Ricky Gervais Notices Something About Free Speech That You Need To Hear On Both Sides

Ricky Gervais speaks on the left and right with Elon Musk and Kamala Harris Free speech getting shut down
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[@terrylovesenegal]

Divide and rule IS THE STRATEGY. We are too busy taring ourselves apart instead of addressing those who are pulling the strings. People unite. Thanks Ricky Gervais.

[@ariadnechloemaryfurnival7847]

Agreed, terrylovesenegal. (By the way, it´s "tearing"!)

[@salvadordollyparton666]

@@ariadnechloemaryfurnival7847 you don't know that... they could mean metaphorically measuring and picking apart... have to set the scale. just kidding. but yeah, i don't know how people can't see this, it's been SOOO damn obvious for so long now. they don't even have to hide anything. and in a way, trump actually kinda exposed this. he's just so blatantly obvious about it, for a while i thought maybe he'll be the catalyst to finally bring down the system. cause at this point, there is no fixing it, there's obviously no voting our way out... like south park said it 20 years ago with bush vs gore, it's a turd sandwich vs a giant douche. and that was nowhere near as bad as our choice now... not choices... one singular choice. this extreme or that one. absolutely no middle ground, the death of moderation. as long as people keep going along with the 2 party system, it's in the bag and they can just keep making it worse and worse. we're living in a pseudo democratic version of 1984. it'd be hilarious if it wasn't so terrible and just getting worse and worse. we will own nothing and be miserable, so any scrap of cheese that's offered, we'll do whatever we're told just to survive. there is no thriving, other than for the rich and powerful.

[@sharonwashington8150]

You got it.

[@wellfightonthebeaches8961]

Ricky is an untouchable legend.... keep speaking sense mate👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ortiz2161996]

What exactly did Pence do besides grow a spine at the last minute? 🤷‍♂️ If this is your child's teacher, get her credentials checked out.

[@jswoleinyourhole2864]

I know she has no idea what she's talking about. She actually thinks if men are born men that they can't become women. She's so hateful. She doesn't agree with 9:00 and 12-year-old boys having tampons in their bathroom as if they are ever going to use those. Such a crazy person

[@AroundTheWorldWithEase]

​@jackm3040 National office multiple times? What? What national offices was Pence elected to?

[@MochaBeanOfficial]

It should never be about if the leader of a country is black or white, man or woman. It should be, can they do the job, that a majority want, for that country? Can they make the country better? That's IT.

[@katalinmigray2527]

Also whether they are left or right. It should be who's best.

[@disklamer]

I think the vote should be for policy, not persons or parties, then hire the people who can do these things. If you hire someone to do a job, the task defines who you hire, and you expect them to do the task they are hired for, and not go and play banjo in the roof.

[@Dalabombana]

@@katalinmigray2527so sick of left vs right binary. It’s tearing our economies and society apart.

[@skipperclinton1087]

I only vote for whoever IMO can do the job best and represents my beliefs. That's why I'm sitting this next election out. I don't know what happened to Trump because I voted for him the last two times around, but he's changed and not for the good I might add. Maybe it's because of the cult like following he now enjoys, like his Hollywood stint, gone to his head. That clown he chose for VP is a loose cannon also, IMO. The problem is that these days, nobody does any background research on anyone running for political office. It's just like you say, Ricky. If anyone disagrees with their uneducated/uniformed point of view, they're automatically regarded as from the other party. JD Vance, do a Wikipedia on him and his foreign policy views. On Ukraine. Ukraine should give up part of its country and citizens to Russia for "peace." Israel shouldn't have to cede any territory to the Palestinians for peace. That my friends is a contradiction in morals and ethics. There's also enough evidence on him from different sources to show he's been groomed by big money to get to where he's at in a short time. Just because he's a veteran doesn't make him golden! I am also one, so I can speak about this. Remember, if Trump’s elected, Vance will be on the POTUS ticket after Trump is gone or even before if something happens to Trump before he finishes his term.

[@shereeholland172]

Exactly. Based upon merit only!!!

[@davidmartin1015]

Where did this come from? I am a rural Australian,age 78,back in the 70’s and 80’s we had one local pub about an hour out of Melbourne, a big mixture of people , commuting workers, like wharfies, tradies, professionals, farmers , shearer’s, council workers, shopkeepers etc. In that mix there were Communists , Labourites, Conservatives, hard Rightests, all sorts ; you know what , we all used to drink , laugh, joke, argue , play pool etc and there was rarely a fight. We knew each other’s views but never really cared , and now we are in the so-called Information age when we should all be much smarter and we have seemingly gone back to some kind of primitive tribalism; I’m buggered if I saw that coming and I totally do not understand it.

[@MrVidification]

Ten years of people arguing on social media platforms. Really.

[@minbari73]

Communist activists, Blackrock, Vanguard and all the companies, hundreds of them in fact following ESG and DEI forced into product and smaller companies, insurance, banks and we've just discovered the medical and pharma industry is evil as fck, our governments hate us and want us dead and on top of that are fraudulant. We are underwater and drowning and there is no rescue coming.

[@Bob-zs3ro]

Well put. ❤

[@Bob-zs3ro]

Attack Jesus ? come on Ricky, You are Not or A fount of knowledge not all you say is true, however you are an Excellent Entertainer ❤ your golden globes, were Brilliant.

[@StepheMauro-kh1px]

I’m with you - We’re old duffers now lol but lived in better times , with better people. After thousands of years of oppressive rule, kings , dictators , warlords some very intelligent people came up with the democratic republic!! The most free , kindest form of govt ever Now those who were never satisfied with its power/ wealth distribution are trying to tear it back down and drive it back into the feudal system - unreal

[@nellyiii8427]

No wonder democracy is in tatters with TEACHERS like that woman. She’s a teacher? Jesus.

