Supporting the empowerment of others is still a noble, and generous cause. There is nothing wrong with Bernie benefiting, too.

[@jimstan23]

@@daniellamcgee4251 Agree totally. A world where we feel good about doing good things is perfectly desirable. In fact it's exactly the way you would want it.

[@stevenredpath9332]

The answer is (still) unite, educate and resist. Despair gains nothing from any of us.

[@dashingeduardosuarez]

You're right....he's doing it for his third vacation home that needs paying off. Mr. Communism himself needs a third vacation home when he's not scabbing money from voters to 'fight the system, maaaaan.' When Plato and Socrates laughed at democracy as the towering joke it is, it was with thoughts of your ilk. It's truly amazing that you still support this crook.

[@jimstan23]

@@dashingeduardosuarez Is he really though Eduardo, you absolute f'ing tool?

[@Rob-no5dy]

When naive people say things like "Andrew Tate is breaking us out the matrix" while he tries to sell you a course, meanwhile this man right here is truly trying to change the system that we are in. So many false prophets and voices in this modern age looking for personal gain from peoples ignorance, everything this man has said is spot on, if only those who are being lead astray woke up to this and listened to how we can make the world a better place.

[@jimtomo9207]

Bernie is a rich man trying to sell his book to you

[@1numanoid]

Wow, thanks for that burning, brilliant insight.

[@davidegral7152]

@@jimtomo9207 He’s also pushing the ‘climate crisis’, which is the biggest moneyspinner of all time for the elites - ask Mark Carney

[@CapsLock959]

@@jimtomo9207 What's wrong with being rich and selling stuff. Are you some sort of woke communist?

[@alex_n8863]

​@@jimtomo9207 I don't have a problem with Bernie making a few bucks from selling his book. It's the product of his labour. As long as he pays his taxes, which I'm sure he does! (Unlike another wealthy, high profile politician I can think of... 🟠) *I've edited this from my original comment as it was clear people who are hard of thinking were having trouble understanding the point I was making! 😉

[@matthewcaldwell8100]

I love when someone as sardonic as Frankie Boyle can demonstrate his capacity for sincere, thoughtful and sympathetic discussion.

[@markrowlands9547]

A Man Prepared to take Every Thinking Man's Thoughts and Hopes and Give a Voice to it is a Good HONEST Man 🙊🙈🙉💪💪💪

[@M.Linoge]

Two of my favorite people. NEVER imagined both of them on the same stage.

[@terihammond5932]

Right???

[@pseudo148]

This is the most bizarre cross over of all time, so lucky we live in this timeline

[@dmgroberts5471]

Although I didn't see this coming by any means, Frankie has long struck me as having Socialist leanings. I don't know how he got this opportunity, but I'm not surprised he went for it.

[@mzjango]

Yeah just what I was thinking

[@tedthecommenter5364]

@@dmgroberts5471 Read Frankies books, especially his recent one called "A guide to British Politics" , he has always been socialist and very left wing

[@richardh8082]

Am I dreaming? Bloody awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ben5156]

This man is what America needed and still does need he is so inspiring and informative and when he talks he fills you with hope,god bless Bernie Sanders.

[@alexmyddelton3893]

I've said it before but it bears repeating, Senator Sanders really is the most remarkable man.

[@JK_Clark]

Jesus, I had plenty of cynical thoughts when I started this video; halfway through now and I have so many new thoughts I need a break to digest them.

[@jackcarterog001]

Nothing remarkable about him. He sold out to the DNC because all he wants is money. Now he's filthy rich and does NOTHING but talks, write books and makes MORE MONEY. He's all talk and no fight. He's a weak fraud who wants money and only money. If only he fights as hard as Trump, he might be seving his second term today!!!!!!! Shame on you mindless bots for not seeing this

[@schloughed]

Nah. He just wants his greedy hands on your money.

[@curedtv1465]

@@schloughedthat’s not a thing any sane person believes.

[@schloughed]

@@curedtv1465 sure he does, he's good at telling you how to spend your money

[@hilaryporter7841]

I feel energised after the privilege of listening to Senator Sanders. So glad he came to the UK, we desperately need his wisdom. Thank you Sir for that privilege.

