"The Russian People Are Not Our Enemies" - Sen. Bernie Sanders On Putin And The Oligarchs

Senator Bernie Sanders returns to The Late Show to help Stephen Colbert break down the highlights of President Biden's first State of the Union speech, starting with America's support for Ukraine and the people of Russia who are protesting against their government. #Colbert #LateShowLIVE #BernieSanders
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[@sceptic2022]

Bernie is my Favourite politician on this Planet, greetings From Germany

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

I appreciate Stephen for giving Bernie a platform on the show so many times

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

YES!!! Stephen is one of the good ones

[@TheFlash-rh2el]

Only when there’s not an election happening. Stephen is too corrupt for that.

[@ilhamrj2599]

@@TheFlash-rh2el please be realistic, he will probably never ever winning enough primaries. America is not progressive enough to accept Sanders’ presidency. Even Left-leaning party in the US is still considered center-right in European standards.

[@TheFlash-rh2el]

@@ilhamrj2599 This is why. The media has made America into more of a rightwing country than ever. The Democrats are closer to the right than the left.

[@JFi96]

@@ilhamrj2599 thats’s pretty debatable as he would have won the primary election if we had a more democratic system such as rank and file voting as they have in European models of governance. Let alone every other candidate had to drop out of the race the week beefoorre super Tuesday in order for Sanders to lose lol

[@coldsaint87]

Always tuning in to hear Bernie, Im not even American but he is one of the very few politicians I actually admire in this world, and in these dark times, I find comfort in his words. America, hope you understand how lucky you are to have Bernie

[@heatherbukowski2102]

Well, a portion of us do.

[@julesybethmedlini]

We definitely do understand.

[@95A1140]

could've had this man in office :(

[@julesybethmedlini]

@@95A1140 they will never let him in, we all know this, unfortunately.

[@brookem667]

Literally everyone, everywhere else sees this man and realizes he can change shit and start revolutions we need and want... but Americans swear communism and refuse to educate themselves on anything with politics. Dude. So sad.

[@RobertPalomoMusic]

Thank you Senator for the message about the Russian people. I have lived among them for a 25 years, sat at their family birthday tables, played with their incredible musicians, sung sea shanties with them on the decks of their tall ships, walked our dogs in the park. I am foerver a witness to the fact that everyday Russians are not our enemies. My life for a quarter century is being swept away, but it is not their fault.

[@gerybiuturgus3843]

who does all the killing mister? Oligarchs or what. All the same lovely russian people do...

[@SRowntree]

Bernie hits the nail on the head as always

[@silverkitty2503]

yup

[@fasteddie4145]

yeah, he uses the same hammer the Soviets did.....no thank you....

[@josephfreetimer1736]

What exactly have we all been through over the past few years, my fellow human beings? How may any of us confidently know if at least half of the information was U.N-democratically, and brutally, hidden or misplaced? The most honest thing Bernie said was : "... we don't know." I'm on no-sides these days, for reasons which are all to obvious. I feel we are in a generation which employs more "tear-jerks", aggressive rhetoric, and to fund and support these wars with our "defensive weapons" - Which last time I observed, causes more innocent, senseless deaths on both sides of our framed positions. No popular social leader, or U.N. speaker, (or entertaining comedians) should be persuading us to choose which leaders' innocent citizens we "should or should not" care about. What's wrong with this nearly godless world, my citizens? There has to be a more ethical and sincere moral choice about all this "World Warring", or how may we continue to say we are the miracle of evolution? What is it? Hypocrisy is nearly an international pandemic. Peace above all, Human Beings.

[@l.c.7955]

@@fasteddie4145 That doesn't even make sense no matter how "good" you think that "comeback" was 🤡

[@concordep2504]

Bernie is a good man and he should have been American President. Nothing against Biden because I am English but Bernie wouldn’t have put up with all the blocking from the Republican in his own party!

[@TashaBryanUK]

I'm from the UK and I absolutely love this man! He is morally compassionate, listens to science, cares for the struggle of the Americans who pay the most (with what little they have) to the tax system, yet get treated the worst. Be like Bernie. We love Bernie.

[@Q_from_Star_Trek]

@@nishanthk5306 dude, let me me put it simply...you have no clue what you're talking about, please get a life!!!

[@mistressmozart]

@@nishanthk5306 you dont' understand what communist means. Your comment is ridiculous and laughable

[@modernenglishman7802]

@@nishanthk5306 Could you please give me your definition of "communism"? So many people use that word (along with socialism) and they have no idea what it means.

[@nejuw]

@@nishanthk5306 He's not. He's a social democrat. Nobody is a communist anymore, not even in communist China lol!

[@Tedtravels]

Thanks, Tasha! We love Bernie too! We need more people like him here in the US and around the world! I hope that once we all get to the other side of this, we will have a renewed push for justice in our world. It’s been very inspiring to see the brave people of Ukraine standing up for democracy in their country. And to see brave people in Russia protesting against this war in theirs. I would love to see more movements like these gaining momentum in other countries as well, including here in the states against anyone who would try to turn us toward anything resembling Putin’s Russia.

