MTV awards get political from the start

Honestly.. I thought he was hilarious. Oh and the awkward moments where he poked fun at young stars made the show worth-while.

Good for him. He is a bit of a nutter, but he knows what he's doing. He can make some political statements under the guise of his madness and people will hear him.

It's all about speaking up, and not giving a damn about what anyone else thinks or says in criticism. We've become too much of a planet of critics. It's time to cool it for a bit and let people have some voice.

Russell was the only reason I watched the VMAs, he was fantastic. Worth sitting through all the terrible music.

Though the audience really didn't get the British humor. :/

i wanna watch it lol

Yet another moron heard from. Sometimes it is better not to say anything rather than to display to the entire world that you are a fool. MTV should be ashamed. Had he endorsed McCain the liberals would have hung him in effigy.
This is yet another example that McCain is running against not only Obama but the New York Times, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, CNN and other media outlets. If we had an honest media this election would look different.

Best VMAs EVER. He made the show. And i was so surprised at his opening statements and incredibly happy. Hopefully, a few people will listen. Good pick, MTV!

MTV/Hollywood has always been biased towards liberals.

I thought the line about "wear a condom or become republican" was funny.

That's how it should be.

Nothing like being offensive without a purpose.

He's funny, but he hides behind it as do all comedians. Whatever he's hiding from surely should be addressed.

Hate comedy is funny to a point and then it just gets...murky. Surely he could have left the Jonas Brothers alone. I would understand it if they made some remark about him and he just wanted to harass them, but it just seemed like he was irately jealous of their good looks and popularity. It was rather sad and not really funny.

Humor does tend to point to the core person.

MTV made a poor choice...because for every one person that enjoyed it there are 50 who switched the channel. You can be abrasive and be funny but have a valid point not a random drug addicted rant.

i couldn't tell if it was jordan sparks or america ferreria up there. either way that girl was just silly. what makes a person a slut anyway? enjoying sex? i suppose i'm a ho bag then.

I found his outrageous and candid humour refreshing. Pop Culture needs the occasional shake-up, right down to it's candy coated core.

That's the great thing about freedom of speech; people can call him a douche or whatever. If you're offended, you have every right to be.

But don't think for a second that because you didn't like Russell Brand that everybody else didn't. He isn't the first to speak his mind much to the chagrin of others, and hopefully won't be the last.

Some may call his material drug-addicted rants or hate comedy or whatever, but get over it. If you're offended, that's your problem.

mtv is just a crime against intelligence and time.

as is the programming they put on.

as is the music they play.

as is the very thought of it surviving this long in the state it's made itself...

*blegh*

Uh oh. Someone actually exercised their freedom of speech. Lets freak out!

Finally some truth. If everyone doesn't agree, who cares. The politicians who play dirty politics don't give a crap who they insult, why should Russell? At least he is honest.

The MTV crowd of today (brain dead 12-15 yr olds) isn't old enough to vote and, judging by the kind of garbage they subject themselves to by watching MTV, shouldn't be expected to respond to political satire.

Oh, and Britney Spears is a Republican?

Thank the FSM and his Noodly Appendage for keeping that idiot as far from the left as possible!

Americans are descended from the Puritans-- a sexually repressed people with buckle fetishes who left the UK to escape from people like him.

A European who thinks the US should elect Obama. What a news flash...

Aw, geez. Truth? Honesty? Candy-coated, pop-culture shake-ups? Puh-LEEZ! What's it gonna take to get you guys to finally pull your heads out of the asses of any political opportunist who can mentally masturbate you with a little finesse? Your favorite celebrities/political spokespeople can certainly afford to blast everyone who isn't as cool as you and your idols -- they're PAID to lead fools who believe their drivel around by the nose and to ALLEGEDLY support all the ever-so-cool causes that all cool people support with their millions!
PLEASE WAKE UP!!!

Let's not joke ourselves that the VMA is an award that is at the same level as the Grammys. The last couple of years the VMA has gone down hill. They were desperate for ratings.

It's great to see someone showing personality and giving real opinions while in the US limelight - rather than the bland, pre-packaged and predictable drivel most presenters repeat mercilessly.

Although I have never been a fan of the Jonas brothers I thought to make fun of their decision to not have sex was a low blow.

Just out there rockin' the vote.