Extremism john cleese biography

This monologue by John Cleese of Monty Python, was filmed in 1987 (see transcript below).

Who would have thought that it would be so pertinent 30 years later. Americans United tips our hat to one of the finest and most prescient comedians of all times.

"Seriously though we've heard a lot about extremism recently.

A nastier, harsher atmosphere everywhere.

Extremism john cleese biography wikipedia

More abuse and bother boy behavior less friendliness and tolerance and respect for parents.

Alright but what we never hear about extremism is its advantages. Well the biggest advantage of extremism is that it makes you feel good because it provides you with enemies.

Let me explain...


The great thing about having enemies is that you can pretend that all the badness in the whole world is in your enemies and all the goodness in the whole world is in you.

Attractive isn't it?

So if you have a lot of anger and resentment in you anyway and you therefore enjoy abusing people then you can preten