@marcus milla I guess we're probably fine. Between the mosquitoes and black flies in the summer and the -40 in the winter no sane person would actually want to move here...😉😁
No joke. The Canadian government publicly announced today that regardless of the virus, there are no plans to reopen the international border with the USA for many months because of all numerous serious problems and threats currently on the American side of the border, which clearly includes the Trump gov.
I'd be very concerned if she did not. Actually that would really scare me if people such people lived anywhere. People that don't even realize what they are. People that have distanced themselves so much from another group of people that they get scared when one of these other people just talk them.
If it soothes your anger, she has been slaughtered by karma: fired from her job, dog reclaimed by animal shelter, national notoriety as a racist animal-abuser, and forever infamous; likely unable to get a job ever again due to her history. There are other things too, investigations for falsifying a police call, and talk of banning her from Central Park for life. Could be more but that's just what I've read so far.
There is one interesting thing when it comes to Germany and racism. Of course, mr. Colbert is right, that we do have racism over here, no intelligent person from Germany would ever doubt that. But it got better and today it is no comparison to the structural racism that lies deep within the America nation from it´s beginning. But I think, the problem lies deeper than that. We, as germans, started two world wars, we planed and executed the shoa. And all that guild will be with us evermore. But there is one thing that we did after that, one thing, that the United States had never done: We admitted, that we we were wrong. All together, not "the Nazis", because, we were the nazis. No-one else but us and almost all of us. I am not. a fan of Germany, and as many germans there is only one political thing, that we are proud of, and that is to talk, act and think antifascist. Because we know, we've done wrong. It's been the biggest lecture for this country to admit that. And it has been a long, hurtful way. So, if Mr. Colbert says, getting called out for racism in Germany is like a Jamaican telling you to put down the bong, he is right. But you can be sure that you would be surrounded by ten germans asking you why. Because many of us learned, that it is a giant leap as a nation to admit, that we were wrong and to ask for forgiveness. But it is the first step for healing.
Very well said, Sir. The first step for progress is acknowledgement, acknowledging that there is something wrong and something can be improved upon. And you put this not only into beautiful words but also in action by the entire nation. Have a good day.
Dont dwell on that for too long. Its in the past, and it's great that you're still learning from past mistakes. But nowadays we consider our neighbour Germany as friends. Even my grandparents who experienced the war dont have a problem with normal Germans. I dont associate Germans with nazi's. I associate nazi's with nazi's. Fuck those guys. I love the Germans :)
That comment in the end of WII gets to the heart of the matter. At the end of the US Civil War, it merely turned out that the North was against the succession part, they were pretty OK with the racism.
Thomas Jefferson was one of the largest slave owners in Virginia, was unrepentant, did not free his slaves in his will as did many, and took certain liberties with his female slaves that would really be frowned on today.
@@theatrain1323 And if he were alive today we'd be beating the shit out of him while mocking him with his own quotes. There's nothing wrong with poignant quotes even if they came from someone doing what we now see is objectively bad.
That was amazing. One of the best monologues yet. I had lost faith in this whole country until you brought up the positive stories of protestors protecting police and blocking rioters. Thank you, Stephen. And your crew. This brought tears to my eyes that were happy ones.
Bullshit. The whole monologue was about Trump. If after all this time anyone still expects that Trump will give speech to "soothe the nation", they are either a dumbfuck or (more likely) just after high ratings pretending to care about minorities. Colbert is so out of touch he didn't even feel the need to ask the opinion of his lead musician who has a much better idea about how it's like to be a black man in America. The racist joke on Germany was downright offensive, whoever wrote that doesn't deserve the job. This is what separates these "hosts" from Conan. Conan knows his place and what is appropriate for him to say and so he did not spend more than two minutes talking about it or express his feelings and instead asked someone who knew.
Maybe it's just me but I feel like I've treading water so long while circle the drain that I literally do not understand the "tears of joy" experiences people claim to have. Tears are from pain, anguish and frustration. Smiles, laughter, hugs, music, poetry and orgasms are from joy. All of which, our government has progressively found ways to both capitalize from themselves and summarily shit on the end of those experiences that are rightfully ours. ... and where the "F" is my 40 acres and a mule?!
@@edwardiannarelli4678 , Tears of JOY when we discover that LIFE was BORN GOOD and REMAINS GOOD. in spite of being TRAINED for decades to HATE GOD and Creation for coins, flags, religions, invisible borders and other LIES made of mere words, by our EVIL military dictatorships. Children TRY hard to be EVIL but the TRUTH remains, survives and eventually PREVAILS. and we CRY for JOY to see that the LOVE and TRUTH that created us cannot be exterminated by our LIES made of mere words.
SINCE HYDROGEN, Today is 13 billion years of EVOLVING TRUTH. ALL our LIES, combined, have not been able to destroy a single ATOM of TRUTH. ALL empires have FALLEN and only LIFE goes on in the RUINS of past FAILURES because ONLY LIFE is TRUTH and These religions, nations, armies and invisible borders have been LIES made of mere words. EVERY EVOLVED LIFE DEFENDS LIFE FROM the PREDATORS we left behind.
Trump couldn't give a "comforting and inspirational" speech if his life depended on it. Every time he opens his mouth, he sees an opportunity to attack someone/someplace.
someone wrote out his wprds duting the 8 min of brutal torture it took to murder him. the most awful heartbreaking words...i hope chauvin and the other 3 accessories to murder (who have t even gd been arrested yet) are put in general population in prison. only then will there be some justice.
@@dominonidom2656 that's exactly what Dave Chappelle said in a bit, 20 years ago... After the wrong killing of a black man "oops.. Uhh.. Just sprinkle done crack on him.."
That's a bold claim to make when the AfD went from 4,7% to 12,6% in 4 years. I would not say that it's a systematic thing like in America, but I am still concerned for you guys.
@@Swissmister93 Right-winged parties have risen in many European countries unfortunately, however, the AfD has no executive power and is about to dismantle itself due to internal quarrels
”Preexisting condition” is the perfect description of this, and we are tired of it! Something can be done and needs to be done about this systemic racism!
@Major Thought Ahead If more 'thought ahead' they would have voted for Hillary in 2016 and seen if Bernie or Liz or anyone had managed to build a coalition rather than a half-bot mostly-destructive cult by 2020. We only needed to hold the line and follow through on the Obama stuff last time, but we could not afford to lose. Now we lose... Everything we couldn't afford to for three and a half years running. We're set back decades. And still just trying to control the damage. And Bernie still has no way to get any promise done. And don't get me wrong. I'm very progressive, but neither this nor 2016 were my first rodeo, as they say around here. We couldn't afford to lose the last Presidential against the Republicans in any way. But we did. We're still paying the cost. As is our future. And as is our planet. We can't take more damage to our nation or world and expect somehow a viable civilization will come from the ashes, never mind one we progressives would like. You need to know how systems work, and where they don't.... fix them, don't inflame and further break them. Sometimes it's too much easier to scream 'Revolution' than to really actually educate people, really care for people, really actually embrace those different from you instead of taking the easy route and trying to incite and or use them... But breaking things is easy. For some, it's fun. But fixing them or building them, ....that takes skill and *care* and *work.* And that's not so simple. Or abstract. Capiche? Some things need to be dismantled, but you need to know how it works and how to replace or improve them before you go blowing them up. Civilization is at stake. There just aren't enough allowed to participate in it lately. And that goes for those raised in bigoted ignorance even if they seem to be feeling their power now. THey don't know how to govern or do things either, despite the image they claim.
But Police won't return the favor, more killing of black people will continue unless more people are outraged with the actions of the Police.Its always us,the people's job to submit ourselves like slaves in order to be commended,or seen with respect,but the police...all they have to do is pass a short test with very little training, a silent racist code and they're Applauded.
Dear Mister Colbert., I was not born here. But as a kid of an US Solider, mixed of race, growing up in Germany, let me ensure you that your comment about Germany is wrong. They do have a horrible past!!! But nowadays noone is marching along tanks on their way to work anymore. They don't raise their right arms to say good morning or to hail anyone. Do we have racists over here? Of course , sadly like any where else. But Germany is not all about that anymore for decades!!! And even if they won't agree with the politicians at least they don't "vote" a criminal racist into the leading job. I am looking up to you, I love your show and that you are using your voice to wake up America (hopefully). I just wanted to make clear that Germany is so much more than Nazis now. And remember, I am black (mixed). Berlin, Hamburg, Fulda, Munich, Kassel, Stuttgart everywhere peacefully protesters last weekend, by the 10.000. If you ever want to come to Berlin or Hamburg, I would be more than happy to show you what's Germany like today!!! Thanks
BRAND AMBASSADOR OF SOUR GRAPES. GLORIFYING GEORGE FLOYD A CRIMINAL WHO USED A FAKE 20$ BILL AS MARTYR IS YOUR CUP OF TEA. I LOVE SALTY LIBERAL TEARS 😪😥. MAGA 2.0 TRUMP TSUNAMI WAVE 2020.
This group is not Mennonite. They are another conservative group that unfortunately has a lot of sexual abuse allegations. But it is awesome that they showed up in this setting.
There are protests in Switzerland too. The police announced that they wouldn't step in eventhough its technically against the law because of the current situation. But they decided not to step in because" that wouldn't be appropriate"
Yes, I worked and studied in Switzerland and spent a lot of time in Geneva when I lived with my parents who are still in France. I figured they are protesting too.
The show of solidarity does mean something. Especially when their own 'leader' is against them. Pass along our appreciation for all who are standing up for basic human rights..
A whole grown man calling for his dead mother in his last day on earth on live television in America is not a joke. Americans must walk the talk. The world is watching.
Oklahoma has a very dark history when it comes to Racism. If that state knew it’s history every man woman and child should be marching against racial oppression!
Now that IS gutsy, given how hard Native American communities are being hit by this virus & the risks that protesting presents with that! Definitely worthy of attention!
Donald Trump for got about the Navaho 1st nations with the highest case of coronavirus percentage in all of America , it took a law suit for the Navaho to get their annual funding from the federal government which is part of their treaty, I would hope 1st nations in the USA and Canada wou,d rise and ride into Washington DC and join the protest
That was my bro and his buddies who formed the barrier around the cop here in Louisville. Ill have to tell him his heroic actions made it all the way to The Late Show
Chad Robinson you can tell him his actions have been seen around the world (I'm in New Zealand) and that he and his buddies displayed courage and compassion. Well done.
It's good people like Chad, Anthony, Melissa, Lillie, and Name, that will change the Nation for the better. Starting with Chad's Bro and his buddies! PEACE!
A few things there: A: That's a low bar if I ever saw one B: We are fighting against hard right movements in our politics to this day. It never really stopped. Just in the last 3 years a new hard right party emerged running on Nazi rhetoric (sometimes verbatim) and was elected to many of our states' parliaments, and even our federal government C: Even some "normal" conservatives are at least flirting with the idea of working with that right wing in the future. Luckily our parliamentary elections are direct, so the pushback from the public is felt stronger by the parties on the receiving end and our liberal-left Green Party is gaining traction to counteract that motion, but it's still a struggle.
I’m not seeing what is happening in Birmingham being covered nationally. I know it’s a busy news-cycle these days but it is a story worth covering. In Birmingham, Alabama large groups of all races marched and and met in Linn Park. It was peaceful. Then they decided to take down the confederate monuments in the park. One went down but the other was just too large and strong. A little history: Birmingham didn’t exist until long after the civil war was over. The city has tried to remove the monument as the vast majority of residents want. But the state passed a law making it illegal. So the city put a wall around it. The state sued and the city won in court. The state appealed to the Alabama Supreme Court and won. It was sure to be escalated to the US Supreme Court. But last night the mayor came out and promised that if they would stop trying to take it down, he would have it down in 24 hours. Some agreed - some were angry. But as crowds moved through the streets away from the park a lot of damage was done by a very few. The mayor made a strong and angry announcement that included a curfew until further notice. So tonight was to be possibly very eventful. But so far all that’s really happened is that a crane was at the park and the monument is dismantled. And a go-fund-me was set up to pay the fine that will be levied on the city by the state. And in no time they far exceeded the amount needed. Scores of volunteers showed up down town today and started working to repair the damage done to businesses last night. And now the city that is in love with itself and each other has a reason to be proud.
I just went through Northampton MA today and witnessed huge crowds of demonstrators for for George Floyd and BLM. They were peaceful and proud and consisted of about 80% white people. Made me proud to be an American for the first time in 3 and a half years.
There have been murders of Black Men & Women that haven't made a blip on the news. Because they weren't caught on camera. Even the ones that were, were only covered by Independent media. So a peaceful protest is not "news" to msm.
