Interview with an Arkansas "Redneck"
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- Опубліковано 18 сер 2016
- **See updates about Bill in the comments**
On my journey through the Southern US summer 2016, my first interview was with good 'ole boy Bill Jones. He shared about his life, his outlook on the world, and why he flies the Confederate flag.
5/15/22 - This episode is now affiliated with our nonprofit The Periphery Foundation (theperiphery.org). See fundraiser for Bill on this video page.
Or, DONATE TO BILL at our GoFundMe for him: www.gofundme.com/f/tipping-ar...
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7-6-22 UPDATE: BILL 5 Premiere: ua-cam.com/video/t7n7USUbq10/v-deo.html
5-9-22 UPDATE: WE'RE GOING BACK TO ARKANSAS - This Wednesday, May 11 (on Jo's Birthday), Bill's holding a memorial service for his dear Norma Jo. We'll be attending to support Bill, to deliver any gifts or donations we gather, and then to sit down with Bill and check in on his new life, now living alone.
Obviously, it's been hard. So we want to be there for Bill during this time--and we want you to be there with us. So we're making a video to share and connect you all with Bill. In fact, he's been so grateful for the support, that he recently wrote me a letter saying the following to all of you:
"Brandon, do something for me. Thank everyone on UA-cam. That the Redneck said I love them. That they have helped me during this spot that I am in, and God bless everyone everywhere."
We'll be collecting anything people would like us to take to Bill--be it a cash donation to his GoFundMe www.gofundme.com/f/tipping-arkansas-bill-to-help-and-say-thanks, a gift you'd like to offer, or just some words of support.
Thanks for watching and caring,
-Brandon
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3-27-22 UPDATE: SAD NEWS, Early Friday morning, March 25, Jo passed away at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
She and Bill were together 22 years.
"Everywhere I look, she's right there," Bill said to me on the phone yesterday as he looked around their trailer.
With all that is on his heart and mind, we're hoping to reduce finances as one of his concerns. We've started a special fundraiser to help Bill and to honor Jo: www.givemn.org/story/1gjawf Anything you can chip in goes a long way toward expenses associated with Jo's memorial service and with Bill's adjustment to life--now just him, their dogs, Newt and Scout, and their donkey, Gus.
As seen in this video above, Bill was cared for by Jo this past fall and winter as he battled back from COVID and COPD. Now alone, Bill battles the grief of losing his partner.
Thanks for watching and caring.
We'll be sure to get back down to see Bill in the not-too-distant future. And in the near future, look for a tribute video to Norma Jo.
-Brandon
UPDATE: 12/5/21 - NEW ARKANSAS BILL! - ua-cam.com/video/GS0JRfTZmXg/v-deo.html
When we arrived to Bill's last month, he was gravely ill. But with the help of his friends, family, AND the support of all of you right here on this channel, Bill overcame his fears about going to the hospital. There, he would be diagnosed with COPD and COVID-19, slowly get better over the next month, and is now back home with his dogs, donkey, and ladyfriend, Jo.
This episode isn't lighthearted like the previous three. It is, however, more revealing--and it coincides with The Periphery's mission to help those whose stories we share.
Hope you can join tomorrow night as we premiere this powerful episode in the Arkansas Bill series, right here on The Periphery!
Watch the trailer here: ua-cam.com/video/SBVnVoC5Rz0/v-deo.html
11/18: It's Give to the Max Day. We're raising money to help Bill. Would you chip in? Click here: www.givemn.org/story/I6y60f
This day is GiveMN.org's annual event raising money for Minnesota nonprofits. This year, The Periphery Foundation was selected to be a part for our mission sharing people's stories and helping with their lives. We're using this day to help Bill and Jo (and their dogs and donkey) following his recent hospitalization and their housing situation.
Thanks so much for your support. This work helping Bill, Jo, and the many others whose stories we're yet to share is just getting started!
10/29/2021: BILL'S SICK, EVERYONE. We arrived earlier this month to find him bed-ridden and needing an ambulance. He was taken to a Fort Smith hospital and diagnosed with COPD and COVID. Today he's in quarantine and hanging in there. But he's got a ways to go. Meanwhile, his lady, Jo, is home trying to care for the animals and pay the bills.
Our ongoing GoFundMe for Bill has been re-energized with people donating. Please add to it if you can: www.gofundme.com/tipping--arkansas-bill-to-help-and-say-thanks
Also, we're still making a video about this visit--only now it's about Bill's road to better health and how these videos (and people's comments) are encouraging him to get better. We just released the trailer for this upcoming video. Watch here: ua-cam.com/video/SBVnVoC5Rz0/v-deo.html
10/6/2021: ONE WEEK FROM TODAY, we're driving south down to Bill and Jo's home in Arkansas to film Bill #4! He's got an adventure lined up for the day for us, to record and share with you. Then, one month from now (or so), we'll hold the premiere of this new episode right here on The Periphery. We set up a GoFundMe for Bill and Jo, who'll get every dollar donated (after fees). Donate here: www.gofundme.com/tipping--arkansas-bill-to-help-and-say-thanks
See you soon, Bill!
11/2/2020: UPDATED GoFundMe LINK: www.gofundme.com/tipping--arkansas-bill-to-help-and-say-thanks
8/7/20 UPDATE: DONATIONS TO BILL - After releasing Bill #3 ua-cam.com/video/Dbk9MXFyXks/v-deo.html, viewers began to ask about ways to give a few bucks to Bill. So we now have the GoFundMe for Bill and Jo up and running.
