This Is The End. Russell Brand - Jeremy Paxman.

Russell Brand appeared on Newsnight with 

Jeremy Paxman to discuss some politics recently.

Russell had guest edited the New Statesman and his political views seem to have cast doubt

upon his credentials to undertake such a task. 

Jeremy fires some taxing questions his way and grills Russell in the same manner he would a fully fledged member of parliament. 

Russell however, responds more eloquently, intelligently and realistically than any politician would under similar questioning. 

This is partly because he can really isn't it, he doesn't have anything on the line by putting his own thoughts into words and  beautifully formed sentences parenthesized with wit and honesty, Russell is not in a position where his career could be irrevocably damaged by stating that the government does little for those who are not in a position to turn a significant profit margin. Russell Brands reputation would only benefit from such statements being made on national television. He's barely even a real person half of the time, more akin to a cartoon character than a human. But he is a comedian isn't he. So maybe it's just for the sake of having a bit of a laugh. Poke some fun at how seriously serious people take serious matters, he can't be serious can he. He makes his living by telling jokes and funny stories, by acting the fool for the amusement of others. The king never invited the jester to make policy now did he, so why should anybody pay attention to what Russell Brand has to say about voting to perpetuate an outdated elitist governing body, the ongoing, unabated destruction of the planet, the exploitation of poor people, the amassing of power, wealth and influence only where power, wealth and influence already exist and all of this only in order to secure a healthy profit margin. 

The reason why is because he makes excellent points and delivers them not only with courage and conviction but with passion too. Put on the spot several times by Paxmans seasoned interviewing skills, Russell responds decisively and conclusively to each question. He cannot help but to jest somewhat during the interview which does seem to vex Paxman a little at times but a fiery monologue from Brand towards the end of the interview demonstrates just how impassioned he is about it. There is a saying, "He who finds humour in hardship has won." well; it's quite clear by the end of the interview that nobody has won and nobody is going to until something changes.