The Chris Hedges Report: Disaster patriarchy and the global war on women

The leaked majority draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health-which suggests the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, returning the question of abortion to the states-is part of a broader assault against women. The COVID-19 pandemic, for instance, has seen an estimated 30% increase in violent attacks against women, along with the curtailment of their rights. This assault, writes author and activist V, is “the most severe setback to women’s liberation in my lifetime.”
Much of this abuse, including an increase in sex and labor trafficking, is driven by the loss of work, further disempowering women. “In the US, more than 5 million women’s jobs were lost between the start of the pandemic and November 2020,” V writes in The Guardian. “Because much of women’s work requires physical contact with the public-restaurants, stores, childcare, healthcare settings-theirs were some of the first to go. Those who were able to keep their jobs were often frontline workers whose positions have put them in great danger; some 77% of hospital workers and 74% of school staff are women. Even then, the lack of childcare options left many women unable to return to their jobs.”
In this installment of The Chris Hedges Report, Chris speaks with V about how the expected overturning of Roe and the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights are part of a global, reactionary, theocratic war for patriarchal domination. V (formerly known as Eve Ensler) is a Tony-award winning playwright, author, and activist. Her new book is The Apology.
Chris Hedges interviews writers, intellectuals, and dissidents, many banished from the mainstream, in his half-hour show, The Chris Hedges Report. He gives voice to those, from Cornel West and Noam Chomsky to the leaders of groups such as Extinction Rebellion, who are on the front lines of the struggle against militarism, corporate capitalism, white supremacy, the looming ecocide, as well as the battle to wrest back our democracy from the clutches of the ruling global oligarchy.
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[@vivalaleta]

Sociopaths never come to their senses.

[@EntitledMillennials]

As a male victim of sexual abuse, I am with you sister V. The patriarchy dehumanizes all of us. Powerful stuff sister V, thank you for sharing and discussing these issues. Solidarity forever with our sisters. There are men who are with you. We stand behind our sisters from now on to the ending of the Earth.

[@mortishacanniba]

And we graciously appreciate you courageous, honorable brothers (& all other beautiful beings standing beside us) for your compassion & integrity. We are always stronger together 🙏💙🙏 I'm so sorry you experienced the cruelty that you did. I personally don't care what anyone was born as or chooses to ID as from that point further, no one/thing (since we'll also have AI with bodies too, now, that will probably be just as abused if we don't improve 🙄) with life deserves to be subjected to such evil inhumanity. The fact that it so regularly occurs to children as well is just more proof that we're not "a higher, more advanced" species at all. Our achievements are hollow just like the vastest majority of us. Let alone what's left of our "morality." I am ever grateful for those of us creating our own, healthier worlds within this world. By serving as living examples that we can do far better with our compassion & sanity than these abysmal examples of our inhumanity & insanity can, we are healing & changing our world for its embetterment. So thank you, & Chris H., & V, everyone involved with this channel, & myself for being alive & choosing better. We're making it happen ❤️‍🔥🙏❤️‍🔥

[@ivorykhan159]

Chris, I'm glad to see you remake your show here. Please keep it coming!!

[@Newton14alan]

YES! YES! YES!

[@justmyopinion9883]

So happy to see Chris Hedges on this new podcast. His voice is sorely needed.

[@eliseville]

Yet I am shocked that he left out this critical issue in his book on christian fascism! It absolutely should have been at least a dedicated chapter.

[@sarahbyrne8501]

So happy to see Chris back. Sanity and honesty in a world built on madness and lies. Much love!

[@BarbarraBay]

Chris biggest sell-out ever.

[@rafaelpena4269]

@@BarbarraBay How so🤷🏾

[@BarbarraBay]

@@rafaelpena4269 I don't exactly remember but Chris attended or received an award connected to the mainstream media. Worse, he posted the following on Twitter: ""I don't think we're going to stop the pandemic and the mutations until everyone gets vaccinated."

[@averayugen8462]

He never went anywhere ;=)

[@brainysmurf74]

Absolutely NOTHING sane about his guest. I thought we wiped out nazism in 1945.

[@adamgorelick3714]

I would love to see V and Gabor Mate in conversation. Her comments linking trauma and cancer dovetail perfectly with Mates research findings. I'm in complete agreement with V's observations about apology and patriarchy - as well as the foundational role of genocide and slavery in American history. An apology can be insincere, but it still requires an admission of wrong doing.

[@DiplomacyNOW]

During the world premiere week of the film The Wisdom of Trauma, featuring Gabor Mate, about a year ago, there was a week of Trauma Talks. Gabor interviewed V during that week. The film is available through an organization called Science and Nonduality (SAND). Maybe you can get access to the interview as well. I still want to re--listen to it as they were amazing in conversation, as were the many other conversations Gabor had that wreek.