[@MrJimheeren]

Not te be that guy but you had a Bernie Sanders kinda guy leading Labour and you booted him out for anti semitism

[@hilaryporter7841]

@@MrJimheeren That was due to the Labour party's long term consequence shameful action of mounting a smear campaign against the spirit of democracy and also the short term corporately influenced thinking which accompanied that cul-de-sac decision by Starmer and his corporate cronies.

[@BiWesCrew]

The same should apply when a resourceful public Institution or department of civil Services goes to court against a human.

[@ChickenNugNugz2]

​@@MrJimheeren Bernie could piss in a gutter and fill 5 Corbyns.

[@antberbal21]

@@MrJimheeren We didn't vote to remove Jeremy Corbyn and we certainly didn't boot him out. Those responsible for that were those who control the Media and that means those in the USA as well as in the UK. This is, of course, of particular interest to those who want the Apartheid State of Israel to continue to be the US Aircraft Carrier in the Middle east and as a barrier against the influence of either Russia or China not to mention any other influencers of International relations. In effect Jeremy was in support of the Palestinian people who have been persecuted for the last seven decades and nothing as ever been anti-semitic in the whole of his political life. He was a victim of the New Anti-Semitism whereby anything said against the Apartheid State is deemed to be anti-semitic by its supporters who wish to claim victim status whilst they are committing daily War Crimes and Ethnic Cleansing. What has happened in 2023 is appalling and yet those who attack Bernie and Jeremy alike for their anti-Capitalism/Socialist beliefs which are truly Internationalists will do so whilst refusing to acknowledge their own indefensible racists beliefs which are actually being actioned at the expense of the indigenous people of Palestine and the majority of the populations in their respective countries. 👍✊

[@juliahartshorn2473]

I SO wish people would listen to you Bernie. I'd share this if I had anyone to share it with, I hope everyone who can will.🌹💐💗

[@mikedown1250]

you just did👍

[@nellsonogmore5938]

Share it anyway.

[@venusbloodflow]

Bernie has a large 'fan base'... we need to link up and work together to work towards a more equitable world. 🖤✌🏽💯

[@sharpvidtube]

Not many people to share with, that haven't been brainwashed by the billionaires that run the media. Shame the same is happening on the internet, that's effectively owned by a few billionaires now. I do hope that can change, but its hard to be as optimistic as Bernie.

[@paulreeder7029]

"Despair is not an option! This is my new favorite quote!

[@CrowrockHD]

I love the way Frankie phrases questions in a way that he thinks will help educate. I think it's super helpful for activism and the class war. He must've been a great teacher

[@aguitarcalledchutzpah]

Everyone who watches this should share it!!!!

[@martinherts1967]

Shared before I'd even watched the whole video. From a fellow guitarist 🙂

[@pablohanc]

I'll be sharing....also a guitarist.

[@helenswan705]

@@martinherts1967 me too. and the first reply i get is 'socialism no thanks'. It's a pity. I couldnt disagree with a single thing Sanders said.

[@martinherts1967]

@@helenswan705 hi Helen 😊 I totally sympathise. Sadly the word Socialism has seen its definition distorted which I consider grossly unfair. I guess it's mainstream media who are responsible. It's as simple as helping a neighbour who has a car with a flat battery; you help them with a jump start and they can get to work. Buy one's Doctor a gift every Christmas as thanks for their kindness and compassion throughout the year. If a fellow work colleague doesn't have quite enough money for lunch, give them some cash. To me these are all definitions of Socialism in practice. The clue is in the name. I don't think we are alone, this much gives me faith. The only thing I can think of, is an unfounded comparison with the 1930's German Socialist workers party; maybe the mainstream have latched onto this and used it to tarnish the real principles of Socialism, which I think simply involves being the kindest person one can, and striving to better oneself as a person in order to play a positive role in the community? It's a truly worrying situation if these are qualities no longer valued Helen; it sounds like you have the same outlook and upbringing as me. At least we can take comfort from this. I think if enough of us can seek each other out, even if only online, hopefully we can gently encourage far greater numbers of people to rethink their understanding of Socialism. Thanks for your reply; take care, and have a peaceful evening!

