Lord Sacks: 'Today's politicians are too political' - BBC Newsnight
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- Philosopher, author and former Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks reflects on the state of UK politics and the politicians we need for the future.
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With a political crisis and a Brexit stalemate, do we have a moral imperative to compromise?
And what have we done to deserve our current crop of politicians?
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What a wise and wonderful man.
He is spot on - 'Today's politicians are too political' The house of commons should be a mobile free zone. Everyone constantly check emails from pressure groups, how there stocks are responding and getting the latest from the focus group. Put the blasted phone away and think what's best for the country. True democracy is dynamic. What was right yesterday may not be right today. A sober second look is always a good policy. Why does a woodworker measure three times then cut once??
This guy is spot on; especially about the importance of preserving democratic faith. As Churchill said it's the best system out of a number of systems that are even worse.
well said Victor
@@KEENSVIDEOS thanks. In my view to allow Parliament to get away with this, will begin an evil precedent, and percolate the idea in the minds of the establishment, that democratic processes can be subverted by clever sleight of argument. We can't have this.
Victor Alaike - Juncker has openly advocated Monnet’s tactic of coercion by stealth.
@@sherbetdab1200 . I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case, because that's not outside of the character of these proceedings, we have witnessed so far between the UK and his EU. The thesis that a single central body that dictates to all in a vacuum, can maintain world peace has already proven itself to be a failure; just look at Greece and others.
@@sherbetdab1200 That's been there model of operation from day one.
Exactly. Without democracy, we barely exist. No matter which way the vote went, it should be respected. The people have to know they can change a government if that government loses its way.
Lord Jonathan Sacks is one of the most thoughtful and inspiring individuals around. Many of his books and pamphlets over the years have been very timely and prophetic. At a time of political deadlock and hysteria, his is a kind we need to heed more attention to.
if only he could be like that all the time .. instead of talking so much shit when it comes to addressing the thorny issue of Israel..
Outstanding, thank you.
She likes the sound of her own voice....Lord Sacks appeared to be enlightening to Emily.
The Rabbi is right. Deliver Brexit or there’ll be political hell to pay. And we all know from history what can follow after that.
That's what you took from that is it?
Tell the BBC to stop bringing American media culture over here then.
Is what way did you think so?
Emily was almost spitting blood talking about Brexit, she needs to work on the expression of her disgust if she wishes to keep pretending she's neutral.
Emily Maitlis may have learned something in this interview.
She looked a bit shocked to me.
@Jay Alex Might have learned not to interview intelligent people about democracy who cannot have their views sidelined by accusations of racism, she had nothing.
@@rogerbennett9641 That sounds about right!
Another wonderful lecture by rabbi Jonathan Sacks. on politics As he said. There is much anger and noise and politicians. should consider the us rather than the I. One has lost a great man,a learned. man. who saw politics as it is today May his family have long life
His views are clear. He's also very fair in his views. I wish more powerful people would sound so thoughtful and be clearly considering all points of view.
"We are part of the same team, and malice towards none and Charity for ALL"? That must be how a woman like myself who worked damn hard straight from school a 40 hour week job for minimum age only(no child benefits or working tax credits) and paying All my meagre wages away in high illegal Poll and Council taxes for the right to No Family life of my own, was given the Charitable Sanctioned Jobseekers Allowance of £33.00 a week(£4.70 a day for 6 months) to live off of after working full-time for over 20 years, which really Fucked up my once good Heath and now I have a chronic health condition. Some CHARITY!!!!! Also "Today's politicians are too political"? What is the point of politics if those who preach it, do not practice what they preach! As Brecht rightly states, "The worst illiterate is the political illiterate.....he doesn't know the cost of life, the price of the bean, of the fish, of the flour, of the rent, of the shoes and of the medicine, all depends on political decisions.The imbecile doesn't know that from his political ignorance is born the prostitute, the abandoned child, and the worst thieves of all, the bad politician, corrupted and flunky of the national and multinational companies".
the conduct of a narrowly selected media is as much of problem as career politicians and the public falsely accused {in my opinion} of being ignorant and bigoted.
Respect Democracy...that's what politician's need to do.
And people. Democracy entails respecting, understanding and compromising opposing views.
I agree and I think it has been imported from American political culture
Yuri Bezmenov ex KGB explains the madness of the neo cultural Marxists
Democratic faith I like and respect you for that sir thanks. Back to basics is the only solution! 👏🏾🙌🏾💯
A fine example of elitesplaining from a high profile member of the PMCC (Political, Media and Celebrity Class). A fortunate individual, indeed: he sits in the Upper Chamber of the people's legislature without having to bother to garner so much as a single vote from the electors. And has the effrontery to lecture about the importance of democracy! The interviewer fails miserably to question this appalling hypocrisy. Moreover, his fellow member of the PMCC can barely control neither her anti-Brexit stance - and that of the disgracefully biased organisation for which she "works" - nor her disgust at the stupid, ill-informed, uneducated citizens who voted to leave.
The people are too political, more so than the politicians..
The biggest Prima Donna of them all is Boris Johnson
Just what Thatcher wanted the 'individual state' everyone for themselves. After all "there's no such thing as society" - Thatcher, 1987
When she said "There's no such thing as society" she was saying that 'society' doesn't help people, the Government has to.
Take quotes into context.
Correct.
such a powerful speech...
he has an infectious laugh
Well spoken lord sacks
The next PM for GB?
Lord Sacks. You got my attention---the news lately is just a blur, you talk truth.
