103 Responses to “Live Streaming: Nelson Mandela’s Funeral”


  1. 1 hopefruit2
    December 14, 2025 at 10:25 pm

    Very nice. :)

  2. 6 Obama Grandmama
    December 14, 2025 at 10:25 pm

    Peace to all

  3. 10 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
    December 14, 2025 at 10:29 pm

    Not in any way to diminish from Madiba’s funeral, but truly to honor it. I think he’d be thrilled to know that at almost 530a in Kyiv the passion for freedom, dignity and respect is pulsating in the #euromaidan …

    • 11 99ts
      December 14, 2025 at 10:31 pm

      We did it again Bob - got a new thread just as we were posting on the old one. Glad to share the honor :) :) - again.

    • 13 hopefruit2
      December 14, 2025 at 10:47 pm

      Yes, I’m certain that Madiba would very much support this and be inspired by it!

    • 15 Vicki
      December 14, 2025 at 11:24 pm

      The media seem to be trying to ignore this huge public outcry. AJA, Guardian are downplaying barely mentioning Ukraine. Powerful big money interests must be threatened. Which side could John McCain possibly be on?
      I remember him flying into Georgia in 2008 to no apparent good purpose then either.
      What happens next to these brave people?

      • 16 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
        December 14, 2025 at 11:47 pm

        “What happens next to these brave people?”

        They’ll determine their destiny because they know no one else is going to do it for them, Vicki.

        Same applies to every American - 4 Nov 2025 will indicate just how many of us get that fact.

  4. 17 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
    December 14, 2025 at 10:35 pm

    Do hope all of you see the art ‘credit’ at the end of Sully’s comment on Ms White Victim, 2013, Megyn Kelly (link in tweet) ….

    • 18 jacquelineoboomer
      December 14, 2025 at 10:40 pm

      That art credit was pretty amazing, wasn’t it, Bob?

      Chips - Thank you so very much for this livestream link. You help us never miss the important things, around the globe. I will try to stay awake to see it.

      • 19 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
        December 14, 2025 at 10:53 pm

        I had to applaud Sully on that one. Not many folk are aware of the Fuhrer’s ‘artistic talent.’

        http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2002/08/19/020819craw_artworld

        If only he had had the courage to knock on the door of Alfred Roller and pursued an apprenticeship with him!! If only ….

    • 20 utaustinliberal
      December 14, 2025 at 11:09 pm

      Yeah Bob, as Chips and 99ts advised on the last thread, I’d stay away from Sullivan. His opinions and writings on race, intelligence and African-Americans is abominable to say the least. He uses race to justify his warped theory that Whites are more intelligent and Blacks are inferior.

      He’s written some very disgusting racist stuff about minorities; especially African-Americans.

      • 21 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
        December 14, 2025 at 11:12 pm

        Am fully aware of all of that UT. That’s not the point I was making. Thank you.

      • 22 jacquelineoboomer
        December 14, 2025 at 11:18 pm

        Playing catch up, but I think I’m the one responsible for bringing Sully here … got carried away with the incredulous proof that Hitler and people who speak offhandedly like the likes of Megyn Kelly are somehow connected in their thinking, although she wouldn’t know that … I had also put Sully out of my mind and had forgotten why! I apologize.

        • 23 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
          December 14, 2025 at 11:22 pm

          Don’t know why you need to apologize, Jacqueline. The deep irony that it was Sully who took down Ms White Victim of 2013, Megyn Kelly, with the young Fuhrer’s very white Jesus and Mary, is something to be leveraged as comprehensively as possible.

          • 24 jacquelineoboomer
            December 14, 2025 at 11:35 pm

            Bob - I like to live on the edge (my version), so if both perspectives have graciously told me not to worry/apologize, then I find I’m in the sorry/not sorry stage … because I can see both points! (And your leveraging comprehensively idea nailed that point for me.) Can ya tell I’m a Libra?

            • 25 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
              December 14, 2025 at 11:43 pm

              :)

              I despise Sully. That’s why I found it so delicious to use him to take down Ms White Victim, 2013 :)

              #FORWARD Together

          • 26 99ts
            December 15, 2025 at 12:53 am

            Sullivan supports gay people and the catholic religion. Megyn spoke incorrectly of Jesus - that is what Sully no doubt went for. (I haven’t read his article, just saw the religious picture under his heading and left). If she (Megyn) had stayed with white Santa - Sullivan would not have said anything. I appreciate that your link made clear the web address so I did not go there. I clicked on JoB’s cause twitter had hidden where it was from.

            I only commented because I like to know where I am going before I click - I love 99.9% of JoB’s links so was not expecting Sullivan.