[@numbersix8919]

I recommend a book by Franz Fanon: The Wretched of the Earth. Apologies from predators -- ? What a waste of thought.

[@ivorykhan159]

Yes, V is correct. Gabor Mate speaks about all childhood trauma determining our health as adults.

[@johnstrawb3521]

Funny how 'The Real News' keeps deleting posts pointing out Eve Ensler advocated child r@pe in The V@gina Monlogues. See wikipedia if you're unaware of the issue.

[@Tupelo927]

Dr. Mate' is such an empathetic & fascinating person. His books & lectures are phenomenal.

[@lynnwood7205]

So many of us are still under the delusion that our present political structure will acknowledge and act to meet the needs or desires of the non elites.

[@dianagwinn4335]

None ever apologized to me either. I forgive them anyway because I understand WHY. It's taken almost a lifetime. It's almost destroyed me and has harmed my children. But we have not only survived; in many ways THRIVED.

[@asmasamano3410]

“One of the column of patriarchy, is never apologizing” I so relate to that.

[@ashleyKennedy5]

Clinton and Harris both have vaginas. It's a class war not a gender war. Women choose to put themselves into indoor sheltered work situations. Why don't women work outdoors? Because indoor work is easier physically. Making it a gender war makes men your enemy. As a male I can now no longer support sexist women's privileges.

[@johnstrawb3521]

@Asma Samano Yeah, it's almost as if the patriarchy doesn't exist. The idea that men in the 10% do anything more than exploit men in the 90%, is obscene. Ever hear of war, wage slavery, slavery, indentured servitude? New to the planet, are you?

[@JoJo-vg8dz]

The patriarchy conspiracy.😂😂😂

[@ashleyKennedy5]

@@JoJo-vg8dz Patriarchy is a matriarchy conspiracy theory.

[@ivorykhan159]

Powerful interview, thank you.

[@emilypotato9495]

Thank you so much for putting V on this podcast. Her voice is strong and her truth is yearning to be heard. I hope we can get together and make the change that needs to happen.

[@monatinnell4570]

What a enlightening interview. Myself like so many others can identify with the struggles she’s endured. Thank You so much for highlighting another tragedy we live with daily

[@plugnut4713]

The women in my life (spouse, sister-in-law, mother, friends) often tell me once a woman turns fifty (her sexuality declines) a woman becomes invisible in America. I believe it.

[@jarvisaddison8560]

50? Bruh try 30 or 35 😂

[@dianagwinn4335]

Hmm.. 75 y.o. gotta a whole lot of energy left.

[@shawnnaconnolly7051]

"the most unvalued, uncherished, easily-disposed-of" says it all. Thank you! I've felt all along that women just need to refuse to procreate until things change might work.

[@ince55ant]

lol a general strike would look like nothing if women could unite and hold the progress of the species hostage.

[@strezztechnoid]

I believe women must make a call to a gender strike. In every aspect of society were gender is deterministic of outcomes, non-participation by women would force idiotic men to confront their prejudice and fervent embrace of patriarchy. I am sick of men holding, grabbing, collecting, abusing, and exercising power in the world. We have had of enough of the failed systems of patriarchy and need to move rational justice. Repression is easy, an idiot can exercise power without the need for thought or consideration. We must lift enlightened voices such that the "might makes right" crowd drowns in the echos of their lunacy.

[@cliffroebuck2277]

I have thought of that myself but it makes you think that the GOP and Republican States would make rape legal for the church.

[@esotericist6667]

With the march toward authoritarianism in the U.S. and the increasing influence of Christian fascism in Washington, a "procreation protest" would ignite a reactionary response from the far-right. I'm reminded of The Handmaid's Tale in imagining how this could play out.

[@AtheistEve]

Not just refuse to procreate, but refuse sex. That strike would take less time to have the desired effect.

[@ianwoodywoodwoof345]

Such a great interview with V... She moved me so much.. Thx Chris... And... An apology has to be meant and sincere, not just empty words.. Human duplicity, the capacity to lie seems second nature... Especially amongst the power elites.. It is a pernicious part of the century of the self... Our PM here in the UK is the epitomy of a hubristic denialist, lying eliteist, patriarchal, mysogynist of the first Order. 56 members of Parliament are under investigation for Sex crimes at this moment! One long time MP has just been suspended for serious crimes including rape going back over a decade, declared just this week. No one knows yet who this man is... It is subjudicy... A tory long serving MP resigned about 3 weeks back for viewing porn in the house of commons chamber... He tried at first to cover it up! Another was suspended last year, a gay tory MP for sexually harassment on multiple occasions. He managed to avoid a recall petition on some arcane parliamentary rule.. He had the tory whip removed but would not do the decent thing and resign, he sits still, as an independent but on the tory benches. . The UK Parliament and it is mainly the Tory right is beset with sleaze, rampant corruption and lies... Scandel after scandal in this rotten Johnson Goverment! Great great show Chris.... V was fantastic...

