it's so heartbreaking that the 'success story', Mohammad's successful move to the US, was only approved after his father was murdered, his baby brother kidnapped, $35,000 being spent to get him back, and his family weren't even allowed to come with him. disgusting treatment, I'm so sorry Mohammed. saying thank you for your sacrifice almost feels wrong, as if we in any way deserved your help, your sacrifice was just too much and I am so sorry for that.
True, but there's one caveat: most people in "3rd world countries" do not have such money, esp. considering that he had money to possibly buy off his dad as well. There's no doubt that he experienced a great tragedy and that he helped US citizens and should be rewarded for that, but lets not forget that most likely he knew the risks (essentially he was at war), also I suspect that he wasn't working "for food", i.e. was paid to do the job. It's like betting lots of money to go into bear's lair and then when he ripped of your arm demand that the other party must take care of you for the rest of your life :/ Moving him and his family into another region/neighboring country would've sufficed, esp. considering that it would've taken much less time (i.e. among other things would've saved his father's life and earned money). More over, they took yet another smart person from the country which he himself should rebuild.
+8thDay you have no fucking empathy and sound like a sociopath, he risked his life to help people and your answer is "well he wasnt forced lol", he had to leave his country because the taliban was after him and your answer is "he should be there rebuilding his country lol" Just fuck off and get off the internet, you need some common sense to be here.
+ChromN7 I realise that, but do you really think I said something wrong? Lots of smart people, people who could've changed their own countries, move to a "places with greener grass". Yet, if such strong willed people remained, there's a chance that organizations like ISIS would have never came to existence. It's like giving a fish instead of teching how to catch it (though I'm sure they have been "teaching" for quite some time...). Also, my answer to which you refer was not "well he wasn't forced", but "he chose to help and was payed for the job, why does he need to have anything else, apart from saving his own life by moving to another region, etc.". Also, as for "rebuilding his own country": if you really think so, then it proves that he gives shit about his country, hence he essentially was nothing more than a mercenary, thus only payment for the job would have sufficed. A great example in support of my claims is witness protection program: US citizens are moved to other regions of country and are given new names, yet in the aforementioned case people are moved to another country. P.S. These are more like rhetoric questions/speech, answering to them will be more like cross-trolling.
atleast we still have a means to get proper news. So yeah let the official news get corrupt 'they already are' and just watch comedies like this. We laugh and are informed.
What a fucking joke. Their xenophobia, paranoia & demonization of these people is already messed up, but to apply it to these brave heroic fucking allies is insane
Benjamin Filbert In a way, this mistreatment of translators is mistreatment of our troops too. We know we're going to have to go back there with ISIS and all, so we're kind of guaranteeing no one will help us. We're so shortsighted it's idiotic.
Benjamin Filbert Yeah, but here's the thing: When those guys become translators, they're not just translators, they _are_ our troops. Appreciation is key, and the Bureaucrats threw it away.
Brony Time Pulling our forces out was the responsible thing to do, second only to never going in in the first place. The fact that our bureaucracy says one thing, and _does_ another, is a major embarrassment to ourselves as a country. Fuck us.
In the same way that John ended the interview, I must admit that I have no words, or means, to convey how ashamed I am for not knowing this problem existed until just now.
How is it your fault? It's the job of the media to bring problems like this to our attention. But they've been too busy with non-issues like missing planes and Ebola. If anyone should be ashamed it should be CNN,MSNBC, and Fox News for failing miserably on producing any ounce of useful, or worthwhile journalism that could help prevent these horrible instances.
bluhousworker As a citizen of the United States of America, I feel personally responsible for the bureaucratic nonsense that my nation puts these people through. I am beside myself with guilt that I live in a place where people think it is okay to turn a blind eye to these issues when the information is clearly available and has been for several years. I hate the idea that I had to discover this news from a comedian before someone like my local federal representative. And, honestly, I question the ethics of any person who feels nothing after hearing Mohammad's story of having his father die, his brother kidnapped for the ransom of his life's savings, and his remaining family forced to go into hiding because he was left waiting.
bluhousworker As a human being I feel obligated to help out my fellow man in a time of distress. The fact that a person is getting completely fucked over by a government that I standby makes me feel ashamed. Wouldn't it make you feel ashamed when the country you call home is committing this horrendous humanitarian atrocity? I feel ashamed and I'm not even american.
Ravi Oli If I felt shame every time a government treated people poorly I would be in a constant state of shame and distress, so no I'm done feeling ashamed for the actions of governments. People in power, people who want power and people who use power poorly are dangerously rampant.
My unit in Iraq had 10 interpreters and these people were paid alot but sacrificed so much like as we did as soldiers fighting in a war zone. I spent much of my down time helping out and working with our interpreters that regardless of sunni or shia islamic religious divide, the interpreters worked together to keep us soldiers and themselves safe. One brave interpreter actually died to help save a soldier sfter a complex ied attack. We treated our interpreters like family and made the extra effort to take care of them. I have youtube videos of these iraqi interpreters in their off time, just hanging out with them and being able to treat them as men not as expendable like other units have in the past. We would eat together at our chow hall or when we were at the many iraqi police stations eating native food with them and with the iraqi police that learned to trust us through the interpreters. I would have gave my life to save any of those interpreters like i would have for my fellow soldiers.
instead of being ashamed to be an american, i'll just do my best to make sure that this shit doesn't go unnoticed, nor these stories go untold, any longer.
+C0ct0pusPrime I dunno why people are attacking your username, but you see how people are from behind a computer screen. That being said, you're doing what an ally should do; speak out for those who are unheard, especially when you're from a demographic of privilege.
+C0ct0pusPrime I would hate to see Americans become ashamed of being Americans. I would love to see the majority of *Americans being politically engaged*. Pay attention. Put pressure on your politicians.
How the system should work... 1) Those who aid in military operations and have received recommendation from at least two U.S soldiers should be given immediate visas. 2) While background checks are necessary, these checks can be and should be significantly smaller. 3) Those who have aided the U.S but are in immediate danger in their home country should have themselves and their families moved to a U.S territory for safety until their visas can be processed. But I guess that's just my two cents on the topic.
Kevin O'Neal What background check you going to do on a man from a country you just destroyed and who would you get that information from? Also, shouldn't the background check be performed BEFORE you allow him to risk his life for you, in case there is something that would preclude him from obtaining a visa? How about this, Kevin. He works for the military, risks his life, senior ranking officer of the group he works for fills out a form and boom ! he and his family get to jump the pond. Sound a little more reasonable? Friggin American thinking through and through on your part - "Background checks are necessary" lol. And let me ask you this..........what could possibly be in anyone's background that would preclude them, AFTER RISKING THEIR LIVES FOR AMERICAN SOLDIERS, that should result in denial of a visa? Old shoplifting charge? low SAT scores? unsteady employment history and low credit score? I'll let you in on a little secret before you bring up some kind of "terrorist association" defense and the like - THEY AREN'T GOING TO SAVE HUNDREDS, POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF AMERICAN SOLDIERS LIVES, so that they can sneak over here and blow up a parking garage while screaming "gotcha!" So, shoot me an example of what you got there, Kevin.
My Father worked as a translator for the American military for the first 4 years of my life. I only knew him from phone and video calls, because he stayed overseas so often. He was shot multiple times, and somedays I am still surprised he ever made it back.
I counted four times there are 84 digits of 9 Which if you rounded it be 10 ^ 85 which is a huge number that is still not bigger than a googolplexian or googolplexplex which in turn is not bigger than infinity. So thanks for enlightening me to obscure large numbers and in the immortal words of abridged Piccolo "NERD!!!".
Oh good! I hope he is to, but would be nice if John Oliver could invite him for an interview or some special segment to confirm that. I mean, he referred back to the Space sex geckos, so Srosh should definitely be in the picture :)
@@makeit2586 it can take a few months. I would imagine right now is worse because there's a massive backlog due to the pandemic. It also might depend on where you or your fiancee are from.