[@sergiopinto6356]

My thought exactly.

[@thomasrpokorny]

You get what you pay for… if you don’t wanna pay teachers this is what you’ll have left.

[@LinaGuadagnuolo63]

If that's a teacher no wonder American can't progress.

[@debrajenkins9211]

Yeah! What school allows her license?

[@gordondean9189]

@@debrajenkins9211 The book burning right wing cesspits that dominate many states there, trump's people.

[@cmdrsos4biz897]

Truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, what a speech Mr Gervais.

[@lovelyskull3483]

Cheers, thank you Ricky.

[@Jojohumf]

Is this his actual channel or reposts. I didn’t know he’s speaks on politics.

[@stdread]

@@Jojohumf The owner of this site is taking Rickys stuff from covid lockdown and using it 4 years later, out of context, to send a political message. It is nothing to do with Ricky Gervais. The right wing nut jobs have claimed it because they are one chromosone short of a cheese sandwich

[@saraf9883]

How about an AI president that takes policy input from polls conducted answers from registered voters? I know, I know - how to prevent hacking ..?

[@Parawingdelta2]

My father knew a married couple where the wife just voted the opposite of her husband, just so he knew his vote had been cancelled. A marriage made in Heaven.

[@florence2095]

Did you know my Mother 😂😂😂

[@jackoh991]

The reason she voted opposite is not good. But nothing wrong in general people voting different ways. Although I have to admit I'd have been disappointed if they voted tory in 2024 but I'd have still accepted it

[@anthonyb8600]

And the husband told her who he was going to vote for, of course!

[@witlesswonderthe2nd883]

@jacko991 I should imagine there’s a huge amount of disappointed Labour voters at this very minute, also no I didn’t vote for the tories as I abhor them and Labour for selling the people out.

[@gdog2831]

You spelt Hell wrong.....

[@ornag5046]

As a thirty years educator it breaks my heart that this ignorant woman "teaches" children.

[@jswoleinyourhole2864]

Right. She should be helping kids with gender affirmative care and helping stuff. The boys bathrooms with tampons right?

[@jasonejoness77]

What's ignorance?

[@chrissyday67]

Exactly my thoughts,, I'm a retired teacher

[@joanyow7952]

What makes her different from all the others claiming to be teachers. What did she say the ruffled your feathers?

[@JoanneBoyd-ne4zq]

I love how Ricky is always the smartest in the room! You are a great human! 🥰

[@patallan1465]

😂😅

[@skipperclinton1087]

@JoanneBoyd: Don't forget Victor Davis Hanson. A man of great knowledge and wisdom.

[@Grandude77]

He's not always the smartest in the room and i doubt he would claim he were. Unless it's just him and carl perhaps

[@vincemarshall8550]

No not really ,he virtue signalled the jab ,hes establishment

[@andywatts8654]

Except when he talks about atheism. He may seem cock-sure but that doesn’t make him right

[@CH3NO2Semonious]

In 7th grade, my history teacher told us that there was a lot of history that our text books did not cover, and suggested that we research for ourselves. That led to her being dismissed, and me and my classmates clashing with the establishment ever since. That was in 1966. I don't think anything has changed on that front, except now, the teachers are the ones that recieved that abridged education.

[@artguti1551]

That's why I got off Fakebook 4 years ago.

[@teelo523]

I've recently got twitter again and Ricky is spot on. X breeds hate and no one listens to eachother but has so much to say. Even if you give facts or statistics they just shut it down or deflect. I need to take breaks from it lol

[@skipperclinton1087]

@artguti: I'm way ahead of you. I never was on FB nor any other "social media" platform. I'm from the generation that actually talked to one another, face to face. That way, we could ascertain who was genuine and discard those that weren't. Sometimes, that didn't work either, but your chances were better! Also, it seems like as time goes on it only gets worse. I attribute that to the lack of school yard 'respect' training becoming illegal!

[@trevorpalin4731]

me too. best thing i ever did 😊

[@stevenmclaren2730]

​@@skipperclinton1087you're on social media now

[@maureennewman905]

Went on it in the hope of finding someone ,no luck but did read a few comments on there ,and it wasn’t for me .

[@st3v3ndc]

It should never be unlawful to discuss whats happening in our lives. Healthy discussion leads to healthy minds.

[@GeekRex]

All good but when people spout conspiracy theories and willful ignorance, they will be confronted.

[@st3v3ndc]

@@GeekRex I dont disagree in the slightest m8. Truths and facts are important.

[@williamhutton2126]

@@st3v3ndc Conspiracy theories and willful ignorance are neither truths or facts.

[@st3v3ndc]

@@williamhutton2126 I never said they was.

[@ChristopherHillman]

In the US I Saw the Start of it from 'Right-Wing Conservative AM Radio Hosts' Saying Things Like... "You Have To FIGHT Liberals" "Don't Give Them An Inch" "EverythingThey Say Is Wrong!" ...for 20 LOOOOOOOOOONG YEARS (After that it was Fox & newsMaX and social media wanting the most clicks

[@dma8657]

My dear stepfather fell victim to the AM radio wing nuts. I hated it. I questioned him on the weird rhetoric, and he told me that NPR did all that stuff too .. I had to set him straight.

[@pennyphebey8617]

Thank god I am 74 and will not have to suffer the future.

[@masti733]

You never know, pal, you could have another 30 odd years of it all to go 😅

[@anthonycooper3072]

Hold on the tide will turn in our favour soon. We have to witness this shit show to decide we're not taking it anymore. There is no going back now Too many of us have woken up.❤

[@truth.952]

..strange ...when I was a kid in the 60s aunts and uncles used to say how they wished they were younger...none of my age group say that now..they are just glad they saw the best times and wont be around for the worse times to come

[@steve26553]

I agree with your sentiment, however I fear for the future that my grand children will have to endure.

