"The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe, for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them."😀
Like the comedian George Carlin said: "when you're born into this world, you are born into a freak show. And when you're born in the US, you got a front row seat." Happy birthday, Steve!!!! 🎉
I have an American friend who lives just round the corner and he does not comment much on American politics. If ask ask him something about America he answers me as a convinced Republican, but as the way it was when he moved from the US to Germany nearly 30 years ago. "Why do you think I live here?" is his stock answer. I feel sorry for him but that is mutual. I'm a Brit who has been here in Germany 40 years. But I have a teeny weenie advantage over him. I foresaw the pain of Brexit several years ago and now have two passports
I do follow the American news, and sorry, but Biden is doing a 1000% better than the former idioot. Economics, medication, student debt, fair worker pay. Look at the stats. Wow what a thing to watch 😊
I totally agree. And...I would take Biden any day if I have a choice between him and a wannabe dictator, criminal and conspiracy theorist, Trump. He's a danger to the world.
I think voters need to vote strategically next time. And that is against Trump. Even if you do not agree with everything Biden does, he's America's only chance to remain a democracy. So it would be not in their best interest to vote for a third party. Not now, maybe in 2028.
Many moons ago in my teens my social studies teacher opened our eyes. Not only about Cuba and China but also about the USA. I got stone cold sober. From everything is better to omg we overall have better lives than we actually thought. And i must say i kinda feel sorry for all those Americans that still believe they live in the best country there is. Its run by lobbyist and the the rich and famous. That will stay the case until me turns in we. A country that hasn't a official language but always puts the i in a capital letter.
after being here now for 10 years I only have one Word to say about Yousa : FAILURE ..Period . Next year < 24 > we will start up the process to go back to the Home of the Brave and the Land of The FREE , there is only one - NETHERLANDS
A government of a country is a reflection of the people living in that particular country, Like Carlin said; This is the best we can do folks! Garbage in, garbage out!
As a resident of the Netherlands, my biggest critique of the politics over here is that politicians dont have a high opinion of peoples opinions. You can see this demonstrated by how reluctant politicians are to put issues up for referenda.
Great video guys. As you know, I have commented a lot of times about this subject on your other videos with my (extended) opinion(s). What else to expect when your political campaigns are funded by money (and usually the one with the most resources wins), that the elected people are representatives of the rich and influential. This time though, I have nothing more to add and let you do all the talking. Highly appreciated! Ironically, the oldest politician you talk about passed away on the exact same day. Edit: on the Dutch election system. Because of a multiple party system, the politicians are forced to be representatives of the people, not the 1% and are judged and elected accordingly.
So glad you decided to have a talk like this! Your channel seemed to stick almost entirely to the lighter aspects of life. Good to have a serious talk once in a while. As the US is still the leader of the western world, its politics regard us too. F.i. the 2024 US election is - for us - about the future of NATO. Thanks for this episode!
When I was in Chicago a couple of years ago, I watched some tv and rolled over the floor from laughter. 'What's up?', my cousin asked from the kitchen as she walked into the living room. 'What's so funny?' 'There's this comedian who pretends to be a politician and acted like the viewer was actually believing his b*llshit. Great piece of humour!' 'That's not a comedian but our current gouvernor running for re-election.' Which made me laugh even harder. It would be terrible if US politicians would behave like normal, decent people; comedians would have to write their own jokes again.
I don’t like either side of politics. No matter which side wins, you get solutions but also just as many problems. Like you said, it isn’t about committing to one side but choosing the side that is most balanced at that time. Unfortunately both sides just want power and don’t have the best interests of the public at heart. “America is the greatest country in the world”. Uuuhh… NO. With that political system definitely not. So happy you moved here. More peace of mind in your retirement. ❤❤❤
Happy birthday, Steve 🎉 The maximum age to run for president with a good health should be 65. If you have health problems don't run for president. People like Pelosi should retire and enjoy life and make path for the younger generation. The politics in the Netherlands in comparison with the States is just different. We have too many political parties to choose from. Which one is the best to make the Netherlands great again 🤷🏽♀️ That will be a challenge for the elections in November.
I am following the politics in the USA on different media channels for 4 years, left and right. There is no middle to choose, only extreme viewpoints. The only one who i think is truthfull is RFK jr. Strange the democrats have no debates. How can people choose? Whatever you thought about Trump, he was the one who gave us WORLDPEACE. But i dont think both Biden and Trump are on the ballot. Its time for a new generation!!
Maybe the USA isn't the "greatest country in the world" anymore? I think it never was. Even a banana republic isn't that corrupt. I feel sorry for all those people who just want a better life.
