We Need To Talk About Ariana Grande BetterHelp Scandal, Bill Cosby Released From Prison & More News

[@PhilipDeFranco]

Fingers crossed I get to make tomorrow's show. Love yo face, thanks for being a part of this, and see you tomorrow 👊🏻

[@Maisumize]

Thanks for making these awesome shows Phil, even when they’re difficult for you.

[@southernncrazy9362]

Thank you Phil for always making my days better with your videos!

[@frankiestevens7828]

How the sideways FUCK is Cosby out????

[@WassupSpooks]

i will be waiting

[@debakatrouble]

Take care of yourself

[@abelinasabrina]

I liked my bh therapist until she started talking very seriously about essential oils.

[@maad1827]

My therapist and I mentioned our astrology signs in passing and then she continued to connect astrological predictions to my mental health problems and life events lol

[@HoneyD109]

yikes

[@cuckoophendula8211]

oh $#!+

[@Teafa]

oh.. no. :(

[@Costcohotdog12]

Omg your depressed? Anxiety? Try diffusing some peppermint and lemon that will cure it right up!

[@storiesinthedust]

Ironically, my therapist says “no one is immune to being bad at their job” Doctors, therapists, tax accountants etc can all be terrible at their jobs, even though they are important roles. Therapists whether online or in person have the potential to be bad therapists. I’m sorry you had to take on so much of their mistakes. Everyone out there, trust your gut. Phil shouldn’t be your gage for if something is trustful. He’s human too.

[@takemetospace7718]

This!!

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

It's worth pointing out that someone can be truly PHENOMENAL at what they do, and just F*** up royally that one time that you (personally) depended on them most... Even the long lived pro's at sports and superstars have their moments in "the big game" when they do something on the field that makes us all scratch our heads and say, "Dude!!! What the actual F*** was that?!" NASA's another one. Top notch engineers and at the times, THE only group to get people onto the moon and back to earth ALIVE... ever. AND then they blew up one of their flagship craft... AND they destroyed the first Hubble on its way to deployment... AND then when they finally got one up there... a lack of ground testing had let them get it up only for it NOT to work properly... ...ALL within about a year... Sure... Anyone's capable of just sucking hind tit's at their job... BUT there are also times when someone with a long standing record of excellence just "blows it"... AND every single thing they touch turns into a shit-fest. Nobody's immune to a bad day, a miscalculation, or everything just aligning such that not even ONE thing can possibly get any worse for the day than it is... It's not weakness. It's not fate. It's life. ...AND the best most of us can do is take a little time to ourselves to recover from the shock and horror... AND then dust ourselves off and cowboy up... muddle on with what we still have... even if it's nothing and nowhere. It's not fun. It's not easy, but if everything was easy, nothing would be quite as exciting or as much fun as it can be. ;o)

[@dgoryan-gaming462]

I had a friend, key word had, who wanted to be a therapist. He had struggled with depression his whole life. He went through all the education, certifications, and trainings to be a therapist. Unfortunately he had issues where he couldn't see himself as being wrong in any circumstance. It cost him friends, including me, and the only people that would stick around him were the ones that didn't offend him enough and could work around the glaring issue. Problem was that as a therapist that just isn't something that works, he'd offer advice and when the first thing he offered didn't work it was offensive and he would dismiss that patient. I have no idea what he is doing now, but like you said, the desire to be something doesn't give you the ability to be good at it. He was a terrible therapist, and unfortunately he isn't the only one.

[@ejj9956]

More people seriously need to realize this…. I can’t count how many times I’ve had to explain that doctors/cops/judges/politicians/lawyers etc are literally just like any other human and can be good/bad/evil/amazing etc. a title doesn’t change the fact that we are all human and the truth is there’s a lot of sucky humans 🤷‍♂️

[@tahahussain8790]

Well said. Placing unreasonable expectations on people on general doesn't make sense, friend ,family, people you look up to etc

[@djemergency512]

Universe: FREE BRITNEY! The World: Best I can do is free Bill Cosby...

[@mrkennedy4394]

More like: Universe: FREE BRITNEY! 'Merica: Best I can do is free Bill Cosby...

[@nancyjay790]

It's both a good, dark joke and a tragedy. Well played.

[@dangerzone5828]

Cosby was inccoent

[@dangerzone5828]

bill was looking to buy nbc then all of sudden this accusation came out and after all those years no one ever came out

[@FreyaWarr]

Oh no….I laughed.

[@moniqueferro3144]

I went to BetterHelp after a stillbirth, and ultimately partner abandonment. I was matched with a therapist that was perfect for my needs at that time. I really appreciated my relationship with her, and don’t think I would have ever gotten through some really dark times without the support from my therapist. The one thing that stood out to me was the ability to reach out at ANY time, instead of waiting for an appointment, when usually a bad episode becomes forgotten. I encourage anyone to get help in any way that they can. It saved my life.

[@JameyMcQueen]

Although I understand your situation and I'm sorry you went through that ordeal, that last sentence rubs me the wrong way. I've gone through many therapists and psychiatrists over a decade for many different issues, and most of them were either not helpful or corrupt. I recommend doing research beforehand instead of pursuing desperate measures.

[@moniqueferro3144]

@@JameyMcQueen I understand your situation as well. However, I can only speak from my experience. Perhaps I should encourage others to seek out quality help, however, doing research isn’t a came walk when it comes down to therapy. Sadly, people won’t truly know what is working and not working until they are immersed in it. It’s not like we can get patient referrals.

[@moniqueferro3144]

@@JameyMcQueen P.S. I was desperate. And alone. What helped me was deciding to get HELP. I could have gotten crappy care, but I didn’t. My son died on March 10, 2018. It’s taken me this long to speak about it.

[@kc-rb3xp]

Thank you for sharing. Appreciate you.

[@AngelMercury]

@@moniqueferro3144 My heart goes out to you, and I'm glad you were able to reach out and connect with someone to help you through such a difficult time. Thank you for sharing something so personal.

[@Pooterchu5269]

The BetterHelp sponsor joke actually made me laugh.

[@smsk2278]

a lot.

[@danzwku]

wait which one? i didn't hear a joke

[@995basketball]

He got me for a second 😭🤣

[@Pooterchu5269]

@@danzwku he said "take a second to thank today's fantastic sponsor, BetterHel- I'm just kidding." And then he went on to talk about NordVPN.

[@danzwku]

@@Pooterchu5269 oh ahahaha i...guilty. didn't make it there :S i thought it was at the beginning lolol

[@RawbeardX]

people: Free Britney! US justice system: *frees Bill Cosby*

[@RasEli03]

Britney who?

[@themagicalllama8514]

Spears

[@EatinPaste]

Britney's caged. Cosby's free. *WHAT THE* *_FUCK_* *WORLD?!?!*

[@drfreud65]

Exactly

[@rrbt95]

Only in America

[@lambertar]

@@rrbt95 Saddly, not only in America...

[@Pidea14]

@@drfreud65 #FreeCosby

[@bored_person]

@@NewYorksMostWanted this has nothing to do with race or gender. Race-baiters like you make it so much harder for actual racism to get taken seriously.

[@ashkebora7262]

Non-prosecute deals shouldn't exist when there are actual victims that have been harmed in ways that cannot be fixed with money. R*pe cannot be fixed with money.

[@danniellekirsty3138]

Agreed!

[@NewYorksMostWanted]

Sure, but they should be going for the Caucasian stars just as hard as they're gunning for Bill and MJ. Aside from Weinstein it's been radio silence for their side of the fence.