I have had to deal with cops here in Germany a couple times and each time, they were very professional. Now, I'm a white guy and a native of the Twin Cities. I'm sure if that was my fake $20, I would have been told by the cop, "you can't use this... now on your way." Do they even know if that was his $20? Even if it was, that would be a non-violent crime not justifying a knee to the throat.
@@quietcorner293 Also, if you got handed back a fake $20 in change or cash back somewhere would you even realize it before you tried spending it somewhere else? I sure as hell wouldn't.
His teargassing peaceful protesters in order to get a photo of himself holding up a Bible has to be one of the craziest things he has done..top 10 at least
One more thing ... I have to admit, I nearly cried when I saw the picture of protesters PROTECTING the cop 👮♀️ THAT sir.. is the United States 🇺🇸 I’m voting for 💪
Brilliantly said Mr. Colbert. We’re all holding our breath and rooting for you up here in Canada. Stay strong, stay safe, be courageous and compassionate and you will get through this.
I live in the Netherlands so Germany is our neighbor. I always enjoy Stephen”s monologues but the remark about Germany is not a very smart one in my opinion. All of our countries have our histories and fair share of (institutional) racism. I sometimes wish the US would stop thinking and acting as if you guys are the center of the earth. You do have a serious problem within your police force and justice system. But you also have beauty like the Black Lives Matter movement and police chefs who want change. Humor and satire are very important and the ability to laugh at our own expense but to imply that Germany is a racist country, is like implying that your potus is an intelligent and compassionate man..
My wife and I love Stephen and his show, we miss him when he's off air , as he was last week. But we can't laugh at what Stephen is saying today as it's all horrifyingly true and saddening. Love and best wishes from England
I didn’t realize how much I needed this. Words of encouragement, hearing our voices, acknowledging that we are human and this is America. Here in dallas Texas, outskirts of “the hood”-south dallas, we have state troopers filling up high school parking lots. Easily 80+ cop cars. I was just picking up my kids from their grandmas house. This is insane. I know you won’t read this, but thank you for what you’re doing - just a Mexican from Texas named Roy.
Stay safe, I hope you heard about the Latino kid from Austin, 15 years old that got shot in the face with possibly a rubber bullet from the guns of cops while he was literally standing on a hill by himself. I believe he will need brain surgery. Do what you can to make sure Texas votes blue.
Stephen, I´m a guy from Germany and I just wanted to point out something VERY important: Are you aware that demonstrations in Berlin were not meant to accuse the USA of being more racist than Germany, but rather showing our support for the demonstrations and demonstrators in the US?
2020 XD ➊ Noah the time traveller said A lot of people was dying. Wait till the army start shooting people. Noah is the real hero for us. Broke rank to save us!
+krudmonger ~ What I appreciate more than anything is his consistent willingness to go beyond the expected. "Thank you" would have been perfectly polite and sufficient, adding the "you're nice," made it mean so much more. Also when Benny got loose a while back, his main thing was "I appreciate you" (to I think his daughter) acknowledging her help, rather than berating for messing up. Coming from an abusive home, seeing genuine proactive niceness is awesome.
@@KatJ3st Her name is Amy Cooper. She lost her job and her dog though the dog was returned a week after. Cuomo is pushing for an Amy Cooper bill that will punish false 911 allegations.
In all of this, we can definitely agree that Amy Cooper’s dog is not at any fault or guilt.. After all, he is just a dog, not a human with supreme intellect and wisdom..!
EVERY EVOLVED life on his planet DEFENDS LIFE from the RETARDED PREDATORS we left behind who are still LIMITED to using fangs and claws to feed their GREEDS because their brains don't know any better.
I wonder are there any Anthropologists or Biologists who study in the field of Human DNA that watched this segment - and found something peculiar with that image displayed of Adam and Eve?
I believe that Australia is not above disbelief. I spent a year in Australia on a work visa and the truth is your country has problems too. So many illegal acts by the police against aboriginals but the one I remember most was some aboriginal people being detained in a patty wagon and that vehicle being left in the scorching heat until death (08) . I saw a white 10 yr old call an Aboriginal the N word, more than once. I saw people drive their cars past aboriginals and yell ' I'm not bloody sorry'. I loved living there, a beautiful country, I would go back. My country , not America, is not perfect either but believe me , your country has a deep problem with racism too.
These are slowly becoming "the talk" a responsible dad gives to his children on a weekend. I move that Mr. Colbert take on this persona wholeheartedly and allow himself an actual drink while being our modern-day Atticus Finch.
They're not ordinary people from the 1840s, you know. They separated themselves from the general society because of its depraved, immoral habits. They didn't approve of how our ancestors (that's yours and mine, no theirs) were exploiting slave labor, murdering Native Americans, committing domestic violence and numbing their consciences with gigantic quantities of whiskey. Every thirty years or so, they stick their heads out: 1870: "Okay, they've abolished slavery, but they're still drinking whiskey like it was water, beating their wives like drums and murdering Indians." 1900: "Still drinking whiskey, maybe not as much. Taking a lot of opium. Still beating their wives. Only quit killing Indians because they ran out of them. And for the love of God, don't eat this stuff they call 'canned meat' . . . ." 1930: "They definitely beat their wives less, but now they make them work in offices. They made whiskey illegal, but they're drinking more of it than ever, and they have something worse than whiskey and opium put together. It's...hard to explain...they have this thing called a hypodermic...it sort of...well, it gives a vein in your arm an enema." 1960: "Those flying machines that make those long skinny clouds we've been seeing overhead? They use them to fly to the other side of the world so they can find more Indians to kill." 1990: "One of the worst governments that ever existed has collapsed. That's promising. Let's put a pin in the map and check back in thirty years, see how Russia is getting along." 2020: "Oh, for cryin' out sake, enough is enough! We've got to get out there and have a word with these dimcandles!"
I’m confused, some of my closest friends are Mennonites and I’ve attended their church a few times. They all wear modern clothing and live in modern homes. Aren’t the people in that footage Amish, or is there another sect of Mennonites I’m unaware of?
@@AlexanderHarris there are multiple sects of Mennonites, who range from Amish in dress and manner to quite contemporary in appearance and behavior. One thing in common is pacifism. As a lapsed pacifist, I can relate to that. ;)
They aren't Mennonites, they're Church of God. (The OP corrected the post later on.) Sure, there's a Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, but that's not these guys... these guys are just Church of God. (The ones in the widely distributed photo are from Greenville, Ohio, and they made their way to Minneapolis to offer support to the community there.)
I am a HUGE Colbert fan and the wit behind all your politically charged jokes. I am an American living over 20 years in a big city in Germany. As part of the minority community of America, I was deeply hurt, offended and enraged over what happened to George Floyd.I have experienced more racism in my homeland than I have ever experienced here! Racism definitely exists here but most Germans, due to their history and their overwhelming reminder in school of it, live in a constant state of humility almost to a fault und are sometimes even too tolerant. I did NOT appreciate how you portrayed Germany at the beginning of this segment. It makes it look like an otherwise racist nation now protesting against racism. Many Americans are globally ignorant and truly don't know nor understand what is happening beyond its borders. Because I appreciate your intellect and your ability to depict the frailties in American society through humor, I felt the need to make you aware that feeding into yet another common American misconception of the world is beneath you. I hope you understand. - still a very big fan! :)
Here was my take: He used a historical reference of a bad time, then juxtaposed it with images of Germans protesting against racism. He was showing the potential for progress. (If he was trying to insult germany he would not have shown flattering images). I think it was "too smart" but hit a nerve. He is a deeper level thinker than that.
true i get what you mean although it was probably just a joke he had to fit in im sure he don’t mean that. germans are now very sensitive on the subject of racism because of their past. they’re probably the least racist country nowadays
Thanks from a German and happy to have you here :) ... I enjoy US comedy and this was a re-occuring joke. But honestly, I think it is funny, since I know it is meant playful and not dead serious. One of the true signs of friendship is that you can make these kind of jokes together. And hey, we make fun of the US for your president ;)
latinwanda. The truth is Germany has become once again what it was before the war, one of the most cultured, civilised countries in the world. Now more than ever Germany is the voice of reason in International politics. I agree, Colbert’s comment stood out to me too.
You meant ''beneath you''? Otherwise, good point, spoken from experience. As a Jew, I felt strange in Germany, but found openness and even warmth in virtually every contact.
“Cop is so dirty that even his badge is crooked.” Damn that joke would have had the cameraman laughing. I miss that guy’s laugh. He made the jokes funnier.
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I'm not american but following these events I can only hope that the american people look at the large picture ad seek change and reform that could pu them in a position to once again call themeselves proud americans
ron comey right on, we're supposed to be about Liberty, Justice and Equality for All. But the GOP white supremacist, racist MAGA maggots believe they should rule over us. The Civil War is still going on. Cf Confederates In The Attic by Tony Horowitz
@@everentropy Biden is the same tbh. With Trump you get what you get a racist crazy man. Biden is a creep and voted for the Iraq war back in early 2000s. He is the lesser of two evils I guess.
And the increasing fake panic in her voice, which is probably part of why the dog is so unsettled. I'm sure the dog would have felt much better with the man (also I read that she had surrendered the dog while the dispute is sorted, apparently).
I'm a dog trainer and yes, her voice aggravated an obviously kind dog. He didnt know what was happening and was scared. This is the behavior that will make a kind dog bite. I hope she is barred from ever adopting an animal again. I'm just glad she is identified... her life will be in ruins now.
I'm a Minnesnowtan. I live here blocks from where riots broke out. I heard the screams of "I can't breathe !" A lot of stuff has happened in the days since George died. Looting took place in places all over Minneapolis and St. Paul, many of it done by people from out of state, a precinct was set abalze, as well as a few other buildings. Yesterday, while protesting on Highway I-35W a trucker in his 18 wheeler drove into the crowd. No one knows how he got into it because there were barricades for miles. I could go on. But what has also happened is that hundreds of people showed up the next day, including myself, to clean and clear away the debris. Grocery stores were forced to close so people got together and made the parking lot of Sanford Middle School a place to donate bags of groceries. That also happened downtown Minneapolis. Although yes I agree a lot of people have gone too far, and I also believe there are agencies at work that are NOT local people, I am proud of the stand (or kneeling, sitting, or lying on our stomachs with our hands behind our back) we took to say we're literally not going to take it anymore. Peaceful protests are still occuring, the cities are on curfew. Thank you, Stephen, for showcasing the commander in tweets real face during this crisis. The brother of George said he spoke with Trump on the phone. Well, he tried to. He said Trump wouldn't let him speak, and was generally disinterested in anything he had to say......Change is coming. What kind, though, is yet unknown.
Some years ago for Red Nose Day, Stephen Colbert played a game of Dungeons and Dragons with Matthew Mercer as Dungeon Master. He played a Bard, a class known for being witty, entertaining, and above all, charismatic, and one that gives inspiration to others in order for them to achieve greatness. Stephen's speech here is a testament to how fitting that class suits him, because he's not just the funny guy taking shots at people, he's inspiring. Thank you Stephen.
I often felt that Colbert's character would be perfect as a U.S. President. But that would mean being elected honestly. Something no longer possible there.
Germany is not surprising Stephen because out of all the develop countries besides Canada they have the most African and Black Refugees! They have laws put in place to protect them which I can't understand why we don't in the U.S.!
I work in kind of the same area as this cop and I do understand the going-through-the-motions-feeling. But............ there has to be a system, either morally or legally added which stops you.
No. He had five minutes to decide whether to kill him. He kept kneeling on his neck for three and a half minutes after Mr Floyd was dead. The wrong way of taking a knee.
Hey, Late Show writers, when you have people in Berlin peacefully protest in support of your citizens of colours, maybe don’t make a cheap “Germany is racist” gag. At this point, you really don’t have a leg to stand on.
We can't expect Trump to be a leader now when he was never one to begin with. To quote a Trump tweet: "it's almost like the United States has no president."
@@nula14 My pleasure! I also thank you, as a German. It's so important for both parties that the horror of such past events are AT LEAST recognised. That way, the victims have their feelings also validated. And generation after generation, I have always seen Germans express regret, even from actions that weren't even theirs anymore, for example with the younger generations. With Americans, all I have seen was a giant cover-up. I can only wonder what is being thought in American History class. If you (readers of this comment) are white and you still don't see how people of colour feel in America, I also highly recommend watching the Netflix-documentary "13th". There are numerous other examples of documentaries on systemic racism (and that's what makes it so disturbing), but that one really stuck by me.
Stephen Colbert is being able to give a mood of more and more reliable authority with his words as he ages. I appreciate him for talking about these serious issues with impressively appropriate humor. Listening to it is one of the few ways I can still consume the news without going crazy.