We tried this time to come up with a direct way for people to give to Bill, but he's pretty limited with technology. So this GoFundMe is the best way for now. Bill and Jo will receive every single dollar donated here.
Thank you for your kind hearts. -Brandon
7/28/2020 UPDATE: OUT NOW - Arkansas Bill #3: A Day in the Life
Watch here: ua-cam.com/video/Dbk9MXFyXks/v-deo.html
7/3/2020 UPDATE:
We finally did it! Last weekend, my filmmaking friend, Paul, and I visited Bill for the long-awaited third video. This time around, I spent half-a-day with Bill, who showed me a thing or two about life in the hills. Look for a preview of this video soon. And then later this month, look for the full-length Video #3 with Bill Jones, Arkansas Redneck. Thanks for your patience.
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6/10/2020 UPDATE:
I got a call Sunday from an unrecognized number. The voice on the other end, however, was quite familiar. Bill called.
We arranged for the long-awaited Video #3. I'll be heading down there the end of this month! And more than just an interview, I'm going to spend half-a-day with him. A Day in the Life of Bill -- where he shows me his fishing spot, how he trains his dogs to catch raccoons, and other elements of his Arkansas life.
Stay tuned. And like the previous video, I'm going to bring him donations. So if you'd like to offer a little something Bill's way, let me know by emailing me at brandon@theperiphery.com. Last time, in addition to the donations, we also had greeting cards and even Christmas cookies (it was a December visit:)
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9/20/2019 UPDATE:
My phone rang this morning. Still in bed, I looked at the screen to see an Arkansas number. I wondered...
Yep, it was Bill.
He'd gotten my letter and check from the donations in our latest GoFundMe campaign for him. ( www.gofundme.com/f/back-to-arkansas-bill-a-donation-and-new-video ) It wasn't much this time. Just $100 or so. But he certainly appreciates it. (And the window is always open if you'd like to send Bill a couple of bucks to thank him and his gal Jo for sharing themselves and their lives with us.)
In fact, we are going to get to see Bill again:)
Video #3 has been confirmed.
During our call, he invited me down to his place to show us how he and Jo are doing. PLUS, this time he wants to take me around his place to show me what a day in the life of Bill is like. Fishing, hunting, trapping, dogs, and who know what else? We're planning the trip for later this fall.
Because of this development, any further funds contributed to the GoFundMe linked above will hand-delivered to Bill. If you'd like to earmark the donation for a specific purchase, let me know and I'll get it for Bill--and deliver it personally this fall.
I'll be in touch as we confirm the dates of the visit.
Thanks for coming along!
-Brandon
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5/12/2019 UPDATE: IT'S ON. I've started another GoFundMe for Bill and am planning to make Video#3.
Give a few dollars to Bill right here: www.gofundme.com/back-to-arkansas-bill-a-donation-and-new-video
The comments on Bill's videos have never died down. His spirit is contagious--and the desire to lend him a helping hand persists since the days of my first visit and video a few years back. Since our second video in December 2017, it's been my hope to return for video #3. If this fundraiser can raise at least $500, I'll do so next month.
Video #1 (above) introduced us to Bill.
Video #2 (ua-cam.com/video/s9l6QZIdunY/v-deo.html) followed-up with Bill, saw Bill's reaction to our gift of $575, and then surprised us with his girlfriend stepping up on camera:
Video #3? My hope is to not just visit Bill, but to spend half-a-day with the guy to experience his day-to-day living.
But first things first.
All the money raised here will go directly to Bill. I will take none of it for myself. If we can raise $500, I'll deliver it myself and make Video #3. If it's less than $500, I'll simply mail him a check. We got four weeks to make this happen. I'm penciling in June 7 as my departure date.
Thanks for your interest in Bill. He is continually impressed and touched by the support and concern of strangers.
-Brandon
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1/29/2019 UPDATE: For those asking, I did return last month to see Bill on my way to Houston for filming my documentary series on homelessness in America. Unfortunately, I only met Bill's barking dogs. So instead of a third follow-up (follow up video #2 is here ua-cam.com/video/s9l6QZIdunY/v-deo.html&feature=youtu.be), I left Bill and Jo (his lady) a note wishing them well along with some $. I will stop by again when the time is right. Thanks for watching, and thanks for caring about Bill:)
-Brandon
I love him
Plop The way I see it, he's touched/taught a lot of viewers by opening himself up for this interview. If, by doing so, he inspires people to want to give back, I think that's terrific.
What harms and enables laziness is when people get something for nothing.
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This is the type of guy to give you one of those weird quests in a fallout series game.
Hahahaha, fucking'a
And red dead redemption😂😂😂
Vincent Rao You mean strangers and freaks mission in the north western part of the GTA 5 Map
noonan no-bark
“I lost my shoe ova yonder can ya help meh find it”
Nothing wrong with this dude.
SPIRIT DOT
ticks are all over the South, they come out during the summer
LOL....you dipshit,....ticks are like mosquito's in the South,...they are EVERYWHERE! Whether he's a nasty ass or not is yet to be decided, but that you're a dumbass was clearly just proven.
SPIRIT DOT how the fuck does that make him a nasty ass? You obviously don't live in the south dip shit. Ticks are bad here. I will take ticks in the south over all the libtards in California or whatever liberal state you live in anyday.
Too bad he says that he just like the flag ,this is the kind of people Trump likes.
@Nicole Shelton then you've never been outside or you're just a liar
Bill Jones is probably the most American name I've ever heard
@@beaucaspar3990 odd thing to say
@@phlakk2472 He flies the Confederate flag not the United States Flag. He's an Arkansas man, a southerner.