[@mpmandeep9]

Most things cannot be fixed with money. Yet that’s the only form of damages we have to reward

[@jewels3846]

@@NewYorksMostWanted I fully agree. But at the same time what aboutism shouldn't be an excuse for why cosby gets away free now

[@Anti_thesis]

The problem with this case is that Bill Cosby would never have been prosecuted in 2005 as there was no evidence and no metoo movement. The 2005 Civil case was almost certainly a gold dig, the prosecution sought only money from the start and never sought anything else. To achieve the 3.8Mil pay out they had to offer something (in this case a no prosecution deal) or the case would be thrown out. So as with many high profile cases the defense made a deal to save face or time or just to make 100% sure the client is safe. Using hindsight and social opinion on the case is pointless. Without the 2005 deal Constand would have got no money and no justice. And lets not be naive if you offered 3.8 Million to every sexual assault victim vs even a guaranteed prosecution I bet the numbers would sway towards the cash. Dont get me wrong, Cosby is almost certainly guilty and deserves justice. However based on the current US system he should neve3r have spent 1 day in jail, rules cant be bent or broken because of social opinion.

[@Skylertoni420]

As someone that’s been in therapy for over fifteen years I can confidently say that there are a lot of really shitty therapists out there. I’ve had to literally get more therapy because of their damage. If a therapist whether online or in person isn’t working please just find someone else and don’t try to make something work that isn’t going to:

[@MsWnDrLnD]

Same here, timeline wise. I can tell in the first session if theres any kind of a connection or none at all. I used to convince myself to commit to at least 4 or sosessions before i decide but now I've learned for me its just simple. If i don't connect with them whatsoever its been a waste of my time and money going through the same 'opening script' of my issues basically. Now i have no hard feelings or guilty feelings, its not a lack of commitment to therapy, it's the need and want for real therapy/change that has led me to end up with a long term therapist and find another for a different stage of my life :)

[@Skylertoni420]

@@eclipse369. well I’ve found a good therapist about 4 years ago and she’s great.

[@eclipse369.]

@@Skylertoni420 my simple suggestion would be to spend 10-20 hours a week in nature with no techno distractions at all - make peace with your mind swimming if you can also - as water is quite a wonder

[@eclipse369.]

@@Skylertoni420 commietube apparently didn't approve of your message

[@fzzypurpleturtle]

same. I am currently looking for a therapist to talk about my last one 😒

[@hannahjordan9833]

As someone who's dealt with depression and anxiety for 20+ years, please never stop sharing your story

[@thelos3999]

Never stop sharing, but never start taking anti depressants. Those will ruin your life and your future, trust me, I'm living with the aftermath of doctors "trying out" different medications.

[@hannahjordan9833]

@@thelos3999 Personally I cannot function without my anti-depressants. If I don't take them I become so down it's hard to even get out of bed to eat. But I've also known people for whom they don't work at all.

[@granitegrizz]

Re: Cosby - Any DA that grants immunity from prosecution for testimony during a civil trial is incompetent at best.

[@colinl992]

He can now sue the government for unlawful imprisonment and win let that sink in .

[@DeeDee97916]

@@colinl992 Wow! That's horrible!😯 Man! If "R" victims were afraid to report before, this situation is not helping. Just sad. Smh... 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@cormacthem8406]

We want the truth, we want to win, sometimes it’s an either/or situation.

[@MrBLAA]

Bill Cosby BAD! BetterHelp GOOD👍

[@grantlong6586]

Lol bill cosby aint nothing compared to the amount of killers that were released during covid. These tons of killers and rapists that recently got out. The worst was the toy box killers wife who helped him kidnap rape and murder over 60 women and she was released.

[@Nandoswitharando]

This isn’t a race issue, but as a black man, seeing my fellow black brothers and sisters celebrate Cosby’s release honestly hurts. They still love r Kelly the same way, the boondocks was way ahead of its time

[@AquariusRisen]

Do you think it has anything to do with the place they hold in the public's heart? I was never a huge R Kelly fan but the Bill Cosby one felt like such a huge betrayal because he played the role of "America's dad" in the Cosby show. I watched his standup, read his books, and loved the show. Also yes the Boondocks is elite.

[@AquariusRisen]

I guess what I meant to ask is do you think if it was any black celebrity they wouldn't have gathered as much support

[@akiramakara2062]

@@AquariusRisen Another black person here (irrelevant information), and I completely agree. However, I'm tired of people idolizing the work of an artist so much, that they forget that the artist is still a harmful person, promoting the idea that you can get away with anything as long as you're talented enough. I wish we lived in a society where you could full separate the two, but it really doesn't exist... Like, I could only enjoy MJ's music guilt free after he was dead...

[@Nandoswitharando]

@@AquariusRisen interesting question, I think they would honestly. I love my community, but I’ve seen it time and time again where we defend outright horrible ppl. And in Cosby’s case, he was always talking down on the black community, acting holier than thou. That definitely played a huge part in his “downfall” so to speak. I still enjoy a good r Kelly song if it comes on, but it’s hard to hear “age ain’t nothing but a number” and not connect it to him directly.

[@swilson5320]

Honest question/observation do you personally think this has similarities to the schism in public opinion about the OJ trial and acquittal? Or are they like not comparable at all? Happy fourth everyone

[@kylewilmath6201]

“If Ryan Reynolds isn’t safe no one is.” I laughed a little to hard.

[@EatinPaste]

It must be really tough for Ryan when he has a much cooler and more handsome brother.

[@aikaterineillt9876]

It’s not funny, it’s insulting. The humor is only in how ridiculous of a statement it is.

[@MechaBengar]

Too*

[@QuietChaos1996]

Deadpool has problems... Oh no. We're screwed. X'D

[@anthonyzullo]

I did the same but still its sad. The best people have the worst of it.

[@ethanhyde68]

Can’t stop thinking about how his sleeves are different lengths

[@cicic5340]

He probably scratched his arm and it stayed like that but now I can't stop staring🤣🤣

[@luisloboff4839]

I shouldn’t have read this fuck

[@chrisswan907]

I was 12:30 into the video tell I saw your comment. Now I can’t unsee it

[@clonezero_RR]

I hate you for making me notice this and hate (not really) Phil for not noticing and fixing it!

[@pierrebouquet9468]

What have you done

[@mimiccave]

"You're not alone in this. This thing that makes you feel isolated and different is one of the biggest unifiers out there." Thanks Phil, I really felt that one.

[@SmidgenKnight]

I think being upfront about the fact that you have a conflict of interest, and then delivering your opinion in spite of it, is absolutely the best you can do. I appreciate you weighing in despite your emotional pain, and I'm sorry that ended up being such a dark time. Sucks that there are so many willing to believe the worst.

[@eostyrwinn5018]

"You're rich what do you have to be sad about?" Nothing. That's what depression is. Your brain isn't getting the happy juice so it says "I guess we sad today." No reason required.

[@jexx30]

My son struggles with this. We're not rich by any means, but he knows how good he has had it in his life, never had to struggle for anything, loving family, etc, but he was hospitalized twice for attempts before we could get him on that good good pharma and in regular therapy. Things are still wobbly, but I don't creep down the hallway to listen for his snores and make sure he's alive before I can go to bed anymore. Progress!

[@Fux704]

That's not how depression works unless it's purely chemical/biological which is the minority of cases.

[@frostfang1]

right? its hilarious. Like yall just made the point. Thats how it works. Its like asking why an ice cube melts in the heat when its ice and it should keep itself cold.

[@edenjaycollins6055]

I get what your saying but most of depression isn't caused by chemical imbalances and what not, its a mix or snowballed bad coping methods, past traumas, worries and other issues, and just life its self your experience and about a 100 other different factors, its complicated af and individual to each person

[@alias201]

@@Fux704 hi. Bipolar here. Diagnosed 12 years ago. My brain is a bitch. I'm one of those people who get depressed for purely chemical reasons. 0/10 do not recommend. Poopy brain. On the other hand, sometimes it's a mix and I have to sort out whether I need a meds adjustment, or therapy? Or both? That's where I am right now. I can feel my mind slipping and I'm calling my drs, warning them.

[@hunterkiller1440]

Bill Cosby: That's not fair comparing this case of sexual assault with a bunch of my other sexual assaults as evidence of my character. Prosecutor: What does this have to do with anything? Judge: No, no. He's got a point.

