The Filibuster Has Always Been Racist, and It’s Time for It To Go | The Amber Ruffin Show

[@SteveSmartPoetryandMusic]

'They're probably gonna do a racism'. Amber, your playful use of language is a delight!

[@ObscureRP]

"You know... like police." Oof! Just brutal. Here all day for the real talk.

[@mwater_moon2865]

Though not totally true! the police are also used against poor people and brown people, they didn't even rate a bill to be filibustered ;)

[@FaeQueenCory]

Hey, Strom Thurmond does *NOT* have the most klansman sounding name. Tom Cotton exists.

[@jdunlap850]

A worthy successor.

[@PrydeWater901]

Amber Ruffin’s “How Did We Get Here”. The nicest way to get the shittiest information.

[@creativewriter3887]

It's like "Schoolhouse Rock" for adults!!

[@PrydeWater901]

@@creativewriter3887 you gotta put that one up so EVERYONE can see it!!!!

[@creativewriter3887]

@@PrydeWater901 Thanks! I'll make a separate comment so all can see! :) "The more you know.". lol

[@neen42]

Understandable, entertaining, and memorable.

[@stoodmuffinpersonal3144]

Exactly

[@Omni0404]

I wonder how long Amber has wanted to host her own show like this. She's killin' it

[@kevinhanson6106]

WORD!

[@neen42]

We've needed her for a loooong time!

[@jazzanarchy]

How did we get here? Racism. This has been, how did we get here.

[@RankinMsP]

😆☺️😁👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@HolyGhostofBobbyLupo]

So why vote Democrats again?

[@wim0104]

they can email it in!? what they get paid for!?

[@AnimefortheLazyman]

“...like police.” That was an amazing line.

[@HolyGhostofBobbyLupo]

...the Democrats

[@morganwright9108]

“Oh, you sweet, summer child...”

[@jsl151850b]

Bless your heart!

[@CanItAlready]

I was not prepared for that. LOL

[@kevinhanson6106]

That was so sweet and old timey Southern!

[@CatherinePearl100]

@@kevinhanson6106 True, but it’s from game of thrones, the Northerners’ name for a naive person.

[@purplepride7]

How did we get better info from a comedian than school? Preach it Amber!

[@wakandaforever616]

Because the whole foundation of school is to make you a better worker not a better thinker

[@benzaiten933]

because those approving textbooks, curriculum and employment are backwards GOP racists themselves - or at least in the south.

[@sambathehusqueen9909]

America has an indoctrination system, education is dangerous to the establishment.

[@TeacherTaj]

@@benzaiten933 Educator here: text books for history are only approved by a Texas-based parental organization that leans toward White-Nationalism very heavily, and has for the last 30 years; proof. Preach sister.

[@MaryamofShomal]

Republicans.

[@audrawarrick3118]

Amber makes my life so much happier. I want her to have a nightly show on network so I can, hopefully one day, go see her in person. Smart, funny, caring. She's the friend we all need.

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

I agree with Amber. If you’re going to pull a filibuster, you should have to stand in pointy, uncomfortable shoes and talk the whole time. Let’s see how long these senators last then.

[@SL-lz9jr]

While wearing Spanx !

[@Miollvynir]

"Theeeeey're probly gonna do a racism." Yes. Yes they are.

[@HolyGhostofBobbyLupo]

...theeeeeyre property Democrats

[@deamenique]

Amber has ruined all other late night for me. She needs a nightly show!

[@GameJeannie]

Yes, please!

[@ammaleslie509]

Worth waiting for though. Like John Oliver. And keeps the quality really high.

[@creativewriter3887]

I know, right? I mean, that's a big YES for a show that's entertaining AND educational for adults! Who knew?

[@vo.544]

I believe she does. On Peacock.

[@TehMomo_]

John Oliver, Amber, and Seth Meyers are the only Late night people I watch anymore

[@williamsimkulet7832]

I'm okay with the "old" filibuster; let them actually bother to stand up and talk indefinitely. You really think Ted Cruz is going to bother to work for a living?

[@Pampersnoot]

Ted Cruz gave a 21 hour anti-ObamaCare speech.