@@beaucaspar3990 i dont support the confederate flag but hes not flying it as a hate symbol. back in the day, the confedarate flag was all over the place as a sign of rebellion, not traitors and pro slavery idealisms. hes still an american and seems like a genuinely nice guy
@@beaucaspar3990 he's American through and through
@@Melkor54 I’m sure he would disagree.
“Quit sending all the money overseas and help the people over here who really need it”
SPOKEN LIKE A TRUE GODDAMN GOOD AMERICAN!
And I bet he votes Republican where they send all the jobs oversees lmao
facts. US got TOO MUCH military base overseas. if 10% comes back it will aid THE US greatly!
Ukraine
@@GSquid92 fuck them we need to help ourselves rn
Well America is taking all the wealth of ther countries, they must pay.
I'm black and like the fact that he blames no one for his poverty.
@pathstogodbyfaithcom You're mad
@pathstogodbyfaithcom I'm a Christian aswell. Go to mass pretty much every Sunday I can but the way you're going on you need to calm down for the love of God. Keep it to yourself
Anarchist Workers, Unite!, No u
Because white people dont blame others when they mess up in life, only minorities do that...
pathstogodbyfaithcom states rights if you travel to the south like a have that is what they will tell you. The Civil War was not Slavery it was State rights vs Federal rights. Ex of ONE OF THESE RIGHTS: The confederates believed states should decide if they could keep slavery. Union believed National government should decide. The Confederates did not give up their lives so people could be in chains although it does seem that way, you have to think outside the box, the Confederates really fought for their freedom against what THEY BELIEVED was a tyrannical government. Sounds familiar? 1776.....
‘I couldn’t wait for success, so I went ahead without it’
no one successful waits for success they chase it.
Hahahahhahahahahahajajajajahahahahaha
He didn't sell his soul for a dream, and 6 figure paycheck. Good for him
Is he ripping anybody off?? Is he bothering anybody? He's okay by me.
@TrappinPanda
Tell that to lottery winners and the kids of rich people
I respect the fact that the interviewer gave this man his respect and asked respectful questions in a respectful manner. That really showed maturity and understanding and i respect that. Thank you.
You're welcome:)
@@ThePeriphery after 4 years you still r respond🤯🤯
@@ThePeriphery crazy
Well expressed Spinning!
i was thinking the same thing, too me people show bias now days and we cant get good interviews like this
Once he started talking about his family and grandkids, his eyes lit up, he was smiling a lot. Loved it.
This dude looks like he’s taking a break from a civil war battle.
Señor Picatelo he really does
lmao
Mohamed Redha No it really shall not lmao
@Mohamed Redha Give it time buddy. Once them men in suits n' ties start taking control of Washington, Billy Yank has a gun to his head and Columbia is forced by Uncle Sam to **** Dixie again, you best bet that Lee and Jackson and Davis will come out of their graves and join our fight.
Deo Vindice!
@Mohamed Redha Gotcha. And America is doing okay for me. It's all just a joke. For now...
simple man , simple life ,, probably happier than most
Hello JT
A rich man isn't the one that has the most - it's the man that needs the least.
So ducking true
Very true. Humble, simple ambitions
Remove the "probably" part
As a fellow Arkansan I can say this man puts up the right image for most of us, hell most southerners actually. We for the most part ain't racist. Nor do we try to offend anyone. We just wanna live life to the fullest with anyone and everyone we can
Yes! He reminds me of 99% of the people I know!
Yeah and the country turns us against each other
Im from Egypt .. i m waiting for covid to get away and i will visit america as soon as i can ! Can i visit Arkansas ? Do you think people would be okay with someone from Egypt staying in Arkansas for a few days or weeks ?
I think you'd be fine I ain't never met no Egyptian nor do know anyone who has most folk will probably just be curios.
Most people here in the south live by some basic rules.
Don't be a shit person.
Mind your business.
Be friendly and respectful.
That's it really. Anyone wanna add something go ahead it's pretty much how I see people here.
This guy lives on $75 per month, damn that's my phone bill.
Mines $35 and invest the rest 🤙 I'm on prepaid im not dumb to get a contract.
Holy shit 75$ a month for ur phone bill??????? Do u have like the fastest WiFi ever or something
@@BabySonicGT fastest? they're robbing the man 75 quid a month adds up in a year something 75x360 estimate around what 27,000 a year for what
@@welpiguess there's 12 months in a year not 360. 🤦♂️
@@mattallen6234 well then 🤦😂 75x12
He's probably happier than most people
JJ one EIGHTY No bills to pay ,no worries.
Catrasho Viva HONDURAS !!!
Damn well he is
He seems happy
my family (from kentucky) have no money, but we have lots of woods and were super happy
I just see a dude doing his thing not bothering anyone.
Exactly Joseph and zero fucks given. Seems a like a lovely guy!
I could never live in a state like this. These people are poor, disgusting and need to learn how to speak English.
Hancockst1 kindly remove the stick from your ass, yuppie
@@Hancockst1 damn yankee
@@Hancockst1 they're dirty, but they arent bothering anything or anyone and he speaks english properly, maybe you just suck at listening
He is absolutely right that we need to quit sending tons of money overseas and use that money to help AMERICANS. Wise Man.