[@sergiomatievich2150]

Thank you for your words, senator🙏 Ordinary people of Russia don't want this war! We all suffer from this dictatorship. We want to live like every other democratic country. We want to be friends with all other people in the world. We are not your enemies!

[@mint8648]

You are the enemy

[@RowerRob76]

Bernie, man! What a clear communicator.

[@d.263]

Bernie is 80 years old, and literally has 3 times the energy I have at 48 💖👍👏

[@uptick888]

He’s 79 let’s not make him older than he is..

[@oliverram3243]

@@uptick888 No he's 80. Born September 8, 1941

[@uptick888]

@@oliverram3243 more power to him..the guy sounds young acts young ..

[@frostflower5555]

maybe he has amnesia

[@TheRealFoxeR]

I got to speak with Jane once and she said he still routinely stays active.

[@frozenrose84]

I love this man so much! Bernie is the personification of hope, because he is a genuinely good person. Thank you for so many decades of awesome work!

[@fasteddie4145]

sorry but Bernie is the personification of hopeless ideals.....

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@fasteddie4145 For God's sake, only in America. He would be center left, actually center in Europe.

[@suzawilo]

@@fasteddie4145 Well in that case your country could do worse ☝🏽

[@antoniojones6256]

@@fasteddie4145, Which is infinitely more than the nothing that you and that sentiment bring to the table. The "hopeless" only remains so when people like you allow it to remain so by not trying. Wake up.

[@fasteddie4145]

it's called a "career politician"......funny that he's a multi-millionaire but points fingers at other for being greedy....

[@patmaurer8541]

Bernie's so energetic, with a spring in his step! It's as if the new administration has brought hope with it! :-)

[@dianehenkel9088]

Love you Bernie and thank you for fighting for us, the 99% non billionaires in our country.🙏

[@anaflores5995]

Thank you for saying Russian people aren’t our enemy is the government thank you 🙏

[@soth1sol]

that is always the case, everywhere, every time

[@Oberemmuo]

Same way the Ukraine government is the problem, none has clean hands, it's the Innocents that are suffering

[@handsomeharry]

Good for you Comrade Anastasia!

[@jessekeeble9530]

Start the Russian revolution.

[@SL1CEND1CEN]

@@Oberemmuo Regardless of whether ukraine has a perfect government or not has no bearing on the evil extent of Russia's invasion. To side with russia on this issue is a forfeit of your life having any meaning to me

[@pattydonohue5452]

Bernie is the greatest! He's a national treasure!

[@marctouss1862]

"is it better to be here than to be with your colleagues?".. "yes"... that made me laugh so hard... bernie is the best.. the honesty ..

[@mattninja7709]

His supports the world economic forum

[@amandasurratt4439]

@@jerseymatt848 what a load of crap

[@pauljordan5386]

I can smell him from here and it's disgusting

[@amandasurratt4439]

@@pauljordan5386 👎 boooo, get out of here 😃

[@lamorg]

I love you so much Bernie 🥺♥ Being a Russian and hearing this, it just healed my soul

[@barbaraconnett5057]

Thank you Bernie, you give me hope!

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

One of America's best senators, We are lucky to have someone that cares so deeply

[@victorh1458]

He is the best, bar none

[@nh251]

He should have been president. Joe Biden cheated Bernie out of the presidency

[@soth1sol]

youth vote progressives won did not show up for bernie when it mattered most.

[@Q_from_Star_Trek]

@@nh251 Hillary & the dem establishment cheated Bernie, and she lost...Bernie would've been elected president in 2016...

[@TheFlash-rh2el]

Yet America’s media hosts and politicians will refrain from giving anyone like him the light of day.

[@ViktorFury]

Imagine how much better the past years would have been with the Bern in charge.

[@anti1training]

True. I mean the situation with Russia would be the same, but still.... good news is good news Our Lord and Savior is with the people of Ukraine. And He is also the good news, AMEN!!!🙏🏼❤👑

[@elizabethellis9062]

Everyday 😢

[@anti1training]

@darknightoftroy Where are you getting these stats?

[@JFi96]

@darknightoftroy bernie had a higher projection of winning than Biden according to he majority of political polls conducted?

[@modernenglishman7802]

@darknightoftroy The way I see it, a good portion of people didn't vote for Biden so much as they voted against Trump. I believe Sanders would have still won, but I agree, he would have had a tough, if not tougher time, getting anything done. There is still too much corruption (politicians bought by corporations) in D.C..

[@carlycoppi4769]

How can you not love Bernie 🥰🥰🥰

[@shrijitasgable]

WHAT A GREAT HUMAN. Thanks for acknowledging the depression of our times.

[@zacharygreen6267]

Im tearing up because Im thinking of how beautiful things would be if he won the election. Bernie Sanders, a true fucking political legend for progressives. the #GOAT

[@bunnyfernwood]

Bern is a national treasure and we must protect him at all costs

[@qahirmakhani348]

Understands the nuances to a T. Putin is the enemy, not the Russian people. I think he's also alluding to looking within our own borders and understanding where we have Putins of our own, and if so, how do we take them down

[@elizabethdillon4945]

Protect him from what?

