WOW! THOMAS SOWELL - FACTS ABOUT SLAVERY THEY DIDN'T TEACH IN SCHOOL!

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  • @jamstagerable
    @jamstagerable Рік тому +3573

    *"Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave."*
    - Frederick Douglass

    • @madmelwood3778
      @madmelwood3778 Рік тому +59

      Brilliant quote

    • @williamgullett5911
      @williamgullett5911 Рік тому +35

      A man can be enslaved but if in his mind he isn't a slave he isnt.

    • @jamstagerable
      @jamstagerable Рік тому +36

      @@williamgullett5911 In his mind he may not be but that doesn't change the reality that he is. He just doesn't perceive himself as enslaved.

    • @williamgullett5911
      @williamgullett5911 Рік тому +17

      @@jamstagerable True. He is a slave to everyone else but not to himself.

    • @thedomesticengineer6408
      @thedomesticengineer6408 Рік тому +22

      Fredrick Douglas was freaking amazing!!! His whole story is fantastic and his attitude and reflections on our country and constitution are so insightful.

  • @xchiro1818
    @xchiro1818 Рік тому +1294

    Thomas Sowell was born poor, and fatherless, in South Carolina. He grew up in Harlem during the Great Depression, and rose to become a widely respected economist, professor, lecturer and author. An inspiration and role model for everyone, of every color.

    • @royguster5576
      @royguster5576 Рік тому

      @xchiro1818
      Thomas Sowell perpetuates nonsense. Please do more research and follow the works W E Dubois Thurgood Marshall Paul Robeson Martin Luther King Ida B Wells and many many others who fought against the status quo in this country in order to improve the lives of black Americans. Thomas Sowell is the black apologist for the systemic oppression and racism that has plagued this country for over 400 years.

    • @oscarwarren469
      @oscarwarren469 Рік тому +4

      If he was si smart...no Republican administration ever ask for his genius to be applied on any policy 😊

    • @ajfergy5569
      @ajfergy5569 Рік тому +44

      @@oscarwarren469 imagine bringing politics into this, when the liberal party was the one fighting to keep slavery initally

    • @MercyCollins-o4u
      @MercyCollins-o4u Рік тому

      Conservative billionaire book publisher helped Sowell become rich. Black people DON'T RISE UNLESS IT IS TO THE BENEFIT OF WHITE PEOPLE.

    • @lwearj0rts
      @lwearj0rts Рік тому +19

      Indeed, an inspiration to any and all “colors,” I’d say an inspiration to mankind.

  • @arielmarbury467
    @arielmarbury467 Рік тому +6406

    As a black woman conservative, this is so encouraging!! I was red pilled about 2 years ago. You guys are awesome just for listening.

    • @theambiguoustruth8167
      @theambiguoustruth8167 Рік тому +230

      Love it welcome to the freedom loving club!

    • @vianguyen1588
      @vianguyen1588 Рік тому +75

      If you don’t mind me asking how were you redpilled?

    • @PixelatedTwix
      @PixelatedTwix Рік тому +307

      I was also red-pilled about two years ago. My religious beliefs were the reason behind my eyes being opened and because of this, I started really listening. My entire world view has changed by the grace of God.

    • @tonymarks4694
      @tonymarks4694 Рік тому

      I am failing to see what any of that information changes with conservatism or how anyone was red pilled. Because Backs own slaves the racial system built u p inthe US was never wrong? The institution in the US with laws and force of government were white and Blacks didn;t even get to vote. It changes almost nothing.

    • @andrewespinoza2896
      @andrewespinoza2896 Рік тому +66

      Welcome welcome 😀

  • @garnet7460
    @garnet7460 8 місяців тому +102

    I am a 64-year-old white conservative woman. I have 3 adult sons. I am so enjoying your show since I happened to come across it days ago. All of the white people and everyone I know only want the best for black people. The fact that you guys don’t know this history shows how poor our school system is. The teachers unions need to be abolished and our schools need to be improved so they are taught actual history. I’m going to keep watching you guys as you become awake to reality that was kept from you.

    • @jessehowell-t2m
      @jessehowell-t2m 7 місяців тому

      Have you noticed not much has really changed since 1865? That’s because Systemic Racism has never been dismantled

    • @OutWestRedDirt
      @OutWestRedDirt 6 місяців тому +6

      Public Education needs to be ban.
      We need to go back to our roots that education is a private matter.
      Even the great 1500s Martin Luther stated government should never be in charge of education.

    • @annettewilcox5413
      @annettewilcox5413 5 місяців тому

      Your nuts if you think white people want the best for Black people. Most whites want to sweep the anti balck history and its outcome under the rug so they can carry on owning 99/9% of the wealth and power in this country.

    • @Lasse3
      @Lasse3 3 місяці тому

      U need to give me mah reporation or what is called
      GIVE ME MAH MONEY 💩

  • @acera668
    @acera668 Рік тому +941

    I have a black nephew through marrying my niece. He has been working really hard to break the chain of divorce etc in his family. He is working diligently to complete journeyman license in electrical trade. His family tells him he is just trying to be white. That is ridiculous. As his white uncle I am so proud of him and has nothing to do with race. He is caring and providing for his wife and two daughters.

    • @joshuasterling2144
      @joshuasterling2144 Рік тому +142

      When your stigmatized for competence and work ethic...lol

    • @presspound7358
      @presspound7358 Рік тому +40

      I don’t get this attempted shaming of learning a well respected trade. Let’s posit that he would be doing something typically AfrA as an occupation. What would that be. I’m totally open minded on this and willing to listen. Would they be envious or jealous. I just don’t know.

    • @acera668
      @acera668 Рік тому

      @@presspound7358 I am not sure myself as common sense would tell us it should not even be an issue. I believe it is a by product of all the "race baiting" going on. BLM has proven to be a capital venture and promoter of this and yet they still receive accolades from the uneducated public.

    • @walterchavez3081
      @walterchavez3081 Рік тому +83

      "He is caring and providing for his wife and two daughters."
      One of the most important things he should do.

    • @xhelan131
      @xhelan131 Рік тому +83

      This is a HUGE thing that many black people go through and it does not get talked about enough. Imagine telling a young black man that him working hard and making money and providing for his family makes him white. What does that make black people? It sickens me to my stomach, and many black people tell this same story over and over. When will it stop?

  • @xtrabiggg13
    @xtrabiggg13 Рік тому +3728

    As an 'Old White Man' (I hate labels) from Detroit, I am heartened by all of you gentlemens' words and behavior. You are open-minded, open to debate, and not afraid to change your opinion based on new facts.

    • @antoinebeal3098
      @antoinebeal3098 Рік тому +79

      Love

    • @topspot4834
      @topspot4834 Рік тому +80

      If you hate labels why label yourself 😂 Seriously though, I agree. A curious mind is a knowledgeable one, and to distance themselves from societal norms and have these discussions, will empower and enlighten them in so many ways.

    • @Mike-on2iy
      @Mike-on2iy Рік тому +124

      As a middle aged Greek man from Detroit I am happy to see another commenter from Detroit

    • @josieangels7771
      @josieangels7771 Рік тому +77

      @@topspot4834 Because 2/3s of interpersonal communication is nonverbal. We have to ammend our words in such a way that the reader can understand the subtext.

    • @justdone1068
      @justdone1068 Рік тому +39

      Woot. Gen X. Born and half raised in Detroit (summers at Grandmas and half of 5th and 6th grade in the D) yet I also lived in the suburbs, the country and a small town, then as an adult mostly lived in Flint.
      Absolutely Love The Conversations, open debates And Yes the ability to change opinions.
      More of this.

  • @mbr936
    @mbr936 Рік тому +910

    I think Thomas Sowell is one of the most inspiring, wise, balanced, profound thinkers of our time.

    • @careydreher4619
      @careydreher4619 Рік тому +1

      He's a Taskmaster!!! Exodus 1:11
      [11]Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses.

    • @ZaphodsPlanet
      @ZaphodsPlanet Рік тому +17

      I agree. It still dumbfounds me when I've watched interviews where Sowell describes how he used to be a freaking marxist; before he had to confront what those ideas meant while working in the gov't, then pulled himself out of it. But I used to be a huge liberal/progressive so we all are capable of escaping ignorance if we choose to. :)

    • @ernestsmothers8355
      @ernestsmothers8355 Рік тому +3

      i think he's full of nonsense.

    • @chess1458
      @chess1458 Рік тому +18

      ​@@ernestsmothers8355 and you will remain stuck on the plantation

    • @ernestsmothers8355
      @ernestsmothers8355 Рік тому +1

      @@chess1458 you mean like Thomas Sowell?

  • @blu3chav3z8
    @blu3chav3z8 6 місяців тому +119

    The “1619 Project” neglects to mention that the slave ship White Lion had a black slave owner

    • @LeroyHines-z2c
      @LeroyHines-z2c 4 місяці тому

      Look up Trump white nationalist y'all being played

    • @mismatch5015
      @mismatch5015 3 місяці тому +7

      ....Funny that was left out.

    • @LeroyHines-z2c
      @LeroyHines-z2c 3 місяці тому

      @@blu3chav3z8 just keep in mind that Thomas sowell is a a i by the white Nationalist KKK to destote history we and experts have found out they used a i on y'all have that not true sorry try again im 76 I. Live in those days and a lot have been destoted with a i.

    • @LeroyHines-z2c
      @LeroyHines-z2c 3 місяці тому +2

      Half that stuff bout Thomas sowell is not true

    • @CherokeeBird
      @CherokeeBird 3 місяці тому +7

      There were many black slave owners. The 1st legal slave owner was a black man. He treated his slaves horrible 😢

  • @mddmdd4766
    @mddmdd4766 Рік тому +564

    A great man once said: “It is much easier to fool a person, then to convince a person they have been fooled” Tennessee Williams

  • @asoldier3229
    @asoldier3229 Рік тому +217

    This is the definition of "leveling up". Thomas Sowell is an American Legend!

    • @pekka1900
      @pekka1900 Рік тому +3

      I can almost hear the "gained 100exp points! leveled up!" sounds :D

    • @B1B904
      @B1B904 9 місяців тому

      He's an American grifter. He should stick to economics. His interpretations of History are weak and politically biased. He loves to sell out his own people... Old Uncle Thomas Sowell. He almost gives Uncle Tim Scott and Uncle Clarence a run for their money ....

  • @tvintx9741
    @tvintx9741 Рік тому +653

    Dr Thomas Sowell is a national treasure and should be required reading in all schools!!!!!

    • @charlesemans419
      @charlesemans419 Рік тому +4

      BOOM! We have a winner.