[@chezmoi42]

They need to stay on topic and pertinent at all times - no more Seuss.

[@Gsoup83]

@@Pampersnoot but he didnt have to talk about bill only. that should be a requirement. if i am not mistaken he read a books.

[@NahlaAnwer]

Your How Did We Get Here segment should win all the awards.

[@rysun8709]

America has two political parties and can't get anything done compared to many countries around the world who have more than two parties and function a lot better.

[@tinaloye2014]

That’s why. When you are competing with 5 other parties, you learn to work together to not fall apart but it’s it’s just 2 parties, they can focus on fighting each other

[@jannaostoya]

Okay. We can test your theory: we just need 1, 2, maybe three more parties. I hereby join the Amber Ruffin Let's Get Started party!

[@rysun8709]

@@tinaloye2014True, D & R the polar opposites of each other

[@HolyGhostofBobbyLupo]

A lot of other countries also dont believe in a bill of rights in a constitution. A lot of countries dont believe in freedom of speech. Which country do you think is better?

[@NewMessage]

Maybe a thing specifically made to stop the Senate from doing it's job should be taken out of the Senate's toolkit? That's just crazy enough to work!

[@lisagulick4144]

But try to get rid of it, and guess what happens? (edit) That is, unless we vote them out and elect a super-majority who can override it!

[@rpavlik1]

A closer look into the past that you may have intentionally not been taught, or maybe just accidentally. (My high school education in the early 00s had me believe senators still had to stand up and talk then...)

[@rev.rachel]

Yeah I thought they had to talk the whole time until 10 minutes ago when I watched this video...

[@Azamra18]

You are so spot on. How you remain funny in middle of this sadness and chaos is amazing to me.

[@joehalliday6081]

You found that funny?

[@Azamra18]

@@joehalliday6081 Read my comment again.

[@joehalliday6081]

@@Azamra18 you said he remained funny. That is your judgement of what he said. So again, you found that funny. Why read it again mr obtuse?

[@fblthp437]

This show is amazing

[@thepigcowtopusproject]

"Voting is their job"!!! I'm an art teacher. Imagine if I started a filibuster at the start of every 30 minute class 😈😈😈

[@TeacherTaj]

I was a history teacher. Why did I never try this and then use it when I got my reviews from Admin? Yo, Prince- I was just demonstrating a filibuster for you. 3's across the board, right? :)

[@toolguyslayer1]

Thanks for being a teacher

[@toolguyslayer1]

@@TeacherTaj thank you for being a teacher

[@MariaVosa]

Me before watching the video: I know filibuster is bad Me after: Wow. It's even worse than I imagined.

[@HolyGhostofBobbyLupo]

It's only bad when Republicans do it...its ok when Democrats use it ...check out the history of the democratic party

[@juliedesaulniers5899]

From Canada here. But if their job is to vote, it seems just one person shouldn’t be able to « just say no » and nobody can do anything about it. It just doesn’t make sense 😤

[@monisolaelliott9346]

I thought I was crazy cuz the sink at work would not recognize my hands when I tried to wash them! So it isn’t just me..

[@kimbookish]

I'm so white I practically glow and they won't recognize me, either. I look like I'm trying to do some interpretive hand dance under those things...

[@lexiavoyne9298]

Same @monisola

[@TeacherTaj]

I watched my bro try and it didn't work so I thought it was broken. Told him to use mine. It didn't work. But gurl, why would we expect otherwise? Look at the sink: it's straight up white porcelain! Shoulda known...

[@soniasonia2518]

@@kimbookish I resemble this comment.

[@whipnchainbarbi]

How do you find out who downvotes? Asking for a friend who wants to trip them

[@MariaVosa]

The IPs are all coming from inside the House...

[@SpaceMagicStorm]

Mitch McConnell is the only senator to block his own bill... So you say any of the 99 others but it's legit any of the 100 that can block the bill 😂

[@rfresa]

Fun fact: The word "filibuster" comes from the Dutch word "vrijboeter," or "freebooter", an old word for "pirate".

[@kevinhanson6106]

That about sums it up!

[@LaundryFaerie]

Arrr matey, we be stealin' the vote!

[@tamathafevs]

'Segregation O'Confederate' - comedy genius!