That "tons of money" is actually just welfare payments for corporations. Most of US foreign aid doesn't even leave American banks. It comes with strict conditions on how it's "spent" ..i.e. such and such stuff from such and such US companies. It's just another racket. Then the corporations whine about welfare mothers and socialism.
the problem is "sending money overseas" isn't to help people, it's to fund wars in other countries 99% of the time. the U.S government has more than enough money to help everyone in the country, they just choose not to
@perpetually_jaded while I do agree with you, we’re slowly losing it here the more we do it out there.
How come people complain about foreign aid but not ridiculous military spending? and people complain about people on welfare but don't give a shit when giant banks and airlines get bailed out? Seems to me they got us set up fighting eachother for scans while they keep their buddies in business with taxpayers money
@@dougsouls9358 they were joking I'm p sure
Mr Bill is right about our country being so busy helping everyone else in the world except their own citizens. 🇺🇸 Wish him the best.
I have been around people like this my entire life. This guy would help you in a second if he could.
Crazy Cajun yup!
Sounds like a really nice guy. I kinda like this sort of people.
We need less computers and bullcrap in our lives like this guy. I know a guy thats not quite this poor, but would spend all the time needed to help you , and he would never expect pay. but he would gladly take a 44 oz beer.
Crazy Cajun Not if your non-white.
Crazy Cajun
True
this guy would be a cool side character on Red Dead Redemption
He looks like the gunslinger landon ricketts
I think😂😂😂
Or trevor in his old days
For sure 😝😝
A bunch of people like him
Live in butchers creek
Text book 😂😂😂😂
The stereotypes and misconceptions I receive in my life because I am from Arkansas is staggering. To put it in perspective, I graduated in the top 5% of my class in a class of 384 people. I served 23 years in the military and retired honorably. I have 4 children, all from the same mother. I have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. I have all my teeth, I've never been arrested. All my bills are paid. I've never done drugs, I don't drink. I speak three languages. I don't like NASCAR or Pro Wrestling. But I can also hunt and fish and camp until the cows come home. I can raise chickens, cattle, and other animals. I can grow my own vegetables in a garden. I can fix an engine, bail hay, ride a horse and a bull, ride a 4 wheeler, 3 wheeler and a motorcycle . I know how to skin a buck, go frog gigging and make moonshine or roll my own cigarettes. I have fought with wild insects, animals, men and terrorists. I know how to start a fire without a lighter. I was a boy scout, a soldier, a Non Commissioned Officer and an instructor. I've survived 130 degrees in the desert and -65 degrees in Northern Alaska. Survived a hurricane in GA, an F-4 tornado in Oklahoma, a small earthquake in Alaska, a rollover car accident, a house fire, a heart attack, numerous insurgent attacks in 4 combat tours, being accidentally shot in the foot by one of my own Soldiers in Iraq, skin cancer and now diabetes.
I say all of this because it's important to know that all I have accomplished, and survived and allmy knowledge was garnered through the lessons taught to me, by two uneducated "rednecks" from Arkansas that happened to be my parents. They taught me to never be a victim and that you are not a product of your environment. People will always call me a "hick" "redneck", or "hillbilly", immediately followed by personal hygiene, education, racism, meth, confederate Civil War and incest jokes. Nobody from New York , Chicago, LA or other major cities gets roasted simply for being geographically challenged. I try to change the narrative but people are people. This guy lives a simple life and lives free to carry on that life the way he sees fit. He doesn't bother anyone and does what he has to do to live and care for his family. That's all anyone should ever have to do.
Sounds like you defy the negative stereotypes while still retaining all the positive ones. Well done, sir.
Damn my guy you need to write a book about your life
I would read it
@@Bee-tj8gc lol. Thank you. I am writing a book, but not about my life. Unfortunately, I'm not that vain. I'm writing a historical fiction novel.
@@lifebybill1326 well I would still read it. Do you have a title for the book yet?
And good for you that's awesome. I wish I had the patience to write a whole book. I could barely write essays in highschool though.
Hope it's going well 👍
@@Bee-tj8gc it's a working title, but for now the title is " The Assassin's Revelation"
This guy is a local legend, lives in Waldron arkansas and till this day the place hasn’t changed much. Most people see his views and lifestyle as trashy and disrespectful. But I’m reality he’s just another down to earth human like the rest of us. Never met more genuine people
I can't stand people that think everyone else should live to their standards, as long as they are not bothering other people leave them alone. We have become a communist society where everyone wants codes and ordinances to control their neighbors. We are no longer a free people.
I'm a Black man from South Florida, and I truly like and respect this guy. I grew up poor in South Georgia in the sixties and remember guys like him. They mind their business, don't bother anyone, and would share whatever they had with you. Some Southern Whites get a bad rap for all being prejudice against people of color... Yet I remember some of them marching along side us in the Civil rights movement in South Georgia. Some things you just never forget, and that's what I try to remind and instill in my grandkids when they ask questions about race relations today. I wish him well.
You’re ignorant
Im black and im watching this and he seem genuine when he said “ion fly it to make nobody mad” he doesnt seem bad he seems coo
@Klips Jericho sthu clown. Imagine being racist in 2020. Get a life.
For anyone who’s confused look at the animal he commented.
@Klips Jericho you make no sense. Seems this is normal behavior for you.
@four eleven forty-four how am I racist? Quote me on what I said lmao. You either misread or your brain is dead.
Being Mexican I see a lot of similarities between this gentlemen and Mexican farmers. Both hardworking and honest people. It's a shame how the media tries to divide us when in reality we're very similar. I came to the US at a young age and I am now a naturalized citizen of the US and I am damn proud of it. 🇺🇸
Luis L. Nice to see people who do it the right way! Good for you man
Luis L. Deport
Fat American wOw YoU’rE sO eDgY aNd CoOl
If we all spoke the same language shit would be apt smoother.