    • @amazonredhead_68
      @amazonredhead_68 Рік тому +4

      💯💯💯

    • @jamesfaust1799
      @jamesfaust1799 Рік тому

      For sure, in place of critical race theory and story time with a drag queen. There's nothing wrong with a drag queen live and let live but shoving down our children's throats while they are supposed to be getting an education. With no parents there to answer their child's questions, we are supposed to accept that this side show in the learning environment is fit to introduce and explain and field questions correctly. Why are we shoving sex at the children anyway? Sexual preferences, fake science, 100s of genders. Let them be kids and get away from them. I think this is all a prelude to legalizing sex crimes on children as a sexual preference. mark my words on this.

    • @islandthrifts809
      @islandthrifts809 Рік тому +5

      Agreed. Sadly I think he may be a lost voice of our time. He is truly amazing.

    • @skyydancer67
      @skyydancer67 Рік тому +3

      I might start collecting books if I can.

  • @TinnaN2TheAfterlife
    @TinnaN2TheAfterlife Рік тому +58

    I'm so excited and amazed that my people are learning the truth about Slavery and how it started and ended. American school system have taught us the history they wanted us to know, and NOT the truth. I love that the truth is being outted. The truth shall set u free. Knowledge is power. ❤

  • @Blakmagic88
    @Blakmagic88 Рік тому +364

    As a black American woman that grew up overseas, I thought black american people knew this. I was shocked and saddened by how little black people actually knew/know about African history to include the Transatlantic and East African slave trade. It seems that many black Americans are stuck on an untrue and disempowering narrative.

    • @evilsimeon
      @evilsimeon Рік тому +14

      African history is not taught in the states, a quick gloss over, probably having to do with slavery or European colonization. There will be considerable variation by region as to what topics are covered and emphasized.

    • @Blakmagic88
      @Blakmagic88 Рік тому +25

      @@evilsimeon this is true but the library and the internet are free. This is how I learned. Also, you would think that a demographic so fixed on a “pan-African/Afrocentric” narrative would be interested in learning about it…

    • @cynsi7604
      @cynsi7604 Рік тому +7

      @@Blakmagic88 I guess it’s where in the states we went to school. I was taught this in school. Sooo, I’m at a loss for words when others in this same time period from when I went to school (‘69-‘81) didn’t learn this. ✌🏻
      PS: I’m white & grew up in the South. What is now called “the New South”. But I thought most also knew. Also, I have a feeling it may have been the teachers we had at the time…they didn’t sugarcoat stuff back then. 😊

    • @joemarshall4226
      @joemarshall4226 Рік тому

      Why is anyone surprised? Democrats run the universities and the public schools. They were always the racist party. Divide and conquer, any way they can. They created the color line, they created Jim Crowe. Lincoln was a Republican

    • @Kate98755
      @Kate98755 Рік тому

      They’re still enslaved by democrats, and their lack of knowledge of the truth

  • @stacyoechler3133
    @stacyoechler3133 Рік тому +496

    Thomas Sowell was a self described Marxist, even after being a student of Milton Friedman. After working for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, he realized the government bureaucracy was not interested in assisting anyone with anything but rather growing the bureaucracy and securing their own job security. If the HUD “solved” problems, they would be out of business. This was a huge awakening for Thomas Sowell and was the beginning of his change. Loved the discussion, keep up the great work. You are more powerful and influential than you realize!

    • @elizaj4431
      @elizaj4431 Рік тому

      This! I've seen it too. It's about growing their own power and justifying legalized robbery thru taxation. Look at the past 50 years, the government grew and grew but people's lives overall are getting worse. They have run up huge debt that will burden us all on wars that enriched corporations and politicians and generations will be left with the fall out. Money to bail out crooked banks and fund dangerous bioweapon labs. And on and on. Look at the native Americans too. Live in abject poverty begging for crumbs from government for generations. The 'equity' they are banging on about now is in reality the equity of enslaving 99% of us equally -black, white, or whatever equally enslaved to the system and permanently.

    • @gary-vh1zn
      @gary-vh1zn Рік тому +13

      You know its sad what human kind do to one another or have done i kind of knew the history about this tragic mentality of mankind but frankly i am tired of hearing about it we as a human race need to do better lets hope as a human race we get it right as a black man im going to live free regardless of our dark past

    • @bubbakushingtonIII
      @bubbakushingtonIII Рік тому +7

      Love the history.

    • @MrtrapLive
      @MrtrapLive Рік тому

      Marxist ushered in racism is AMERICA

    • @stacyoechler3133
      @stacyoechler3133 Рік тому +5

      Amen to you Gary! The best “revenge” is a life well lived! Abraham Lincoln said, “most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be”. One correction on my part is that Dr. Sowell worked at the Department of Labor and not the HUD. My apologies!

  • @jobarry8227
    @jobarry8227 Рік тому +1089

    THANK YOU!! As a non-American it has frustrated me immensely that black Americans believe they have ownership over the story of slavery, when history from the beginning of time shows differently. Thank you for being willing to learn a different perspective.

    • @sonic-bb
      @sonic-bb Рік тому

      It's white Americans that tell the story..

    • @1BeautifulSthrnBtrfly8138
      @1BeautifulSthrnBtrfly8138 Рік тому +21

      It was the "type" of slavery, chattel and the continued enslavement of a particulae ethnic group.

    • @Traternal
      @Traternal Рік тому +69

      @@1BeautifulSthrnBtrfly8138 yes, because it was easier to go to Africa and enslave tribal people who were still enslaving each other than fight an entire militaristic battle with guns against developed societies

    • @shelleycornell7282
      @shelleycornell7282 Рік тому

      ​@@1BeautifulSthrnBtrfly8138 there's still a black slave trade today. Black people enslaving black people. TODAY. You're pretending that there was a different type of slavery in the US than other places. There wasn't and it's ridiculous to pretend. You're believing that because you want to think slavery here was worse than anywhere else. It wasn't.

    • @theman3456
      @theman3456 Рік тому

      Just like the j.e.wish people have taken ownership of genocide.

  • @GMO1981
    @GMO1981 8 місяців тому +7

    Within the last 24 hours I’ve watched over eight or nine maybe 10+ videos of you guys and I am so proud of y’all. You guys are educating all of us and I want to thank you. As a native American, you guys are doing more for the people and for our country than any politician, or anyone else out there by bringing content like this that is truly educational and factual and I want to thank y’all. Keep up the good work. Also, as a native American, my tribe has raised me to be very racist and prejudice towards Black people. I just want you guys to know that the five of you are changing my mind, and opening my heart and I mean this with all sincerity, I love you for that, because not only are you making me a better person, but you are making me a better father to raise my child differently than what I was raised. I hope this message gets to y’all. You guys have touched me and I love what you are doing. Thank you for making me a better man and a better Christian. God bless all of you.

    • @nicolamustard7232
      @nicolamustard7232 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for sharing your honesty and wisdom. 🙏🏼🕊️

  • @Chuck8541
    @Chuck8541 Рік тому +700

    As an older black guy, I’m so thankful and happy to finally see more younger black guys talking sense, and spreading the knowledge.
    Keep up the great work, guys.
    All of us that agree with the video, and the words - don’t stay silent.

    • @roastbeefdinner
      @roastbeefdinner Рік тому +12

      thank you, from an older white dude.

    • @Chuck8541
      @Chuck8541 Рік тому +5

      @@roastbeefdinner haha 😂👍

    • @edwardcullen1739
      @edwardcullen1739 Рік тому +13

      "And the truth shall set you free."
      This is why people (black and not) are systematically lied to about the history of slavery.
      Isn't this kind of like the definition of evil?
      Who is doing the lying and why?

    • @sigmamale7635
      @sigmamale7635 Рік тому

      As an older white dude of 56. I've been thinking about how ridiculous it is for people to even still be talkin about racism when that s*** died when I was a kid. But I'm glad to see everybody in this Young Generation educating themselves. We are all freaking beautiful. And so blessed to be here in America. Oh and by the way your vice-president Kamala Harris. I bet you didn't know that her great-great-grandfather was the largest Plantation slave owner in Jamaica. Look it up her great-great-grandfather owned more than 300 slaves. Funny how your media never tells you that. But it's true look it up and then think about it everybody on the Democrat Party voted in a person who knew was a direct descendant of a former slave owner. All while chanting white supremacist crap and slavery crap to get everybody excited and hating each other again. They failed to mention that the vice president is a direct descendant of slave owners

    • @Chuck8541
      @Chuck8541 Рік тому

      @bastiat No, see that's where we're wrong. Hate isn't acceptable, but it should NOT be legislated - UNLESS the speech advocating hate is calling for physical violence, and taking action against an individuals rights.
      We shouldn't arrest people - on any side of the aisle - for being racist. It's part of having free thought, and freedom of speech. But legislating against hatred is where humans start screwing things up - which leads us to problems we have now.
      If you don't want your child being exposed to LGBT agendas, you should be able to speak out about it; because you also KNOW the people in charge at the moment would LOVE to arrest and detain any trump supporter, or any anti-lbgt, pro-life person - because the same people labeled those things hate. Understand?
      ie. You make racism illegal (it never was, you just cant do racist THINGS), but then the people in power start calling EVERYTHING racist. Which is what is happening right now in our society.
      Do something against the 'agenda', and you're automatically an istaphobe.
      Freedom of speech secures things people WANT to hear AND DONT WANT TO HEAR. More important than that, is they have the RIGHT TO SAY THOSE THINGS.
      Again, as long as you're not advocating any physical violence and harm, it should be allowed. This protects you today, if the people in power are on your side, or against your side. It secures equality for all.
      Hate is acceptable, there are plenty of things I "hate". It is physical violence, segregation, or apartheid, that should be illegal, and legislated.
      And I'll remind folks - over the last couple years, there are colleges, middle schools and gradeschools that have began 'dorms for minorities only'. Elementary and grade school kids are being segregated into minorities, and whites. And even, I can't beleive I have to say this, 'graduations for minorities only'.
      THIS is racist. This is segregation. This is apartheid, and should be fixed.
      What would Dr. Martin Luther King say about these events? Exactly. He'd be pissed.

  • @robertarmstrong2323
    @robertarmstrong2323 Рік тому +891

    If more people were as open minded as you guys..this country would be in a much better place

    • @MetalHeart8787
      @MetalHeart8787 Рік тому +1

      Very True, The only thing i disagreed on is The jail was create to hold Back Black people, when in Fact there was also white men Robbing Trains & Banks they also went to jail
      in the 1800's the Wanted posters were for mostly white men.

    • @lorraine.-.
      @lorraine.-. Рік тому +10

      The world in general would be a better place

    • @kennymonty8206
      @kennymonty8206 Рік тому +12

      You can tell that they have really good parents.