@Sadie Stoltzfus you support trump, or at the least defending him, your opinion is invalid, there literally is nothing he is doing that’s right that was pointed out here, yet you feel the need to defend him, that’s is why you are wrong.
Colbert knows exactly what he is doing and his speech was so predictable that a 12 year old could have written it. A bigger man might have used this opportunity to start healing the rift in the country. Make no mistake, when Trump leaves his supporters will only grow angrier that their values and beliefs are not represented by the national media. Instead they are ridiculed.
Soooo many triggered Trump-supporting snowflakes that can't BEAR to hear actual truth and legit criticism of how their Dear Leader functions. It is to weep. --Dave, also, they don't really get literary references for some reason
That's why he hasn't addressed the public: his entourage finally understood they can't let him speak now, if it's to say things like this, like "you have to dominate": that sure doesn't ring any bell for Black Americans... Just the choice of the word, reveals so much.. How can this be the president? How hasn't he resigned by now?
trump? ... resigning ? show me one example in history, where a racist dictator resigned ... rofl i quote the president of the us "i have total power" ... lol, someone who thinks of his job to give him total power .... its so concerning ... and no trump supporter in america seem to care ... its seems like if you are mentioning some critic you are fired and substituted with a yes saying dauchebag...
Only because the USA is chock-a-block full of the most appallingly ignorant and selfish people! (Apologies to the liberals amongst you. (Apparently you are actually communists!))
@@larsbaer3508 There are some examples. Now - to be fair... resigning in this cases was called 'escaping with a chopper full of cash in the dead of the night'
It's truly sad when our late night comedians have to give us statements of hope, reconciliation, and comfort whilst the Commander-In-Chief stands by and will not.
@A guy you can trust A joke is most the time taking a hit of a behavior you have recognized, you exaggerate it. Hmm, again, where is the joke? Are you serious or are you a troll?
Agree if that person has real progressive and effective ideas and good leadership skills. No more voting for a name we recognize, no more TV people, real community activist and history of behavior is what we should look at. It would be awesome if you have a native woman that can do that and wanted the job🤔😁
If I want to hear a smart person talk - I always go in search of Stephen Colbert! No one can string a sentence & a cohesive thought together like Mr. Colbert.
Thank you. I'm German, and I've left several comments here. I've loved Colbert's how, but I think I may be done watching it. Oh, well, more time to do other stuff - with people who don't call me racist.
I remember a chant from the 60s. The whole world is watching! The whole world is watching! Even more true now. Eric Garner had just broken up a fight. Ezell Ford was walking in his neighborhood. Michelle Cusseaux was changing the lock on her home's door. Tamir Rice was playing in a park. Walter Scott was going to an auto-parts store. Bettie Jones answered the door to let Chicago police officers in to help her upstairs neighbor. Philando Castile was driving home from dinner with his girlfriend. Botham Jean was eating ice cream in his living room in Dallas. Atatiana Jefferson was babysitting her nephew at home in Fort Worth Eric Reason was pulling into a parking spot at a local chicken and fish shop. Dominique Clayton was sleeping in her bed. Breonna Taylor was asleep in her bed. And George Floyd was at the grocery store. #SayTheirNames #BlackLivesMatter
@ that solution, however attractive will only lead to more extreme, violent police culture. They ALL need to be arrested and charged, then prosecuted and convicted. That will take courage in the police department and the judicial system. But that's how it must be. It's time for a change.
A Solution: anytime a police action results in a death, there WILL be a Murder Trial Most will be found not guilty, but when your job is to protect and serve, no one should be dying.
@@Steviewonderisntblind dont want to stero type old timer but you're mustache & hat pretty much say it all. leave the internet to people that know how to use it.
From the capital of Egypt: Take my full support people. I swear if we were allowed to protest, we would take down to streets to join you, but unfortunately the police and army forces have an iron grip and the only thing they use to disperse protests here is live ammunition and forced disappearance. We've long lists of missing activists taken from streets or their houses to unknown destinations forever. My heart is with you, protest, express your anger, and stay stafe. Power, folks. Cairo, June 2nd, 2020 7:10 pm. ✋
@@butthole1873 Have you been down there? Tens of thousands in every city are still peacefully protesting. There is a very small fraction of people destroying things, and hopefully they will be stopped.
@@SomeDSquares been down there? I'm living there. I completely support the peaceful protesters and what they stand for. What peaceful protesters and our cities don't need right now are idiots going around setting fires, robbing stores, destroying businesses that some people haved worked their whole life to build. All this destruction is just making it harder for the peaceful protesters to get their message across, destroying the city's we live in.
@@butthole1873 Excuse me?! Take my advice from a person who took part in Jan 25th revolution: Do not be an asshole, don't betray protestors by spreading propaganda, you either be with them or fucking keep silent! I've seen images of protestors protecting shops or making human lines to protect other protestors from police attacks.
@@joyceroberts6979, I have said this from the beginning that I never thought I would live to see Hitler as America's president. He is the true definition of a war crime. Stay safe and well Joyce.
Hmmm, maybe you'd think it was smarter to vote for someone who incites violence/riots and then tells someone else to clean it up. Or to accuse your predecessor of incompetence and not preparing when you've binned their preparations, been in the job long enough that you're almost at the end of your contract, claim you have a better plan and we've still seen nothing but bluster. Or to claim you can do whatever you want and blame someone else when it goes wrong. Or to attempt to bribe a foreign government just for the announcement of an investigation so you can personally attack another person. Or serve at the whim of your adversary while disillusioning the people who were your allies. I'm not republican, I'm not even American but I'd sooner see Richard Nixon or George W Bush return to the white house than agent orange. At least they gave the appearance they worked for the people, unlike the current occupant who's only out for himself.
@@brerrabbi3413 No, you cannot compare looting to people upset because police murdered a man in cold blood. Two completely different types and grades of crimes. Why do people look to the ones who might abuse a situation---maybe because they can't bring themselves to really understand what's going on, they need a distraction, or can't admit or accept egregious crimes. It is not uncommon too that the Alternative Right infiltrates police, National Guard, military, and they want their own political party gotten through civil war. The four cops were all dirty, common. If you did that, you'd be in jail. Why aren't they?
Dude is stuck in 1933 with this sentence.Germany has improve al lot the last 75 years. Racism is lower over here then in the Usa.We learned from the mistakes of our ancestors and we know that there can be a Reform and a rebuilding.So you Americans can Reform your Country too
i thought that was his point really. Germany had a bad time to be sure, but Germans got past it, Germans learned, Germans improved, Germans became substantively and demonstrably more decent. Swathes of America has failed to do so, and over a much much longer period.
It's actually a point of admiration the world has for Germany. They were at the epicenter of a catastrophic piece of human history, but not only did Germany manage to gradually move past it, it managed to heal itself AND used it as a means to grow. We always pay attention to the awful shit the regime did back then, but we often overlook just how many of their own countrymen were tormented, trodden upon and executed. It's for that reason that I look at the patterns shown in current events, and the words of the Tronald Dump, and just get a cold shiver. If not for the sheer number of people who can still see the bullshit for what it is, I dread to think what kind of changes he would enforce, or what kind of foreign action he might be tempted to try.
As a German I completely agree Germany is not free of racism. But making it the subject of a stupid Nazi Germany joke in context is pretty low-brow, even for the Colbert joke authors. Please consider for the future how much you want to root around in the past for joke subjects. It might bite you on the rear harder than you like. Please consider that Germany's current constitution contains human dignity as its first, inviolable article. While the US constituion contains some basic human rights that have to be defined by being a US citizen. As such these rights do not apply to ALL humans, just to US citizens. Isn't that something to think about?
That joke is hilariously ignorant. If I (born in Munich, a former temporary New York resident, Berliner since 1990) didn't now better, I'd say: See? The ignorant American again. We know the type! But I do know better. There are plenty of curious, substantially interested, cultivated Americans. Still, I am sincerely p****d at those never-ending Germany-equals-Nazis and/or look-how-harsh-and-always-screaming-that-German-language-is jokes. As RustyDust101 said, that's gonna bite sooner or later your a**, folks. That's when a critical mass of those who understand the stupidity degree of those remarks is reached; remarks by people that have just watched way too many Hollywood Nazi movies and read way to little history books. I look forward to the moment when the audience has changed and goes WTF? on a large scale degree. I also hope I'll one day witness debates on topics like the comparison of constitutions (and the way they are lived by respective societys), as RustyDust101 proposed. Maybe one day there is even a considerable amount of Americans that knows that Germany had its first democratic revolution in 1848 (failed, alas) - at a time when the US genocide against Native Americans was in full swing, while the US's economic growth was still based of the exploitation of slaves, in full swing that one too. The second German democratic revolution then, 1919, duration: five days altogether; successful. And the third one, 1989, in East Germany. VERY successful that one. Those events are very much part of our history and our culture. They might explain much of the obvious stability of the post-1945 German democracy, couldn't they? Maybe one day enough people will come to know and understand why contemporary Germany, compared to other larger European nations - like France, Italy, the UK, Poland - constantly has the lowest nationalist/populist election results within the last decades. And also, why historic Germany had 12 years of fascism while Italy (21 years) and Spain (39 years) started much earlier, and had it much longer. Until then, I laugh at you, the ignorants. Excuse me, I can't help it.
Precisely. Germany is one of the most tolerant and intellectually advanced societies and cultures in Europe, let alone the world. The joke is getting tiresome, especially now as it is detracting from the insurmountably disgusting exhibition of racial violence they have in the USA.
@@luwer8880 I am not German, but i found this joke offensive, i can only imagine, how it feels to listen to these stupid jokes for German people! He is talking about equality but somehow manages to insult the whole nation instead!
You are not alone in feeling that way while watching that Video! Fortunately, reports have mentioned that the Racist Woman actually dropped off the Dog at an Animal Shelter.
If you watch the video again you will see that she intentionally hangs the dog so it squeals while lifting it near to the phone receiver. She fully intended to use that call as evidence she was being physically assaulted and her dog was being injured while as he assaulted her. She was creating evidence to put him in jail for many years. Fake 911 calls showing distress is something crazy women do to men all the time.
The moment I saw John Stewart I knew "satirical" news is more credible than either side at this point. At least they do their due diligence and on the rare occasion they misreport they own that shit. You guys are all more credible reporters and researches than any of the other channels or news stations. I know people on the right say you lean left but if being if being capable of critical thinking and empathy is left leaning I guess I do too. Keep fighting the good fight and keeping people informed in a time of lies and deceit. These moments of failure will forever be the legacy of Donald j Trump
Just let this sink in: "The President just declared war on millions of Americans and the 1st Amendment. He is the greatest threat to the American way of life in our history." -- Congressman John Yarmouth (KY) "The coward got cops to tear gas peaceful protesters so he wouldn't look like such a coward." - Jennifer Rubin
@@tttrrrification Da, clearly. And yet I think nyet. If we find it fucked up that our president is committing the armed forces against us so he can feel like the big stong man we all know he's not, than that sounds like our brains are properly calibrated, comrade.
I was very moved by Stephen's speech, what a shame that speech was not delivered by a President, who instead chose to stand outside a church he doesn't attend, with a Bible he doesn't read, whistling for the dogs
Sad thing is , the secret service clear street for president using tear gas so he could give his fake speech , fox news failed to mention it during their interview with the rector
"Human dignity shall be inviolable. To respect and protect it shall be the duty of all state authority." - Basic Law (Constitution) for the Federal Republic of Germany 🇩🇪, Article 1 (1)
I am glad, that the late show hosts step up to the occasion and do some serious and thoughtful monologues like you and James Cordon. I am a fan of your show for years now. You bring some sanity and relief to the insane times we live in. I also happen to be a german. Personally I do not feel offended by the cheap shot in your monolgue. I think it was a cultural/historic joke that forced it's way into the monolugue because of the historical context. I think Germany has done quite well with aknowledging what horrors we have done in the past. The education system makes it pretty obvious that we do want to avoid the haunting errors from the past. We learn how racism evolves and what it can lead to, if the good majority of people are standing idle by doing nothing. All what evil needs to succeed is that good people stand idle by doing nothing. Freedom is taken from us not in a giant leap but in small steps until you notice it is too late to turn back the wheel. Therefore it is of upmost importance to speak up and protest while you still can make a difference. Trump and his nationalists are eroding the freedom of the people gradually. So it is important to speak up now and it seems already bleakly late in the process. As I said....I get why the german reference was so tempting to use. I personally do not make a fuss about it, I rather try to teach my kids being better human beings by leading through a hopefully good example of tolerance and open-mindedness. But reinforcing old stereotypes might cement pop-cultural-images in some futile minds that I feel are no longer true. I think Germany tries hard to educate it's citizen to be compassionate and welcoming. There is no place for racism in our society, although it of course exists like in every country. But thankfully the majority is not like that. I do not judge people by gender, skin-color, belief or sexual orientation. I judge people for what they do and say. Your president does not fare well in my personal scoring book and a lot of u.s.-citizens do not fare too well either. I know, the majority did not vote for Trump. But it is this majority that stands idle by and morn that their country is taken from them step by step. It is upon you all, to proove that you are better than that. Instead you let the racist minority erode the great potential of what this nation could be. The nation has lost moral leadership long ago. You dwell in glorified memories from the past. But you live in the now and here. Try to act in the now and here. 2016 is already over. If decent american citizens are bystanders while their country gets taken from them, they might find that social collapse is inevitable. Each passing day makes the cost of change for the better more expensive. So it is better to act while you still have the power of the people: "A republic.....if we manage to keep it." As your founding fathers stated. We can't do it for you, but we hope you succeed. Rest in Peace George Floyd.
