Steve Schmidt says American democracy is failing as it serves the rich & powerful not the poor 5/8

[@kbdda]

Thank you. I do not think that 80 percent of the American public could understand what you said, but it is still important to say it. As my wife says, the truth must be said, whether or not anyone listens or understands.

[@2001rayslab]

80%? 🤣🤣🤣... u r telling lies or what...then why was trump elected?

[@kbdda]

@@2001rayslab What I meant was, most Americans do not grasp the seriousness of the problem that Steve outlined. Maybe 80% was the wrong number (it was meant as a figure of speech). But Trump got elected because not enough people saw the real danger he poses to our democracy.

[@johnwright9372]

​@@2001rayslab Fox News. As Steve Schmidt said, Rupert Murdoch is a cancer on democracy.

[@reidwhitton6248]

​@@kbddaYou got it right the first time. The person who replied didn't comprehend your statement which proved your point. The problem I encounter so often when commenting online is that people are conditioned to side with their oppressors. They defend the billionaires, and Donald Trump. And they demonize politicians who support social democracy. The right wing propaganda machine has accomplished its mission.

[@anyq_CS]

​@@2001rayslab 70% of american dont have passport. listen to how they speak about other countries especially china. they have no self-awareness. american living standard is way below other first world countries.

[@WilliamWaters-m1r]

As usual this man speaks with amazing clarity, passion and compelling, indisputable truth. This is a gob-smacker!

[@ladybuglisa3925]

He is really speaking truth in a way few, if any, are post 2024 election. Some things he says hurt. And that is when it is even more important that those things are said.

[@Sistercunk]

❤​@@ladybuglisa3925

[@Anon54387]

How about the whopper of a lie he told that Trump tried to overthrow the government? That's not even close to true.

[@mjones2564]

"An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal aliment of all republics" ... Plutarch

[@kgblankinship]

From his biographies, that is clearly evident.

[@northernbohemianrealist]

"Hey gang, it looks like we have another MYSTERY on our hands!" Fred Jones

[@BRUCE_the_MOOSE_]

Minimum Wage $7.25 per hour - since 2009. Pretty much sums up how much the American Government and the elected think about the average US citizen.

[@MrWorldasmaya]

@@BRUCE_the_MOOSE_ INdeed. It is worse than that though - Adjusted for inflation real-wages have not risen appreciably (a few bumps here n there) since around 1973. That's just an economic fact. Essentially, 50 years+ with no change. If it weren't for women transitioning into the workforce we'd have collapsed a long time ago. During t his same time CEO pay went from about 30x their employees wages to about 350-400x. During that same time, due to technological advancements for the most part, worker productivity has increased at least 20x. All these efficiencies, these austerities imposed by the richest and corporations, h ave seen the bulk of riches, wealth, income funneled to the richest. The richest who now hold disproportionate advantage in legislation, the courts, and taxation. it's not sustainable and we, in the usa, sure as hell are no longer a functioning Republic nor a Democracy.

[@jamesteh829]

Steve, you are awesome and right . Speak truthfully 🎉🎉🎉

[@jutsu1]

😂😂😂😂😂 the man is a grifter.

[@jamesteh829]

Democracy and human rights should benefit the majority of poor and middle-class Americans. However, over the decades, US Democracy and human rights have fallen badly . Recent examples look at those victims of wild fires and homelessness in the US. They deserve immediate help and attention by the rich and politicians. However, they can pour huge money into the Ukraine war instead of poor Americans

[@persico9017]

It's not failing, IT'S FAILED!!!

[@ankalagon45]

not yet

[@JAL-333]

…said by not one protagonist or hero of any great novel, film, or strong individual in history. Failure is spoken by individuals who choose to not find a way forward, through, and past whatever the current circumstance might appear to be. Rising danger is a call to thoughtful and planned action, not cynicism and apathy. Best to all moving forward. From, 🇨🇦

[@annchristine47]

Great speech ,Mr Schmidt.America thanks you.

[@BIBECHYOUTUification]

Sadly, except MAGAs.

[@sawittwo]

🙏🏼

[@johnanderson3700]

Problem is those in power are not listening & the ignorance of our population is blatantly revealed in Trump’s election.

[@johnanderson3700]

Sadly they may be listening; they just don’t care and are complicit in it

[@GeorgeLerma]

As an American, i'm deeply embarrassed and troubled about our country.