[@Haberdashery22]

I agree with Steve. If we have any sort of moral compass we should all be in fear of what the future holds for our adult children and grandchildren and so on. I have never understood old people who say "Oh well I don't care because I won't be around to see it". That's a terrible philosophy to live by, surely?

[@toniduncan3316]

I think a lot of people in this country care very deeply so thank you for speaking your mind.

[@leecunningham8050]

Thanks Ricky your keeping me happy through all this insanity

[@grr-OUCH]

Maybe 10 years ago, I was in a conversation on my friend's post on Facebook. I made some comment, someone asked me why I think that. At first, I thought "What, are you crazy? Why would you even question that, it should be obvious", but as I was about to type, I asked myself "Why do I think that?". Instead of an angry/incredulous response, I replied "That is a good question, let me think about that.", then after thinking about it, I realized that my only source for that topic was Fox News. So I pointed that out in a later response. I had not realized how narrow my view was, but that is what happens when you have only one source or only listen to sources with the same narrative.

[@effthegop]

You dodged a bullet :) Welcome to the rational world. We are glad to have you!! Most of the things I have learned have been from mistakes and I am proud to point out that I have learned from them. I will spend the rest of my life trying to do better and be better but that doesn't mean I will be a pushover. Peace

[@tarquin161234]

He's so right. People just pick a side. Ricky and Jimmy Carr - two comedians worth listening to.

[@williamhutton2126]

Freedom of speech is NOT freedom from responsibility or consequences. The idea that you shouldn't be held accountable for things you say is preposterous. Don't be dense.

[@NuLiForm]

Ricky NAILED it!

[@convinceme6676]

I think having these people as teachers hits the nail on the head. How can kids grow up with a critical mind when these folks say Harris is an idiot. No examples, no logical reasoning for their statements. it’s embarrassing.

[@christinehomer2185]

The truth I'd she is.What has She done for the people?Nothing but race bait.

[@joanyow7952]

No one has ever said teachers were the brightest bulbs. The dumbest thing KH did was accept the VP position with Biden. She could have lived out her days as a senator anonymously, safe from the scrutiny of people outside of California. She is tied to Bidenomics and the border, People do not care if you are warm and fuzzy and want everyone to feel good. They want security and a stable economy.

[@ksb2112]

It's disappointing to see Mr. Gervais arguing that both sides of the political divide in America are equally valid or deserve my polite attention. This is the first time we have had an entire political party that actually tried to overturn our last election.

[@Crystan]

Both sides of the political divide does not mean both political candidates, nor does it make for a ringing endorsement of either one. It just means that Republicans and Democrats should be able to come together in solidarity about the things that actually matter. Take the border bill for example, which Trump and his minions love to talk about endlessly - they literally wrote it together with democrats. Most of it was Republican! Yet it was still shot down because Trump didn't want it - didn't want to give Biden the win. We have supporters on both sides not willing to even give an inch to the other side because it almost feels like treason - and that's now how you have reasoned arguments. There are things the democrats do well, and there are things the republicans do well, so it's about time they gave up this pointless bickering.

[@bertdashurt5202]

Thanks Rick. I like that simple slogan you said at one point. Freedom of speech, maybe? Answers should be formed through questions. Absolutely!

[@Hopesprings4ever]

I also believe in freedom of speech, and I agree with what Ricky says. All freedoms, come with responsibility, particularly freedom of speech. Words have power. The power to Ignite the crowd or calm it. The power to wound or to heal. Let’s use our words wisely and question to find understanding.

[@thediddymen1408]

That one woman said Kamala isn't smart, like they are all rocket scientists 🤣🤣

[@TheAntsh]

They aren't but Kamala is much further from rocket scientist than they are

[@hwillow8392]

The interviewer should have said: “And are you? What makes YOU smart?” 🙄

[@sburton84]

And that she "doesn't know what's going on at the border". As if any of them know what's going on there other than the lies that Trump has told them...

[@stopper90004]

Anyone who has studied even the most elementary economic concepts and history understands that price controls automatically cause mis-alocations of scarce resources and ALWAYS result in shortages and black markets. You'd have to be an idiot, or incredibly badly self-educated to not know that elementary fact. She is following in her marxist father's footsteps. Marxism is the most unsuccessful, deadly political and economic theory in history. You literally have to be an idiot not to know that. Beyond that she has stated many times that her goal is "equity" of outcomes, not equal opportunities for everyone. That is the very essence of marxism, no matter how hard she tries to repackage the policy as western, "democratic socialism" or compassionate capitalism. It is straight up marxism and has ruined countless economies and societies because it punishes those who work harder, take risks or invest in educating themselves. It destroys meritocracy, which is the basis for competency in all endeavors. She's a moron.

[@aramboodakian9554]

I get your point. Kamala definitely has certain “smarts” together with a law degree and make it up the political ladder. I think what these women are trying to say is she lacks in common sense or more so her policies are disastrous to the economy and to our very freedoms. She wants to limit free speech, take patents away from companies if they don’t do what she wants, set mandatory prices on goods and services that will cause many more problems than it can fix. And so many more regulations and laws that infringe on individual rights.

[@shellysilver5620]

I saw that interview with those women when it came out and it WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE, if the interviewer would have listed all the accomplishments VP Harris has had. Politics Girl did a great video about her about a month or so ago.

[@TOROLL1]

Spot on Ricky as per usual.

[@bradleyboyer9979]

I am a Trump supporter. Last week, I suggested to a conservative influencer that we should not be overconfident about the election. This influencer posted my profile pic and said I was weak or something to his millions of followers. This was a guy who is supposedly on the same "side."

[@bob-p7x6j]

sounds to me like you are talking about the current UK PM

[@gillianmacnamara3412]

Plenty of examples to choose from. I’m just wondering why him in particular?