Brigant70 Thank you for taking the time to write this. You and I are strangers, yet you touched my heart. Blessings to you and your family. Rest with the angels Mr. Floyd.
Too long...I happen to be a German/Irish mutt. And you take responsibility for a period in time you had nothing to do with? Irish where treated as badly as any black. But no one fusses over that. And stereotyping Germans. What's the use. Liberals are hypocrites.
@@NyanPoptartCat I had heard she surrendered the dog back to the shelter she had adopted it from. Probably more because keeping the dog required she leave her home and be recognized - more fear for herself then concern for the well being of the animal.
My friend just moved back from Germany. She was fired from her job at a local cafe because she'd chosen to wear the hijab. Germany is still racist honey.
"At so many times during these past several weeks, when the country needed compassion and leadership the most, it was simply nowhere to be found. Instead, we got bitterness, combativeness and self-interest." MA Gov. Charlie Baker (R)
Deadly global pandemic: He's not worried. Wants people to get back to dying for him ASAP. Peaceful protesters kneeling nearby: Cowers in a bunker. Promotes violence against unarmed civilians. What a champ.
Valerie J. Norse True, but he disrupted a PEACEFUL protest today for a...photo op. That’s after claiming he champions those who do so peacefully, then when given the opportunity to prove it...pfft.
For all our white allies: thank you for standing with us. We love you and you are welcome to the barbecue. You are part of our family. I cried a lot this seeing all the love you showed us. Keep fighting with us. Love ya’ll. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I know I shouldn't be offended, because it was a joke, but germany is one of the least racist countries in the world. I hate that I as a modern german citizen still have to hear these prejudice from decades ago.
I'm German, and I'm offended. I've left quite a few comments below this video. It is your RIGHT to be offended when, 75 years post WW2 , people like you and I have to tolerate Nazi jokes. I don't, and this is my last time watching Colbert (whose show I love!).
@@nula14 I'm German as well and I'll stop watching Colbert because I really can't stand this American exceptionalism stuff about moral leadership. I hate this kind of nationalism and don't want to waste my time with people that are mentally trapped in a mythified past. Even US Democrats in the senate thought it was a great idea to send a freaking fascist raging Islamophobe like Grenell to Berlin where he tried to destabilize the German government and empower the far-right AfD. The US media didn't even report on it. The US is so self-absorbed & narcissistic, they don't care about their US Ambassador to Germany preferring neo-Nazis over the conservative chancellor. I will always remember that, though. Even the the former president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany criticized that Grenell uses the same language as extremists and called that cycle of mutual encouragement a danger to Germany's liberal democracy. Meanwhile the US press writes puff pieces about Grenell's engagement for Israel. I think I spider. :)
As an observer from Canada, all I can say is I think the Mexican Government will probably finish the Wall now......
We aren't worried, Americans would need to leave their guns behind. Not gonna happen! They would feel naked.
Actually they steal it and barricade their own homes, you really can't make this stuff up.
With good reason
@marcus milla I guess we're probably fine. Between the mosquitoes and black flies in the summer and the -40 in the winter no sane person would actually want to move here...😉😁
No joke. The Canadian government publicly announced today that regardless of the virus, there are no plans to reopen the international border with the USA for many months because of all numerous serious problems and threats currently on the American side of the border, which clearly includes the Trump gov.
That woman in the park is disgusting - she knew exactly what she was doing
I'd be very concerned if she did not. Actually that would really scare me if people such people lived anywhere. People that don't even realize what they are. People that have distanced themselves so much from another group of people that they get scared when one of these other people just talk them.
If it soothes your anger, she has been slaughtered by karma: fired from her job, dog reclaimed by animal shelter, national notoriety as a racist animal-abuser, and forever infamous; likely unable to get a job ever again due to her history. There are other things too, investigations for falsifying a police call, and talk of banning her from Central Park for life. Could be more but that's just what I've read so far.
BlikenavE Couldn’t happen to a nicer person as far as I am concerned. Karma’s a bitch, apparently.
@@BlikeNave hearing this makes me happy.
Amy Cooper, even I happen to know her name.
There is one interesting thing when it comes to Germany and racism. Of course, mr. Colbert is right, that we do have racism over here, no intelligent person from Germany would ever doubt that. But it got better and today it is no comparison to the structural racism that lies deep within the America nation from it´s beginning. But I think, the problem lies deeper than that. We, as germans, started two world wars, we planed and executed the shoa. And all that guild will be with us evermore. But there is one thing that we did after that, one thing, that the United States had never done: We admitted, that we we were wrong. All together, not "the Nazis", because, we were the nazis. No-one else but us and almost all of us. I am not. a fan of Germany, and as many germans there is only one political thing, that we are proud of, and that is to talk, act and think antifascist. Because we know, we've done wrong. It's been the biggest lecture for this country to admit that. And it has been a long, hurtful way. So, if Mr. Colbert says, getting called out for racism in Germany is like a Jamaican telling you to put down the bong, he is right. But you can be sure that you would be surrounded by ten germans asking you why. Because many of us learned, that it is a giant leap as a nation to admit, that we were wrong and to ask for forgiveness. But it is the first step for healing.
Very well said, Sir. The first step for progress is acknowledgement, acknowledging that there is something wrong and something can be improved upon. And you put this not only into beautiful words but also in action by the entire nation. Have a good day.
Germans of today are wonderful and kind people. You are a great society. We know you are not your ancestors. You can be proud.
Bravo.
Dont dwell on that for too long. Its in the past, and it's great that you're still learning from past mistakes. But nowadays we consider our neighbour Germany as friends. Even my grandparents who experienced the war dont have a problem with normal Germans. I dont associate Germans with nazi's. I associate nazi's with nazi's. Fuck those guys. I love the Germans :)
That comment in the end of WII gets to the heart of the matter. At the end of the US Civil War, it merely turned out that the North was against the succession part, they were pretty OK with the racism.
“When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.” - Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was one of the largest slave owners in Virginia, was unrepentant, did not free his slaves in his will as did many, and took certain liberties with his female slaves that would really be frowned on today.
@@theatrain1323 And if he were alive today we'd be beating the shit out of him while mocking him with his own quotes. There's nothing wrong with poignant quotes even if they came from someone doing what we now see is objectively bad.
Depends on what people interpret as injustice.
That was amazing. One of the best monologues yet. I had lost faith in this whole country until you brought up the positive stories of protestors protecting police and blocking rioters. Thank you, Stephen. And your crew. This brought tears to my eyes that were happy ones.
Bullshit. The whole monologue was about Trump. If after all this time anyone still expects that Trump will give speech to "soothe the nation", they are either a dumbfuck or (more likely) just after high ratings pretending to care about minorities. Colbert is so out of touch he didn't even feel the need to ask the opinion of his lead musician who has a much better idea about how it's like to be a black man in America. The racist joke on Germany was downright offensive, whoever wrote that doesn't deserve the job. This is what separates these "hosts" from Conan. Conan knows his place and what is appropriate for him to say and so he did not spend more than two minutes talking about it or express his feelings and instead asked someone who knew.
ONLY LIFE DEFENDS LIFE. medieval military empires are not living things
Maybe it's just me but I feel like I've treading water so long while circle the drain that I literally do not understand the "tears of joy" experiences people claim to have.
Tears are from pain, anguish and frustration. Smiles, laughter, hugs, music, poetry and orgasms are from joy. All of which, our government has progressively found ways to both capitalize from themselves and summarily shit on the end of those experiences that are rightfully ours.
... and where the "F" is my 40 acres and a mule?!
@@edwardiannarelli4678 , Tears of JOY when we discover that LIFE was BORN GOOD and REMAINS GOOD. in spite of being TRAINED for decades to HATE GOD and Creation for coins, flags, religions, invisible borders and other LIES made of mere words, by our EVIL military dictatorships. Children TRY hard to be EVIL but the TRUTH remains, survives and eventually PREVAILS. and we CRY for JOY to see that the LOVE and TRUTH that created us cannot be exterminated by our LIES made of mere words.
SINCE HYDROGEN, Today is 13 billion years of EVOLVING TRUTH.
ALL our LIES, combined, have not been able to destroy a single ATOM of TRUTH. ALL empires have FALLEN and only LIFE goes on in the RUINS of past FAILURES because ONLY LIFE is TRUTH and These religions, nations, armies and invisible borders have been LIES made of mere words. EVERY EVOLVED LIFE DEFENDS LIFE FROM the PREDATORS we left behind.
When a late night comedian gives a more comforting and inspirational speech than the freaking president...
Which is pretty much always.
@T.L. Does Colbert display empathy?
Captain Mark nobody has to make Trump look bad...he does that all on his own whenever he opens his mouth. Trump rot in hell 2020
Trump couldn't give a "comforting and inspirational" speech if his life depended on it. Every time he opens his mouth, he sees an opportunity to attack someone/someplace.
@@sadiestoltzfus9798 Do you display stupidity?
He was crying for his mother as the life was choked out of him. RIP George Floyd - I will never forget!
Who are you?
someone wrote out his wprds duting the 8 min of brutal torture it took to murder him. the most awful heartbreaking words...i hope chauvin and the other 3 accessories to murder (who have t even gd been arrested yet) are put in general population in prison. only then will there be some justice.
@@dominonidom2656 weird not a single video I've seen supports that 🤔
@@dominonidom2656 www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/06/01/george-floyd-independent-autopsy-findings-released-monday/5307185002/
@@dominonidom2656 that's exactly what Dave Chappelle said in a bit, 20 years ago... After the wrong killing of a black man "oops.. Uhh.. Just sprinkle done crack on him.."
“Remember when we were all afraid of our groceries... I miss those days...” 👌😂🙌
😂😂😂
What days were those? 😂
Germany has learned from the past unlike America apparently
az0bis9 and it’s not even their country , stolen from the indigenous and mexicans
That's a bold claim to make when the AfD went from 4,7% to 12,6% in 4 years. I would not say that it's a systematic thing like in America, but I am still concerned for you guys.
But Trump is not America.The American public is. I'd say most of us have learned, but I might just be naively optimistic.
@@Swissmister93 Right-winged parties have risen in many European countries unfortunately, however, the AfD has no executive power and is about to dismantle itself due to internal quarrels
Can you bring Dresden up to date..
”Preexisting condition” is the perfect description of this, and we are tired of it!
Something can be done and needs to be done about this systemic racism!
this is sooo true.
@Major Thought Ahead If more 'thought ahead' they would have voted for Hillary in 2016 and seen if Bernie or Liz or anyone had managed to build a coalition rather than a half-bot mostly-destructive cult by 2020. We only needed to hold the line and follow through on the Obama stuff last time, but we could not afford to lose. Now we lose... Everything we couldn't afford to for three and a half years running. We're set back decades. And still just trying to control the damage. And Bernie still has no way to get any promise done.
And don't get me wrong. I'm very progressive, but neither this nor 2016 were my first rodeo, as they say around here. We couldn't afford to lose the last Presidential against the Republicans in any way. But we did. We're still paying the cost. As is our future. And as is our planet. We can't take more damage to our nation or world and expect somehow a viable civilization will come from the ashes, never mind one we progressives would like. You need to know how systems work, and where they don't.... fix them, don't inflame and further break them. Sometimes it's too much easier to scream 'Revolution' than to really actually educate people, really care for people, really actually embrace those different from you instead of taking the easy route and trying to incite and or use them... But breaking things is easy. For some, it's fun. But fixing them or building them, ....that takes skill and *care* and *work.* And that's not so simple.
Or abstract. Capiche? Some things need to be dismantled, but you need to know how it works and how to replace or improve them before you go blowing them up. Civilization is at stake. There just aren't enough allowed to participate in it lately. And that goes for those raised in bigoted ignorance even if they seem to be feeling their power now. THey don't know how to govern or do things either, despite the image they claim.