[@SerenityM54L2SAM5L5N1]

Kind of a side note, but the rhetoric by libs and leftists is what results in these atrocious individuals being released or roaming around free on the streets. Demonize the law and law enforcement itself, and you get these results. So why is Phil and his audience acting surprised or annoyed at something that they themselves HAVE enabled?

[@nancyjay790]

@@SerenityM54L2SAM5L5N1 I don't think Phil and Leftists are trying to demonize the police. But over the last four years, more and more cases of American police profiling people due to their perceived race, gender, and wealth or poverty have revealed a number of people are shot and/or beaten by the police. That has nothing to do with the Cosby case. The Cosby case is in the court system, and as the law currently stands, Cosby had to be released and his conviction overturned. And I believe that release should be accepted, although no one should ignore that Cosby admitted what he did. Don't equate different issues that need different resolutions, if any "justice" is to be reached.

[@matthewmccartney]

@@SerenityM54L2SAM5L5N1 they’re calling a spade a spade, if the police are running a shit show let’s not act like they’re not

[@dangerzone5828]

he had a deal and they broke it

[@chrisq3870]

@@SerenityM54L2SAM5L5N1 Are you insane? Pointing out the laziness and corruption leads to more laziness and corruption? That is the type of argument that only works on battered wives and morons.

[@AirmanVision]

and from that, I want to thank the sponsor of today's show BetterHe... 😂😂😂

[@MrBLAA]

Aaaaaaand, after that! Let’s talk about Amazon not paying their employees enough 😒🖕

[@muhammadwahyuhidayat21498]

@@MrBLAA sponsor by Nos Energy drink Led by James Phumpery in every thursday #UpToSpeed himself

[@nailersrule]

He started with the BetterHelp copy.

[@wokeil]

maybe those shitty raycons

[@alexdemetrius8671]

@@muhammadwahyuhidayat21498 stfu bot

[@imdoneplus]

That “I hate this” was one of the most real moments ever on this show.

[@19RaxR91]

Not only I respect his strength for overcoming the negativity that came his way (some from me as well), but I also Hate how the whole thing turned out, because yes - maybe it does seem reasonable to let things calm down before telling everybody whats happening, but Phil left this mess unresolved for 2 years! Im glad he finally is speaking about it, but I dont think he would have received even half of the hate he did IF he had spoken this openly back then. I mean, as a guy who Constantly screams about transparency, everybody being hypocrites, etc., his move was that of the Biggest hypocrite in the room, since when it came to His time to man up and just Tell everybody like it is, it took him 2 years... All of that said, I do hope he feels much better than before, because as a fellow suicidal depressive, I can totally empathize with the "Im a piece of shit and nobody cares about me, at best." mentality and how entrapping it is. Personally, though, I do think that in large part that shit comes from a lack of communication, since IF you dont talk to others about what is bothering you, it Will destroy you in some way, which just adds to the increasing pile of evidence life isnt worth living...

[@familiarfound1034]

@@19RaxR91 now this is some time ago so my memory wont be perfect, but I am pretty damn sure he did talk about all this stuff. There is nothing he said in this video I haven't already heard him say (the TOS being bad and not thinking it was a scam). Hell, just as he said here, he even went to their place in person to talk to people. The problem was that at the time, even though he said this stuff, nobody believed him. I still remember watching his show and my recommendations being nothing but videos along the lines of 'Phil Defranco exposed!' The more he tried to clarify the more he get piled on. So I have to disagree, he was very transparent, people just refused to listen. So I cant blame him for just wanting to put that all behind him.

[@faizahmohammedaruwa]

@@familiarfound1034 ^ This. He literally dedicated a whole video to it and people STILL kept harping on about him to address it (he did), or that what he said wasn't enough and he should continue to talk about it and grovel for everyone's forgiveness (he refused to do that and never spoke about them again). He was as transparent as he could be at the time and put his foot down that he wasn't going to feed the machine or talk about it anymore because, as we now know, he was in a very bad and suicidal place at the time and I do not blame you at all for choosing to do what he did. I don't know why people have latched onto this topic so much, because at the end of the day, Better Help isn't even a scam, they just had some shitty TOS. Same could be said about most advertisers and I also remember people always scrutinizing Phil's sponsors after the Better Help scandal. it wasn't a crime and he didn't commit any atrocities, people were just eager to hop on a man who they felt hatred towards for one reason or another, because of all the political and social things he's covered so he must have polarized people who are just waiting to tell him apart. People just need to learn to let shit go. Because now that even bigger people, that these cowards are too chickenshit to go after, are being sponsored by Better Help, they just want to turn the conversation on Phil and how he wasn't transparent enough and how it was his fault. Basically gaslighting the man after they attacked him for their own unjustifiable reasons. Gosh sorry for the rant. I just wanted to leave a quick comment and instead I wrote a novel 😅😂

[@19RaxR91]

@@faizahmohammedaruwa that tends to happen when youre passionate about something. The thing is, I honestly believe Phil to actually br a genuinely goodhearted person, but some of his views have always made me question his rationality, and this just was a major enforcer of that mindset, but thats the story for basically all people - of which unfortunately I myself am still an example of...

[@19RaxR91]

@@faizahmohammedaruwa Oh, and would you please be so kind to provide a link to said video, because I remember looking for one to see him address the issue more clearly, but I never found one. Just in case it was some instastory or twitter clip, then no wonder I never saw it, since I only use youtube.

[@emiliobosser3704]

Honestly, I hated better help I did find them from the PDS and don’t blame you for the bad experience I had. They took my money and the therapist waited until the last day of the week to reply to me, then I complained to better help about it and they gave me a free week and again the same therapist waiting until the end of the week to reply. After that I requested a new therapist (they said it would take 3-4 days to get one) I paid for another week (at the time I couldn’t afford a bigger membership) got a new therapist and they gave me a bunch of tests and what not to figure out what was going on with me. I filled everything out and 4 days later with out talking about anything they sent me the same forms and tests. I don’t mean this comment to cause any harm to them or their business I just felt like sharing my experiences with this company and I hope that no one has to go through the same thing I had to go to with no results. Love you Phil! Always watch the show and I value your opinion! Much love!

[@harrysimpson3284]

I really love how honest Phil is about his sponsorships - its really special to hear about how and why the decision to discontinue the betterhelp sponsorship was made.

[@milkshakebananaz]

I like my BetterHelp therapist. I also vetted him. He’s in my area if I ever I want to do in person sessions, completely dope guy.

[@nancyjay790]

Good job on your side to do the check. Glad to hear your therapist is a good one.

[@sleepystrugglz4586]

My husband really likes his too and he was absolutely prepared not to. Healthcare is a service like any other in a way...not satisfied? Keep looking for a better one until you find it.

[@karastired]

This is pretty much my experience too. I really liked my therapist but I also looked her up and looked at her credentials

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

Yeah. Better help may not be great, dunno, but if you find a good therapist, you find a good therapist.

[@re2355]

Yeah I had a great experience with BetterHelp!

[@quietpassage]

My heart felt so heavy for you when you talked about how you felt during the past BetterHelp debacle. Im sure that being a public personality brings you a lot of enjoyment and benefits but then there are those negative energy situations that must be beyond overwhelming. Thanks for your courage in so openly discussing your challenges and being an inspiration to so many others who are struggling. Love yo’ face, Phil!!! ✨🙃🤍✨

[@mariannatreasure7787]

3:16 1625936921

[@Rurik_Luci]

Still sad. Cosby went from America's dad to America's creepy uncle.