[@bob-p7x6j]

@@gillianmacnamara3412 well, he does seem heck bent on throwing anyone in jail who dares to video what is happening in the streets or commenting on the way people are unhappy about the way the country is going...

[@tradeladder146]

That's Bollocks , 14 years of Tories and you blame Starmer. ☹️

[@youwebz]

@@tradeladder146rubbish and you know it.

[@T800yt]

​@tradeladder146 both the same. Tories are scum. Labour is worse

[@christopherbrau5229]

I very much resonate with this.

[@denisbelanger2288]

I am totally with Ricky Gervais!! People don’t want to know both sides. How did we get that way?! It makes it a dangerous messy time. What happened to openness to gain understanding & respect, so much for free speech. It is getting scary & hopeless. I am starting to think that religion is really polarizing us.

[@peterfromgw4615]

Good on you, Ricky. Us Aussies totally agree with you. I’m looking forward to catching up with you Poms in a couple of weeks with a visit to the UK. I’ve travelled to the US many times but will not be going there until they sort their shite out. Grüße aus Australien. Tschüss.

[@dorisryan9981]

Question everything! “We think we know but we don't. That's why we're frequently in error but rarely in doubt.” ~ Dr. Ellen Langer ❤

[@mattdavis7368]

He's talking about Twitter. That is his problem. You want to have a discussion about politics? Social media is NOT the place for it.

[@gremlin5622]

Critical thinking, the art of discussion and debate, curiosity are not tolerated by fascism, communism. That's what we're witnessing, I think.

[@dwo2895]

"That is how we learn. By questioning things. There are no right or wrong questions. Science tries to prove itself wrong. And when it can't, it's got the most right answers SO FAR. I love it when people say that science is flawed because it has been wrong before. How can correcting yourself be a flaw?"

[@Cybertruck1000]

If we ever need Ricky Gervais stating opinions...it's now. Nothing is more important than free speech and also leaving enough space in the debate for a bit of humour.

[@keithalderson100]

Comedians who speak truth to power are the first to be silenced when totalitarianism is on the rise...

[@Cybertruck1000]

@@keithalderson100 He's smart enough to tread lightly. He won't do any tub thumping.

[@petercollins5861]

I like this guy more and more. put the comedians in charge.

[@curiousuniverse438]

I'm secretly in love with Ricky Gervais

[@ptf55]

More people feel like Ricky than is apparent. However, those people have gone silent. Rightfully so. But at some point...when the time is right...I like to think they'll emerge out of hiding.

[@aimirror]

"It's freedom of speech as long as you don't say too much."

[@cheryldavis7813]

To what extent has the adversarial drama filled behaviour of the press in recent years influenced this polarisation? The whole “If it bleeds it leads” culture. Not solely them of course but they have played a part in my view.

[@a88aiello]

People are more comfortable saying rude things because of the safety of anonymity online. Say something offensive online, worst thing is you get chewed out in the comments, say something offensive in person on a buss or at a bar you might get you teeth knocked out. People need to accept the consequences of their actions and that includes the consequences for what you say. Sometimes the consequences seem out of proportion and that's life.

[@chriskelso723]

I hate censorship. I missed a few things he said, because of it. KZbin needs to lay off free speech. Just like the U.K.

[@seanpaddock9889]

Hands up for those who are sick of listening to Americans complain about everything✋

[@RonSonntag]

I agree with most of what you are saying regarding the lack of questioning with one exception: I find most Democrats are more than willing to question and most Republicans want to follow the leader without question. That is why the Democratic party so often seems filled with strife. It is because we DO question everything. Meanwhile, The Fascist Party of America continues to goose-step down the streets with hardly a comment from their representatives.

[@OK-pi6fq]

During the 80s, when the news started to show happy hour segments, it become entertainment as well as news. And there was a deregulation that took place that said that news could be entertainment television. When news became entertainment all the anchors started to voice how they personally felt about everything, and it was very divisive. They no longer just stated the news or events that happened. They told you their personal feelings about the subjects. That is what happened to America. I wanna go back to when the news just stated facts about an event, and we can make our own decision about how we feel about it.

[@Tony-dk1bp]

Ricky is in the George Carlin tradition. Nice to have a replacement to keep us honest. And he is so funny too.

[@IdleByte]

People have forgotten the VP has no job except having a pulse 99% of the time.

[@IdleByte]

@@jackm3040 prove we're there, then they can act. We'll wait...

[@JustME-ft4di]

Philosophy & critical thinking should be the core of the curriculum from junior school. You should work to promote that. “All I know it that I know nothing…” It is so sad to see so many women hating women because they hate themselves.

[@Fghghhufgutjjgfhhfhh]

Hunting Hitler on the History Channel, it all makes sense.

[@astha77]

JE Vance wife, most competent woman I see right now!!

[@myrtillesm3532]

A mature, adult, responsible, fair and ethical leader is needed. Kamela Harris is having fun while people are dying of Palestine in dire situation. Jill Stein

[@dma8657]

Jill Stein is not having any fun?

[@steveg7718]

Free speech can cost you your freedom....

[@AniwayasSong]

Not in THIS American's reality! ;-)

[@dooshkin8552]

why? because your opinions are wrong?

[@dooshkin8552]

how can opening ideas for free speech "cost freedom"?

[@Maliceah]

Thankfully you in the UK have turned things around, we are hoping to do the same in November. There are rumblings in other traditionally red states that are going to turn into avalanches.

[@Keepitkind7]

I used to think free speech was saying what one believes...but now it's often saying ANYTHING, whether believed or not, just to get likes or cause a stir (sometimes dangerous ones.) People are yelling, "Fire in the movie theatre!" everywhere.

[@MattsonJean]

Why interview Trump voters about Harris? If there was something worthwhile in this video, then I apologize. I stopped at 2 minutes in. My brain just went, "OW! MORE TRUMP TRUTHERS" I saw this one chart, and 70% of Trumpers believed him over family, over their doctor, or their pastor. I can't handle that anymore!