[@bobbyquinn2156]

@@elizabethdillon4945 Yes

[@notchomomma239]

@@elizabethdillon4945 well, our last president did incite violence against him personally and his supporters in a Truly Hitler like move as one example.

[@elizabethdillon4945]

@Neil Deep I don't understand the term

[@josephomalley6652]

Bernie is awesome. I lean very center, but I love the unique principles he brings and his very realistic approach to current affairs.

[@kewgardensstation]

I wrote you in in 2016! Voted for you! We LOVE you, Bernie! ❤️❤️❤️

[@spicystrawberry222]

Bernie is the only politician I would ever get out of my chair for and cheer on in my living room! I love and respect him so much. Ah what could’ve been

[@BishopWalters12]

Why? he supported Joe like a coward.

[@blackout07blue]

@@BishopWalters12 He supported Biden over Orange Putin.

[@blackout07blue]

Bernie would’ve governed like he did when he was mayor of Burlington, and even Republicans and conservative Democrats respected what he did there.

[@patriotforhumanity7174]

@@BishopWalters12 apparently you don't know anything about politics. Bernie Sanders is smart enough to know that the Democratic party rigged the system against him and instead of being a sore loser and not trying to help the Democratic Party get rid of trump Bernie Sanders did what any good person should do in the situation and help the person that the corrupt Democratic Party put as their candidate to win against Trump. The only reason that Biden one is because those of us who support Bernie voted for Biden. And those of you who supported Bernie that talk s*** about him now you're a hypocrite and you were never a true Bernie supporter.

[@BishopWalters12]

@@blackout07blue Trump was better compared to Joey.

[@phaikia13]

America needs Bernie, now more than ever.

[@nh251]

Don't vote for Biden or Clinton next time.

[@soth1sol]

stop. voting. for. corporatists. biden, pelosi, schumer, manchin, sinema. STOP!!!

[@soth1sol]

"any blue will do" ...no it actually matters which blue. and hillary clinton hates bernie with everything she has - to this day - for pointing that out.

[@modernenglishman7802]

@@nh251 I voted for Bernie... Twice. As a matter of fact, he's the only person I've ever voted for.

[@fasteddie4145]

@@pcoristi we've had plenty of them....Mao, Joe Stalin, Pol Pot, Castro.......

[@amandaward6996]

I love you Bernie Sanders!!!!!

[@lepraconmcpot]

Hockey chant! BERNIE SANDERS! STOMP STOMP, STOMP STOMP STOMP! We need more Bernie's in our lives.

[@Zonker66]

The Russian protesters and the Ukrainian people are being everything I hope we still are, but fear we're not. All my respect.

[@Playwright62]

Exactly!

[@saboteur8428]

There is no Russian protesters maybe 100 people ...don't believe everything you hear on press

[@enlighenme11]

A large portion of us think that vaccines, masks, CRT, LGBTQ rights, equality, science and decency are actually oppression.

[@jannevaatainen]

@@saboteur8428...and especially don't believe a Russian troll in KZbin comment section. There's so much footage of the peace protests in St. Petersburg for example that it's really pathetic that Russian trolls still try to deny it happened. FYI, people are not that stupid.

[@chrisslashmann5044]

@@saboteur8428 as a russian, I have to say that you're wrong) More than 6,5k people were arrested since the beginning of war. But something tells me you know it)

[@ahsengilani658]

Not from the US but i must say you guys are lucky to have a person like this in office.

[@jeffreyhanc1711]

Thanks, but we weren’t smart enough to make him our president - as well as not brave enough to fight all the corrupt monies-interests that worked very hard to make sure he’d never become president.

[@davidreid5599]

@@jeffreyhanc1711 Before you get too dewy eyed, they also voted for Marjorie Taylor Green and Matt Gaetz.

[@kathcasey2090]

@@davidreid5599 - MJT ran unopposed! And Matt Gaetz bought his seat.

[@s2Capacidade2s]

On the other hand, they had the chance of have one GENUINE good & intelligent person in the office and they chose the evil or the lesser evil.

[@davidreid5599]

@@kathcasey2090 Indeed, but "elected representatives" they became nonetheless- shameful and an embarrassment.

[@beeeev]

What an intelligent, compassionate, wise, humble, altruistic, authentic, qualified, and fearless man. No wonder he wasn’t elected.

[@virginialawler7725]

Beeeev A great description. I totally agree with all 8 of your points. Very quick. Also funny. Also, not funny, of course.

[@DistractedDaisy]

I love Bernie. He is more active at his age than I am at my age and I am half his age. Bernie, Bernie, Bernie!

[@LaGuerre19]

Please live forever, Senator Sanders.

[@thatthingthatisaid65]

Even Zombie Sanders would be a great asset. Devoted his life to Democracy for all.

[@handsomeharry]

Is not going to happen.

[@lofnouk]

@Alam natural will you go away and boil your head? Stop SPAMMING every post.