If you have helped to save lives of people from another nation, you should be able to leave and go to that nation with your family if you so wish. For free. Immediately. All needed checks can be done once they have been transported. This is fucking disgusting that we do this in the Western world!
***** Dude... Swede here. Removed from penal code 1944 with homosexuality as both were regarded as the same crime. Was not illegal again until this year. So yeah,more than one country with some effed up laws
It's quite frankly a shame, you risked your life for me and my family and many other families. Friend, brother, you have my word, in the future, when I graduate college, I will not rest until people like you and Mohammed are treated with the love and respect that you deserve. Why does a simple Mexican immigrant care for you or Mohamed? Because you both deserve justice and rewards. It is inexcusable to see such injustice in the world and I promise, even if it takes the rest of my life, I'm 18 btw :), I will fight for you, because you fought for me. I promise I will fight for you, so that you don't have to. I promise, you will feel happiness and love because People like you and Mohamed deserves it
+Juan Andres Fernandez he didnt risk his life for you. USA was in no real danger in the past years. He risked his life for retarded political decisions and economical interests. Thank him and any other veteran in voting for presidents who want to retreat from countrys where are troops of the USA are involved. Thats no offense against veterans or anything, just a reminder that the war they are fighting is not fighted to protect you.
+RagnarokGG first off, America is ALWAYS being plotted against. neither you nor i will know how many terrorist attacks/plans get thwarted before they are able to be carried out. second, America hasn't had another 9/11 due in part BECAUSE of soldiers who bring the fight overseas to the terrorists to keep them there and away from us. why not just be thankful for all our veterans in general because of the sacrifices they make for ALL of us.
This should be as simple as a US military officer bringing someone to the US Embassy/consulate and saying this is a guy who has been working for us and needs to get the hell out of here.
Very true. Your sons, husbands and fathers lives were probably saved by these interpreters and in the end the US can't help them by giving them asylum, sad. Go to Vice News on youtube and search The Afgan Interpreters to watch the documentary - compelling stuff.
America should help these people for their own benefit. After all, when they deploy their troops in the next country, will the native people help if they know they'll get screwed?
Terrifying. And his family is still in hiding. It's absolutely shameful for a country to leave people who are risking their lives for them in this kind of state. Translators already won one lottery by surviving the war, now they are expected to win another one.
When I was 18 years old (2010) I worked with US army as interpreter in Baghdad , also my brother worked with US /NATO as interpreter in baghdad (2008) and in 2011 I've been threatened because my previous job with US army and as a result of that I submitted for special visa to United States that was in 2011 , in 2015 my application been rejected !!! In 2015 I submitted for RFR and till now there is no answer from the United States Gov. and I'm very sure that my RFR will reject again . Thank you US gov. for leaving us alone as easy target for the bad guys .
Because of Fundamental flaws in our government, and the overwhelming apathy of our citizens when it comes to any type of reform. Also the system of legalized bribery we have taken to calling "lobbying" so we can pretend it is less corrupt than it really is
Mihajlo Rasipanov I plan to someday to visit but I do still love my home even if it is run by a bunch of greedy backwards assholes. But thank for the invite.
I am a former linguist. I served the US Forces in Iraq in 2010, 2011 and 2012. I applied to this Special Immigration Visa (SIV) Program in 2013 and believe it or not, I am still in the process. Currently, I work for the British Embassy in Baghdad and my employment in the Embassy was exposed because I was translating live on TV for officials and I really hope that the UK setup a similar program because my life and my family are in a serious danger.... hope anyone here can deliver this message to those who can help me.
This is some real shit right here people! I did 21 years in the Army with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and we need this guys, trust me!
I feel so sorry for Mohammad...This guy took on a job that his family approved of, saved the lives of countless US soldiers, and what does he say about that choice now? "My dad is dead because of me."
I have to say I've been a US citizen from birth. I haven't always had it easy, and I've seen a lot of the bad side of this country. We have police that can rob us and the law says that's okay, the judicial system has become a joke (literally and figuratively), we refuse to help the people that risk their lives to help this country, and more than anything we are unrecognizable as the country that was great 100 years ago. I grew up thinking that I was happy to live in America, and now I refuse to call the US America because we no longer deserve that title.
+Brainbuster They will allways find someone who's willign to work for them. I imagine they ahve no problems in paying, what for the translators is, a lot of money and perks for the job. But yes..itæs disgraceful and utterly shameful how these translators are treated. They're risking so much, the least that could be done is showing grattitude and support and make sure they and there families are secure. If they canæt live a safe life there then get them over to whatever country they translated for (if they are willing to move and want to move that is). There is no reason for this process to take so long. It's just lazyness and it not being important enough for the people responsible for it.
John Oliver - I just wanted to say thank you for paying attention. My husband and I created the You Caring page (mentioned @ 9:09) to help a fellow brother. I have to admit; I was unaware of the statistics at the time. The more I research into these topics, the more I am disgusted at how our country discards our translators. These men risk not only their lives, but the lives of their families as well. If it wasn't for our translators, my daughter would be without a father. They have saved countless lives, we need to save theirs. I want to say thank you to John Oliver, Ben Anderson and everyone else. Please keep paying attention. Please help.
This video makes me so angry. My interpreter in Afghanistan had spent 7 years of his life serving with US forces. He was afraid for his life and had made no progress in his visa. After we left he was transferred to an Army unit and served them another 8 months. He finally made it to the United States and in 2017 was quoted in a local news interview saying that he had been cornered and screamed at by a group of protesters to “Go back where he came from” and called a terrorist. He said that he was happy to be here but felt unwelcome and afraid in his new community. After 8 fucking years of service to our country. Well done America. Well done...
this chokes me up and pissed me off. why do politicians make it so hard for people. I deeply respect this man and it seems the forces that worked with the other guy and put up the crowdfunding, feel the same way. shouldn't people like your own damn soldiers, be heard?
Because that's the beauty of this show along with Stewart and Colbert. It can really get to your head if everyday all you heard about was how fucked up the world is (which it largely is). Adding a spin of comedy into the mix keeps people interested because it isn't just doom this doom that. It keeps people interested in a way that does not sacrifice the sanctity of the news broadcast. Viewers are still being informed on all the world topics even if it is just a "comedy show" to some people.
I honestly thought that Arab translators had an easy life, making tons of money (for being in such high demand) and freely being able to come to America thanks to their services. Nothing was farther from the truth.... holy crap.
He was only risking his life to do nothing more but speak another language for someone, ya know, no big deal. Not to mention his 100% innocent dad had to die for him just speaking another language, AND that the rest of his family still in Afghanistan is at risk because he did nothing but speak another language for someone. Some people just have all the luck, ya know?
Same man, just look at the guy's face when he starts blaming himself for his father's death. Noone should ever have to lose family in such a gruesome way, especially not if you're an actual hero like him.
My four time Great Grandfather was an ethnic German from Alsace Lorraine who fought in Napoleon's Grande Armee. He was 20 when he survived the Russian invasion and he also fought at the Battles of Leipzig and Waterloo. At Waterloo he was captured by the Prussian's (so I think he was a part of Grouchy's 30,000 sent to pursue the retreating Prussians) and spent six months at a POW camp in Danzig. Since he was a German I bet he was a translator between the German speaking Prussian's and his French comrades.
A fiancee visa requires having met in person in the 2 years prior to the application (unless contrary to religion or social norms), and evidence to demonstrate a "real relationship."
I have enormous compassion for Afghan interpreters. At least in Ireland - I can't believe I am about to say something good about the Brits who burned my town to the ground - all of it - revenge for success in the war of independence - at least they gave their informers refuge across the Irish Sea,,,,,,America never seems to understand there are 2 passionate sides to these conflicts. Yes I feel we did more good than bad there....why are making it so hard for people who believe in democracy?
I lost my sister and her son three years old because I’m working with US troops and I asked the government to bring my family here because I’m no need to lose anyone from my family again😞
America should not abandon allies neither the Kurds or the Afghanis. All those who sprout anti-war sentiments which have forced America into this position should be ashamed. Your indifference to murderers and thieves has put innocent blood on your hands.