Luis L. Is white folks don’t want you over here ! Build the wall
What a chill and humble guy. I could listen to his stories all day.
Hi from the Netherlands Europa ,. ! Keep the flag flying . You are real and awake. Alot of people love you here !
Same🇳🇱.
The South is nice!😎
When I was younger I grew up around a lot of people just like him and every damn one of them would give the shirt off their back if you ask him
James Miller I like this man, genuine and no bull s..t
James Miller, I've found that to be TRUE too.
Maybe if it was a bit cleaner.
Yep
Yeah if your white if it was any other raise he would give his shirt to make a rope
that's a real American, not these divas you see on television
I’m sorry, but what makes this guy a ‘real American’ compared to someone else?
Here in Germany, people project Americans as divas as well as this guy.
"ThAtS a ReAl AmErIcAn" *names profile tacoskank*
He’s not a american if he’s from the south he is against America dumbass 😂🤦♂️💀.
@@alexchavez3244 Everywhere in the world you will find good and bad. To generalize an entire region in such a negative way is not only ignorant, but disrespectful. Then again ignorance and lack of respect are more prevalent than ever so I'm probably wasting my time with this comment.
I really respect him. I am an Asian guy lives far from his homeland but he teaches some important lessons about life.
Blessed man. Wish more people saw this and could see they don’t “need” everything in life they think they need
He's like a fallout 4 character.cool.
Calvin J. Candie haha I laughed out loud so hard.
He's Sheffield
Cihan Hustlende Moruk hell yeah, you're right
HAHA
*Fallout 1 character
I agree with mostly everyone in the comment section in saying that this guy seems humble, but let's give some credit to the interviewer. He's able to ask good questions without antagonizing the man or displaying prejudice towards an American who sees differently from many others.
Much appreciated!
Exactly the kind of person who should be journalist.
Agreed. Nice and wholesome interview overall.
Absolutely! Very informative and non critical. Both men sound like really nice fellows whom I'd be proud to call friends. Thank you for posting this. I'm in New Zealand :-)
Yeah the interviewer did a pretty good job. Don't know if this is the only piece that came of it but if it is, the lack of dizzy spin and framing is pretty refreshing.
World needs more people like this
Even this guy has a girlfriend
@@jonasmith7797 but that's not Alabama
You keep working at it buddy
@@fishhuntgrow7727 ahah. Sure bro 😎
@@jonasmith7797 hilarious 🤣🤣 ahahaha
Ok, go ahead, rub it in ...
I LOVE this guy, he said I'm living on $75.00 a week. So roughly $300.00 a month, how many people in big cities spend that much on Starbucks a month? He ain't asking for nothing, and doesn't seem to think anyone owes he. Just a GOOD OLD BOY.
Paul Monaco tru
Paul Monaco how can his 14 dogs live with 75 dollars a week,i have 3 dogs and that what they cost me in one week,feel pitty for those dogs...they must be starving
tyson globetrotter what you didn't hear him say he Hunts and fishes
dog's don't need dog food they can eat raw meat
tyson globetrotter you said it not me
Are you serious? The guy is basically living like he's homeless. Would you live like this?
Seems to be a likable guy.. Wish him the best.
AdventureSportFlashlights but it also seems he can kill you anytime
Davionne Clinton LMAO
I wish him the best too ! All the way from the UK !
good job
Wow ur being racist by calling him a racist cause he’s white and lives in the south. Fucking typical Yankee headass weaboo. Fuck you u soft libtard fuck
I agree with the man about the country
God bless him ❤❤
This is Arkansas, and it's beautiful honestly
I was born and raised in Arkansas, still live here. Been here for 50 years. People like Bill are more common around here than most people think. I'll tell you something about Bill and all others around here like him. As little as he has, if you were in need he would give you the shirt off his back, dirty or not.
My greatgrand father is from waveland yell county n my grandmother from bennington Oklahoma they moved to California bay area in the50s had kids there kids had kids and mix breed of family wit white black mexican islander n so on if they were soo prejudice they would've stayed in the south and they were goooood people everyone loved them so i feel you brotha
Us Southerners have class tho we may be poor. Class is being a civil human being who CARES about all and any people.
Hollywood stuff doesn't help depicting them as territorial and all
They look good people, I think.
Same as most poor people in Britain, too. More decency amongst many poor people than any number of wealthy people. With honourable exceptions of course.
People like this are a hell of a lot smarter than most people give em credit for.
29710online these people can fix anything and survive on whatever they have
Yes. He is still a pioneer. And that’s something to respect.
Not true
Right -- And rather have this guy at my side than any of these politicians that want to make us hate eachother!
Yeah man he should be the next president cus no one as smart as this guy
My heartfelt condolences to his family/friends. RIP Jo!
Did he die🤔
Nah the guy in the video is Billy Jones. This comment about Jo his grandfather
Bill is a straight forward honest down to earth man who just has some viewpoints that not mainstream thinking. I like people like him. He ain't asking nobody for nothing, he ain't abotherin no body, just living life as he sees it. He knows who he is and is being who he is.
'Do you think some of that money should go to you?'
I ain't askin' nobody for nothing if I can't get it on my own, and if you don't like the way I'm livin', you just leave this long-haired country boy alone.
WaterDrinkersUnited DAC
WaterDrinkersUnited if I'm broke that's how I'm living.