[@stephengarner8628]

Where the hell did those women come from. Every single one talked like Trump. I would have had to ask, who stopped the most comprehensive border bill in the past 50 years. Harris or Trump? Every single one would have said Harris. Enough said.

[@mrkjeld]

Bernie Sanders words in financial inequality echoes clearer to the people today, regardless of party, years later. Before we would not dare talk against capitalism, today we call it late capitalism. Socialism or even worse comunism are scary words that haunts us in the past. We lived in an extremely idealistic binary principal belief of capitalism in the US, unable to openly admit the percentages we want of it. Now as inequality increases exponentially from 20 years ago and knocks at our door, it becomes simple to not ignore the complexity needs of the financial system and the need to not fall into 100% into a label of beliefs. A system that leaves 3 people with the same wealth of 160 million people is a fact, a reality not an idealistic principal that shall not be contested, an issue that can and needs to be addressed. The trickle down didn't happen to the bottom, and this is not even a pyramid shape. Wealth inequality at this level, it breaks it hurts us all. History of the previous 10 to 15 years. The movement to fight against the 1% was united, but broken down during a little after 2008 credit boom crash, while banks ran to grab the pile of tax cash during Obama's presidency in order not to spiral the issue further and letting them go bankrupt, which would hurt people greatly on the short run as a result. The fight against the 1% felt to big to tackle and it was fractured into many other movements that were related to this main issue. Inequality, but of gender, of race, of other causes, of which large corporations were quickly to "adopt" those vs dealing with the issue that makes all powerless, the lack of means to financially fight for a common cause. Perhaps to even look up to know what's happening in depth, instead, focusing on bringing food to the table and spend 2 days of the weak recovering, a morning in spiritually without the time to study the details of a political and of a financial system. "Those were the cards that were handed to me, so I'll be honest and work hard for my place in the sun..." Still valid but much harder now and the prize to pay is ever greater for those that fall behind, our neighbors if you are not rich to avoid them. Bernie Sanders, an independent enters as a Democrat because of the rigged 2 party system. Primaries on both parties have being locked on to the registered party you vote for, that alone nullifys any chance of leaving the easy rigged binary system of left vs right. Trump did the same from the other side by the way. Who thinks Robert F Kennedy has a chance on winning, anyone? No matter who they are as an independent, they simply can't win, unless you count the first ever held election with George Washington... Now back to Bernie Sanders during the democratic primaries, upon the chance of him winning the primary under the democratic party, him in 1st, Biden in 5th place was preferred inside the democratic party, but not the people than, the votes were fragmented leaving Bernie Sanders in 1st under those who vote as a democrat on that election with majority, that scared even leaning left news channels at the time, but it was the populous vote. Biden needed some, any, win in order not to appear a forced pick by the democratic party, which he got, and the party forced the other 3 ahead of him to fold in the name of the party. Overnight Biden was in first place and Bernie, with admittedly their innocent voters believing on no compromise, now in 2nd, due to the collection of endorsements from the 2nd, 3rd and 4th place democrat nominees. We won't know who would had won than, Trump or Bernie. Biden won. Now, to present today, we see a quick endorsement for Kamala Harris that eliminated any other contender for the democratic ticket, we see the power financiers donators, PACs internally to force Biden's hand for good or for worse, a reality to see. Even if Biden remained his ticket wouldn't had been contested... Same to be said on the republican side, no real contender to Trump on the republican ticket. The cycle repeats once more, the 2 party ticket, the 2 leaning directions leaves the people having to make binary choices once more. On voting on the lesser evil, in their eyes, on people they initially didn't pick, as a result what our elected officials fight for our constituents becomes predictable, rigged, lobbied. Their speeches talk on where the two contenders contrast (some of these cases needed to be addressed) but not the priority causes for the common good, that is a huge endeavor, that would benefit all that really needs to get done. The fight for delegates became a fight for math precision of where to be in the right places to win, which can distant the feeling of genuine causes regardless of binary leanings and labels, close to a game match with 2 divided fan bases. So we have a miopic vision, lacking long term oversight to solve causes, simply to put out fires, getting hung on our differences some that we only care more once it's on the news... Long-term causes such as inequality of wealth which one day hopefully its importance could be lessen once satisfactorily met to focus further into collective mental and physical health, eventually a more serious global and wild life health, global warming. We may still need to be in a bigger trouble for that one as it would disrupt our current comfort, a trait that all humans seek away from pain... The system put in place is not perfect and when manipulated it can quickly break. We continue to be helmed by president hopeful's put up there with a heavy hand by the party, not picked by us, or better said, we, the people. Here is hope for common dialog for a sustainable long term vision to tackles the common needs for the many.

[@MikeW_is_entertained]

I hear what he’s saying, but I also see they’re are many people who do manage to hold nuanced views. If you know how to speak & explain yourself with facts & reality, you’ll be ok. I find most people complaining about the lack of free speech actually just wanna be able to tell lies & slander others w/o repercussions. The couple of clips played in the video wasn’t compatible with the theme of the video. It was like someone with a clear ideology wanted to make a point about one side.

[@petneb]

If you have to agree with your friends on everything, then there is a chance of 1 in a 1000 (1024) that you will randomly agree on 10 issues and 1 in a million that you will on 20 issues. You will end up lonely and angry If you want to agree on free speech and peaceful coexistence (anti-war etc) you can make friends with 1 in 4 (probably more) and you will love life.

[@Missunderstood103]

Free speech is about communication, not conquering.

[@diilouise]

Yes. As if I only win when you lose. Therefore, you must lose for me to win. Ridiculous.

[@PeterJ-ij6mm]

There's an old saying that people have forgotten. "Just because you disagree with something, doesn't make you right".