[@josephfreetimer1736]

No disrespect, yet... really? What exactly have we all been through over the past few years, my fellow human beings? How may any of us confidently know if at least half of the information was U.N-democratically, and brutally, hidden or misplaced? The most honest thing Bernie said was : "... we don't know." I'm on no-sides these days, for reasons which are all to obvious. I feel we are in a generation which employs more "tear-jerks", aggressive rhetoric, and to fund and support these wars with our "defensive weapons" - Which last time I observed, causes more innocent, senseless deaths on both sides of our framed positions. No popular social leader, or U.N. speaker, (or entertaining comedians) should be persuading us to choose which leaders' innocent citizens we "should or should not" care about. What's wrong with this nearly godless world, my citizens? There has to be a more ethical and sincere moral choice about all this "World Warring", or how may we continue to say we are the miracle of evolution? What is it? Hypocrisy is nearly an international pandemic. Peace above all, Human Beings.

[@mk-ultraviolence1760]

He should be put into a dreadnought so that future generations can hear the wisdom of the ancients and feel the bern.

[@RocRizzo]

The best senator in the US today. Bernie speaks for all of us. His motto - “Us, not me.”

[@wait...what...]

Hardest working man in the US government for the past 30+ years.

[@fasteddie4145]

he doesn't speak for me or at least 60% of Americans....

[@fanman7410]

The right can't understand someone who wants to help the working people. I dosen't make sense to them.

[@alalalala57]

@@fasteddie4145 The crappy part of America?

[@_Atzin]

@@fasteddie4145 Issue for issue most Americans actually agree with his policies its typically just the rhetoric and aesthetic they dislike.

[@JodyLuvsHumanity777]

Thanks Bernie for doing all that you do 😁, I truly appreciate 🙏 you and all of the work that you do and the sacrifices you and your beautiful family has made for you to do the much needed work for us and future generations. ☮️❤😁, great health and prosperity all!

[@lana1338]

Thank you for saying that!!!

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

I see Bernie, I click. Without fail.

[@catherinekenny3926]

Definitely!! He's one of the best politician in the world. WITHOUT A DOUBT!! Stay strong and safe and SANE from the west coast of Scotland x 💙 Kate

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

@@catherinekenny3926 Bless your heart, and bless the land of Scotland!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Dan-ud8hz]

The face of integrity

[@stevenmiddleton61]

Then how did he get so wealthy on his salary?

[@virginialawler7725]

@@stevenmiddleton61 The story of Sen. Sanders' relatively new wealth has been around for a while now, but, I'm glad to repeat it. It would be good for everyone to know. Bernie's public service salaries--first as the re-elected Mayor of Vermont's largest city, then as a re-elected US Representative for Vermont, and currently as re-elected US Senator--had nothing to do with his new wealth. That came from his powerful book that was #3 on the New York Times Best-Seller list. "Our Revolution" was also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. Then, he wrote another well-received book, "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance," 2018, 270pp. It, in part, chronicles "the day-by-day struggles he and his colleagues waged "against Trump's reactionary agenda and for a government that works for all of us, not just wealthy campaign contributors." It, too, was popular. I just finished it recently, could see why it also was a "very good read," as they say.

[@stevenmiddleton61]

@@virginialawler7725 The book deals are about as legit as Hunters paintings.

[@thricefan89]

Bernie should be in his 2nd term

[@HT-br1uh]

Thank you Bernie!!! Finally, a kind soul.

[@Ash__Adler]

I know it was played off as a funny moment, but Sanders's immediate "yes" in response to being asked "this is nicer than hanging out with your colleagues?" sure seemed to have more than a little honesty behind it. And 100% behind the message that the regular people in Russia are not to blame for what their government is doing.

[@kissofshadows21]

Knowing who is colleagues are, who can blame him? 😂

[@adabsurdum3314]

They did support Putin...

[@teijaflink2226]

I'm not that into American politics but just from this clip I really like this guy and totally agree with what he say, he seems actually emphathetic to the people and definitely not like Trump who only thinks about himself andvleaves even his greatest supporters in the shit if he has to. Surprised to hear am American politician who could have become a president call out the shitty health care system, I really feel for American's who suffer even more because of it. And agree even Putin of course have supporters the Russian people itself are not the enemy most just want to raise their children and live their lives just like most Americans, Europeans or Africans too. It really is very concerning right now what kind of world will we leave to our children, will they be free, have democracy, will the world be torn by war (even nuked), will they starve because we have destroyed the environment? This is very serious, I wish adults with power specially cared more.

[@gabrieldacruz3150]

But when he went there on his honeymoon it wasn't the Russian people it was the USSR the guy has no credibility he's always wanted to turn us into a socialist country he comes from socialist Vermont that even Vermont turned down his policies let him run again you want to see the Democrats screw him over again cuz I don't know I think the Democrats don't even like communists

[@Ash__Adler]

@@gabrieldacruz3150 Please learn what socialism and communism actually are, because your comment shows you don't know.

[@dfg1999]

Bernies is one of the few voices of reason in our world now

[@kingming869]

Most of the time I scroll right past guest visits videos. but when Bernie is on the show, I click and watch. He speaks with such clarity and always put America people first.

