Filmmaker Ken Burns blasts Donald Trump in Stanford speech

[4bucksagallon]

Source: CBS News

"So before you do anything with your well-earned degree, you must do everything you can to defeat the retrograde forces that have invaded our democratic process, divided our house, to fight against, no matter your political persuasion, the dictatorial tendencies of the candidate with zero experience in the much maligned but subtle art of governance; who is against lots of things, but doesn't seem to be for anything, offering only bombastic and contradictory promises, and terrifying Orwellian statements; a person who easily lies, creating an environment where the truth doesn't seem to matter; who has never demonstrated any interest in anyone or anything but himself and his own enrichment; who insults veterans, threatens a free press, mocks the handicapped, denigrates women, immigrants and all Muslims; a man who took more than a day to remember to disavow a supporter who advocates white supremacy and the Ku Klux Klan; an infantile, bullying man who, depending on his mood, is willing to discard old and established alliances, treaties and long-standing relationships. I feel genuine sorrow for the understandably scared and - they feel - powerless people who have flocked to his campaign in the mistaken belief that - as often happens on TV - a wand can be waved and every complicated problem can be solved with the simplest of solutions. They can't. It is a political Ponzi scheme. And asking this man to assume the highest office in the land would be like asking a newly minted car driver to fly a 747.........

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ken-burns-donald-trump-stanford-commencement-speech/

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That left a mark.....

[mehrrh]

1. Burns has a way with words

Wow -- Burns let it rip.
And he did it in fine form.

[4bucksagallon]

2. If you skip ahead in the video to 1:11:00 Burns takes the podium.....

[babylonsister]

3. This needs to be shared, and I will. Thanks. nt

[Geronimoe]

4. Who created so many desparate people?

People who can't find a job, make a living wage, lost their home, can't afford college, no affordable healthcare, live in poverty. Or possibly are in debt to the banks and can't claim bankruptcy. Or are in bankruptcy due to illness and medical bills.

[BootinUp]

5. Very well said nt.

[Bonhomme Richard]

6. "Vichy Republicans"...I love it and that will stick n/t

[ailsagirl]

7. Well done, Mr. Burns

[Iwillnevergiveup]

8. Bring back high school civics

and play this speech in every American classroom. When Ken quotes Lincoln, I had tears in my eyes...so moving. He's a national treasure and true patriot...right up there with Garrison Keiller. Those Stanford kids got some good advice, along with a history lesson they'll never forget.

Huge K&R

[oswaldactedalone]

9. Bravo, Mr. Burns

Bravo!!

Should be required listening for all Americans.