The scene of protesters forming a shield to protect the policeman was intensely powerful.
But Police won't return the favor, more killing of black people will continue unless more people are outraged with the actions of the Police.Its always us,the people's job to submit ourselves like slaves in order to be commended,or seen with respect,but the police...all they have to do is pass a short test with very little training, a silent racist code and they're Applauded.
Dear Mister Colbert.,
I was not born here. But as a kid of an US Solider, mixed of race, growing up in Germany, let me ensure you that your comment about Germany is wrong. They do have a horrible past!!! But nowadays noone is marching along tanks on their way to work anymore. They don't raise their right arms to say good morning or to hail anyone. Do we have racists over here? Of course , sadly like any where else. But Germany is not all about that anymore for decades!!! And even if they won't agree with the politicians at least they don't "vote" a criminal racist into the leading job.
I am looking up to you, I love your show and that you are using your voice to wake up America (hopefully).
I just wanted to make clear that Germany is so much more than Nazis now. And remember, I am black (mixed). Berlin, Hamburg, Fulda, Munich, Kassel, Stuttgart everywhere peacefully protesters last weekend, by the 10.000.
If you ever want to come to Berlin or Hamburg, I would be more than happy to show you what's Germany like today!!!
Thanks
Calm down it's a joke lol we know Germany has changed
@@laurendilaurentis6467 No need to calm down...I am fine.....I was just saying....
"Mennonites think America is too racist and they live in 1840."
Thank you for that one, Stephen, I needed it.
@Blake Alcorn Never heard of this mob before, just another bunch of misguided religious people methinks.
BRAND AMBASSADOR OF SOUR GRAPES.
GLORIFYING GEORGE FLOYD A CRIMINAL WHO USED A FAKE 20$ BILL AS MARTYR IS YOUR CUP OF TEA.
I LOVE SALTY LIBERAL TEARS 😪😥.
MAGA 2.0
TRUMP TSUNAMI WAVE 2020.
😂I CAN'T BREATH😂
@@RohitChouhan-dj7se you sound like one of those uneducated white voters who enjoys the Trump show.
This group is not Mennonite. They are another conservative group that unfortunately has a lot of sexual abuse allegations. But it is awesome that they showed up in this setting.
There are protests in Switzerland too. The police announced that they wouldn't step in eventhough its technically against the law because of the current situation. But they decided not to step in because" that wouldn't be appropriate"
Wow, we need guys like that here.
Yes, I worked and studied in Switzerland and spent a lot of time in Geneva when I lived with my parents who are still in France. I figured they are protesting too.
Yes, civilization must be nice.
We have neanderthals with guns and billy clubs.
The UK still is on lockdown, but still they let thousands protest in solidarity with the US
The show of solidarity does mean something. Especially when their own 'leader' is against them. Pass along our appreciation for all who are standing up for basic human rights..
We missed you Stephen! Even though it was only 10 days, if felt like 2 months.
1:04 Seriously?! Germany have changed a lot since the 40’s you know!
A whole grown man calling for his dead mother in his last day on earth on live television in America is not a joke. Americans must walk the talk. The world is watching.
You forgot the Native Americans in Oklahoma city joined the protests. They had drums and chanted in their language
Oklahoma has a very dark history when it comes to Racism. If that state knew it’s history every man woman and child should be marching against racial oppression!
Now that IS gutsy, given how hard Native American communities are being hit by this virus & the risks that protesting presents with that!
Definitely worthy of attention!
Donald Trump for got about the Navaho 1st nations with the highest case of coronavirus percentage in all of America , it took a law suit for the Navaho to get their annual funding from the federal government which is part of their treaty, I would hope 1st nations in the USA and Canada wou,d rise and ride into Washington DC and join the protest
Lorrie K - Love and deep respect to the Native American people right now. New Zealand 🇳🇿. 💖🌿🌼🌹
That was my bro and his buddies who formed the barrier around the cop here in Louisville. Ill have to tell him his heroic actions made it all the way to The Late Show
Chad Robinson you can tell him his actions have been seen around the world (I'm in New Zealand) and that he and his buddies displayed courage and compassion. Well done.
Thank god for your brother! Sending warm wishes from Iowa. Stay strong.
Chad Robinson God bless your brother & his buddies!! I cried when I saw that, it proves what I believe, there is more good out there than bad!!!❤️💕❤️
Yeah me too, I had to take a deep breath not to let the tear roll down. Great work bro.
It's good people like Chad, Anthony, Melissa, Lillie, and Name, that will change the Nation for the better.
Starting with Chad's Bro and his buddies!
PEACE!
Oh, Stephen. Germany has come a long way! They are practically an icon of decent behavior compared to the 1940s.
A few things there:
A: That's a low bar if I ever saw one
B: We are fighting against hard right movements in our politics to this day. It never really stopped. Just in the last 3 years a new hard right party emerged running on Nazi rhetoric (sometimes verbatim) and was elected to many of our states' parliaments, and even our federal government
C: Even some "normal" conservatives are at least flirting with the idea of working with that right wing in the future.
Luckily our parliamentary elections are direct, so the pushback from the public is felt stronger by the parties on the receiving end and our liberal-left Green Party is gaining traction to counteract that motion, but it's still a struggle.
I’m not seeing what is happening in Birmingham being covered nationally. I know it’s a busy news-cycle these days but it is a story worth covering. In Birmingham, Alabama large groups of all races marched and and met in Linn Park. It was peaceful. Then they decided to take down the confederate monuments in the park. One went down but the other was just too large and strong. A little history: Birmingham didn’t exist until long after the civil war was over. The city has tried to remove the monument as the vast majority of residents want. But the state passed a law making it illegal. So the city put a wall around it. The state sued and the city won in court. The state appealed to the Alabama Supreme Court and won. It was sure to be escalated to the US Supreme Court. But last night the mayor came out and promised that if they would stop trying to take it down, he would have it down in 24 hours. Some agreed - some were angry. But as crowds moved through the streets away from the park a lot of damage was done by a very few. The mayor made a strong and angry announcement that included a curfew until further notice. So tonight was to be possibly very eventful. But so far all that’s really happened is that a crane was at the park and the monument is dismantled. And a go-fund-me was set up to pay the fine that will be levied on the city by the state. And in no time they far exceeded the amount needed. Scores of volunteers showed up down town today and started working to repair the damage done to businesses last night. And now the city that is in love with itself and each other has a reason to be proud.
Amazing, I love it!
That's impressive!
I just went through Northampton MA today and witnessed huge crowds of demonstrators for for George Floyd and BLM. They were peaceful and proud and consisted of about 80% white people. Made me proud to be an American for the first time in 3 and a half years.
There have been murders of Black Men & Women that haven't made a blip on the news. Because they weren't caught on camera. Even the ones that were, were only covered by Independent media. So a peaceful protest is not "news" to msm.
Why should Birmingham, U.K./Britain be covered¿¿¿ Cover what's happening in that 💩hole Mobile, Alabama🙊🙉🙈
In Germany, it takes about 2 - 3 years to be a police officer. In the US, it takes about 19 weeks. Just saying...
and they are paid more than most Americans. 100k//yr they average
@@Not_Always no
I have had to deal with cops here in Germany a couple times and each time, they were very professional. Now, I'm a white guy and a native of the Twin Cities. I'm sure if that was my fake $20, I would have been told by the cop, "you can't use this... now on your way." Do they even know if that was his $20? Even if it was, that would be a non-violent crime not justifying a knee to the throat.
This.
@@quietcorner293 Also, if you got handed back a fake $20 in change or cash back somewhere would you even realize it before you tried spending it somewhere else? I sure as hell wouldn't.
His teargassing peaceful protesters in order to get a photo of himself holding up a Bible has to be one of the craziest things he has done..top 10 at least
@Terncote I learned a long time ago that he will always find a way to go lower.
and courting😓
Oh - just wait for next week and you get a completely new top 10... Like every week before.
I dont know man. The "top 10 crazy dump things Trump ever did" usually changes after every 24 hours.
And he's done and said a lot of crazy stupid things.
Can we take a moment to appreciate that the man, whose base calls liberals "snowflakes," took refuge in a literal safe space?
Freaking out over someone misgendering you is hardly the same thing as being afraid of an angry mob.
So he should have jumped in to a circle of people burning down buildings and looting businesses ?
Reminds me of someone in a bunker in Berlin a while back
Ok snowflake
@@goreil2489 Yeah, but that guy had a gun with him and did the right thing to himself. I doubt Trump will find the same use for a gun.
One more thing ...
I have to admit, I nearly cried when I saw the picture of protesters PROTECTING the cop 👮♀️
THAT sir.. is the United States 🇺🇸 I’m voting for 💪
Brilliantly said Mr. Colbert. We’re all holding our breath and rooting for you up here in Canada. Stay strong, stay safe, be courageous and compassionate and you will get through this.
"Remember when we were all afraid of our groceries?... I miss those days" ouch too real.
Yeah, we really couldn't think of much being worse that that.....
I live in the Netherlands so Germany is our neighbor. I always enjoy Stephen”s monologues but the remark about Germany is not a very smart one in my opinion. All of our countries have our histories and fair share of (institutional) racism. I sometimes wish the US would stop thinking and acting as if you guys are the center of the earth. You do have a serious problem within your police force and justice system. But you also have beauty like the Black Lives Matter movement and police chefs who want change. Humor and satire are very important and the ability to laugh at our own expense but to imply that Germany is a racist country, is like implying that your potus is an intelligent and compassionate man..
Thank you so much for your comment. Greatly appreciated. I'm German, and I've left several comments below this video ...
My wife and I love Stephen and his show, we miss him when he's off air , as he was last week. But we can't laugh at what Stephen is saying today as it's all horrifyingly true and saddening.
Love and best wishes from England
I could’ve done without the attempts at the usual levity. People are being murdered, these jokes don’t feel funny with all that is happening.
Hi. As a German a strongman hiding in a bunker kind of reminds me of something.
Same guy, different year.
If only it ended the same way...
Trump is not strong, nor is he much of a man.
@Sandy Allen So said Donald J. Trump, but his father was born in Bronx, New York.
I wish this had the same outcome.
I didn’t realize how much I needed this. Words of encouragement, hearing our voices, acknowledging that we are human and this is America.
Here in dallas Texas, outskirts of “the hood”-south dallas, we have state troopers filling up high school parking lots. Easily 80+ cop cars. I was just picking up my kids from their grandmas house. This is insane.
I know you won’t read this, but thank you for what you’re doing
- just a Mexican from Texas named Roy.
I've read it. You and your family - stay save.
Stay safe.
I read it. I'm in peaceful Scotland. Be assured, the whole world is watching and hoping that change will come.
Stay safe, I hope you heard about the Latino kid from Austin, 15 years old that got shot in the face with possibly a rubber bullet from the guns of cops while he was literally standing on a hill by himself. I believe he will need brain surgery. Do what you can to make sure Texas votes blue.
Hey there from Houston Texas stay safe God bless 🙏🏽
Stephen, I´m a guy from Germany and I just wanted to point out something VERY important:
Are you aware that demonstrations in Berlin were not meant to accuse the USA of being more racist than Germany, but rather showing our support for the demonstrations and demonstrators in the US?
Yes, we believed this to be the case.
One of Colbert's best monologues that I've seen
And without the power of an audience
My music playlist is public, please enjoy! 😍
And I thought 2019 was bad and that the new decade would bring some optimism
2020 XD ➊ Noah the time traveller said A lot of people was dying. Wait till the army start shooting people. Noah is the real hero for us. Broke rank to save us!
@@CB-db1qx Truly the Age of Aquarius. I guess the harmony and understanding comes later, after all this mess. I hope.
Milkyway2099 just think about the questions and answers to pass the test!
Milkyway2099 I also found Satan Trumps mother. Check out lovehaswon cult on TH-cam. A bunch of crazy
Stephen: "Thank you, you're nice."
His wife: "I am."
I love those moments.
Yes.
Hello Evie!
+krudmonger ~ What I appreciate more than anything is his consistent willingness to go beyond the expected. "Thank you" would have been perfectly polite and sufficient, adding the "you're nice," made it mean so much more. Also when Benny got loose a while back, his main thing was "I appreciate you" (to I think his daughter) acknowledging her help, rather than berating for messing up. Coming from an abusive home, seeing genuine proactive niceness is awesome.
@@spammyhell6566 Leading by example.
The way she said "I am", Jesus
I would so love for my wife and me to be their friends
She needs to be charged for a fabricated police call.
Is she a creepy mene now? Does anyone know who she is and did she apologize?
@@KatJ3st Her name is Amy Cooper. She lost her job and her dog though the dog was returned a week after. Cuomo is pushing for an Amy Cooper bill that will punish false 911 allegations.