UTube4MN If you mean things that happened during the Nixon administration then you are generalizing too. The man you're looking for is Henry Kissinger.
UTube4MN Henry Kissinger was around for several administrations and can be directly pinpointed to several of the questionable operations the U.S committed such as the 1973 coup of Chile. Your ignorance shows you're willing to condemn an entire nation for the actions of a rouge administration. I guess every Iranian is evil too and not just the regime.
A0Refrigerator WOW, I really wish I had a clue of how the hell you came to that conclusion. So, you think that anti-war people ( who do not believe in war, so there never even would have been this situation had they made the decision ) are responsible for the Commander-In-Chiefs decision ( CIC is the highest ranking man responsible for all things military and declaring war ) not to help the people who worked for his military and saved countless American lives?( that never would have been in danger had there not been a war, which there would not have been if anti-war people had their way) Do you have the time to lead us through the thought process that produced that magnificent result? That process would have to be a gem in studying how the mind can jump from one conclusion to another without any regard for facts, common sense, or even a rudimentary understanding of how a thumb tack works. Seriously, please write it down for us ! I really would love to see how you came to that conclusion. Now I need to leave another comment above, as I need to tell that person that they have just been bumped to the 2nd dumbest human being I have ever read.
That's ridiculous! If these people are literally putting their lives in jeopardy, there is no reason for them to have such difficulty getting into the country
This is absolutely correct. The terms do risk there lives. And the enemy does cut their heads off. Messed up right. Maybe we should help them. They did actually save my life many times.
You would think that in a country where support for the military seems borderline fanatical that they would help those who served in and support the military better.
2:58 - Srosh is finding out what every down on their luck veteran finds out - the US Military only moves heaven & earth if they still have a use for you. If you want something from them better get it while you're still useful and in a better negotiating position.
Based on the movie Covenant that was just released this problem has not been solved yet and thousands more people are in risk for their lives for helping our country and then being abandoned.
Please don't over-generalize all of us. There are a lot of good people here, who are trying to overturn a lot of this BS bureaucratic nonsense. However, the process is slow moving because there are a handful of bad apples - in key positions - who are making the turnover process much more difficult, just like in many other countries. I am proud to be an American and I love my country, but our Government is a different story; and although a lot needs to change here, that's definitely not exclusive to just America.
when you keep claiming yourself the best nation in the world and its not EVEN close, then its a fucking big problem when you are not taking care of people who risking their life for your meaning war. Dont blame just the people , look at the damn system
The worst part about this is that Mohammed blames himself for his father's death. You can tell he really believes that too. I wish I could give him a hug and say thank you- not that it would fix anything but it seems like the least I can do.
sheldon pereira We’d love to get our troops out of all the countries they’re in, but unfortunately our leaders don’t listen to us. They make so much money from committing war crimes that they can just ignore our protests.
It's not solely his fault, but if you get involved in a war helping one side kill people on the other side, you are taking the risk that the side you are helping kill will shoot back.
@@HotStrange Pain the American regime, did to him and his father. And i can bet the polotition that made the choice lost no sleep and went home to their wife and children, whie he is left to bury his father. FUCK AMERICA, YOUR GOVERNMENT YOUR COUNTRY AND EVERYTHING YOU STAND FOR! I HOPE N'Korea burns your country to ash. If you assholes dont do it yourself first.
Thought of this episode immediately as soon as I saw what was happening. Sadly none of them are getting out and we arent moving heaven or earth to get them out.
Why? I’m glad we are no longer bombing innocents overseas just because they have a different religion and are rightfully totally kissed we demolished their culture and institutions
When you watch this, remember that Johns wife is a war veteran... this shit is personal for him and thats why he does such a great job reporting on veterans issues
good lord i cannot even... John is so amazing at bringing comedy to horrible situations without making light of them. He gets people to care while making them laugh, and that is a truly incredible power.
@I. Wynn Wynn if you are just reiterating that his wife was a war doctor..ok--although its already pointed out by the previous commentor, which negates any logical reason the purpose of you restating it. This leads me to conclude that you are implying she is not a war VETRAN. If that is your intent, you are an incredibly obtuse, ignorant moron. These ladies were selfless, putting their life on the line, and many lost their lives. The causality, had they not been there, would have have resulted in a much greater loss of life.
+KineticGTR I'm indian and my student visa had me down as FNU as well. It isn't a clerical error as much as something they do when they aren't too sure which is your first name. (not all cultures have first and last names)
"What else are we gonna do with Guam? _It's Guam!_ It's two hundred square miles of palm trees and storage space! *It's Guam!*" This message is paid for by the tourist commission of Guam.
I understand There are plenty of people who live on Guam, a whole population where the majority serve in the military but they get it rough, that's a whole nother exposay
I'd probably say "Leave it be, let the inhabitants decide what to do with their own island." If they want to continue being a US Military base, that's cool. If not, then the US Government should listen to them. Like that'll ever actually happen. Sigh.
4 ปีที่แล้ว
@@firstlast-cs6eg Yes, I've heard the same. Super patriotic but bc Guam is only a territory, there is no VA. That's why I have to scoff at the "Support the Troops" stuff. More like "Support Them Until They Get Home"
When you watch this, remember that Johns wife is a war veteran... this shit is personal for him and thats why he does such a great job reporting on veterans issues
He is absolutely correct, out of the 4 translators that helped my unit in Iraq, 3 of them, last I heard have been killed, this and soooooo many thing that John brings up is appalling. Im beginning to wonder if this country can even fix all the serious issues that we have...
Watching this, just as the Taliban takes over Kabul and desperate Afghans are holding on to the underside of military airplanes to get out, is absolutely surreal and disheartening.
Ok 15:16 made me upset. He really believes he is responsible for what happened to his family. Which isn't right, because he did many good things and actually tried to provide a better life for his family. This made me really sad.
+Silverbleedy he is responsible, he took the risky job with the shady assholes and paid for it when they failed him, thats the whole reason of the segment ,john putting the spotlight on the assholes high up wanting to wash their hands upon these people they used for their benefit and trying to create change
Sorry, but that's some grade A victim blaming there. He took the job because he truly believes that the US troops is there to save his country, he took his job knowing the risk, he took his job because his family supported him to do so. What he did was saving the lives of countless shoulders and actually, actively trying to create change in his conflict - ridden country, something I couldn't even begin to imagine to even do in the first place. That alone showed how brave this man is. So it's fucking unfair that a person like him had to go through such suffering and denied the chance of getting his family to safety. He did more than any of us had done, he didn't deserve to be used and thrown away like some broken toy.
I legitimately cried seeing Fnu walk out onstage and give his interview. That man is a hero and the way he was treated is abysmal and absolutely disgusting and heartbreaking.
Dont forget hes one of the stinking, job stealing, criminals that politicians like to bring up during election time, its almost like horrible sterotypes dont actually hold up...
Your all govt. were bad all the fucking time, since your Country was born. Either Slave owners or Racists or Native haters or Meddling with other countries.
man i cried and i've been away from the state and any american for half my 26 years now. i've never felt as american or as shitty for someones else actions
@@saeedvazirian so we should just hand out Visa's to whoever? Makes sense. Tell the EU and the UN to do the same for Europe and Asia You do know Islamics are banned in China & Korea?
@@morganmememachine466 he isn't American very good point. Just because he translated doesnt give him rights to get a visa. Middle East vs Vietnam is a whole different set of people vs Middle East.
John Oliver summoning the name of Franz Kafka and comparing saving translator's lives to Zach Braff's crowdfunding campaign are just some of the reasons why this program needs to be on a major network 4 nights a week.
While I agree that this show is amazing, 4 nights a week would be awful for it. Being able to hone in on a single topic over 7 days and really really research it and nail it is what makes this show amazing and eye-opening. They're doing it the right way with this.
