Shocker! A real Senate debate

[@andrewgeer2167]

I’d be much more confident in American politics if we saw this kinda of debate in congress

[@andrewtran6429]

Yes

[@lucaseastman1877]

Do you mean today rather than then?

[@lucaseastman1877]

@@IanMalcolm-rw5pn "if we saw this kinda of debate in congress". You mislabeled his argument. Try again.

[@AndreiStoen]

OMFG all I hear is it's the otherside to blame, garbage bullshit. No wonder Rome is falling.

[@michaelshishido8151]

Yes

[@theschoolofhistory6126]

They both made good points, were respectful when they disagreed, but remembered at the end of the day they were Americans

[@ogot344]

Loved it

[@sebibalbi]

América is a continent asshole

[@juliansearcie1758]

Country over political party

[@YouScareMe1]

@@sebibalbi North America is a continent. South America is a continent. The Americas is North and South America. *America is the shortened name of The United States of America* Stop bitching

[@tomkurtz3848]

@@sebibalbi what’s your problem?

[@Cohdiboi]

This is the KZbin algorithm’s way of saying “this could be American politics but you playin”

[@Cohdiboi]

@@connordavis2345 this is not disgusting. This is government functioning in a healthy manner and doing what it’s supposed to do. What would you rather see these two men doing? Not having a civilized debate? Not working towards a solution? Digging their heels in and not compromising to the point it leads to a government shutdown?

[@kevindam1946]

@@connordavis2345 Source?

[@P4ANTOMxGAMING]

@@connordavis2345 dude, you need some sources 😂 stop tryna act like you’re some enlightened political god ☠️😂

[@Canation89]

@@connordavis2345 Do you have proof if this is legit

[@Canation89]

@@connordavis2345 that's not exactly giving me evidence where did you get that information from can you show the link or the place of where you got the Information?

[@slaqasdq8787]

This was boring as hell. Like politics should be.

[@colbymcarthur7871]

it’s been too long, i hope this comes back soon

[@mrstealyogirl231]

Hell no. This was an actual discussion of ideas

[@alex20776a]

Today it's a personality show.

[@quinm]

Y

[@upstateNYfinest]

Wait, where are the personal insults? Is this a political discussion? Im 20 so all i know is the awful political climate of the past 10 years

[@Bigdogspyke]

John McCain: voted against Obamacare BUT John McCain was the sole Republican who saved it.

[@Coolio-tv7lv]

He wasn't the SOLE republican who saved it, but he was the deciding vote.

[@James-nl5pr]

Don’t remind me

[@ArikHarv]

Opportunist decision

[@Bigdogspyke]

@@ArikHarv yeah Opportunity to get shunned from the party you defended your whole life.....

[@Dargin]

@@ArikHarv It's almost like people change their opinions based on data and experience. Wow crazy!

[@ms1878]

Disagree completely with most of his politics. But I have such great respect and love for John McCain. RIP, you are greatly missed

[@bipulsoti7368]

Indeed. He had solid principles and didn’t just follow party leaders. Anyone who can do that is respectable

[@Bonkasneeze]

He is/ was a dying breed. One of the last politicians to vote personal ideas over party

[@freddymaldonado4367]

He deserves our respect regardless of the party he’s in. He was a hero. But I still gotta respect Senator Durbin cause I’m one of his constituents.

[@alphazero5614]

@@Bonkasneeze no they only show you that since thats what gets clicks

[@spiceberry167]

@@alphazero5614 is he wrong?

[@matthewlarsen5961]

This is so tame compared to British and Australian politics

[@SAwyerD14]

+Sam Reynolds pics or it didn't happen

[@MrFerrell55]

+Matthew Larsen What else could you expect from Australia?

[@austinherrick9429]

+Matthew Larsen Americans wish that our Congress was able to debate in the same way that the House of Commons does. This example is actually a rarity in this country. It is very rare that Republican and Democrats get to debate like this.

[@nwodon8481]

you moron, its not for your entertainment, its for the direction of the country!

[@mohamedshelare153]

British parlement created this senate

[@justincenters2806]

So we all ended up here today somehow

[@josearauz48]

indeed, indeed

[@Bigdogspyke]

McCain died and Trump called him a traitor.... When he was arguably one of the most principled men in the Republican Party. He saved Obamacare too

[@johnwaffleh2p70]

Jelliot Williams and that’s why he was failure and a traitor

[@Bigdogspyke]

@@johnwaffleh2p70 lol I’d be uninsured without McCain so whatever And you wonder why the republicans lost Arizona 😂😂😂

[@Tillermiller868]

@@johnwaffleh2p70 dude fought for your rights. Have some respect.

