Unbreaking America: Divided We Fall

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Our government is broken, and we have to fix it. In this short film, Michael Douglas and RepresentUs Co-Founder Joshua Graham Lynn break down how our political system has been hijacked, why it encourages division and vilifies bipartisan cooperation, and why it’s made Congress so dysfunctional that they can’t even pass the most basic laws to improve the lives of Americans.
It’s not all doom and gloom. They also layout the plan to fix our broken political system, and the best part: It’s already working. RepresentUs members have already helped win more than 100 victories nationwide, but to bring about lasting systemic change, we need more people to join this movement. Join us: represent.us
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Credits:
Unbreaking America: Divided We Fall
Michael Douglas
Joshua Graham Lynn
Director
Michael Marantz
Written by
Joshua Graham Lynn
Ryan Kleier
Michael Marantz
Composer
Garth Stevenson
Animator
Chris Fitzgerald
Illustrator
Adom Balcom
Director of Photography
Kristian Zuniga
Producer
Phillip Sheridan
AP/Post producer
Zach Macdonald
Camera Assistant
Haley Wutherington
DIT/Data Utility
Riley Price
Gaffer
Phil Yu
Best Buy Electric
Chris Jara
Lighting Board Operator
Jeff Carr
Key Grip
Travis Ulmer
Best Boy Grip
Josh Scheniderman
Script Supervisor
Andrea Ulrich
Sound Mixer
Max Phillips
Boom Operator
Adam Soltis
Telepropter
Jonathan Bell
Video Playback
Thomas Servidone
Motion Tracking
Stephen Walsh
Assistant Editor
Koby Leff
Mix Engineer
Brandon Hickey
Hair and Makeup
Alexandra Baranoff
Wardrobe Stylist
Hannah Lacava
Production Manager
Logan Luchsinger
Production Coordinator
TJ Tamayo
Production Assistants:
Ximena Prieto
John Taylor
Milly Kennedy
Julianne Selemy
Noah Schifrin
Security
Mega, Moving On Up
Catering
My Kitchen Witch,
Mangai
Craft Service
Gabriela Alvarado
Camera
CPT
Production Trucking
CC Rentals
VTR
Colorspace Digital
Teleprompter
American Movie Co.
Stage
Highline Stages
Production Supplies
Wits End
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[@KCsFunHouse]

The candidates serve their donors not the people

[@palvb3737]

George Soros

[@227morgan3]

Bernie Sander's donors ARE the people

[@mattcalfee6781]

Abso-fuckin-lutley

[@227morgan3]

@Mr Johnson you can look up the statistics of his donors. What corporate backers or billionaires do you think he's shelling for? Care to cite any information? Or just trying to spread cynicism?

[@bettyh3747]

Which is why Trump was elected in 2016

[@francosoliman103]

A Government for the People, not just Big Corporations.

[@closertothetruth9209]

exactly and all politics world wide, it will never happen though too many greedy war mongers

[@thirdeye1219]

@@closertothetruth9209 have to pass an anti corruption act..but it would be in the business of putting crony company politics out of business..and they are the ones that make/pass the laws

[@closertothetruth9209]

@@thirdeye1219 same worldwide man the elite run it all and the propaganda machines they own called the free press, so many investigative journalists careers have come to an abrupt end when they try to get the truth out i have an editor in the family circle and the stories that a suppressed are something else, i did security in all fields including guarding very wealthy people, corruption is everywhere i saw it and they are very sick people moraly

[@aubreysavaria1777]

Let me just say this. With the gov nationalizing industries, what companies will be left to give $ to their candidates? Most small and med businesses will probably be gone not long from now and the rest will be nationalized. You can thank CV for that, uh hum, excuse me. So, it would be wierd for the gov to lobby a candidate, right? Right. Not that candidates can't make money from these companies in other ways, but lobbying, no. Where else for candidates to get campaign $? From us dum dums, in the form of a tax credit.... from the gov. This could be the agenda here with this infomercial. Another possibility. Do you really think the gov will be honest when distributing those tax credits? It ultimately will be up to them who gets the votes and the $. Hmmm.

[@MrRockend]

Too narrow- it needs a broader scope- unions, university teachings

[@mlmoreno75]

Term limits in congress would clean a lot of this up. There should be no career politicians in the US.

[@44thenazz]

But the very people that would have to pass such a law are the career politicians, so it's never going to happen.

[@restless1344]

There should not be given a specific time in office period. Lets say we elect Trump again. And we don't like what he is doing right away we should be able to vote him out immediately. Or anyone in any office of the government. Not have to wait for a very long term limit.

[@restless1344]

@Warriors Of Liberty True

[@originalnorseman462]

@Kelly-Jeau Larson If that was the case only the rich could afford to run . But they shouldn't get paid what there getting now.

[@divermike8943]

@Mike I agree in a big way, but Term Limits by itself I think not enough. Check this out: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Anti-Corruption_Act

[@42N8_1]

Term limits for the Legislative branch would be a good start.

[@RaisedxFist]

YES and NO, at the same time !

[@shanelewis617]

Penalties for judges when they're rulings are overturned!

[@edggullion5348]

@@shanelewis617 I've got to agree with that. Too many partisan hacks are on the bench. Also, too many partisan hacks are on the Supreme Court. The Constitution should be the basis for ALL legal decisions, not politics or political correctness. The Constitution should also be understood based on the reasoning of the Founders that wrote it and understood in the times that it was written, not on 21st Century standards, which are insane at this point. Once politics trumps law, we might as well rename the United States, The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and allow an unelected politburo make all the decisions for The Masses, much like the unelected and unaccountable European Commission.

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

Will Spence yup so true

[@Letemknow33]

@@edggullion5348 Should we not try to evolve our thinking from court rulings make hundreds of years ago, in some cases? Also, all judicial decisions are made with the bias of the judges themselves changing how they interpret the law and their views on the ramifications of decisions. Acknowledging that judges are humans, limited in their perception of the world prevents us from falling into the fallacy of pure constitutional ruling. Neil Gorsuch cannot claim to perceive the world the same as James Madison and thus extrapolate meaning of the laws. Language and philosophical views evolve over time. We cannot go back to 1789. But we can take the knowledge from our collective experiences since then and improve upon the law.