One of the reasons the show is so well-researched and thought through is that they only broadcast it once a week and use the rest of the week preparing it. So 4-times a week would probably lead to a lower quality program.
Stewart and Colbert get along just fine at 4 nights a week. It's all about expanding your writing team and maintaining a healthy "week on, week off"schedule like they do.
That's not a 1 for one though, I don't think you can count the Tangering Fuhrer as an actual person, let alone the outstanding example of a human that Mohammed is.
I love how John Oliver angrily walks through how horribly difficult it is to fill out those annoying forms and their pointless questions... and how much needless red tape there is on something that needs to be simplified.
Right ? I could feel his anger radiating from him through my screen. It's beyond ridiculous that translators who are VITAL to US military and who risk their lives and family have to go to such length to try and get a visa. Also what the fuck is this embassy appointment in a country where it's closed ? and the employer thing ? like seriously that's just pretending there's a program to be able to sleep at night while not really giving a shit about the people.
There's probably also a component of personal annoyance for him, US immigration paperwork is a MASSIVE pain in the ass even if you're applying for something routine like a student, family, or working professional visa which I assume he must have had to do at some point.
+Yaiyasmin I resisted, to be honest. I wanted to be strong for whatever reason. I guess maybe I thought that it's easier to cry; harder to look directly at the problem going on and think about it and confront it and rise above crying useless tears. That was just the thought process, doesn't mean i'm correct. There's nothing wrong with crying.
+Yaiyasmin Not since Stephen Colbert's interview of Alan Rabinowitz, a zoologist with a severe stutter as a child who promised to defend the voiceless animals like the pets he poured his heart out to.
Watching this on August 15, 2021. I remember watching when this episode originally aired. When was the last time this country did any good? We're a complete shitshow.
All translators should be treated equally as veterans and all deserve asylum in the US with they're families.
Their*
Most definitely. They gave up their lives in their home country to help us and the least we could do is give them all a new country to call home.
@@xxXthekevXxx i'm assuming part of making this correction is that the rest of what was said is utterly, unarguably correct.
YES!!!
Honestly.
It’d be amazing if America cared for veterans and translators alike.
it's so heartbreaking that the 'success story', Mohammad's successful move to the US, was only approved after his father was murdered, his baby brother kidnapped, $35,000 being spent to get him back, and his family weren't even allowed to come with him. disgusting treatment, I'm so sorry Mohammed. saying thank you for your sacrifice almost feels wrong, as if we in any way deserved your help, your sacrifice was just too much and I am so sorry for that.
And all of it for such a shitty series of wars that should never have happened
This guy needs a book. Who else agrees with me?
True, but there's one caveat: most people in "3rd world countries" do not have such money, esp. considering that he had money to possibly buy off his dad as well. There's no doubt that he experienced a great tragedy and that he helped US citizens and should be rewarded for that, but lets not forget that most likely he knew the risks (essentially he was at war), also I suspect that he wasn't working "for food", i.e. was paid to do the job. It's like betting lots of money to go into bear's lair and then when he ripped of your arm demand that the other party must take care of you for the rest of your life :/
Moving him and his family into another region/neighboring country would've sufficed, esp. considering that it would've taken much less time (i.e. among other things would've saved his father's life and earned money). More over, they took yet another smart person from the country which he himself should rebuild.
+8thDay you have no fucking empathy and sound like a sociopath, he risked his life to help people and your answer is "well he wasnt forced lol", he had to leave his country because the taliban was after him and your answer is "he should be there rebuilding his country lol"
Just fuck off and get off the internet, you need some common sense to be here.
+ChromN7 I realise that, but do you really think I said something wrong? Lots of smart people, people who could've changed their own countries, move to a "places with greener grass". Yet, if such strong willed people remained, there's a chance that organizations like ISIS would have never came to existence. It's like giving a fish instead of teching how to catch it (though I'm sure they have been "teaching" for quite some time...).
Also, my answer to which you refer was not "well he wasn't forced", but "he chose to help and was payed for the job, why does he need to have anything else, apart from saving his own life by moving to another region, etc.". Also, as for "rebuilding his own country": if you really think so, then it proves that he gives shit about his country, hence he essentially was nothing more than a mercenary, thus only payment for the job would have sufficed.
A great example in support of my claims is witness protection program: US citizens are moved to other regions of country and are given new names, yet in the aforementioned case people are moved to another country.
P.S. These are more like rhetoric questions/speech, answering to them will be more like cross-trolling.
Something is wrong when we have to watch comedians for news and information that matters while the actual news is full shit that dosnt matter
atleast we still have a means to get proper news.
So yeah let the official news get corrupt 'they already are' and just watch comedies like this. We laugh and are informed.
I know right.
Well you remember a lot more information when humor is in it
+
Sad but true mate. Thank fook for the Internet. We gotta make sure it stays free.
Update: Srosh is now safely living in Houston
The Taliban killed his brother though
7 years later huh
That's so fucked up 😭
@@moon993 really? The little brother they kidnapped?
What a fucking joke. Their xenophobia, paranoia & demonization of these people is already messed up, but to apply it to these brave heroic fucking allies is insane
I'm not surprised that we would treat the translators like this. Look how we treat our own troops.
Benjamin Filbert That's a good point. I hadn't thought of that.
It's just beyond screwed up.
Benjamin Filbert In a way, this mistreatment of translators is mistreatment of our troops too. We know we're going to have to go back there with ISIS and all, so we're kind of guaranteeing no one will help us. We're so shortsighted it's idiotic.
Benjamin Filbert Yeah, but here's the thing: When those guys become translators, they're not just translators, they _are_ our troops. Appreciation is key, and the Bureaucrats threw it away.
Benjamin Filbert yes this man might die because we pulled our forces out and getting a visa is nearly impossible
Brony Time Pulling our forces out was the responsible thing to do, second only to never going in in the first place.
The fact that our bureaucracy says one thing, and _does_ another, is a major embarrassment to ourselves as a country. Fuck us.
In the same way that John ended the interview, I must admit that I have no words, or means, to convey how ashamed I am for not knowing this problem existed until just now.
How is it your fault? It's the job of the media to bring problems like this to our attention. But they've been too busy with non-issues like missing planes and Ebola. If anyone should be ashamed it should be CNN,MSNBC, and Fox News for failing miserably on producing any ounce of useful, or worthwhile journalism that could help prevent these horrible instances.
Why would you feel shame? What did you do or fail to do?
bluhousworker As a citizen of the United States of America, I feel personally responsible for the bureaucratic nonsense that my nation puts these people through. I am beside myself with guilt that I live in a place where people think it is okay to turn a blind eye to these issues when the information is clearly available and has been for several years. I hate the idea that I had to discover this news from a comedian before someone like my local federal representative. And, honestly, I question the ethics of any person who feels nothing after hearing Mohammad's story of having his father die, his brother kidnapped for the ransom of his life's savings, and his remaining family forced to go into hiding because he was left waiting.
bluhousworker As a human being I feel obligated to help out my fellow man in a time of distress. The fact that a person is getting completely fucked over by a government that I standby makes me feel ashamed. Wouldn't it make you feel ashamed when the country you call home is committing this horrendous humanitarian atrocity? I feel ashamed and I'm not even american.
Ravi Oli
If I felt shame every time a government treated people poorly I would be in a constant state of shame and distress, so no I'm done feeling ashamed for the actions of governments. People in power, people who want power and people who use power poorly are dangerously rampant.
My unit in Iraq had 10 interpreters and these people were paid alot but sacrificed so much like as we did as soldiers fighting in a war zone. I spent much of my down time helping out and working with our interpreters that regardless of sunni or shia islamic religious divide, the interpreters worked together to keep us soldiers and themselves safe. One brave interpreter actually died to help save a soldier sfter a complex ied attack. We treated our interpreters like family and made the extra effort to take care of them. I have youtube videos of these iraqi interpreters in their off time, just hanging out with them and being able to treat them as men not as expendable like other units have in the past. We would eat together at our chow hall or when we were at the many iraqi police stations eating native food with them and with the iraqi police that learned to trust us through the interpreters. I would have gave my life to save any of those interpreters like i would have for my fellow soldiers.