I am folowing the American debats etc. My wife keeps asking: why are you watching this when you keep saying they are clowns and not even politicians who whant to achieve something for there country. It is realy a disgrace and an insult for the voters IQ
My answer to your question, dutch politics is quite different from the US and UK, here in netherlands and most European countries there are multiple political parties who are going to form a coalition based on how people vote. During an election those parties will have their own party programme with a list of positions on how legislation should be and which direction we should go. But in the end a coalition must be formed between the parties who won and want to form a government with the winning party. The government legislation will be based on the positions of those party during the discussions on forming the coalition. I think that is the main point that we can be at ease because there is always the best for the country at heart, not one very powerful party or politician who gets his way. In my view this is what is needed in the US and UK also if they want things to get better, now we have seen brexit because of a extremist fraction in the UK and we see the political decline in the US due to an extremist fraction in the US. It is actually incredible that there is no question of fact checking and even media which is used to spread propaganda. Now some fear Russia because of Putin and his nukes, but 20 years from now we could be dealing with a nutcase in the US!
In The Netherlands, we (fortunately) don't have to choose "who is the lesser evil", but it still is a challenge to choose the most capable politicians and political parties. Somehow we miss political talents right now... Edit: About the Animal Party's leader, it's actually an internal power struggle within the party. The woman who stepped down was the party leader, but the party's board voted her out. It's causing quite a bit of uproar, because she was seen as a very good and strong leader for the party...
I have to be honest and say up front that I do not have anything with politics. But in my eyes, the best thing the American people can do is vote for ..NON OF THE ABOVE...!!
So you did a politics light version! Well done. Not easy to keep it impartial😅😂, especially with everything that’s going on, so well done. 👍🏻 Enjoy this pumpkin season and let’s hope it only lasts a couple of weeks 🎃😅
The problem of US politics (and UK politics) is that the voting district favours a two political party system, this only lead to division. In popular voting system coalitions have to be made and makes policies more balanced, you only need an electoral threshold ... otherwise you end up with 17 political parties, like in the Netherlands. TELL THAT TO SEVE!, and wish him happy birthday.
As a Dutchman I don't understand the U.S. democracy. They call it democracy, but you only can make a choice between 2 parties, 2 persons (two very old man). So it is republicans or democrates, left or right, black or white, good or bad and there is nothing in between. In my country there are a lot parties in between, there are 20+ parties, so you don't know who to elect, thats democracy 😀
I just googled senator Feinstein. It’s ridiculous that people are allowed to still hold office at that age. Maybe there should be an age limit in politics just like there is in many places of work. After reaching 70 I think your job should hold no more weight or responsability then an advisory position.
Only a tiny fraction of the republicans seem to be in real opposition, the rest earns the descriptor of uniparty. We have the same issue here just slightly more fragmented. I like matt gaetz and his push for fiscal responsibility.
If democracy is about power to the people then the USA already lost its democracy. Democracy is messy by nature, but it's the best system we've got. What is happening there is ridiculous (demo-crazy?). You know money was a great invention, but it does come with a very pervers side-effect. Polarization is a thing here in the Netherlands. That's something to keep an eye on. We've always been a consensus society and did great because of it. So I'm happy to see and hear that politicians here slowly realize we have lost some of that strength. Things ARE going to change in the next election here (22=11-2023). Let's hope it's for the better.
I'm so glad you guys touched on this. I know you wanted to avoid the elephant in the room that the rest of us world livers are agog at. Thanks for your honesty, and dare I say humour? I'm finding the US to be the least 'democratic' of governments. Apply for Dutch citizenship, I'm sure you'd be welcome. But liking or responding to my comment would probably make you an enemy of the state and monitored by the NSA, see how screwed up things have become?
😢 I'm sure you're well aware of the ongoing news, but this is the English update from Dutch News NL: "The man who shot dead three people during a killing spree in Rotterdam was probably targeting the exam committee which ordered him to take a psychological test before it would award him a degree in medicine, it emerged on Friday afternoon. Erasmus Medical Centre Stefan Sleijer said in a written statement the day after the shootings that the university had “signals” student Fouad L had been targeting the committee. “One of the members who were at risk was taken to a place of safety by the police on time,” he said. The university told L to see a psychologist after receiving a warning from the public prosecution department about him. L was not “unsympathetic” to a psychological test but in the end, he did not follow through as required, Sleijer said. There was no statement from a psychologist and it is unclear if he actually saw one. On Friday afternoon a sea of flowers was growing outside the hospital where 43-year-old lecturer and GP Jurgen Damen was shot dead. Staff spoke of their shock at the killing. Flowers too were piling up outside the home where a woman and her 14-year-old daughter were killed. They lived next door to L, and had reported him for animal abuse. The dead woman, named as Marlous by the AD, had four children and the girl who died was one of twins. Neighbours said Marlous was terrified of L and that he had often shouted at the children. Meanwhile, L’s rants on a 4chan chat group with the slug “political prosecution of Asperger men” have given more clues about his behavioural problems. In the chat, L writes about being highly intelligent, considered weird by his fellow students and “becoming a raging alcoholic every time they suspend me”. He also states that the university had refused to give him his diploma and that he therefore lost his job and is destitute."
Of course this man would not have been destitute because of our social welfare system. And though our gun laws are strict it's easy to smuggle a gun over the border, say from Belgium or Germany. My question remains, as I'd also been working close to where Pim Fortuijn had been shot dead in 2002. If this psychologically unstable man had been so highly suspected of untoward and aggressive behaviour, why was he handled so lightly beforehand? He had all the signs of instability and abuse: of hospital staff where he was a student, the threatened and terrified neighbour, as well as police reports of abusing animals.