[@rafaelpena4269]

Same in America..Republican's tend to be ANTI-gay..get caught in the "MOST" public, LEWD gay scandal's..

[@numbersix8919]

Apologies are worthless self-serving aggressions. Conviction, contrition, repentance, all express themselves through sacrifice. Only an American could think that saying "I was wrong" is a sacrifice. (For an American, it must be an awful torture.) Taking a predator's apology seriously is just silly. If someone is actually sorry for something, you'll know it.

[@winninglifeyo]

Keeping fighting ladies!! A lot of us men got your back 💪

[@NotAPacifist825]

We have a right: the right to work for ever- shrinking wages until death. If you won't, they have the military and police power to make us.

[@fishinghuntingfool]

Not quite yet,but there working on it. Watch what police have for use,at their disposal .Be very afraid of privatized police forces ,that will be the beginning of complete control.

[@AtheistEve]

22:00 Women can’t withdraw their caring roles because that would directly hurt too many vulnerable people. It wouldn’t be a problem for the oligarchs, who can _always_ find someone to skivvy for them.

[@ericashugart8859]

I live with someone who doesn't see the point of accountability. He struggles to understand this conceptually in regards to the horrific mishandling of Covid. I want so badly to hear people admit that this has been mishandled. Not sure how to heal from this aspect of this.

[@DanA-nl5uo]

We need rank choice voting and more parties there is no party for the working class in America both parties are owned by the caplistist class

[@ledaswan5990]

I agree totally. We’re screwed

[@fishinghuntingfool]

Tell that on Fox News,progressive already know this or MSNBC democratic seam to be wearing blinder .

[@Jay...777]

Very eloquent.

[@jgalt308]

Unfortunately, even if that were true...it doesn't make it intelligent or reasonable.

[@rettro6578]

00:49 It was FAILED pandemic policies against working people, that created these issues NOT the pandemic itself. The curve was not flattened, only the working class.

[@hadaku]

This podcast is absolutely phenomenal. V and her commentary is awesome. Thanks Chris.

[@desireegerber]

What an amazing episode and an amazing guest too! Thank you so much both of you.

[@robertburatt]

Rights are "inalienable" and are not in the hands of special interests that the american court system relies on for its "authority"~which in a true Democracy would be illegitimate authority. Those that violate inalienable rights should be immediately removed and replaced by suitable, legitimate authority.

[@songboat]

well my rights have been violated. Who is it that has the duty to protect my rights? Not any government agency, I have contacted them all. The EPA did the field investigation to determine the chemicals used as a weapon to eliminate me. Sent the city a letter of warning, An investigation would have determined the city was not the party the applied the chemicals that threatened my life. The City refused to file a trespass against my assailant because the had personal financial gain. There is no other case in the US that a citizen has been forced from their private property to escape chemicals applied with intent to cause serious physical harm and eliminate them from their private property.

[@CPeter0912]

Heartbreaking, outstanding. Too much food for thought in my bruised brain. But thank you so much for presenting that. It will take quite a while to digest that.

[@dianagwinn4335]

My Body. My Choice. As much for abortion on demand as for no masks, no tests, no social distancing, no lockdowns. NO FORCED INJECTIONS.

[@AtheistEve]

There’s a big difference between one person needing an abortion and a rather deadly communicable disease that can kill by the thousands.

[@Tupelo927]

Oh please. What is 'abortion on demand', ma'am? Who is trying to forcibly inject you?

[@dianagwinn4335]

@@Tupelo927 you sound like an idiot. Look up abortion on demand. Guess you live in an alternate universe that you don't know about how our government is trying to force the fake vaccine on each and every one of us.

[@dianagwinn4335]

@@Tupelo927 here ya go Einstein: What is abortion on demand mean? an abortion performed on a woman solely at her own request.

[@mortishacanniba]

Unbelievable. Thank you for this report (I only wish your videos could be longer so you had more time with your phenomenal guests). And I hope you have this angel on again soon. ❤️‍🔥🙏❤️‍🔥

[@roberthornack1692]

Always glad to hear your voice, along with others of like minds. Keep up your great work Chris.