+rocky66 Thanks so much for serving and for sharing this... it is such a sad situation.
+rocky66 Thank you for your service.
What is your suggestion on how we can help? Thank you for your service.
+rocky66 I'm happy people like you exist. Thank you for your service.
its too bad more didn't survive
instead of being ashamed to be an american, i'll just do my best to make sure that this shit doesn't go unnoticed, nor these stories go untold, any longer.
+C0ct0pusPrime I would take you so much more serious if your username wasn't "C0ctopusPrime".....
+C0ct0pusPrime many Muslim fearing Americans don't give a shit about what Muslims have done for Americans.
+C0ct0pusPrime I dunno why people are attacking your username, but you see how people are from behind a computer screen. That being said, you're doing what an ally should do; speak out for those who are unheard, especially when you're from a demographic of privilege.
knickie1982 ***** C0ct0pusPrime is saying Cock and octopus prime from transformers. It's a username used as a joke. Smh some folks, I tell ya.
+C0ct0pusPrime I would hate to see Americans become ashamed of being Americans. I would love to see the majority of *Americans being politically engaged*. Pay attention. Put pressure on your politicians.
How the system should work...
1) Those who aid in military operations and have received recommendation from at least two U.S soldiers should be given immediate visas.
2) While background checks are necessary, these checks can be and should be significantly smaller.
3) Those who have aided the U.S but are in immediate danger in their home country should have themselves and their families moved to a U.S territory for safety until their visas can be processed.
But I guess that's just my two cents on the topic.
Kevin O'Neal I agree. The rest of the paperwork can be easily processed here in the states.
Kevin O'Neal What background check you going to do on a man from a country you just destroyed and who would you get that information from? Also, shouldn't the background check be performed BEFORE you allow him to risk his life for you, in case there is something that would preclude him from obtaining a visa? How about this, Kevin. He works for the military, risks his life, senior ranking officer of the group he works for fills out a form and boom ! he and his family get to jump the pond. Sound a little more reasonable? Friggin American thinking through and through on your part - "Background checks are necessary" lol.
And let me ask you this..........what could possibly be in anyone's background that would preclude them, AFTER RISKING THEIR LIVES FOR AMERICAN SOLDIERS, that should result in denial of a visa? Old shoplifting charge? low SAT scores? unsteady employment history and low credit score? I'll let you in on a little secret before you bring up some kind of "terrorist association" defense and the like - THEY AREN'T GOING TO SAVE HUNDREDS, POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF AMERICAN SOLDIERS LIVES, so that they can sneak over here and blow up a parking garage while screaming "gotcha!"
So, shoot me an example of what you got there, Kevin.
Kevin O'Neal Hey Kevin...you take your logic and shove it...that's not the way this country works, pal.
O
Brandon Buchner well to be honest your country barely works
That girl singing the cover of "Let it go" had an incredible voice
+Malinda Kathleen Reese
Go look her up. She does some good stuff.
She does a lot of google translate sings
Matt Crider she has a channel called “ google translate “ it’s so funny
Shes awesome.
i love her channel. check out africa by toto's cover
No one has mentioned her name.
My Father worked as a translator for the American military for the first 4 years of my life. I only knew him from phone and video calls, because he stayed overseas so often. He was shot multiple times, and somedays I am still surprised he ever made it back.
It's a rare treat when John Oliver has guests on the show.
John the past week without you has felt like 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999
Years
sexvigintillion years. That's a long time. Better to use the name of the number then writing it all out.
sexvigintillion years has 81 zeros after the first number, better do your research before making idiotic comments trying to be cool.
That's a lot of fnucking years.
J Lal Ah, I was called out. I'm afraid you are right. I must have miscounted the numbers.
I counted four times there are 84 digits of 9
Which if you rounded it be 10 ^ 85 which is a huge number that is still not bigger than a googolplexian or googolplexplex which in turn is not bigger than infinity. So thanks for enlightening me to obscure large numbers and in the immortal words of abridged Piccolo "NERD!!!".
Any updates on Srosh, anyone? I hope he is okay
Chris Cheng Who is Srosh?
okonh0wp Watch the VIDEO!!! (Go to 2:30)
Chris Cheng I know australia last year took in 280 translators and their families so hopefully srosh was one of them.
Oh good! I hope he is to, but would be nice if John Oliver could invite him for an interview or some special segment to confirm that. I mean, he referred back to the Space sex geckos, so Srosh should definitely be in the picture :)
Chris Cheng Space Sex Geckos? WOW I missed that story.
That polygamy question popped up when I was trying to get my fiance's visa and I thought it was ridiculous
how long does that process? i am in a process for applying one
@@makeit2586 it can take a few months. I would imagine right now is worse because there's a massive backlog due to the pandemic. It also might depend on where you or your fiancee are from.
And America wonders why we don't have any friends.
Haze Haberdasher In fairness, some of us do TRY to like you.
And we love you for it. Most of us. Some of us. Well, I do... Man, we're bad at friendship.
Haze Haberdasher
Says stoned twilight.
Stoned Twilight used friendship. Yay.*Cough*
Haze Haberdasher citizens do our government is bullcrap
If you have helped to save lives of people from another nation, you should be able to leave and go to that nation with your family if you so wish. For free. Immediately. All needed checks can be done once they have been transported. This is fucking disgusting that we do this in the Western world!
This is fucking heartbreaking, jesus christ.
*Fnucking
I'm not pissed off at a donkey; I'm pissed off at the government.
Yeah, not just the donkey, also (and especially) the elephants!!
Which comprised of donkeys
Why is this process so difficult?
Two Words: Racist Bureaucrats.
Yeah, it really wasn't the donkeys' fault.
@@conlon4332 the donkey didn't even know what was going on
And now the us has left Afghanistan. Stay safe Srosh.
Srosh did actually got out of Afghanistan with his family in 2019. But he lost his brother.
We all agree with you Oliver.
- Fuck vegetables!
- Fuck the complex visa application system!
Don't forget
- Fuck Smoke the donkey
Bob Yoko
Better not, though that donkey is cute he´s not worth going to jail for
*****
Dude... Swede here. Removed from penal code 1944 with homosexuality as both were regarded as the same crime. Was not illegal again until this year. So yeah,more than one country with some effed up laws
No one talks about things like John Oliver does. Both in the way he talks about it, and the content he delivers. We need more people like him.
Common sense is not the American Way!
Especially not if Donald Trump is president.
@@LightningBlaze100 Neither Obama.
Deep gratitude and respect.
Bless the translators, may their passage to the U.S. be swift
John Oliver needs to go after the dept. of Veterans affairs... we are tossed aside like an empty can
It's quite frankly a shame, you risked your life for me and my family and many other families. Friend, brother, you have my word, in the future, when I graduate college, I will not rest until people like you and Mohammed are treated with the love and respect that you deserve. Why does a simple Mexican immigrant care for you or Mohamed? Because you both deserve justice and rewards. It is inexcusable to see such injustice in the world and I promise, even if it takes the rest of my life, I'm 18 btw :), I will fight for you, because you fought for me. I promise I will fight for you, so that you don't have to. I promise, you will feel happiness and love because People like you and Mohamed deserves it
+Juan Andres Fernandez
Very nice :)
+Tim Herendeen yeah, no shit we have been. Stay strong.
+Juan Andres Fernandez he didnt risk his life for you. USA was in no real danger in the past years. He risked his life for retarded political decisions and economical interests. Thank him and any other veteran in voting for presidents who want to retreat from countrys where are troops of the USA are involved. Thats no offense against veterans or anything, just a reminder that the war they are fighting is not fighted to protect you.
+RagnarokGG first off, America is ALWAYS being plotted against. neither you nor i will know how many terrorist attacks/plans get thwarted before they are able to be carried out.
second, America hasn't had another 9/11 due in part BECAUSE of soldiers who bring the fight overseas to the terrorists to keep them there and away from us. why not just be thankful for all our veterans in general because of the sacrifices they make for ALL of us.