[@TheNefastor]

Just eliminating gerrymandering would improve things tremendously.

[@90MysteriumFascinans]

Jean Roch And eliminate lobbying, put limits on campaign donations, etc

[@DepressinglyOptimistic]

Getting rid of the parties too. Our government was never meant to be controlled by parties, because our founding fathers feared our current state of power would happen. People, as a group, just cant learn from our history.

[@rickdees251]

@Private Private People from other countries should not be allowed to vote as Americans and only Americans old enough and qualified should be able to vote. How does not being registered prevent that?

[@davidt01]

@Private Private The electoral college was included for a reason. It's the only way small states can even have a chance to make a difference. Otherwise, the elections would be mainly decided by places like California and New York.

[@rwags6848]

David Tierney... so basically, true democracy is not for Americans? 1-person/1-vote is too “liberal” ? You need to cook-the-books with the Electoral College? Where I live, it’s the will of the people that determine who is elected. My physical location has nothing to do with it. My vote has the same power as everyone else in the country. A view from afar

[@chodkowski01]

Remove all the lifetime politicians and set term limits.

[@msh8114]

YESSS! THIS is VERY NECESSARY!!

[@irascib1e]

Won’t do anything. It isn’t time that corrupts politicians. It’s money and lobbying. Through campaign finance most politicians are corrupt before they even step into office. The real solution is removing the source of the corruption.

[@krystalklear7793]

@@irascib1e Yes. A wise comment here!

[@user-hy4ih8hk4f]

This sound stupid. Set their term limited only makes them want to grab more money when they could.

[@ThePeterispas]

It would be a necessary first step to ensure that the elected idiots represent the electorate and not his lobbyist friends paying him huge amounts of money. How can a lifetime politician that lives and works for most of his time in Washington represent ... Montana?! (or others) He lost almost all connections with that place long time ago ...

[@chappy_42]

As a conservative, Ive been saying this for years. I cant believe ive never heard of this until now!!! Im inspired! LETS GOOOOOO

[@spencermiller2032]

As a liberal, I 100% agree with you!

[@kevinthealienfpv]

That's honestly the best part of this. I get to be liberal, you get to be conservative, and we ALL get to be heard.

[@saritah4757]

Exactly, I just saw this today sept 19, 2022?

[@hopefully2224]

These people are for ranked choice voting...look it up and understand it before you get excited.

[@wildfire9280]

@@hopefully2224 There’s nothing wrong with it.

[@georgeplagianos6487]

The late George Carlin said it pretty well too

[@1927su]

He sure did! He was prophetic!

[@arenia7]

He really did. But I don't know how many people were actually paying attention.

[@RobertWGreaves]

Love what Represent Us is doing.

[@RepresentUs]

Join our movement! www.represent.us

[@mark1952able]

First I heard about and glad I did. Wonderful! Gotta get involved!!!!

[@tina50ify]

Getting involved now. Thank you.

[@tradewinds2319]

Tiring leftist dogma

[@mark1952able]

Living with Wisdom; Good name! I totally agree with your comment

[@underlord3761]

We better wake up soon

[@GOODNOIGHT]

Rec room Everyones got their heads in the fucking sand

[@armandorivera3425]

System of a down- Sad statue and A.D.D?? They where right and they tried to warn us

[@A1truth]

Too dumb down its over. U know its sad when a hollyweird actor can see more than the average citizen.

[@armandorivera3425]

@iduz duhsmotpoke excatly

[@patroberts9497]

he said our forefathers, but of course he is a jew. and no. his name is not douglas

[@ReamyD11]

This next decade must become the era of government decentralization. We can’t afford to lose

[@stephenverchinski409]

Greens are the threat because they have that as a Principle

[@ReamyD11]

Stephen Verchinski, Yes. The established order must always be challenged, especially when it’s unjust

[@thirdeye1219]

Crony company politics controlling social stratification..money talks.. it's the mighty dollar.. too much old money

[@adamkalb1]

Especially not after the January 6th insurrection! 😱There were so many domestic terrorists willing to overturn the 2020 election based on a big lie. Who knew the biggest threat to American democracy was coming from inside the country? From corrupt politicians AND their corrupt voters and blind followers who know how to take the United out of United States, and put the KKK in Amerikkka?

[@JustaGuy-pm9ub]

Thanks, Mr. Douglas for standing up and not sounding like Robert DeNero. I liked movies Denero was in but now I can't watch any since he had to scream his messed up personal views to the wold.

[@ibedoindat]

Papa Moss Robert Dinero 💰

[@rickj1983]

Are his views any worse than yours?

[@ironseabeelost1140]

@@rickj1983Yes, they are.

[@rickj1983]

@@ironseabeelost1140 Hardly, but that says only your views are credible and nobody else is allowed to have a view.

[@ellechristian627]

Those that scream the loudest have the most to hide, look into De Niro's past it's sickening

[@iSoldat]

End political careers, make the career politician extinct. #TermLimits

[@1981Dead]

Exactly! Term limits are long overdue and getting rid of ALL political parties would be the icing on the cake.

[@dustinabc]

There's a bigger problem than term limits- many people who are controlling the laws are unelected officials working for the alphabet agencies. Their careers in these organizations span decades, and the policies they create are forced on people who have never heard of them, or had a chance to vote for or against them. Look up "The Swamp" on here, it's a series of videos about the corruption in DC (it's not a partisan thing either).

[@tonyachapman9255]

That'll never happen,their the ones that have to implement that

[@daman1999]

How about a one party state

[@MrRockend]

Just saw this video and Douglas asks an excellent question- your comment is very astute and a start to turn this bad situation around.. What would America look like with new visionary leadership. Implementing term limits and get rid of the establishment- I recommend that the USA cannot wait and should have a special election so that anyone who has 2 terms not be allowed to run.

[@neverlookback75]

A scared populace reacts irrationally and is easy to control

[@mark1952able]

Hence Education.

[@dl4523]

Republicans, lol.

[@neverlookback75]

mark1952able hence the defunding of education

[@neverlookback75]

Trump Sucks right? I mean...when you have literal fascists on your side, how can you possibly be wrong?