[@musicf3b]

Lived too long…became the villain

[@Psychol-Snooper]

I wanted him to be innocent. When there were 10 accusers I thought "maybe you make enemies in Hollywood." Even knowing women statistically make false accusations of sexual assault at a rate of 0.5%. I never said I thought he was innocent, but just I did not feel I know know for sure. Then it hit 26 accusers and I felt like an ass. Then he confessed to drugging women... 🤢🤢🤢

[@nandoskitty1723]

@@Psychol-Snooper well at least you changed ig. We stan character development ❤

[@Psychol-Snooper]

@@nandoskitty1723 Well, presumed innocence should be a hard hurdle to jump for anyone, but I get that. lol

[@21pilotstillidie58]

@@musicf3b wtf are you talking about? He has been a villain his whole life

[@TonyFlaming0907]

I stayed with better help despite you dropping them as a sponsor because it got me in touch with my therapist that I had to leave when I moved.

[@thatwitch7938]

As someone with mental illness, I actually love seeing celebrities' being honest with their mental health. It helps normalize something that has been stigmatized for so long, yet effects so many people.

[@portlandsamber]

My best friend loves BetterHelp. I can't afford it, but I wish I could. He's used traditional therapy for years but once everything went to zoom, he switched & he loves being able to text his therapist & schedule late in the day appointments for his lifestyle.

[@kelly-qg5et]

Ive been using betterhelp for 4 months now and its been a life lifechanger for me.

[@cerebrumexcrement]

they have payment plans that will work with what you can afford.

[@dantevalehuntik28]

God bless psychiatric medicine honestly. As someone who is on antidepressants and who gets actively suicidal if I miscount my pills and wind up having to go more than 48 hours without them, I will never understand how people can make others feel weak for getting help when their mental health is a garbage fire

[@headshot531]

ya medication saved my life but dam if i miss a dose or forgot if i took it im like out of commission for the day lol

[@repellomuggletumify]

Medication changed my life. It's amazing and people who shit on it are garbage. I'm glad it has helped you guys too!

[@grandmakisses9973]

I would be careful because drug dependencies are no joke, opioids are also medicine. If you need it great but if you can fix the root cause it will be much better!

[@mahashma449]

@@grandmakisses9973 sure, let me just get my brain to start producing things in the ratio I want, mkay? Because some avocado oil and coconut is going to reverse the effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

[@repellomuggletumify]

@@grandmakisses9973 While I understand where you're coming from and I'm sure your intentions are good, it's important to get that the root cause for many mental illnesses is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Treating this requires medication. Additionally, while opioids are addictive, antidepressants are not. You're definitely right about keeping a check on medication, especially if it's something like Oxycontin. However, in this context, I believe the OP strictly meant psychiatric medication. Cheers!

[@madisonholtze7344]

Phil, it means a lot that you were so honest with all of us with your experience. I'm so, so sorry you had to go through such a horrible period. I'm glad you're still here. ❤️

[@rokayaenafielmetni5232]

Kind of needed to hear that thank you

[@Relesy]

I’ve never had luck with BH. Lots of the “therapists” rejected me before I’d even talked to them, or they ghosted me. A couple just sent me books and didn’t really listen or want to discuss anything. Another told me when I told her that I overdosed on drugs and was struggling, that I just shouldn’t do drugs, no other advice or any sort of understanding.Like what kind of help is that? I cancelled my subscription.

[@akiramakara2062]

I hate that school assembly shit. "Don't do drug, drug bad." But, I'm using drugs because I'm unhappy, please fix???

[@linzyc4696]

I went on there and told my therapist that I overdosed and she immediately stopped me mid conversation to tell me she can’t help me anymore- I was infuriated but, WHATEVER.

[@SmokeyChipOatley]

That ad-read fake out literally made me laugh, no- GUFFAW out loud. Caught me off guard. I appreciate the unexpected laugh thanks!

[@YoUtUbEhAnDlEsArEgReAt]

ah fuck a spoiler right at the top of the comments.

[@calebtate6723]

So good lol. Also so genuine and raw with the speech beforehand 👍👍

[@dylandigsdub]

I was taking a sip of orange juice right at that moment and almost sprayed orange juice all over my desk

[@Tanalei]

Is anyone else weirdly drawn to the length of his shirt sleeves? Basically wearing the same shirt two different ways, one for each shoulder, dunno why it is fascinating me ...

[@MK-ophelia]

Well now I am

[@MsAlexabell]

Now i can’t unsee it!

[@falconawesome]

Laughed so hard

[@cheeriomartinez]

No just you man.

[@elyy0345]

😂

[@SilenceTV1]

BetterHelp brought me to an edge of the thoughts I was having of suicide, almost became a reality. Last year during quarantine I was going through horrifying panic attacks and thoughts of suicide stemming from having muscular dystrophy and recently ending up in a wheelchair. I was feeling as if I was a burden to my family, and would ultimately be the downfall of our family. A friend bought me a subscription to BetterHelp to try and pull me out. The first counselor was treating our conversations as a time-wasting exercise so I switched, the next counselor was more interested in me producing music and finding it surprising that I was employed, asking things such as "Why don't you get on disability and relax?". So no to me BetterHelp is not a good source of help, and maybe it is because a person in my situation they couldn't relate to, but it only takes patience to listen. Anyway, that's my two cents.

[@Daye04]

At least you can take solace in the fact that BetterHelp doesn't care, and that they're not responsible for checking if the people they connect you with actually has the credentials, right? /S

[@beatmakee5160]

I'm so sorry you went through that. I really hope you feel better now :(

[@SilenceTV1]

@@beatmakee5160 If there is one thing I have learned with being diagnosed at 13. Things suck, but not all the time you just need to be able to realize the good when its happening, and grit your teeth when it's not.

[@beatmakee5160]

@@SilenceTV1 yeah.. It really is like a daily battle to fight back against the darkness but you can do it. I've had lengthy dark periods but things do change.

[@carochan86]

MS has come such a long way from what it was. The knowledge and research is our there. You'll get through this.

[@katiewhite6273]

Just a reminder to people that your words matter and it's another real life person at the other end of your words. Ganging up and attacking someone is wrong. The mob mentality of the internet needs to end. I couldn't believe at the time how many people who had loyally followed Phil just started attacking him without knowing the full story and having never had an experience where he had scammed people before. There is no forgiveness and no sympathy. Proud of you for talking about this Phil

[@laurenosborne1512]

For real. I have followed phil since i was a teen. Im in my thirties. I dont always agree with everything he says (though i do most of it) but i dont expect to. He’s a human being and he’s allowed to have differing opinions than me from time to time. I never ever sweat it when he says something i dont identify with. I have gotten my news exclusively from phil’s show since i was a teen. I treat the show like a news show. When someone reports something you dont agree with on fox news, you dont immediately go after the news forecaster or station. You just disagree and get on with your day. You dont go after the tv. I don’t understand these peoples behavior. Just watch the show and get on with your day. Why is this pile on behavior a thing?

[@JameyMcQueen]

Phil getting bullied for promoting therapy services therefore needing therapy. Crazy.

[@rustlee]

don’t forget how deep that rabbit hole goes! he left a LOT of information out purposely. that whole situation was extremely bad, and Phil still refuses to talk about some of the biggest allegations. there were tons of videos at the time about the situation, re watch them if you already forgot!

[@agafaba]

@@rustlee it's hard to say if he doesn't talk about it because he has to hide or because he knows how the internet works. Especially with the number of conspiracy theorists growing the right thing for an innocent person to do is to not defend themself more than once.

[@grace7065]

I find the pewdiepie video really interesting about it.

[@JameyMcQueen]

@@rustlee So you endorse bullying? Good to know! (I don't give a fuck if someone does a shitty thing as long as it doesn't hurt others. What Phil did had good intent, as did all the other creators that endorsed the service)

[@DrGameNwatch]

@@rustlee notice how you left this paragraph without actually naming one thing. Whilst telling everyone else to go find that "thing". There was nothing.

[@emilyfulton728]

Honestly, I’ve had in person therapists and counsellors be absolute shit, so I don’t think it would be much different online

[@BPSpigley]

Ever since that Bill Cosby stuff dropped I been waiting to get Philled in.

