digby: Put Him On TV @maddow.msnbc.com‬

[babylonsister]

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Put Him On TV @maddow.msnbc.com‬
Published by Tom Sullivan on June 9, 2025
Armed only with the truth



After assembling the long rant earlier, I meant to run something humorous. Then I ran across this man addressing national guardsmen outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Los Angeles. He is not hurling rock or bottle or epithets. He’s come armed with truth.

I hate cliche expressions like “speak truth to power.” Usually, because it’s not done as masterfully as this.

Link to tweet

Damn. Put this man on television tonight, Rachel Maddow.

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Have you fought dictatorship today?

EDIT TO ADD: I have read in several places on FB this is Wyatt Russell, Kurt and Goldie Hawn's son. No idea if that's true, but there it is.

Additional edit: https://ew.com/wyatt-russell-not-at-ice-protests-los-angeles-11750801
No, that isn't Wyatt Russell at the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles

[kimbutgar]

1. I hope the MSM also shows this video !

This guy so inspired me!

[babylonsister]

2. He was great, got a bit emotional, and it sure sounds

like he spoke from his heart.

[Upthevibe]

3. babylonsister..............

Thank you so much for posting this.

[Midnight Writer]

4. I see reported that this guy is Wyatt Russell, son of Kurt Russell.

[babylonsister]

5. Thanks, I also read that and came over here to edit op.

Very cool.

[haryn]

6. Inspirational

He's obviously speaking from the depths of his core beliefs, and speaking for so very many of us. It reminds me of when I was young and protesting in S.F. against the Vietnam War. It feels too much like eternal recurrence, but this time, it's actually worse, because Trump has brought the war to us on behalf of a Russian oligarch.

Thank goodness for this man, and the so many others who will stand up and confront the military being used against its fellow citizens.

[Silver Gaia]

7. It does look like Wyatt Russell.

He's not acting here. But his training serves him well.

[patphil]

8. A true American Hero takes a stand for the people.

God bless him!

[proud patriot]

9. This is what needs to be said at every police line we face

I'm sharing this and going to post to Rachel's bluesky .

[slightlv]

10. I think I see a resemblance to Kurt Russell...

through the nose and cheekbones...

It makes me feel good that someone is doing something every single day, it seems like. While we may not be capable of one big beautiful piece of action, lots of little ones add up, I hope.

[progressoid]

11. Sorry, That's Not Wyatt Russell in the Viral L.A. Protest Video

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/wyatt-russell-la-protest-tiktok-viral-1235359482/

[Aviation Pro]

12. If it is Wyatt Russell

Then it’s pure irony that he played Captain America in Falcon (Captain America) and the Winter Soldier and then became U.S. Agent in Thunderbolts.

[LostOne4Ever]

13. Unless he grew his Hair out super fast

It’s not Wyatt Russell. Wyatt Russell had short hair as of April 22nd of this year at the thunderbolts premiere:

This guy is better! He not some rich actor’s kid but a home grown activist not afraid to confront injustice!

[vanlassie]

14. Also the debate has gained this bit of awesomeness

lots of additional eyeballs!

[babylonsister]

17. You're right...

https://ew.com/wyatt-russell-not-at-ice-protests-los-angeles-11750801
No, that isn't Wyatt Russell at the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles

[LogDog75]

15. When I saw the National Guard deployed to LA and saw the video above was this song from Les Miserables

ENJOLRAS
Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!

COMBEFERRE
Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Beyond the barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Courfeyrac:
Then join in the fight
That will give you the right to be free!

ALL
Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!

FEUILLY
Will you give all you can give
So that our banner may advance
Some will fall and some will live
Will you stand up and take your chance?
The blood of the martyrs
Will water the meadows of France!

ALL
Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!
Last Update: April, 27th 2025

[MorbidButterflyTat]

16. Damn

That gave me goosebumps.