[@dl4523]

@@neverlookback75 Trump is definitely a fascist wannabe dictator.

[@elizabethbluehorse7341]

I'm for this, but possibly the best part would be no more lobbyists - no more buying off politicians for your own personal, business, and political gains. The current system needs fixing, no doubt about it!

[@iMagicRockstar]

Iam 68 almost 69 years old and I can tell you the value of this country and the American dream is nothing anymore in this world. America could be prosperous for EVERYONE but corruption has broken us.......

[@philiplombardo4332]

For starters, protect the elections, so the voters of the United States would have a voice to speak out.

[@sassygil6675]

We did. But the Dems/Leftists want to revoke our votes and voice.

[@wendyflatt39]

@@sassygil6675 Yep..."lets get rid of electoral college" is pretty leftist

[@philiplombardo4332]

mizzouwendy If you go to the state of Georgia republicans make sure they act on voters oppression, to ensure that right stay in power, and your so positive that the left keeps people from voting, the ask majority republican leader senator McConnell to protect the elections, and I bet you anything he won’t even budge.

[@corryjookit7818]

@@sassygil6675 You wouldn't know left if it were standing beside you. You need to change your own mindset, and stop seeing things you should have, as things that threaten you. America is a wealthy country., there's no need for anyone to go without food from one day to the next. Why does this threaten you ? Wouldn't it be a good thing ? America's schools are not the best in the world. Why would improving them and their facilities be so bad ? Isn't access to health care for anyone who's sick a good thing, and treatment given a good thing ? Why would your roof over your home, nay having somewhere to live be so bad? Look around you at how unequal life really has become. Do you still believe that Large Companies and Corporations must retain their equal status and rights ? You know, that they are on an equal footing to you, in fact all of the people are equal to these large organisations, in some cases them more than you. Your current lawmakers are responsible for that law. Why do these things which seem pretty normal to millions and millions make you so afraid?

[@lordtoxic1686]

We can't agree on who exactly should and shouldn't be voting.

[@HansHagman]

A swede here, best of sincere luck.

[@HansHagman]

@@letitflo1462 Ok, that was a lot to unpack. Assuming that you are talking about the U.S.A. 1. Adding a million people that happens to be practicing Islam, is about 1/400 parts of the population, that's no real difference to the demographic of the country. (I assume that my numbers might be of a bit but hopefully not by orders of magnitude) Prevention, as it were, would be through, integration and understanding of your new Muslim neighbors. Given that we in Sweden have accepted about million refugees in modern times, with some from the middle East, I don't really see the problem of immigration. Adding to the fact that the USA has historically been an leading military force in the region, but not beeing accountable the the resulting emigration is ... wierd. 2. It makes me sad to hear that the humanitarian act of immigration is misunderstood as corruption. I find it more corrupt that lobbying is allowed at the extent that it is in the US. We give grants to our political parties so that they can separerade themself from special interests. Again adding a 2/400 part Muslim to a population over two years, is not a flooding, at best a drip into a bathtub. We swedes added a much larger percentage of Muslims, and while we struggle some with integration, we as a nation is doing quite well.

[@truthseeker4690]

Hans Hagman Appreciate the sentiment, but I think Sweden is in even more need of help. It sounds like things have really changed there in the last few years and not for the better. I hope they're able to get things under control in Malmo. What a shame. Perhaps a new government will one day announce that the people, history and culture of Sweden are infinitely more important than those of non-Swedes who seem to be having an often detrimental effect on the livelihood of its citizens. Best of luck

[@melzization]

@USA#1 !! hahaha yes please!!

[@misuchimiss1161]

@@letitflo1462 Ask Trump to stop kissing Saudi ass. That might help your cause.

[@broadwaysam8405]

Letit Flo Maybe by stopping our participation in wars laying waste to countries where many Muslims lived would be a good start?

[@kylestewart8049]

how can any american dislike this video??

[@fbi805]

Very easily some of what was proposed is part of socialistic ideas, some of it is bribery while the rest removes a person's freedom of choice. Maybe you should actually listen to and understand what Douglas and the other clown say. Also you should educated yourself on the US Constitution the amendments. Going to give an example. In the video Douglas talks about states passing election laws that will also affect the federal elections, well under the Constitution and amendments the founding fathers specifically put in place that no state shall make laws that violate federal laws which include election laws. Any state that passes a law that violates federal election laws is in direct violation of the US Constitution and the Amendments and also a violation of a person's civil rights.

[@catejones3843]

@@fbi805 where is the bribery? And they are not suggesting a socialist government. The goal of this video is to inform Americans so we can get back our democracy. Your response sounds angry and that's how most Americans feel these days. Like in the video, we need representatives who work together to get things done. I have not read the entire constitution so I have no rebuttal to your statement about it being unconstitutional. However they are correct about if state governments all pass something it ends up getting done on a federal level. I think the video shows an enlightened perspective. One without bias and simply wants to make our government more effective.

[@fbi805]

@@catejones3843 really if you don't know what bribery is you shouldn't be making comments. The fact that they mention giving people tax breaks for voting is in and of itself a bribery, they are basically saying you will get this if you do this and in some way it could also be considered extortion instead of bribery. You need to educate yourself about the laws in this country. Extortion and bribery are illegal

[@MrFilipang]

@@fbi805 Giving tax breaks to voters would help everyone, giving people that might not usually vote an incentive to get involved politically. I'm no legal expert, but I don't think this can be called bribery. "Bribery refers to the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public or legal duty. This type of action results in matters that should be handled objectively being handled in a manner best suiting the private interests of the decision maker. Bribery constitutes a crime and both the offeror and the recipient can be criminally charged." - www.law.cornell.edu/wex/bribery

[@fbi805]

@@MrFilipang oh and the actual term for bribery has nothing to do with a person being an elected official or not. Just research how many people have been arrested for bribes to businesses and private individuals.

[@ChrJahnsen]

I already had a huge amount of time for Michael Douglas. Now I respect him even more. Well done, buddy!