[@martinherts1967]

@@pablohanc great to meet you as well here! It's very encouraging to see that many of us musicians are in sync with people like Bernie, and I'm confident we all seek a peaceful world. I believe it's because as artists, our focus is on creating as opposed to destruction. I freely admit that I am really struggling and depressed by the state of the world in 2023. I'm very lucky,I think, to have music as an outlet..... I'm also very lucky to have a roof over my head, a Wife who is a fellow artist and free spirit. There are literally billions in a truly bad situation. We do what we can but we're limited by disability. But, having seen your positive comments here, it gives me hope. Thank you 😊 keep rocking folks!

[@theaudience8971]

The crossover I didn't even know I wanted.

[@junehawker2364]

JEREMY CORBYN said these words But the media persuaded the whole of the UK Brexit and Austerity was better than having an NHS and Decent pay

[@davidlamb7524]

Unfortunately he kowtowed first to Islamists and then to Zionists and so appeared to have no real backbone. He lost a lot of support amongst the working class and ethnic minorities.

[@herbertlongfellow7702]

Bernie Sanders is my favourite human. As long as there are people like him in the world, he makes me feel safe and as warm as his famous mittens. I ❤️ Bernie. Big time.

[@thedeadd.c.207]

Find a new favourite. This guy has the same economic views as Hitler. And probably shares more than those views with the guy. Sanders is scum.

[@murmurrrr]

Greatest thing to happen all year

[@juliewake4585]

What a wonderful man Bernie Sanders is. The whole world needs people like him.

[@kev3d]

A man so lazy he got kicked out of a hippie commune. Worthless individual.

[@juliewake4585]

@@kev3d what a fool you are.

[@davesmith3075]

They’ve tried his ideas in a number of countries, it never ended well

[@juliewake4585]

@@davesmith3075 like all the Scandinavian countries? Which countries are you referring to? And I’m sure you will argue that capitalism is going well in the west?

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

@@juliewake4585 Well said.

[@that.guy11]

Can you IMAGINE a western world where Bernie Sanders was US president and Jeremy Corbyn was UK prime minister

[@profanepersonality]

I like how Frankie chilled his accent so Bernie could understand him, lol.

[@katiedavis7232]

Love you, Bernie! From the U.S.

[@venusbloodflow]

🩵✌🏽

[@zellah]

Love you, Bernie! ❤

[@denisemorton56]

Great idea bringing these two social/political/cultural critics together. Very natural conversation. Well done. So pleased Bernie got a warm reception in the UK.

[@jamesgrover2005]

It’s time to change the rules. It’s time to protect our home. We are working, together with a growing global network of lawyers, diplomats, and across all sectors of civil society, towards making ecocide an international crime. Google - stop ecocide foundation

[@transartus1487]

Frankie is on the left side so both of them sharing same point of view. Frankie is very intelligent and sharp social/political/cultural critic, but i would rather see him in confrontation with boris johnson for example, than again listening the same phrases from Berni mouth.

[@nathan7752]

​@@transartus1487 Frankie meeting Boris, or someone else in the Conservative party, would be brilliant...but I don't think they're ballsy enough to let it happen. They wouldn't have a leg to stand on.

[@MarkAnthony-wo9fr]

God bless Bernie! He's a man of integrity and vision!

[@danwarb1]

And Frankie is the opposite.

[@mistercohaagen]

@@danwarb1 That's actually not true. Take a look at his latest stuff... he's trying anyway.

[@therealquaid1694]

"I wrote a best selling book. If you write a best selling book, you can be a millionaire too." Bernie Sanders

[@Andyreally]

@@therealquaid1694 so why on earth are you here listening to Bernie?

[@curmudgeon1933]

@@Andyreally lol ...he's not here to listen, he's here as a paid agent provocateur.

[@mcdvtt]

We do well as a society to bring minds like this together and give them an audience

[@smon4164]

The only way any good changes have been made is by bringing great minds together.

[@venusbloodflow]

We need to learn to collaborate across seas to maintain his messaging and continue his legacy.

[@earthangels4977]

I love a nice caring human beings like Bernie. Thank you for being you and a roll model for all the good guys to be sir

[@ParcelOfRogue]

My friends in Vermont love Bernie and were amazed that his brother was a Green Party councillor and Parliamentary candidate in Oxford UK.