Thanks for an interesting overview if our insane state of affairs, E and T. Dianne Feinstein died last night. 9/28/23 (28/9/23 if you prefer). RIP, Senator. You were a trailblazing badass.
From what I can see on other social media, be prepared to take a lot of flak on the subject of American politics. That said, I have always been surprised by the kind of politicians Americans and lately Europeans too, vote into office. Nepotism, corruption and blatant stupidity seem to be qualifying traits. I almost forgot.. Congratulations Steve, or "Hartelijk gefeliciteerd".
I really am offended about the way you portrayed President Biden. Yes, he is old but he has done a lot for America and he is a truly good human. I personally think if Trump wasn’t running, Biden would step aside. America has been taken over by truly crazy idiots and what is even worse these people were voted into office! What does that say about a large portion of the American population? Thank God I don’t live there anymore. Very happy here in Holland.
The US is still a young country and going through puberty right now. We all know how self centered, over emotional and annoying kids going through puberty can be! 😄😉 PS. Fun fact about US presidents: Martin van Buren, Theodore Roosevelt, FDR and the Bush family all are of Dutch descent. Which one is your favorite out of those?
We have the Roosevelt Study Centre with interesting lectures in Middelburg, Zeeland. One of which I'm attending is actually a webinar, on the Emancipation Proclamation (1863) and a general timeline up to the present day in America, as well as in Jamaica (1838). Keynote speakers are involved from all over the globe, and it should be very interesting. We also have the Roosevelt University College, its curriculum taught in English with many student exchanges between here and the States. So, I guess you could say that we're partial to FDR in our province. 😉
Look at the good deployments and developments, e.g. in the plastic industry. In Holland there are companies that can make virgin plastic out of waste plastic. And out of waste plastic a certain oil. Look for a party that focus on these things.
Hi! Guys I follow you on TH-cam and love tour vids! As a dutchy I have tried to make a real American meal during Thanksgiving. But it never works out. Would it be a cool challenge for you guys to prepare a real American thanksgiving dinner in Rotterdam? Would be cool to see if you guys can pull it off in Nl!! Love from my family!!
Many happy returns Steve, I think. 🎉 There is a minimum age to become president. Maybe it is time to have a maximum age too. Regarding USA politics, there has been one candidate I would ever vote for, that was Al Franken. That was ended in, I think 2017, with misconduct and stepped down... or ousted..
@@aislingbooks I didn't follow the aftermath. However I do know he doesn't rule out the possibility to return to politics. To me that sounds bonkers, why would anyone willingly go through those troubles again? That said, Sanders needs someone to step up... PS Your photograph somehow reminds me of Shers G. I genuinely think we've met before, between 2000 and 2010 I think.
So who will you vote for if all candidates seem to be in it for themselves only? As for Dutch politics, it's not as bad (yet) as the situation in the US but we seem to be slowly moving in the same direction. The trust in politicians and their parties is already at an alltime low...
I feel so sorry for all the people left without pay when the government shuts down tonight. The politicians who are responsible for this mess will still get paid though😡Their staff and drivers should go on strike, let them fend for themselves and walk🤨
Yes, it’s a circus that’s for sure. For an outsider like myself it’s highly entertaining. But I feel for the US and it’s people who just want some normalcy for a change.
It is amusing to follow the USA elections, but damn it's so poisoned. I don't like the two party "democracy" system at all. "The winner takes it all". Our own democrapcy is far from perfect but in so many ways way more healthier. 335.000.000 people and these two guys are running.
Hello to you both, i just discovered your blogs and seeing them from the beginning. I am Dutch and moved to spain 8 years ago. I enjoy your videos very much. I just saw de "boerenkool" video, can i make a sugestion? You put the bacon strips together with the potatoes to boil, if you fry it separate in a pan, you have nice crispy bacon and add this together with the juice to the potatoes and boerenkool it gives a crispy flavour. Thank for your videos i try to keep up as posible.
I didn't know the DNC/Democrats are going to have an open debate with RFK jr. and Marianne Williamson - are they acknowledging the other options finally? [internet search; nope!] Cornel West as an independent is not part of the democratic debate. To bad US doesn't have a real representative democracy.
I don’t think most Dutch people find it worrying that lots of politicians aren’t politicians by trade, for example lots of times you have a discussion to use trade own politicians, so someone who’s a active soldier or sergeant in military who’s promoted to minister of defence. But the same people are now complaining that the minister of healthcare isn’t able to change the healthcare system overnight especially because he’s of D’66 origin a party that’s associated with the elite. And of course a Princeton professor is not by definition an excellent minister of higher education. Now with two new parties with similar beliefs and polled a big growth they need to find enough new kandidates. You’ll see politicians who leave their old party for the new kid on the block, this might be because of their beliefs, but lots of them for see that they haven’t got a position in their old party that they will be elected. And if they are leaving that easily, how engaged will they be with their new party. After elections they are owner of their seat and they can split of themselves of their party. For example the 50Plus party, last elections they won one seat but their candidate splitted off after fifty days in office
D66 isn’t associated with the elite, they are the elite. They are overrepresented in media, justice, healthcare, education etc. And not because they are the best ones, but because they give the jobs amongst themselves. And they deny it of course, they say it is because they are educated or university schooled or the best one for the job. They act the same as CDA and PvdA used to do, but better educated, more shrewd and more supported by the ones who got the jobs the same way. That’s the benefit of a supporting media.