[@earthzdavis7096]

Love u Bernie hope u and yours are doing well . Bless your heart , Love and concern for all people , your courage and determination , you look well through it all , you have a great big heart ❤️. You speak straight forward ,

[@NewMessage]

If only we'd been Berned in '16, rather than burned.

[@nh251]

Agreed. Clinton should be in jail for running the DNC while running against Bernie

[@tjewett1967]

@@nh251 Are you high?? Jesus Christ! Unfortunately as much as we love Bernie there is absolutely no way he could win.

[@rcash001]

@@tjewett1967 all the polls had him winning both times had he had the nomination but the DNC doesn’t like his progressive views so backed Hillary and Biden

[@handsomeharry]

Then our President Trump would still be in the White House and would not have to be re-elected again.

[@starshinedragonsong3045]

Well put

[@miniclip13sa]

I got to see Bernie speak once and shake his hand, he is like an absolute beast and knows how to get a crowd going! It's awesome

[@brownkemosabe]

Same for me, 2018 Iowa! It was really a good feeling.

[@Nushka1962]

@@josephfreetimer1736 It's obvious English isn't your first language so you are trying too hard. Tone it down if you want to be taken seriously.

[@kingofelves9487]

@nushka19 I had no problem reading or understanding Freetimers reply. I think he is spot on personally. Our "leaders", and I mean globally, including here in the U.S.A., have sold us all out. I voted for Bernie in the 2016 primary, and would have again in 2020 if he hadn't of abdicated to Biden and the DNC PREMATURALY, throwing away all his leverage. For all the scare mongering over Trump being a threat to our democracy, it was Hillary and the DNC that actually did subvert democracy by cheating Bernie, and the American voters of their choice. I didn't like Trump as a human being long before he ran for president, still don't like him... but he won because blue collar voters who voted for Obama, twice, refused to vote for Clinton, and many voted for Trump instead. The vast majority of those same working class voters supported Sanders tho... and yet, like his abdicating in 2020, he refused to take on the corruption in the DNC that cheated him in 2016, and came out in support of Clinton instead. To his credit, he hasn't sold out to corporate or monied interests, but to his shame he sold out for his politcal career. I like Bernie as a human being, but I have lost faith in him as any kind of leader. I agree with Freetimer 100%, and rather than telling him to tone it down, I would say anyone not screaming these truths at the top of their lungs should not be taken seriously.

[@miniclip13sa]

@@kingofelves9487 You right 100%. I didn't vote for Bernie, I just think he is a good dude who is generally true to his word. I also consider myself more of a centrist, and hoping that someday I get to see a non "left" or "right" president because I truly believe political parties are part of the issue for the polarization and the pure hate everyone has towards eachother nowadays. We are all humans, we should be able to talk without saying "you are an idiot." And come to a middle ground.

[@Glimmmerra]

I saw him in 2015 in Columbus, OH; one of my favorite memories of that year. The atmosphere and speech was the most outstanding experience.

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

Love Bernie ❤ He should have been president

[@Joker-ux3jf]

We need you Bernie

[@lindalovatt5799]

i love this man,he never seems old to me,he has such strength and presence

[@uptick888]

Yes yes agree

[@cc1k435]

May we always have a Bernie looking out for us all. 😊

[@mtJane]

Bernie, it was great hearing from you again. Loved what you had to say.

[@oldones59]

Thanks for your candor, Senator Sanders. The pen is mightier than the sword. ✌

[@NaughtyGoatFarm]

Amazing guy. All the way from Australia I was hoping that Bernie won the election.

[@vrvaughn]

We’ve seen this before in our lifetime… in Hungary, in Czechoslovakia… Russia crushing people who want their freedom.

[@suninmoon4601]

"If you feel depressed, and if you feel anxious, and you feel confused...That's how all of America feels right now." Thank you, Senator Sanders for 2022 Quote of the Year, describing the State of the American Psyche 😆

[@suninmoon4601]

@@aprilmay1700 Perhaps what America really needs is a rude wake up call--a shock, if you will--instead of soothing platitudes. Compassion can take many guises. Considering the breadth and magnitude of the problems the country is facing, a bit of "tough love" would not be out of place.

[@juliec5309]

@@aprilmay1700 and see for me I appreciated it because it tells us..your state of mind is normal in these circumstances and we need to stay strong. Sometimes removing the seriousness of it with a silly comment is ok

[@jacquelinewalker6357]

Not me. I just feel like I can't get paid.

[@jacquelinewalker6357]

Ukraine not so innocent

[@jacquelinewalker6357]

So broke the imf is going

[@icecreamicecream6474]

THANK YOU BERNIE! #END THE WAR #FREEDOM ##RIGHTEOUSNESS #GLOBAL PRAYERS #1WORLD/FAMILY

[@keithdickens1395]

never a truer word spoken,well said Bernie

[@wendydabee]

I love this man more than I could ever say. There's not enough words or time in one lifetime to properly describe how much I love Bernie. He's not just an amazing person he is a role model, IMO.

