Harry Belafonte Townhall on Poverty

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  • September 22 2005, Congressional Black Caucus Town Hall Meeting on Poverty. CSPAN. Belafonte has harsh and accurate criticism for the Democratic party leadership.

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  • @Skeptic_Tank
    @Skeptic_Tank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Hilary nodding like she isn't part of the problem

    • @The10thManRules
      @The10thManRules 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hillary and Barack are thinking about lunch.

    • @jolnashelfactor
      @jolnashelfactor ปีที่แล้ว

      Worst mess ever of all. Those seating there. Psychopath.

    • @DANNYBLVCK
      @DANNYBLVCK ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Exactly! He’s talking to both of them!!!

    • @usmanibrahim7459
      @usmanibrahim7459 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He husband ruined rice production in Haiti

    • @ProgressiveTnKr
      @ProgressiveTnKr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ong

  • @kwuiki23
    @kwuiki23 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    People from that time don't speak in lies. Harry Belafonte is cut from that cloth.
    And he lived up to it again. He absolutely spoke the truth about the Democratic party. But sadly the democratic party has built up its own ego to such a great extent that even the words of TRULY GREAT MEN fall on deaf ears.
    What a tragedy.

    • @woodenwolf325
      @woodenwolf325 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You said it.

  • @elkoholicelkoholic3276
    @elkoholicelkoholic3276 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    this is how you insult your own party of their greed and fake promises.

  • @jumac11998888
    @jumac11998888 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Look at Hilary shaking her head in agreement. I really hate these politicians.

  • @felixmillet1452
    @felixmillet1452 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hilary’s laugh is wicked

    • @ACE-pm3gh
      @ACE-pm3gh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When he said his task was to find the firetruck, get the hose and know where to turn it on, she knew he meant to turn it on her.

    • @israelevans4916
      @israelevans4916 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its evil lol

  • @sigtunaguy
    @sigtunaguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    He asks the right question at 8.13. THe answer, we now know, is "No."

  • @gilv9287
    @gilv9287 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    He nailed it. Obama was also included in the group that visited places of poverty and when he got to that high position, He miraculously forgot about his own!!!!

    • @jeffreyrediel
      @jeffreyrediel ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Most people assumed and called him “their own”, no one really asked who he was actually for.

    • @mrdontpl8y
      @mrdontpl8y ปีที่แล้ว

      When they get there it's always gonna be that white racist boss in the background to inform most presidents. If trump run again I'm voting for him next time ..

    • @woodenwolf325
      @woodenwolf325 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Who are Obama's 'own'? He didn't even make his own children. His own... are radical, self-obsessed, nation-destroyers. That's what's up.

    • @miguelmora4824
      @miguelmora4824 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This man endorsed a communist Bernie sanders in 2016 who is like Obama and Hillary who believe they should be rich and in power while we should be in poverty and bow to them!

    • @willie417
      @willie417 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He look out for his own.

  • @magharibicomms3891
    @magharibicomms3891 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The conscience of America. May your beautiful soul rest in eternal peace, Harry Belafonte.

  • @Vahe_JR
    @Vahe_JR ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Rest in piece great sir

  • @toddj8854
    @toddj8854 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    First of all, as a CONSERVATIVE, not necessarily a Republican (there is a difference), I actually agree with much of what Mr. Bellefonte said. When he talked about wanting a second party, because there is really only ONE party with varying shades of difference--he was absolutely correct. When he talked about politicians going to the inner cities and seeing the poverty, pandering about it to get elected, and then forgetting about it once in power--he was absolutely correct. When he talked about Bush and the Republicans heading off to war rather than fixing our domestic issues--he was absolutely correct (though plenty of Democrats, including Hillary, were right there with them). When he stated that it is up to the individual people to stand and make things better--he is absolutely correct.
    Where he is wrong (though not completely) is in not wanting to "seek treaty with Republicans". I would suggest seeking treaty with CONSERVATIVES. Conservatives are the ones who want to help fix schools by allowing school choice--which would allow EVERYONE to take their kids out of the failing public school system and get them into charter or better schools where they can learn. Conservatives are the ones who want to make real change to encourage FAMILIES to stick together, to help end the cycle of single moms and deadbeat dads--which is the root cause of the enormous numbers of incarcerations of the poor. Conservatives are the ones who offer REAL rehabilitation of those incarcerated by seeking to heal the souls of men and women rather than shoving them into a social program. Conservatives want to reward entrepreneurs by allowing tax breaks and removing harsh regulations that stifle business, and by doing so allow small communities to thrive. There are many more advantages, too many to mention.
    On the other hand, the liberals and Democrats seek to continue to control the poor through pandering and entitlements. You know, in zoos and wildlife preserves, we warn people not to feed the animals because they will become dependent on the handouts, and forget how to forage and feed themselves. I am not saying that the poor are animals AT ALL, so don't go there. However, the point remains. Big Government--Democrats AND Republicans of the UNIPARTY--want to keep people under control. The best way to do that is by handouts and indoctrination. We have given single mothers incentive to stay single, and told fathers they are not necessary. We have indoctrinated 2 or 3 generations now that the "nuclear family" is a myth or a racist trope. The idea that the Republicans want illegals to work as cheap labor is now completely destroyed by the fact that it is the LIBERALS and the DEMOCRATS who are allowing this flood of illegal immigration, which, coincidently, hurts the POOR by taking jobs, sapping the entitlement programs, and increasing crime. Now tell me, who is hurting the poor?
    Mr. Bellefonte is right. Dead on right. People have to stop looking to politicians and government to fix their problems. We have to fix ourselves--learn to live in cooperation and harmony with each other , helping each other, and seeking the highest good. Perhaps this could come by returning to some core values that we used to cherish and honor--family, justice, absolute good, seeing the person and not the melatonin level or lack thereof. They killed Dr. King because his dream was too close to becoming real. Then we allowed "The War On Poverty" to create a whole new class of slaves and subhumans. Time to fix it.
    Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