[@jshomer8773]

Yes, CCP comrade

[@GeorgeLerma]

@ pahahaha! Using those big words, are ya? Good boy

[@jupitermarx]

I love this man! Steve is the real deal freedom fighter. I'm as left as they come. But my admiration of Steve is based on the walk he has taken not just his words. Though he is a natural wordsmith. ❤

[@jameslewis4315]

We are so totally DONE!!!!

[@martin777xyz]

Legal system is failing, media system is failing, health system is (apparently) failing, and the political system is failing.

[@peterhanson3391]

Educational system as well. The failure is massive.

[@Anon54387]

We need to get government out of health care, and ObamaCare was a step in the wrong direction. Insurance costs far more for far less coverage than we had before, medicines have gone through the roof, the price of insulin has increased by multiples.

[@Anon54387]

@@peterhanson3391 We don't have one educational system in the USA. We have 50 different systems state by state, and they are failing in the leftist controlled cities.

[@martin777xyz]

@@Anon54387 at least the leftist cities, are based on reality...

[@profpurge]

@@Anon54387 Oddly, other advanced Western nations spend LESS per capita on medical care, yet enjoy better results in terms of mortality and morbidity-all with GREATER government involvement, up to and including single-payer.

[@BIBECHYOUTUification]

We listened…and we understand! Thank you Stevi!

[@michaelschneider-]

Copy that ..

[@James-ic7vx]

Thank God for Englishmen like Steve Schmidt 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@Naheenmather]

Absolute legend

[@francisborg9819]

You are NO.1 Steve .👍👍 Aussie Frank

[@trickiification]

Go Stevie boy! Great presentation.

[@susannortham11.11]

Listen to Steve, - he has complete clarity on the state of democracy in America and how Trump came to power. He never, for one second, normalized any of Trump's behavior, calling out all the outrageousness right from the beginning.

[@kensteffes6712]

Steve Smith Schmidt is a great American patriot.

[@JukeboyJoeAxford]

Much respect, thank you for being my voice, for my voice doesn't count for anything - I don't have the money or connections for it to matter.

[@Sistercunk]

Hey now, it sure does. Listen to Mr. Schmidt on The Warning if you don't believe me. Please don't sell yourself short. Every one of us has something to offer. I believe it to my core. We can do this, don't give up--- we're just getting going.

[@Donald-n6r]

Perfect symphony of truths!

[@prastish1]

So much respect for Steve , we will need his voice to help us get through the next 4 years!

[@deselby6669]

You think there will be further elections?...You are sleep walking friend..We are done..

[@JohnWachuta]

Thank you Mr Schmidt. Well said.

[@seniorcitizendave-jp8jv]

Steve Schmidt is a class act 🇬🇧💙🇺🇸

[@michaelschneider-]

Straighten up and listen, America. .. Cheers, Vail, Colorado

[@lawyer1165]

If young Americans don’t like democracy, perhaps that’s because they have only experienced oligarchy.

[@johnwright9372]

Then they should learn some history.

[@bzb2932]

Could it be also that they have feelings, not facts, that govern their lives?

[@parsonj39]

The US Constitution is actually an oligarchic document, written and ratified by a tiny minority of wealthy white men and designed to perpetuate the power of their class. That's why we have the Electoral College, gerrymandering, an unreviewable Supreme Court appointed for life, an unrepresentative Senate, states in charge of determining who can vote and how--and the list goes on. That's how corporations and the 1% have managed to dominate throughout the history of the republic.

[@joejackson969]

Yes because America has always treated its minorities with rights and freedoms....

[@joejackson969]

​@@johnwright9372yeah when america had it's black citizens enslaved for hundreds of years?

[@seacatMEOW]

Steve is pure brilliance. I believe he should run for the office in 2028.

[@milehighgimpster]

Yes, let him run in 2028. That will guarantee a Vance win!

[@Sistercunk]

As a lefty, I proudly agree. I'd love nothing more than to work for Steve. Not sure he'd do it. He's a leader, that's for sure.

[@seacatMEOW]

@ How do you figure that? Vance is a never Trumper slimeball.

[@Wrensan]

Thank you Steve

[@JosephAlochney]

Hope to meet you someday! Why don't we have someone in Congress to step forward and speak so eloquently as yourself! So unfortunate that we have such a dumbed down society that even if they listened to you speak they wouldn't have a clue what you are talking about! Keep up the good work and you have my full support!