[@ShawnPatton-rm2hv]

But things like slavery, abuse, loss of freedom, etc, there is a wrong answer/action.

[@justmyopinion526]

Ricky hit the nail on the head. Critical thinking has evaporated.

[@alan8887]

I wanna get this straight, you are talking about the right, the M.A.G.A's, the Jim Jordans and the MTGreens. I don't see insanity and a lack of critical thinking on the left.

[@thinking102]

not completely no it hasn't ,your statement alone demonstrates what Ricky is saying...speaking in absolutes..nothing has "evaporated" yes, the younger people in our societies has never gained an ability for critical thinking skills and are saturated in "social" (which is utterly unsocial and nasty) media barely lifting their heads to look around them..but there are many more humans in the world that the indoctrinated on SM and their phones.

[@mrt-ji9qg]

@@justmyopinion526 Not really. Free speech is the same as its ever been. What people are actually objecting to is being held accountable for their actions. So whilst I like Gervais, he's on the wrong horse on this occasion.

[@MegaMesozoic]

Well said!

[@MegaMesozoic]

to @justmyopinion526

[@clivefrear1784]

Nailed it. I can’t believe how quickly the UK has changed and how the hostility of opposing factions quickly resort to mindless violence and hatred of each other. We really need to stop and think about what where we are heading. We have a right to free speech just as we have a right to feel offended. Leave it there.

[@miraladak2314]

Free speech should never be absolute. Irresponsible, inflammatory words can have very serious consequences. For far too long, however, legitimate concerns have been ignored or censored, the reaction to which has now turned quite extreme and unhinged by some.

[@crabby7668]

Far better for it to be absolute than tyrants determine what is and isn't free speech. There are separate rules for incitement to violence

[@eddie1330]

Who is allowed to make up the rules without any debate?

[@clivefrear1784]

@@miraladak2314 There does exist an offence regarding inflammatory remarks and words. Not sure of its parameters, but should be sufficient to charge people who are vindictive or who bully.

[@Tesmond256]

@@miraladak2314 you cannot adequately define inflammatory or irresponsible speech, for all intents and purposes any speech can be considered inflammatory or irresponsible. There is no right to free speech in the UK and that is a terrible thing. You can get arrested for making factual statements.

[@maireadtono5132]

Good on you Ricky for spelling it out and showing just how nuts the world has gone.

[@G.A.R.2002]

I make you right ✅️ The world is ruled by stupidity!!!!

[@nelsonhelmutt5076]

@@G.A.R.2002 and that was By Design. a 50 Year Plot slowly Implemented.

[@PrivateSi]

Sure, except for his devout Scientism at the end. Science is corrupted by money & politics and has the power to do the Most Wrong.

[@michaelb2388]

You mean it's political correctness gone mad? 😂

[@nospoon4799]

@@nelsonhelmutt5076 More than 50.

[@user-Tn2Dn]

2:05 I would love if that woman would have been asked what Mike Pence did in his four years. Did she ever see him speak or be in charge of anything? Did she think he was competent?

[@jeremyusry1379]

The only good thing Pence ever did was choosing not to allow fake electors and a sociopath wanna be dictator to go through with their treason.

[@ndsrocks1]

You missed the entire point of the rant and dove right back into divisiveness.

[@thomaselliott4157]

Wokes on one side rednecks on the other thats politics in usa

[@BarryHermans]

When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the losers.

[@MrCanis4]

When all you have left is trassing down your opponent, you are not worth listening to.

[@queenslander954]

@@MrCanis4. I don’t know mate , Trump got to be president by slagging the whole world off.

[@queenslander954]

But hopefully you will be 100% correct in November .. but really you’re absolutely right

[@DeliMeatTree]

​@@queenslander954shhh, you can't criticise their idol.

[@LAMF24]

@@queenslander954 I don't recall him slagging my country off. We've been slamming the useless Biden for years. He was protected by the media for years, till the establishment realised he was an electoral liability and made him stand down from re-election.

[@melanief6113]

I remember a time in the early 80's when everything was acceptable in my world. My friends came from every walk of life, alternate cultures and religions, and that was okay. We did not hate each other. It is so sad to see where we are today. Then again, I'm a scientist so I trust the facts.

[@bewitched3912]

I like the way you think and totally agree with the idea of the 80's. I lived in LA and it was a beautiful melting pot of humanity.

[@TaniaShipman]

Whenever anyone says "don't question this", you know you have to. Great commentary Ricky, I really appreciate everything you said. It's all so true.

[@gjohnson4758]

You can't accuse someone of being incompetent when you don't learn about the actual truth about the person instead of taking a liar's word for it.

[@debrajenkins9211]

Following ignorance to its depths creates a rabbit hole of Alice & Wonderland. They are all about to be...to late.

[@frederiquecouture3924]

​@@debrajenkins9211😮😂❤

[@jswoleinyourhole2864]

Exactly like believing all the people who say men can be women and are okay with men beating up women in violent sports like MMA and boxing. I couldn't agree more

[@HalfCrazy520]

@@jswoleinyourhole2864 This has what to do with VP Harris and if she's smart and competent? Can you imagine any one of these people trying to have an intelligent conversation with someone like Kamala Harris? " *She's not very smart* " Those women saying that are, of course, rocket scientists... Really? A lawyer, a prosecutor, a congressperson, then Vice President? Oh, and a man CAN become a woman or vice versa. No one is asking YOU to do anything. No one is taking anything from you. Live and let live. I agree that you should be born a woman to participate in women's sports. That's not discrimination, it's fairness. Here's the thing: Don't believe in abortion? OK, don't get one. Don't believe in gay marriage? OK, don't marry a dude. Don't support gun rights? OK, don't buy a gun. Don't believe in Islam? OK, stay out of mosques. Don't like drag shows? Don't go to them. We don't get to dictate how other people live. This "freedom" you scream about applies to EVERYONE, not just you. You are not being asked to give up any of your freedom.