Easy for Lord Sacks to say, for he cannot be sacked by voters.
Wise words. It’s a pity though that for democracy’s sake, we have to accept the first referendum result like good parents have to accept their children’s mistakes.
Brilliant. I must listen for everyone working in or merely following politics today. The cult of individualism and far right politics is a threat that must be stopped.
Grace and good will need to reemerge to save the nation.
Why is this Gentleman not our Prime Minister???
Riad, regrettably people don’t want to hear rational fact based argument. The lunatics are currently running the asylum.
Are you mad, he would actually work for the common good, that's not allowed.
@John Brighton if you say so Pepsi
A significant number of people stopped voting because they became disengaged, the times I heard the phase. particularly from the young "I don't do politics". This resulted in parliament and the media becoming disconnected from these non voters who were not reflecting their opinions at the ballot box. The only people voting were the tribals and the engaged, I heard someone from an ethnic minority saying that it had become common knowledge that all minorities should vote for the Labour party. Are our universities using their position of influence to pursue a particular political agenda? The brexit referendum reengaged a significant number of people who had never voted for a long time, the result shock and disbelief from the political and media class because they were living in a bubble called Westminster!
damn she freezes! 4:54
How many of you fell for his sympathetic spiel fooled you all didn't he.
Thank you, a great interview. In today‘s world learning from history is so often forgotten!
I can't tell if he's a socialist or conservative. One nation?
Thats the economy upon which people well being depends on, could not care less about left and right. Its just a distraction from the real issues and a way to galvanise people into opposition.
He believes in whatever is best for his people at that particular time.
That's the trouble with the left/right model. Someone who advocates for more cultural homogeneity alongside a stronger social safety net doesn't fit, and yet many Britons do fall into this group (hence the 'redkip' phenomenon). I'd assume Sacks is somewhere between One Nation toryism and Blue Labour soft-socialism
this man has a lot of pleasantries but i don't buy his judgement -
"but muh economic damage"
I think going to religious leaders for any kind of assistance should be a thing of the past.
Why?
@@soulboygabicci5681 because they have demonstrated they believe in things that are preposterous, therefor they are completely without authority to speak on any subject. Would you trust a dentist that says they had been abducted by aliens? Would you trust a lawyer who believed the earth was flat?
@@Tamaxlia . Well to be truthful, it's not the "religious" who assign to your theories but secular people, people who have no foundation. The country is a mess because there's a moral and spiritual vacuum not because of beliefs in flat earths or alien abductions which by the way, add to the vacuum.
You are saying believing in the tooth fairy is different to believing in the easter bunny. Religion has absolutely no moral authority, the bible, for example clearly advocates for genocide in multiple sections. Try not to be so preposterous.
@@Tamaxlia . You know nothing about the Bible except what has been told to you by your secular teachers. You don't even know why whole groups of people were wiped out. No.....you're preposterous.
He outclassed her, utterly, on the doom and gloom Brexit leading questions.
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He's brilliant. Such wise words
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Wise words, but they'll be lost on her.
Tom Bristowe On you too, apparently.
Tom Bristowe, Got it in one.She,s just not listening.
The EU did not expect us to be so proud of who we are ✊
Gosh, is he positioning himself for some kind of government of national unity?
He was on Thought For The Day again this morning exuding an air of wisdom and kindliness. But he is central to the divisiveness he speaks about.
I believe this advice does not apply to Brexit negotiated by Teresa May but to Tusk, Juncker and so on.
I have to agree with this gentleman,As much as I feel that the Lords should be done away with and a elected upper house should be installed,I do blame the MSM for much of Britains woes
If the Elite don't do what we say, when we tell them to do it, then grab your pitch forks.
He talking about the L word Emily, legitimacy is more important than the economic damage, without legitimacy democracy fails.
Tommy robinson is the biggest scape goat in the country and anger is a fundemental response in anybody with any moral values. Those with no morality feel no anger.
It sounds just like a subtle endorsement for The Brexit Party! A people's party. Led by those that have actually been in trade negotiations and can get the best deal for the country, not for themselves. It's just a case of belief and trust, whereby Westminster have been shown to have neither.
Sorry ur wrong in many ways. Certain things cant be compromised. Weve lost it due to 50 years of sell outs by MPs. Z
Lord Ball Sacks
Well played sir
He's a Remoaner, now he's virtue signalling.
so infuriating that sometimes this guy can talk perfect sense and wisdom ..
but when it comes to Israel - i only hear him speaking silly platitudes and a habit of labeling most people who forthrightly disagree with him as "antisemitic"
... that's the thing
@Thrustin Von Helmut
oh feck ..
can't believe that it slipped my mind that there are genuine antisemites - to fulfill his occasional wet dream..
@Rallan
someone blacked (freudian slip - Blocked) my reply to you..
don't know if they were "virtue signalling" with that ??
i was saying that giving comedians a hard time for their embarrassing jokes would probably be a good example of "virtue signalling".. but that this guy was simply making valid points..
Yeah, pretty nervy of the former Chief Rabbi to support Israel.
@@billcoleman4258
"pretty nervy of the former Chief Rabbi to support Israel"
no .. not at all.. standard practice of lazy weak-willed morally bankrupt politicians - to accomadate and promote any ethnocentric agenda of the ethnic group that they are selling themselves to - regardless of how oppressive or murderous the outcome..
Corbyn for PM
Democratic faith I like and respect you for that sir thanks. Back to basics is the only solution! 👏🏾🙌🏾💯