    • @jakk2631
      @jakk2631 Рік тому +9

      Right? Heck I would love to be there freinds

    • @sonsofthewestredwhiteblue5317
      @sonsofthewestredwhiteblue5317 Рік тому

      @@jakk2631 lol… the exact same thought occurred to me 2 videos back when they were watching a Bill Burr thing.
      I noticed they had a bit of a country sound and the dude on the right wore a Louisiana top…. I’d also listened to a bit of a Theo Von today who came across as an edgy, yet entertaining bloke to have in your entourage.
      I was going to suggest that these black dudes/African Americans/fellow chilled out seekers of some deeper meaning looked like a laid back crew who had open minds and a good positive energy that would be easy to appreciate in their midst. 🇦🇺🐾

  • @marklechman2225
    @marklechman2225 Рік тому +285

    Thomas Sowell deserves serious respect. He is one hell of a dude.

    • @joemamma416
      @joemamma416 Рік тому +18

      One of America's greatest minds.

    • @Chuck8541
      @Chuck8541 Рік тому

      I wish that mofo would run for president. Or something where people can hear his words more. A bipartisan leader for us, could do SO MUCH for America and the world.

    • @darianharris6569
      @darianharris6569 Рік тому

      On ro he’ll a liar. Nobody ever sad there was slaves in other counties🙄! Bu tht has nor keen e to black Americans or the American slave trade t I o war ws over. Also less then 1 percent o black Slavs were slo/bought. 99 per of were kidnapped and forcibly taken. The video falsely implies tha slaves were bought as Paris jilly buisness a regimen beeen Africans countries/tribes and Whjte men. That is completely false. This entire video is misleading and revisionist propaganda to year downplay slavery. Owl has gotten criticized for his baltent uncle to ism nu serious but this is street him for him. Th claim to try and American slavery wasn’t based on race an had not to ditch anti-black racism is nonsense🙄! The other claim made by the man in this video that black tree there own and t e invite white people there to do business is no sense. to where the Jim Crow laws, segregation laws an discrimination thst followed it. Becuase the entire video is stupid. Tog;o downplay slavery blacks beucsde there was also slavery in other countries. Nobody ever said there wasn’t. The American slave trade and plantation industry however were black slaves. Euroepeons and Asians also previously enslaving there peo0le in other coutures prior has zero relevance.

    • @jessehowell-t2m
      @jessehowell-t2m 7 місяців тому

      Maybe, if he says that America owes African-Americans an apology for Slavery happening in a free country

    • @LeroyHines-z2c
      @LeroyHines-z2c 4 місяці тому

      Look up Trump white nationalist y'all being played

  • @MakeMeATweetyBird
    @MakeMeATweetyBird 6 місяців тому +11

    i’m an old white lady and watch your channel. i love you guys! thank you for your openness.

  • @missmadmadmadi
    @missmadmadmadi Рік тому +99

    “Slavery created racism, racism didn’t create slavery” that’s a great observation

    • @BlackSkins-il7ch
      @BlackSkins-il7ch 3 місяці тому

      Arab slavery & Transatlantic slavery was based off race of Africans tho😂

    • @mrinnopadnah8316
      @mrinnopadnah8316 Місяць тому

      No "victim mentality" going on here. These guys are real men, not a bunch of crybaby soy boys. 👍

  • @motalove1968
    @motalove1968 Рік тому +463

    As a Black woman conservative, I appreciate the fact that more Black Democrats are waking up to the truth. Welcome to you all!

    • @TCTrueCrimeSages
      @TCTrueCrimeSages Рік тому

      I'm so sad that most aren't. If things don't change in the next election, Black America is doomed. It's so sad that Americans are spoon fed all the lies from their own government and media. People don't want to take the time to research anything. Black America has historically voted for those who keep them down. 😢

    • @thejookking
      @thejookking Рік тому

      This is NOT the truth!!!
      Thomas Sowell LIED about the Alex Haley quote.
      You are doing a disservice to ALL our enslaved ancestors who suffered horrible treatment way worse than what was described in ROOTS.

    • @bigpoppa3999
      @bigpoppa3999 Рік тому

      Both republicans and Democrats are 2 sides of the same coin. Y'all both wierdos. That's why I stopped voting. Both democrats and republicans are full of shit. Especially the politicians.

    • @royguster5576
      @royguster5576 Рік тому +8

      motalove1968
      Please tell me what are black conservatives doing? I don’t think black Americans need to hampered with labels.

    • @sabi6684
      @sabi6684 Рік тому

      They’re both political parties but currently conservatives are the ones that are rational compared to the democrats. Black conservatives are trying not to play the victim anymore as far as I can tell.

  • @markkouri2877
    @markkouri2877 Рік тому +430

    I am a descendant of Irish slaves brought to North America even before Africans were brought here, and Lebanese Christians enslaved by the Ottoman Empire in the TWENTIETH century. I spent nearly 20 years in sub-Saharan Africa where slavery still exists. Thomas Sowell one of the greatest minds of our time. A wise man will be made better for listening to him.

    • @midwestthebest3967
      @midwestthebest3967 Рік тому +17

      The Irish weren’t slaves they were indentured servants

    • @watutalkinboutwillis4870
      @watutalkinboutwillis4870 Рік тому +14

      Irish were not looked at as property! The Irish could have children and their children weren't forced into servitude. Sick of people misrepresenting facts!

    • @midwestthebest3967
      @midwestthebest3967 Рік тому +5

      @@watutalkinboutwillis4870 exactly it’s getting exhausting

    • @gatekeeper96740
      @gatekeeper96740 Рік тому +49

      They were slaves
      They were brought over in chains and sold. Dig deeper there are several books about it and ship logs.
      Remember the Irish were the hated Catholics. Look up Elizabeth the first and Cromwell.

    • @gatekeeper96740
      @gatekeeper96740 Рік тому

      They were slaves. They were the hated Catholics .
      Kennedy was hated for the same reason.
      ua-cam.com/video/kLLH1i5_LlQ/v-deo.html

  • @Pomsbunny
    @Pomsbunny 3 місяці тому +7

    I LOVE Thomas Sowell. He is an intellectual power house!!!

  • @petertobin7214
    @petertobin7214 Рік тому +307

    I was taught this in school as early as 8/9 in Scotland. We were taught about the Atlantic slave trade, African slave traders, the Barbary slave trade and the enslavement if Europeans buy the ottomans, Persians and north Africans, Vikings, Norman's and Romans. How adults in 2023 still don't understand what actually happened is rather alarming. It's no wonder racism is so rampant when people simply aren't educated.

    • @mackenthomas8641
      @mackenthomas8641 11 місяців тому

      Of course every country or nationality had slaves, but the inhumane way Europeans treated the African man woman and child was the true act of the devil. Can’t be compared, the white man took evilness to another level, and by the way young guys don’t get to far over your heads and think you’re playing on an equal playing field, because you’re not, we as black people don’t have much power at all because we don’t own much, believe it or not that horrifying murder on black Wall Street itself still has a negative impact on us. Guys y’all alright but trust me the impact of slavery is still here and still happening today, I’m so many ways.

    • @tamonettX500
      @tamonettX500 10 місяців тому

      My generation was only taught that white people brought slaves to the U.S. from Africa in big boats. That's it. nothing about how Africans themselves gathered the slaves for sale, etc

    • @B1B904
      @B1B904 10 місяців тому

      Sowell seeks to try and diminish slavery at every turn he was a token MLK would have called him an Uncle Tom.

    • @littleme3597
      @littleme3597 10 місяців тому +5

      Yes.

    • @B1B904
      @B1B904 9 місяців тому

      What does racism in America have to do with the fact that they were slaves in history?

  • @wildtalesofanamericanjungl1145
    @wildtalesofanamericanjungl1145 Рік тому +510

    I am a 43 year old straight white guy. And I just wanna thank you guys for being the example for EVERYONE, white and black alike to make a decision to learn more, set aside feelings, and bring us all a little closer together at the end of the day. Y’all seem like fun, intelligent dudes and I bet you are a blast to hang out with! Keep up the good work and God bless!

    • @debbiesparks471
      @debbiesparks471 Рік тому +15

      I'd love to know you all better. I'd love for my young adult children to have you for friends.

    • @modgirl7242
      @modgirl7242 Рік тому +24

      I thought it was just good to see young black men taking the truth and listening to it because a lot of us new from the start that African people enslaved their own people long before white people brought them and they forgot to mention it was Spanish people who were the first ones who went to Africa

    • @madyottoyotto3055
      @madyottoyotto3055 Рік тому +5

      @@modgirl7242
      ITS GOOD TO SEE
      but the internet has been around for far too long to attribute this to wanting to learn
      however i don't feel bad about the fact they did it for the money and realised they actually enjoyed learning like this

    • @threepercenter0371
      @threepercenter0371 Рік тому +7

      This isn't a dating app, your social status/identity is not required... 🤦

    • @reeree7696
      @reeree7696 Рік тому +7

      Thank you for being straight ❣️

  • @eddiechi1
    @eddiechi1 Рік тому +127

    Fascinating commentary! There's a reason they keep Thomas Sowell out of the public education system... he is a national treasure that many know little of

  • @KevinHall-ux9hn
    @KevinHall-ux9hn 10 місяців тому +16

    This is indeed the type of education sorely missing in today's classrooms. I applaud you gentlemen for your willing to dig into the history of slavery. It's often portrayed as a tough subject to talk about but done with historical facts makes it easier to discuss. We need to learn from history and understand that history has lessons to teach.

  • @izabelasiczek3547
    @izabelasiczek3547 Рік тому +249

    I'm a Slav from Baltic area I'm Polish and I respect what you are doing here KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

    • @iamthechangemaker
      @iamthechangemaker Рік тому

      I'm Icelandic descendant of both slaves and masters, rapists and rape victims, murderers and the murdered. In the US I'm suddenly responsible for something dead white people did during times when we were colonized and dying of hunger. My dad was born in a sod hut without electricity at the edge of the livable world. Europe had a revolution because the common people were treated so badly.
      We're applying the values of today on totally different times and acting like we can pass moral judgment. I am truly sorry for the CURRENT state of things and am doing my best to change them. I am also sorry for the past but I can't do shit about that. I'm focusing on spreading love in the now.

    • @Robert-rl7rd
      @Robert-rl7rd Рік тому +16

      "Slave" comes from "slav"

    • @3mbrac3
      @3mbrac3 Рік тому +8

      @@Robert-rl7rd and the root Slav-/Slov- has many meanings i.e. Slava (*glory* in many Slavic languages if not actually all of them, *celebration of a patron Saint* in Serbian), Slovo (*letter* in Serbian, *goodbye* in Slovenian) etc.
      Also, Slavs being slaves to Avars and Vikings is actually still very unfathomable to me. Slavs are very temperamental and protective, so them actually succumbing to someone is just otherworldly, haha.