[@princessaria]

This Cosby thing really made me sick. As a survivor, this situation has always been really triggering. I have my trauma therapy in an hour and I’m not in a great headspace for it rn. :/ my heart goes out to his victims.

[@danniellekirsty3138]

I'm proud of you for still going to therapy even after a day like this. It makes me physically sick. (The news does)

[@drfreud65]

I'm glad you have a therapy session while not being in a good head space. Putting on a good face for your therapist doesn't help much. I wouldn't be surprised if you have a breakthrough today. Sending all my love and prayers, from someone who has been a victim.

[@coralrose5754]

❤️❤️❤️

[@princessaria]

@@danniellekirsty3138 Thanks friend. ❤️ I guess it was kind of good practice, since I’m going there to help with my panic attacks and stuff haha! I hope you’re doing okay as well.

[@tiotyme5532]

Thank you for your honesty. Mental health is such a difficult subject to speak about and moreover incredibly arduous to deal with.

[@Supaawesomeification]

Fuck… I still firmly believe that the rank choice voting is the only (reasonable) way to begin combatting our broken two party system… but goddamn it can we not undermine the system before it even starts please?

[@Tustin2121]

Ranked Choice voting is good, Approval voting is better. I agree with what you said, minus the “only”.

[@Narrator007]

@@Tustin2121 What is "approval voting", may I ask? How does that work?

[@ashleighbaxter8850]

Rank choice voting is much better but not going to fix a broke two party system. In Australia we easily manage to have both.

[@raveng8217]

I doubt that this situation will undermine the entire system tbh, ranked choice voting has worked perfectly well in other states. Hopefully everything will be fine once they get past this hiccup

[@violet-trash]

Crushing ranked voting is probably one of the few things that the two parties actually agree on. Expect huge opposition from both Republicans and Democrats. 🤷‍♀️

[@laurenfailing9949]

My experience with Better Help: The ad makes it seem like you immediately match with a therapist and can talk anytime....I paid 300 dollars for “immediate counseling” and they didn’t match me with a therapist for 72 hours and she was a middle aged white woman who was extremely triggering and unwelcoming. So basically the worst therapist experience of my life. I want to let everyone know there are likely local therapist that charge 60 dollars a session in your area if you look who are also doing online sessions because of the panni. Look into it! Hugs

[@MK-ophelia]

Other people are saying it mostly depends on getting a well matched therapist. Sorry about your experience.

[@KyleBoise]

I hate middle aged white women also. How dare they even live long enough to be come middle aged!

[@nanamiharuka3269]

You can match yourself to local therapists through things like ZocDoc it'll show their main specialities, doesn't show personality but a great place to start

[@laurenfailing9949]

@@MK-ophelia it’s weird to me the power to actually pick a therapist isn’t available for that price. There should be a list of therapist with openings and you have some type of control about who gets to just read your “profile”....even if people are having good experiences it’s seems really unprofessional and sketchy overall! When I asked for a refund they gave me so many issues I had to call my bank and deal with it that way. The customer service people act like they don’t work for a mental health service if you get my drift.

[@Harrison_J_T]

Kept hearing BH ads on podcasts starting on 2019 and was shocked after everyone on I watched on KZbin dropped them around the same time you did. Very interesting they've now started doing youtube sponsorships again

[@shashwemmie]

I'm sorry the betterhelp situation has made you feel the way it has, Phil. For what it's worth, I've used it (after you ended your partnership with them) and got an excellent and empathetic counselor who helped me a lot. Love yo face, thanks for addressing this.

[@valve_is_better294]

I appreciated your openness and honesty about the first segment. I know I’m a stranger but love ya bud

[@alecsarcade555]

Always felt the better help thing was blown out of proportion. I have been using better help a lot recently and I love my therapist

[@agent_w.]

"Betterhelp? That is a name I haven't hear in a long long time?" - Philip Defranco

[@noeisnothere]

*lights up cigarette*

[@lordnox69]

i swear like a week ago i heard him say he was sponsored by better help

[@yesplease9021]

Phil is definitely full of shit. He dealt with better help last year and pretty sure even this year. “Ya know, years ago”… yeah, ok

[@lucariomew365]

I don't watch every video, but I haven't heard him talk about better health in a minute. The last couple years went by so quick that it's easy to lump them into one, so maybe you guys are just misremembering.

[@Paxindica96]

@@lucariomew365 yeah, the better help thing was October 2018, almost 3 years ago. Can confirm he hasn't take any sponsor from them since.

[@TomSpence526]

I really liked hearing him talk about better help, I remember the “scandal” when that was going on and I get while he stop sponsoring them i was just utterly confused why people were calling for phils head in the comments? Like i swear people try finding any small thing and make it sound like he’s skinning cats in an underground dungeon ??

[@frostfang1]

A lot of people seemed mad that he didnt have his own Cable News already despite their monthly patreon subs and were using the BH thing as finally having an excuse to say hes scummy and scammy on main because they felt cheated out of the dream they built up in their head. They were the Trisha Paytas to his Ethan Klein

[@VMYeahVN]

That's the actual behaviour people are talking about when they say cancel culture has gotten out of control. There's a difference between holding people accountable/giving consequences for bad things they actually did or awful things they said. But everybody going after Phil how they did over the Better Help thing back then was just mindless "we want to cancel somebody just for the sake of it!" if i've ever seen it.

[@NickaLah]

@@AetherNightmare I don't think that's what happened all, this was a time when viewers were particularly starting to take notice of KZbinrs and influencers pushing products on us that they actually don't believe in... from what I remember a lot of people thought the service was a legit scam.

[@NickaLah]

@@VMYeahVN I didn't see the specific backlash against him at that time, just his reaction to it. However, the thing with cancel culture is that unless the mob mentality gets bad enough, nothing happens when something legit bad happens or there's real injustice... it's an overreaction, but there's no way to monitor it or keep it from going overboard. It's an overreaction to a situation where the people have actual power to make something happen, because we all know how little power we have stopping the real baddies :-/ If we can ever get our government to start working for us, I think we'll see cancel culture subside on its own... until then, I expect it to get worse.

[@reinathefox6600]

Yeah, the issue also came from him being a larger KZbinr using patreon As well. He said he made enough money.

[@emilyb.8219]

Rich people never face actual consequences for crimes, they don't even try to hide it.

[@Xershade]

He was going to, sadly some moron screwed the pooch so hard it died. That idiot if he's still around should serve the rest of Cosby's sentence instead. Would stop prosecutors ruining trials if they had to take the place of the criminals who got off because of their stupidity.

[@currenturban8457]

The prosecutor really effed up

[@katiearcher4475]

His sentence was only 3-10 years. And he already served 3 or was released just shy of 3 years. He also was found guilty in the civil case and had to pay 3 million in damages. It was his sworn declarations from that case where he confessed to the drugging and raping that was found to be in violation of his 5th amendment rights when later used in the criminal case.

[@akiramakara2062]

Honestly, any talented person who profits off their talents are exempt from laws. It fucking sucks.

[@TheMrMister01]

Oh dear Phil, I'm so sorry that you felt that way with the pile on from the BetterHelp fall out. Honestly the internet pile on machine can be so overwhelming and its never ending. Hugs and back rubs for you. Hope you feel better!

[@TheHellthirteen]

Hey Phil, just re: Better Help, I want to say that even back then, I trusted that you did your homework and believed in them. I know that you would never allow something to cause detriment to the Nation knowingly, and I know you take the responsibility of your position seriously. You're still human and things can slip through but you do your best to make things right. I'm so, so sorry that you ended up feeling so bad at the time and I wish that I had said those things back then, louder and with gusto. I tend to stay out of the comments so I didn't know how much hate you got. I'm really glad you got through it and I know you still deal with a lot but I hope you know your Nation loves you 💜

[@ATTACKTV8]

PHIL! You're a huge part of the reason that not only I, but my parents and a couple of friends even gave any sort of therapy a shot. Thanks for being real.