[@nadiamccall4311]

yes! Love the inspiration and fire he brings! He really does give me hope.

[@1SeniorSmurf]

“It is not the Russian people who are our enemy” That needed to be said.

[@3buniverse]

Yes

[@natural91LC]

everyone is saying it lol

[@insightfulhistorian1861]

@@natural91LC Wrong, not the idiots pulling Russian vodka from the shelves of liquor stores. 🍾

[@seamusobrien2675]

Even if it is a fantasy, some surely are and some are not.

[@BrandoDrum]

Meanwhile, the majority of Russians support the war and thousands of them are drawing the white "Z" on their cars, clothes etc. to support the invasion.

[@ghlee2300]

Colbert is always good, but LIVE he’s on fire!!! 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jeffwylie5899]

Gotta LOVE Bernie Sanders! He has a huge heart and integrity and we need that more than ever right now Thanks Bernie!

[@chrisoffersen]

Bernie gets it. That’s what I love about him. He clearly understands what people are going through somehow. He’s been in politics for 40 years and somehow maintained his connection with us.

[@J.5.M.]

It's because he has a soul, a conscience and a sense of what it means to serve your country as a politician 👍

[@BishopWalters12]

What has he done about it? not a f@@@@@g a thing.

[@chrisoffersen]

@@BishopWalters12 Well, he’s done far more than I have, that’s for sure.

[@glennyates2194]

He's incorruptible. That makes him one in a million.

[@kimp428]

@@BishopWalters12 bitter much?

[@leandabee]

I'm Aussie, but I hella love this guy. I wish we had we had someone like him😌

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

We did. He was sacked by the the governor general in 1975, and now he's dead.

[@handsomeharry]

Leanda Borovski.

[@littlered77]

@@thatswhatisaid8908 That’s nearly 50 years ago. It’s reasonable to hope someone else would’ve stepped up in the intervening years.

[@Alexander-rq9he]

❤️

[@jasonh7128]

He'd be doing a lot more good if he had been elected president.

[@carolereiss9531]

I did the unforgivable. I wrote a comment without really listening to the whole context. Bernie’s was great.

[@bucsbrah813]

Why is Bernie’s voice so commandingly comforting?! His rhetorically-structured voice is almost angelic 🕊

[@fabioartoscassone9305]

we need more men like Sanderts today. GLORY TO UKRAINE, FREEDOM FOR RUSSIA

[@verichis1]

Not just Americans, everyone is feeling how difficult this moment in History is. It is comforting tho to hear someone I admire, such as Bernie Sanders, to speak about this. Wish we had more politicians like him or AOC in Mexico.

[@pinchebruha405]

@Laika24102007 is there another country you’d rather live in, I’m assuming you’re in the US, i could be wrong of course.

[@TheFamousMockingbird]

@Laika24102007 you obviously do not know how political matters are decided in the united states. bernie sanders voting record on military funding is clear, he has never supportes azov, hes a first generation jewish man whose entire extended family was murdered by hitler. dissenting voices exist in the american congress and his has consistently been one when it comes to imperialism, hatred, racism, bigotry, exploitation etc.

[@julianjazz7296]

Oh my, he's as sharp as ever. Hoping he runs again

[@ashleycheechoo3845]

Bernie is a national treasure. Loved him since I first heard him in 2015 and still feeling the Bern. He is a rational wonderful humanitarian who speaks truth to power. The struggle continues….🇺🇦🇺🇸✊🏼🔥💙

[@claudiaciuta6492]

He is right, most people in Russia have no idea what is happening, the ones that do or say anything are put in jail with a prison sentence of 5 to 18 years over their head. I think even the army did not know they will actually fight in Ukraine. It's insane! It's sad, it's criminal. As a Romanian, I follow local media with the waves of GREATLY suffering refugees coming over. My heart breaks with every person. Slava Ukraina, I hope you get back your country, and in the meantime Europe to welcome you as best as possible.

[@user-wy7qy2xm8c]

They have a perfect chance to overthrow their leader. Or you think Ukrainians should solve their problem

[@El-wv1tf]

Also to add to the point you are making: army is mandatory for young men.

[@Q_from_Star_Trek]

@@user-wy7qy2xm8c it is a chance, indeed, but they are so opressed...I'm still not sure why Alexai Navalny went back to Russia after he snatched himself from the jaws of death?...he could've organized the opposition from abroad...

[@Nurg1982]

So because in the past someone said glory to Ukraine who was not the ideal individual for society, today's Ukrainians are not allowed to use it? Heil H. is praising the dictator you are referring to in the old German context. This is praising glory for the nation, not a particular person. These are 2 different things imho

[@user-wy7qy2xm8c]

@@Q_from_Star_Trek naval you never opposed occupation of Crimea. What you don't realize is that Russian opposition is tied with one's I charge. He only wanted to reform Russia. And media... take sobchak, journalist who used to run for presidency: her father brought putin to power. They only capable of whining

[@nderitos]

No bullshit Bernie. He's the one who should be president, and hopefully one day we'll get someone like him

[@maxwell4431]

what a treasure right? can we just clone him? Such a man is really hard to come by in nature

[@jantelopez5626]

he could have won against trump the first time

[@integral]

@@jantelopez5626 You're talking about the guy who wouldn't throw in the towel even after it was clear he had no path to the nomination. The guy who never tried to get his army of bro's and brozettes to ease off their slamming of HRC once she had the nomination. Trump and his people wanted to run against Sanders. Why do you think they never went after him?