    • @Derna1804
      @Derna1804 Рік тому +7

      @@3mbrac3 Slaviti in Serbo-Croatian means to celebrate, so it's the same word for glory or celebration. The word slave does in fact come from the word Slav. In the Medieval Greek of the Byzantine Empire, Sklabos was both the word for Slavic people and for slaves. Just as the words servant and serf come from the Latin word servus, which could mean either a free or unfree person who served another. The Scythians raided the interior of Eastern Europe and traded slaves to the Greeks in the Classical Period, while Macedonia was occupied by the Ottoman Empire until the 1st Balkan War ended in 1913. Since slavery continued in Turkey until the early 20th century, one can glean that the history of Slavs being targets for slavery was nearly 3,000 years long. Slavery has a peculiar history in the Ottoman Empire, since the elite fighters of the Janissary corps were all raised as soldiers after being taken as slaves from Christian families, and the most intelligent boys were trained to be the empire's chief ministers and commanders. The cavalry were the Sipahis, who were assigned a fief called a timar, and all of the Dhimmis, non-Muslims, on that land were his property. This encouraged people to convert to Islam in order to gain legal rights, but also reduced the income of the Sipahis. Eventually the Janissaries became so influential, that the resulting in-fighting between free Muslims and Janissaries resulted in the Sultan himself becoming a sort of slave, confined to his palace to prevent succession crises or removal of the privileges and influence of the various classes.

    • @Weazle099
      @Weazle099 Рік тому +1

      true theres a video, look up "The Diabolical History Of The Barbary Slave Trade"

  • @gcmotorman6379
    @gcmotorman6379 Рік тому +277

    I would like to personally thank these five young men for being open-minded and taking the time to educate themselves with facts from a very wise man. These guys are five steps forward in my book. Again, thanks guys

    • @odelldaniel7868
      @odelldaniel7868 Рік тому +7

      agree 100%

    • @cliftonfelts7983
      @cliftonfelts7983 Рік тому +6

      They are Ragin Cajuns I think in college in Louisiana. I am white and older and so proud to see any young people educate themselves. I wish more young people would so this. So proud of them. They will go far in life and will be great contributors to society because they are educating themselves. You go guys as I am proud to watch your videos and watch you learn.

  • @brucelynn7786
    @brucelynn7786 Рік тому +374

    Thomas Sowell is the most influential man in my life. He is one of a kind! Mr. Sowell is the greatest man to ever touch my life without ever meeting him. His books have educated me about history more than any school or teacher has ever done. Mr. Sowell has taught me to never forget to” think” and remember the three questions to ask whenever in a debate with a person on the left. If you don’t know the three questions I would urge you to seek them out.

    • @tom-fq5cf
      @tom-fq5cf Рік тому +26

      Thomas Sowell should be considered one of HUMAN kind's GREATEST educators !.....In my opinion.

    • @teamdriven2succeed
      @teamdriven2succeed Рік тому +10

      He also influenced me, and I enjoyed learning from him with his books and interviews.

    • @therealcirclea762
      @therealcirclea762 Рік тому +3

      @@tom-fq5cf He already is among more than can be counted. Sowell and Hanson are my two personal heroes. Sowell will go down in history as being as, if not more, influential than Mises or Smith. And Hanson the same, only as Livy or Acton.
      Sowell may very well be _the_ GOAT.

    • @hermanabalos
      @hermanabalos Рік тому

      Should check out Norman Williams, and Jesse Lee Peterson and I can’t forget Larry Elder

    • @jean-marclamothe8859
      @jean-marclamothe8859 Рік тому

      He’s one of my thinking master but the man who help me the most without have never met him was Mr Scott Peck.

  • @kaybear1972
    @kaybear1972 3 місяці тому +3

    It’s amazing what happens when anyone takes the time to educate themselves about any area of life. I congratulate you gentlemen for not accepting what your told, but to search for and find the truth. I applaud you!!

  • @tinamaldonado4112
    @tinamaldonado4112 Рік тому +151

    As a woman who happens to be white I am so encouraged by you young men for searching out truth and for not allowing the race baiters to define who you get to be...

  • @TheTriumphbsa
    @TheTriumphbsa Рік тому +369

    I'm a white southern man in his sixties. I can guarantee you that I have seen things get better over my lifetime. I smiled when I finally saw teenagers both black and white just hanging out together at a friend of my teenage nephew's house; all were smiling and laughing, and hugging each other when they had to go. Finally they didn't see color, just other people they liked. It isn't done yet, but from your grandparents day it has come so very far. Bless you for the open minds to not lockstep the stuff being fed en-masse, and being intelligent enough to debate, and reach your own conclusions.

    • @Allah_the_molester
      @Allah_the_molester Рік тому +27

      First we had inequality, then we moved toward equality, now too many people want to move back toward inequality, in the name of justice. One step forward, two steps back.

    • @thunderborn3231
      @thunderborn3231 Рік тому +10

      weve gotten lazy in our struggle though. corporations in america are passing laws to allow child labor restrictions to be removed, and slavery is spreading in africa like a wildfire all over again.

    • @brianmeen2158
      @brianmeen2158 Рік тому

      Definitely! Racism has been reduced to the point where we have blacks actually staging hate crimes! If there truly was widespread racism, it wouldn’t need to be manufactured. Any time someone tells you racism hasn’t gotten any better in the past 40 years - just walk away from them as they are a lost cause

    • @brandoncampanaro7571
      @brandoncampanaro7571 Рік тому

      You are a must and when people like yourself who seen it with their own eyes, we are entirely doomed to the liberal neo-slavery

    • @bearpaws9170
      @bearpaws9170 Рік тому +4

      I'm 52 white southern redneck hillbilly I only seen a few instances of racism growing up it was from both sides and black and white and also black and white together against Mexican people. I went in the military in 89 and racism of any type wasn't tolerated at that time. I honestly thought it was pretty much a dead issue except from KKKand Black Panther types the entire time I was in . When I got out I lived right next to MLK Ave in Vegas for few years never had any bad experience.Then moved back to NC in early 2000s In. Wake county. The fist day of school all 3 of my kids came home from 3 different schools talking about how many times they were called whiteboy or whitegirl by teachers and students .We were more than surprised and talked to the kids about it and told them not to hold it against any of the ones doing it and just try and get along then my son got off the bus white marks where he was choked by a young black boy for sitting in the wrong set as it was only for black kids.The next day I got a call from the school even before I had a chance to call the school and they wanted me to come in. To my surprise they asked me to come in ASAP when I got there I was meet by 3 administration people and the vice principal who proceeded to tell me how my son was suspended for a week even though he did nothing but stop the kid from choking him and they even admitted that he only defended his self and all witnesses and the driver had the same story.We as a family learned a big lesson that day .

  • @beebee4334
    @beebee4334 Рік тому +732

    In college I had to take American History (core requirement class). Day 1, I walk in and find a tall Ghanian man, in full Ghanian head-to-toe dresswear and hat, as my American History professor. He was a PhD level Historian. He was the first professor that ever gave me an education EXACTLY like the one shown in this video. And he told it from the West African perspective. I remember looking around at all of my class mates and, not surprisingly, many of classmates didn't believe the professor. Even though he was born and raised in West Africa, knew his history both personally and as a PhD academic! It was an interesting class. He even went into very great detail about some of the more frivolous reasons for selling slaves; some people were sold off just for a trade of trinkets and odd new inventions from the new world.
    By the end of the semester, the professor really blew my mind, he was incredibly knowledgeable on US History and he was very passionate about it as well. I think of him often.

    • @margospica6429
      @margospica6429 Рік тому +44

      We need more teachers like that..

    • @lorianne7031
      @lorianne7031 Рік тому +43

      A class truly worth the tuition. I would have enjoyed that class!

    • @joshuarosenblatt
      @joshuarosenblatt Рік тому +42

      You’re lucky. I had a handful of quality teachers but most were just going through the motions
      Our entire education system needs a rehabilitation. It’s run by teachers unions (which make bad teachers impossible to fire) and fails to teach students much of anything- let alone important things like civics and history.

    • @KwisatzHaderach77
      @KwisatzHaderach77 Рік тому +1

      @@joshuarosenblatt Isn't it infuriating?
      Rewind a few decades and Unions are a good thing, but now...
      Early 20th century Western Civilization: "Hey we have a problem -> Workers are getting exploited by greedy big business, CEO salaries are 20 to 40 times that of the median employee!"
      Act 1. Workers will now have an equal voice at the bargaining table, Unions to the rescue!
      Act 2. Unions are going great, the middle class is expanding as the people actually doing the labor are being rewarded in a more fair manner!
      Act 3. Unions become corrupt, business can't fire bad employees and CEO Salaries are now as high as 250 to 400 times the average employee, middle class is shrinking.
      The End.

    • @keemarie1
      @keemarie1 Рік тому +2

      @@joshuarosenblatt unions aren’t all bad. They give people a voice. There is a rightful place for them here.

  • @MichaelRunyan-j9m
    @MichaelRunyan-j9m 6 місяців тому +16

    Love to see young minds waking up ,expanding

  • @Gregster1234
    @Gregster1234 Рік тому +332

    I’m a 73 year old with Sicilian blood. Yes, we were used as slaves as well. Your videos are a real service to truth and brotherhood. Dr. Sowell is a true academic and one of my hero’s for truth.

    • @joeshithragman3264
      @joeshithragman3264 Рік тому

      Sowell is a conservative Republican MAGA Trumper in bed with Reagan and Clarence Thomas. Unfortunately he's one of those minority individuals who chooses to be on board with white washing the harm that occurred with slavery and with racism.

    • @Pnewman35
      @Pnewman35 Рік тому +15

      As being a middle aged Sicilian American I am glad to see this as we were enslaved in 711AD by the Moores. It is not about race it is a (the stronger will survive) weaker stronger issue by far.

    • @jgp9508
      @jgp9508 Рік тому +12

      I would also point out Italians coming to America were not considered white. Italians didn't look like Germans, French or Brits. The U.S. government actually created the Immigration Act of 1924 to limit the number of Italians who could enter the country. That is why you see larger Italian populations in Argentina, Brazil and Columbia than in the U.S. today. So all of this slavery talk in the U.S. ... has nothing to do with Italians since they did not even arrive in any noticeable numbers until the 1920s and were not welcomed when the did reach the U.S.

    • @amandabirky4642
      @amandabirky4642 Рік тому +19

      I'm Irish and we were enslaved in huge numbers.

    • @coryv5679
      @coryv5679 Рік тому +6

      Yeah, same with the Irish.