[@immaculateboy]

Really glad to see a mature debate in the senate. Let's hold this up for the rest of those in congress.

[@prettybullet3845]

I agree. It's great to watch a debate conducted by mature people with respect shown towards one another as opposed to a free for all with people screaming /cussing at one another. One time while watching a political debate several kids made the comment that it wasn't all that exciting to watch. I guess they were expecting fireworks to go off or for a fist fight to possibly break out. LOL

[@taylorb7191]

Fast forward to 2020 and Feinstein is cancelled for saying something nice to Lindsey Graham 😂

[@warlordofbritannia]

Fast forward to 2023 and GOP Congressfolk were heckling during the State of the Union

[@i5sproductions]

I miss McCain. Real politician. Even tho my opinions are different, he was a thorough and humbled man to argue with, and i admire that. John McCain was a true hero in many different ways.

[@angelzamora3835]

I feel you

[@yx44922]

now in 2020, Aidan Hall, you and I probably more appreciate even if McCain is the president, our country ought to be on a better route than right now! I can't imagine McCain would OKAYED 220K American death like Trump did on cov19!

[@olayemichayah466]

@@yx44922 fool. Did Trump kill them?

[@yx44922]

@@olayemichayah466 shithead like u are just trash when u started with “fool”, so let me fool around and say this: when ur family is one of 220k dead, I hope u dump fk can have the gut to say “did Trump kill my sicked family member?” And I hope u have enough money 💰 to body bag ur family member believing in your president in diapers!

[@lynx7631]

He was a real statesman in ADDITION to being a great politician

[@AquaAtia]

What a surprisingly refreshing political debate where cooler heads won out. This was just a cordial discussion and not the usual mudslinging and religious rhetoric to make for sound bytes

[@BruhWhyDidTheyChangeThis]

Ya it was a decade ago

[@AndrewJ9673]

Thats because this was before the rise of the Progressive Movement and the Nuclear Option. Most of this chaos only started with Obama’s second term, as the anti war movement and rhetoric ramped up alongside BLM, Antifa, the LGBT rights movement, and most of the other stuff that has caused the country to go so radical. Progressivism has destroyed moderation and continues to do so. This General Election showcases it more than anything. We had half the nominees of a dominant political party endorsing the desecration of institutions such as the Electoral College, the Senate, and the Supreme Court. Why? Because they appeal to the Progressives and Radical millennials who dont care to understand the importance of our institutions. Radical pushes for extreme actions will destroy this country’s stability if we do not push back.

[@Jeffc0987]

@@AndrewJ9673 and this kind of "the other side is responsible for all our problems" is exactly what's wrong with our country.

[@thepoptropicashow]

A rare moment of civil and respectful discussion over wholesome principles... expect less and less of this come whoever the next president is.

[@tylerevans2789]

I come from the future: You are correct.

[@hiruharii]

I come from the deep future. Oh, nuts.

[@ponderoustomes9005]

Maxwell Accurate as fuck under Trump

[@ReviewingMagnet]

young ronin Cause this is Trump's fault of course

[@ponderoustomes9005]

TheLegend27 You fuckers were saying "you can't say you inherited these problems" to Obama, now you cheer every time Trump says "I inherited this mess"

[@williams122bw]

Phenomenal debate and class act on both of them. Senator McCain was a force to be reckoned with and a hell of a parliamentarian. Lord rest his soul. Grateful to still have Senator Durbin around.

[@locutus94]

Politics: my favorite reality television show.

[@allanmherrera]

+locutus94 It's often called "show business for ugly people". Lol

[@YPR4022]

locutus94 I want to see fighting between Democrats vs Republican,leftists n other minorty parties in USA Parliament as like Ukraine,india,south Africa,korea,taiwan n other countries...

[@squidshave10tentacles58]

It's got more reality than any reality tv show ever has.

[@stormspotterdavidS]

I agree I might become a politician

[@msrikavya9651]

Soooooo true man! Exactly man! Amazing! That's so true!! I think you are able to feel me

[@ohmyjooosh]

John McCain is a strong example of a Republican. He respectfully argues with his opponents rather than chewing them down like the clown of a president we have now.

[@bjehulk]

He also was a RINO and is the only reason we still have this terrible healthcare system from Obama

[@brendan1827]

bjehulk Trump has denounced the last two Republican nominees for president as RINO’s, both men have been in the party longer than trump ever even considered running for office. Stop buying into everything the man says and thinking critically for half a second. Who is the real RINO? ITS TRUMP.