[@jefft8933]

Look at how much is lost in 20 year War with Afghanistan and Iraq

[@arkaleon1551]

Be careful the eww are everywhere

[@arkaleon1551]

I'm not American but America and the American deserves better People should stand up for their country instead of ....you know

[@anthonyh2540]

Im middle eastern and my family was affected from 9/11 racism, cant get jobs, called dumb all my life! RACISM IS REAL

[@buckie48192]

@@anthonyh2540 can't get jobs.? Seriously.? Racism here in America? I doubt that..your people have a plan to take over the whole world and you guys seem to be doing fine. The arabics are taking over all of Europe and they are all over Michigan I should know I live 5 min from Dearborn. Your people don't believe in abortions only because they want to out number all other races so as to take over and spread the disease called Islam.!!!!! Islam is evil

[@anthonyh2540]

jojo bach we dont believe in abortion becAuse its fucked up, second im a christian middle eastern guy, my family believes in jesus. You think were doing fine, you think! We are always profiled just like the blacks, always charged the maximum for the dumbest and most smallest crimes. This system is a failure. Dont fuckin talk for all the middle eastern people you sound dumb. No such thing as someone trying to out number another race and try to take over in America, america is the diversity america is every culture in one. I believe that all and everyone deserves a chance. why do i hate abortion? I hate abortion because its a business. They want to make money off killing babies. They test on the babies. This is a disgrace of a world we live in. If you dont want your child give him up for adoption or put a condom on. Its not a crisis at all. Stop blowing shit out of proportion and think like a real person! Dont you ever point fingers at a minority when truly its congress and the house thats fucking up America in every aspect with opiates and nazi germany police officers

[@washingtonx1]

Where is the UK equivalent of this amazing stuff? I feel like I am an American political activist and I live in the UK, so frustrating. But, go America... I hope this stuff makes a difference there and the UK follows suit! Because, seriously, a global change is needed 👏

[@oldmanmercy2773]

Perhaps the most powerful message in this whole video is at the end. "You can be damn certain that if we do nothing, nothing will change." So we are kept at each other's throats so we CAN do nothing.

[@dennisbriels4947]

It's deliberate. Rahm Emanuel said it: "Never let a crisis go to waste." That is how/why the Democrats generate one crisis after another to keep the peons in a constant state of fear & therefore under control...

[@wsl3119]

Listening to Gordon Gecko about this, is just weird

[@charlesbuchan2826]

Blue Horseshoe loves Represent Us.

[@johndoyle2296]

But he was the American President.

[@buzoff4642]

I don't know that he realizes he in that role contributed "normalizing" that "greed is good".

[@RubyGaleHS]

YES🙌🏼 YES 👏🏼YES👍🏼 🇺🇸👥We the People👥🇺🇸

[@armandorivera3425]

"In God we trust"

[@imperius-minecraft6568]

I may only be a Freshman in High School, but I'm not blind to the problems in our country, and especially in our government. From the stories my family has told me, this country used to be very different. Most politicians used to fight for what they believed in, not what the public wanted-and everyone was fighting for a similar goal. RepresentUs will bring the change we need.

[@mark1952able]

ScrubPlease; Kudos to you! Freshman in high school? Fantastic mind set! My hat off to you! Maintain those excellent values!

[@kershamartin7353]

Thank you for speaking out. United we stand. Divided we fall.

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

It has been a long time since I have seen just a positive group of people come together for a greater, necessary good. Amongst this gathering are probably people of all political positions and creeds; and this is what makes it all the more valuable. This, at last, is a principle we can all agree on. May the people gain the strength to follow the struggle onwards, until they gain a Government again that is for their collective good.

[@someonenew3547]

Does this mean Bloomberg would have never won Virginia and Implement his policies there

[@Boostnitup]

Right!!! YOu see thru the Propaganda... thus an ACTOR making the push.

[@dystopian2153]

@bill Murray good one!

[@leegill7837]

someone new agreed!!!!!! That was rigged

[@RaisedxFist]

@bill Murray How is he 'Richer' then George Soros, Exactly ??

[@buckie48192]

@bill Murray He's definitely not richer than stinkin Soros.!

[@KitsHouse]

Billionaires don't give money for Nothing ... they want SOMETHING ! Think about it (PLEASE)!

[@gmanon1181]

It should be cheap to run for office. Look at the Democrats. Those who have money often support weird stuffs and those who don't have the money are forced to support weirdness to get the money. At the end, we loose even when our candidate wins.

[@kenjboyd6233]

@@gmanon1181 , look at the Republicans, just as corrupt!

[@noel7777noel]

We are not a 2 party system anymore. Money gets you elected. And the working class have no disposable income. No one to represent them. Only one group has a voice in politics. The rich.

[@jeffc2052]

Ken J Boyd Boy are you fixing to be in for a VERY RUDE AWAKENING !!!

[@kenjboyd6233]

@@jeffc2052 , please elaborate. I always prefer a more pleasant awakening!

[@rangerhawk]

And how do we get these new laws past our corrupt politicians who would never support such changes?

[@misuchimiss1161]

Exactly RangerH, we the people need some basic goals and leaders in every state that can organize 'how to' exactly get corruption out! Not another 'Change.org' that infinitely collects $ from people and gets nothing accomplished.

[@mmc7753]

Ballot initiatives

[@rangerhawk]

@@mmc7753 It has to make it to the ballot.

[@outofthebox9913]

This is exactly to a t what I’ve been saying everyday. I have a lot of respect for you Mr. Douglas

[@anniekallen4472]

Ranked Choice Voting helps prevent the spoiler effect. STAR Voting (being campaigned for in Lane County, OR) and Approval Voting (being campaigned for in St. Louis, MO) are even better! Let's end two-party domination and make everyone's voice matter!

[@jimmymckinney5496]

www.yang2020.com/policies/rankedchoice/

[@anniekallen4472]

I keep hoping that Yang will look at some of the other alternative voting methods. RCV is certainly better than our current system, but it is 150 years old, and statisticians have come up with better systems since then. I know that the MATH candidate will appreciate this once he has a chance to look closer! www.equal.vote/science

[@anatgifford1379]

Marianne2020.com/issues Marianne is using Grassroots, boots on the ground campaign and receives NO corporate donations whatsoever! Power is back to We The People!

[@shaplintaro]

Anat Gifford what are you smoking? Bernie has the biggest grassroots campaign, biggest team of volunteers, most individual donations and biggest support in minorities.

