"Satire is protected speech in the United States even if the object of the satire doesn't get it." That is THE MOST AWESOME quote I've ever heard anybody say!

@barquerojuancarlos7253

2 жыл бұрын

i don't know how widespread it is, but the Brits have claimed the Americans don't understand satire

The O'Reilly moment was golden. As Franken explains that Bill can't sue because of protected speech. Cut to Stephen's face... Amazing. You sir, are that satire we love.

@sirwinstonlennon6486

6 жыл бұрын

Bye Bye Franken Pervert Senator

Am I the only person who thinks it's weird that he had to resign over an inappropriate joke from 10 years ago and allegedly patting people's butts, yet nobody cares that trump has bragged about sexual assault?

@billclinton6672

6 жыл бұрын

Where is proof there is truth.

@ROOKTABULA

6 жыл бұрын

SwirlyJoe Not weird. It's the norm. Cancervatives and Repugnicans are allowed to do and say anything that gets a progressives annihilated. It's past of being a Reich Winger.

@PSL09

5 жыл бұрын

no

@SpartanFighter1973

5 жыл бұрын

It's a testament to the fact that liberals your our own to a higher standard. I was sad to lose All, I thought he might become president of day, but he needed to resign. He couldn't go any further with that around his neck. He would have poisoned any cause he joined.

@miscreantsrule2000

5 жыл бұрын

SwirlyJoe he groped a sleeping army woman and took a picture of it

As an Aussie I don't understand how anyone could possibly be against universal healthcare? Sure it's not perfect, but if paying an extra cent in taxes gives someone who's going to die unless they get the medical treatment they need, I'm more than happy to pay for it!!! We also have private healthcare on top of universal healthcare that does provide better healthcare coverage for more expensive procedures/services; but if we didn't have Medicare we would all be screwed beyond belief.

@ryannicholls3662

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah but rich people who can afford healthcare can't bare the idea of paying extra taxes for other people's benefit.

@multitudeofidols

7 жыл бұрын

Even Trump admitted your country has great healthcare.

@MrRjhyt

7 жыл бұрын

As a Scotsman, I have to object. Australian Healthcare is about 9.5% of GDP, and for the US, it's about 17%. They'd be saving money having universal healthcare. As in the UK, you just don't pay at the point of delivery. Even in France it's only 11.5% of GDP. Isn't it a christian virtue to care for your neighbour.

@TheCalvin1902

7 жыл бұрын

Many Americans don't want a single penny of their money going to brown people. Because of this, universal healthcare will always be in jeopardy no matter what. Time to build that wall - just further North than originally planned.

@blairschirmerx1711

7 жыл бұрын

+Rebecca Tens of millions of Americans have been brainwashed almost beyond belief. It's sad, violent, and horribly destructive. Our politics, too, are hopelessly corrupt, our politicians are almost completely owned by the billionaires who have bought our political system, whole. --I have yet to speak with someone against universal health care who has the ability to marshal even basic facts on the matter. They've been taught, and believe, things that are obviously even blatantly false, yet they recite nonsense without apparent qualm. It could hardly be worse, here. In addition, the rich have turned health care into corporate welfare. It funnels *_one and a half trillion dollars_* in unnecessary extra costs every year to the already wealthy. They have a true death grip on the system.

He is wicked smart. Did you happen to see him on Jeopardy years ago when he blew everyone away? He's good enough, he's smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like him.

I still miss him after all these years. He was too good to be brought down like this.

@ShinySephiroth1

Жыл бұрын

Sacrificial lamb - they hoped that him stepping down for something in the same lane but not near as bad as Trump's "stuff" would set a precedent, but Trump and his minions ignored it and continued doing their "deeds".

Franken shouldn’t have resigned. What he did was bad, yes, but he was such a good Senator and he deserved better. I think he should’ve announced that he wouldn’t run for re-election. He deserved to be able to finish his term.

RIP Senator McCain; you will be missed ♥

@MichaelJohnson-by3vf

4 жыл бұрын

The only people who say that are people who didn't vote for him

@Kishandreth

4 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelJohnson-by3vf As a Senator, many people were never in a position to legally vote for him. He was a great man, I disagree with some of his ideas, but I can respect him, and respect he's trying to do what's best for the country.