[@connorrobertscaptures1275]

@@bjehulk this supposed terrible healthcare is what have saved thousands of lives in this pandemic

[@bjehulk]

@@brendan1827 They are RINOS though, and terrible presidential candidates too. That is why they lost. Both Romney and McCain were globalists, they supported trade deals that hurt the American worker and they were weak on immigration. Trump is the embodiment of putting Americans first.

[@bjehulk]

@@connorrobertscaptures1275 Saved? What about the 120 million people who lost their good insurance plans because of Obamacare?

[@CrustyAlan12]

Algorithm got me here. This is the kind of civility I am desperate to throw a vote at.

[@GilesAskim]

Here goes the KZbin algorithm again

[@courtneymelody4847]

This made my jaw drop! I can't believe this actually happened! I hope we see this kind of civil debate more often!!!

[@markoneill8188]

Ull not see that for a long time.

[@jesses5465]

Crying shame that McCain was never president. He would have been amazing for bi partisanship and doing what’s right for the people.

[@coonalisa230]

Palin was a poison.

[@sojutime]

Wish the U.S. had something comparable to U.K.'s Questions for the Prime Minister.

[@TheTheultimategamer]

sojutime This greatly lacks the hot fire banter that PMQ has

[@soccerlovin1]

sojutime It is more civilized, instead of mp(s) trying to one up each other and the pm.

[@stianbirkholz]

+sojutime The United States has a different system where the upper house (Senate) and the lower house (The House of Representatives) are both equal in power, whereas in the UK The House of Lords has lost much of its forer privileges. You don't see debates like these in the House of representatives however, the Senate have both longer and 'stronger' debates, and you need a 3/5 majority to pass anything there.

[@TayDays1128]

There hasn't had a good Prime minister for the UK since Thatcher, so there's no point in questioning the current ones.

[@chukwudiilozue9171]

We generally end up calling that whatever TV show the president is on and his (someday her) Press Secretary usually does it daily.

[@Caiphex]

9 years ago, before Obama's second term, before Donald Trump, and with remaining stalwarts willing to discuss and debate cordially across the aisle. I miss this version of American politics

[@SuperLamarrio64DS]

Back when some of these people had dignity

[@davidmontez5779]

Just asking why you said Obama’s second term, what changed?

[@Caiphex]

@@davidmontez5779 the principal point of why I included it was to better understand when this was. Country still trying to deal with the recession and the tea partyists enjoying their ride up the ranks but still before the major partisanship and rancor settled in.

[@Caiphex]

@@connordavis2345 as opposed to shouting at people I disagree with stamping my feet in the ground and refusing to either compromise or even acknowledge their position? That sounds like you're going to get a lot done there.

[@Cohdiboi]

@@connordavis2345 I don’t think anyone disagrees that even before the Trump administration, our government was never perfect. But I think you’re being entirely too critical if you’re going to say either of these senators were part of the problem.

[@CpWuzHere]

It is so nice to see people that just want to govern well and talking candidly with each other. This shows there are good people in our government that just want to help even if it is in different ways.

[@lud3re384]

Most people find these kind of debates boring - I love it.

[@paytonreddy1745]

Who else is coming back in 2020 wishing that our politicians’ acted like this?

[@aryanghomi1804]

McCain is winging this like a college presentation.

[@jemeeladams1197]

Lol finances were never his strong suit

[@plushbatfan]

Six days ago John McCain passed away. Would never forget about that legendary hero! ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️

[@r0se838]

I'm glad that it was so civil, but McCain is literally arguing for trickle-down economics here. That's frustratingly wrong, in my opinion.

[@phillyop338]

we need this kind of decorum restored everywhere

[@Traewing]

This was a real debate. Wow. Wonderful. Whats happening today is such a travesty.

[@greylatern]

Holy crap a mature debate. That wasn't grandstanding or other childish pandering behavior we have all grown to despise. Just need to add real educated experienced experts from the proper field giving them their information and we could ACTUALLY BE Great again.

[@comradedoggie5354]

why and how is this being recommended to us all 9 years later, are we all on a political video spree / spiral? lmao

[@tanveerhasan2382]

Probably

[@blueknight07]

After the debates, opposing senators could probably then go for a drink or dinner and not be hateful to one another. We never get this now and it's quite sad.

[@nathangriffin2201]

Why is it getting recommended to everyone 9 years later

[@marysavini8568]

This is how Congress is supposed to function! Honest, respectful debate. Both make very good points! These are good men, working toward making are country work appropriately.

[@davidbirkman119]

I miss John McCain 👍🇺🇸

[@vastsleep7152]

McCain and Durbin are great politicians. Rip John mccain

[@ksyap3394]

NO NO NO NO, you should watch Malaysian Parliament debate, THAT is only a real debate.