A cigarette and a handout isn't even close to the same thing.
Charlie Daniels.😮
Dude looks like a character from read dead redemption 2 😂
kinda looks like mr lumbago
No lie I just finished that game 5 minutes ago. Credits are rolling
@@DrMuffin1080 how was it .. I had mixed emotions about the game after. Knowing miaca kills you every way .. their is like 4 different endings and miaca kills you now matter what .
Thats what she said I personally loved it. 2nd fav GotY after God of War. The epilogue was great bc of the closure (just like RDR1’s epilogue). I got the ending where Micah doesn’t kill Arthur tho and instead u just die watching the sunrise. I just watched the other one on UA-cam and wow thank god I was honorable. Fuck micah 😂
or the blind man
Not a pretentious bone in his body. God Bless Him.
If he's happy and ain't asking for nothing from nobody, leave him alone!!
This man is more content than 80 percent of urban dwellers.
the irony!
Harrison Hatton Not ironic at all, studies show rich communities have more cases of depression and anxiety and suicide than those who live nomadically or in self dependent scenarios.
www.everydayhealth.com/columns/therese-borchard-sanity-break/why-highly-successful-people-are-prone-to-depression-and-how-they-recover/
the irony!
CarlosChip Morales it's un natural. We developed as foragers and farmers, not cubicle dwellers
Caligulaboi 666 its because poor ppl cant afford 150 an hour to be told they are depressed
This is a happy man...all the best to you sir..
A happy man probably with hearing damage from all the cars going by.
I keep getting the feeling that if there was a "call to arms" to defend this country: he would not hesitate to answer that call.
@@wizard9403 thats some patriotic bs
@@ninototo1 Sorry you're not a patriot.
@@wizard9403 I call it bs because nothing indicates that this guy gives a flying fuck about his country. If anything, it's the opposite. He deliberately isolates himself from his society. He clearly doesn't want anything to do with america.
I hope he is doing ok. People like him will give you the shirt off their back to help you.
More than I can say for my neighbors in Suburbia.
I never been called colored so politely
Wtf???? You are serious???
Same lmfao
You must live around a lot of racists.
I live in Tennessee and people in their 30's still say colored round here. It's not to be racist, they are just behind with all the term changes. They use it in the same way that people would say black. They never even got to African American. If I told them people say POC now they probably wouldn't even get it.
@Woody Last Name No, but if someone is frequently called "colored" in an impolite way, they probably live around racists.
I'm not from usa, into 5 second in this video and can tell this guy is more decent than most of the people in la or ny.
Sick Turret There are decent and indecent people everywhere, across all demographics.
There are good people everywhere If that's what you want to see
New Yorkers are rude and booring selfish individuals
You forgot about Florida. Florida is hands down the worst state from all, it's like LA and NY combined, but somehow they are bigger assholes and dumb asses.
Um... if you don’t live here then no you can’t tell that
Imagine trying to explain 'white privilege' to this guy. Lmao.
he probably wouldn't give two shits XD
liberal coastal elite privilege should be called
It doesn't exist because you can't explain it to this guy?
Hunter Herr it depends on how you define it cause it doesn't exist in some definitions. i've heard PhD professors say everything from "simply being white is your scholarship for college and a successful job" all the way to "whites are the majority so they get the privilege of having the skin color of the majority"..i'm sure you could come up with minority privileges if you wanted to use your brain
Knowing the incredulity of America's youth these days, some Ivy League piss-ant, parents pulling in 500k a year, would probably take a shot at it.
I'm from Rhode Island, I like the Confederate flag. Long live the republic
This guy is absolutely cool. Very humble, seems very honest.
he sounds like a decent human being,which is the most important thing in our journey on this earth.
Yeah just a simple man content with his life
b zanon well said
Finding Jesus Christ is the most important thing on this earth my friend
I appreciate the fact that , despite plenty of opportunity for you to do so, you NEVER got condescending during the interview. People live their lives in different ways. You don't have to like it, but you should respect it....
Thanks much, Dennis. I'm aware of how journalism has polarized along with the rest of the country. As someone who tries to avoid that tendency, I appreciate your comment.
couple questions were right on the edge, admit that sir.
Dennis McCaslin That's actually simpler and as it should be, more or less. Dude is a survivor, we could learn from him. Stronger than 80 percent of ordinary people.
exactly 501, and you have had to been in a situation like him in some way to really understand. it's called "fortitude".
Dennis McCaslin I wouldn't say people have to respect his lifestyle, but that's way different from calling him names and such.
Long live the real Americans!!!
Down to earth. People like him are the back bone of the nation.
Personally I found him to be down to earth and honest he’s probably a better man than a lot of people with more!
Randy Scott
He's white. That's why you like him
Chelo Mejias Shut up! You guys always bitching about white people. You jealous?
I am a Texan and to be honest, dude is down to earth, seems like a very reasonable person. Tends to his own business.
And doesn't whine about how life is unfair.
Same flag D Roof had when he shot and killed 9 Black people in a prayer meeting in church. He knew what it stands for. It pisses me off, I was in service for this U S. A in Vietnam, Trump and he did not,now that’s white privileging B S.
except for some reason he doesn't have an interest in even learning what the Confederate flag stands for. The meaning behind it... I don't understand how someone can fly a flag without knowing exactly what it is.
@@sophieminter0 like Hitler did with the swastika. The meaning behind a symbol can change.
poo poo pee ever heard of the civil war?
I would give money If I Ever Seen this man just for being the most chill dude ever
I respect this man!