[@aperson2020]

So what do we do now? Everyone with a bully pulpit is lamenting loudly but no strategies for a path to win?

[@bethmcgill5944]

Looking great Steve. Illustrious speech

[@brianhinchey8405]

The principle that all citizens have the right to vote has run it's course. Modern society is too complex for the uninformed to make important national decisions. There needs to be a competency test to vote or hold public office.

[@Anon54387]

It's all the experts in government that caused this. Lawyers should not be allowed to hold public office, and bureaucrats need to be stripped of their power since they are not elected.

[@SRangerMtl]

Yes! I've been thinking the same for a while. An intellectual maturity test at the very least.

[@JW_Birdsfoot]

Any American--or any observer, anywhere--who isn't deeply worried right now is either not paying full attention or simply in deep denial of the facts.

[@noheroespublishing1907]

"Democracy and Capitalism are coming to a Divorce." - Slavoj Zizek

[@asaone11]

Tell em Steve

[@9555212]

If he would have talked into the mic, I would have shared this with everyone I know!

[@fuadrahaman7040]

A great call to action, Steve.

[@myhappyartstudio]

Thank you for speaking the truth.

[@granitfog]

The success or failure of a democracy is defined by three elements, 1) constitution definng the proper elements of democracy, 2) the integrity of the institutions to first hold to the words and spirit of that constitution, 3) the people's ability to take part in the democratic institutions. The US constitution is vague in so many parts that the Supreme court has interpret in ways that allows their own biases to manifest. The integrity of the institutions is degrading and evidenced with so many Supreme court decisions (that the president can't be charged criminally, that police have immunity from flagrantly bad acts, that gerrymandering is beyond their power to ejudicate, that money is speach, that corporations are people....) There is the failing integrity of legislatures that engage in gerrymandering, and that define the powers of government offices depending on the party of the person holding office. There is the failing in that the purpose of government is now, not in service to the people, but to the interest of the richest of the rich and corporations. Voter suppression is rampant, especially in the south. reducing the peoples ability to take part in the democratic process.

[@harrypearle9781]

BE A BUDDY, NOT A BULLY (School Poster) Show KEY WORDS and SLOGANS on screen, so we can REMEMBER them more ============================== TNX Steve ========================

[@RMPdude]

Excellent, as always. Thank you, Steve. You're the best.

[@Barnabas45]

And the voters are making damn sure it keeps happening!

[@BRUCE_the_MOOSE_]

Minimum Wage $7.25 per hour - since 2009. Pretty much sums up how much the American Government and the elected think about the average US citizen.

[@Donald-n6r]

Steve👍👍👍👍👍

[@captainspaullding]

Where/how can you see the entire debate ?

[@captainspaullding]

I wish people managed their YT pages better.... post a question and get no reply 🫤

[@RobertSweeney-fz1nb]

I'm with Steve 100%!!!

[@mickygarcia4251]

It isn't failing... It has failed. There's nothing left but the screaming now.

[@Sistercunk]

Don't quit before any sort skirmish or fight has taken place. C'mon now, "I thought this was America. I didn't hear no bell. " -Randy Marsh, a patriot

[@Sistercunk]

Bravo, Steve. I wish someday that a rep for the USA will once again be able to argue the opposite for us. Someday, it will happen. ❤

[@londonstanley3048]

Absolutely true.❤

[@user-yn2rd4cs9f]

Steve, THANK YOU, AGAIN AND AGAIN!

[@AgentQQ8]

“It is always darkest before it is completely black.” LOL

[@CoolBreezeAnthony]

Shared.

[@michaelasamples1]

Just because the Musky Rump won electon DOES NOT make him my king.

[@Fatbodypyle]

Lets see you do something about it then

[@gdr55]

Yep! Right again.

[@amberowens3244]

Lovin the tux Steve 👍😂👍

[@CalmPug-ez4zx]

Democracy in uk🤡

[@manc34man]

Why is the audience on their phones. It would seem social media are limiting their critical thinking 😅

[@Anna-tj7mp]

What an orator. He is brilliant.