[@dorianwhite2826]

Well I will say this, I am open, tell me what she has done?

[@blinky705]

She says "I think she's an idiot" and in the next breath she says "We don't know anything about her." Clearly demonstrates that her mind was already made up.

[@MattMcDade-hy7qz]

Everyone has heard her talk: what can be unburdened for what has been..it’s non stop stupidity from Kamala.. I kind of feel sorry for her:: the Democratic Party is gonna has to step back and basically start over and make new plans for 28’..

[@themightytitan4157]

She's not wrong on that first point though.

[@blinky705]

@@themightytitan4157 Based on what? Harris was a chief prosecutor, state attorney general, Senator and Vice President of the United States. Someone can still be an idiot and achieve one of those positions (look at Trump), but ALL of them? I haven't heard her say anything that would make me think she's not smart. On the other hand, there's JD Vance. And the woman admitted she knew NOTHING about Harris.

[@zulubeatz1]

@@themightytitan4157Because Trump says so ? That is not exactly a good person to agree with on idiocy

[@mikekelly5869]

Mind???😂😂😂

[@AnthahaAnthaha]

Ricky Gervais. A clever man and a decent one. He can see the craziness going on around us and calls it what it is.

[@minbari73]

Champagne socialists are why this mess is happening.

[@bettyriley7295]

Seeing the craziness and calling it what it is, is precisely what all the fighting is about.

[@kaponkotrok]

Yes, but he doesn't directly offer solutions. Known thyself. Be Ricky. 😅

[@caroldaniels5505]

Yep you’re correct, I was taught as a kid “question everything” it’s how you learn !! I’m 67 still doing it 🤣🤣🤣

[@Lily-Bravo]

It's only how you learn if you check the sources and listen to the answers. Too many people only listen to the ones who bolster up their pre held beliefs.

[@ogi22]

Questioning everything works the same as agreeing with everything. And that was Ricky's point. It's not enough to question something. You have to give reasonable arguments for your doubts. That involves a process of discussion with arguments, not with feelings.

[@jasonnehceis3267]

But questioning should come out of a desire to LEARN. To enlighten oneself about something we are unaware of or unknown to us… but this is seen as ignorance and stupidity… and we must not EVER admit that because it’s considered weak and vulnerable. Instead we only seem to ask questions to prove someone else is wrong when they give the “wrong answer” and we THINK we know exactly what the right answer is so we can fire back how ignorant they are. It’s only used as an attack. And when we have a society of people unwilling to learn and only wanting validation for their points of view, then it’s just about engaging in a war of righteousness and egotism.

[@joannetyrrell364]

Constantly gets me into trouble...

[@vjglucky7]

If you question whether Trump is the best candidate you are on the right track (assaulted women; stole employer’s confidential documents intending to be interesting to ignorant people by doing so and intending to sell potentially dangerous confidential information; called followers to violence; lied for years about birthplace of someone knowing questioning it will make ignorant people believe it …) though questioning what you are told and can verify is an EASY issue to understand. Russia wants you to question what you know and can see-Putin bankrolled Trump’s success-question that assertion, to learn that it is true. A foreign election interference agent, leader of a foreign nation, wealthy controversial oligarch, who wants bad and not good for America. Question, yes, don’t mistake scorn from jackals as real information. Improving lives of most is not a priority of Trump’s.

[@JBHogan]

Ricky's the best.

[@patallan1465]

sounds like he's keeping all his options open and ends up saying nothing at all.

[@lookilookibuthearingtooi]

Didn't he say transphobic stuff in his latest comedy special. That's why I stopped watching it.

[@lufcharrison2234]

@@patallan14650:00 try again

[@Morgan-ed7js]

Thank you Ricky - we need you mate

[@TheRaspberry82]

Thank you Ricky ❤ from USA

[@mosesantonio9868]

Probably the most sensible thing I've heard online for ages

[@paneko1]

Did you ever researched Russian disinformation farms and Putin’s agenda to divide western nations within and take over, with Sputnik Media propaganda, Africa’s dictatorships? Or why EU has 4 ultra right governments?

[@leespiderpod]

The best place to have a chat is still down the pub

[@mrsteve170]

Depends what pub. Awful lot of sensitive people about nowadays. "You can't say that" types. No jokes allowed. That's because pubs have changed drastically over the last 20 years. Also, proper pubs will be gone in the next 20.

[@AniwayasSong]

Or just chilling at home, hopefully around a merry firepit/BBQ with friends/family/associates! :-)

[@DaveBloke-tg5wv]

That's why they are killing our centuries old pub culture!

[@JanisThompson-yx8fn]

Depends on the pub, bub❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@jayjay-71]

Nah... you will be in prison within 5 mins

[@catfrab]

I loved Stephen Fry's take on the situation: "It's become more important to be right than to be effective". Sad but so true.

[@AroundTheWorldWithEase]

What? If you're wrong and effective, you're Hitler. What are you saying?

[@andywilliams4407]

I gave up social media years ago. I like nothing better than having a good chat with people about the world and I was finding it too easy to try to correct ill informed people about things and I was getting dragged into too many arguments that I knew I shouldn’t but couldn’t help myself sometimes. Best stay off social media is my belief now

[@johnnyboy1586]

And you get your comments taken down for some trivial remark

[@youwebz]

The irony that you’ve commented here is sweet….

[@tommytato3988]

⁠@@youwebz”..and I was finding it too easy to try and correct ill informed people people…” hahaha. That comment sums up the writer of the comment to a tee.

[@lookilookibuthearingtooi]

Really? Then why are you on youtube?!?!?