In all of this, we can definitely agree that Amy Cooper’s dog is not at any fault or guilt.. After all, he is just a dog, not a human with supreme intellect and wisdom..!
@@prettyevil6662000 thats the best justice she got losing her job to bad the dog had to go back to her.
"“No man can put a chain about the ankle of his fellow man without at last finding the other end fastened about his own neck.” - Frederick Douglass
never heard this one. he was really a great leader and thinker . . .
EVERY EVOLVED life on his planet DEFENDS LIFE from the RETARDED PREDATORS we left behind who are still LIMITED to using fangs and claws to feed their GREEDS because their brains don't know any better.
I wonder are there any Anthropologists or Biologists who study in the field of Human DNA that watched this segment - and found something peculiar with that image displayed of Adam and Eve?
Yeah, that was good for 150 years ago, no excuse for the sub human scum beating people and looting
So well said I’m gonna start reading his book! Dave Chappell once said it’s his fav.
Even here in Australia we believe it was murder. And they haven’t arrested the other police!
They should publicly prosecute the guilty police officers!
I dont think he is going to get charged
@@KDH-br6hy why?
@@KDH-br6hy He already was charged for murder. Where have you been? But by the time it goes to court, it will be pleaded as manslaughter.
I believe that Australia is not above disbelief. I spent a year in Australia on a work visa and the truth is your country has problems too. So many illegal acts by the police against aboriginals but the one I remember most was some aboriginal people being detained in a patty wagon and that vehicle being left in the scorching heat until death (08) . I saw a white 10 yr old call an Aboriginal the N word, more than once. I saw people drive their cars past aboriginals and yell ' I'm not bloody sorry'.
I loved living there, a beautiful country, I would go back. My country , not America, is not perfect either but believe me , your country has a deep problem with racism too.
These are slowly becoming "the talk" a responsible dad gives to his children on a weekend. I move that Mr. Colbert take on this persona wholeheartedly and allow himself an actual drink while being our modern-day Atticus Finch.
Wasn't atticus finch a racist?
Amy Cooper is the only one threatening her dog. Legit choking him.
Agreed!!!
I can’t even watch the full video. The poor dog is choking and gasping for air. 😡
What is more pathetic
is the stupid woman
has her dog back.
Even animals are vulnerable .
You know you are terrible when people emerge from the 1840’s and join the protests...
They are known for sticking to themselves and are not known for taking a public stance on national matters. The fact that they have says a lot!
🤣
They're not ordinary people from the 1840s, you know.
They separated themselves from the general society because of its depraved, immoral habits. They didn't approve of how our ancestors (that's yours and mine, no theirs) were exploiting slave labor, murdering Native Americans, committing domestic violence and numbing their consciences with gigantic quantities of whiskey.
Every thirty years or so, they stick their heads out:
1870: "Okay, they've abolished slavery, but they're still drinking whiskey like it was water, beating their wives like drums and murdering Indians."
1900: "Still drinking whiskey, maybe not as much. Taking a lot of opium. Still beating their wives. Only quit killing Indians because they ran out of them. And for the love of God, don't eat this stuff they call 'canned meat' . . . ."
1930: "They definitely beat their wives less, but now they make them work in offices. They made whiskey illegal, but they're drinking more of it than ever, and they have something worse than whiskey and opium put together. It's...hard to explain...they have this thing called a hypodermic...it sort of...well, it gives a vein in your arm an enema."
1960: "Those flying machines that make those long skinny clouds we've been seeing overhead? They use them to fly to the other side of the world so they can find more Indians to kill."
1990: "One of the worst governments that ever existed has collapsed. That's promising. Let's put a pin in the map and check back in thirty years, see how Russia is getting along."
2020: "Oh, for cryin' out sake, enough is enough! We've got to get out there and have a word with these dimcandles!"
I don't think they are even supposed to have radio. Any yet: still more informed than trumpsters.
Well said
The Mennonites literally brought me to tears. There is still love for humanity in this world. We should continue fighting and end the racism.
Julie M Me too!
I’m confused, some of my closest friends are Mennonites and I’ve attended their church a few times. They all wear modern clothing and live in modern homes. Aren’t the people in that footage Amish, or is there another sect of Mennonites I’m unaware of?
@@AlexanderHarris there are multiple sects of Mennonites, who range from Amish in dress and manner to quite contemporary in appearance and behavior. One thing in common is pacifism.
As a lapsed pacifist, I can relate to that. ;)
They aren't Mennonites, they're Church of God. (The OP corrected the post later on.)
Sure, there's a Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, but that's not these guys... these guys are just Church of God. (The ones in the widely distributed photo are from Greenville, Ohio, and they made their way to Minneapolis to offer support to the community there.)
"If you're wondering why people are so upset, it's because things are so upsetting." Perfect.
❤️
People used themselves to protect that single policeman, oh my God, I can’t stop crying now. Thursday morning in Beijing.
Yes. That whole segment squeezed my heart
If it was true it would be hart wrenching, but it’s probably just a good picture
What's happening in Hong Kong is also bad
I am a HUGE Colbert fan and the wit behind all your politically charged jokes. I am an American living over 20 years in a big city in Germany. As part of the minority community of America, I was deeply hurt, offended and enraged over what happened to George Floyd.I have experienced more racism in my homeland than I have ever experienced here! Racism definitely exists here but most Germans, due to their history and their overwhelming reminder in school of it, live in a constant state of humility almost to a fault und are sometimes even too tolerant. I did NOT appreciate how you portrayed Germany at the beginning of this segment. It makes it look like an otherwise racist nation now protesting against racism. Many Americans are globally ignorant and truly don't know nor understand what is happening beyond its borders. Because I appreciate your intellect and your ability to depict the frailties in American society through humor, I felt the need to make you aware that feeding into yet another common American misconception of the world is beneath you. I hope you understand. - still a very big fan! :)
Here was my take: He used a historical reference of a bad time, then juxtaposed it with images of Germans protesting against racism. He was showing the potential for progress. (If he was trying to insult germany he would not have shown flattering images). I think it was "too smart" but hit a nerve. He is a deeper level thinker than that.
true i get what you mean although it was probably just a joke he had to fit in im sure he don’t mean that. germans are now very sensitive on the subject of racism because of their past. they’re probably the least racist country nowadays
Thanks from a German and happy to have you here :) ... I enjoy US comedy and this was a re-occuring joke. But honestly, I think it is funny, since I know it is meant playful and not dead serious. One of the true signs of friendship is that you can make these kind of jokes together. And hey, we make fun of the US for your president ;)
latinwanda. The truth is Germany has become once again what it was before the war, one of the most cultured, civilised countries in the world.
Now more than ever Germany is the voice of reason in International politics. I agree, Colbert’s comment stood out to me too.
You meant ''beneath you''? Otherwise, good point, spoken from experience. As a Jew, I felt strange in Germany, but found openness and even warmth in virtually every contact.
“Cop is so dirty that even his badge is crooked.” Damn that joke would have had the cameraman laughing. I miss that guy’s laugh. He made the jokes funnier.
Oh wow I didn't even understand the pun when I heard it !
TheGodOfPegana lol it was really clever.
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I'm not american but following these events I can only hope that the american people look at the large picture ad seek change and reform that could pu them in a position to once again call themeselves proud americans
Unfortunately, our elections need to be reformed first. We are trying though
Yes, we *are* trying. Sometimes we're *very* trying!!
ron comey right on, we're supposed to be about Liberty, Justice and Equality for All. But the GOP white supremacist, racist MAGA maggots believe they should rule over us. The Civil War is still going on.
Cf Confederates In The Attic by Tony Horowitz
Pride comes before the fall. What we need is humility.
Don't get me wrong, I love this great land of ours.
But, many of the people, just don't get it.
@@everentropy Biden is the same tbh. With Trump you get what you get a racist crazy man. Biden is a creep and voted for the Iraq war back in early 2000s. He is the lesser of two evils I guess.
That comment about Germany was very out of place. Are you indicating 21st Germany is in any way comparable to Nazi Germany or what?
"He is threatening me and my dog" - Continues to choke her own dog..
That dog probably just wanted to give that man a hug.
The shelter she adopted the dog from took the dog away from her.
And the increasing fake panic in her voice, which is probably part of why the dog is so unsettled. I'm sure the dog would have felt much better with the man (also I read that she had surrendered the dog while the dispute is sorted, apparently).
I hurt me as a black man watching that.... Why should she do that??
I'm a dog trainer and yes, her voice aggravated an obviously kind dog. He didnt know what was happening and was scared. This is the behavior that will make a kind dog bite. I hope she is barred from ever adopting an animal again. I'm just glad she is identified... her life will be in ruins now.
@@aldeamfacey7573 to get her american freedom?
I'm a Minnesnowtan. I live here blocks from where riots broke out. I heard the screams of "I can't breathe !" A lot of stuff has happened in the days since George died. Looting took place in places all over Minneapolis and St. Paul, many of it done by people from out of state, a precinct was set abalze, as well as a few other buildings. Yesterday, while protesting on Highway I-35W a trucker in his 18 wheeler drove into the crowd. No one knows how he got into it because there were barricades for miles. I could go on. But what has also happened is that hundreds of people showed up the next day, including myself, to clean and clear away the debris. Grocery stores were forced to close so people got together and made the parking lot of Sanford Middle School a place to donate bags of groceries. That also happened downtown Minneapolis. Although yes I agree a lot of people have gone too far, and I also believe there are agencies at work that are NOT local people, I am proud of the stand (or kneeling, sitting, or lying on our stomachs with our hands behind our back) we took to say we're literally not going to take it anymore. Peaceful protests are still occuring, the cities are on curfew. Thank you, Stephen, for showcasing the commander in tweets real face during this crisis. The brother of George said he spoke with Trump on the phone. Well, he tried to. He said Trump wouldn't let him speak, and was generally disinterested in anything he had to say......Change is coming. What kind, though, is yet unknown.
Planned cultural rev. Stay safe.
The 'done by people from out of state' assertion is disproven by the arrest records that detail over 80% of those detained are native Minnesotans
*I'm just waiting for a HOMEMADE NUKE TO HIT THE WHITE HOUSE SO AMERICA CAN BE HAPPY AGAIN!!!*
@@krejados1 oh sure, because everyone who was there was arrested. Good logic.
Some years ago for Red Nose Day, Stephen Colbert played a game of Dungeons and Dragons with Matthew Mercer as Dungeon Master. He played a Bard, a class known for being witty, entertaining, and above all, charismatic, and one that gives inspiration to others in order for them to achieve greatness. Stephen's speech here is a testament to how fitting that class suits him, because he's not just the funny guy taking shots at people, he's inspiring. Thank you Stephen.
I often felt that Colbert's character would be perfect as a U.S. President. But that would mean being elected honestly. Something no longer possible there.
Germany is not surprising Stephen because out of all the develop countries besides Canada they have the most African and Black Refugees! They have laws put in place to protect them which I can't understand why we don't in the U.S.!
I didn't understand that reference either, seemed a little stereotypical and outdated.We want to be better than that.
I am a youtube-r from China. Bless the kind American people to recover soon.
Subbed to your channel bro.
Take care Bill, much appreciated support, big hug from America brother. ^^
Be well Mr Bill.👍
Thank you Bill, you stay safe and well also.
Godspeed brother
He had 8 minutes to think about whether he should kill him or not. Premeditated murder is 1st degree murder.
I work in kind of the same area as this cop and I do understand the going-through-the-motions-feeling. But............ there has to be a system, either morally or legally added which stops you.
Yeah, if you are not a cop, it only takes the time to reach into your pocket, to be considered premeditated. Cops have months, I think......
wish I could have been there to stop it.
No. He had five minutes to decide whether to kill him. He kept kneeling on his neck for three and a half minutes after Mr Floyd was dead. The wrong way of taking a knee.
I never thought of it that way but you're exactly right!!
It's like I'm watching the final season of "America"
the series ended a while ago.....this is some poorly written fan fiction
That filler episode with the killer hornets was hella weird tho.....
I wanna see the bloopers
I was hoping the whole time that they were finally going to get some decent makeup guys.
This is the horrible 2nd reboot
Hey, Late Show writers, when you have people in Berlin peacefully protest in support of your citizens of colours, maybe don’t make a cheap “Germany is racist” gag. At this point, you really don’t have a leg to stand on.
We can't expect Trump to be a leader now when he was never one to begin with. To quote a Trump tweet: "it's almost like the United States has no president."
We'd be better off without one.
The last 3 min. of this clip is beautiful and exactly what people need to hear. Well done Mr Colbert that was beautiful
Luv him he cuts wit a sharp ass knife
Speak the truth MR COLBERT !!