  • @NoName-yx1ux
    @NoName-yx1ux Рік тому +96

    I'm a black man in my 50s I love to see young black men discussing these kind of topics, keep learning and teaching young brothers your the future

    • @LeroyHines-z2c
      @LeroyHines-z2c 4 місяці тому

      Look up Trump white nationalist y'all being played

  • @bdl1756
    @bdl1756 Рік тому +464

    My son and his bestie in kindergarten had no concept of racism. My son is mixed but can "pass" for White-ish. His friend is 100% Black. They didn't know they were "different" from one another... Until they went to school. The SCHOOLS "taught" them about slavery and racism. I remember the day when my son came home from school telling me that his friend "Andrew" could be his slave... I went weak in the knees and needed to grab something to hold on. My first response were tears that came immediately to my eyes, I had to turn away from my sweet boy so he would not see me trying to compose myself. I was crushed. That school has taught him and his friend they were different in terms of not the color of their skin, (they knew that of course,) but it what their "worth" was 100s of years ago. SOCIETY (and sadly, yes, our schools,) TEACHES us to be racist toward one another.

    • @marcusgarza7765
      @marcusgarza7765 Рік тому

      Sadly, you're right. They mostly attack elementary kids to indoctrinate their minds to their leftist, warped views. The Democrat party is also behind all of this to gain future votes. The concept here is called: INDOCTRINATION

    • @susannaj1758
      @susannaj1758 Рік тому

      I hope you raise hell along with the parents of the other child! That is awful.

    • @JoeKnows44
      @JoeKnows44 Рік тому +21

      I'll take things that never happened for $1000, Alex.

    • @scottb3034
      @scottb3034 Рік тому +10

      Yet, still, education not ignorance is the best way to handle things....and that includes parenting. It is up to you to guide your child that people were wrong back then for believing it and instill in them that we are equal despite any differences we have, real and imagined.
      The school teaching history--so that we may not repeat it and we can learn from it--is doing the right thing. Sheltering your kid and shielding them from the realities of the past will ultimately do them more harm than good. Better he learns now and can grow and develop to despise the idea of inequality and love justice, kindness, etc (make these things a pillar of his being) than to never know and be unprepared when he has to face these harsh realities.

    • @HadassaMoon144
      @HadassaMoon144 Рік тому +8

      If the school hadn't taught him the streets would have. You don't live in a bubble!

  • @black_wolf9
    @black_wolf9 Рік тому +139

    Welcome to the light bulb effect. I have slaves in my ancestry....... They're Irish..... Thank you for looking into this issue deeper & having open minds to listen & process this.... Love you Thomas Sowell!!!!!! ❤

    • @lorraine.-.
      @lorraine.-. Рік тому +16

      My Irish ancestors were the ones enslaved to Africa & to Australia.
      I love seeing people opening their minds to history as a whole. The only way we’ll eradicate racism is when people truly understand what slavery was actually about & understand that all people have been enslaved or done the enslaving throughout history.

    • @nothinspermanent8039
      @nothinspermanent8039 Рік тому +5

      Adults and children who were working class at that time in England and Scotland in cities worked pretty much all the time in crap conditions and nothing to show for it. Just notice how many in the U.S who have Irish ancestry were slaves . Eventhough slavery is bad.
      If you think about it there are sex slaves in the West , African sllaves for some Middle Eastern countries

  • @Martin-jk2ng
    @Martin-jk2ng Рік тому +498

    Thomas Sowell is one of the greatest minds of this century. You literally can not go wrong with any of his books.

    • @imadbasayev8541
      @imadbasayev8541 Рік тому

      He's a self-hating Uncle Tom who is used by the right to cover for their racism.

    • @kenjohnson3947
      @kenjohnson3947 Рік тому

      There’s nothing brilliant about a conservative telling black people to pick themselves up by the bootstraps

    • @MikeParent
      @MikeParent Рік тому +7

      Facts

    • @KevinGloverpost24
      @KevinGloverpost24 Рік тому +1

      Why is he a "great mind"?

    • @jameselson8621
      @jameselson8621 Рік тому +11

      @@KevinGloverpost24 watch his videos or read any of his 30 books & you'll see. He's a man of conviction and is not swayed by anyone! He researches & forms his opinions on FACTS!!

  • @happit4560
    @happit4560 Рік тому +147

    So refreshing to see a group of educated black young men educating themselves. Thank you. I love listening to you.

    • @anthonys2722
      @anthonys2722 Рік тому +1

      Yes, I need to get out more often I’m sure there has to be millions of educated young black people out there. This is what I hear. Great job Tom!

    • @categoricamente1753
      @categoricamente1753 Рік тому

      The guy in the back is a libtard though. Missed the point several times. The point about deceases was not to compare it with slavery, was to show that its illogical to think european people were invading africa and enslaving people at that time, since it was literally impossible due to weather and deceases. That implies the slaves were brought by africans themselves and sold at the coastline.....not conquered directly by the Europeans. African people enslaved its own people first.

    • @B1B904
      @B1B904 10 місяців тому

      Why is it refreshing? What is your inference there? Racism can be subtle can't it?

    • @littleme3597
      @littleme3597 10 місяців тому

      If they were educated, they would KNOW all about this, already. They don't. I love Tom Sowell.

    • @kevanwillis4571
      @kevanwillis4571 9 місяців тому

      ​@@B1B904So subtle, that some days it isn't even there. Fortunately we can always rely on someone to see it.

  • @cenanation123456
    @cenanation123456 10 місяців тому +26

    The education system has failed us

    • @Jay-lw4jj
      @Jay-lw4jj 5 місяців тому

      I agree with you 100% are you parents need to get your kids out of school stop protesting that you want the truth to be taught and not the b******* lies of white supremacy

  • @benjaminhunt8307
    @benjaminhunt8307 Рік тому +391

    You men facilitate a valuable platform for many of us both inside & out of the Black communities. I’m a 75 yr old who voted Democrat for 50yrs because I admired President Kennedy & his brother Robert when I was a young teen. If I knew what I’ve learned from podcasts like yours and a few others I would have been paying a lot more attention to whom and for what what I placed my votes. Keep up the great work gentlemen! You make learning fun. 🎉

    • @belledorris1973
      @belledorris1973 Рік тому +6

      About time u get the red pill😂😂 congrats but red is not perfect...😂

    • @andrewjankowski9650
      @andrewjankowski9650 Рік тому +24

      Red is not perfect by any means… but blue is batshit crazy and continually pushes division.
      I just have a hard time fathoming how someone could vote for a candidate without researching all of their platform and positions.

    • @DuaLeaD
      @DuaLeaD Рік тому

      The DNC are still the party of Jim Crow
      They barely try to hide it anymore

    • @royguster5576
      @royguster5576 Рік тому

      @benjaminhunt8307
      Please don’t fall for the nonsense perpetuated by Thomas Sowell. Please research the works of W E Dubois Martin Luther King Thurgood Marshall Paul Robeson and many many others who fought against the systemic oppression and racism that embodied this country for 400 years. Thomas Sowell is the black apologist for the systemic racism that has plagued this country for hundreds of years.

    • @Rocksider2525
      @Rocksider2525 Рік тому +5

      So right you are Benjamin. People ARE waking up. We can only take so much bs. United we stand, divided we fall.

  • @mars1072
    @mars1072 Рік тому +255

    Teach this in schools. Destroy the false narrative being pushed. We need to band together to create a truly great world. Stop with hate from the past. We are in this together. It's time we stood shoulder to shoulder as People. We The People will move mountains. ✌❤
    Edit: Thank you for this conversation and insight into your think tank. These are the conversations that need to be had in a healthy manner. They usually result in positive results with things being learned and people being understood. This is how progress is made. 👏

    • @JADTO
      @JADTO Рік тому

      They literally teach slavery in schools

    • @nunyalastname-ej8vl
      @nunyalastname-ej8vl Рік тому

      Can't teach it in schools the left will yell THATS RACIST

    • @CabbageFarmer
      @CabbageFarmer Рік тому

      They never will. Their goal is to destroy unity. A unified people can rise above the current enslavers..... the govt.

    • @legoat8818
      @legoat8818 Рік тому

      Never. The cavemen have destroyed our people took everything away from us they took our name, our land, our culture, our language, etc. makes sense why my people are so confused and lost. And picking up Europeans culture, philosophy, ideologies will never work

    • @heidi82
      @heidi82 Рік тому +4

      Agreed

  • @jamesknox7171
    @jamesknox7171 Рік тому +287

    I'm a 62-year-old white man born and raised in the deep south, and I absolutely love watching you guys do these videos! I love the way y'all talk it out and do critical thinking instead of making comments based on your "feelings". I'm so glad y'all discovered Dr. Sowell. Bravo guys, keep it up!

    • @NeilLewis77
      @NeilLewis77 Рік тому

      Peer review is very important.
      Peer review is how we know which Dr's to listen to and which to ignore.
      Over 99 percent of biologists, geologists and climatologists all agree that humans cause the earths temperature to rise. Less than 1 percent of biologists disagree and think humans are not a problem.
      I'm gonna go with the 99 percent.
      Dr Sowell is not respected, believed or trusted by other Drs in the same subject.
      Check his peer reviews.
      99 percent of economists think racism is an obvious problem. Less than 1 percent of economists dont think racism is a problem.
      Im gonna go with the 99 percent.
      Its shocking to see how easy racist, right wing propaganda can fool so many people.
      The idea that racism isnt a problem is insane.
      No theres no point arguing with me. Its not me you are arguing with. GO CHECK HIS PEER REVIEWS.
      Its not my opinion that Sowell is a fool. Its all the other academics opinion. If your about to say how wrong i am then you best be ready to disagree with almost every economist in America.
      No other respected academic agrees with him.
      Sowell is obviously wrong.
      You can tell he is wrong by the looking at prison stats.
      Or school stats.
      Or health stats.
      Or police stats.
      Or housing stats.
      Or business stats.
      Or welfare stats.
      This truly is such a dumb argument.
      On one side you have Jackie Robinson, Martin Luthar King, Mohammed Alli, Malcolm X, Reverent Jessie Jackson, Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, Barrack Obama and Colin Kaepernick. Who all say racism has been and is a big problem.
      On the other side you have Sowell saying no its not racism thats a problem.
      It what universe is this even a debate.
      race riots in 1935, 1966, 1992, 2020. Race riots all over america. but yet this old timer says theres no problem with racism in america. Its absolute madness.
      You might as well try to convince me that up is down and north is south.
      Now follows some of Sowells own words and opinons.
      Sowell assessed President George W. Bush as "a mixed bag" but "an honorable man."
      Two weeks before the 2016 presidential election, Sowell recommended voters to vote for Trump over Hillary Clinton. In 2018, when asked on his thoughts of Trump's presidency, Sowell replied, "I think he's better than the previous president."[17]
      During interviews in 2019, Sowell defended Trump against charges of racism.
      Sowell "Barrack Obama was the worst president in the history of america".
      ITS ALMOST AS IF SOWELL HAS SOME SORT OF RIGHT WING AGENDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      HES A RACIST LIAR.
      STOP BELIEVING HIM!!!!

