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10 people who absolutely agreed with Russell Brand's Newsnight rant

The comedian didn’t go down well with many, but he has some fans.

RUSSELL BRAND APPEARED on Newsnight last night to discuss his new book Revolution, a manifesto for a new Britain that hopes to empower the people rather than the politicians.

In a discussion with presenter Evan Davis he was criticised by many online for his shouty argument style and constant interrupting. He also bashed capitalism, the media, and claimed that there must be more to 9/11 than we’ve been told.

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Please someone warn me if Russell Brand is due to give an interview again. I never want to have to go through that again #newsnight
— Lummel (@fuzzle7777) October 23, 2014

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But some people thought he owned it.

1. He showed up Davis

Evan Davis is terrible, made to look an idiot by Russell Brand #newsnight
— George Bernard Shaw (@Melonhead999) October 23, 2014

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2. Was SPOT ON

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3. He used his voice

Actually that #newsnight round 2 with @rustyrockets is brilliant. Find it and watch it. Total fair play to Russell for using his voice.
— Millie 💙 (@Millie_77) October 23, 2014

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4. He gets their votes

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5. You just don’t understand

Some people on twitter completely missing the point Russell Brand was trying to make on #Newsnight
— Lewis (@LewisCarter5) October 23, 2014

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6. He just gets better

With each #newsnight interview, I find myself agreeing with Russell Brand more and more
— Sufiya Patel (@sufiyapatel) October 23, 2014

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7. And makes us want to be better

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8. It’s just banter, mate

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9. Snob

Cultural snobs focus on Russell Brand's flaws but he's challenging authority, reaching an audience and actually has some points #newsnight
— Gaza is illegally occupied under international law (@JeSuisFedUp) October 23, 2014

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10. You can’t handle the truth

"The BBC shamefully supported a No vote" Russell Brand telling it like it is. #newsnight #IndyScot #the45
— Andrew Neary - @andrewneary.bsky.social (@andrewneary) October 23, 2014

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Here’s the interview, what side are you on?

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10 people who absolutely agreed with Russell Brand's Newsnight rant

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1. He showed up Davis

2. Was SPOT ON

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3. He used his voice

4. He gets their votes

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5. You just don’t understand

6. He just gets better

7. And makes us want to be better

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8. It’s just banter, mate

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9. Snob

10. You can’t handle the truth