[@harryagrotis326]

I started listening to this but as soon as you said which was really right away that America is the greatest democracy I had to shut it down. Please American democracy never was or ever will be a democracy first of all. We complain about plutocracy now what did we have before ???? Same crap with different name the rich good richer the poor gets screwed The reach make the decisions the fools keep voting for them

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Correct! The word "democracy" is not mentioned in the Constitution of the USA nor is "democracy" mentioned in any of our founding documents. Democracy is tyranny of the majority. Are you poor hon?

[@SkipFrontzJr]

You're right. We're an oligarchy.

[@johnwright9372]

Then change it. You have votes. Get involved.

[@TheMooncoin]

The delusion continues.

[@tgoodson2]

Ok which democracy is the greatest?

[@harrypearle9781]

Steve, Can you please put some CATCHWORDS on screen and in notes? People will not remember what you said, unless it is BOLDLY presented. (Can you hold up a sign, or use other means to help us REMEMBER your FOCUS?) ????????????? Trump dominated because he has a SIMPLE FOCUS ??????????

[@harrypearle9781]

tnx

[@wc587]

Wow, Steve, nobody ever told us that before..../s

[@Tugolandia]

Great speech!

[@johnwright9372]

At 6.20 the mannerless jerk interrupting should have been told to sit down and be quiet. Inexcusable.

[@marcoroberto-q4c]

this man speaks FACTS!!

[@danielmcardle3476]

Thank you, but needs better microphones.

[@slim-y6b]

The U S.A. needs Steve now more than ever.

[@djkentuckyham]

Bravo, Mr. Schmidt

[@WilliamPappas-b6o]

The only thing that matters now is winning the midterms not protesting not fact-checking not calling out Trump for the latest boo boo but winning elections. Registering voters. Getting out the vote. Everything has to be in service of winning elections Democrats or you'll lose. Do I have to do all the thinking here?

[@user-gr9te5qw5e]

Steve should give a shot running for president

[@Fatbodypyle]

Its too late

[@Sistercunk]

​@@Fatbodypylenever

[@rjsimpkins2911]

Steve Schmidt is a great American for standing up to orange Hitler.

[@Anon54387]

Stop already. You look silly calling someone who is working to make government less powerful a fascist.

[@nsbd90now]

@@Anon54387 This comment is an excellent example of the saying "There's a sucker born every minute."

[@Fatbodypyle]

Lol. Really !? I had no idea ! 😂

[@Fatbodypyle]

Dont worry idiot in chief Flump is going to save all us poor folks ! Lol. 😂

[@adamjamal5611]

(Elisée Reclus-Letter addressed to Jean Grave, September 26, 1885) To vote is to abdicate; to appoint one or more masters for a short or long period is to renounce one's own sovereignty. Whether he becomes an absolute monarch, a constitutional prince or simply a proxy with a small share of royalty, the candidate you nominate for the throne or chair will be your superior. You appoint men who are above the laws, since they are responsible for writing them and their mission is to make you obey.

[@AlfaFilms1NZ]

Bro stop walking away from the mic

[@jameslewis4315]

Such an eloquent and intelligent man Steve Schmidt is✌️💙

[@swann331]

Thank you Mr. Schmidt for being a voice of reason in a time of great misinformation and ignorance.

[@Deadreconing66]

This is quite simply the best speech I've heard in my lifetime 👏 🙌.

[@vickieflowers-williams9691]

God’s 1.! ☕️❤️🫂💙🫖

[@Angel.L.Matos.1]

One of the contributors to the decline now sounding the claxons. Would've been better to do something then.

[@GeorgeLerma]

yes, his work with the neocons that helped usher in the Trump era is nothing to ignore. But it seems like he had a change of views somewhere along the way.

[@yamilserur2029]

Well done, Steve

[@jeffreyfwagner]

Too bad about the microphone placement.

[@AdamBurgess-b9y]

Thank you Steve Schmidt. I have come to discover your work via "The Warning" which I read daily, and which has given me pause for reflection and thought. I value your insight into the heart of America immensely in these turbulent times. There are many lessons for us here in England. Thank you

[@dayniasykora7213]

Eloquent and clear eyed, as always.

[@omarlocke4351]

for context steve schmidt got us sarah palin

[@thomashay7394]

That’s democracy

[@omarlocke4351]

@ he got us here and now he laments what he’s wrought.