[@sticksman1979]

I've lived in Burlington and Oxford and Sanders is a living legend.

[@nathanburget]

thank you for that

[@shawbaws]

As a Scotsman now living in US, this is fab

[@mookiestewart3776]

How you liking the US so far?? We aren’t so bad right?? We just have some really fucked up financial and political systems lol . If we could get a handle on those it’d be an amazing country

[@Jake-hs6wy]

Bernie is what Corbyn is to the UK, a brilliant man with sympathy and empathy for other people, the one that got away

[@cathlaurs9754]

Exactly right 👍

[@alst4817]

If that’s the case America got off lightly.

[@francisbird6290]

We Candians need a Bernie Sanders to run for Prime Minister ! What is true in America is true in C anada

[@cathlaurs9754]

@@francisbird6290 : I agree with you wholeheartedly - every country needs a Bernie Saunders, a Robert Reich or a Jeremy Corbyn - if only it were so we'd have a far better world.

[@davidpretiz4439]

In a democracy "we can make the changes that are necessary" if we get our act together.

[@alexmcgee5932]

Anybody else clicked for Frankie Boyle but utterly captivated by what Bernie is saying?

[@daved2352]

I clicked for Frankie cos I've seen Bernie speak a lot and know pretty much all of the stuff he's saying. But I really appreciate how he communicates what he has to say.

[@aj5424]

No. It's all a fantasy. People are dark and light...it will never work.

[@mookiestewart3776]

That’s Bernie for ya lol the man is the real deal

[@mattglover560]

Yanno I've seen Bernie with Russell Howard, seen him on Joe, now watching him Frabkie Boyle and I've been wondering if like the people who are hosting these things are actually drawing attention to Bernie's ideas or if it's really just more opportunities for Bernie fans to hear him, glad to know people are tuning in from outside the Berniesphere

[@matthew986]

No I clicked just for Bernie.

[@zegfeldmobata4160]

This has to be one of the most unexpected discussion between two very different people who are both extremely passionate about bettering society. Frankie is finally channeling his cynicism.

[@FelonyBellend]

Frankie's been quite vocally on political and social issues for a while now. Have you seen Frankie Boyles New World Order? It's on C4 (I think, maybe the BBC) in the UK

[@joshuataylor3550]

@@FelonyBellend BBC

[@cdean2789]

He's not cynical; he's a fan.

[@MrWansty]

@@FelonyBellend also available on YT

[@carrroad]

@@FelonyBellend It's on BBC TWO in the UK.

[@paulod27]

Class interview. Bernie is the best and Frankie did an excellent job interviewing this great man.

[@ljt3084]

I'm glad Frankie referenced Noam Chomsky. Bernie Sanders and Noam Chomsky are the most important voices and need to be long after they have gone.

[@Steventrafford]

I got Bernie’s book and I had a Bernie Hoodie sent over from the US during his 2020 campaign. Made by a lady called lexi who was campaigning for Bernie in Michigan. Bernie is my political idol. Never would have learned who Eugene Debs was. He’s worth learning about and his speeches are excellent

[@skylinerunner1695]

You chose a good guy for a hero

[@venusbloodflow]

I hate politicians... but this one... he's different. 🖤 You ever see Punisher Bernie by Aamon Animations on YT? Made me tear up.

[@kev3d]

Bought and sold by the mechanism of Capitalism. Congratulations, you gave a career politician who owns 3 houses more money.

[@davidadiwego4608]

@@venusbloodflow no. he's a typical politician

[@iamjurell]

@@davidadiwego4608 nah, typical politicians are pretty good at seeing and using opportunities as well as playing politics. Bernie is a nice, stupid, multimillionaire hippy celebrity.

[@kerryfry1857]

Brilliant ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Athanael777]

Amazing communicator, love this guy.