[@yourvirtualpageantcoach4667]

Forget Oregon HJR 11. Same day voter registration. HB2679 letting 17 yr olds vote in primaries if they turn 18 before General election. HB2687 posted marked on Election Day and received within 7 days after election ( this one gets me. It is the same day every general election. Would you buy your Christmas gifts on Amazon on Christmas Day and tell everyone they will get it within 7 days?)

[@arestitian7857]

2 words, Term Limits!

[@mark1952able]

Ares Titian; Right On!

[@deekarnes556]

PLUS 4. CLOSE THE F****** BORDER!!!!!

[@rickj1983]

The USA is falling apart from within, starting at the top.

[@biffalobull2335]

I'd say from the bottom with families.

[@rickj1983]

@@biffalobull2335 Explain?

[@biffalobull2335]

@@rickj1983 i believe it is borne out that a nation that has families who stick together does better. When mom and dad provide a home with stability, we see children who grow up with overall lower crime rates, better educational achievements and more confident personalities. This in turn bubbles up into leadership. As it is, we have a mass of people who cant think critically, who couldn't begin to support themselves and/or see no issues with skirting or breaking the law if it helps them or other 'oppressed' individuals. They have no sense of the social compact which used to govern civil behavior.

[@rickj1983]

@@biffalobull2335 I can agree with that.

[@buzoff4642]

@@biffalobull2335 Being as 1 out of 3 under 35 live at home, and can't find a job, how much more "stick"ing together can they get, and how does this solve can't find a job?

[@fjm1235]

There was a reason the Founding Fathers were against political parties. We're living it.

[@belmerrios5577]

great video, we need a video like this for every political system in every country, lets take down the corruption!!!!

[@mark1952able]

SHARE THIS VIDEO WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW!

[@rileyjones3703]

I agree, especially over here in Australia. Regardless of who's running the joint, it's fucked here. I came here to this video to get the truth as to why it is, like the real truth as to why it REALLY is broken. And who better to set us free with it but Michael Douglas.

[@stevejordan7275]

Seriously?! Who could dislike this?

[@tenossos]

Almost every KZbin video has dislikes. Some people have nothing better to do than click dislike.

[@spooookie2u]

people wearing rose coloured glasses who think america is great as it is and believe americans have more freedom than they actually do.

[@carolyntalbot947]

Dislikes are for reforms in voting. The vast majority of people in America are more aligned with the left than the right; the more people who vote, the less chance of electing pro-corporation, pro-billionaire conservatives.

[@tradewinds2319]

Tiring leftist dogma

[@KevonLindenberg]

People who misclick and then leave the video immediately never to realize their error.

[@TheSimonScowl]

The parties don't grow 'further and further part'. They GROW CLOSER TOGETHER!

[@TheSimonScowl]

The people grow 'further and further apart'... because the parties PUSH THEM.

[@blockrokinbeats]

This is great stuff. We all should be promoting this to family and friends etc. lets do this!!!

[@Echoer217]

I hope this video reaches >1M views!!

[@mark1952able]

I just sent this video out to 32 friends! Had to!

[@jackandblaze5956]

Needs to reach at least 11M

[@wilmakay347]

I am tired of all the cheaters, all the spinners, radio and television, right and left dividing us, tired of the lobbyists, tired of all the books that people are getting rich off of the little guy that has no say anymore!

[@DK4UI]

I love it , he made a statement of problems and offered a manageable and achievable solution. Thanks

I hear u Michael, it's the damn TRUTH! What r we gonna do about it?! Great information! Ty

[@deriecamo1]

Term limits? yup "1" one ONE term!!! If politicians have more then one term they are wasting that first time gettting reelected. They should get elected one time then spend that term doing what the heck they got elected for!!! Nothing else!!!!

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Well, then the country is run entirely by noobs. There will be little institutional memory. That may or may not be better than the alternative.

[@j.2903]

Omg. The Congress people are there forever. During televised impeachment i was stopped in my tracks. I'm sure all are there tooo looongg but one real slow talker got up and said, "I've been representing the people for 38 years!!!?? WTF!! THAT IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM. I mean how can a Pres. of opposite parties only work on voted in issues for 8 years? Current POTUS is the exception. Not a big fan but Trump did get much done even with the constant turmoil and stonewalling by said 38 year rep. Shameful really. Shame on us. I wonder who really is behind this message.

[@chientimeide]

You'd have more elections, requiring politicians to amass more and more money from _______?(fill in the blank), to spend on more and more misinformation via commercials, we'd have less time to figure out who the new candidates really are are (if people even tried)... No thanks. The solution is to PAY ATTENTION to what your representative is doing, and vote them out. That and enact the changes proposed in this video!

[@xdragoonzero0]

@@chientimeide You could still have a longer term limit. Like maybe they can only serve 3 or 4 terms (which would be 18-24 years for Congress. Stops ridiculous shit like 38 years.

[@wendylincoln7760]

@@xdragoonzero0 Let's just lower the retirement age. 👴👵😂

[@micahmiller234]

Michael, good for you. I was managing the apartment building you moved into when you began at UCSB, still hold the rental contract you signed.

[@kennyc388]

Whoopie !!

[@TydalWind]

Please define 'automatic secure voter registration'! Remember - ONLY US CITIZENS, OVER THE AGE OF 18 SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO VOTE - NOT JUST 'ANYONE'... - AND ALL VOTES SHOULD BE BACKED UP WITH PAPER - NO ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES - THEY ARE COMPLETELY CORRUPTIBLE.

[@ldqa2737]

That's what Michael's talking about. Letting everyone vote including illegals. He wants open borders.

[@abundantlyclear]

SC has paper ballots combined with digital voting. When I saw an actor running the show, and the credits at the end, I knew it was Hollywood generated. Forget it! Very few people from Hollywood are Conservative. When I see the true Conservatives of Hollywood joining this, then I will think about it. Our Founding fathers were geniuses. Illegal aliens have NO right to vote.

[@lordtoxic1686]

At this point, I won't trust an celebrity trying to peddle some solution to American problems. I'd have to see the bill, dissect it apart before I do anything. People that react solely on emotional appeal are easily manipulated. When you actually can stand shifting through the biased narratives, even the facts and truths are hard to deciminate or recognize from the mire they are buried in...