        • 27 utaustinliberal
          December 14, 2025 at 11:22 pm

          Not to worry Miss J’OB. I personally, just stay away from Sully. Once he showed what he thought of African-Americans and ever since he went private on his new link, he’s been able to spew bile to his heart’s content.

          One would think as a gay person, he’d know what it’s like to be persecuted or condemned by a bunch of bigots for being who you are

          One someone has shown me their true colors, I stay away from that person and don’t promote any of their work.

          But not to worry, Miss J’OB, I know you meant no harm. :D

        • 29 99ts
          December 15, 2025 at 12:49 am

          I accept other peoples views JoB (love most of yours) - I just like to recognize the link so I don’t go there - Bob’s was very clear, so I didn’t click - when twitter shortens things the source is often hidden.

  5. 34 amk for obama
    December 14, 2025 at 10:44 pm

  6. 35 amk for obama
    December 14, 2025 at 10:45 pm

  7. 36 forus50
    December 14, 2025 at 10:46 pm

    I don’t know why McCain fashions himself a diplomat or negotiator. He has admitted in his books that he has a fiery temper. And to my knowledge has never done anything on his little trips overseas to areas of conflict other than international gaffes. I’m sure POTUS is hoping he doesn’t make matters worse. Personally, I don’t think any Senator or Rep of any party should do this type of trip without approval of the State Department. https://twitter.com/nycjim/status/412064166803824642

    • 37 99ts
      December 14, 2025 at 10:55 pm

      He has done nothing positive - but on the negative - he increases the world view that the US is a nation of war. He wastes the time of people looking for real solutions to their problems and he promotes political views that the majority of the US are against.

      The media should concentrate on how long it has been since McCain has spent a night with his wife.

      • 38 forus50
        December 14, 2025 at 11:09 pm

        It’s just shocking that our TMZ/Buzzfeed/CNN infotainment newshounds don’t consider that John and Cindy not sharing the same residence (between their 7 houses!) is not a perfect headline news matter lol.

        • 39 99ts
          December 15, 2025 at 12:40 am

          But if Michelle Obama is not smiling - the Obama marriage is over

          • 40 anniebella
            December 15, 2025 at 9:30 am

            .What is so sad is how low the media have sunk. You used to expect trash from the tabloids, but now you get it from CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, MSNBC. These networks has become no better then Fox news. Meaning they will make up lies, and call it facts. These media people do not like our President.

    • 41 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
      December 14, 2025 at 10:55 pm

      He’s a wretched old man chasing the next photo op … and plenty of folk, Ukrainian and otherwise, have been dissing him big-time for his latest stunt in Kyiv.

  8. 46 amk for obama
    December 14, 2025 at 10:47 pm

  9. 50 forus50
    December 14, 2025 at 10:59 pm

    Looks like something is happening on the livestream. Plane coming in for landing.

  10. 51 amk for obama
    December 14, 2025 at 11:07 pm

  11. 52 hopefruit2
    December 14, 2025 at 11:11 pm

    Oooh I just realized that CSPAN One TV will be carrying the funeral live from 12:30AM. I’m off to set my DVR! :)

  12. 55 Liberal Librarian
    December 14, 2025 at 11:19 pm

    Well, it’s official: I have a fever. Sighs. Time for urgent care tomorrow.

  13. 63 Liberal Librarian
    December 14, 2025 at 11:28 pm

    Ok all, dinner’s been eaten, bed is calling, BBC World is on my tv, and Madiba’s funeral will sing me to sleep. See everyone on the flip.

  14. 64 jacquelineoboomer
    December 14, 2025 at 11:45 pm

    Oh, I’m already tearing up with this grand final tribute for Nelson Mandela.

    • 65 jacquelineoboomer
      December 14, 2025 at 11:50 pm

      The pageantry for such a great man against the simple background of the site is phenomenal.

      • 66 jacquelineoboomer
        December 14, 2025 at 11:58 pm

        I’ve never seen a military event in the hot sun in my experience in this country, without seeing one of the military keel over in a faint. Hope it doesn’t happen here - I’m worrying like their grandma!

  15. 67 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
    December 14, 2025 at 11:50 pm

    bbl … time to prepare some dinner …. take care dear friends, we have many challenges ahead and we have the spirit of Madiba, the memories of those Sandy Hook victims (and many others), and the extraordinary privilege to have President Obama to motivate us to move #FORWARD Together.

  16. 68 dotster3
    December 14, 2025 at 11:51 pm

    And then you win

  17. 70 forus50
    December 14, 2025 at 11:51 pm

    OMG I finally saw a “get covered” ad for Illinois on NBC during SNL. About time they get with the program. A HUGE Dem state for POTUS without a state exchange is just shameful so the LEAST they can do is spend some of the fed money on ads.