[@D3rsHazard]

I've been reading and listening to Chris Hedges for about 10 years. And he always comes back to the same thing. Maybe it's because of his background, I don't know. Maybe he wants the spotlight, or feels like he needs to. Some of what he has taught me is invaluable, but so much of it seems to originate from theology, and I think it distorts it. I always questioned why the WSWS talks negatively about him, apart for when he was censored. He always comes back to the "patriarchy", or "men", or somethings like "war is a bad thing". And I have seen so many people in the comment section of his articles saying things like "this is so depressing" and "but what is there to do!?". Yet no one seems to exactly figure it out, while the answer is right there in front of us. The answer is internationalist socialism, or solidarity between workers worldwide, yet it is seen as a footnote.

[@D3rsHazard]

This is not about "men", or "women" , or "power". This is about capitalism.

[@D3rsHazard]

For people that say most men don't understand except for some who have been raped "getting it in a smaller way", or not getting the seriousness of child abuse, I think they do. I like Eve and Gabor Mate though

[@Tupelo927]

@@D3rsHazard What is WSWS, please?

[@letMeSayThatInIrish]

​@@Tupelo927 world socialist web site

[@ledaswan5990]

@@Tupelo927 Yes. I don’t know either. These acronyms are hard to keep up with.

[@halhosmer1820]

Dang....she's right. Completely. What a story.

[@obsoleteelite8258]

POWERFUL!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@leftykeys6944]

We as women are the gateway to life, a POWER position we inherit before birth. Patriarchy, and patriarchal religion, can't deal with women having any position of power. And that, I believe, is the "bottom line".

[@danawilkes6174]

I have lived long enough (72) to know what she says is barely different to what is happening to men. This is a people issue. This is what the "powers that be" want here. Blame each other, instead of "punching up".

[@pinkmoon831]

Yes! Two of my favs 🙌

[@marianodedompablo2665]

Thank you so much for this.

[@kellywalsh9373]

Excellent discussion.🙏

[@midknight1968]

Thank You!

[@antimattv]

"Shut this country down for rights". Exactly. That is what it will take. Nothing less.

[@noelliebtsie]

Another example of the cognitive dissonance applied to spare the ego: a guy I worked with, clearly defensive about the huge gas-guzzling truck he drove, was telling me how not so bad the pollution they produce is, you know, compared with earlier vehicles. Riiiiight. I guess that's how he makes himself feel good about destroying the planet. It reminds me of the book about rape culture called "Not So Bad" which refers to the way most women have been made to feel that the various violations they've suffered have really been "not so bad," nothing really to complain about.

[@songboat]

I know better than anyone that this sounds too extreme to be believable. Give me a few minutes of your time and the benefit of doubt before you pass judgement. I owned land in Montrose, Lee County, Iowa. I operated an upholstery shop and lived on my property for ten years. Then the Mayor sold the adjoining lot to a soon to be council member. He was held above the law. He redeveloped the property on fraudulent building permits issued by the city. It was a non conforming lot and State building code restricted any new structures could not have a footprint larger than the existing structures. That did not apply to this new neighbor. He filled the property with structures so big he had to turn them sideways to squeeze them on the property. That resulted in all storm water from the entire property being diverted onto my property. My complaints were ignored because I was a divorced female with no political influence. When this guy finished the redevelopment 3 years later he discovered the redevelopment was going to be denied being recorded on the County plat map. The courts would have ordered him to remove the non compliant structures. I have the building permits. They (government officials) determined his remedy was to eliminate me from my property. He used chemicals unlawfully applied on my property to cause me serious bodily injury or death. I was denied a trespass against this terrorist. I have the EPA field reports proving all this is true. The FBI advised me that this was not terrorism, it was torture. The FBI also determined no violation of Federal law has occurred. What is not a violation of Federal law? Private property rights. Unlawful seizure? torture? Due process? The presentation on this agent is remarkable. I was forced to flee from my property in an attempt to save my life. It was a long slow process after five long years of being intentionally exposed to these chemicals, The EPA determined the chemicals were Glyphosate. I was charged multiple times for crimes based on fabricated laws and ordinances. My condition is chronic. I really don’t have anywhere but videos regarding public corruption to post my story. Anyone willing to review my evidence of prosecutorial misconduct, torture under color of law, deprivation of rights under color of law, fraud on the court, legal abuse, violations of my 4th, 5th, and 14th Amendments? Contact [e-mail]

[@kathleenhillock9366]

Yup.

[@dougstaines986]

Time to get rid of the doddering old men. By the way love your intro music

[@NotAPacifist825]

There are plenty of fascistic young men to take their place.