[@lordtoxic1686]

@@abundantlyclear and they have distorted and changed terminology and emotionally manipulated people to reject the idea that these Invaders are not illegal. "Undocumented" ... Anytime you see a change in an "identity" that is generally undesirable into something more palatable, someone is trying hard to get you to enjoy eating a shit sandwich

[@blueghost4121]

No illegals allowed to vote!!

[@vaniarlander4213]

Wow. This makes me feel human and not alone. People matter and change shouldn’t be so hard. What is obvious needs to be fixed. Thank you for bringing this information forward. Namaskar / God bless our passage forward / Amen.

[@bkparque]

Id should be free for every american. If your a citizen your a citizen.

[@ChipsMattGaming]

I think you guys need to talk to Andrew Yang.

[@Konard]

Looks like they have same proposals.

[@doctorcrypto3048]

Come on really, why distract from the truth? #onlybernie #bernie2020 #bernieorbust

[@koenvanbaal4485]

Why?

[@shaplintaro]

Yang is a neo con libertarian. He has no plan to curb big corporations greed. He is bribing everybody with his UBI which will eventually end up being n the pockets of mega rich. All the while dismantling the social safety net. Bernie is the only choice at this time since he got a track record to prove it.

[@kayellai5278]

Yup, it correlate with Andrew Yang.

[@shanelewis617]

Thank you, MICHAEL DOUGLASS!😎❤

[@stephenverchinski409]

Wow. KZbin has pegged this video on behalf of the duopoly it seems. Should have many more views by now.

[@tedtwocents7124]

The American Anti-Corruption Act is similar to Andrew Yang Policies which started in early 2018(End Partisan GerryMandering, Democracy Dollars, Congressional Term Limits, Rank Choice Voting, Early Voting and Vote by Mail) he also want to use mobile phone to vote. He is running for President with Humanity First and fixing 20th century problems with 21st century solutions. Join Andrew Yang for President at Yang2020.com to fight for humanity. It's not left, not right, just forward.

[@elitefitnessfactory370]

Shane H ...True, that should be the red flag for anyone, I trust no career politicians, I like the fact the each state, city run themselves with leaders that we can trust with good works, we need to find a way that works for everyone (the people) so far I b like everything that this organization says or stands for...although not sure I can trust an actor ?...With what goes on behind the red curtain and the people that run hollyweird to get famous is also a red flag, but I suppose one can turn a new leaf, but I do like Tulsi Gabbard, But know very little about her

[@oxihl]

Shane H He’s not a career politician, he’s an entrepreneur and a nonprofit organization founder (Venture for America) that created thousands of jobs around the country. Look him up and give him a chance, and maybe you too will be surprised just as i was. He’s not opinion driven and always puts the numbers and data first to preface any argument.

[@bettyh3747]

@Shane H be careful of Tulsi... Like Obama she's been endoctrinated / raised in communism. I like her too but don't trust her fully. Many veterans are not patriots.

[@bettyh3747]

@@oxihl only Yang can't explain that monthly monies and the fact that crime will only get worse from boredom, creativity, and greed. Many psychologists have tested these concepts.

[@oxihl]

Betty H I can see why you’re concerned. However, people wouldn’t risk losing their $1k a month for months or years in prison over petty crimes. For example: The average amount of cash in a convenience store register is around $200, owners try to keep the amount low because of robberies, but $200 is a decently big score for a thief. He wouldn’t risk losing his freedom dividend for months or years over a $200 score. People don’t commit crimes because of boredom, but rather because of struggles. The less we have to struggle to live, crime is that much more likely to fall.

[@michaelweaver2627]

Wrong about the cable company. Cable companies are virtual monopolies just like politics. Corporations run and control everything.

[@nicolewhite5608]

There is a app called Pluto its free TV it has live plus movies it does have ads but not many. But its free

[@johnboy3100]

I agree with everything but No vote from home ballets unless you have medical issues, your vote is worth the effort to drag yourself to a voting booth. Also voters must be legal Americans and show I.D. period.

[@ArtistNRecovery]

WOW..a fantastic video. I will share this,with my viewers, subscribers. Criticizing a problem, is useless, unless a solution is included. AND THIS VIDEO DOES THAT.

[@KawakebAstra]

Great important post .. Michael Douglas does a great job 🙏😎⭐️😇💛💫

[@dtlegacy2495]

We should not stop talking to each other even when we don't agree with each other. This divide will destroy us and it will be our fault. Let's come together and work together to make this nation better for all of us. Let do it, people!!

[@wingchunelsner]

Ok, I join. Unfortunately I'm from Germany. But this was so inspiring that I'll do something in Germany for the greater good. Well done Michael Douglas and team! More of it for the greater good - everywhere. Get involved people. Do Something!

[@pchcruzer]

Why doesn't this have more views? 300K views is sad, such a great video and message.

[@deekarnes556]

IT'S PROBABLY BEING BANNED!!! DOESN'T FIT THE COMMUNIST LIBERALS AGENDA!!

[@doekjehermans2813]

The system hates the poor and the working poor! Lets make a new system!! ❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣

[@ThePhantazmya]

We need alternative parties more than ever.

[@30stmFantasy]

Three won't work but possible a total of four. :)

[@chrismichael8187]

It’s true, but it’s a huge leap from where we’re currently at and there is so much entrenchment in our current system, both logistically and culturally. We need a catalyst that gives our opinions for changing things like this real power and Democracy Dollars are a great way to get the ball rolling - have you seen this yet? www.yang2020.com/policies/democracydollars/

[@mark1952able]

POWER TO THE PEOPLE! ENGAGE WITH OTHERS TO CREATE CHANGE!

[@davidbowman271]

George Washington was against political parties for the reason that is happening today.

[@ClaudyArfaras]

Amen... Thank You... Represent Us...

[@kimcooper1833]

Thank you! Michael Douglas! Yay. Can we fix it ? I pray.

[@loissmith4123]

Your talking about Mr. Yang's damocracy dallors

[@roelzylstra]

Nope... it's different. Yang thinks they are equally important when in fact the AACA is the more fundamental reform.