@themavrandbrickashaw5511

4 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelJohnson-by3vf The only people who don't miss McCain are deluded Trump supporters

@JonathanGarcia-pq5hg

3 жыл бұрын

@@themavrandbrickashaw5511 and himself

@JonathanGarcia-pq5hg

3 жыл бұрын

@@themavrandbrickashaw5511 and its sad because john mccain was a good man and suffered a lot when he got captured

Al Franken-Jill Stein 2020 cuz, why not try a Frankenstein presidency

@Willmorrison99

3 жыл бұрын

Best comment on KZread. Commenting to help the algorithm so more people see this

@busybody1474

3 жыл бұрын

@@Willmorrison99 👍

@henrimatisse7481

3 жыл бұрын

LOL very good!

@sempressfi

3 жыл бұрын

@@Willmorrison99 thank you for making sure this got bumped up lol @busybody1 this made me chuckle 💙

"Bill O'Reilly didn't understand satire is protected speech in the United States even if the subject of the satire doesn't get it."

Minnesota needs this man now more than ever, PLEASE AL RUN FOR SENATE AGAIN

His delayed shock to Stephen swearing gives me life

@magellanicraincloud

7 жыл бұрын

2:43 is where it happens and you're right it's gold.

@jimmythesaint2286

6 жыл бұрын

throw these liberal democrat perverts to the curb.. bad bad people, no morals or ethics from these disgusting people

@nadaismail5693

6 жыл бұрын

Nope Yep h he

"satire is protected speech even if the object of the satire doesn't get it..." Beautiful. 🐯😆😄😄😄😍😄😍😍😍😍

Heartwarming to remember Sen. McCain in 2019. How times have changed!

I miss Senator Franken. Wish he hadn’t left the senate. We need -more- like him

@edge918

Жыл бұрын

Please return to the Senate Al🤗

@jasonj5862

Жыл бұрын

He was chased and hounded out of the senate by pearl clutching far left liberals who have been crying over their stupidity ever since, yet still continue to be ginormous pearl clutchers.

"...Chuck Shumer went [shush!] and all of the clapping stopped. We didn't want to gloat. We shouldn't have gloated." OMG, some intelligence in the Senate! I wish there was much more of it.

@alexandermarquardt597

3 жыл бұрын

class act right there.

I didn't know he was a comedian. That is awesome!

@sprybug

7 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, he was on SNL for almost 2 decades! He started as a writer at the very beginning since the 70's and was there through the mid 90's.

@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control

7 жыл бұрын

That's Stuart Smalley, baby. He's good enough, he's smart enough, and gosh darn it... people like him.

@admin2666

7 жыл бұрын

He also hosted two White House Correspondents Dinner during Clinton's presidency. Check those out. Comedic genius that was.

@rebeccasabet2802

7 жыл бұрын

Look up the film Stuart Saves His Family.

@richardhead1114

7 жыл бұрын

Christian Schoff he is the joke he isn't funny.

Senator Franken is also still a comedian. Well done, sir. Keep fighting for us all.

I remember als skits from back on SNL , covering election nite with a satellite dish mounted on his back ,lol. Still makes me laugh. NEVER VOTE REPUBLIKKKAN

Every time the senator laughs an angel gets its wings.

That's MY senator, woohoo​! He kindly shook my hand and answered my question almost 10 years ago on the St. Paul MN capitol lawn - such a respectable presence! I felt both honored and awed that this major politician would make direct eye contact and then respond to me instead of just "talk at" me. It was very refreshing then and so I still respect him today - please keep my personal experience in mind when passing judgment on this man, specifically: he clearly is grounded enough to know perfection is a myth, for him and anyone else, but listening... really taking the moment to listen before you next speak - that's as close one can get to perfecting the art of communication. And we'd all be better off dedicating those spare seconds listening when we're conversing.... good luck in your life and pursuits sir... good luck.

@armandhammer2235

7 жыл бұрын

So Al shook your hand and looked you in the eye? I saw him kiss a baby, he is more than qualified based on that.

He makes me proud to be a Minnesotan. Fantastic :)

Even if you don't agree with his politics, I think we can all agree Al Franken is extremely likable, hilarious, and highly intelligent

@jangilbert8028

3 жыл бұрын

I wish he hadn’t resigned! The former guy was disgusting and he wasn’t funny. Funny looking, yeah, but definitely not funny. However easy to make fun of.