❤🎉Happy birthday Steve on to an even better newyear. Politics in the USA are outrageous. I know we have our own problems we're far from utopia but it still is much better. I've been watching a lot of audits on yt on leo in the US,it really is disgusting. 😊
Right wing politicians tant to prommis all kinds of things to the voters without telling them how they are going to pay for it. Politicians here in the Netherlands can prommis you everything but in the end not much of those prommisses is going to come true because every party has to work together with at least 1 other party. So they always have to compromise. So it is easy to tell the people what they want to hear. In the end you can blame the other party for not being able to fullfil your prommisses
I'm not American, but if I'd have to vote, I would vote for Biden, not because I like him or the Democrats, but because he's the lesser of two evils, I think. Voting for an independent is voting for the winner, be it Trump or Biden.
I very much liked your video about American politicians. We know a little bit what is happening in the US, but it is very nice to hear it from the perspective of a normal citizen. I have followed the American News Tube videos for years, especially when Trump became president. I was really worried at that time, because Trump did not seem to be competent. Now I think that Biden is even worse. I must be horrible to realize that one has to choose between two evils. The politics in the Netherlands are not that exciting. People in the Netherlands want change, but are afraid of changes as well. That is how we are. I also agree with what you say about age. It is not just about politicians, but people in the Netherlands also tend to work longer and be in charge, whilst being too old for the job. What is happening in the US will be our foreland if we keep on pushing elderly people to stay in their jobs. It is a fact that young people start too late with their career, and elderly people stay too long in their jobs, which is not good for any society. Elderly people should retire while they still are able to adjust to retirement, or work part-time in not too demanding jobs. This is better for everyone.
I'm watching EenVandaag on Saturday October 7. Another sensible American. You see them regularly on Dutch TV. That's why it's a complete mystery to me that Ametika was able to put such a bully in the saddle?????? Zaterdag 7 oktober kijk ik naar EenVandaag. Opnieuw een verstandige Amerikaan. Je ziet ze regelmatig op de Nederlandse TV. Daarom is het voor mij een compleet raadsel dat Ametika zo'nbullebak van een Trump in het zadel heeft kunnen hijsen????????
Rest in Peace, Senator Feinstein. 22 June 1933 - 29 September 2023
After I watched your video, this news also got to me. At least the abuse she was under stopped. Dutch comforts...
RIP D Feinstein
"The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe, for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them."😀
Love this! Never heard it before.
As the American author (of Dutch descent) Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) said: The more I know of politics, the more I love my dog.
🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣 great one
Like the comedian George Carlin said: "when you're born into this world, you are born into a freak show. And when you're born in the US, you got a front row seat."
Happy birthday, Steve!!!! 🎉
I have an American friend who lives just round the corner and he does not comment much on American politics. If ask ask him something about America he answers me as a convinced Republican, but as the way it was when he moved from the US to Germany nearly 30 years ago. "Why do you think I live here?" is his stock answer. I feel sorry for him but that is mutual. I'm a Brit who has been here in Germany 40 years. But I have a teeny weenie advantage over him. I foresaw the pain of Brexit several years ago and now have two passports
I do follow the American news, and sorry, but Biden is doing a 1000% better than the former idioot. Economics, medication, student debt, fair worker pay. Look at the stats. Wow what a thing to watch 😊
I totally agree. And...I would take Biden any day if I have a choice between him and a wannabe dictator, criminal and conspiracy theorist, Trump. He's a danger to the world.
I agree, Ries, but I still voted for Buttigieg.
I think voters need to vote strategically next time. And that is against Trump. Even if you do not agree with everything Biden does, he's America's only chance to remain a democracy. So it would be not in their best interest to vote for a third party. Not now, maybe in 2028.
It's a simple fact: Dem presidents lower the deficit and boost the economy. Rep presidents do exactly the opposite
@@aislingbooksIf I were an American, that’s who I would have voted for too.
Many moons ago in my teens my social studies teacher opened our eyes. Not only about Cuba and China but also about the USA. I got stone cold sober. From everything is better to omg we overall have better lives than we actually thought. And i must say i kinda feel sorry for all those Americans that still believe they live in the best country there is. Its run by lobbyist and the the rich and famous. That will stay the case until me turns in we. A country that hasn't a official language but always puts the i in a capital letter.
after being here now for 10 years I only have one Word to say about Yousa : FAILURE ..Period . Next year < 24 > we will start up the process to go back to the Home of the Brave and the Land of The FREE , there is only one - NETHERLANDS
I am Dutch, so I can't vote, but I am big fan of Jamie Raskin.
A government of a country is a reflection of the people living in that particular country, Like Carlin said; This is the best we can do folks! Garbage in, garbage out!