[@creativewriter3887]

On the suggestion of another commenter.. I"m putting my comment here.... Amber's "How Did We Get Here" is "Schoolhouse Rock" for Adults!! Who knew a segment can be so entertaining AND educational?? :). What do you all think?

[@kazza6078]

This is your best segment.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

Please keep teaching them, Amber. Please.

[@complainielainie]

Amber’s fits are so fly

[@jsl151850b]

She dresses well too!

[@lonelylantern9135]

"Oh you sweet summer child" Love it!

[@ceceliawight7059]

How rich folks keep everyone else from having nice things, oops, I meant basic needs.

[@skippss01]

The more things change, the more they stay the same

[@shellyjustice7227]

Such a bright and beautiful young woman, I love amber

[@leongolgo9950]

She is the spoonful of sugar and the medicine both.

[@clw4430]

Amber and team, thanks for helping me laugh even at some of the most horrible stuff. I've had a knot in my stomach since I saw the first report (Rachel Maddow about 24 hours ago) on the new Georgia law.

[@TylerMutch7]

Thanks for educating us sweet summer children

[@MhmOk9509]

One of the best segments ever for any late night show! Thank you Amber!!

[@bruce8443]

Absolutely correct.

[@tarawalker7193]

This country makes me sick.

[@hitreset0291]

Nah just politicians and the mega-rich make me sick.

[@louissallie225]

Not legislative !#%&$ blocking!!! 😂☠🤣✊🏾😏🧜🏾‍♂️

[@meredithburton7918]

America's 'great democracy ' is very confusing.

[@MariaBareiss]

it is! The electoral college is another BS policy that stems from political arrogance.

[@tbonemalone3407]

They should have to stand with full bladders in high heels and get ice water poured on their heads every ten minutes, and then a heat lamp pointed at their face the rest of the time. It should be horrible!! What hot garbage!!! It’s absolutely ridiculous that these laws are still in place and we elect these people who are supposed to make changes and they are so selfish and self serving, it makes me sick. Thank you for another educational video. ❤️

[@kinmanthebrave]

That bejewelled bowtie!!!!! Wow. Incredible.

[@michaelleiner9004]

Came to hear amber talk, pleasantly surprised with a Hamilton reference. 🥰

[@benzaiten933]

well yeah, let us face it most of us have only become familiar with Hamilton and Burr thanks to the musical. sure, we may have heard their names before but it was a "what did he do again?" situation. same, of course, with other historical characters making an appearance.

[@AdrianMoseley]

5:26 "They're probably going to do a racism" Learning and Laughing.

[@LemonThymeArt]

Thank you ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@ConSepTg]

When I laugh and cry at the same time I call it "madness". That's what I feel at the end of this video

[@Daymickey]

They’re gonna “do a racism” 😂

[@skinnytreepea]

There are so many weekly late night slots that amber should be taking over. Cough* Any of the Jameses..

[@kevinhanson6106]

No, because then she would have to play the corporate America game and her monologues could not be so scathing honest and on point

[@thewildbunchASD]

Corden is great too. Looking forward to that cross over with Amber.

[@jojocortez5717]

I love beginning my morning with Amber.

[@sashapaloooza]

How did we get here is one of the best segments ever. Thanks Amber!

[@ekdaufin1485]

Knocking on a door was charged with 2 felonies??? This is the first I’ve heard of this! 🤬

[@kevinhanson6106]

Look online; there's video of it all!

[@soniasonia2518]

I agree. Tjus should have been major headlines for a while.

[@jesipohl6717]

id love to see john oliver and amber ruffin unload on some stuff together

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

That would be great...I would definitely watch. Positive vibes from New Hampshire and try to be kind to each other and yourself during this pandemic and social crisis

[@TheLastEmperor1]

Thank you Amber!

[@Biscuitplease]

She reminded of Aunt Viv preaching about history... magnificent

[@NotYourMother11]

JOHN C. CALHOUN!!! He will always be my nemesis.

[@jsl151850b]

Isn't that the name of a cartoon rooster?

[@josephsingleton8738]

Absolutely on point about the filibuster....