[@zzkeokizz]

Good for you that you were dissatisfied when people weren’t getting what they needed from the service. And good for you that you’re getting help because you need it. -- We Need You Too!

[@CianFDowd]

Props for making a show about difficult topics Phil, it’s tough four times a week I’m sure. I appreciate the show

[@jeremyscheatday7305]

This wasn’t soft, you openly answered the question. I don’t think you need to be running around answering a bunch of questions.

[@8zZkellyZz8]

talk about the residential schools in Canada!

[@LowTide941]

Why?

[@spacecitizen6756]

I hope these arsonists realize the churches they burned down are only going to be rebuilt ten times the size out of concrete with turrets on the roof

[@StarDMC26]

As a Canadian I was wondering when he would finally talk about it!!

[@glendalikesapples]

Agreed ! Hopefully he’ll bring it up next episode

[@otmgi3865]

Pretty sure he mentioned it in a show a few weeks ago

[@Georgebushdidit]

The guy who went back on his word, therefore giving Cosby an out to walk away Scott free is really really down bad

[@cevcena6692]

How is that a thing that exists

[@chrisq3870]

Maybe if we had prosecutors who weren't pathological liars this wouldn't happen. Or we could just go the conservative route and make lying legal for the state.

[@katiearcher4475]

The former DA never filed anything official in court. He just released press statements saying he didnt intend to press charges. The DA that decided to press charges, was based on the standards in the technical right to press charges. Until the State Supreme Court clarified that the numerous press statements made it official, it was an extremely grey area.

[@eleanoreliz]

@@katiearcher4475 Yes, but they also made the choice to include Cosby's sworn depositions from the civil case, which was the bigger problem here. There were even a couple justices who said that Cosby could be retried, just without those statements, thought the majority of the court did not decide that way. The trial judge at the time allowed the civil case depositions into evidence, but the DA had to know that it would be a point that the defense might bring up on appeal because of the former DA's statements to Cosby and the order of events from that statement to the sworn depositions in the civil case. If the criminal trial had gone forward without the inclusions of those depositions, we very well might not be here.

[@GarrettE971]

Not only was that some of the rawest first 5 minutes ever, it's so nice to see someone hold themselves accountable for something that could so easily be dismissed.

[@scotth8828]

I hate when people pile on. I'm guilty of a wise-ass remark now and again but to push someone to the dark and scary places of their mind, that's just beyond the pale

[@varencilator]

@@TheArceusftw It's very very easy to dogpile when someone on a large platform with a sizeable viewer-base. Just taking one loud, sincere hate message to heart can be enough to ruin someone's day, and a supposed scandal brings on an uninformed bandwagon of hatred with it.

[@trailerxxify]

God I am so mad that he is free. As someone who basically was my tv dad this dude broke my heart. I just wanted him in jail and out of mind 😫. This sucks for all his victims that justice they got was taken away by a technicality.

[@Robshotipod]

I am so sorry to hear that Phil. That is a difficult position to be in. Hope you are doing well.

[@KB-vh2hm]

When you said "It's Wednesday" my brain automatically filled in "..my dudes"

[@8thlvlMage]

aaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHEeeyyaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sluttyMapleSyrup]

Good. It lives on.

[@shachiphene]

That’s such a shame about BetterHelp. I had no idea it had that reputation. I used it for a year and a half and it was a really helpful and positive experience for me, but I suppose that really depends on who you get as a therapist and if they’re a good fit for you.

[@neku2741]

Its a hit or miss, I wouldn't fault better help for the miss, we can't possibly know the character of a person. What bad is that their term of service excuse them from any responsibility if the therapist is shit.

[@EL-ISS]

Also regarding Bill Cosby, that's insane to me. SIXTY WOMEN and he gets to walk ?

[@Jack-kn1mr]

Yeah it is but when the prosecution cheats this happens. It sucks because its Cosby but you don't want courts to be able to violate rights of the accused and play dirty just because "they're certain he's guilty". That only leads to bad places.

[@Andreamom001]

@@Jack-kn1mr Did they cheat, though? If the deal really happened, why wasn't it brought up at the time of the trial? Nobody has any way of knowing the actual specifics of the deal...and it's easy enough to put a wad of Benjamin Franklin's in one guy's pocket to suddenly remember new details in a non-written deal. Not saying that happened, but this decision allows for that to happen in a lot of cases in the future. Such a far-reaching deal (no prosecutor ever can charge him with crimes in the future??) shouldn't even be legal.

[@eleanoreliz]

@@Andreamom001 So, as outlined in press releases at the time, the DA's office declined to prosecute because there was a lack of evidence. On the DA's word that there would be no prosecution on the case, Cosby testified under oath in the civil case, and made incriminating statements. Ordinarily, if there was a chance of criminal prosecution pending, you could not be made to testify against yourself in a civil proceeding because it would be a violation of your 5th amendment rights. The DA told Cosby, and announced in the press release, that there would be to prosecution, with the intent that he would then be in the position to be forced to testify in the civil proceedings. A decade later, the old DA had been elected out, and the new DA essentially said this agreement was not done in the usual way immunity is done with official paperwork. They could have chosen to prosecute and NOT use Cosby's sworn depositions from the civil case. The judge ruled they could be included. However, the prosecution must surely have known that it would be a point the defense might contest on appeal. They chose to go ahead with the case, including the sworn statements from the civil case depositions that included the incriminating statements. The first jury was hung. After a second trial with included testimony from additional prior victims, Cosby was convicted. That case was appeal by the defense up to the PA Supreme Court on two points. 1. the inclusion of the incriminating statements from the civil case that Cosby only gave because he had been told the DA did not plan to ever prosecute the case and 2. the inclusion of testimony from additional prior victims. The PA Supreme Court declined to comment on point 2 and made their ruling on the basis of point 1 only saying, it is clear that Cosby made his decision to provide testimony in the civil case because he had been told by the DA at the time he would never be prosecuted. After that testimony was given, to use it in protection was to violated his 5th amendment rights. You don't get to do that just because the DA changed and just because the agreement wasn't made in the normal formal fashion. Constitutional rights are constitutional rights. (No matter how shitty the outcome of ensuring they not be violated). The majority of the court further decided he cannot be prosecuted on the charge again. A couple justices felt he could have been retried with the testimony excluded as evidence, but they did not make up the majority.

[@eleanoreliz]

And when I say "lack of evidence," I mean that the DA at the time said there was a lack of sufficient evidence that would allow them to prosecute and hope to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal court. He said the only way they would win their case is if they got a confession from Cosby. (Which they essentially did in the civil case depositions, but to turn around and use those after the fact was a violation of Cosby's 5th amendment rights as previously outlined). He did the "promise not to prosecute" bit so Cosby would testify in civil court where the standard is lower for proving and winning cases (preponderance of evidence rather than beyond a reasonable doubt).

[@TGPDrunknHick]

@@eleanoreliz or to shorten things, they said they wouldn't charge him in order to get him to confess so they could actually charge him. Like saying if you confess we'll give you 1 year and then once they confess saying nah, changed my mind. make it 20.

[@hugsnotdrugsjr.3003]

Hahahaha “I wanna thank the sponsors, BetterHe… nah I’m just kidding…” hahaha well played Philly.

[@theuseraccountname]

Ranked choice voting is solid. They just weren't prepared for the change.

[@glowinggrenade]

It's used in Australia and we actually have 3rd parties that the government has to compete with

[@Xershade]

@@glowinggrenade Yep, cause if you lose even a little, your votes can go to the random 3rd parties. XD

[@kuhmpashun]

Honestly, the “pile on” he received is exactly the kind of shit that needs to stoop. Only children act that way.

[@kweeksw]

No, unfortunately it's adults that act that way. And children only do because they learn it from adults. Humans as a whole are disgusting

[@kittehgo]

@@kweeksw I agree, that's why you should support us the lizard Illuminati. We will fix all the problems, forget your fellow humans.