    • @unbroken1010
      @unbroken1010 หลายเดือนก่อน

      2024 The Dems are war mongers including Bernie

  • @angelamoore6544
    @angelamoore6544 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr Belafonte. , you are so wise, this world needs you now. you had a wonderful way of expressing your thoughts. thank you for your wisdom.

  • @jeromemayzes9371
    @jeromemayzes9371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    He killed this and the truth

    • @jeromemayzes9371
      @jeromemayzes9371 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AdamFontenet-iy3tb that's ur opinion fool

    • @contractzero1194
      @contractzero1194 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@jeromemayzes9371and it's the wrong one.

    • @unbroken1010
      @unbroken1010 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@contractzero1194you still listen to hip hop and get stoned

  • @BenjaminMcCray
    @BenjaminMcCray ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Rest in Peace King

  • @woodenwolf325
    @woodenwolf325 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The more we know the more we grow. Harry Belafonte... he knows a lot.

  • @JSB1882
    @JSB1882 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have always looked at this man as my mentor through life. Mr. Belafonte brought Obama's father to this country and President Obama never heard a word from this man.

  • @JohnMartin-cb4yz
    @JohnMartin-cb4yz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The first place to turn that fire truck on was laughing when you said that. She calls your people super predators and has the gall to sit in your presence. As Jesse Peterson says, "AMAZING"

  • @JustHadToKnow
    @JustHadToKnow ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He should have ran for president!

  • @TheDukeofDan
    @TheDukeofDan ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Best political speech of the 21st century, change my mind

  • @JohnMartin-cb4yz
    @JohnMartin-cb4yz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I wonder if obama and hilary knew harry was talking about them throughout his entire speech. I loved it and there was nothing they could do or say. Harry was spitting all kind of truth bombs laying on hard.

  • @TonyArechiga
    @TonyArechiga ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hillary nodding when he is talking about the wreckage wrought by the Democratic Party is priceless. RIP to a real legend! It is super sad to see what that party was and has become.

    • @Zxx459
      @Zxx459 ปีที่แล้ว

      They ARE WORST POLITICIANS THEN HILIRY..WHY YOU TARGET HER?

    • @manistheonly1858
      @manistheonly1858 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No matter what party in office they both are corrupt

  • @ermaroberts6341
    @ermaroberts6341 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve been saying this for a long time about those Republicans.. The current republicans are the old democrats from the 1960s and their descendants.

  • @edithborrego374
    @edithborrego374 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I believe it was because he spoke against the evil and spoke the truth.

  • @shebaisrealyisrael3845
    @shebaisrealyisrael3845 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    GLORYYY HALLELUYAH

  • @johnsradios484
    @johnsradios484 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best speech I heard !

  • @ProjectPoetChris
    @ProjectPoetChris ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have a song dropping soon titled POVERTY with this speech ‼️‼️❤💯

  • @shaunjay6040
    @shaunjay6040 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hillary’s laugh reminds me of Cruella De’ville.

  • @nickysexperience004
    @nickysexperience004 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was the day after my 1st birthday.

  • @christopherflores6058
    @christopherflores6058 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    8:54 hillary laughs because she is the fire he needs to put out.

  • @andersonsamson5339
    @andersonsamson5339 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just feel like he was referring to the politrickians sitting beside him.

  • @nnamdixrevolutionary8883
    @nnamdixrevolutionary8883 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If you are African person. You know exactly who he talking to I ain't got to say. You know exactly who he's talking to bro. And you also know who he's talking at I'm going to leave it at that

  • @dindinplum4
    @dindinplum4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All am say is 🇯🇲 blood 🩸 runnning through the honorable harry.

  • @bananka4905
    @bananka4905 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He called out the evil of the democratics

  • @GoodLook911
    @GoodLook911 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Harry Belafonte shoulda ran for the oval office

  • @TonyArechiga
    @TonyArechiga ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Also, Hillary's evil fake laughter throughout this video is highly disturbing.