[@jakem4002]

Two great statesman. If only we can go back to this and not MAGA lunacy.

[@TheBallotBoxShow]

where are all the comments what

[@Bigdogspyke]

This was before bots and trolls took over...... Literally bots make up on average 30-50% of all KZbin comments these days. Some websites got rid of their comments section because it was 90% + bots

[@xaviercastillo201]

And after this debate they had burgers for lunch together

[@tylergallagher9936]

Can we all have these types of debates in society today? Imagine how united we could be if we did...

[@allanmherrera]

It's nice to see a candid deliberation unlike the usual talking points speeches.

[@TheChosennn]

Both made good points. Both were respectful. Both agreed to disagree and remembered at the end of the day they’re Americans. It’s sad that American politics isn’t like this anymore

[@nic5435]

No matter what side you are on here, i think we all can agree that this is far better than Debating On Twitter

[@benkindberg5992]

Two real debaters throwing their weight around in the Senate. Really impressive.

[@allthingstravon21]

We need more of this today. Each side picks their senator or congress member for that debate and they respectfully and TRUTHFULLY debate the issues. Regular, routine, monthly House and Senate debates would bless our nation beyond belief.

[@Nostalgic9080]

This is one time where both sides made good points I wish that would happen more

[@ancylostomiasis]

You call this a debate? Well compare to the UK parliament...

[@FlyByWire1]

Lex Parsimoniae i wish our debates were like yours. i love them!

[@ancylostomiasis]

***** Sorry I'm not Englishman but I share the same feeling. Their debates are funny and pointless.

[@davidsegun]

Lex Parsimoniae eh

[@glossygloss472]

Debate doesn't mean bickering/ Bantor. When it comes to the US, debating is done better than the U.K.

[@ancylostomiasis]

LOL like throwing snowball on the podium to prove your point?

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

We gather here today, to ostensibly say forever farewell should the orange is elected again...

[@ColePhillips]

i’m a liberal but I respect John McCain and his debating style so much!

[@andrewmaizejr6931]

I can dig this liked the way they kept saying if my good friend from Arizona Illinois

[@xadamtriplettx]

I'm pretty sure it's a rule that they aren't allowed to address eachother by name

[@beneyweneys]

Pretty sure no one would bat an eye if someone from either side of the aisle called another person "the idiot from ___"

[@victorzarenin9286]

This was definitely in the pre-Trump era. It was far from great then, but I just compare this to the discussion now and it is depressing.

[@jennaramos1229]

Give tax cuts to the middle class I sure as hell will put it back into the economy I can actually buy stuff and a house

[@davidgarrett0x]

That'll be cool Jenna

[@sionsmedia8249]

This almost looks like Britains Prime Minister Questions, which is every week.

[@adrian1622]

OMG you mean EVERY SINGLE WEEK? How they find what toppics to discuss so often?

[@yao052]

@@adrian1622 well it's mainly an Q&A format in which the opposition and the Prime Minister own party members get to ask questions about issues concerning their constituents.

[@adrian1622]

@@yao052 Interesting. True democracy. Congrats

[@embrao]

John McCain: I don't like his policies, In fact I hardly agree with anything he says. However, there is not a doubt in my mind that he cared for every American. That there's not a dishonest bone in his body. He's a patriot who loves his country through and through and would've been a president that Americans on all sides could be proud of and look to. RIP John McCain, a patriot, a veteran, and a family man. His life was one of service and he'll go down in history for it.

[@DewyPeters96]

This is so much more civilised than debates in UK House of Commons. At least people can finish their sentence without having to fight off a squabble of waving paper seagulls and a reverberation of jeers.

[@matthewbrooks2757]

Not as fun though

[@QRAndrew]

+Dewy Peters UK debates are great when it's a contentious issue being discussed.

[@vitesse_arnhem]

Abolish the Senate!

[@michaeltnk1135]

So we all got recommended this at the same time?

[@carsonballou6850]

It seems so

[@manbehindacameras1617]

A least this was better then today's Congress

[@MiloshFitzroy]

If only we had intelligent and polite debates like this all the time in congress.

[@alphazero5614]

news almost always shows the bad since thats what gets clicks

[@mattmay7109]

You call this intelligent?? McCain babbled and talked like he had a mouth full of shit 🤣🤣

[@javaposition]

Wow. My how things change Respect

[@cldkg]

Thia is not debate. No one is interrupting.

[@S0nyToprano]

It’s possible to have debates when you show up to work. In office.

[@norsemoen]

The algorithm is intentional. The youtube genies think we need to see a coherent debate to remind us what this can be like.