[@carolspencer6915]

Good afternoon Bernie and Frankie Thankyou for the sensemaking shared conversation. It only took me just short of a half century to grow up and pay attention to our broken politic culture. Over the passing two years I have never felt so awake and terrified all at once. However I continue to do my homework and have just about completed full circle and might add survived the brain gym! I now know I know less than I thought I did when I Began this fact finding, wee Truth journey, with a side order of despair and surprisingly so hope to power too, if you will. After more than a decade of being and witnessing bullying in the workplace, by nurses to nurses. I now notice all the terrifying adult politic stuff need not be so. No longer feel powerless, just trying to avoid gaslighting behaviour from our nurse leadership team when I clearly stand out like a big sore thumb. We all need to change it. Stop being fearful, don't hand your fear on a plate to the few%. Thankyou again to you both. 💜

[@tonywood260]

Bernie Sanders, you're a breath of fresh air, is there any chance you could be the PM of UK?

[@mookiestewart3776]

He’s ours you can’t have him lol. We tried to make him president and we got so damn close 🥺

[@brettg4248]

Jeremy Corbyn is a close enough version of Bernie.

[@studiophantomanimation]

Very interesting to see Frankie Boyle so respectful and soft spoken

[@TheChiliconkarma]

Starved of hope -> Frustrated -> Angry -> Disrespectful. Then given at hope and a way forward, certainly you could become respectful and soft spoken again.

[@studiophantomanimation]

@@smth830 It makes him even more compelling

[@mikedown1250]

Check out Frankie's new world order.

[@abegarfield7031]

That's what he's like. His stage persona is just an act.

[@burculuks]

I think that is essentially the difference between being nice and being kind. Being nice is nothing more than a fleeting act, pleasant words with no commitment, manners and decorum. While being kind is a deep caring and empathy for the well-being of others that is beyond just words. And most kind people - without being hostile - do not care for the superficial act of being nice.

[@jackgreenhalgh7664]

His answer to what makes him an optimist was 10/10 - what a communicator!

[@progpuss]

Top man , when you compare him with our leaders it's so obvious that he is streets ahead of them, it's refreshing there are people like him around.

[@MrKBUK]

We had a Labour leader exactly like him,,, Jeremy Corbyn, but the media shafted him

[@kitglare8800]

I love bernie, I love that he recognises the faults in society, I wish his vision was broadcast throughout the broadstream media

[@kev3d]

Apparently incapable of recognizing the faults of communism. But what do we expect from a guy who praised the Soviet Union and thought bread lines were "a good thing".

[@bighands69]

He sure loves those capitalist faults.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

​​@@kev3d Can you please give provide the source of your quote? I am interested in hearing Bernie say those things, and the context which he said them in.

[@riyuphoenix4533]

​@@daniellamcgee4251 I looked into too as I wanted to know what people ment. Basically he said it was a good thing, being the poor can line up for free food and not starve to death, since that's what happens in other countries. I do know why people think that's a negative.

[@johnl6176]

@@riyuphoenix4533 I think it's because there's no "pulling yourself up by the bootstraps" and other physically impossible feats.

[@sabinehahn9774]

Just can't help loving Bernie!

[@venusbloodflow]

It's natural, he *is* one of few political leaders who actually cares about society rather than the corporations

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

@@venusbloodflow Bernie cares about Bernie. How many millions of his money does he give to charity every year? How many houses does he own? You’re just falling for his grift. Bernie has made a career out of inciting idiots to hatred and violence. Bernie has never done anything that helped anyone. All he’s ever done is complain. He never wrote any bills and only co-sponsored a few. He’s never helped anyone, period.

[@robsol123]

Bernie Sanders is the man!! 😎👍👍🇺🇸☮️👍💟

[@DanielleA2023]

I'm sorry I realised how awesome he is, so late. But im here and fired up and ready to go❤

[@MrDigimal]

I've never listened to a long form speech from Bernie before so that was mind-blowing. So inspiring. Brought a tear to my eye.

[@burakfxsezer]

check out the joe rogen podcasts with bernie also...

[@edwardcampbell1305]

Or the 8.5 hours filibuster he delivered in 2012? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6W7g4tvhZqDq7s

[@george49632]

To of the greatest communicators of our time. What a treat

[@marywood8794]

I wish that we would get to hear Sen. Sanders finish his thoughts more often here in the U.S.! This was a great interview. Frankie did an excellent job of letting Bernie be Bernie and speak...some might call it preach! So nice to see Frankie without the mountain man beard, too! Lol I don't think I've ever heard Frankie say so little, yet it mean so much!