Remember when Trump bragged about passing a mental health test as if it proved he was very smart? "Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV" 🤣
Good for you Eric...go for the person who REALLY cares for the American people.
As a resident of the Netherlands, my biggest critique of the politics over here is that politicians dont have a high opinion of peoples opinions. You can see this demonstrated by how reluctant politicians are to put issues up for referenda.
Great video guys.
As you know, I have commented a lot of times about this subject on your other videos with my (extended) opinion(s). What else to expect when your political campaigns are funded by money (and usually the one with the most resources wins), that the elected people are representatives of the rich and influential. This time though, I have nothing more to add and let you do all the talking. Highly appreciated!
Ironically, the oldest politician you talk about passed away on the exact same day.
Edit: on the Dutch election system. Because of a multiple party system, the politicians are forced to be representatives of the people, not the 1% and are judged and elected accordingly.
So glad you decided to have a talk like this! Your channel seemed to stick almost entirely to the lighter aspects of life. Good to have a serious talk once in a while. As the US is still the leader of the western world, its politics regard us too. F.i. the 2024 US election is - for us - about the future of NATO.
Thanks for this episode!
Dems make sense, Biden actually behaves like a president, where Trump didn't have time for that...😂
Start following Dutch politics. There's a few loonies too, but nowhere near as loonie as some of your US politicians.
When I was in Chicago a couple of years ago, I watched some tv and rolled over the floor from laughter. 'What's up?', my cousin asked from the kitchen as she walked into the living room. 'What's so funny?' 'There's this comedian who pretends to be a politician and acted like the viewer was actually believing his b*llshit. Great piece of humour!' 'That's not a comedian but our current gouvernor running for re-election.' Which made me laugh even harder. It would be terrible if US politicians would behave like normal, decent people; comedians would have to write their own jokes again.
Friends of mine from the US that are now living in the Netherlands are embarrassed when US politics come up.
I wonder....who is caring for the people??? They all are in for themselves seems to me. I never hear any plans only ranting and name calling!
I don’t like either side of politics. No matter which side wins, you get solutions but also just as many problems. Like you said, it isn’t about committing to one side but choosing the side that is most balanced at that time. Unfortunately both sides just want power and don’t have the best interests of the public at heart. “America is the greatest country in the world”. Uuuhh… NO. With that political system definitely not. So happy you moved here. More peace of mind in your retirement. ❤❤❤
Nuff said, keep doing that soul to soulthingy, politics is a headache. ❤
Happy birthday, Steve 🎉
The maximum age to run for president with a good health should be 65. If you have health problems don't run for president. People like Pelosi should retire and enjoy life and make path for the younger generation. The politics in the Netherlands in comparison with the States is just different. We have too many political parties to choose from. Which one is the best to make the Netherlands great again 🤷🏽♀️ That will be a challenge for the elections in November.
I am following the politics in the USA on different media channels for 4 years, left and right. There is no middle to choose, only extreme viewpoints. The only one who i think is truthfull is RFK jr. Strange the democrats have no debates. How can people choose? Whatever you thought about Trump, he was the one who gave us WORLDPEACE. But i dont think both Biden and Trump are on the ballot. Its time for a new generation!!
I agree on RFK jr. Hopefully he will get better coverage, but that is probably wishful thinking 😕
Debates in Holland are about to start.
De debatten staan op het punt te beginnen in Holland.
Maybe the USA isn't the "greatest country in the world" anymore? I think it never was. Even a banana republic isn't that corrupt. I feel sorry for all those people who just want a better life.
Sorry no US politics for me.
Nancy Palossi's son in law is from the Netherlands. He is a reporter on politics on Dutch tv.
for most US politicians, they live by Bart Simpson's adage: "I didn't do it, nobody saw me do it and you can't prove anything!"
I am folowing the American debats etc. My wife keeps asking: why are you watching this when you keep saying they are clowns and not even politicians who whant to achieve something for there country. It is realy a disgrace and an insult for the voters IQ
The opening question made me think the subject was going to be the world news event from Rotterdam yesterday.
I wonder if Steve ever seen "Zondag met Lubach" the "N.R.A" episode, and if he likes this kind of humor... no doubt Tammy does🤭
My answer to your question, dutch politics is quite different from the US and UK, here in netherlands and most European countries there are multiple political parties who are going to form a coalition based on how people vote.
During an election those parties will have their own party programme with a list of positions on how legislation should be and which direction we should go.
But in the end a coalition must be formed between the parties who won and want to form a government with the winning party.
The government legislation will be based on the positions of those party during the discussions on forming the coalition.
I think that is the main point that we can be at ease because there is always the best for the country at heart, not one very powerful party or politician who gets his way.
In my view this is what is needed in the US and UK also if they want things to get better, now we have seen brexit because of a extremist fraction in the UK and we see the political decline in the US due to an extremist fraction in the US.
It is actually incredible that there is no question of fact checking and even media which is used to spread propaganda.
Now some fear Russia because of Putin and his nukes, but 20 years from now we could be dealing with a nutcase in the US!