[@Hannibal54689]

I miss McCain a true Republican. Not this hot mess we have now.

[@cyin974]

A truly constructive debate, one that leaves the participants feeling anything but more respect of their opponents

[@tracey9754]

My hero John McCain RIP. 2022.

[@BennyOkay]

“Why can’t all republicans just roll over to us like McCain??”

[@DimasShkrebets]

POLITICANS IN AMERICA ARE THE BEST. they are like Brothers,Loyals,Fathers,Mega Polited, Friendly.

[@brandonalan1513]

WolverineImortal watch some other videos. This NEVER happens. Democrats like to shout out and disrupt the last two speakers bc they think there's corruption even on their own bills that pass...

[@DimasShkrebets]

Brandon Alan Leftitsts are bunch of nuts!!!

[@giovannirey8138]

these men make me want to be a senator. rest in peace john mccain

[@arn4775]

Lol. I'm not even american and this somehow ended up in my recommended

[@Ezylrybs]

The guy behind McCain with the red tie is so unbelievably still

[@fizwizzle1989]

I was trying to figure out which piano piece he’s playing.

[@paru-chinbaka5214]

This and the Utah Ad calling for civility 💛💙💙💛

[@ghostwriter94]

I wish our congress was like the British Parliment, that would be the best T.V!!

[@李Michael-m5b]

This is true politics. It's tell us why United States is the strongest country in the world.I'm from Taiwan,In Taiwan political no one politician just like this debate in USA Congress .

[@Strothy2]

RIP Mr. McCain, thanks for saving obamacare

[@danmantanran]

John McCain is great!

[@etx007blue2]

I like this debate, they used FACTS, not conspiracy theories.

[@muhtasimchowdhury1443]

lmao look at us

[@evanginsburg2511]

Sad how fast the respect each party had for each other has fallen so fast as a more progressive leaning person I vastly respect McCain and think he would of made a outstanding president

[@tylerwinkle323]

Half the comments: No idea how I got here. I'm stupid, blame the youtube algorithm. Other half: Wow so this is what Congress used to do.

[@truthhurts9036]

John McCain deserved to be a President

[@yao052]

In 2000 yes. In 2008, hell no.

[@Durrpadil]

"I'd like to respond to my colleague through the chair." *holds nearby chair against ear like a cellphone* I'm sorry. Just trying to introduce humor into the situation.

[@etienelamaine9392]

I miss men like John McCain. How much better would our country be if we had them.

[@Alffovinni]

McCain- the last republican to have dignity and intelligence.

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

This kind is more common in a Parliament than a Congress

[@lucasthomas568]

Can we go back to civil dialogue like this, please? The country needs it desperately

[@ericsteph4307]

How refreshing. Agreeing to disagree.

[@HDobson24]

I cannot even remember the last time this happened. No one actually debates in Congress anymore.

[@salilbhatnagar]

Can we plz go bag to this boring way of debate over the current shouting matches?!

[@andrew3939]

I do love how this has just been recommended to everyone now. 43 comments as of posting.

[@thanhdinh3179]

Why can’t government be like this all the time?

[@bobbyadams8889]

It used to be like this until Trump fucked it up

[@gee6457]

Actual debate from both sides using factual information and maintaining a smooth constant stream of exchanges with humorous moments. Not to mention, mutual recognition of the roles they play in government. How times seemed much more exciting.

[@DH-en1ql]

The tax cuts in the 80's may have helped but I don't think that was supposed to last forever. Only to be used to grow the economy, then raise the taxes once individuals are making enough. Trickle down economics is just like any form of a singular piece of a government mandate. But it loses it's potential when the economy is ever-changing. It's true that it could help in a major financial crisis but, it doesn't need to exist in the filler years when prosperity is happening.

[@TheRockape26]

I would dearly like to G W Bush face a British parliament "Prime Minister's Question Time" it an hour of Debating. GWB would have just finished stuttering as the 06 minutes ran out.

[@wcruzwc62]

I am a Chicago, Illinois born residing in Puerto Rico with parénts originally from Puerto Rico, As you know Puerto Rico belongs to the United States, but it's not part of the United States, and the Commonwealth senators here when they debate, most of the time they Take as something personal and not discuss the ideas what it is suppose to be. I think this a great example on how to conduct a debate. Good for Senator McCain as for Senator Durbin.

[@illegitimateotaku794]

Funny how this got recommended to me

[@sisik96]

Yup 👋🏿

[@frankromeo3351]

We need more debates exactly like that one. They both made good points and were respectful.

[@elidames6889]

Rest in peace Senator

[@RozeyH]

Dick Durbin wrecking McCain. Get 'em senator!!