[@venusbloodflow]

🖤💯✌🏽

[@bighands69]

So what thoughts would they be. His millionaire lifestyle or his career politician journey which has been about 30 years in the making.

[@marywood8794]

@@bighands69 He advocates against himself then by saying those who have more should pay more into the system and this upsets you? I'm far less upset when I hear that the son or daughter of hardworking people, particularly immigrants, becomes wealthy by being self made than I am by the many self entitled silver spoon people that we have in this country. It sounds like it's the "American dream" that's bothering you here. I didn't vote for Bernie when he ran for president, but that doesn't mean that I think that there is no merit in what he says. At least he's been saying the same things for 40 years unlike most of our politicians who change what they say for money and votes.

[@bighands69]

@@marywood8794 Those who have more do pay more. So that is not a good argument.

[@marywood8794]

@@bighands69 I would cite Donald Trump as a case in point that disproves that.

[@TimesFM4532]

Don’t think I’ve ever seen Frankie be so nice to someone

[@adielstephenson2929]

I love this guy. I wish I could vote for him.

[@stevesteve8098]

Go to Russia...... there are loads of such people......

[@adielstephenson2929]

@@stevesteve8098 No, they're mainly fascists there these days. He'd be reviled there.

[@Xtn1Insecticide]

Bernie would have been the best president not just in the US but in all of modern history

[@dmgroberts5471]

I desperately wanted Bernie to win, it would have been awesome.

[@billkingston4402]

Glad I watched, Bernie is such a rare gem

[@lindagarland5223]

Thank you for this valuable forum hosting Sen. Sanders. It shines a light on possibilities for our future. History proves we can do this!!!!

[@hamzah5643]

never thought id want an american politician as my pm in the uk - most politicians talk but there's always something fishy even if they talk the talk - bernie is 100% genuine

[@TheBubblegum420]

Love Bernie

[@venusbloodflow]

🩵✌🏽

[@DannyPoet]

Bernie is so good to listen to

[@venusbloodflow]

💯

[@Cheekycnt]

He's still got it and to think he's a year older than Biden, the democrat party missed out massively by not backing the Bern

[@theavenger3363]

Brilliant .. We need more of this .

[@chenzenzo]

Holy shit Frankie. This is everything I wanted.

[@mookiestewart3776]

Laughing man pfp …..based!! And a Bernie supporter??!! You’re one of my people friend 🤝

[@Booglarizemebaby]

Just to think that we had our own Bernie Sanders in the form of JC. A "Real politician" now being re-persicuted by his own "entertainment" visionless tribe.

[@allanmckeown8417]

But Where are the Left that still have seats? Why didn't they tell Starmer to f^^k off.

[@donHooligan]

Bernie Christ! "The Jesus of Suburbia is *ALIVE* ...he's Rob Greenfield." seriously, check out Robin Greenfield on YT.

[@catscan2022]

Been barred by keir starmer from standing again apparently. I believe it was a smear campaign. Didn't work well enough just comparing him to old man steptoe (which it did for Michael foot) so the media had to find some other way to blacken his name.

[@pamelaadam9207]

JC went right down in my estimations over his attitude to Scotland

[@MrLYPH]

JC? Jesus Christ?

[@roryc5089]

47:19 Frankie is so sharp here - knows exactly the right thing to say to cut up the tension from that guy shouting while also keeping it calm and respectful. Also Bernie is just top class, what a pair!

[@sukotu23]

Did you catch what he said? Was it "fascism, b*stards"? Was this supposed to be a dig at Bernie/Frankie..? I couldn't tell.

[@roryc5089]

@@sukotu23 Tbh I think he was shouting that generally at the corporations and powerful people they were discussing and not actually at Bernie and Frankie but could be wrong. Either way it was a bit daft 😂

[@Bothaboiz]

The shouts were about the establishment. The first is “Fascism!”, followed by *B*stards!”, and finally, “F*cking B*stards!”. Frankie handles it perfectly nonetheless.