In The Netherlands, we (fortunately) don't have to choose "who is the lesser evil", but it still is a challenge to choose the most capable politicians and political parties. Somehow we miss political talents right now...
Edit: About the Animal Party's leader, it's actually an internal power struggle within the party. The woman who stepped down was the party leader, but the party's board voted her out. It's causing quite a bit of uproar, because she was seen as a very good and strong leader for the party...
I have to be honest and say up front that I do not have anything with politics.
But in my eyes, the best thing the American people can do is vote for ..NON OF THE ABOVE...!!
So you did a politics light version! Well done. Not easy to keep it impartial😅😂, especially with everything that’s going on, so well done. 👍🏻
Enjoy this pumpkin season and let’s hope it only lasts a couple of weeks 🎃😅
us politics is a can of worms, i'll skip this one, I don't have the courage to watch it
Gefeliciteerd Steve met je verjaardag, hopelijk krijg je nog vele gezonde mooie jaren!
The problem of US politics (and UK politics) is that the voting district favours a two political party system, this only lead to division.
In popular voting system coalitions have to be made and makes policies more balanced, you only need an electoral threshold ... otherwise you end up with 17 political parties, like in the Netherlands.
TELL THAT TO SEVE!, and wish him happy birthday.
The political climate in the US is hard to ignore but I try. I am homesick for my little country !
As a Dutchman I don't understand the U.S. democracy. They call it democracy, but you only can make a choice between 2 parties, 2 persons (two very old man). So it is republicans or democrates, left or right, black or white, good or bad and there is nothing in between. In my country there are a lot parties in between, there are 20+ parties, so you don't know who to elect, thats democracy 😀
Happy birthday 🎉🎈🎁🎂🎊 Steve😊
I just googled senator Feinstein. It’s ridiculous that people are allowed to still hold office at that age. Maybe there should be an age limit in politics just like there is in many places of work. After reaching 70 I think your job should hold no more weight or responsability then an advisory position.
Good episode!! Love your presentation on the funniest stuff. On Senator Fetterman, he has PTSD.
Hieperdepiep to Steve!
Only a tiny fraction of the republicans seem to be in real opposition, the rest earns the descriptor of uniparty. We have the same issue here just slightly more fragmented. I like matt gaetz and his push for fiscal responsibility.
Bernie Sanders is coming to the Netherlands (Tivolo Utrecht) on October 11. I believe he is still a US senator?
Fetterman - clothes do not the man make... 🙂
People who work for contractors may never get paid for work they did during shutdown
Senator Feinstein passed away today.
Diane Feinstein Passed away today actually.
I find Joe Biden a very decent person and Trump is a danger to the world. Did you hear what he said about the Jewish people in the US?
If democracy is about power to the people then the USA already lost its democracy. Democracy is messy by nature, but it's the best system we've got. What is happening there is ridiculous (demo-crazy?). You know money was a great invention, but it does come with a very pervers side-effect.
Polarization is a thing here in the Netherlands. That's something to keep an eye on. We've always been a consensus society and did great because of it. So I'm happy to see and hear that politicians here slowly realize we have lost some of that strength. Things ARE going to change in the next election here (22=11-2023). Let's hope it's for the better.
Wisdom comes with age! 😀
You’d hope so… 🎃😂
Its insane america has 90yr old senators who have dementia. Are blind, deaf, but don't want to give up their post.
She just past away, did a lot of good in her younger years that had a impact though.
Rest in peace to her. No disrespect. But there should be age limits in my opinion.
I'm so glad you guys touched on this. I know you wanted to avoid the elephant in the room that the rest of us world livers are agog at. Thanks for your honesty, and dare I say humour? I'm finding the US to be the least 'democratic' of governments.
Apply for Dutch citizenship, I'm sure you'd be welcome. But liking or responding to my comment would probably make you an enemy of the state and monitored by the NSA, see how screwed up things have become?
Happy Birthday Steve
It's hard to think about effin US politics after what happened at Erasmus yesterday. I'm in shock. 😥
We are in shock as well. One of our friends is a nurse at Erasmus and was working when that horrible incident took place.
😢 I'm sure you're well aware of the ongoing news, but this is the English update from Dutch News NL:
"The man who shot dead three people during a killing spree in Rotterdam was probably targeting the exam committee which ordered him to take a psychological test before it would award him a degree in medicine, it emerged on Friday afternoon.
Erasmus Medical Centre Stefan Sleijer said in a written statement the day after the shootings that the university had “signals” student Fouad L had been targeting the committee.
“One of the members who were at risk was taken to a place of safety by the police on time,” he said. The university told L to see a psychologist after receiving a warning from the public prosecution department about him.
L was not “unsympathetic” to a psychological test but in the end, he did not follow through as required, Sleijer said. There was no statement from a psychologist and it is unclear if he actually saw one.
On Friday afternoon a sea of flowers was growing outside the hospital where 43-year-old lecturer and GP Jurgen Damen was shot dead. Staff spoke of their shock at the killing.
Flowers too were piling up outside the home where a woman and her 14-year-old daughter were killed. They lived next door to L, and had reported him for animal abuse.