Every German I have ever met, has always expressed shame over their past racial injustices.
Americans? Never.
Thank you! I'm German, and I truly appreciate your comment!
@@nula14 My pleasure! I also thank you, as a German. It's so important for both parties that the horror of such past events are AT LEAST recognised. That way, the victims have their feelings also validated. And generation after generation, I have always seen Germans express regret, even from actions that weren't even theirs anymore, for example with the younger generations. With Americans, all I have seen was a giant cover-up. I can only wonder what is being thought in American History class.
If you (readers of this comment) are white and you still don't see how people of colour feel in America, I also highly recommend watching the Netflix-documentary "13th". There are numerous other examples of documentaries on systemic racism (and that's what makes it so disturbing), but that one really stuck by me.
Stephen Colbert is being able to give a mood of more and more reliable authority with his words as he ages. I appreciate him for talking about these serious issues with impressively appropriate humor. Listening to it is one of the few ways I can still consume the news without going crazy.
God you people are wack. You get a good example from a half ass Catholic.
@@sadiestoltzfus9798 And with that stated, You have just been reported to TH-cam* for Harrasement.
@@bakersupreme2010 How was that harassment? I am a half ass Catholic also. Maybe I can set the same example.
@@bakersupreme2010 You should report people who make degrading remarks against the president. And report Stephen Colbert for instigating division.
@Sadie Stoltzfus you support trump, or at the least defending him, your opinion is invalid, there literally is nothing he is doing that’s right that was pointed out here, yet you feel the need to defend him, that’s is why you are wrong.
The White House lights out sums up the Trump presidency exact to scale.
Yes, and Trump's lights in the brain are out. But wait, oh, he has no brain
The lights are out & he's cowering @ home...
Didn't even leave them on as a pretence...
ethan_hawk_d
Mexico called.
They are happy to pay for the wall now.
So this was Trumps plan all along!
😂
So the cop killing that man was an order from Trump then?
To keep the zombies out of Mexico
Good one!!! And who's going over that wall come Nov. if? god forbid and may heaven help us all!
You can see Stephen's anger, and how much he is trying to hold back.
I don't think I've ever seen him angry. This is legit scary.
If he's so angry, why doesn't he March too? Food for thought.
@gary grine Trumptards are here. woop woop
Colbert knows exactly what he is doing and his speech was so predictable that a 12 year old could have written it. A bigger man might have used this opportunity to start healing the rift in the country. Make no mistake, when Trump leaves his supporters will only grow angrier that their values and beliefs are not represented by the national media. Instead they are ridiculed.
Soooo many triggered Trump-supporting snowflakes that can't BEAR to hear actual truth and legit criticism of how their Dear Leader functions. It is to weep.
--Dave, also, they don't really get literary references for some reason
That's why he hasn't addressed the public: his entourage finally understood they can't let him speak now, if it's to say things like this, like "you have to dominate": that sure doesn't ring any bell for Black Americans... Just the choice of the word, reveals so much..
How can this be the president?
How hasn't he resigned by now?
Because the Oopa-Loompa has not an ounce of shame.
trump? ... resigning ? show me one example in history, where a racist dictator resigned ... rofl
i quote the president of the us "i have total power" ... lol, someone who thinks of his job to give him total power .... its so concerning ... and no trump supporter in america seem to care ... its seems like if you are mentioning some critic you are fired and substituted with a yes saying dauchebag...
Only because the USA is chock-a-block full of the most appallingly ignorant and selfish people! (Apologies to the liberals amongst you. (Apparently you are actually communists!))
@@larsbaer3508 There are some examples. Now - to be fair... resigning in this cases was called 'escaping with a chopper full of cash in the dead of the night'
Resigning would require he be capable of recognizing right from wrong.
When late night hosts give more insightful and comforting speeches than the present of the United States
Yeah for real. Colbert for president
I doubt that m.th-cam.com/video/bWQTv4v3aDI/w-d-xo.html
It's truly sad when our late night comedians have to give us statements of hope, reconciliation, and comfort whilst the Commander-In-Chief stands by and will not.
can not.
Yes it truly is. But I’ll take it.
@@robin2012ism True. That's probably a more fair way to word it.
@@lauriemtz8616 Well said.
I know it's a joke but Germany being called racist is a huge miss fire.
@A guy you can trust A joke is most the time taking a hit of a behavior you have recognized, you exaggerate it. Hmm, again, where is the joke? Are you serious or are you a troll?
@A guy you can trust Depends, what is more dangerous than a pitbull with AIDS? The guy who did this. I think this joke is funny.
Thanks for showing the people protecting the police officer and Target. Actually, I hadn't seen those images before. Very strong images 🙌
This is your best show and views I appreciate your smart mind. As a Native American time is due for a Native American president
Agree if that person has real progressive and effective ideas and good leadership skills. No more voting for a name we recognize, no more TV people, real community activist and history of behavior is what we should look at. It would be awesome if you have a native woman that can do that and wanted the job🤔😁
What candidates are there with Native American heritage? I'm genuinely curious to know. Thanks in advance for any replies.
That would be great!
Yes! If only I could vote across the pond I would!!!
@@TheCimbrianBull Elizabeth Pocahontas Warren
If I want to hear a smart person talk - I always go in search of Stephen Colbert! No one can string a sentence & a cohesive thought together like Mr. Colbert.
GAG...
BRAVO
True, that's why I love Steven and Trevor
Jon Stewart
As he would/is the first to admit: he has writers. But good ones.
Can you stop comparing us germans with the nazis and saying we are racists?
We dont compare you to slave owners and war criminals either
Thank you. I'm German, and I've left several comments here. I've loved Colbert's how, but I think I may be done watching it. Oh, well, more time to do other stuff - with people who don't call me racist.
@@nula14 It just shows how disrespectful americans are to anything non-american.
Its not only Colbert's Show but O'Biran too.
I remember a chant from the 60s. The whole world is watching! The whole world is watching! Even more true now.
Eric Garner had just broken up a fight.
Ezell Ford was walking in his neighborhood.
Michelle Cusseaux was changing the lock on her home's door.
Tamir Rice was playing in a park.
Walter Scott was going to an auto-parts store.
Bettie Jones answered the door to let Chicago police officers in to help her upstairs neighbor.
Philando Castile was driving home from dinner with his girlfriend.
Botham Jean was eating ice cream in his living room in Dallas.
Atatiana Jefferson was babysitting her nephew at home in Fort Worth
Eric Reason was pulling into a parking spot at a local chicken and fish shop.
Dominique Clayton was sleeping in her bed.
Breonna Taylor was asleep in her bed.
And George Floyd was at the grocery store.
#SayTheirNames
#BlackLivesMatter
@ that solution, however attractive will only lead to more extreme, violent police culture. They ALL need to be arrested and charged, then prosecuted and convicted. That will take courage in the police department and the judicial system. But that's how it must be.
It's time for a change.
Thank you for listing these names! Some of them I’d never heard of, they deserve to be remembered!! ❤️💕❤️
@Wendy's Garden thank you for bringing those names to life in memoriam, reminding us of their humanity.
@ People that want back lynching are part of the problem and in no way better than the pigs you mention.
A Solution: anytime a police action results in a death, there WILL be a Murder Trial
Most will be found not guilty, but when your job is to protect and serve, no one should be dying.
“America eventually does the right thing, after it has exhausted all other options” - Winston Churchill.
A burn in the shade. Nice one.
I hope it isn't too late.
That's coming from Churchill
@@Steviewonderisntblind dont want to stero type old timer but you're mustache & hat pretty much say it all. leave the internet to people that know how to use it.
And at what cost?
From the capital of Egypt: Take my full support people. I swear if we were allowed to protest, we would take down to streets to join you, but unfortunately the police and army forces have an iron grip and the only thing they use to disperse protests here is live ammunition and forced disappearance. We've long lists of missing activists taken from streets or their houses to unknown destinations forever.
My heart is with you, protest, express your anger, and stay stafe. Power, folks.
Cairo, June 2nd, 2020 7:10 pm. ✋
Yeah dude the protest ended days ago now it's about looting and destruction the protest has been lost in all that
@@butthole1873 Have you been down there? Tens of thousands in every city are still peacefully protesting. There is a very small fraction of people destroying things, and hopefully they will be stopped.
Watched Egypt. Our hearts are with you too.
@@SomeDSquares been down there? I'm living there. I completely support the peaceful protesters and what they stand for. What peaceful protesters and our cities don't need right now are idiots going around setting fires, robbing stores, destroying businesses that some people haved worked their whole life to build. All this destruction is just making it harder for the peaceful protesters to get their message across, destroying the city's we live in.
@@butthole1873 Excuse me?!
Take my advice from a person who took part in Jan 25th revolution: Do not be an asshole, don't betray protestors by spreading propaganda, you either be with them or fucking keep silent!
I've seen images of protestors protecting shops or making human lines to protect other protestors from police attacks.
You are so real and you have never compromised yourself to speak what is right!!! Thank you
To paraphrase Wanda Sykes: "A vote for Trump does not mean you ain't Black
...it just means you ain't smart."
Timothy McCaskey
Trump is a coward and a dangerous racist thug hiding from Americans! He’s afraid of us! 🤣
@@joyceroberts6979, I have said this from the beginning that I never thought I would live to see Hitler as America's president. He is the true definition of a war crime. Stay safe and well Joyce.
So to vote for someone who has dementia and doesn't even know what he's running for is smart? I've not seen anything dumber today
@@DebyNieto-kq2ci What was the war crime again?
Hmmm, maybe you'd think it was smarter to vote for someone who incites violence/riots and then tells someone else to clean it up.
Or to accuse your predecessor of incompetence and not preparing when you've binned their preparations, been in the job long enough that you're almost at the end of your contract, claim you have a better plan and we've still seen nothing but bluster.
Or to claim you can do whatever you want and blame someone else when it goes wrong.
Or to attempt to bribe a foreign government just for the announcement of an investigation so you can personally attack another person.
Or serve at the whim of your adversary while disillusioning the people who were your allies.
I'm not republican, I'm not even American but I'd sooner see Richard Nixon or George W Bush return to the white house than agent orange. At least they gave the appearance they worked for the people, unlike the current occupant who's only out for himself.
"People shouldn't be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of the people.". V
Which is a play on a real phrase: When the people fear the government there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty.
100%%
Right now, I’m afraid of the people.
*People should be afraid of the People! And vice versa!*
He is afraid, that's why he's using the police/military as his own personal goons to fire upon unarmed citizens standing in the open.
I cannot post this enough: "A riot is the language of the unheard." Martin Luther King.
And looting is the language of criminals capitalizing on a tragedy.
Both of you are infact right.
A riot is fascist. You are not living in a dictatorship, baby boy.
@@brerrabbi3413 9 Opis I have to speak. MMMM/KK2) 1 i@owner was
@@brerrabbi3413 No, you cannot compare looting to people upset because police murdered a man in cold blood. Two completely different types and grades of crimes. Why do people look to the ones who might abuse a situation---maybe because they can't bring themselves to really understand what's going on, they need a distraction, or can't admit or accept egregious crimes. It is not uncommon too that the Alternative Right infiltrates police, National Guard, military, and they want their own political party gotten through civil war. The four cops were all dirty, common. If you did that, you'd be in jail. Why aren't they?
Dude is stuck in 1933 with this sentence.Germany has improve al lot the last 75 years. Racism is lower over here then in the Usa.We learned from the mistakes of our ancestors and we know that there can be a Reform and a rebuilding.So you Americans can Reform your Country too
Vvvvv true
i thought that was his point really. Germany had a bad time to be sure, but Germans got past it, Germans learned, Germans improved, Germans became substantively and demonstrably more decent.
Swathes of America has failed to do so, and over a much much longer period.
It's actually a point of admiration the world has for Germany. They were at the epicenter of a catastrophic piece of human history, but not only did Germany manage to gradually move past it, it managed to heal itself AND used it as a means to grow. We always pay attention to the awful shit the regime did back then, but we often overlook just how many of their own countrymen were tormented, trodden upon and executed.
It's for that reason that I look at the patterns shown in current events, and the words of the Tronald Dump, and just get a cold shiver. If not for the sheer number of people who can still see the bullshit for what it is, I dread to think what kind of changes he would enforce, or what kind of foreign action he might be tempted to try.
"so dirty even his badge is crooked" I needed that laugh.
So.. is America sick of winning yet? I'm pretty sick of it, gotta tell ya.
If this is America winning I would hate to see what happens when the losing starts. 🤔
Time for a victory lap 😧
3:14 "She should win the white lady Oscar. Also known as the Oscar." nailed it
As a German I completely agree Germany is not free of racism. But making it the subject of a stupid Nazi Germany joke in context is pretty low-brow, even for the Colbert joke authors.