  18. 72 daisydem
    December 14, 2025 at 11:51 pm

    LL: take some Bayer aspirin; best thing for a fever and sore throat, plus stay hydrated!

    • 73 57andfemale
      December 15, 2025 at 1:27 am

      amen! Aspirin is still the best. I have a reaction now due to adault asthma issues, but aspirin is still the best. make sure you have something in your stomach. Thecbest.

  19. 74 Alycee (@jazziz2)
    December 15, 2025 at 12:07 am

    CNN International will carry service live at 1:00 am est.

  20. 76 jacquelineoboomer
    December 15, 2025 at 12:39 am

    Prince Charles is doing a good job representing.

    • 77 jacquelineoboomer
      December 15, 2025 at 12:45 am

      And I believe the Prince of Monaco is there, although I’m too tired to remember his name. Maybe Albert. Wish this were being shown on U.S. TV, so I could DVR it.

  21. 78 globalcitizenlinda
    December 15, 2025 at 12:50 am

    here comes

  22. 79 prettyfoot58
    December 15, 2025 at 1:01 am

    How Elegant is this march

  23. 80 globalcitizenlinda
    December 15, 2025 at 1:03 am

    Now feeling sad! These are the final moments

  24. 81 hopefruit2
    December 15, 2025 at 1:05 am

    CNN is now carrying it - of course they’re talking over the ceremony…

  25. 82 prettyfoot58
    December 15, 2025 at 1:06 am

    How many miles have they walked….

  26. 83 globalcitizenlinda
    December 15, 2025 at 1:10 am

    Contrast with the hills is very pongiant

  27. 84 globalcitizenlinda
    December 15, 2025 at 1:13 am

    Oprah and Stedman

  28. 85 99ts
    December 15, 2025 at 1:23 am

    I’m watching BBC - the truth that his life is over can no longer be put aside. I am glad I lived in his times

  29. 86 amk for obama
    December 15, 2025 at 1:27 am

    bbc has a good coverage.

  30. 89 jacquelineoboomer
    December 15, 2025 at 1:34 am

    This is such a glorious familial, national, religious, and cultural ceremony. But its simplicity is the real key to why it is so beautiful to watch from afar, and I really wish I were in attendance. These people have come here - and we are all watching - because of one man who started life in simple surroundings, but had the spirit in him to move mountains. The only real tragedy is that Nelson Mandela was separated from his family and culture and life’s work for those 27 years, but nothing could kill his spirit and he went on to even greater things, which left an impact on the world. I’m not meaning to turn religious myself, although I believe he’s certainly in a better place with the angels, and I certainly would not liken this man of earth to Jesus, but I am thinking of the poem “One Solitary Life,” as I go off now to watch this quietly. Rest in peace, Nelson Mandela, even though everyone’s having a terrible time letting you go.

    One Solitary Life: http://www.catholicgarden.com/one.html

    • 90 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
      December 15, 2025 at 1:49 am

      “These people have come here – and we are all watching – because of one man who started life in simple surroundings, but had the spirit in him to move mountains. The only real tragedy is that Nelson Mandela was separated from his family and culture and life’s work for those 27 years, but nothing could kill his spirit and he went on to even greater things, which left an impact on the world.”

      Beautiful tribute, Jacqueline!

    • 91 Alycee (@jazziz2)
      December 15, 2025 at 1:52 am

      Beautiful!

  31. 93 Alycee (@jazziz2)
    December 15, 2025 at 1:38 am

    Here is printed program:

  32. 94 Alycee (@jazziz2)
    December 15, 2025 at 1:46 am

  33. 95 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
    December 15, 2025 at 1:47 am

    It is quite moving to be listening, in real time, to this tribute to President Nelson Mandela.

  34. 97 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
    December 15, 2025 at 1:57 am

    How wonderful that Oprah attended!

  35. 98 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
    December 15, 2025 at 2:01 am

    “He has joined the A Team of the ANC …” what a powerful image!

  36. 99 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
    December 15, 2025 at 2:24 am

    Hope all of you will have the opportunity to listen to a recorded version of this celebration of the life of President Nelson Mandela.

    • 100 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
      December 15, 2025 at 2:57 am

      One of the finest tributes to President Mandela - and all of South Africa, the African Continent, and humanity - was delivered by the President of Malawi, Joyce Banda!!!

      Do try to listen to it!!

  37. 101 Bobfr (aka Our4thEstate)
    December 15, 2025 at 2:47 am

    Urge all of you to read the article linked in this tweet ….

  38. 102 No Child Left Behind
    December 15, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Good Morning Everyone.

    Hope you all had a good night.


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