The dead woman, named as Marlous by the AD, had four children and the girl who died was one of twins. Neighbours said Marlous was terrified of L and that he had often shouted at the children.
Meanwhile, L’s rants on a 4chan chat group with the slug “political prosecution of Asperger men” have given more clues about his behavioural problems.
In the chat, L writes about being highly intelligent, considered weird by his fellow students and “becoming a raging alcoholic every time they suspend me”.
He also states that the university had refused to give him his diploma and that he therefore lost his job and is destitute."
Of course this man would not have been destitute because of our social welfare system.
And though our gun laws are strict it's easy to smuggle a gun over the border, say from Belgium or Germany.
My question remains, as I'd also been working close to where Pim Fortuijn had been shot dead in 2002. If this psychologically unstable man had been so highly suspected of untoward and aggressive behaviour, why was he handled so lightly beforehand? He had all the signs of instability and abuse: of hospital staff where he was a student, the threatened and terrified neighbour, as well as police reports of abusing animals.
Thanks for an interesting overview if our insane state of affairs, E and T.
Dianne Feinstein died last night. 9/28/23 (28/9/23 if you prefer). RIP, Senator. You were a trailblazing badass.
From what I can see on other social media, be prepared to take a lot of flak on the subject of American politics. That said, I have always been surprised by the kind of politicians Americans and lately Europeans too, vote into office. Nepotism, corruption and blatant stupidity seem to be qualifying traits.
I almost forgot.. Congratulations Steve, or "Hartelijk gefeliciteerd".
I really am offended about the way you portrayed President Biden. Yes, he is old but he has done a lot for America and he is a truly good human. I personally think if Trump wasn’t running, Biden would step aside. America has been taken over by truly crazy idiots and what is even worse these people were voted into office! What does that say about a large portion of the American population? Thank God I don’t live there anymore. Very happy here in Holland.
Don't worry. You kept it neat. 👍🏻
You know you won't get sued here🤪😂
Mrs Feinstein just passed away.
happy birthday Steve
I did hear Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) calling out the GOP , it was super!! And did you know in Dutch you spell BOE as BOO.. in English.😂
The US is still a young country and going through puberty right now. We all know how self centered, over emotional and annoying kids going through puberty can be! 😄😉
PS. Fun fact about US presidents: Martin van Buren, Theodore Roosevelt, FDR and the Bush family all are of Dutch descent. Which one is your favorite out of those?
We have the Roosevelt Study Centre with interesting lectures in Middelburg, Zeeland. One of which I'm attending is actually a webinar, on the Emancipation Proclamation (1863) and a general timeline up to the present day in America, as well as in Jamaica (1838). Keynote speakers are involved from all over the globe, and it should be very interesting. We also have the Roosevelt University College, its curriculum taught in English with many student exchanges between here and the States. So, I guess you could say that we're partial to FDR in our province. 😉
America is one of those empires that will collapse if they don't take steps real quick.
Look at the good deployments and developments, e.g. in the plastic industry. In Holland there are companies that can make virgin plastic out of waste plastic. And out of waste plastic a certain oil. Look for a party that focus on these things.
My vote goes to Sutterland for sure !
well here it aint that much better
Gefeliciteerd Steve🎉
Hi! Guys I follow you on TH-cam and love tour vids! As a dutchy I have tried to make a real American meal during Thanksgiving. But it never works out. Would it be a cool challenge for you guys to prepare a real American thanksgiving dinner in Rotterdam? Would be cool to see if you guys can pull it off in Nl!! Love from my family!!
Many happy returns Steve, I think. 🎉
There is a minimum age to become president. Maybe it is time to have a maximum age too. Regarding USA politics, there has been one candidate I would ever vote for, that was Al Franken. That was ended in, I think 2017, with misconduct and stepped down... or ousted..
He was set up and didn't get a fair shake. American politics is a shit show.
@@aislingbooks I didn't follow the aftermath. However I do know he doesn't rule out the possibility to return to politics.
To me that sounds bonkers, why would anyone willingly go through those troubles again? That said, Sanders needs someone to step up...
PS
Your photograph somehow reminds me of Shers G. I genuinely think we've met before, between 2000 and 2010 I think.
So who will you vote for if all candidates seem to be in it for themselves only?
As for Dutch politics, it's not as bad (yet) as the situation in the US but we seem to be slowly moving in the same direction. The trust in politicians and their parties is already at an alltime low...
HBD STEVE!
I feel so sorry for all the people left without pay when the government shuts down tonight. The politicians who are responsible for this mess will still get paid though😡Their staff and drivers should go on strike, let them fend for themselves and walk🤨
You probably heard by now that senator Diane Feinstein passed away ? It was confirmed by her office Friday morning. 🙏
It's so terrifying, not even funny
Yes, it’s a circus that’s for sure. For an outsider like myself it’s highly entertaining. But I feel for the US and it’s people who just want some normalcy for a change.
And about Designated Survivor, there’s not going to be a new season right? Loved it so much. The ending felt like a anti climax
Very interesting. But remember that after Tiberius, Caligula and Nero, Rome still did not collapse for another - almost - five hundred years.