[@brittm2655]

He has a policy for all 7 of their points.

[@Linusrox123]

Yes, this is like a Yang campaign ad! BTW, Everyone needs to see "Dark Money!"

[@brydakainma]

Look uhhhhhhhhhhh basically we need term limits.

[@michaelepstein2570]

Here in New York City, we are building a Majority Voting Bloc of at least 1 million individuals (a measly 20% of the electorate) who are well-informed, free of disinformation and misinformation, on all the major issues of today AND devoting their time, energy, resources, and talents to the political process, esp the campaigns.

[@michaelepstein2570]

That is all we need to win the Mayorship, at least 2/3 of the City Council, at least 2/3 of the Congressional seats, at least 2/3 of the State Senate seats and at least 2/3 of the Assembly seats. We will make sure that only the most Loving/most Wise among us become our public servants. We will change the laws and implement the gazillions of creative solutions we already have on a grand scale. We will make NYC a model of what's possible in the world today. From the cities to the states to the nation to the world. See my group on Facebook: "Creating a Wonderful World. (let's get it done already)".

[@michaelepstein2570]

In 2002, i began studying what is happening in the world. i put in at least 80 hours every week to ascertain the facts. Every day, i scan more than 500 pieces of information (articles, videos, etc). i look at the source documents. i look at the video evidence. i look at the photographic evidence. i listen to the testimonies of whistleblowers. i listen to the testimonies of eyewitnesses. i listen to ALL sides. i do not subscribe to any beliefs, religions, philosophies, or ideologies. i am neither for or against anyone or anything. i study the evidence and allow the evidence to speak for itself. [My educational background: Valedictorian of my grammar school. (Incarnation) Valedictorian of my high school. (La Salle Academy) Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (SUNY at Stony Brook) Pre-med degree (Columbia University) Accepted to all the medical schools in New York City. Ph.D. in Christian Origins, First Century Christianity, and Comparative Religions {Ancient and contemporary} (Union Theological Seminary, Jewish Theological Seminary, & Yeshiva University)]

[@michaelepstein2570]

i am here to build a movement of at least 100 million well-informed individuals, free of misinformation and disinformation, ready, willing and able to devote their time, energy, resources, and talents to make sure that only the most Loving/most Wise among us become our public servants: the Presidency, at least 2/3 of the Senate, and at least 2/3 of the House. i am here to make sure we implement on a grand scale the gazillions of practical creative solutions we already have. i am here to solve the problem of climate change and make sure we work in harmony with Gaia Mother Earth. i am here to prevent a race war. i am here to prevent the bombing of Iran. i am here to prevent World War 3. i am here to prevent another false flag event (like the detonation of a weapon of mass destruction) orchestrated by the CIA, MI6, and Mossad. i am here to Wake Up the whole world. i am here to usher in a Whole New Way of Living rooted in Love and Wisdom. i am here to bring Peace to planet Earth. Even the dynastic plutocratic families, the corporate oligarchs, and the international banksters, will be transmuted and will Live the Way of Love and Wisdom.

[@vernoffvernoff8255]

Yeah. Michael Douglas for getting involved!!

[@cvsWebDesigns]

FYI, the Convention of States is already pushing these proposals.

[@cvsWebDesigns]

AND has a constitutional way to change without being overturned by the courts.

[@davidt01]

Yes. This is what we need.

[@cvsWebDesigns]

@@davidt01 If you're in Pennsylvania the COS resolution has just passed in committee and moved to both houses. CALL YOUR STATE REP IN SUPPORT OF PASSING THIS ... that would make 16 states!!

[@chancerobinson5112]

Geez, what ever happened to "Greed is Good" , Gordon?

[@randyozaeta1026]

Doesn't want to lose his pile 😂 because everyone loses in a revolt and most of all the rich lose :)

[@vespadano1979]

“No one group has the power to do it alone” is the point of the American political system. Cooperation is the only way to get shit done.

[@sandracorona4659]

Loooooved this. Bravo, Michael.

[@obviouscaptain2931]

Um, all of these are platforms of..... drum roll..... Andrew Yang. Welcome to the gang Mr. Douglas.

[@TheRaferaf]

This could be the most important piece of work Micheal Douglas ever did.

[@MJAndresScomersich]

Just shared that on my politics page you got my thumbs up for this idea. Now looking for that site so I can sign up🙂

[@ieattunaeveryday]

Thank you for everything yall do!

[@dinaSgood]

This deserves millions of views.

[@ideoformsun5806]

To help unite the people in the comments, please encourage a popular actor/public person who is solidly the other party to help with a promotion. I have noticed that when I vote in the smaller elections and the primary, I get polled a LOT. I suggest voting no matter what. I also noticed that often when I ask who is paying for the call, I get hung up on. Or they mention some name of a group or fund that can't easily be identified. Which means it could be a source looking to influence in a way that is not transparent. Then call, write or talk to your representatives, or meet with them in person, no matter who is in the office. You never know who will understand these issues if you speak directly to them in a civil manner in private. And talk to friends, family, and community members in person, individually, in a neutral place. You'd be surprised to find things aren't as bad as they seem without the internet to magnify every flaw and defect in something or someone. The internet needs an air gap. And it's influence diminishes in the light of day.

[@MiloMillerII]

I love this. Thank you so much for making this and doing what is right by humanity.

[@stenvampire]

I am Dutch, was always wondering why the US democracy never seemed like one. Happy to see all of you are working on making it a democracy for the people again. Good luck everyone, may you be happy and healthy especially now with Corona with Trump at the helm...

[@tabitha7156]

Our system Is fractured but still whole. We just need to fix the fractures before they become too big and shatter.

[@Raren77]

@Bill Ruesch If your journalists can still report corruption, if you can call Trump an orange orangutan and not get locked up, if you can call out to the wrongs about gov't, hold rallies but not get shot at it means it still works. That doesn't mean it isn't sick and getting worse. I mean it clearly is getting worse and worse, apparent from the current state of affairs and something needs to be done.