[@solidaritytime3650]

Chris is an inspiration! So ready to graduate, and head to Union Theological

[@elviajove8289]

I’m surprised Chris or V didn’t bring up that all of this is by design by democrats in order to fundraise. I wonder what party she voted for or if she supports 3rd party candidates who generally have better policies. She clearly is very bitter (with reason) but she needs to present a more balanced perspective because not all men are evil and not all women are helpless and/or good.

[@ledaswan5990]

She does seem very bitter but who wouldn’t be if they were taped and beaten as a child. But it’s all Democrats fault. I’d almost say it would be 50/50 Democrats and Republicans but it seems like most politicians anyway that get convicted of being sexual predators are Republicans. Maybe they’re more repressed or something. I’ve noticed that in very conservative areas like Nashville or Florida I see way more strip clubs and sex shops. Weird,but I have traveled all over the USA for 40 years and I’ve seen it many times.

[@ericashugart8859]

@@ledaswan5990 Portland, OR has the largest number of strip clubs per capita. Left/right, doesn't matter. Misogyny and male entitlement runs deep.

[@sleepnomo9984]

Great show.

[@charleskesner1302]

Thanks for this report. US Corporate media fails us. Life in an Oligarchy.

[@numbersix8919]

Right on Chris.

[@bhavens9149]

I dont think most men can understand the crimes they committed, A few men I have known who have been raped get it in a smaller way, but in general, I find most men don't get the utter crime of rape or child abuse. some may empathize, but that isn't the same thing as understanding.

[@billyd1436]

Yes, in the same way women rapists and abusers can't see their abuse of power. It's not about men, it's about power.

[@professorrhyyt3689]

@@billyd1436 Here I fully agree with you. It's in the system, we need to change the system. Welcome, if you too want to change it.

[@latequilera22]

Where is Mr. Hedges? CALLING MR. HEDGES!!! Roe V Wade has been struck down.

[@SumBrennus]

22:45 Doggie in the background suddenly gives me hope.

[@fearlessway]

We suffer due to the devouring mother energy today, not the tyrannical father.

[@residentgrey]

neither role is actually present. The schools and the state replaced those roles.

[@dimitrioskarastamatis4919]

Wonderful program! As I was listening to this beautiful intelligent Woman and Human I couldn`t get out of my mind as an Atheist, how the Human Animal has evolved. We really did start out in the Human Animal Species as animals trying to survive the elements not to mention what we were sexually, can you imagine? We are better off of coarse but haven`t succeeded and in some cases bc of fear and the use of religions and gods for fear of losing control, we are moving backwards like in the u.s. and many religious countries around the world ESPECIALLY Saudi Arabia! The question is whether these white colonialist zillionaires who control the u.s. , canada, u.k., e.u. their citizens and their bank accounts don`t decide to start WW3, what the heck they`re so old and special why should anyone else live if they can`t?! The same scared fools with tons of money that you are talking about are also the same people that start the wars but always lose like they are doing in Ukraine! They have lost every war and have failed MISERABLY and like frat brat drama queens they scream and rant bc they aren`t winning and getting their way except amongst and against the American citizen! Bottom line is that you and I will win soon only if these NUTS don`t start WW3, it`s inevidible and natural evolution!!! We are lucky to have people like this to watch, it seems like the truth squeezes out some how as it did in many forms during WW2 fighting the hitler and the azoff today!!

[@fredakharlo9062]

Take congress

[@franswiggidy]

Why should we care about the plight of a whore? Definition: A prostitute and or an offensive word for a woman who is thought to have a lot of sexual partners.

[@sarahbyrne8501]

Loving the new ch

[@LolaBgcps]

Great interview. Love her.

[@karendalsadik7119]

Thank you Chris. Your guest is a brave and eloquent woman. I have lost the fight.

[@jdcjr50]

What a wonderful woman V is.

[@calvinmackey239]

They support Isreal, they support Indian, they support lgbt, Christians, but what about black men

[@calvinmackey239]

Black americans supports women, but they do not support our movement, black americans

[@ronreed2652]

Love the music CR ish

[@paulkestyn518]

We need a general internet Vote on Community Laws, they can go Bite It.

[@troyheald77]

AAA+++Bedford, Texas

[@billyd1436]

While Eve Ensler has made a contribution to women's empowerment over the years, she has fallen into the realm of having an antiquated perspective on some of these issues. She remains firmly stuck in the rigid duality of "men as perpetrators and women as victims". This is a perspective that does no one any favors. While it demonizes all men, it puts women in the mold of helplessness and disempowerment. It also neglects to acknowledge the violence and harm that women are capable of, and that is now coming to light as more men report sexual and domestic violence in the home. The emerging narrative has to evolve beyond gender as the defining characteristic, and move toward a raw understanding of power... who has it and who doesn't have it, regardless of gender. The younger generation understands this, and the elders need to listen. Also... Look at all the women in positions of power in corporations and government who are responsible for the ongoing misery of countless millions of women and children across the globe. It's astounding when you open your eyes to this reality. Time to wake up.