[@pamelaponiatowski3529]

Bernie 💙❤️💙is amazing, the whole world needs to buy his book! He is one of the reasons that we have incredible grassroots organizing in every state. At this point there are more of us than of those that would destroy democracy, they have a well oiled, well-funded machine. But... the arc is slowly bending toward justice! I love the way he stands up to answer questions and the fact that he knows his convictions so well that he has no notes. Thank you, Bernie! 💙❤️💙

[@ATX_C_Hawks]

Bernie truly makes me feel like it’s not all just hopeless in the US and I can have a dream where all of human kind get along and actually work together

[@patcampton7163]

What a great man. So articulate and intelligent.

[@therealquaid1694]

Hopefully his next talk will be about how to become a millionaire. "I wrote a best selling book. If you write a best selling book, you can be a millionaire too." Bernie Sanders

[@Andyreally]

@@therealquaid1694 wow that’s such an illogical comment. Did you actually listen to Mr Sanders? Or are you just another bitter and twisted troll?

[@therealquaid1694]

@Andrewreilly I listened to him saying no one should have multiple houses yet he has three. He used to moan about millionaires before he became one. Now its only billionaires. Im tired of con artists like him lining thier pockets with the publics money for 40 years but doing absolutely nothing to help people other than selling books for his own gain.

[@Andyreally]

@@therealquaid1694 so who do you reckon is the real deal?

[@therealquaid1694]

@@Andyreally none of them. They would all be in prison if I had my way.

[@dancelittlesquire]

Its weird seeing one of the most inspiring political figures of the 21st Century meet Bernie Sanders.

[@carnmarth334]

Nearly amusing. As for Boyle, if you love centrist arseholes who were happy to stab Corbyn in the back, then he's the turd for you.

[@cannaweallgetalong7168]

When I remember the jokes that inspiration made about a man not knowing the color of his brides dress after a car accident, I know where your opinion is coming from when you compare him to Bernie🤣🤣🤣

[@TCt83067695]

​@@cannaweallgetalong7168 huh?

[@WhoAmEye_WhoAreEwe]

@@cannaweallgetalong7168 - "......When I remember the jokes that inspiration [?figure?] made about a man not knowing the color of his brides dress after a car accident, I know where your opinion is coming from when you compare him to Bernie...." -------------- That's some mental gynastics (an opinion only) you done there, to let that little-snippet run wild and free amongst the comments So, running with your snippet..... As A JOKE:- it was comedy gold. [unfortunately, it seems some people's "line in the sand" is closer than other's - which is fine, it's all subjective.)

[@TheBurdenOfHope]

Ha 😂

[@emporioalnino4670]

Some of my two favourite people combined. The crossover i neve expected. Love to see it.

[@chaosdream21]

Having him explain this to a foreign audience really helps clarify it for me as an American.

[@susannegionet4355]

Bernie never disappoints! Thanks man!

[@venusbloodflow]

Agreed.

[@modfus]

Never disappoints aye? What about when he completely folded to Clinton in 2016 and let down all his loyal supporters?

[@daniellamcgee4251]

​@@modfus Clinton was in the lead with 54% of the pledged delegates, whereas Bernie came second with 48% of the pledged delegates. Obviously the strongest Democratic candidate was the one to go against the Republican in the lead. Bernie was runner up, but not the winner, so he conceded and endorsed Clinton to try to minimise the risk of a Trump presidency. No matter if Bernie had conceded, or not, Trump would have won the Presidency thanks to the Electoral College. Clinton did win the popular vote, so Bernie did back a genuine winner.

[@modfus]

@@daniellamcgee4251 I must concede to your facts. However, there were many Bernie supporters who were furious that he backed Clinton when he had been such a strong critic of her - and we're all aware of the corruption rumors that continue to swirl around her.

[@dwayne_dibley]

@@modfus what other choice did he have? Not support Hills against wiggy fake tan?

[@geeianna7708]

He is a unique political force speaking Truth to Power. God bless him.

[@aj5424]

Communists are godless ....what are you talking about?

[@geeianna7708]

@A j Comunist? What do you mean Bernie Sanders is a Social Democrat. In the USA you have socialist methods in the first draft in the NBA and American Football.

[@Vlad-fs3gf]

Hell yeah Mr Sanders 👏👏👏👍👊👊👊

[@Notfunnysam]

Thanks Bernie. It's brave to say anything that acknowledges the problems associated with capitalism and connect the dots.

