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Posted: 1/26/2014 9:45:48 AM EDT

http://news.yahoo.com/column-russell-brands-socialist-revolution-215831724.html

Russell Brand, the British comedian, used a guest editorship of the 100-plus-year-old leftist magazine New Statesman last month to call for a "total revolution of consciousness and our entire social, political and economic system." Capitalism, and the ideology that sustains it — "100 percent corrupt" — must be overthrown. He also doesn't think people should vote, as partaking in democracy would further the illusion that a rotten system could change. It was a call, albeit chaotically phrased, for a socialist revolution.

Posted: 1/26/2014 9:47:17 AM EDT

[#1]

Good. Where can I go to withdraw from his bank account?

Idiot.

Posted: 1/26/2014 9:48:29 AM EDT

[#2]

I do not understand why these "celebrities" think anyone gives a fuck about their opinions or political views.

Posted: 1/26/2014 9:51:59 AM EDT

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Because the followers of the "left" agree with it and eat that shit up.

Posted: 1/26/2014 9:52:29 AM EDT

[#4]

Rich celebes talking about socialism and spreading the wealth .... as along as it's not "their wealth". Who would have guessed

Posted: 1/26/2014 9:54:16 AM EDT

[#5]

He's a millionaire entertainer and he wants to see a socialist revolution? Surrrrrrrre you do, Russell.

Posted: 1/26/2014 9:54:27 AM EDT

[#6]

Am I supposed to know who this douchy-looking person is?

Posted: 1/26/2014 9:54:36 AM EDT

[#7]

His next live show will sell out all seats.

He's padding his own bottom line.

Posted: 1/26/2014 9:55:31 AM EDT

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This.

I will actually listen, and maybe care, to the first one of them that totally divests their personal wealth and then spouts this drivel.

Posted: 1/26/2014 9:59:18 AM EDT

[#9]

Monarchy, that dumb ass Brit should check it out some time.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:00:33 AM EDT

[#10]

Each according to his need. I need a Larue OBR Mr. Brand. Get it for me NOW!

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:01:50 AM EDT

[#11]

Pffft, socialist revolutions are so 2013.

Russel Brand: proof that a large vocabulary does not mean that you are intelligent

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:01:53 AM EDT

[#12]

Russell Brand is still an idiot.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:02:29 AM EDT

[#13]

Yes, I always seek out former Heroin junkies to get an in depth treatise on socio-economic political theories.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:03:01 AM EDT

[#14]

Russell Brand is Fuckin idiot and when the balloon goes up,he's one of the first ones we eat!!

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:03:04 AM EDT

[#15]

The voting part sounds about right.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:04:27 AM EDT

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Posted: 1/26/2014 10:04:35 AM EDT

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Not even cool anymore. He's like 230-ish years too late. French already tried it, ask them how it worked out...

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:05:34 AM EDT

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According to all of the progressives I've talked to, they just didn't do it right. They will get it right THIS time

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:12:01 AM EDT

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Depending on how smart he is (or perhaps how smart his manager is) you may be right.
Certainly no one with the least bit of intelligence believes that a "socialist revolution" is going to happen.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:15:22 AM EDT

[#20]

If he really believes in it, why is he still rich?

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:15:57 AM EDT

[#21]

He wasn't even funny on Rock of Ages.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:16:40 AM EDT

[#22]

Lol, what a little bitch. He doesn't want a war, he wants to government(s) to do his dirty work for him while he drinks cappuccinos in his mansion.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:17:14 AM EDT

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Pretty much this

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:20:03 AM EDT

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No doubt. Just because he's been to the bottom and has an opinion doesn't mean he's right...

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:33:38 AM EDT

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Posted: 1/26/2014 10:35:05 AM EDT

[#26]

Socialism for thee, but not for me.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:35:05 AM EDT

[#27]

Hey fucktard, youve got more money than me , Im on my way over. Ill take it all in 100s .

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:36:54 AM EDT

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Not to mention they would be the first ones lined up against a wall after their revolution. They don't study history.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:39:37 AM EDT

[#29]

Any time some one suggests sharing the wealth to me, I counter with the suggestion to spread the pussy.

Some people get it, some don't.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:39:54 AM EDT

[#30]

SPECTRE calls for russell brand to eat shit and fuck off.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:40:04 AM EDT

[#31]

Russel Brand is an idiot.

You know, most hippie libtards that want socialism don't really understand what it is. They're focused on the receiving end of it - "to each according to his need." They think this means that they, and everyone else, will have everything they need and that nobody will be poor or destitute anymore.

But they are forgetting the other half. FROM EACH ACCORDING TO HIS ABILITY. You think you're gonna sit on your ass waxing poetic about 17th Century French Underwater Basketweaving at the local Starbucks all day? NOPE, YOUR ASS IS GOING TO WORK. You have no valuable skills? YOU WILL DIG DITCHES AND DO MANUAL LABOR. Don't like that? OFF TO THE GULAG FOR YOU!

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:41:05 AM EDT

[#32]

Bring it, Brand. Please.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:41:30 AM EDT

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Not to mention a drug addict. Didn't he say he wishes he was still a heroin addict because it was great or something?

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:42:25 AM EDT

[#34]

I mean if it hasn't worked for dozens of collapsed socialist systems, it just HAS to work this time. Right?

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:42:44 AM EDT

[#35]

Never liked that limey prick now I have a legit reason

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:43:21 AM EDT

[#36]

Fine.

No problem. Just like how the idiots in the streets of Phnom Penh clapping and cheering for the Khmer Rouge were among the first to be killed,he would be in the 1% of those whose wealth needs redistributed.

Funny how they are deluded into thinking they are actually useful rather than easily replaceable entertainers.

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Posted: 1/26/2014 10:45:44 AM EDT

[#37]

OK, I need to say something stupid to stay "relevant"

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:46:34 AM EDT

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Exactly what I was thinking.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:47:40 AM EDT

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Who?

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:48:24 AM EDT

[#40]

As we now know the DEVIL IS in the details.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:49:03 AM EDT

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Because the followers of the "left" agree with it and eat that shit up.

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I do not understand why these "celebrities" think anyone gives a fuck about their opinions or political views.

Because the followers of the "left" agree with it and eat that shit up.

This.........

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:49:32 AM EDT

[#42]

I don't eat junk food....

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:51:01 AM EDT

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He is some asshole who does not matter, don't worry about him and his BS.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:51:24 AM EDT

[#44]

I agree. Brand is revolting. Even more revolting when he opens his mouth and speaks.

Brand, I challenge you to prove your bullshit and reject all capitalism, starting with your own personal wealth.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:53:00 AM EDT

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He's an unfunny shitbag. Hopefully he can convince a few more fucktards to not vote.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:54:11 AM EDT

[#46]

I do partly agree with the statement that voting gives the illusion of change. Seems like the only way you could get any true change in the system would be to create laws that the lawmakers have no interest in passing because it would not benefit them instead of those they are serving.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:56:32 AM EDT

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Because the followers of the "left" agree with it and eat that shit up.

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I do not understand why these "celebrities" think anyone gives a fuck about their opinions or political views.

Because the followers of the "left" agree with it and eat that shit up.

And be honest, when somebody like Ted Nugent says something, we eat it up.

They're paid to talk.

Posted: 1/26/2014 10:58:45 AM EDT

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While a capitalist and/or democratic system can become corrupt, a socialist system is always intrinisically corrupt.

I'll stick with our current system, thanks.