[@LoneWulf278]

Yeah. What you’re basically defining is intersectionality.

[@rafaelpena4269]

Billy D I MOSTLY agree..while men are "MOSTLY" COMPLICIT..Women in POSITION'S of "POWER" have been "COMPLICIT" as well! TOO many REPUBLICAN women & dare I say.."NEOliberal" democrat's have chose their WHITENESS over their WOMANHOOD & you can't get mad @ Chris Hedges(friend of Cornel West)for stating that.."TOO" often.."BLACK" neo-liberal's like Barack Obama, Lloyd Austin & Kamala Harris have sold out their BLACKNESS..& this is "ASIDE" from "SELF"-hating black's like Clarence Thomas..

[@professorrhyyt3689]

So what do you do to help with this? Are you working towards a mens shelter where abused men can seek refuge? Are you teaching or supporting classes where men learn the basics of child care so that they are able to really leave an abusive relationship without the woman holding power over them through the children? Or, are you only here to add to womens burden by demanding they liberate men too, without mens help? It seems that way, demanding that every aspect of society should be brought up in a halfhour long interview. In that case you might suffer from male fragility, somewhere realizing that you profit from the system, without wanting to take responsibility for that profit. (They didn't mention that men can be victims too! WAAAH) Also... Women who have succeeded in this system have adapted to it, adapted its values. That's why the whole system needs to change. That women too can be assholes was something feminism discussed a lot in the 80s (*cough* Thatcher *cough*). If you're here to help change the system, or help men suffering from it, welcome. If not, scurry off to the nearest MR forum. I think you will find a better fit there.

[@AtheistEve]

Yes, men are often victims of violence. Mostly from other men. The focus of this interview was on patriarchy and its effects on women. Maybe Chris Hedges can do a follow up on Disaster Patriarchy and how it affects: men; children; environment; animals; economy; education etc.

[@stevenyourke7901]

Feminism in the USA has been a load of ideological mandating bullshit for many years. Gloria Steinem was a CIA agent when she founded Ms. Magazine with CIA funding, the whole idea was to put men against women and to cast all the blame on men. The USA is not a patriarchy. That’s bullshit. Women have full and equal civil rights and blaming men for the reversal of Roe v Wade is ridiculous. The religious right wing took over the Republican Party 40 years ago and they have a majority in the Supreme Court.

[@mntnwzrd66]

Great Beads.

[@truthaboveall7988]

I have a feeling this is the issue that breaks the Nation although we have about 1000000 reasons we have failed this feels like the most likely 2 have a revolution over.

[@robertmurdock8164]

If tulsi can see the truth about Syria and Ukraine maybe by augment she can be convinced that her stand in other issues like drone strikes are wrong The idea is to reward someone when they are correct and convince them when they are wrong

[@gmonk003]

parties will always fail us. the poison has reached the head of legislation and a house divided is no longer a house. waiting for the inevitable divorce doesnt make anthing better or stronger. just a mess for all sides.

[@eastcoastwatch672]

To be assured that there is equality in the job titles noted in the introductory monologue it appears that about 15%~20% of the BIRTHING PEOPLE in those jobs gotta go and replaced with NON-LACTATING beings to be in compliance with the fair share rules !!!

[@charleswood2182]

I have nothing to apologize for. I have not raped, beaten any woman. Those who do don't apologize. I cooked for me and my wives, cleaned, did child care. I did all that. I don't have an apology to make. Don't ask for an apology from men in general to make up for the void in yourself you feel for not having a father who loved and protected you.

[@hoodparticles]

Chris Hedges is my nigga

[@davidmyers9127]

This is a great example of sick and convoluted minds.

[@josepha.mungai3726]

“Holly interview - from a preacher's wife to working on the streets” (18:07) kzbin.info/www/bejne/haTFZ5afbtp6pJo

[@kohashiguchi9671]

My ONLY objection at all to V's language is when she says the patriarchy is "reclaiming" power---they're STEALING IT BACK. "Reclaiming" implies the possibility that some part of that action is legitimate or moral. NO. My grandparents, my mother and a bunch of my uncles and aunts got thrown into concentration camps during WW2. It was legally allowed---it wasn't legitimate OR moral. THIS IS GOING TO BE EXPONENTIALLY WORSE. Hate the reason I'm hearing her, glad TO be hearing her.