[@macadelic2492]

Sanders > Biden

[@Hrogthar]

@@integral Nothing worse than neoliberal democrats. You guys can't cope with the fact that Hillary was terrible and very few were impassioned to vote for her.

[@kellymerrell9996]

Damn... I ❤️ love me some Bernie Sanders. His works ALWAYS comfort me.

[@jk22222sd]

Despite two rigorous campaign runs, Bernie looks the same in age from 2015! This man has energy and stamina better than most people far younger than him.

[@adukabu]

This man is epitome of struggle for a healthier society…to fix society you don’t need to invest 3 times more in police or that much in already strongest army in the world (which half is going to contractors and then those same contractors investing money in “lobbying” to congress) and what he’s saying is not socialism for God sake, it is what almost all Western European countries have in place…where citizens(people)are more important then corporations and you have much healthier societies…it is amazing how so many people are brainwashed and doesn’t understand basics…

[@gregbors8364]

The problems with a word like “socialism” is that there is so much elasticity in its definition… you could say that public roads are a form of socialism, and you wouldn’t be wrong

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Tiny little brains are so easy to wash, even a dullard like trump could do it.

[@virginialawler7725]

@@gregbors8364 Exactly. Just as public libraries, public schools and public health are also forms of democratic socialism.

[@Pituqat]

How is this man not POTUS? I envy that alternate timeline, that other reality, in where he won. Lucky them.

[@virginiaoflaherty2983]

I am glad Biden won because by now Ukraine would be crushed. Do you think NATO would have moved an inch without the US pressing? No they were as usual dragged to take up the responsibilities they signed up for by joining NATO. Remember Trump wanted to get out of NATO. Remember that Putin gave him those ideas? I am sure Bernie would not have the balls to stand up and say no to Putin. But you might have your student debt forgiven.

[@Pituqat]

@@virginiaoflaherty2983 would you believe that if I had to choose between what's good and needed for Americans versus what's good and needed for Ukrainians, I'd pick Americans right? If getting free college, universal health care, debt relief, and less of our tax dollars being used to feed the military-industrial complex means turning my back on a corrupt oligarchy with a history of supporting far-right fascist movements, like Ukraine... so be it.

[@robertpolnicky7702]

Sanders would probably be another Gandhi Churchill or Nelson Mandela but that darn corporate swamp keeps him out.

[@warlockpaladin2261]

The fault lies with Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and incidentally... her bullshit forced Sanders to file a lawsuit which resulted in her being removed as DNC Chair.

[@minismith7329]

@@robertpolnicky7702 you mean DNC who cheated us of his momentum and put a puppet instead 🤨Biden. No thanks Obama and Clinton 😌

[@renatocorvaro6924]

Senator Sanders *is* a progressive leader who has spent more than 40 years in politics. Too bad he doesn't get the respect he deserves.

[@nidiaabbott3116]

There goes my President!!

[@equalityforall8418]

I admire Bernie for many reasons. What I admire most is that when you ask what he thinks about something, he will tell you without hesitating. He never worries that what he says will become a political argument. Are there any politicians in American history that are willing to wear their heart on their sleeve like Bernie? I don't think so.

[@Vadiquevids]

This is for sure most difficult moment of my life. I'm live in Russia, I just don't know what to do

[@wuslon]

Stand up against Putin. But not alone. With as many russians on your side as possible.

[@SouthFloridaThrifter]

Be safe but strong, friend. We know the Russian people are NOT our enemy 🇺🇲 ☮️THE PEOPLE🕊️🇷🇺

[@ha-zi]

@@SacredOwl You're a liar and your brain hasn't been washed, it's just one convolution.

[@lindajokensinger8690]

Stay strong, my friend. So many around the world are seeing this horrific situation and doing what they can for the hurting people of both the Ukraine and Russia. Stay safe. ❤ to you and yours from the U.S.

[@victorh1458]

@@SacredOwl you're a fool

[@mickeywood3012]

Two days over one million views. Now more than ever America needs Bernie Sanders.

[@ajward9112]

He’s right. The people are not the enemy. Rather the leaders of their people are.

[@pnyx7930]

“The Russian people are not our enemies.” Those words should have been in Biden’s speech. As ordinary Russians suffer under sanctions, it’s important that they direct their anger at Putin and not the West. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@baqaqipekhebi7148]

Why? The Russian people have been and still are proud of their Putler. Trust me and don’t be so naïve!

[@robyost6079]

Putin's approval rating has gone up since the invasion to almost 70% among Russians. Meanwhile Biden's approval rating is at 41%. So if it's just approval rating that determines "good leadership," then Putin is winning with his people.