[@jutsu1]

​@@thomashay7394😂😂😂😂

[@mikeberg5003]

@omarlocke4351True but he was not allowed to vet her and he claimed it was the "biggest fuc*ing mistake of my life"

[@omarlocke4351]

@ he was one of the main people in the campaign. he suggested and supported someone the worst republican policies and never really believed in any of them. now we’re supposed to believe him!? lincoln project got over $100 million last go round and they’re back at it. hard pass on this scumbag.

[@AndreaHausberg-yt5qx]

I love your channel and your content and esp.that you are one of those really getting whats going on. What US always was missing in democracy is more parties (like in all European countries, and exessive education on propaganda and war rhetoric). Both we're deliberately installed in EU countries to learn from mistakes from WWII. US never thought those tjings would be vital for democracy, but they would have been. We're strong with you guys. It's not too late. ❤

[@steveeatonmusicofficial7015]

❤❤❤❤

[@tom-kz9pb]

Democracy is often an aristocracy that thinks itself a meritocracy when it is really a plutocracy and a kleptocracy.

[@JAL-333]

What a clear and succinct speech and message to all Americans. Given that Trump’s cowardice and traitorous imbecility is now past your doorstep and entering your collective home (the USA), is there a better time to stand up and defiantly reject the evil and cynicism that has been polluting your nation and international relations for 10 years now?!?! Best to All in moving forward from this crux of madness, stupidity, and absurdity. From, 🇨🇦

[@FlatEarthFighter]

Restore honor and integrity to America.....Steve Schmidt for President

[@MrWorldasmaya]

Occasionally KZbins Algorithm tosses out some good recs.

[@danielguttierrez2023]

Mr.Steve sh. My Respects to you...

[@jentihom]

1.5 celsius. A small number that you ignore and which will make you pay for cupidity. Life is sharing , the ultime notion you refuse to apply at the base of the society. Our own bodies are compose of communities of micro organisms who share to survive and explore life to learn how to love and share without fear.

[@RosemarieStars]

Oh please. Like Steve wasn't thrilled with Citizens United. NOW he is worried about democracy failing. Hypocrite.

[@Deciple]

Its failing because the 'land of the brave' died decades ago 😕 'the deplorables strike back' Thoughts and prayers from germany 🙏😇

[@orveljackson3829]

Steve, you gotta keep doing the daily warning countdown before the 26 elections. We Dems obviously need the Bell ringer to stay on schedule.

[@mrfrazz]

SCHMIDT 2028!

[@c.willharden9589]

We're not supposed to be capitalists

[@hdrangers]

As eloquent as Churchill.

[@Pasta-B1FBA]

Language actions reactions Reality✍️🏾

[@jitendragupta7130]

Seems like this is an English speaker speaking on the USA democracy. But he's mixed many things which are not really concerning to the US democracy. Looks like Trump's reelection is pretty disappointing to him. May be he would want Trump to leave.

[@DaveJones-100]

The United States "democracy" allows the voters in the presidential and Congress election to choose between candidates of (usually) the Republican and Democratic parties (only), that the rich / wealthy and big corporations installed as candidates, using their huge donations. So, this is clearly not the kind of democracy that a democratic country should have. As long as so many Americans continue to vote for the two mainstream political parties (Republican and Democratic), both which are aligned with the extreme implementation of Capitalism in the United States, the country will continue to endure financial hardship caused by inflation and other adverse outcomes of Capitalism, such as health system run by insurance companies for profit, rising fuel and grocery prices and a huge inequality. It's time for implementing Socialism in the U.S., similar to the one with Chinese characteristics that's implemented in China, or at least the Social Welfare Model of some European countries, by all conscientious people starting to vote for the Socialist Party of the United States.

[@johnanderson3700]

We are really afraid here in America that truth and freedom are being crushed under the weight of Trump’s ego. It is indeed a tragedy, for it comes out of a tragic flaw in the character of our people.

[@daysofourtime]

Democracy is the failure of a Republic which always leads to tyranny, Aristotle

[@rossonthebass]

It's hard to understand his points, I can't understand it because whoever did the audio should be fired!!! How could you not put a wireless microphone on the guy's lapel.? I mean for real? It is absolutely ridiculous that someone so inept would be put in charge of the audio in such a prestigious debate hall. And what you couldn't afford a good wireless microphone? That's the biggest crime of this whole video..