He's nicer than 100% of SJWs
True !
I’d say 80-90% but maybe less don’t let the media fool you
Unless you're a minority...
found the sjw^
@The Mad Gentleman You sir are correct. He may be a saint. I shouldn't judge based on preconceived notions. This guy literally may be too aloof to be racist (probably not but who knows).
True American right there folks. He don't mean no harm. He just lives happily. Y'all quit hating on this man.
Bailey Bradley I like him! Good man right there!
Bailey Bradley true
Bailey Bradley I love him already
True American.
Bailey Bradley y'all? Southern detected :D
I respect a man who speaks his truth.
He learnt how to adapt. I hope things will get better for him.
I would have gave him $20 for the interview, told him I would be back later, and return with ice, beer, and a carton of cigs.
MikeDest your lungs yould get jumped by the cigarets
MikeDest Same thing,respect!
Leafyishere Lost Chin i see how u lost your chin..... by backtalkin.
thebarrochannel It's ease to be nice.
thebarrochannel Some body know a thing or two about getting butt fucked😅
Not that it matters, but I’m Mexican and I think this man is a good man.
Yeeehaw!
Notin bad wit a lil good country in ya
It. Doesn’t
This is me in 25 years. God bless this man and God bless America.
And not blaming anyone but proud of who he is and what he’s doing. Exactly whatever he wants
I love the way you interviewed him. No drama No biased just like a friendly talk.
James Scott they own welfare dumbass
James Scott bv y
“I couldn’t wait for success, so I went ahead without it”
@No Face when u put it like that dang
That quote sounds like it came from Mark Twain-truly that is homespun Southern wisdom.
Best shit I’ve heard all week
I wish these people the best of luck, making $75 a week and having kids has to be rough. Such genuine and honest people.
I appreciate how the interviewer uplifted this guy instead of degraded him
He aint hurting no one.
Aaron Bazen Lives a minimal lifestyle. Good for him. Money isn't everything.
He's hurting his gene pool with all that inbreeding
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ALINN what's funny is how you got triggered
ALINN so whining like a bitch isn't trying too hard but making a simple joke is? What a specimen
@@Adam-cj2jg lmao I think you're mad Adam
as soon as he said " i just like pissin everyone off" i knew he was a true American, what a cool dude, sincerely - a black dude
@Littenz RL Barely any country? The vast majority of countries on earth have living conditions worse than what this guy has. You're probably a communist lmao go live in Cuba or Venezuela and come back to tell me if you really think capitalist America is all that bad.
Littenz RL, funny how Germany is still paying war debts, probably why most of your shit is free.
Littenz RL, you seem mad, why so mad? You have no business with America. So why you complaining. It’s like people don’t know that we have are own oil fields. It’s like people don’t do some real research and just stick to the internet for information.
@Littenz RL well if you and the other countries are doing so much right. Than why even complain about how America is so bad?
@Littenz RL you feel sorry for us by calling us all stupid on an internet site that 99% of the world won't see.
“I fly the flag to piss people off” 10 seconds later “I don’t fly it to make people mad” 😂
Humble and chill man. Seems very straightforward and easy to talk to.
I’d rather chill with this guy than hang out with a liberal
Richard Grouper how is it condescending how else would I say id rather hang out with him than a liberal
I didnt know any other way to word it
I wouldn't feel cool enough to hang out with this guy. I don't like hanging out with people who are a lot cooler than me.
Urbanpoison14 any day buddy
Not every liberal is a douche
He seems very sweet and chill, very humble. Cool interview.
😧💚 I thought this was a somebody trying to be like Alteori at first 💀
With a confederate flag? 😬
ProBannedMiner25 a symbol of rebellion my ass lol
@@miguelcisneros1825 nigga can you shut up? Damn bruh, man just vibin 😂
Wow! The sob prefers a Confederate flag over the Stars and Bars and gets romanticized. Just know that not everyone has the luxury of chalking that up as a nonfactor in determining how good natured and whimsical he is. Ijs
I doated what I could. I wish him well and hope his health and living circumstances improve. Bless him for caring for all those dogs :)
Many thanks. They treasure every dollar they receive. Look for the fourth video later this month:)
Rock On Arkansas from Western Kentucky YEE YEE 🫡🇺🇲
I like this guy. He is down to earth and probably a great Patriot. If people will live him alone, he won't bother anybody.
I know you are a troll but just for fun, he wouldn't accept a handout. He's living without power so the bill doesn't grow and he doesn't have to borrow from anyone. It's called rugged independence. When he gets his money saved up, he'll have his own power turned on. Some people are too strong for handouts, they are made of honor and not weakness.
Shane Richardson, spot on mate!! :-)
Jezzimo Davis Right you are friend, seen or not we do what's right.
How do you know that? I bet he'd accept a handout in a heartbeat.
Cletus Spuckler If he wanted handouts..I think he would have already applied for financial help from the government such as a check and food stamps.
If a fellow neighbor or friend gives this guy 10 or 20 bucks that is not a handout. That is an act of kindness. And most people like this will get up a 3am in the morning to help you stop an overflowing toilet because that's just what friends and neighbors do.
Such a wise and humble person. Not asking for a thing or blaming others, just living life like he wants...Hope he got some cigs and whatever else he needed!
