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This might be the only time almost all of Twitter agree with Russell Brand This might be the only time almost all of Twitter agree with Russell Brand
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Two weeks ago, cries of ‘Hypocrite’ sprang from headlines and angrily congested timelines, as social housing campaigner Russell Brand once more became the subject of negative media scrutiny.Two weeks ago, cries of ‘Hypocrite’ sprang from headlines and angrily congested timelines, as social housing campaigner Russell Brand once more became the subject of negative media scrutiny.
The Sun ran an entire story about the alleged tax affairs of the company the comedian rents his Hoxton loft apartment from, claiming it banked offshores. This, the paper alleged, stood at odds with Brand’s repeat insistence on proper tax regulations on big businesses.The Sun ran an entire story about the alleged tax affairs of the company the comedian rents his Hoxton loft apartment from, claiming it banked offshores. This, the paper alleged, stood at odds with Brand’s repeat insistence on proper tax regulations on big businesses.
Last week, he appeared cool, calmer and quieter than anyone could ever remember seeing him when he sat on the Question Time panel opposite Nigel Farage. He was criticised by several members of the audience for preaching social reform without the intention of running for parliament. He also labelled the Ukip leader a "pound shop Enoch Powell". Last week, he appeared cool, calmer and quieter than anyone could ever remember seeing him when he sat on the Question Time panel opposite Nigel Farage. He was criticised by several members of the audience for preaching social reform without the intention of running for parliament. He also labelled the Ukip leader a "pound shop Enoch Powell". This week, however, has seen something of a multi-media turn-around for the star after his BBC Three documentary, Russell Brand: End the Drugs War, aired last night.
This week, however, has seen something of a multi-media turn-around for the star after his BBC Three documentary, Russell Brand: End the Drugs War, aired last night.
The hour-long special featured the comedian being as extroverted and tactile and verbose as anyone would expect from an hour-long special featuring Russell Brand.The hour-long special featured the comedian being as extroverted and tactile and verbose as anyone would expect from an hour-long special featuring Russell Brand.
But this time, as a reformed addict himself, it was on a subject he could truly relate to.But this time, as a reformed addict himself, it was on a subject he could truly relate to.
So he gallivanted to the UN, he conversed with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, he shadowed an addict from the street into prison and back onto the street again in order to highlight his belief treating addiction is a health issue, and not a criminal problem.So he gallivanted to the UN, he conversed with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, he shadowed an addict from the street into prison and back onto the street again in order to highlight his belief treating addiction is a health issue, and not a criminal problem.
He outlined his tried and tested theory that the best way to aid those with drug dependency issues is through abstinence and compassion – not jail sentences and homelessness. And he was applauded for his efforts on Twitter in a manner rarely agreed by so many:He outlined his tried and tested theory that the best way to aid those with drug dependency issues is through abstinence and compassion – not jail sentences and homelessness. And he was applauded for his efforts on Twitter in a manner rarely agreed by so many:
End the drugs war BBC3 last night @rustyrockets compelling compassionate but most of all right on the money!! Brilliant#CameronMustGoEnd the drugs war BBC3 last night @rustyrockets compelling compassionate but most of all right on the money!! Brilliant#CameronMustGo
The war on drugs clearly isn't working and too many people are suffering because of it. Good on @rustyrockets for his v vocal stance on thisThe war on drugs clearly isn't working and too many people are suffering because of it. Good on @rustyrockets for his v vocal stance on this
Over exposed as he is, @rustyrockets documentary on the war on drugs (the thing, not the band) was actually really good.Over exposed as he is, @rustyrockets documentary on the war on drugs (the thing, not the band) was actually really good.
Watching Russell Brand's doc on the futile war on drugs. A health problem or a crime problem? Excellent stuff.Watching Russell Brand's doc on the futile war on drugs. A health problem or a crime problem? Excellent stuff.
Watching @rustyrockets on @bbcthree interesting and insightful approach to the War on Drugs...Not about blindly kicking in doors...#TreatmentWatching @rustyrockets on @bbcthree interesting and insightful approach to the War on Drugs...Not about blindly kicking in doors...#Treatment
Just watched @rustyrockets excellent programme on drugs policy, addiction, and the war on drugs - must see: http://t.co/GM8v6inNyJJust watched @rustyrockets excellent programme on drugs policy, addiction, and the war on drugs - must see: http://t.co/GM8v6inNyJ
End the drugs war BBC3 last night @rustyrockets compelling compassionate but most of all right on the money!! Brilliant #CameronMustGoEnd the drugs war BBC3 last night @rustyrockets compelling compassionate but most of all right on the money!! Brilliant #CameronMustGo
Who saw @rustyrockets on BBC3 re:WarOnDrugs? Watch on @bbc3_iplayer if not. Class. Good work, all concerned.Who saw @rustyrockets on BBC3 re:WarOnDrugs? Watch on @bbc3_iplayer if not. Class. Good work, all concerned.
Russell Brand, The War on Drugs - really interesting documentary on BBC 3 last night. Check it out on BBC iPLAYER. CGRussell Brand, The War on Drugs - really interesting documentary on BBC 3 last night. Check it out on BBC iPLAYER. CG
“@rustyrockets: The bbc3 drug doc I did is on iplayer http://t.co/3zP4gwKmXE” just watched this. Very well done.“@rustyrockets: The bbc3 drug doc I did is on iplayer http://t.co/3zP4gwKmXE” just watched this. Very well done.
The programme ends with Brand giving evidence at a Home Affairs Select Committee on the UK’s existing drugs laws.The programme ends with Brand giving evidence at a Home Affairs Select Committee on the UK’s existing drugs laws.
"If the system isn't working, change the system!" he shouts by way of conclusion."If the system isn't working, change the system!" he shouts by way of conclusion.
He appears to have changed his own, too.He appears to have changed his own, too.