[@michaelneal900]

While I agree with a lot of what she says, the sort of one sided characterization of men as non human abusers is disturbing.

[@dianagwinn4335]

They are not all abusers. I have a son and 2 Grandsons who are not. I have male family and extended male family who have been loving and supporting to females. So we need to keep it in proper perspective. Thank you.

[@JoshDoVids]

This is just not a correct characterization of the conversation. Its like complaining that a history of slavery isnt kind enough to europeans. She isnt generalizing but discussing a specific topic.

[@michaelneal900]

@@JoshDoVids No it isn't. It's about the need for anyone, in any characterization of a broad group, needing to avoid, monolithic stereotyping, which dehumanizes them as a group. The disturbing reality is Gandhi was a human, and so was Hitler. Falling into the same trap, even if you think its benevolent, advances no one.

[@JoshDoVids]

That's not really a response to what i've said. More so just ignoring it to double down on your mischaracterization. Shes not saying all men are savage, abusive monsters. Shes discussing men's behaviors systemic to society that uphold and prolong patriarchy. Not sure what your simple moral dichotomy about Hitler and Gandi has to do with that. But sure, making sweeping generalizations about a whole minority of people is real bad. Youre just a male and have an insecurity about hearing criticisms about men and their historic role in our society. Which is okay. You just need to move on from that to have productive conversations. Cheers!

[@pandem0nium862]

#ThisChannelHas:79.34% *Bots and/or fake accounts as 'subscribers.*

[@pandem0nium862]

@@matthewingerson What on earth are you babbling about? 😅

[@AGirlofYesterday]

I would like to hear Chris and V address the fact that the Christian Right groups who lobbied for 20+ years to overturn Roe v Wade were 80% women, according to Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.

[@uncleshamus3451]

I went to a womens march in Ashe county North Carolina with my wife. 15 women give or take were there. Most had other things to do🥴

[@gertrudewest4535]

Yeah, work our 2.5 jobs.

[@charleekimball6551]

States rights vs Federal Government rights. I'm so amazed at how many really smart peoole dont know the Constitution. The Federal Government was meant to be very limited. States will be able to determine abortion laws. Most people do support abortion in the first trimester, especially if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. Some stares will do as NY did, and allow abortion up to the time of birth. Some states will require a woman to view the process of abortion and a sonogram, so she can make an informed decision. Some states will ban abortion. People are not required to live in a state that they disagree with the state's laws. Interesting all the fight for women's rights, but where were you when, as a nurse, no one fought for my right to keep my job if I didn't agree to be vaccinated. All of a sudden, it wasn't my body, my choice.

[@AtheistEve]

Regarding the issue of masks and vaccines. A major difference between, say, an unviable pregnancy and covid19 is that one of them is a communicable disease.

[@starlightsign8666]

She’s so confused… but definitely on purpose, it’s her living.

[@rafaelpena4269]

huh?

[@StreetFig]

so, you don't like the democrats OR the republicans what are you yanks even going to do with your system?

[@brainysmurf74]

I wish Chris would interview more balanced people sometimes

[@belladonna8425]

Every word was true.

[@jgalt308]

For that to happen HE would have to be balanced.

[@brainysmurf74]

@@belladonna8425 nope not at all. Maybe 30% the rest was female supremacist bull and lies. I don’t care what the colour or gender of the person is I do not support supremacy in any form and the things that she was saying and the structure in which she was speaking emulates that of supremacists. when one starts using words “better and greater” to define themselves in contrast to others I have a problem with that. This Women’s hatred of men and male existence comes across very clear. I am a supporter of Chris but sometimes he interviews people who are on the fringes or who have serious and or significant psychological issues despite however the society elevates them in the media. i’m sorry but this woman is full of hate and I’m not going to entertain any of the hatred that she spews towards men. and yes most of what she said are in fact lies! You cannot find unity through division. you cannot find equality through putting down others and repressing or disenfranchising others. People like this woman help to create the very thing that they claim to be against. Yeah people wonder why young men go and shoot up schools or have breakdowns. Perhaps some of the anti male rhetoric that this individual spews out is a part of the problem? my stance has been and always will be, that the day that western society decides to invest in the well-being of young men and boys and see to it that their development is grounded in a supportive community that promotes balanced ideas about life and understanding. equal access to education and mental health resources. that will be the day when things like mass shootings in random violence perpetuated by young men will begin to decrease. men are not all the same , lumping “men “ together into one group when their are vast, gross blatant differences in how some men have access to social and economic resources.