This is what i call true Journalism .
This should be as simple as a US military officer bringing someone to the US Embassy/consulate and saying this is a guy who has been working for us and needs to get the hell out of here.
Very true. Your sons, husbands and fathers lives were probably saved by these interpreters and in the end the US can't help them by giving them asylum, sad. Go to Vice News on youtube and search The Afgan Interpreters to watch the documentary - compelling stuff.
No they weren't. Invading a country doesn't save you.
Anyone here after the Afghan government fell in 2021? I hope Suresh made it before the US left
America should help these people for their own benefit. After all, when they deploy their troops in the next country, will the native people help if they know they'll get screwed?
Absolutely. Also, that 35.000$ they got for this guy's little brother sure is a nice finance for the Taliban, but exactly in the US interests either.
Compassion is always a net gain for everyone involved
Terrifying. And his family is still in hiding.
It's absolutely shameful for a country to leave people who are risking their lives for them in this kind of state. Translators already won one lottery by surviving the war, now they are expected to win another one.
When I was 18 years old (2010) I worked with US army as interpreter in Baghdad , also my brother worked with US /NATO as interpreter in baghdad (2008) and in 2011 I've been threatened because my previous job with US army and as a result of that I submitted for special visa to United States that was in 2011 , in 2015 my application been rejected !!!
In 2015 I submitted for RFR and till now there is no answer from the United States Gov. and I'm very sure that my RFR will reject again .
Thank you US gov. for leaving us alone as easy target for the bad guys .
Kudos to Mohammad...and shame on American bureaucracy!
7 years later this episode is still relevant.
What the fuck, why do we have to do everything wrong ? I am so tired of being ashamed of my country.
Because of Fundamental flaws in our government, and the overwhelming apathy of our citizens when it comes to any type of reform. Also the system of legalized bribery we have taken to calling "lobbying" so we can pretend it is less corrupt than it really is
Spartanjames170 Legalized Bribery is right.... If there is no money to be made by changing this process than it will just continue as is
come to australia bro, everybody is welcome
Mihajlo Rasipanov I plan to someday to visit but I do still love my home even if it is run by a bunch of greedy backwards assholes. But thank for the invite.
who else was really hoping john would surprise mohammed/fnu with his family from backstage? :(
He did reunite with his family after and because of this episode
I had a small hope but sadly Oliver can only do so much, he's a great person afterall though XD
It looks like Srosh moved to Texas around 2015. There was a GoFundMe campaign started in 2021 to help get his family members to the US as well...
I am a former linguist. I served the US Forces in Iraq in 2010, 2011 and 2012. I applied to this Special Immigration Visa (SIV) Program in 2013 and believe it or not, I am still in the process. Currently, I work for the British Embassy in Baghdad and my employment in the Embassy was exposed because I was translating live on TV for officials and I really hope that the UK setup a similar program because my life and my family are in a serious danger.... hope anyone here can deliver this message to those who can help me.
This is some real shit right here people! I did 21 years in the Army with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and we need this guys, trust me!
When he asked to guess how many visas we'd given out, I said "seven." How was I too high when I guessed freaking SEVEN?
I feel so sorry for Mohammad...This guy took on a job that his family approved of, saved the lives of countless US soldiers, and what does he say about that choice now? "My dad is dead because of me."
I have to say I've been a US citizen from birth. I haven't always had it easy, and I've seen a lot of the bad side of this country. We have police that can rob us and the law says that's okay, the judicial system has become a joke (literally and figuratively), we refuse to help the people that risk their lives to help this country, and more than anything we are unrecognizable as the country that was great 100 years ago. I grew up thinking that I was happy to live in America, and now I refuse to call the US America because we no longer deserve that title.
it wasn't all great, you did have slaves n' stuff
Graeme Haig-Halsall Yep and that sums it up.
Eventually the word will get out,
and then nobody will be willing to be an an interpreter for the US.
+Brainbuster It's not only the US, this is happening wiuth a lot of countries.
+Brainbuster They will allways find someone who's willign to work for them. I imagine they ahve no problems in paying, what for the translators is, a lot of money and perks for the job.
But yes..itæs disgraceful and utterly shameful how these translators are treated. They're risking so much, the least that could be done is showing grattitude and support and make sure they and there families are secure. If they canæt live a safe life there then get them over to whatever country they translated for (if they are willing to move and want to move that is).
There is no reason for this process to take so long. It's just lazyness and it not being important enough for the people responsible for it.
@@Aadibass You would think they would treat them better. I read somewhere in the Art of War to spoil your spies.
John Oliver - I just wanted to say thank you for paying attention. My husband and I created the You Caring page (mentioned @ 9:09) to help a fellow brother. I have to admit; I was unaware of the statistics at the time. The more I research into these topics, the more I am disgusted at how our country discards our translators. These men risk not only their lives, but the lives of their families as well. If it wasn't for our translators, my daughter would be without a father. They have saved countless lives, we need to save theirs. I want to say thank you to John Oliver, Ben Anderson and everyone else. Please keep paying attention. Please help.
this is fucking journalism. technology can be amazing.
Well VICE has covered this in their documentary very well.. You should see that.. John was using their material.
This video makes me so angry. My interpreter in Afghanistan had spent 7 years of his life serving with US forces. He was afraid for his life and had made no progress in his visa. After we left he was transferred to an Army unit and served them another 8 months. He finally made it to the United States and in 2017 was quoted in a local news interview saying that he had been cornered and screamed at by a group of protesters to “Go back where he came from” and called a terrorist. He said that he was happy to be here but felt unwelcome and afraid in his new community. After 8 fucking years of service to our country. Well done America. Well done...
this chokes me up and pissed me off.
why do politicians make it so hard for people.
I deeply respect this man and it seems the forces that worked with the other guy and put up the crowdfunding, feel the same way.
shouldn't people like your own damn soldiers, be heard?
Racist ghouls. The answer to your question is they're all racist ghouls
i love how respectful john is with his guests
Why is it that the only national attention this issue is getting is from a fucking *comedy* show?
Not really a comedy show show but I get what you are saying and agree that the news cares too much about dumb shit.
Yup,now the comedians are showing real news and real news makers are just comedians........................SMH
Because that's the beauty of this show along with Stewart and Colbert. It can really get to your head if everyday all you heard about was how fucked up the world is (which it largely is). Adding a spin of comedy into the mix keeps people interested because it isn't just doom this doom that. It keeps people interested in a way that does not sacrifice the sanctity of the news broadcast. Viewers are still being informed on all the world topics even if it is just a "comedy show" to some people.
Omg... my manager's name for work is FNU... but we call him Gee. Now I get it and that makes me sad
I honestly thought that Arab translators had an easy life, making tons of money (for being in such high demand) and freely being able to come to America thanks to their services.
Nothing was farther from the truth.... holy crap.
He was only risking his life to do nothing more but speak another language for someone, ya know, no big deal. Not to mention his 100% innocent dad had to die for him just speaking another language, AND that the rest of his family still in Afghanistan is at risk because he did nothing but speak another language for someone. Some people just have all the luck, ya know?
Men risk their lives and are still in danger.
Donkey wanders onto base and goes to America.
I think you all know what we need to do🐴
Mohammad and people like are the biggest fuckin heros ever!! I teared up just listening to his story.
Same man, just look at the guy's face when he starts blaming himself for his father's death. Noone should ever have to lose family in such a gruesome way, especially not if you're an actual hero like him.
干菜类 = dried vegetable section!
+Lisa S Fuck vegetables
Fuck it
Fuck vegetables
My four time Great Grandfather was an ethnic German from Alsace Lorraine who fought in Napoleon's Grande Armee. He was 20 when he survived the Russian invasion and he also fought at the Battles of Leipzig and Waterloo. At Waterloo he was captured by the Prussian's (so I think he was a part of Grouchy's 30,000 sent to pursue the retreating Prussians) and spent six months at a POW camp in Danzig. Since he was a German I bet he was a translator between the German speaking Prussian's and his French comrades.