[@Khronogi]

@@robyost6079 who is giving that 70% number tho. According to me, I have 99 percent of Americans who support me.

[@pnyx7930]

@@robyost6079 Approval ratings in democracies vs autocracies are incommensurable. And public opinion has little to do with good leadership; the Brits ousted Churchill after the Second World War.

[@robyost6079]

@@pnyx7930 exactly my point. Just as "good teaching" has nothing to do with the highest grades handed out and the lowest drop rates, but the reality is that those things matter as to who counts as a "good teacher" or not in the court of "public opinion."

[@Maja-Danmark]

I can't help but comparing the Russians watching RT not being told the truth to Americans watching Fox.

[@Q_from_Star_Trek]

absolutely...crass manipulation and propaganda and fake news...they create a parallel reality...

[@yeahno9459]

Jane Sanders loves RT

[@victoriamc.groggan3777]

Love love love Bernie Sanders love from Ireland 🇮🇪🍀🌈

[@rwestbrook6724]

brave, bold and honestly sincere words Mr. Sanders... "R" (you Sir are precious to this democracy) "shout the facts Sir"

[@aleeyh69]

Feelin' the Bern! What a wonderful man who looks out for the down and trodden. Long live this man!

[@pakababy3710]

I tear up when I see Bernie. We as a country really missed an opportunity. Thank you Stephen!

[@shuffman8094]

The Clinton campaign destroyed his opportunity.

[@user-uu1vx6fi3z]

I agree, Bernie is 10 times more intelligent and caring than our current and former president. We as a country really missed an opportunity!

[@pakababy3710]

@@shuffman8094 100% agree, AND the DNC.

[@jeffreykennedy5953]

Biden is a puppet and Bernie’s platform is being adopted since day one with disastrous results across the board. Just like Russia, Cuba, Venezuela, etc.

[@donmccollough3213]

Who do you think has us where we are?? What does Bernie have to offer-"free tuition" or free medical care? NOTHING is free...I can't understand why that escapes the left...yr after yr.

[@livondiramerian6999]

We shouldn't have enemies in order to live in peace.

[@belowmeoff]

It's up to ALL of us to overcome or be overwhelmed. A house divided cannot stand.

[@jamesirwin8917]

Hats off to Sen. Bernie Sanders a hundred times! If we had more Congress members like him working for us in DC, our USA would be a much better place for all of us to live in, especially for the working class.

[@shakthidhasan4544]

This man is a National Treasure.

[@xXNekroxSinXx]

hide him from Nicholas cage. am i right?........ i will see my self out

[@andrewgriffith5638]

I feel the Bern

[@Gromcan]

Senator sees the true Russia! Thank you for your concern and support!

[@emanuels4961]

WELL SAID, BERNIE!

[@europlane77]

Denmark loves this man…

[@catalinacurio]

As does Scotland! 🇩🇰 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lorilind3251]

Love Bernie!!!!!!!!! Too bad there aren't more like him!!!

[@blessedbyacurse]

"this is the most difficult moment in our lifetimes" I've heard that at least 5 times and I'm not yet 30.

[@sailordaigurren8225]

This man is still consistently amazing. We were robbed when the DNC put their thumbs in the scale and denied us the chance to elect him as POTUS.

[@Robert-og3xx]

That's right

[@joetravieso3542]

"we"?....he's an independent ...which is fine..and he should have ran as one..but they have no money to run a national campaign..so he wanted the democrat's money..and they said "we want a democrat to run as a democrat" ..like always

[@IliyaMoroumetz]

Nah, bro. He still would have lost to the last guy because the electoral college is so fucked up, not to mention Fox and other right wing propaganda would have a field day demonizing him as a socialist. And considering how many people believe in the Big Lie, you can bet they'd believe any lies told about him.

[@sailordaigurren8225]

@@joetravieso3542 he never asked the Dems for money. He asked the people. And we delivered. He ran a a Dem because he didn't want to split the vote and ensure a GOP victory.

[@pinchebruha405]

@@sailordaigurren8225 he absolutely should have run as an independent and split it all up f@ck it!

[@JennasMusic76]

I could not love this man more. I cried like a baby when he wasn't elected, this world needs a man like this now more than ever.

[@brega6286]

Bernie is fun isn't he.

[@jojomakes]

@John Wange No remorse. We took Biden cause he wasn't Trump

[@jy5636]

@@jojomakes watch him lose to trump in 2024. He is a dementia ridden old goon who has no idea where he is, let alone the fact that he’s president. Bernie was the one, a real one. Good morning.

[@JennasMusic76]

@@jojomakes EXACTLY! These Chump cult followers are a different breed of people, and have single-handedly destroyed our country. "Buyers Remorse" give me a break!

[@genevievegenevieve5205]

@John Wange lol. Biden is a commy and raging racist.

[@tarn4633]

One American senator I can bear listening to.

[@suzanneharris8339]

I saw Bernie in downtown Los Angeles, in Pasadena, & at 2 high schools. The crowds were energetic, but respectful. No doubt we all felt lucky to be seeing in person the next President of the United States.