    • @Zxx459
      @Zxx459 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just as evil as ALL THE PRESIDENTS ,POLITICIANS BEFORE HER...

  • @mrdontpl8y
    @mrdontpl8y ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That female demon uncomfortable like most of them get when speaking facts

  • @iyaeast1434
    @iyaeast1434 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It seems the things that he speaks about is happening now.

  • @ITB108
    @ITB108 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well it seems that everything said back then has applied since 2008 till now.

  • @stephaniespell1690
    @stephaniespell1690 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this great man

  • @emersonwilliams2184
    @emersonwilliams2184 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He was wrong about a lot of dems becoming REPUBLICANS. It was only about two. Why did they switch?

  • @subfreak1996
    @subfreak1996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    8:10

    • @TheKad33
      @TheKad33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! 🙌🏾

    • @joealarcon6481
      @joealarcon6481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The answer is no.

    • @TonyArechiga
      @TonyArechiga ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love that lady with her hand on her mouth reaction. Ha!

  • @keithversie3785
    @keithversie3785 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stop looking for help from those monsters to help. We are going to have fix that ourselves. It sameway our ppl before us did.

  • @lohiasam3495
    @lohiasam3495 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And you put these very democrats to power after what this guy said about them!!!

    • @District34
      @District34  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah because the other team is worse. There are systemic issues.

    • @JC-gu2rn
      @JC-gu2rn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What that old saying…. 2 wrongs don’t make a right?

  • @zachariahshaw3837
    @zachariahshaw3837 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cease you from the man whose breath is in his nostrels: for wherein is he to be esteemed?

  • @reubenperez8451
    @reubenperez8451 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The democrats probably got rid of him after saying what he said.

    • @JC-gu2rn
      @JC-gu2rn ปีที่แล้ว

      Could be… Obama’s chef is found dead @ Martha’s Vineyard

  • @yanky_blsorgnl9038
    @yanky_blsorgnl9038 ปีที่แล้ว

    # LiStEn 🎧..kÉèNLeY & u'Ll comprehend ... 💯% , MaY hIs soul.. ⚰️ .. reSt weLl AhHmen ... !

  • @ProperProductionz
    @ProperProductionz ปีที่แล้ว

    A MAN right here

  • @danmeislin7532
    @danmeislin7532 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP king

  • @reemdottaz1844
    @reemdottaz1844 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do we clap every time we hear something good ? Just listen to the message lol

  • @YoshiTheOreo
    @YoshiTheOreo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They did this with the war on Iraq and Ukraine. Both parties. There is no puritan party when one knows they can pimp yo black ass, the other can do the same.

  • @SleepDocta_7
    @SleepDocta_7 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    10:30 ❤💯

  • @frankrizzo2025
    @frankrizzo2025 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was clear that he did not like Hillary. Did he even look at her once besides when he references here (not by name) at 13:26?

  • @Wawgrp
    @Wawgrp 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Question: how many democrats leaders ran to republican party. Asking for a friend.

  • @mrmic7065
    @mrmic7065 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good highlight on how blacks became democrats, and how the southern white became republicans.

  • @abenabanko2797
    @abenabanko2797 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a shame and a tragedy that just about 3 years of hearing all these, Obama forgot about all of it or turned it upside down 😢. Felt it necessary to liberate Libyans from Gaddafi for a better life when his own under his nose were still hungry and neglected 😭! God is looking 🙄

  • @sophiebean2023
    @sophiebean2023 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏👏👏

  • @taronyoung5768
    @taronyoung5768 ปีที่แล้ว

    What did he mean by the Christian Right?

  • @ITB108
    @ITB108 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not "AMERICA" but "NORTH AMERICA" specifically.
    Folk want (inclusion) in a system that's built for (exclusion) and not by those who want inclusion.
    That the problem in a nutshell.
    If Folks that was "excluded" spent as much energy on build off the (EXCLUSIONS) image how far a people would have become.

  • @ErickJimenez-fm6zb
    @ErickJimenez-fm6zb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    iT IS NOT POVERTY MR. BELAFONTE. IT IS LAZINESS.

    • @realtv8132
      @realtv8132 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nah, it's poverty!!!!! Definitely and definitively!

  • @Spinzone_3
    @Spinzone_3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    America needs Jesus ✝️🙏 1st, not a bankrupt politician political party.

  • @rozi2089
    @rozi2089 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😮 @ 8:12

  • @CrownHeaded12
    @CrownHeaded12 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well, Mr. Belafonte, Barack only proved to be more disappointment......didn't he?

  • @unbroken1010
    @unbroken1010 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2024 even Bernie turned in to a snake

  • @jonathandavenport3891
    @jonathandavenport3891 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And what has been done...nothing a waste of breath on deaf ears...but keep supporting Obama he's done great for poverty