Apply to Canada, you'll get through faster n they might actually give a shit about getting you out of there
I just realized the US has a lot of issues that the main stream media do not report!! Thank you TH-cam
I really hoped he was gonna bring out his little brother, what a hero! Canada loves Oliver and Fnu
Anyone else think Srosh is gorgeous? With all that paper work, a fiance visa would probably be faster. I'm sure plenty of women would volunteer.
doesn't matter now.. he is dead
I hope you're bullshitting. He isn't actually dead, is he?
+Gagan Baath the smart money is on him being dead tbh :'(
Actually he's living in Texas rn.
A fiancee visa requires having met in person in the 2 years prior to the application (unless contrary to religion or social norms), and evidence to demonstrate a "real relationship."
I have enormous compassion for Afghan interpreters. At least in Ireland - I can't believe I am about to say something good about the Brits who burned my town to the ground - all of it - revenge for success in the war of independence - at least they gave their informers refuge across the Irish Sea,,,,,,America never seems to understand there are 2 passionate sides to these conflicts. Yes I feel we did more good than bad there....why are making it so hard for people who believe in democracy?
Omg this is ridiculous, why doesn't America care?
Nina Sharifi These people are brown that's why
We are always looking out for number one.
Mohammed's story broke my heart. He deserved better.
And when I thought US government couldn't dusgust me more, you manage to do it again. Congratulations.
I lost my sister and her son three years old because I’m working with US troops and I asked the government to bring my family here because I’m no need to lose anyone from my family again😞
America should not abandon allies neither the Kurds or the Afghanis. All those who sprout anti-war sentiments which have forced America into this position should be ashamed. Your indifference to murderers and thieves has put innocent blood on your hands.
UTube4MN
Oh, you're one of those "Everything is America's fault" people. Well good luck with that.
UTube4MN
If you mean things that happened during the Nixon administration then you are generalizing too. The man you're looking for is Henry Kissinger.
UTube4MN
Henry Kissinger was around for several administrations and can be directly pinpointed to several of the questionable operations the U.S committed such as the 1973 coup of Chile.
Your ignorance shows you're willing to condemn an entire nation for the actions of a rouge administration. I guess every Iranian is evil too and not just the regime.
A0Refrigerator America funding, supplying, and training murderers and thieves is how we got here.
A0Refrigerator WOW, I really wish I had a clue of how the hell you came to that conclusion. So, you think that anti-war people ( who do not believe in war, so there never even would have been this situation had they made the decision ) are responsible for the Commander-In-Chiefs decision ( CIC is the highest ranking man responsible for all things military and declaring war ) not to help the people who worked for his military and saved countless American lives?( that never would have been in danger had there not been a war, which there would not have been if anti-war people had their way)
Do you have the time to lead us through the thought process that produced that magnificent result? That process would have to be a gem in studying how the mind can jump from one conclusion to another without any regard for facts, common sense, or even a rudimentary understanding of how a thumb tack works.
Seriously, please write it down for us ! I really would love to see how you came to that conclusion.
Now I need to leave another comment above, as I need to tell that person that they have just been bumped to the 2nd dumbest human being I have ever read.
Thank you . Thank you John Oliver to talk about these people
Tough one to watch right now, in light of current events.
That's ridiculous! If these people are literally putting their lives in jeopardy, there is no reason for them to have such difficulty getting into the country
This is absolutely correct. The terms do risk there lives. And the enemy does cut their heads off. Messed up right. Maybe we should help them. They did actually save my life many times.
You would think that in a country where support for the military seems borderline fanatical that they would help those who served in and support the military better.
Thanks for this piece John & Team! Rewatching it in 2019. I hope this issue gets solved.
2:58 - Srosh is finding out what every down on their luck veteran finds out - the US Military only moves heaven & earth if they still have a use for you. If you want something from them better get it while you're still useful and in a better negotiating position.
Based on the movie Covenant that was just released this problem has not been solved yet and thousands more people are in risk for their lives for helping our country and then being abandoned.
JOHN OLIVER for POTUS
Dear, United States of America.
What in the actual fuck.
+Tengku Izdihar I say the same thing, and I'm American.
Glad I'm not fucking American.
Please don't over-generalize all of us. There are a lot of good people here, who are trying to overturn a lot of this BS bureaucratic nonsense. However, the process is slow moving because there are a handful of bad apples - in key positions - who are making the turnover process much more difficult, just like in many other countries.
I am proud to be an American and I love my country, but our Government is a different story; and although a lot needs to change here, that's definitely not exclusive to just America.
when you keep claiming yourself the best nation in the world and its not EVEN close, then its a fucking big problem when you are not taking care of people who risking their life for your meaning war. Dont blame just the people , look at the damn system
+Jonathan Sandiego you sir, are awesome!!
The worst part about this is that Mohammed blames himself for his father's death. You can tell he really believes that too. I wish I could give him a hug and say thank you- not that it would fix anything but it seems like the least I can do.
Exactly. There’s so much pain behind his eyes. It’s so fucking heartbreaking.
sheldon pereira We’d love to get our troops out of all the countries they’re in, but unfortunately our leaders don’t listen to us. They make so much money from committing war crimes that they can just ignore our protests.
It's not solely his fault, but if you get involved in a war helping one side kill people on the other side, you are taking the risk that the side you are helping kill will shoot back.
@@HotStrange Pain the American regime, did to him and his father. And i can bet the polotition that made the choice lost no sleep and went home to their wife and children, whie he is left to bury his father.
FUCK AMERICA, YOUR GOVERNMENT YOUR COUNTRY AND EVERYTHING YOU STAND FOR!
I HOPE N'Korea burns your country to ash. If you assholes dont do it yourself first.
@sheldon pereira you dont even know where the commenter is from
thank you, mohammad
Yes, thank you!
Fnu
That man is a true hero
extremely off topic but he's got the cutest smile
He did it to himself he shouldent have been in danger if he didn't help invaders attack his country and think they were actually going to help him
Rewatching this a few days after NATO moved out of Afghanistan just makes me real angry and ashamed for my country and, above all, of my government.
Thought of this episode immediately as soon as I saw what was happening. Sadly none of them are getting out and we arent moving heaven or earth to get them out.
Its even more insulting when you know that donkey got sponsored and admitted faster than any translator from same country ever
Breaks my heart
Why? I’m glad we are no longer bombing innocents overseas just because they have a different religion and are rightfully totally kissed we demolished their culture and institutions
When you watch this, remember that Johns wife is a war veteran... this shit is personal for him and thats why he does such a great job reporting on veterans issues
good lord i cannot even... John is so amazing at bringing comedy to horrible situations without making light of them. He gets people to care while making them laugh, and that is a truly incredible power.
@I. Wynn Wynn A war doctor is still generally, you know, at the front line of a war, to, you know...be a war doctor.
Hoopdy that’s right...and btw I finally gave up my 17-year-old hooptie.
@I. Wynn Wynn and?
@I. Wynn Wynn if you are just reiterating that his wife was a war doctor..ok--although its already pointed out by the previous commentor, which negates any logical reason the purpose of you restating it.
This leads me to conclude that you are implying she is not a war VETRAN. If that is your intent, you are an incredibly obtuse, ignorant moron. These ladies were selfless, putting their life on the line, and many lost their lives. The causality, had they not been there, would have have resulted in a much greater loss of life.
Anyone else want to give these guys, like FNU a big fucking hug? :(
Fnucking*
This makes me so sad. This is why I often crave group hugs...
+KineticGTR I'm indian and my student visa had me down as FNU as well. It isn't a clerical error as much as something they do when they aren't too sure which is your first name. (not all cultures have first and last names)
+KineticGTR How bout we screw the hugs and give him money?
FNU is fnot a fnucking fname....