[@brainysmurf74]

@@jgalt308 Chris’s balance 90% of the time he just gets off track sometimes when he jumps on board the rainbow agenda but other than that when he’s very specific he’s usually on point but I know that he has to speak up about the rainbow thing because of his dad and all that but sometimes it does distract from far greater issues such as racial disparities in social economic issues

[@jgalt308]

@@brainysmurf74 It' seems to be another variation of victimhood while neglecting the actual cause which has been and remains illegitimate, unconstitutional government... and this is true of all of the "alt" media...who get points for being "journalists" and exposing the continuing symptoms of the authoritarian tyranny but nothing at all as it regards the specific means by which this was accomplished and is being maintained. Since ultimately government is FORCE and if nothing else it was this realization that was directly expressed by those who rebelled against it...and attempted to design a system that would be resistant to the expected ambitions of a central government... multiple factions of victims each appealing to the source of their grievance in the expectation that a solution will emerge from it, is a pointless exercise. What began as a desire to be free from tyranny has morphed into what can only be described as the ambition to be favored by it and THAT, if nothing else is NOT a solution to it.

[@JohnDoe-jq1br]

If we actually show up for the 2022 midterm election, we can make a difference. If we keep the house and add 3 Senators then Democrats will no longer be obstructed by Republicans. Just as important, elect Democrats and Progressives to your local offices. Republicans are trying to take over school boards so that they can control what our children learn. Please, vote Blue across your ballot.

[@rafaelpena4269]

We need MORE than 3 senator's..

[@belladonna8425]

Yeah voting does help, but the democrats in office now didn't care enough to codify it because it doesnt effect them. Now they're fundraising millions off of losing our rights to our own bodies. Yes, vote, but protest and ORGANIZE. The people HAVE to fight this in other ways than just by voting too, or we're screwed and we descend into full blown fascism. There i going to come a time, even if dems win by epic proportions in the midterms, where Republicans will retake power. They need to understand clearly that people will not accept this christo-fascism. They *ARE* coming for birth control and contraceptives. They're coming for the LGBTQs. They're coming for anyone who isn't a straight, white, wealthy, christian male. Alito mentioned all of these decisions in his appalling draft. We the people have to make it abundantly clear that this is NOT acceptable and we _will_ fight, to the death if necessary, for our rights to our own bodies, sexuality, and identities.

[@doktormcnasty]

As per Chris Hedges, above the Democrats had 50 years with 3 distinct times 3 distinct presidents had the majorities needed to codify abortion rights into law and they didn't because they'd rather use the fear of Republicans overturning Roe for campaigning. It's time to realize that the dems & republicans are just two faces of the same party with the same donor owners. You notice how well the squad has been brought to heel? The democratic party is the path to the graveyard for progressives & their ideals.

[@JohnDoe-jq1br]

@@rafaelpena4269 Yes we do, however with a minimum of three we can get past the Republican obstruction by eliminating the filibuster.

[@JohnDoe-jq1br]

@@doktormcnasty Wrong, Roe wasn't codified because it was considered a Constitutional right by the Supreme Court. Having a majority doesn't get anything passed by Democrats while Republicans are playing obstructionist. The majority has to be filibuster proof. President Obama had that for 43 days because Al Frankin's election was contested for months, and 43 says after he did take office, Senator Kennedy die. Democrats and Repubs are not the same party. Repubs are authoritarian's that do not believe in Democracy. They want to eliminate Social Security, Medicare, unemployment compensation, food stamps, public schools and the USPS. Democrats Want to expand them. Democrats also support Unions, public education, healthcare, Democracy, and rights to be in control of our own lives.

[@johnstrawb3521]

Chris is becoming increasingly pitiful with this 'patriarchy' nonsense. Men fare worse than women in nearly every area relevant to well-being. That's some accomplishment, 'patriarchy.'

[@JoJo-vg8dz]

Never heard such amount of BS.

[@cbx500cbx]

On the plus side maby they will bring back Christmas !! Still sad there was no Christmas anything this year.

[@tombradburn3935]

Wow, you're trippin.

[@belladonna8425]

Wtf?

[@AtheistEve]

At least Lughnasadh was still observed. They’ll never stop Lughnasadh.

[@syourke3]

The USA is not a “patriarchy”. Women enjoy equal legal rights and have fine do for decades.

[@songboat]

interview me

[@lifeforall1768]

Can't even trust you

[@jkishhabi]

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[@josepha.mungai3726]

Federal Jobs Program at an Actual Living Wage: “Inside Skid Row - With Soft White Underbelly’s Mark Laita” (23:22) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKvHeYSLgL6GabM