Hi Chris, I just started a Go Fund Me page for Bill. We're helping him get his lights back on:) www.gofundme.com/turn-on-the-lights-for-bill-jones I'm hoping to head back to Arkansas and deliver the money in time for Christmas.
are you dumb? if you take into account the fact he has probably smoked most of his life, it would actually make somebody very ill to stop them straight away. So therefore he does probably need cigarettes and I hope he gets them too:-)
To be honest, it’s his body and his health. We can’t rant and rave about him smoking. He’s in charge of his own well-being. If he wants to smoke, let the man have a damn cigarette. Nonetheless he seems very humble. Hope he gets all the stuff he needs.
chris perez He needs some 🌳
He needs weed
He is a good man leading a simplistic lifestyle that we wish we could have.
First class man. Proud of him for flying the rebel flag.
most conservatives are proud of their history of slave ownership
@@phillupspace3534 LOL Epic fail ALL slave owners were democrats! 😆
@@The_OneManCrowd
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA
you humiliate yourself
Q). who flew the Confederate Flag during the Civil War they declared against America to protect their slave ownership ?
A). *southern* *conservatives*
Q). today who flies the Confederate Flag to commemorate their history of slave ownership and the Civil War they declared against America ?
A). *southern* *conservatives*
@@The_OneManCrowd Oooof. You are a simple minded folk ain't ya
@@phillupspace3534 it's well respected in Scotland the Southern flag
He seems like a pretty chill, down-to-earth dude
He sure does
so down to earth that it's on his shirt
Yes sir and he holds on to that southern culture
@@odinvik7821 he's been laying on the ground fixing shit.
Happier than a millionaire I know.
This dude is so down to earth. Wouldn’t mind drinking a beer with him.
Yea, just think what you could learn from him ?
oh yeah yeah
Make sure you bring ciggys!
@@jerrylanglois7892 he could teach me how to to hunt, fish, weld tools, and even how to safely snub the tusks of a boar. But most importantly, that it's the simple things in life that matter.
@@SD_yessir You're right, no one can get through life without knowing how to snub the tusk of a boar.
I am from Arkansas -god bless that gentleman
Minding his own business. I know about 8 billion people who need to take notes
Whenever you think you have it rough there's always someone who has it rougher
His T-shirt has it the roughest
Ron Heimler since I'm a nice guy I'll take £1million off you to ease your troubles
OH Yeh! Bullshit. He's living off his wife's disability checks.
shut up douchebag. he doesn't have it rough. he's living the life he wants and he's probably happier than 99% if the world.
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wow you must be really smart
I live in New York and every time we go south, Florida, North and South Carolina, we notice how friendly and respectful most people are there.
Chas Bird new York is a ton of douchebags
joseph Howell - agreed
Forgot Virginia birth place of the south capital of the south , birthplace of the confederate battle flag , and birthplace of sweet tea
I agree. I'm from ustate NY and I went to Greensville, NC for a wedding and some guy just randomly started talking to me and it threw me off. It's amazing how cool people can be when you leave the toilet of America called New York.
Im from ga we r not racists assholes we work n take care n our familys n fishing hunting riding 4 wheelers dont have time to hare we r busy respecting n having fun honestly where i live noones hears about racist shit beside news lol
Whether he's poor, rich, southern or whatever he's my brother and I love him
Just donated. I'm the narrator of the Bob and Nikki Audiobook Series, written by Jerry Boyd, and published by Podium Audio. Bill's accent helps me warm up for every day I narrate this series, and we are on Book #25! Hope he and the pups are doing ok.
Whoa! Thanks so much! What a cool way for Bill to earn from these videos--inspiring voice actors:) I'll be sure to let him know.
Say what you want about this guy's living conditions, education, personal hygiene, or anything else, but this video just goes to show that sometimes people are just people. We're all cut from the same cloth, and I think right now we need a mass realization of that fact.
AndroidTap he speaks highly of his dogs. They look and act well cared for. That's enough for me to give him my respect.
AndroidTap Preach🤘
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Cut from the same cloth ? Do you really believe trump's children, born to a multibillionaire, are cut from the same cloth as this guy ?
@Jo Cop Right, you just can't fix stupid... people who are so stupid, ignorant, deranged, delusional and gullible to not be able to see through the likes of trump. People like you ?
Notice how he calls the interviewer "Sir." That's good raising.
I love Arkansas and this humble, honest Arkansan ❤
People, usually the young and well-intentioned, seem to think people like this are part of the “problem.” This man flys the Confederate and uses outdated racial terms, but he literally lives off the grid in Appalachia.
He lives in poverty- doesn’t he is suffering- so he has no power over the system. Many have turned to hate in these circumstances, but this man’s unfiltered opinions show a good person.
That guy is kinda nice. He doesnt harm anyone, doesnt talk bad about others.
Most people don't do those things, I don't know why you're surprised.
"I couldn't wait for success so I went ahead without it" what a awesome saying!
Yep. Put THAT on a dang T-shirt!
It’s definitely his mantra, but he doesn’t understand that success is something that you create. You can wait for luck and decide to go ahead without it; that would make sense. It doesn’t really apply for success though. Makes it look like you just gave up, if you say something like this. Cool dude though for sure.
@@FIRTICH. i agree but success is really relative. After having some success in life living in a big city in Cali, a part of me thinks this guy was more successful than me. Running around like a rat in a maze trying to make money for all the material shit I thought I needed. Now I’m thinking the unibomber lifestyle might be better, minus the blowing people up. I travel the country for work and i see these beat up homes out in the most beautiful parts of the country. No neighbors in sight. I think, man they are poor and rich at the same time.
I remember a few families who lived like this dude... The thing is they are not very concerned about what people think of them which makes them less stressed. The one issue however would be their health..