[@skillz1855]

Do more on this topic please the world needs to hear it

[@tifforo1]

More like, "the filibuster has always been attractive to obstinate people, and racists have a long history of being obstinate."

[@mango907]

I like amber

[@PrydeWater901]

Who doesn’t?!?! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@mireillelebeau2513]

Amber is my best love history teacher now, and "how did we get here" my best history segment

[@zekegonzalez3881]

Love your show and you Amber!!

[@allgeekthings]

"Lesley. I love you. You can get it." 🥰 🎵 I'm willing to wait for it. 🎵 🤣🤣 I love Aber so much!

[@MariaBareiss]

RIIIIIIGHT?!?!?!? I loved the Hamilton reference, tooo!

[@TF_Tony]

The two-party system truly is Britain's worst global export.

[@kazza6078]

This is also one of my favorite outfits so far

[@zesty9815]

“Oh, you sweet summer child!” (5:00)

[@yolandaray6862]

We do have flying cars, they are called airplanes.

[@cmarie1759]

Brilliant 🧡😉

[@nickdegroot222]

Segregation O’Confederate ! 🤣

[@456012]

That Mel Gibson line really came out of nowhere

[@indigowolf556]

Amber you make a great teacher. You explain things in an easy-to-understand matter with a little bit of humor. You're the best!❤❤😊

[@naomibee8881]

Amen sister 🙏🏼🙂

[@kaceybongarzone4977]

Yes, let us vote Blue (no matter who) and let them get that bs out of there

[@LawNerdAmber]

The "no matter who" is what is holding us back. The DNC needs to listen to the people

[@stephaniedykes4157]

John C. Calhoun and Strom Thurmond were both U.S. Senators from South Carolina.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

Pointy uncomfortable shoes. . .🤣😁🤣😁😂🤣😁😂🤣😁

[@boomerlady]

so knowledgeable. Breaks it down for us!

[@kokonadosian]

"I'm willing to wait for it" -Amber Ruffin, 2021

[@rubygallagher9289]

Best explanation ever. Thanks.

[@grege5074]

i'm waiting for there to be a segment where it opens "Grocery stores have been a fixture in America, and do not have roots in racism"

[@chungstermunster]

umm, i love you. thank you for making my evenings more enjoyable :) you are my favorite nightly show!!!!!

[@jsl151850b]

We hear 'Filibuster' and think it's Jimmy Stewart in *Mr Smith Goes To Washington.* Everyone loves Jimmy Stewart!

[@ammaleslie509]

Back when there were some decent Republicans

[@jaytree3930]

Content completely approved 😂😂😂

[@Kalyandra]

I am loving this attitude.

[@hebeep3181]

I love your moms cheeks

[@JenAngel21]

I would listen to amber talk for 24 hours

[@minervaminavera2347]

I watch the commercials all the way through to support the show. It’s an amazing show. It’s literally for the whole family (except maybe a few skits). I want everyone to see it bc each episode offers the viewer an opportunity to learn, expand your views, it shows how you can be without picking on a group. Plus musical numbers are so clever and funny. Don’t even get me started on the clothing department on point, it’s gets snazzier every time. I can go on and on about this show, but needless to say I love this show 💖🎉💎🎡

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

Teach, Amber!!

[@simone6803]

"Lesley, I love you and... you can get it... and.. I'm willing to wait for it", I've never replayed a moment like this on any other late night shows... not even on Amber's show and it IS amazing... Hey, Amber... I see you, wow

[@courtneyk5916]

I love you, Amber!!

[@uthmanbaksh3530]

Love these segments! Just wished that I got this same education in my US history classes.

[@Grim_Beard]

I got 99 problems, and a Mitch is one.

[@soniasonia2518]

Nice!!!

[@MariaBareiss]

Oh, perfection.

[@blackbordeauxversusthespor6275]

She is awesome

[@kokonadosian]

I say see how long they can talk 😹😹😹😹

[@jeromeshockley9572]

Wow. Somebody should show this video to Tomi Lauren of FOX News.

[@dorseywsg]

This is great and very real!

[@gordongraham7]

Segregation O'Confederacy 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@creativewriter3887]

Isn't there some way to challenge the constitutionality of the Fillibuster and have it removed?