[@Skylark_Jones]

I love this man!! He is speaking my language, he is speaking for me.

[@therealquaid1694]

"I wrote a best selling book. If you write a best selling book, you can be a millionaire too." Bernie Sanders

[@adrien5834]

@@therealquaid1694 Did you read his book?

[@JustChrisWillDoTa]

​@@therealquaid1694 Repeat posting that comment doesn't make it anymore sensible. Get a clue please.

[@therealquaid1694]

@@adrien5834 nope, not willing to give a crook like him money.

[@therealquaid1694]

@@JustChrisWillDoTa please give me the clue?

[@skylinerunner1695]

Bernie Sanders has said that if he wasn't a politician, he'd be a social worker. I would argue that he is indeed a social worker - in the truest sense of the word - who happens to work in politics.

[@bigh9809]

Two of my favourite people.

[@mcgoombs]

Still feelin the bern, after all this time ✊🏼 workers of the world unite!

[@angelsackson]

No. Just feeling exhausted by that left wing woke terrorist Biden

[@afgor1088]

@@angelsackson Biden is not left wing and i'm not sure he's even woke, he is a terrorist tho

[@cesarino72]

This was wonderful!! 💙💙💙💙

[@guyincognito5663]

Two coolest people together?! Holy spaghetti!

[@Georgina64ish]

Thank you so much comrades for this. I have learned so much. It has hardened my resolve to become productive within the @CPGB-ML and, as consequence within my community and the world at large! I'm always inspired by you and look forward to seeing you both again soon 👏

[@sheriegraham5908]

You have been right all these years. I have voted for you in every election you have run for president. You are a wonderful human being.

[@ronindr]

There are false prophets .. pseudo intellectuals, philosophers.. then there are beautiful souls like Frankie and Bernie.

[@zacharydavis4398]

Thanks for spending the time to create and share this content awareness 🙏🏾

[@vincentruben4365]

This guy is the real deal, on top of things

[@Eztoez]

What an amazing piece of television. Fascinating interview.

[@Confucius_Says...]

Frankie, is a FANTASTIC interviewer... 👍

[@marxwasrightyall]

My dog got sick. I had to take her to the vet. It cost me 300$. Then I got covid. I couldn’t pay rent. Or bills for 3 weeks. It wrecked me. Then my landlord said he’s raising the rent from $1600 for a studio apartment yo 1830$. So now I have to move. This is America.

[@geoffreyparsons4353]

Make a good blues song though . Sorry to be so flippant, good luck to you

[@marxwasrightyall]

@@geoffreyparsons4353 lol.

[@gordonwilson1631]

It would be good to have a British Bernie Sanders. I don’t mean his brother, who is here. Jeremy Corbyn was not allowed to last long and is still being punished. By his own Party. This shows once again Labour is an Establishment political party. We in Scotland have have enough of the lying and pretence. Good people are being hammered for no good reason. Nicola Sturgeon is another example and she’s walking away from the onslaught. It’s up to us to vote and vote for good and not from hate.

[@alba9507]

The Scottish people seen Labour for what it is, a Tory tribute act.

[@zergnub7426]

It would take a remarkably strong individual - one who would be harrassed constantly, demonised constantly, lied about constantly, jeered at, labelled, blackballed. But yes, it would be nice.

[@markbelcher2121]

I'm so happy to have Bernie as my Congressman. Please learn from his perspective.

[@nicktalbot3310]

A truly amazing human being. What A Legend.

[@lorettatocci3227]

Thank you for the book, a good read

[@vernonchubb8289]

Absolutely brilliant a long but excellent interview. A straight talking Politician. Shame the likes of Kier Starmer and the like are putting this type of message over and the Labour politicians that are will meet resistance from their own party.

[@humanoid1948]

Bernie's fire is contagious

[@eradeziel]

Love Bernie!

[@venusbloodflow]

💯🖤✌🏽

[@nas84payne]

Two of my favourite people coming together! Great chat.

[@eg8419]

Great interview.Thank You

[@marygarrapa3537]

Bernie makes the world a better place.

[@r8chlletters]

Wonderful Bernie 🤍