    • @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344
      @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344 Рік тому +6

      It is heartening, isn't it? I used to listen to Sowell and William when they guest hosted Rush's radio show. I didn't even know they were black until they said they were on air. Always looked forward to hearing their brilliance.

    • @kyleblankenship6183
      @kyleblankenship6183 Рік тому +6

      To be fair, it’s almost all intellectually bias off their feelings. This would be all NEW information to them and it may very well drive an emotional based response. A few of them were left speechless at times because the realization hit that a large portion of history (objectively, politically centered bias taught history) was left out of what they’ve been spoon fed by the the state their entire lives.
      There’s a lot of nuance to be broken up and dismantled mentally speaking. 5th generational ware fare involves dividing the social structure through in-fighting.
      The Soviets studied it through their term and saw the rise and fall in effect. It only takes a few generations of propaganda to push a revolution and it generally starts with using the emotions of the marginalized to garner leeway.
      Even if we’re looking at this through a racial standpoint, this was a tactic that whites used against whites. It was perfected over the years and specifically highlighted on grapes and political issues to raise social awareness and power structure.
      Keep in mind that the Nazis convinced an entire nation that it was the Jews that were at fault for all of their problems. They didn’t just come out of nowhere. Social influence and propaganda goes along way, and the point that the right makes is that historically speaking, they always start with the basic fundamentals of freedoms. The freedom to self preservation (staying strapped and armed) to freedom of speech.
      Those are the two main things at the moment being attacked fundamentally speaking in our country’s culture. The fact of the matter is, we are technically in a cultural war with ourselves. It may not seem that is that big of a deal, because bloodshed isn’t was being sacrificed at the moment, but politics, run downstream from culture and politics initiate literal Civil War. Remember, this win Texas beefs with California over some BS that we see as insequential, like two parents splitting up, and the mother running off to California, and grooming their boy to transition into a girl. Does the dad have any say on that dynamic? He does in his state, but the problem lies when she bounces to California for protection.
      California Macy that is kidnapping and since the child’s livelihood (future reproductive organs) are at stake that playing to this child’s future will being… is the father just f*cked and has no saying in his child’s future?
      There’s a lot of gray area that’s coming more to light, that the more is normalized will further the issue into a snowball effect. At some point, the states will get involved, because they are responsible for their people and as you know, the states are in agreements with one another with fundamental livelihoods.
      All in all it’s a perfect concoction for Civil War. It’s only going to take one storyline and media following.

    • @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344
      @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344 Рік тому +2

      @@kyleblankenship6183 You should condense what you write. Less is more.

    • @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344
      @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344 Рік тому +5

      @@kyleblankenship6183 You make some valid points, yet your writing composition is subpar.
      If you are trying to convince don't use:
      To be fair, A few of them, There’s a lot of nuance, Keep in mind, There’s a lot of gray area, At some point, All in all.

  • @stevehilton4052
    @stevehilton4052 8 місяців тому +21

    As a white British man who has served in the royal navy I believe I could have contributed a good amount to the discussion.... the traditions and customs of the RN make sure that the history is kept alive, usually by a ceremony to commemorate a significant battle or event, every ceremony is an opportunity to learn what happened. The west Africa squadron patrolled the coast searching for slave traders from any country, even if they hadn't stopped slavery. The RN had " articles of war" issued by the king and government to stop and search all ships and free any slaves ( having even just one slave meant the ship and everything on board was confiscated) for which a bonus was paid for every slave freed.The West Africa squadron would destroy any prison forts built on the shoreline to hold the slaves ready for shipping when the transport ships came in..
    This went on for around 50 years and cost 20,000 lives, some to illness and the rest in battle when some tried to fight or had an escort of a military or well armed ship or ships..... the RN would regularly go up against larger numbers ( especially Spanish) ship's because the Spanish had a weakness that limited their rate of fire and were not as well trained.... the weakness was the large amount of cannons on board ( which looked pretty intimidating) that out matched the RN gunners, but they were different bores ( took different sizes of cannon balls) but the RN had the same cannon balls, so even during fast and extreme manoeuvres that could send balls rolling over the deck every one could be used anywhere, but the Spanish had to check every one every time..... that's the end of the lesson today 😂

    • @annettewilcox5413
      @annettewilcox5413 5 місяців тому +1

      What does that have to do with the 89+ years of slavery and 100+ years of anti black discrimination ,segreagtion and violence in the US?

    • @deimos144
      @deimos144 5 місяців тому +5

      ⁠​⁠@@annettewilcox5413he’s talking about how the British Royal Navy, fought against slave trade in the Atlantic, you know? The big ocean between Africa and America? Where do you think those slaves he’s talking about were being sent? They are talkign about the Royal Navy freeing slaves, and literally fighting against the slave trade. It’s all connected and it’s not just “this one thing is why” it took years and several people to finally do it. Where do you think those slaves came from? It really isn’t that hard to connect what’s that person is saying, with the American history of slavery.
      Just do some critical thinking and maybe connect some dots. You seem at least semi knowledgeable. I truly don’t think it should take someone, an internet stranger, telling you why/how it connects

  • @kurtklinedinst6837
    @kurtklinedinst6837 Рік тому +314

    Love to see young men embarking on a journey of intellectual discovery and honesty that ventures outside of what they had been previously taught. Definitely not enough of this in today's world.

    • @topspot4834
      @topspot4834 Рік тому +9

      Facts. Civil discourse is rare today, and it's refreshing to see curious, young minds having honest conversations.

    • @donaldnewman5836
      @donaldnewman5836 Рік тому

      Who wrote the books and who taught us that? White people!

    • @SirAdamantine
      @SirAdamantine Рік тому +5

      Well said.

    • @gertexan
      @gertexan Рік тому +5

      Seeing this group of young men taking the time to go on this journey is really a "feel good" moment for this White guy in East Texas. Yes, it is eye-opening but necessary to hear. I am knocking 60 on the door and grew up a military brat schooled by the DOD. We were taught this history, but I was shocked in college that nobody else had learned this but knew the "Roots" version. I knew I had to keep quiet about it because I knew that even mentioning it would have me labeled as a racist. I have also been a follower of Dr. Sowell for probably 30 years and have all of his books. He is a national treasure and I could listen to him speak for hours.

    • @Weazla-
      @Weazla- Рік тому +1

      "That ventures outside of what they had been taught previously" - the only way its different is that it leaves even more information and context out than the standard American history lesson, which is already obviously abysmal.

  • @aarontyler69
    @aarontyler69 Рік тому +301

    This needs to be mandatory viewing in all grade schools.

    • @youmakemehappy7
      @youmakemehappy7 Рік тому +11

      I'm teaching my son the real history💗 & that of course slavery and racism is WRONG.

    • @WilliamArringtonFamilyman
      @WilliamArringtonFamilyman Рік тому +13

      We use the school system to teach everything. I believe subjects like this need to have conversations within families, houses of worship, and social groups. The media has an agenda to drive people into a prescribed belief.

    • @GhostSal
      @GhostSal Рік тому +4

      Unfortunately, American education on the subject of słavery is abysmal, it leaves out way too much. Słavery across the globe and throughout time wasn’t because someone had a certain skín color and if those people weren’t there słavery wouldn’t exist. Yes, in North America for a time race was the excuse that was used, so was religion, but those were only the excuses used.
      Many people seemingly only want to díscuss North America or put more an emphasis on it saying it was far worse than anywhere else. So let’s clear up some things. we often hear people say 400 years but actually Błack people didn’t become the majority of słaves in Notth America till the mid 1700s. Which lasted until 1865, just over 100 years. Still horrific, still clearly an injustice and críme against humanity but certainly not an isolated event. Before that the majority of słaves in Ameríca were the índigenous tríbes/First Nations people. In fact 400 years really doesn’t even scratch the surface, słavery existed for tens of thousands of years, if not hundreds of thousands. Słaves and índentured servànts were used for labor and/or s3x.
      There are a lot of mísconceptions regarding índentured servantš, índentured servànts weren’t always treated better, nor did they always agree to be índentured servànts (that’s right there were iídentured servànts that were forced into servítude, just like słaves). Sometimes the contract holder would sell the contract of the índentured servànt to someone else without their consent, thereby extending the contract (so 20 years could become 40). Another thing they would do is førce the wømen to get pregnant, which would also extend their contracts and keep them pregnant till old age (by then owing more years, than they had years of life left and I’ll let you figure out how they førced them to get pregnant).
      How about słavery, so many people make arguments it was only horrifíc in Ameríca and that it wasn’t that bad here or there but is that true? Słavery as already mentioned existed for thousands and thousands of years, all across the globe. Chattel słavery did in fact also exist in Afríca and it wasn’t a kinder gentler form of słavery; unless you consider mass human sacrifíce and canníbalísm kinder and gentler. Słavery existed in Afríca well before Eurøpeans showed up and Afrícan rulers fought the Eurøpeans in order to keep it going. In the Middle East the słave market was huge, the słaves brought in were often castràted (so no, that wasn’t a kinder gentler form either). Słavery existed in Asia and Asía is still infamous for having sweatshops. The Vikíngs often raided Eurøpe and took słaves back with them. The wømen they took served the Viking men, both work and s3x. When the słave øwner díed, the wøman he had as a słave would often be gàng ràpéd by the men in the village and kīlled to serve the owner in the afterlife. Ancient Romans brutałły ensłaved other Europeans and people around the Mediterranean. In the Amerícas the Natíves enslaved others Natíves and also had human sacrifíce. The point is słavery was and is horrifíc, all over the world it’s horrifíc and has been for a very very long time (that’s not minimizing it for one group to say that, in fact it’s minimizing everywhere else to not recognize it was horrific all over).
      How about chattel slavery? Here is the thing, you can’t ensłave descendànts if there aren’t any. The Barbary słaves often had a much shorter lífe span and had no hope of procreatíon. Many díed chaíned in the ínterior of the ship sitting in their own excrèment covered in open wøunds or díed chaíned to a sínking ship that lost a battle. There was no fèmale companíonship, no livíng to an old age, no sunshíne, no høpe … Just the incredibly harsh realitíes of the shíp for the rest of their short míserable líves. In the Middle East the vast majoríty of słaves were castratèd and agian never had the opportuníty to reprøduce. Many of which didn’t even survíve being castrated. Does anyone really think that’s any “better”? Also, this idea many people have that chíldren of słaves were born free across the globe or słaves weren’t sold as property (except in Ameríca) is absurd.
      When people say that in North Ameríca it was wørse or Eurøpeans have the most to be błamed for (which is said a lot lately), that isn’t intellectually honest and is blatantly ígnoring the atrocitíes commítted around the globe. Yes, it was horrific in North America AND it was/is horrific across the globe throughout mankind’s history. When people blame only group of people over everyone else, it is in fact minimizing the atrocitíes committed everywhere else. Those people are doing precisely what they blame other people for doing (i.e., “minimizíng” the atrocitíes of słavery, except they are minimizing it around the entire world).