The intro was right to the point.... Eric for.... Dutch National !
It is amusing to follow the USA elections, but damn it's so poisoned. I don't like the two party "democracy" system at all. "The winner takes it all".
Our own democrapcy is far from perfect but in so many ways way more healthier.
335.000.000 people and these two guys are running.
Hello to you both, i just discovered your blogs and seeing them from the beginning. I am Dutch and moved to spain 8 years ago. I enjoy your videos very much. I just saw de "boerenkool" video, can i make a sugestion? You put the bacon strips together with the potatoes to boil, if you fry it separate in a pan, you have nice crispy bacon and add this together with the juice to the potatoes and boerenkool it gives a crispy flavour. Thank for your videos i try to keep up as posible.
Love Your videos👍
I didn't know the DNC/Democrats are going to have an open debate with RFK jr. and Marianne Williamson - are they acknowledging the other options finally? [internet search; nope!] Cornel West as an independent is not part of the democratic debate.
To bad US doesn't have a real representative democracy.
I don’t think most Dutch people find it worrying that lots of politicians aren’t politicians by trade, for example lots of times you have a discussion to use trade own politicians, so someone who’s a active soldier or sergeant in military who’s promoted to minister of defence. But the same people are now complaining that the minister of healthcare isn’t able to change the healthcare system overnight especially because he’s of D’66 origin a party that’s associated with the elite. And of course a Princeton professor is not by definition an excellent minister of higher education.
Now with two new parties with similar beliefs and polled a big growth they need to find enough new kandidates. You’ll see politicians who leave their old party for the new kid on the block, this might be because of their beliefs, but lots of them for see that they haven’t got a position in their old party that they will be elected. And if they are leaving that easily, how engaged will they be with their new party. After elections they are owner of their seat and they can split of themselves of their party. For example the 50Plus party, last elections they won one seat but their candidate splitted off after fifty days in office
D66 isn’t associated with the elite, they are the elite. They are overrepresented in media, justice, healthcare, education etc. And not because they are the best ones, but because they give the jobs amongst themselves. And they deny it of course, they say it is because they are educated or university schooled or the best one for the job. They act the same as CDA and PvdA used to do, but better educated, more shrewd and more supported by the ones who got the jobs the same way. That’s the benefit of a supporting media.
❤🎉Happy birthday Steve on to an even better newyear. Politics in the USA are outrageous. I know we have our own problems we're far from utopia but it still is much better. I've been watching a lot of audits on yt on leo in the US,it really is disgusting. 😊
What about the EMC 2 day's ago? Must have be close to your house?
Happy Birthday Steve🥳
Dianne Feinstein (90) died on September 28, 2023
Happy birthday Steve!! Hope you have a great day 😊
Right wing politicians tant to prommis all kinds of things to the voters without telling them how they are going to pay for it. Politicians here in the Netherlands can prommis you everything but in the end not much of those prommisses is going to come true because every party has to work together with at least 1 other party. So they always have to compromise. So it is easy to tell the people what they want to hear. In the end you can blame the other party for not being able to fullfil your prommisses
I follow the News about what happening in the US everyday. Indeed it's circus but so sad that a shutdown will hurt the poor people.
Something else. Are Travis and Tracy still around?
I'm not American, but if I'd have to vote, I would vote for Biden, not because I like him or the Democrats, but because he's the lesser of two evils, I think. Voting for an independent is voting for the winner, be it Trump or Biden.
news flash the govenment here has fallen AGAIN !!! like it is any better here but we will see in november
Just announced that Feinstein has passed away...
Did you see Bernie Sanders in Buitenhof?
Diane Feinstein just died.
senator Dianne Feinstein has died friday at 90. quite a coincidence that you talked about her
I very much liked your video about American politicians. We know a little bit what is happening in the US, but it is very nice to hear it from the perspective of a normal citizen. I have followed the American News Tube videos for years, especially when Trump became president. I was really worried at that time, because Trump did not seem to be competent. Now I think that Biden is even worse. I must be horrible to realize that one has to choose between two evils. The politics in the Netherlands are not that exciting. People in the Netherlands want change, but are afraid of changes as well. That is how we are. I also agree with what you say about age. It is not just about politicians, but people in the Netherlands also tend to work longer and be in charge, whilst being too old for the job. What is happening in the US will be our foreland if we keep on pushing elderly people to stay in their jobs. It is a fact that young people start too late with their career, and elderly people stay too long in their jobs, which is not good for any society. Elderly people should retire while they still are able to adjust to retirement, or work part-time in not too demanding jobs. This is better for everyone.
I'm watching EenVandaag on Saturday October 7. Another sensible American. You see them regularly on Dutch TV. That's why it's a complete mystery to me that Ametika was able to put such a bully in the saddle??????
Zaterdag 7 oktober kijk ik naar EenVandaag. Opnieuw een verstandige Amerikaan. Je ziet ze regelmatig op de Nederlandse TV. Daarom is het voor mij een compleet raadsel dat Ametika zo'nbullebak van een Trump in het zadel heeft kunnen hijsen????????