@parrisprice5892

2 жыл бұрын

Al is great about making intelligent jokes ,that have substance in reality

@larryhinze2330

Жыл бұрын

I don't like him.

The Senate could use Al's wit, wisdom, and sense of humor. We all could.

I love him!!!!!

Loved Senator Al Frankens Book “Giant of The Senate” please be President Mr.Franken and not just save America but The World. If countries could vote you would get my number one from The Netherlands 👍

As a Minnesotan, I'm really proud to have Al Franken as my Senator. He seems like a really smart guy.

What gets me is how the obvious problems of Americas broken healthcare system evades politicians: a tylenol from CVS = $0.16, the same pill from a hospital = $39.50.

@lemon93

7 жыл бұрын

D.E. Sarcarean go look up the prices for saline ivs its worse and it's just water and electrolytes

@oneopinion6806

7 жыл бұрын

To be fair, it does have what plants crave.

@tendertuna9157

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah well, there is always shortages on saline, specially when the only reliable source is from England.

@NeoDemocedes

7 жыл бұрын

Healthcare is big business in the US. Americans keep electing politicians who sell out to private interest groups.

@tomstrutt6754

7 жыл бұрын

D.E. Sarcarean, they understand it perfectly well. Health care is mega-huge business in the US and the government is a wholly-owned subsidiary of big business, operated for the maximization of corporate profit. Whether citizens go broke, live or die is irrelevant.

This segment's awesome.

This clip reminds me just how much I miss Franken and McCain.

Al Franken is just so gosh darn likeable.

The intro song as Al came out tho. LMAO. I miss him. He was a good, decent senator.

@alexthegoatyt5207

3 жыл бұрын

He groped women

Many of us are beginning to like Senator McCain. It took courage to do what he did, which proves he cares more about the American people than he does for politics and benefiting himself that the corrupt republican party.

@larryjohnny

7 жыл бұрын

Groundhog so true! McCain put country over party and he has my respect! He is a hero! Trump was rude to him during the campaign and this was a sweet form of payback, revenge, come upends..

Its still so mind-blowing seeing this dude as a real actual WELL EDUCATED senator. I still remember the snl skits, who knew this guy was hiding underneath.

@jenniferwilcox9759

3 жыл бұрын

Truly funny people are generally smart.

Kirsten Gillibrand ran this wonderful man out of Congress...I'll never forgive her!

It's great that Al Franken gave credit to Colbert for bringing more real news to the public than most other sources. Also, the admission that there's "a lot of don't doing" gives him an extra modicum of credibility.

This is a good man!

And gosh darn it, people like him.

@sirwinstonlennon6486

6 жыл бұрын

Not Anymore! LMAO

@jimmythesaint2286

6 жыл бұрын

throw these liberal democrat pervert pedophiles to the curb.. bad bad people, no morals or ethics from these disgusting people

@jimmythesaint2286

6 жыл бұрын

Trump?.. provide some names

@jimmythesaint2286

6 жыл бұрын

Burnstein proved Crooks is a liar.... i'm researching others you listed_

@jimmythesaint2286

6 жыл бұрын

'stop asking..' ha just read about Heller disgusting lies and her husbands' behind the scene antics against Trump___not wasting my time with your weak allegations. .....keep draining the liberal democrat swamp_ bad people

Very refreshing, especially in how he describes working in a bipartisan manner.

I feel more like a Minnesotan(i'm born and raised in TN) because of good folks like Ventura and Franken.

RIP Sen. John McCain

"Even the object of the satire doesn't get it" LMAO

Whoever sung the intro has just the sweetest voice

@stefancarter1

7 жыл бұрын

John batiste

@memorandom7484

7 жыл бұрын

He squeezed his legs together _extra_ hard.

@noorahmadshinwari4053

7 жыл бұрын

I came here to find out who that was!

@labramso

7 жыл бұрын

she didn't have the range for a miley cyrus song...

@joenelsaracho4836

7 жыл бұрын

Ahmad Shinwari maybe it was mustard

Love Al Franken! Thanks for having him on Stephen :)

Fantastic interview!!! Regardless of Al Franken's political views, this is a great conversation between two intelligent adults. Thank you!

"He didn't understand that satire is protected speech in the United States even if the object of the speech doesn't get it" 😂😂😂

Al Franken is more qualified than Trump would be if he was 10x more qualified

@RaheelPervaiz123

7 жыл бұрын

what about times a negative.