"What else are we gonna do with Guam? _It's Guam!_ It's two hundred square miles of palm trees and storage space! *It's Guam!*"
This message is paid for by the tourist commission of Guam.
@Nic DeGrave What does kidnap buddies mean?
I understand There are plenty of people who live on Guam, a whole population where the majority serve in the military but they get it rough, that's a whole nother exposay
I'd probably say "Leave it be, let the inhabitants decide what to do with their own island." If they want to continue being a US Military base, that's cool. If not, then the US Government should listen to them.
Like that'll ever actually happen. Sigh.
@@firstlast-cs6eg Yes, I've heard the same. Super patriotic but bc Guam is only a territory, there is no VA. That's why I have to scoff at the "Support the Troops" stuff. More like "Support Them Until They Get Home"
When you watch this, remember that Johns wife is a war veteran... this shit is personal for him and thats why he does such a great job reporting on veterans issues
He is absolutely correct, out of the 4 translators that helped my unit in Iraq, 3 of them, last I heard have been killed, this and soooooo many thing that John brings up is appalling. Im beginning to wonder if this country can even fix all the serious issues that we have...
It never will fix them. Be sure of that.
Damn that seriously sucks.
This is crazy. No one is expendable. These guys are incredibly brave, and they pay such a horrible price for it, for us.
airborne486
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It was not forgotten, nor in vain.
Watching this, just as the Taliban takes over Kabul and desperate Afghans are holding on to the underside of military airplanes to get out, is absolutely surreal and disheartening.
Ok 15:16 made me upset. He really believes he is responsible for what happened to his family. Which isn't right, because he did many good things and actually tried to provide a better life for his family. This made me really sad.
+Silverbleedy i shed the tear that he bravely held back...
+Silverbleedy You can see the tears in his eyes.
+Silverbleedy he is responsible, he took the risky job with the shady assholes and paid for it when they failed him, thats the whole reason of the segment ,john putting the spotlight on the assholes high up wanting to wash their hands upon these people they used for their benefit and trying to create change
+gia no, the shady assholes are responsible. the taliban is responsible. not him.
Sorry, but that's some grade A victim blaming there. He took the job because he truly believes that the US troops is there to save his country, he took his job knowing the risk, he took his job because his family supported him to do so. What he did was saving the lives of countless shoulders and actually, actively trying to create change in his conflict - ridden country, something I couldn't even begin to imagine to even do in the first place. That alone showed how brave this man is. So it's fucking unfair that a person like him had to go through such suffering and denied the chance of getting his family to safety. He did more than any of us had done, he didn't deserve to be used and thrown away like some broken toy.
I legitimately cried seeing Fnu walk out onstage and give his interview. That man is a hero and the way he was treated is abysmal and absolutely disgusting and heartbreaking.
Xenophobia FTW
Dont forget hes one of the stinking, job stealing, criminals that politicians like to bring up during election time, its almost like horrible sterotypes dont actually hold up...
Your all govt. were bad all the fucking time, since your Country was born. Either Slave owners or Racists or Native haters or Meddling with other countries.
@@ranjanbiswas3233 don’t think anyone in their right mind will disagree with you on that.
War heroes normally dont get treated well sadly
Their research team really does an awesome, complete, thorough job. Slow clap for all of them.
Truly
I love the new sound it makes when you thumbs up a comment...
you gonna also love the sound when you thumb downing a comment.
Arduka Corvus I agree it is a very cool sound
Haven't i seen this comment somewhere before..?
IceStarStorm I also love the sound it makes when you dislike a comment.
Canadian Coyote tp://petitions.moveon.org/sign/extend-the-visa-program?source=c.em&r_by=10634871 Sign my petition to get them back, ASAP.
Watching this piece back when it was published was enraging. Watching it now is devastating.
man i cried and i've been away from the state and any american for half my 26 years now.
i've never felt as american or as shitty for someones else actions
this is an American hero who lost part of his family for the safety of our people there... and yet we didn't thank him or saved his family.
+georgemitchel23 And he isn't even American.
@@saeedvazirian so we should just hand out Visa's to whoever? Makes sense. Tell the EU and the UN to do the same for Europe and Asia
You do know Islamics are banned in China & Korea?
@@saeedvazirian you sound colossally stupid yourself idiot
@@morganmememachine466 he isn't American very good point.
Just because he translated doesnt give him rights to get a visa.
Middle East vs Vietnam is a whole different set of people vs Middle East.
chris jordan I think you replied to the wrong guy?
"Fnu is not a fnucking fname" Is utterly true and also utterly hilarious.
No it’s fnucking hilarious
@Yürüyen Ansiklopedi Fnucking Fnuckalicious Fnucktables
Fnuck Fnegetables
fnot*
"I wish I could've bought my dad too"
Just hit me so hard....
God this aged fucking horribly
John Oliver summoning the name of Franz Kafka and comparing saving translator's lives to Zach Braff's crowdfunding campaign are just some of the reasons why this program needs to be on a major network 4 nights a week.
I was just about to say that this was probably the first mention of Kafka on a US television show ever :-D
While I agree that this show is amazing, 4 nights a week would be awful for it. Being able to hone in on a single topic over 7 days and really really research it and nail it is what makes this show amazing and eye-opening. They're doing it the right way with this.
Perhaps it wouldn't be as good if it where on all week.
One of the reasons the show is so well-researched and thought through is that they only broadcast it once a week and use the rest of the week preparing it. So 4-times a week would probably lead to a lower quality program.
Stewart and Colbert get along just fine at 4 nights a week. It's all about expanding your writing team and maintaining a healthy "week on, week off"schedule like they do.
Can we do a 1 for 1 transfer. We get Mohammad, they get Trump
+Peter Sedesse Yes yes please! That's a win win situation, what have we got to lose!? XD
That’s such a terrible deal for them, why would they ever agree
I want this to be the top comment 😂
That's not a 1 for one though, I don't think you can count the Tangering Fuhrer as an actual person, let alone the outstanding example of a human that Mohammed is.
@@ColoradoK_117 Indeed, he's more like a hairless Orangutan with some kind of blonde parasite on its head.
I love how John Oliver angrily walks through how horribly difficult it is to fill out those annoying forms and their pointless questions... and how much needless red tape there is on something that needs to be simplified.
Right ? I could feel his anger radiating from him through my screen. It's beyond ridiculous that translators who are VITAL to US military and who risk their lives and family have to go to such length to try and get a visa. Also what the fuck is this embassy appointment in a country where it's closed ? and the employer thing ? like seriously that's just pretending there's a program to be able to sleep at night while not really giving a shit about the people.
There's probably also a component of personal annoyance for him, US immigration paperwork is a MASSIVE pain in the ass even if you're applying for something routine like a student, family, or working professional visa which I assume he must have had to do at some point.
The road to hell is paved with adverbs
I'm here now because I'm scared for the lives of Afghan translators and all of Afghanistan. It's all so heartbreaking
Oh, well you being on TH-cam definitely saved them!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
And now that Trump is in power... The possibility of the Iraqi and Afghani translators getting a visa will be zero.
Shirokani yaaaaaaay...... (/.-)
Ziieereoo.
Go for it trmp. Why do only the good die Young? His sort will be alive until he is a hundred. They don't die
Or he will just tear up the transcripts.
JFK, if you're watching this. Please SAVE US!
Did anyone else cry a little at the end?
+Yaiyasmin I resisted, to be honest. I wanted to be strong for whatever reason. I guess maybe I thought that it's easier to cry; harder to look directly at the problem going on and think about it and confront it and rise above crying useless tears. That was just the thought process, doesn't mean i'm correct. There's nothing wrong with crying.
+Yaiyasmin Not since Stephen Colbert's interview of Alan Rabinowitz, a zoologist with a severe stutter as a child who promised to defend the voiceless animals like the pets he poured his heart out to.
I did. What a brave and strong man.
+Yaiyasmin Yeah, almost..
I did cry a little.
Watching this on August 15, 2021. I remember watching when this episode originally aired. When was the last time this country did any good? We're a complete shitshow.