    • @jesterandthegypsie2504
      @jesterandthegypsie2504 Рік тому +1

      This should be the new CRT!

    • @jesterandthegypsie2504
      @jesterandthegypsie2504 Рік тому

      Do you guys realize black people asked for Jim crow laws? Back the black people had pride and wanted to build their own communities, this paved the way foe Jim crow law, the gave the people what they wanted, but never considered what they where asking for.

  • @jamesfarrington9030
    @jamesfarrington9030 Рік тому +112

    Sowell is amazing. If he were 30 years younger, Id say - run for office. Very smart man. Many years ago he wrote Basic Economics. Took me 6 months to get through it because you have think through evrything hes saying. One of the most important books Ive ever read.

    • @ritarevell7195
      @ritarevell7195 Рік тому +6

      Keep your copy, if it’s possible. I keep things like this, because these schools and universities have lost their minds. In my library, I have a copy of BAD BLOOD, which is a book that reports on the Tuskegee Experiment-which was still being run up until the 1970s.

    • @joeashbubemma
      @joeashbubemma Рік тому

      Sowell is too smart to be a political CRIMINAL. The BEST minds stay OUT of politics, the WORST make a career out of it.

    • @seanld444
      @seanld444 Рік тому +2

      @@ritarevell7195 Collect ebooks and share them via torrenting, for those that are techy as well. Physical books are equally important. But they're hard to proliferate for us as individuals. Digital copies can be spread like a virus, which really helps to reduce censorship.

    • @ritarevell7195
      @ritarevell7195 Рік тому

      @@seanld444 well I have only found this one example of Bad Blood. None in digital form, and only one other physical copy, I would say this was about 30 years ago when I found this copy and it was used at that time.

  • @craigandheston-urbangarden1134
    @craigandheston-urbangarden1134 10 місяців тому +6

    Much love to you guys for spreading truth. ❤ White UK man, known this stuff about ten years but noone wants to talk about it.

  • @megomatt7770
    @megomatt7770 Рік тому +267

    "Slavery wasn't born from racism, racisim was born from slavery." Such a keen observation. I would imagine in order to own a slave, you would rationalize something in your head to justify it. A lie no doubt, but perpetuated by a society that benefited from slavery that enabled and pushed the lie. Very enlightening to understand the origin of beliefs and even more helpful to put them in their proper place. Listening to you guys is super enlightening!

    • @eyetrollin710
      @eyetrollin710 Рік тому

      Racism has been pushed by government as far back as government has existed as a means to control population, it's a division tactic always has been,

    • @projectomnia1997
      @projectomnia1997 Рік тому +11

      Could even be said, possibly more accurately, that racism was born from classism as slavery as an institution is built upon that. Either way racism is a by product of other underlying elements of the human experience and psyche not a root problem itself.

    • @Allah_the_molester
      @Allah_the_molester Рік тому +12

      I do not need to rationalize about eating a hamburger. I do not think about a cow living its entire life in a small area and then being slaughtered so I can eat a hamburger. There is nothing wrong with eating a hamburger. In 50 or 100 years it might be different. People may look back at people who ate animals as being evil. Slave owners did not need to rationalize owning slaves, because there was nothing wrong with it. It had been going on for thousands of years. It was normal, just like eating a hamburger today.

    • @blanktrigger8863
      @blanktrigger8863 Рік тому +2

      @@Allah_the_molester This is a very poor understanding of sin. Something being accepted as normal doesn't do away with the knowledge that it's wrong, so rationalizations persist no matter how much wickedness is accepted. It happens with abortion, for example, but that's not only one example among many. All wickedness requires some kind of excuse to delude oneself out of the awareness of the image of YHWH.

    • @Allah_the_molester
      @Allah_the_molester Рік тому +1

      @@blanktrigger8863 It is obvious that you are one of those people that apply today's views on the past to make judgements. You call slavory a sin, but even the Bible allowed for slavory. What it does do is set out rules for how slaves are to be treated. I imagine that in a hundred or so years, things we think are normal will be considered to be evil because technology and people's views will undergo many changes. It is hard to know what those changes will be, because we have no idea how the future will unfold.
      If I raise a cow for food, is it wrong? If I take the eggs from chickens to eat, is it wrong? If I use a horse to do my work, is it wrong? I can imagine that in the future it could be viewed as evil, but to me, it is not wrong, it is not a sin, it is something that is needed for survival. In the past, owning slaves was exactly the same thing. It was not something that was evil to the people that were involved. It went on for thousands of years, because people felt it was needed.
      I have no idea what your past is. I'm not sure if you are religious or what religion might interest you. I do not know if you are using a dictionary definition or sin or a biblical definition. Webster's dictionary defines sin as:
      a: an offense against religious or moral law
      b: an action that is or is felt to be highly reprehensibleit's a sin to waste food
      c: an often serious shortcoming : FAULT
      2a: transgression of the law of God
      b: a vitiated state of human nature in which the self is estranged from God
      The KJV of the Bible states: Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
      The verse covers both God's laws and man's laws, as long as man's laws are not trying to override God's laws.
      The Bible allows for slavery, so it does not violate God's laws. How those slaves were treated is what is important when it comes to deciding Biblical sin.
      The definition used by Webster seems to preclude it being a sin, too. Slave owners followed the law. It was the norm of the time. It was acceptable by society. There was no wickedness from the views of the people involved. What has changed is time, people's views, and technology. Now most sane people view slavery as evil, but when it was in common use, it was no different than using animals to do work, eating cows, or taking eggs from chickens. You are the one that is rationalizing to believe that slavery was wickedness in the past. Most other major religions allowed for slavery too.
      You brought up abortion to prove your point, but abortion would be a violation of God's laws, so clearly it is a sin, even if people feel it is normal. The laws that allow abortion would be against God's laws, so the laws themselves would be sinful.

  • @carlholmes9643
    @carlholmes9643 Рік тому +120

    These 5 brilliant young men give me hope for the future!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

    • @ralphruocco3013
      @ralphruocco3013 Рік тому

      I agree !

    • @littleme3597
      @littleme3597 10 місяців тому +3

      What is brilliant? That they listened?

    • @suzanneparcelewicz4078
      @suzanneparcelewicz4078 10 місяців тому

      And they are curious. That's a sign of good intellect.

    • @lrx54
      @lrx54 7 місяців тому

      A hundred 🙌

    • @lrx54
      @lrx54 7 місяців тому +1

      @@littleme3597these men have overcome their prejudice and long held beliefs. Personally I find this an extremely rare thing. For example how many democrats do you know that change to repub or vice versa? In my world, it’s None. No, let’s embrace these young men. They are our hope.

  • @sherrylong5255
    @sherrylong5255 Рік тому +312

    Also don't forget how many white people gave their lives to free black people in the civil war.
    I love your guys's conversations. I'm 66 years old and I've learned a lot watching you guys.

    • @Spadookie
      @Spadookie Рік тому +11

      Lincoln didn't want to free slaves. He just knew the war would be lost if he didn't have slaves on his side. But he did know slavery was close to an end anyways.

    • @FreerunningGamer
      @FreerunningGamer Рік тому +3

      Another good one is Mr. Luther King. He died to push his message of equality. Probably one of the best people to ever live in terms of societal movements/social change. So many people have given their lives to create societies where everyone can live together and pursue happiness for not only themselves, but each other.

    • @nightstalkersnightstalkes2558
      @nightstalkersnightstalkes2558 Рік тому +15

      @@Spadookie Lincoln did not like slavery. Lincoln could never have freed the slaves without the civil war. It was in the constitution from the outset (or the southern slave states would have never joined). The only way to make slavery illegal was to amend the constitution and to do that the slave states would have to vote for it and they weren't going to do that. In fact the Emancipation Proclamation didn't free the slaves in the North. Maryland, Deleware, Kentucky, and Missouri slavery was still legal as they had not joined the war against the Union and they had the right to keep slavery under the constitution. These states did change their laws in the 1864-1865 time frame to end it in the Union states.
      In the end the the South starting the civil war was the only way slavery was ended. Once they made war on the union they lost their right in the constitutional ammendment process. The union after the war as they let the Confederate states back in made it a requirement to abolish slavery in the admittance back into the union. Some areas like West VA in 1863 became states and were admitted into the union because they did that.

    • @megansummersides4255
      @megansummersides4255 Рік тому +2

      @@Spadookie FACTS DONT CARE ABOUT FEELINGS

    • @carlfrye1566
      @carlfrye1566 Рік тому +4

      ​@@Spadookie Lol, slavery was close to an end? No it wasn't, were that true the South wouldn't have went to war to keep it.

  • @JennyMillikan
    @JennyMillikan 5 місяців тому +7

    Education is an amazing reality.❤

  • @alfr1
    @alfr1 Рік тому +188

    As an old white man, I had a boss over me at Walmart that was black and an ex-lieutenant in the military. He was dignified, proud and stood straight as an arrow, and always commanded respect. I wish I could have been as respected as he was by all, and by me. When I was in the military, I had a woman who was over me and she was also a strong person, and though not friendly, she was respected. When I was younger, I had a black man teach me how to operate a piece of equipment and over the next few years as my friend he taught me much of how I would act all through my life, and he became the First Black firefighter in the city of Odessa, Texas.

    • @Needmo
      @Needmo Рік тому

      Odessa Texas I s still racist but it's now the Mexican majority that are racist

    • @ladeacarr4245
      @ladeacarr4245 Рік тому +9

      we need black americans.. and america loves them.. lets unite .. the system is fucked up..

    • @briangreg6465
      @briangreg6465 Рік тому

      @@ladeacarr4245 The people who run the system want us to hate each other, it is the only way they can keep control. Americans uniting is their biggest fear.

    • @olvinzariel6518
      @olvinzariel6518 Рік тому +5

      ​@@ladeacarr4245 are you single? Lol you're so gorgeous

    • @lintydoc2024
      @lintydoc2024 Рік тому

      The black person will NEVER respect a white person. Don't hold your breath.

  • @chuckrowland8362
    @chuckrowland8362 Рік тому +107

    I had the privilege of sharing emails with Mr Sowell years ago. I contacted him about a story he wrote and in which he encouraged feedback. I grew up in W Detroit in the 60' and 70's. As a white kid it was no problem. It was mixed about 50/50 then black/white. Everybody got along great. My bestie was Frank Mays..He is black and we must have spent the night on sleepovers every weekend. Both moms would come to the basement with treats like english muffin pizzas etc and yell down to go to bed at around 11. We never did hahaha..stayed up watching TV until the channels went off for the night. Thomas and I shared some emails..he is a great writer.