[@hughfawcett4333]

It's a very platform for debate. People need to talk not hide behind a keyboard

[@soymajia]

If you don't know anything about Kamala, how can you say she's done nothing?

[@TS-bj8my]

FOX fiction, Newsmax , heck even MSNBC etc all have an agenda and the NEWS is not it.!

[@seanmcdonald4686]

Willful ignorance.

[@DecimatorPrime]

Because My Lord and Savior told me, you know - Trump.

[@justme-in2jb]

@@DecimatorPrime Sorry, no, because some have the ability to see and think for themselves and didn't wait for the next round of boosters or take the initial jab, no matter who was calling it safe. They had zero information except the CDC's push, which had been proven to be a joke. Fauci himself was against wearing mask and jabs that hadn't been proven until all of the fear mongers pushed him over the edge. Worst thing Fauci did was cave to the politics and not back the practicing medical professionals that were keeping people treated on the front lines, not the political "doctors", the actual medical professionals. Trump's perfect jabs and moving the Israeli Capital to Jerusalem were two of his worst decisions.

[@debb6393]

They all appeared very sad indeed. Surely they can’t think Trump is competent? Definitely critical thinking skills gone.

[@christophermusson4479]

Articulate, erudite and beautifully observed. Another voice of reason that needs to be heard, thank you .

[@nikolassa80]

I deleted my Twitter account about a year ago, It was making me an angry person. You liked one of my tweets once which I appreciated. Thanks for always being willing to call out the insanity happening in the world 😊

[@athelstan927]

It's better with Musk... he's a global hero ! FB is the devil 😢

[@t3br00k35]

Same🎉

[@Cepheidvariable]

Me too, it's all toxic now.

[@bobkoroua]

You know this isn't Ricky right? 🙂

[@BrianKeary]

Same here, done with that twitter bullshit

[@Jay-Leigh]

I find myself sighing with it all.

[@Bakers_Doesnt]

Comedians often excel in things they adopt as their secondary roles. I think it derives from an ingrained appreciation of absurdism vs existentialism and the ability to meld the two.

[@brianburke8035]

Interesting point. Ricky studied Philosophy at University, so he knows how to think. But he's got tons of good old common sense and intuition and great at putting across simply

[@p.buxton3896]

It’s why they are the first to be censored when a regime moves in.

[@maxsteiner1964]

"Shes an idiot" Why do you say that? "Cos I don't know anything about her" Nailed it.

[@kathleendubois7128]

👏

[@KarlBean-pb9zf]

How can they possibly support a vile man like Trump?! They sure know about HIM!!

[@LAMF24]

She is an idiot though. I've listened to her speaking.

[@donnagolder7893]

Better to say it’s not obvious what she has accomplished with her vast knowledge.

[@l.w.tomaso6277]

Another thing that bothers me in these interviews is that they don't fact check a lot of the times. I've never seen this particular interview so I don't know if they did fact check those women but that's also a partial part of the problem is if they're not getting the news even when they're being asked the questions, then they're not ever getting the real news.

[@heronimousbrapson863]

Social media has definitely changed the nature of discourse, and not often for the better.

[@silvermovermedia9737]

Ricky is honest fearless clear and direct

[@naomilu9910]

Right on, Ricky Gervais. Thank you for imparting your insights, and all that jazz.

[@TattooedGranny]

Curiosity, compassion and critical thinking. Teach those in kindergarten.

[@nickchiodo5815]

That is basically what it comes down to. Education has been left behind in this climate. They should keep cutting the money going towards education.

[@effthegop]

Until recently, I thought these things were just in our DNA. I always felt I came by them naturally as did everyone else. I think I was wrong :)

[@lindencoleman9360]

3:32 Did they really bleep out the word “ violence “ ??? So, people are so sensitive, they can not even handle hearing the word violence ???

[@jefferyschic]

It could trigger some, a few maybe but some. It doesn't seem to take much anymore

[@davidahamilton8195]

It's the you tube algorithm. If you say certain words you get demonetized. It has nothing to do with people it's about making money. Period

[@lindencoleman9360]

@@davidahamilton8195 “ nothing to do with people it’s about making money. “ …… The root of ALL the problems in the world right now.

[@favian3419]

Excellent mr gervais. Thank you for your sanity and wisdom 👍👍

[@mogadon7]

UK - REFERENDUM ON MASS IMMIGRATION

[@Bob-zs3ro]

These women need to Not Gorge on Food, out of those Seven women, sitting there only two look healthy. America will Eat Itself. Vote TRUMP.

[@timflowers1490]

Don't you now think it has all been planned, deliberately engineered and is now being implemented Ricky? Hegelian dialectic, or problem, reaction, solution. This method basically involves fabricating or intensifying a problem, offering a draconian solution, then settling for a “compromise” that nevertheless furthers the intended goal.

[@kerenasmith1120]

Part of the Agenda definitely

[@mrofnocnon]

And the goal is, can only be, our destruction. Makes no sense.

[@SageRosemaryTime]

Wonderful that Free Speech gets a mention . Modern Dogma . Well said .

[@Louisemcguire]

Ricky’s voice feels so important in the climate we’re living in. Keep going Ricky love ❤

[@kathleendubois7128]

This is frightening. Where are these women from? I don't know how you all sleep at night😢

[@jonfox8010]

And one of them was a teacher! Heaven help the poor children that she teaches

[@Martyn-b4n]

Bang on Ricky,,,, ✌️👏👏

[@Goodness726]

If your a centrist they say you can’t be. You have to be one side or another, like life is black and white. we all know that life is not that simple

[@NoahBodze-pm9ok]

Most centrists are uniformed idiots who spell “you’re” wrong but say they’re centrists for their own naive self esteem.

[@effthegop]

You can be a centrist but in the end we have only left and right to choose from. Personally I see the choices as far right and center and the choice is simple. I'm not putting a felon in charge of anything.