[@artyb27]

@@kweeksw I'm not sure many adults initiate physical pile-ons for their children to emulate. It's almost as though just humans in general do it, because tribalism and mob mentality are baked into the human psyche. Not saying it's good, but that's how it is. The thing that separates children from adults is supposed to be the ability to suppress those instincts.

[@kweeksw]

@@artyb27 go scroll thru a us military spouses page for an hour or so 😅 you'll lose all faith in adults (and children. And all of humanity)

[@artyb27]

@@kweeksw oh I spent a few hours on r/justdependathings once and that was enough for me lmao

[@jena6400]

Phil, please talk about the residential schools in Canada, we need more awareness, it happened in the USA too.

[@SlightlyDisturbed123]

So many children that were lost..

[@princessaria]

I agree. My dad’s tribe experienced it despite being in the US (although their tribe used to live in what is now Canada, they were just forced into a rez in the US).

[@princessaria]

@@Dnd884 Google “Canadian residential schools” and you’ll find a bunch of stories. But basically, Indigenous Canadian (and Native American, it wasn’t only in Canada) children were stolen from their families and put in white-run, religious “residential schools” where the kids were forcibly converted to Catholicism (or whatever church ran that particular residential school), and beaten, starved, medically experimented on, forcibly sterilized, and otherwise abused into forgetting their real names, their tribe’s languages and cultures, etc. Then they were adopted out to white families if they managed to survive. Thousands of children died from cruel treatment, but most were not reported as dead. This month the bodies of hundreds of native children were found on the grounds of two residential schools.

[@DemonDrummer]

You have almost always been the most transparent and authentic KZbinr and person in general. Thank you Phil!

[@LucasRogers92]

Ohhh we’re talking about better help finally!

[@RCocoBeAnS]

Basically if Phil doesn’t cover it, I probably don’t know about it.

[@hunterflowerson4460]

I’m a news junkie so I usually know about most but I still watch Phil’s uploads within the hour usually lol, usually try to eat dinner while I watch

[@heavykil]

That ain't good my guy. If i can suggest a nice and fun alternative/extension for your news check out SirSwag. They do great monthly catchup videos on world news.

[@samuraibeluga3749]

Thats not a good thing. Strive ti be as informed as you can. We have enough clueless people in the world.

[@may.d.a.y]

^ be wary of mindsets like those. it IS good to be informed, you SHOULD educate yourself on subjects you want to invest in, but it's okay to not try to stuff yourself with information. it can get tiring, exhausting, and it's good to keep yourself in mind

[@kikiii99]

Yeah that's not a good thing... Sometimes I get lazy and only rely on Phil's videos for a few days, but usually I try to get news from other sources too, which I think is veryyy important.

[@ashwee8510]

I love the photo of phil in the thumbnail looks like a concerned parent that wants to have a "serious talk"

[@samuelhorsfall3862]

The voting system in today’s story is literally Australia’s voting system and it’s worked pretty damn well.

[@collinea8300]

One of the main criticism of this system I read about is that it artificially favours centrists. I'm wondering if Australia's experience confirms it.

[@samuelhorsfall3862]

@@collinea8300 Kinda, but it mostly favours our liberal party (our ‘republican’ party), as they control the news. But the system itself is a lot less corruptible than that of America. Still abused, but by people telling people HOW to vote, not removing your right to do so.

[@jonsmith5058]

@@samuelhorsfall3862 It seems every voting system has major propaganda around it trying to stop it from changing. In the UK people fear change to their archaic old system because they claim it makes weak governments, but ignore that a party can get more than 50% of the seats but only 30% of the votes, or that a swing in 2% from one election to another can cause hundred of extra seats to be won. There are even examples of parties coming 2nd in terms of national vote getting the most seats. Because of how secure a big party can get aswell they can get away with huge scandals, the government is rarely at risk of collapse when they mishandle something (I think this is a negative btw as it allows them to shrug off bad behaviour and then encourages it as a result). Yet they tolerate all of this in the name of a 'strong' government' cause the propaganda tells them that coalition governments are weak.... The US will pounce on this as an excuse to keep their old systems.

[@kimi_bimi]

@@jonsmith5058 And then there's Germany where our voting system is really confusing because you get 2 votes that are distributed differently to the parties and we also have an entry hurdle and dozens of parties (most of which I don't even know what they stand for) and our government keeps adding seats every election because of our rules but they don't want to cut seats cause it would get even more complicated so yeah... There are always downsides to every system

[@ripvanwando]

​@@collinea8300 Preferential voting in Australia means major parties here often criticise those voting for 'minor parties' as voting for radical action or instability. Despite this, the ruling conservative government is actually a coalition of two parties, and the previous left government involved a coalition with independents and a green. Comparatively in the US it seems no one ever talks about alternative parties for politicians to fear losing votes to them in the first place.

[@MidnightLillyFae]

I know we are just your fans, but we all truly care about you. I'm hoping your health improves in all realms and you don't get shit for promoting therapy. You are my favorite person online and I hope you find your happiness.

[@LilHoney73]

I can't believe Bill Cosby got out! It's disgusting and cruel to the women he assaulted. I believe he's still a danger to women. He should've rotted in prison for what he's done.

[@Dand40]

i doubt he is still a danger but 100%

[@LilHoney73]

Either way he should have stayed in prison. I just don't trust that he won't screw up again. I think his supporters are idiots.

[@Dand40]

@@LilHoney73 he might try to assault someone but no one will trust him and he looks like he would die if he fell over

[@LilHoney73]

@@Dand40 if he ever tries to drug and assaults anybody I hope he can't perform. He needs to be castrated so he can't hurt anybody else, but that's just how I feel about rapists and molesters in general.

[@rhysjones1108]

@@LilHoney73 at that age he ain’t preforming and pretty sure he’s blind too, probably can barely hear I give Cosby another 5 years after all this stress. Pretty crazy how they let him out because of one mistake

[@Ari6lle1nWonderl2nd]

Man, I remember that show when you said you were ending your sponsorship with BetterHelp, but I had no idea you were going through all that at the time. I’m so sorry to hear that. I think the true “Nation” knows how mindful you are of the words you speak and how highly you value transparency on your platform. So to think people were accusing you of being duplicitous or misrepresenting something for the sake of money is absurd. Integrity does seem to be a quality that is exceedingly rare in this industry, and I respect you for maintaining yours in the face of such immense public ire. On a final note, caring about the emotional well-being of your viewers, even when it’s only a select few, NEVER makes you soft. The way I see it, even though we’ve never met, I would be devastated if something happened to you, and it’s nice to know the feeling is reciprocated. Keep being you, Phil, because you’re a true gem.

[@Ben-ji2ln]

It's sad to see how the ranked voting system was messed up. Such a system could really help smaller political parties challenge Democrats and Republicans.

[@BlackButler32]

And now you may know why it was messed up...

[@SeeNickView]

And it wasn't even a problem with the system. They counted test votes, but the public and opposing politicians will likely rhetorically construe this as a problem with ranked voting. From all of the voting systems I learned about in PoliSci 101, anything is better than what the US has now. Hope this failure doesn't seed doubt in other communities around the country, and that those communities can execute the system successfully.

[@TsoniDoya]

Ranked Choice can be overly complicated and in some circumstances can still result into negative campaigning. The alternative to actually _seat_ third-party candidates is Approval Voting. Basically every candidate on the ballot is marked "Approve" or "Disapprove".

[@ThomasDaBombas]

Yeah I agree. I'm a NYC voter and my main concern is this will turn everyone off to a really exciting new voting system that will be beneficial in the long run.

[@HerebeeDragons]

I was honestly surprized by this story. As an Australian, I didn't realise that the American voting system was that different. As long as I've been able to vote, Australia has always used ranked voting.

[@GZQ9]

“Oh you’re rich and famous what do you have to be sad about” That’s the whole point, wealth and fame don’t fix people’s problems

[@himan12345678]

It could. Although it is more likely to exasperate them.