@blondybeharovic8823

7 жыл бұрын

You can Times it by 1,000,000, You can't add-on to zero qualifications

@NxDoyle

7 жыл бұрын

Im Heckin Mad Every human I know and half the ones in the phone book are more qualified than Trump. And every human I have ever met and _ALL_ the people in the phone book are fundamentally better human beings. In a world of hyperbole, I can assure you that I am not exaggerating. The president is not only unqualified and fundamentally unsuitable for the job, he's really one of the worst human beings on the planet. One of the folksy things that people say is, 'Can you imagine what it would be like to have a beer with them?' Most every president or prime minister I've put through that 'test' has come back as either a yes or a no. Mostly a yes. But when I run Trump through that, it's not only a 'no', it's also either a 'leave the bar he walked into' or 'dump the beer on his liar hair'. And that opens the door to another reason to detest Trump. He is so thoroughly intertwined with dishonesty that even his hair and his skin tone are lies.

@markrigsby2107

7 жыл бұрын

Blondy Beharovic Your Grounds for understanding is based on what? A desire, Fantasy, the comedian Colbert, or out of thin air?

@blairschirmerx1711

7 жыл бұрын

Let's remember, too, that John McCain has spent his 30+ years in the Senate screwing over ordinary people on behalf of his wealthy donor-owners. McCain had the astonishing gall to pick Sarah Palin as his VP while running under the banner "Country First." A more cynical stunt is hard to imagine. It's nice that McCain chose for a change not to gut everyday Americans, but it doesn't change what his career has been about: The ownership of our political system by a few thousand of the wealthiest people in the country. McCain has done untold damage to this country and its people. This fundamentally changes nothing about his life and the endless harm he's done.

Al Franken kicks ASS! Comedians have the gift of witty speech and they are smarter than the average bear.

@daveynumz7100

6 жыл бұрын

Luna 333 you're a LunaTIC

Can I like this before even watching just for it existing? I'm already smiling :)

We Minnesotans are so proud of this man. I got to meet him a couple of years ago and I was just blown away at how involved he is with the community.

Rest in peace McCain

I like Al Franken and we are blessed to have up there in the Senate. :)

If Al Franken ever does run for president, I hope he has at least one campaign ad as Stuart Smalley - " Al Franken for president - changing America's image because we're good enough, we're smart enough, and doggone it, people like us"

I raise my glass to Sen. Franken! Good guy!

Al, we miss you (from all over the country so much) as a Senator! Not a fair outcome you got. I appreciate your perspectives and stand for us USA plebes. We need your voice.

I miss having the intelligent Al Franken in Congress.

Still a Great SENATOR 🇺🇸👍☺.

Brilliant!!!!

I love Al Franken! I will campaign for him if he runs for president! Go Al!!!

Satire is protected even if the subject of the satire doesn't get it. Love that.

6:50 for a second or two, doesn't he just morph into Letterman, laugh and all? Almost eerie, but in a nice way. :O)

Franken should have never resigned over such a bullshit accusation. He should have let the people of Minnesota decide if he stays or not.

@alexthegoatyt5207

3 жыл бұрын

So allegations are only legit when they’re against Republicans I guess

@gregh7400

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexthegoatyt5207 Don't be stupid. Each allegation is different and should be evaluated in its own merits. I don't give a shit about political party affiliation. My only point is the PEOPLE he represents should have had the final say.

What Stephen does is not at all comparable to Senators. Stephen successfully entertains and is great at telling jokes, rather than doing nothing and being a joke.

I'd vote for Franken for President in a heart beat.

@larryhinze2330

Жыл бұрын

Never find a beat.

I have never been prouder to be a Minnesotan.

@seanromanowski

6 жыл бұрын

Thats funny because he is a sexually abusive piece of shit.

@frowlinian8175

6 жыл бұрын

CarterThweatt I would still be proud of him

@jeevesme

6 жыл бұрын

Sean Romanowski I agree. I also think he's an idiotic toddler as well, but he is still our President. MAGA!

@orukarm

6 жыл бұрын

Sean Romanowski that's debatable

I wish I liked Minnesota better. I'd move there just to have Al Franken as my Senator. 😊 Franken 2020.

its awesome that he was a comedian 😂😂😂😂

@armandhammer2235

7 жыл бұрын

It's awesome that you take selfies in your bra and panties.