[@footube1969]

@@Raren77 People criticizing without acting doesn't do anything. The lobbyists who control our government keep doing what they want. For example, this disagreement right here is just a distraction. All of us need to get off our butts and work for change. Talk to your friends and neighbors, not commiserating about how much everything sucks, but collaborating about things you can do to make a difference.

[@TheCreativeNuisance]

Super G Game over if you believe that. Our duopoly of two well-financed parties is “unique among professed democracies” and an effective method for controlling the population even when we’re being slammed by a 1986-present shift from our most Egalitarian society by at least one measure (the bottom 90% attained a peak 35% share of national wealth in 1986) to what is now the greatest wealth and income inequality in US history and when compared to all other developed countries at present. What is still “whole” is a corrupt political system that has us in check by stirring up conflict on almost any political issue.

[@RepresentUs]

@@footube1969 Yup! The best way to get involved is to join the movement: www.represent.us

[@tabitha7156]

Bill Ruesch It is true that our system is no longer working the way we intended, but the layout for a successful democracy is still there, it just requires fixing.

[@jeorge1153]

simply put, more money for campaign, more advertising, more likely to be elected, the rich campaign providers voice carry more weight and gain power and influence. The resulting government formed is of the people, by the people but not for the people. This is a vicious cycle that will eventually widen the gap of the rich from the poor. The Cancer of Democracy.

[@MrMezmerized]

More specifically: American democracy. Many of these issues are simply astounding to people in other democracies. How much US politics can be flooded with money. And how much money is required for campaigns. America is huge, but still. There is no other nation as individualistic (read: selfish) and capitalistic (same thing essentially) and it has corrupted government, weakened unions etc. And why are candidates not on public TV, where each gets a fair share of time? In my nation, we have our complaints too of course, but compared to the US...

[@laurawalker546]

It is widening the gap all right and its killing the middle class.... making more poorer

[@johnwarren8735]

Love the All Powerful and Positive comments. All Thumbs Up!!!

[@fortheloveofmusic860]

There's just one change, at first, that the US needs: a proportional representation system. Then there should be a law that forbids the Senat to make bills and have them do what they should; checking bills passed from the House of Representatives on the constitution. And after that start working on building better education, affordable healthcare, better infrastructure, rebuilding cities, creating real jobs (not sending people to war or building another prison), improving public transport...

[@wmmoway]

In this excellent video, you ask at the end, “How do we fix it?” I’ve been thinking about your question, and I have some ideas: • To revert to “per diem pay” for public servants (instead of salaries). • Set annual goals for priorities to be addressed. • Tie pay rates to the achievement of goals by evaluations of performance and results. • Set a limit of 18 years on all public service careers (including jobs in gov’t agencies). • Streamline all gov’t agencies (and eliminate as many as possible). • Sell the real estate of many gov’t buildings to help pay down astronomical deficit/debt. . • Require that regulations generated by any remaining government agencies be processed into law via the House and Senate (the Legislative Branch). Now I ask, “How do we get ideas like this to HAPPEN?” Maybe the principle of say no by giving no dough. A taxpayer revolt?

[@lix_fibney1668]

honestly, these are great ideas. IDK if you've seen, but there is a candidate trying to do this and more. Jasmine Sherman. active on all socials

[@prima6170]

As I looked into this, this plan is just going to make sure that one party has a monopoly from now on to get elected. It will be the end of a two-party system.

[@BestdaughtereverEver]

Ordinary citizens should be able to run and be elected.

[@stephaniec.5717]

Hello, I have some suggestions of how this video could be stronger in order to appeal to more Americans you want buy-in. where do I send them?

[@RepresentUs]

Hey Stephanie. You can email us at [e-mail]! More info can also be found on our website www.represent.us.

[@mistresskeke]

Automatic voter registration & vote from home? How, exactly, is this done? Sounds vulnerable to spoofing/ hacking on a grand scale. & I hate gerrymandering, but who decides who gets to be in this collective of people that draws voting districts? What types of measures would ensure they cannot be influenced to draw the lines in similiar, skewed ways?

[@econogate]

Money always finds a way. The only move that matters is stopping federal reserve fiat money, credit money from being used to drive campaigns. Ordinary citizens should be allowed to give time, energy and skills to campaigns but money seems to only obscure who maybe pulling the control levers.

[@dadinggo]

That's the plan. Lib's are experts at election fraud because they have no morals.

[@stevenholmes8854]

The money we earn and invest is all online, but we can't figure out how to secure a vote online? Time to leave the 20th century behind.

[@texasrockshillcountry6574]

@Kia E illegal aliens have NO business voting in our elections, OR receiving welfare.

[@texasrockshillcountry6574]

@@dadinggo liberalism and leftists are some of the main problems with their hypocrisy.

[@1stpagelocal]

I think that this is something we can ALL get behind in an effort to get things working honestly again. Let's do this !

[@normalivella9375]

Sign me up! How can I help get this message across to folks in my hometown?

[@AlexanderAue]

Love this campaign. Is there anything I can do for support besides donations, even though I'm from Germany? And please, tell me the title of the song that is played from the beginning to the middle. Have you composed it yourself? Any chance to download the song?

[@crystalmills258]

Great comments, great video. Also, look into vote-by-mail; it works in Oregon.

[@tomg.6881]

IMHO Oregon is not an example of Democracy.

[@svenandaas8781]

Not when the postal service is broken too! Just sayin'

[@acesneights1130]

I was told there'd be donuts...

[@nathanmcintosh2658]

I wish I knew more USA citizens I could share this video with, anyone watching from US should share this video on your social media streams

[@1tunaep2]

I just saw the Jen Lawrence video which was 3 yrs ago and now this one which was 2 yrs ago. Slowly getting up to date.

[@jimmydakid1063]

Isn't this Hank Pym lol

[@josoffat7649]

come back to reality bud, it's just a movie

[@Niche4Sure]

No matter what laws are made. People who are smarter and richer. Well find a way around these new anti-corruption laws.

[@moshemilstein164]

Unless the laws that are made are anti law. Then the rich have nobody to bribe.

[@karlazeen]

This act gives me hope for the future of not just the USA bit the world in general since it will become an example of an honest government, I hope.

[@KatharsisderWelt]

If we can vote from home, why do we even need a representative?

[@SKiLLsSoLoN]

Now that sounds like common sense!