Jeremy Paxman vs Russell Brand

[MrMagoo]

I know he's a marmite character on here (Brand.) But every now and then he comes out with some sense. Yesterday's newsnight was an intresting watch:

http://youtu.be/3YR4CseY9pk

Makes some good points but can't see a revolution happening any time soon. Thoughts?

[MrMagoo]

Mark Benson said:

While living in LA, in a $2.5m house.

But it's OK, he was a junkie once, so he's, you know, 'down with the people'....

You see this gets thrown around a lot. It's like people see he's a modern day celebrity with millions in the bank so anything he says will be complete rubbish.

I don't buy that. The fact he's a wealthy individual doesn't mean I should brush everything he says off as complete crap and dismiss it.(Not saying you are either.)

It comes across as jealousy.

He's highlighted some very good points and admits he himself doesnt know how to deal with them but it's plainly obvious the system we have in place doesn't know either.

Edited by MrMagoo on Thursday 24th October 13:05

[MrMagoo]

Well worth a read if you have a break:

http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2013/10/russe...