@lizzymelinda3450

7 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or does he look like Dave Letterman's long lost brother? They even laugh alike!

@fumarc4501

7 жыл бұрын

angela farra He still does cameos in shows and movies. He was in Ted!

@autumnmeadows4079

6 жыл бұрын

He is also wicked smart

@EmbracingTheChaos

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and he sucked at that job too.

Let's get Stephen to three million subscribers!!!🙋🙋🙋

Thank you for explaining what Schumer's gesture was about. I wasn't sure if it was a procedural, rules of order type thing, or what.

That Bill O' Reilly shade gave me life 😂

Stephen is the single most important news caster on tv right now. Go Al, keep em honest on the hill. 💗✌

E-P-I-C !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGE RESPECT! What a guy McCain!!!.

Al Franken makes me proud to be a Minnesotan.

Being a comedian in his previous work, Franken is able to pull off the respect for the job as a senator He does not fall prey to blurring the line between the two roles. He cares and takes his job seriously, much better than what can be said about any number of elected officials

When cloning becomes a thing, you need a few more of Al Franken.

Thank god for Al Franken, a smart politician with a sense of humor and wit.

It is sad when the comedians offer a more honest look at life than our "leaders"...

@theolamp5312

6 жыл бұрын

+knickell50 - most great comedy has always been about looking at real things that affect us. It strips away the façade and shows us the essence. If we couldn't relate to the comedy, we wouldn't laugh.

@seanromanowski

6 жыл бұрын

Except hes a sexual abuser and a sick person

Why it is that comedians make better politicians than politicians, lawyers or business leaders?

@dinavienna

5 жыл бұрын

Bundit i d guess it would be because those other three professions are essentially about winning over the opponent (at least the first two ) not to work for a common good

Al Franken is your American Hero! "O'Reilly didn't understand that satire is protected speech in the United States even if the object of the satire doesn't get it!" - quote: Al Franken -

He needs to run again!

I would've loved to hear the band do the SNL opening number. Mr. Franken has a special place in my heart because those SNL days. I cherish them as a part of my childhood.

Massive respect for playing Party in the USA, senator.

I love Al he is one of my favorite Senators. And he still make a me laugh. But when he is serious he is know joke.

7:50 "Bill O'Reilly didn't understand that satire is protected speech even if the object of the satire doesn't get it". Sick burn.

Let's hope that this is the next president. Franken/Newsom would fucking crush.

He'd be a brilliant and articulate President!!!

Chuck Schumer looks like a damn fine leader, demanding respect and instantly getting it. Good for stopping this terrible bill and good for putting Trump in check.

Fucking love this guy

8:00 - "Satire is protected speech in the United States even if the object of the satire doesn't get it." - Al Franken

I loved how Al Franken dealt with Betsy DeVos during her hearing before becoming Sec of Education.

Al Franken, thank you for that... Reassuring to see a different thought process in the legislative branch...

I especially LOVE the new video of Franken unwilling to even say Single-Payer Healthcare when asked about it.

Stephen denying the existence of Papa Bear, justice is sweet

I'm so glad he's our senator, FUCK YEAH MN

@EmmaSpAce111

7 жыл бұрын

I get my teeth cleaned in perham, this is so surreal

I'm glad we got people like Franken looking out for the little guy.

Al Franken entered the Senate with a big BANG and exited the chamber with a little SWOOSH. What a spectacular rise and fall within a decade.

I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.

@drrydog

6 жыл бұрын

even the drunk women Franken rapes... they like him in his mind

Al Franken for President. I stand behind this man. Comedymen are SUPER SMART

@peppypp

7 жыл бұрын

Our Gov't definitely needs more diversity under that roof

@Marmelademeister

7 жыл бұрын

At least his qualities as speaker are comparable to that of Donald Trump. Won't be worse.

@aLime404

7 жыл бұрын

Dennis King wow are you a comedian? Because right now you're sounding SUPER SMART

@ShawnLH88

7 жыл бұрын

they're just comedians. don't need to sort by gender

@Chomuggaacapri

7 жыл бұрын

To be fair, we have a Comedy of a Man as President...

He should run again. That BS they pulled pisses me off so much.

Satire is protected speech in the US, even if the person doesn't get it. The mind of a comedian is one step ahead of everything else.