Please consider for the future how much you want to root around in the past for joke subjects. It might bite you on the rear harder than you like. Please consider that Germany's current constitution contains human dignity as its first, inviolable article. While the US constituion contains some basic human rights that have to be defined by being a US citizen. As such these rights do not apply to ALL humans, just to US citizens. Isn't that something to think about?
Thank you. I’m glad to see I wasn’t the only one who was taken aback by that unnecessary comment.
That joke is hilariously ignorant. If I (born in Munich, a former temporary New York resident, Berliner since 1990) didn't now better, I'd say: See? The ignorant American again. We know the type!
But I do know better. There are plenty of curious, substantially interested, cultivated Americans. Still, I am sincerely p****d at those never-ending Germany-equals-Nazis and/or look-how-harsh-and-always-screaming-that-German-language-is jokes. As RustyDust101 said, that's gonna bite sooner or later your a**, folks. That's when a critical mass of those who understand the stupidity degree of those remarks is reached; remarks by people that have just watched way too many Hollywood Nazi movies and read way to little history books. I look forward to the moment when the audience has changed and goes WTF? on a large scale degree.
I also hope I'll one day witness debates on topics like the comparison of constitutions (and the way they are lived by respective societys), as RustyDust101 proposed. Maybe one day there is even a considerable amount of Americans that knows that Germany had its first democratic revolution in 1848 (failed, alas) - at a time when the US genocide against Native Americans was in full swing, while the US's economic growth was still based of the exploitation of slaves, in full swing that one too. The second German democratic revolution then, 1919, duration: five days altogether; successful. And the third one, 1989, in East Germany. VERY successful that one. Those events are very much part of our history and our culture. They might explain much of the obvious stability of the post-1945 German democracy, couldn't they?
Maybe one day enough people will come to know and understand why contemporary Germany, compared to other larger European nations - like France, Italy, the UK, Poland - constantly has the lowest nationalist/populist election results within the last decades. And also, why historic Germany had 12 years of fascism while Italy (21 years) and Spain (39 years) started much earlier, and had it much longer.
Until then, I laugh at you, the ignorants. Excuse me, I can't help it.
Precisely. Germany is one of the most tolerant and intellectually advanced societies and cultures in Europe, let alone the world. The joke is getting tiresome, especially now as it is detracting from the insurmountably disgusting exhibition of racial violence they have in the USA.
@@luwer8880 I am not German, but i found this joke offensive, i can only imagine, how it feels to listen to these stupid jokes for German people! He is talking about equality but somehow manages to insult the whole nation instead!
"He's Threatening my dog" while she's choking it..that really annoyed me.
You are not alone in feeling that way while watching that Video! Fortunately, reports have mentioned that the Racist Woman actually dropped off the Dog at an Animal Shelter.
@@bakersupreme2010
Holy SHIT, what a bitch - and I don't mean the dog. Poor thing deserves better. I'm gonna go hug the family greyhound now...
If you watch the video again you will see that she intentionally hangs the dog so it squeals while lifting it near to the phone receiver. She fully intended to use that call as evidence she was being physically assaulted and her dog was being injured while as he assaulted her. She was creating evidence to put him in jail for many years.
Fake 911 calls showing distress is something crazy women do to men all the time.
laura Bee is so right in what she writes....... I felt so sorry for the dog. She must be charged with animal cruelty.
@@AnyoneCanSee making false statements to police is a felony, even if one is merely lying to 911 operators.
Astounding that comedians became the moral voice of America.
It has always been like that, good old George Carlin was one of them.
They always were. The inventor of Stand Up Comedy wrote Huckleberry Finn.
More Sahl? Lenny Bruce?? George Carlin?
The moment I saw John Stewart I knew "satirical" news is more credible than either side at this point. At least they do their due diligence and on the rare occasion they misreport they own that shit. You guys are all more credible reporters and researches than any of the other channels or news stations. I know people on the right say you lean left but if being if being capable of critical thinking and empathy is left leaning I guess I do too. Keep fighting the good fight and keeping people informed in a time of lies and deceit. These moments of failure will forever be the legacy of Donald j Trump
"If you're wondering why people are so upset, it's because *this is so upsetting*". yeah. Well said.
That's a cheap shot against Germany regarding racism Stephen. You're better than that.
1:00 Germany is one of the least racist countries in the world, mainly because we'e seen how bad things can get.
And learned from it.
Germans of today are wonderful and kind people. You are a great society. We know you are not your ancestors. You can be proud.
@@EchoBravo370 Tell that to Colbert and his comedy writers.
@@adammosel4895 Well, that's exactly what s/he just did, left a comment on the Stephen Colbert YT channel.
@@EchoBravo370 Not all of us
Just let this sink in: "The President just declared war on millions of Americans and the 1st Amendment. He is the greatest threat to the American way of life in our history." -- Congressman John Yarmouth (KY) "The coward got cops to tear gas peaceful protesters so he wouldn't look like such a coward." - Jennifer Rubin
can I take this?
Jeez, when Jennifer Rubin makes a statement like that against a Republican...
Mary Anderson Dearing
There are a lot of actual republicans who share her thoughts and rightfully so.
you are brainwashed
@@tttrrrification Da, clearly. And yet I think nyet. If we find it fucked up that our president is committing the armed forces against us so he can feel like the big stong man we all know he's not, than that sounds like our brains are properly calibrated, comrade.
I was very moved by Stephen's speech, what a shame that speech was not delivered by a President, who instead chose to stand outside a church he doesn't attend, with a Bible he doesn't read, whistling for the dogs
Sad thing is , the secret service clear street for president using tear gas so he could give his fake speech , fox news failed to mention it during their interview with the rector
Still upset that he didn't use the word 'hounds'.
I had the exact same thought. Reminded me of the feeling I would get when Obama spoke to the nation during times of hardship.
@@gwenwalravens8030 Release The Hounds = Monte Burnspurs
Teresa Wilkinson hypocrit! this is no christian.this is demonic.hitler sion!!!
"In times like these we need empathetic and moral leadership.... Unfortunately we have Donald Trump"
Most accurate sentence ever.
"Human dignity shall be inviolable. To respect and protect it shall be the duty of all state authority."
- Basic Law (Constitution) for the Federal Republic of Germany 🇩🇪, Article 1 (1)
One of the best things we did!
I am glad, that the late show hosts step up to the occasion and do some serious and thoughtful monologues like you and James Cordon. I am a fan of your show for years now. You bring some sanity and relief to the insane times we live in.
I also happen to be a german. Personally I do not feel offended by the cheap shot in your monolgue. I think it was a cultural/historic joke that forced it's way into the monolugue because of the historical context. I think Germany has done quite well with aknowledging what horrors we have done in the past. The education system makes it pretty obvious that we do want to avoid the haunting errors from the past. We learn how racism evolves and what it can lead to, if the good majority of people are standing idle by doing nothing. All what evil needs to succeed is that good people stand idle by doing nothing. Freedom is taken from us not in a giant leap but in small steps until you notice it is too late to turn back the wheel. Therefore it is of upmost importance to speak up and protest while you still can make a difference. Trump and his nationalists are eroding the freedom of the people gradually. So it is important to speak up now and it seems already bleakly late in the process.
As I said....I get why the german reference was so tempting to use. I personally do not make a fuss about it, I rather try to teach my kids being better human beings by leading through a hopefully good example of tolerance and open-mindedness. But reinforcing old stereotypes might cement pop-cultural-images in some futile minds that I feel are no longer true. I think Germany tries hard to educate it's citizen to be compassionate and welcoming. There is no place for racism in our society, although it of course exists like in every country. But thankfully the majority is not like that.
I do not judge people by gender, skin-color, belief or sexual orientation. I judge people for what they do and say. Your president does not fare well in my personal scoring book and a lot of u.s.-citizens do not fare too well either. I know, the majority did not vote for Trump. But it is this majority that stands idle by and morn that their country is taken from them step by step. It is upon you all, to proove that you are better than that. Instead you let the racist minority erode the great potential of what this nation could be.
The nation has lost moral leadership long ago. You dwell in glorified memories from the past. But you live in the now and here. Try to act in the now and here. 2016 is already over. If decent american citizens are bystanders while their country gets taken from them, they might find that social collapse is inevitable. Each passing day makes the cost of change for the better more expensive. So it is better to act while you still have the power of the people:
"A republic.....if we manage to keep it." As your founding fathers stated. We can't do it for you, but we hope you succeed.
Rest in Peace George Floyd.
Brigant70 ‘i do not make a fuss about it’ as you write 6 paragraphs about it
Brigant70 Strong . . . Thanks
@@victoria1936 Please learn to read. Brigant70's words went way over your head.
Brigant70 Thank you for taking the time to write this. You and I are strangers, yet you touched my heart. Blessings to you and your family. Rest with the angels Mr. Floyd.
Too long...I happen to be a German/Irish mutt. And you take responsibility for a period in time you had nothing to do with? Irish where treated as badly as any black. But no one fusses over that. And stereotyping Germans. What's the use. Liberals are hypocrites.
The only one threatening her dog's life was her.
right? she was choking the shit out of the poor thing. I was appalled watching it struggle to get free from her
@@axofbrevity Last I had heard, the poor dog was taken from her. I hope he/she is not returned.
That dog didn't want anything to do with her, she is unstable.
Dogs don't "do" unstable.
@@NyanPoptartCat I had heard she surrendered the dog back to the shelter she had adopted it from. Probably more because keeping the dog required she leave her home and be recognized - more fear for herself then concern for the well being of the animal.
1:03 Sorry, but that 'even' is needless. Stop mistaking Germany nowadays for the past.
yeah Germany LEARNED from their mistakes.. America not so much
Yes, but it was said to make a joke.
My friend just moved back from Germany. She was fired from her job at a local cafe because she'd chosen to wear the hijab. Germany is still racist honey.
KitaKat, oh honey, I’ll take “that didn’t happen for 100 points”.
@@msKita43 🙄
"At so many times during these past several weeks, when the country needed compassion and leadership the most, it was simply nowhere to be found. Instead, we got bitterness, combativeness and self-interest." MA Gov. Charlie Baker (R)
As a Bostonian I am very proud of both my mayor and my governor.
Deadly global pandemic: He's not worried. Wants people to get back to dying for him ASAP.
Peaceful protesters kneeling nearby: Cowers in a bunker. Promotes violence against unarmed civilians.
What a champ.
Don't forget he signed an executive order when he was fact-checked...
In all fairness, a building was burned near the White House. It wasn't JUST peaceful protesting going on.
@@ChickenSDS And keeps using Twitter after accusing them of stifling free speech.
Valerie J. Norse True, but he disrupted a PEACEFUL protest today for a...photo op. That’s after claiming he champions those who do so peacefully, then when given the opportunity to prove it...pfft.
He is right up there with Khamenei and all the other dictators he is trying to copy smh
For all our white allies: thank you for standing with us. We love you and you are welcome to the barbecue. You are part of our family. I cried a lot this seeing all the love you showed us. Keep fighting with us. Love ya’ll. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m in and stand with you!
Whoa what about the mexicans and asians lol.
I am an ally. And I'm going to do something about this.
@@svenskaboi67 you know what...you can even put the raisins in it.
Miss Crystal, your grace is amazing. Please stay safe and blessings to you.💞💞
I know I shouldn't be offended, because it was a joke, but germany is one of the least racist countries in the world. I hate that I as a modern german citizen still have to hear these prejudice from decades ago.
that pissed me off as well. just made a comment about that. Questioning moral integrity on the basis of nationality is racism itself.
I'm German, and I'm offended. I've left quite a few comments below this video. It is your RIGHT to be offended when, 75 years post WW2 , people like you and I have to tolerate Nazi jokes. I don't, and this is my last time watching Colbert (whose show I love!).
@@nula14 I'm German as well and I'll stop watching Colbert because I really can't stand this American exceptionalism stuff about moral leadership. I hate this kind of nationalism and don't want to waste my time with people that are mentally trapped in a mythified past.
Even US Democrats in the senate thought it was a great idea to send a freaking fascist raging Islamophobe like Grenell to Berlin where he tried to destabilize the German government and empower the far-right AfD. The US media didn't even report on it. The US is so self-absorbed & narcissistic, they don't care about their US Ambassador to Germany preferring neo-Nazis over the conservative chancellor. I will always remember that, though.
Even the the former president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany criticized that Grenell uses the same language as extremists and called that cycle of mutual encouragement a danger to Germany's liberal democracy. Meanwhile the US press writes puff pieces about Grenell's engagement for Israel.
I think I spider. :)
@@Asphodelflower Thank you for your reply :-) Couldn't have said it better, couldn't agree more!