[@adambier2415]

Finding the right therapist can be so hard, time consuming and costly. But when you finally do, it’s so helpful. Same can be said for drugs.

[@Amanda---]

Phillip you only get sexier as you get older. Sorry I know you're married just sending you some truthful body positivity.

[@anthonyzullo]

I started watching him in 2014 when I got paralyzed and him and his crew were in that tiny ass office. Watching him get married have 2 kids and grow up at the same time I did, were the same age. It's wild how different you can become in a few short years. This guy's whole thing got me and many through shit. When Phil recommends something I tend to pay more attention. Never used betterhelp, dont think I will but I'll always keep it in the ole knoggin in case. I bet his wife is one of the most secure women in the states. Nit often you look at ya hubby and know that no matter he got ya.

[@margottago]

Geez, as an Australian who uses alternative vote all the bloody time without issue, that NY election story was so frustrating to listen to. It seems like the folks responsible just didn't bother to take an extra 5 minutes to stop and check what they were doing, and they've ended up causing a massive amount of distrust in the system because of it. The US really needs to catch up with the rest of the world and quit using "first past the post", and this could have been such a step forward.

[@kristamariau]

I'm happy you talked about BetterHelp and set some records straight. Few years ago when it was in middle of storm I felt it was unjustified the amount of hate BetterHelp got. It was clear to me it wasn't scam but I agree the terms and conditions were sloppy. I'm happy to see they improved because some people would really benefit from the service

[@Grimisk]

Seeing that clip from a few years ago is wild. Also damn, Philly D looks like a hot dad in comparison. Getting better looking with age. Good on ya.

[@MyDiamond99]

Ikr! I don't like commenting on peoples looks but that past clip popped up and my mind immediately went "damn who is that child" he looks so good now

[@vVAstrAVv]

The world "FREE BRITNEY" the legal system "gotchu... Well free cosby"

[@ketchupjonmustard4514]

Coming from someone who just got out of the hospital for suicide watch, I just want to say. You are loved Phil. Good on you for trying to do the right thing about the better help stuff. You cant be responsible for how everyone is going to react. Don't let the haters get you down.

[@anoccomir]

Cosby getting out is literally the most disgusting news today.

[@ggoodd32503]

I had the most frustrating conversation with my dad about how this system is messed up. I said it's wrong he got released and learned my dad is highly pro-him being freed because if he wasn't free it would "break the system and allow much worse, like witch hunts." And "while he confessed, it was a long time ago so it's fine." No, no it's not fine 😡 It's makes me so upset. At him and for all the actual victims that thought he was actually gonna be held accountable

[@St.dresden]

@@NewYorksMostWanted go on then what’s the evidence against Dicaprio and Franco

[@izziek86]

@@NewYorksMostWanted What do Cosby's victims have to do with DiCaprio and Franco? Why should all complaints about one person's behaviour be pointed towards two others? All victims deserve justice. The justice system needs to hold all perpetrators to account. Your comment about white men introducing Cosby to 'ludes seems to indicate that you think his use of them is those white men's faults? What gives you the impression that @Celos is a young person? Because they fit with a stereotype of 'young person' in your mind. How is being upset at something that is upsetting virtue signalling? My knee jerk reaction was that it has nothing to do with race, but checking my white privilege for just a second reminds me that yes the justice system disproportionately affects people of colour, especially given the stereotype of the angry black man, so that obviously played a part in this case, but also he admitted doing it. The answer is t charge ALL perpetrators equally. I don't see Celo's comment as a hissy fit, it's a completely justifiable reaction to injustice and realising that someone in their life isn't how they thought they were.

[@bonanimathambo8721]

@@ggoodd32503 Your dad was right about the first part. He had to be freed. The only reason he was convicted was because of prosecutorial misconduct. Allowing the conviction to stand would be a problem with the system. Releasing him for an improper conviction (even though I’m sure he’s guilty) is the system working properly. If anything, Cosby can sue now.

[@NewYorksMostWanted]

@@izziek86 I bring them up because everyone has been trying to lock away the most prominent black figure in America for over a decade, but within that decade, how many white stars have been gunned after? Kevin Spacey also got a win a couple weeks ago and I didn't hear *NOTHING* about it, definitely not to the degree as the Cosby outrage. Hell, Drake Bell just plead guilty to endangering and speaking explicitly to a MINOR and yet that's barely making headlines lol! Most people I speak to didn't even know!!!! I'm glad that unlike most, you're at least reasonable enough to admit there's a cruel double standard in the justice system, but that's just not enough. If you and everyone else truly finds things like this to be "disgusting" without any racial bias, then you should be gunning after all the Caucasians that are quietly being exposed for sexual harassment. Weinstein wasn't even a star. There's a difference between being a director in white America, and being a face of white America.

[@ScreenSlayr]

I really hope the disaster in voting in New York doesn’t scare people from RCV, as I believe it is a far superior form of voting. A mistake was made in the software testing, not the actual method of voting.

[@hermitjayt]

Every betterhelp therapist i've had : "awh...that sucks... so.... what are you gonna do?"

[@easypeasylemonsqueezy4]

Really!?

[@belchris3314]

Having money does not make you immune to being a human.

[@bishop51807]

Yeah, kinda think the people who rode him on the Better Help scandal needed council themselves. I can't help but think all that anger people have phil was distraction hate projected from their own life.

[@lewisguapo]

Bojack Horseman was rich and famous and he still dealt with depression...

[@jonathanperkins4154]

Hey Phil... just wanted to say sorry you went through the ringer with the better health shit. You don't deserve people shitting on you for promoting mental health awareness and therapy. Just want you to know you are doing the right thing and those dumping on you are wrong IMO. You talking about and encouraging people to get help, gave me the courage to make some moves myself to get the help I needed while struggling with anxiety. Thank my man!

[@plumpcosplay8562]

More and more I realize I need therapy. Life is hard and confusing.

[@TakManSan]

This Voting system has been in place all around the world, notably Australia where voting is constitutionally Required!

[@helenasample4872]

I found my therapist through better help. I later found out she was located in the same city as I am, so I switched to her private practice because I wanted her to be able to get the full fee. She's fully licensed and so incredibly helpful. She regularly goes to seminars and continues her education in order to better help (haha) me

[@rho9673]

I’m early for once!?!? HELL YEAH Edit: the whole bill Cosby thing makes me sick. The fact he’s out and free now is terrifying

[@AncientGamerChris]

Early is such a good feel! 🙌🙌🙌

[@stopthecap3768]

Same friend. Same

[@rho9673]

@@TwoQs enjoy this video and also the rest of my morning

[@shoogur3920]

The special thing about growing old with the Phillip Defranco show is knowing that there’s always dark humour after the topics that make you cry (I.e. “And that leads in me into today’s sponsor...”) 🤣

[@PheonixRising22]

Phil part of why I passionately follow you is because of your honest journey you share with us about your depression and more. I personally have depression and have related with you on this. Thank you for sharing.

[@RobertoBlake]

BetterHelp was Never a scam and people who already hated Phil, almost ran a good sponsor off the KZbin platform over Terms of Service that aren’t even nearly as bad as the social media platforms themselves... Don’t believe everything on the internet. Do your own research and deploy some common sense.

[@jewels3846]

The terms of service were pretty sketch at the time but attacking the people sponsered was so wrong. Creators are people. Not magical all knowing beings and the fact Phil uses the service i think does gives credibility to the service. He wasnt shilling something on a surface level even if he was unaware at the time of the potential issues. I hate seeing that people hold this against him

[@FortKnoxMovies]

I don’t blame Better Help, but I had a horrible experience with the therapist they paired me with. I had the immediate response option, and one night I had a really bad panic attack. I messaged my therapist and I didn’t hear back from her for DAYS! When she did respond it had nothing to do with my panic attack. Instead she asked probing questions about my family, and didn’t even acknowledge the panic attack or apologize for not being able to respond.