    • @claire6795
      @claire6795 Рік тому +3

      If you are in England there are services just for Minorities. Like the oldies lunch club, they send a funded bus for Black and Minority Elders. Your friend can get in the bus, but you are NOT allowed because you are white, so you are left behind to walk at 85 years? How do you feel? It happened to my dad. 😮😢

    • @Sovereign_Citizen_LEO
      @Sovereign_Citizen_LEO Рік тому

      @@claire6795 - Similar stuff happens here all the time (constantly). It's called white liberal marxism/ socialism, critical race theory, affirmative action, "diversity, equity, and inclusion", and it's all Jewish Zionist Racism against Patriotic Libertarian white people (as is the scam defamation of antisemitism). African Slavery in the Americas was largely a European Jewish Banker/ Royal Family institution, and most of the ship owners, and slave traders were Jewish. People like Aaron Lopez among many others.
      They paid other people to do the actual work of picking up and importing slaves. Political Talmudic Zionist Marxism, is the only real and dangerous racism in the entire world, because it seeks to enslave all of us, Jewish or not. All this divide and conquer nonsense and reverse racism against Patriotic White Americans/ Illegal Immigration, Wars and Refugees, is literally designed to destroy this nation in order to takeover and control the entire world.
      We interrupted their plans at the time of the American Declaration of Independence and Revolution. So they created the Bavarian Illuminati on May 1st, 1776, just two months prior knowing that they would have to go through America to realize the Millenias old Pharisaical Talmudic Zionist Rabbinical Goals as God's Chosen Race.
      My family is Jewish (one side). My Great Grandmother was a prisoner of (and survivor of) Auschwitz. England was taken over long ago, and Germany, France, the USA, Crown Nations, the entire Western World. If people don't wake up soon, we will again be totally enslaved. First Financially and from Debt, and ultimately with Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, a Single Global Digital Currency, and eventually everyone Microchipped with all their data, personal information, identification, and banking information on the chip. This isn't fiction. It's fact.

    • @zadaofficial8091
      @zadaofficial8091 Рік тому

      ​@bastiat way to miss the point moron...
      One has ended.
      The other is endorsed as "equity"

  • @RamonaL909
    @RamonaL909 Рік тому +56

    I am a white women and I firmly believe our politicians and news media strive to keep racism alive. We are all human beings. You guys are awesome

    • @briansmeltzer1679
      @briansmeltzer1679 Рік тому +10

      It’s there way of controlling the people

    • @firmak2
      @firmak2 Рік тому

      i think thats just a byproduct. we love to hate. we would sooner throw an innocent man in prison than to say we cant find a culprit, Bad news always gets more clicks than good news, false information will always spread farther than the correction of said information. Getting a majority to hate anything, will help get the support of the majority if you push hating said thing. Our society always pushes towards extremism, the most x type of person will get farthest in that social group.

    • @Justsomebodyelse235
      @Justsomebodyelse235 Рік тому

      Yep.. let’s just ignore the fact that a lot of white people literally can’t stop being racist and are having a collective meltdown that the population is changing and white people will be the minority within the next 50 years. Which is ramping up the racism. Let’s ignore that. Let’s ignore the fact that a old racist bastard just shot a young black man for KNOCKING ON HIS DOOR. Yep.

    • @raevj
      @raevj Рік тому +7

      You are correct…division keeps them in power.

  • @garyseven5791
    @garyseven5791 3 місяці тому

    God bless you gentlemen. Love your channel. Love your comments. May your path always rise up to greet you!

  • @double00spy
    @double00spy Рік тому +226

    In my opinion, Thomas Sowell is one of the smartest people our country has ever produced. You guys had a very good discussion here. It gives me hope.

    • @TheHumanSpirit
      @TheHumanSpirit Рік тому +3

      💯

    • @taxicorky
      @taxicorky Рік тому

      Then why does he constantly lie, lies by ommision, misrepresents facts and leaves out context just so he can tapdance for white supremacists?

    • @jn8604
      @jn8604 Рік тому +5

      The man is a national treasure

    • @susiejo143
      @susiejo143 Рік тому +3

      ​@@jn8604 that's what I was gonna say

    • @charlesking4780
      @charlesking4780 Рік тому

      👍👏

  • @CosmoCosmo123
    @CosmoCosmo123 Рік тому +232

    I appreciate you all watching and discussing this.
    I’m 66 years old and was taught this in school. I could never understand how some thought a boat with huge sails full of pilgrim looking men with bows on their shoes carrying guns that took 2 minutes to load snuck up on the coast and took slaves?
    We bought them from their own countrymen.
    🤷‍♀️

    • @Peace-iz7gj
      @Peace-iz7gj Рік тому

      POC owned slaves. Study your Vice President's history- Kamala Harris

    • @eviehadlock8133
      @eviehadlock8133 Рік тому +10

      I took " Black History" in the early 70's and the whole class looked like this after🤯🤯🤯

    • @JohnLoKie
      @JohnLoKie Рік тому +9

      It is also hard to make the case that whites were collectively racist. Those descended from the pilgrims used to call the Irish immigrants “potato n words.” They were looked down upon to the point they were considered non-white. They had to prove themselves in war to gain respect. There were Irish vs Irish battles in the Civil War.
      Not to mention the Gangs of New York which was made into a movie about when Irish fought Italians. Honestly, you’d have to single out the English who as a group acted like they were superior to everyone else. We fought a war for independence from them. Then millions died in the next war which defacto ended slavery.

    • @eviehadlock8133
      @eviehadlock8133 Рік тому +8

      @@JohnLoKie all of my grandparents came from Ireland ( I'm Almost 70). So grateful I was taught my history. Unfortunately many irish/ Americans really don't know their history.

    • @eviehadlock8133
      @eviehadlock8133 Рік тому +4

      @@JohnLoKie in fact I'm Arkansas, circa 1960-62 I recall being called a " n- turned inside out ". I remember for black people there were special rules and signs. Idk how an Irish descendant could ever be prejudiced. ✌️

  • @DaRay814
    @DaRay814 Рік тому +56

    Thomas Sowell is one of the greatest minds of our times. I wish he would get more recognition for his brilliance.

  • @tpglobal-ud1iq
    @tpglobal-ud1iq 24 дні тому +1

    I'm so proud of you young gentleman for having the curiosity and drive to present these clips for analysis and discussion, to learn the facts, rather than relying on hearsay. And not only modern clips, but older ones. Amazing that you go in depth to try to understand the source! You are awesome. If only more youth would do this, so many problems our society faces today would be NO MORE! Bless you and keep up the good work!

  • @kathleenohanlon6127
    @kathleenohanlon6127 Рік тому +192

    I've watched several of these reaction videos now, and it is gratifying to hear young men as knowledgeable, open-minded, and eager to learn as yourselves--You all are quite impressive. I am a 64-year-old former university instructor, and I would have been pleased to have any of you in my classes. So, keep fighting the good fight and sharing these videos because I think you are rendering a public service to our country and to the world. May you be blessed.

    • @paulbob234
      @paulbob234 Рік тому +6

      Agree💯

    • @1950kath
      @1950kath Рік тому

      The African Slaves in America were weaker because they didn’t have GUNS and RIFLES TO DEFEND THEMSELVES FROM CAPTURE ! 😢

    • @TheDylls
      @TheDylls Рік тому +3

      A professor who wants open discourse?! But then how would you indoctrinate people in "your" System?!
      Just messing with you 😅 Glad to know that people like you still exist. YOU'RE doing a service to humanity! ❤

  • @lindop5425
    @lindop5425 Рік тому +27

    Thomas Sowell is an educated man with common sense on board as well. A living inspiration!

  • @neacy212
    @neacy212 Рік тому +96

    Brandon would make a great teacher and mentor, he has great understanding. I love watching these videos. I am learning from you all.

    • @whattheactual3589
      @whattheactual3589 Рік тому +3

      100% agree.

    • @topspot4834
      @topspot4834 Рік тому +12

      I like all of them, but Brandon definitely has a curious mind and I agree. He doesn't get all of his facts straight, but that's to be expected at his age. You can only retain so much information going down the rabbit hole, but he's definitely thirsty for knowledge and does a great job articulating his thoughts. He'll be a great Dad one day.

    • @brcage
      @brcage Рік тому +2

      Yes, i see him as a professor of some sort... very bright young man.

    • @woahblackbettybamalam
      @woahblackbettybamalam Рік тому +3

      Brandon taught me how to love a woman

    • @jracee1
      @jracee1 Рік тому +2

      Brandon would make a great teacher, and it would be a tragic under-utilization of his talents.

  • @TarahMatson-zz2hj
    @TarahMatson-zz2hj 6 місяців тому +1

    I love your videos. I love that you listen to the information given; think about what you’re hearing and then share and debate with each other. It’s refreshing to see young people thinking for themselves! It’s comforting to know that not all young people are brainwashed. God bless Mr. So well. What a brilliant man.

  • @nursenicole222
    @nursenicole222 Рік тому +196

    Calling Thomas Sowell a smart dude is a bit of an understatement. He is one of the most brilliant thinkers in this country ❤

    • @negativezero3107
      @negativezero3107 Рік тому +2

      In history

    • @nursenicole222
      @nursenicole222 Рік тому

      @@negativezero3107 agree

    • @clydewaldo3144
      @clydewaldo3144 Рік тому

      No he is not he cherry picks history to his own agenda don't be fooled he is liked because he says what white folk like to hear

    • @kyleparker678
      @kyleparker678 Рік тому

      I am proud to be a citizen in his country.

    • @oscarwarren469
      @oscarwarren469 Рік тому

      Show the application of his historical genius...I'll wait😊

  • @bobbyjackson6495
    @bobbyjackson6495 Рік тому +262

    This is crazy to even think, but I actually am tearing up with pride watching and listening to you guys. As an American knowing that the young men in our country are having these type of debates and not just taking what is taught in our culture but seeking to apply logic and critical thinking. This is so necessary for the advancement and betterment of our society.

    • @seektruth3423
      @seektruth3423 Рік тому +11

      I couldn't agree more. Love seeing people wake up to logic.

    • @YELLTELL
      @YELLTELL Рік тому

      Yep and that is exactly what the government doesn't want! Is ppl to use critical thinking. Then they can be controled.
      TRUEBLOOD 4 LIFE
      I IDENTIFY AS VACCINATED

    • @Nadruik
      @Nadruik Рік тому +9

      Much respect to these young men. 👏👏👏

    • @mdougf
      @mdougf Рік тому +6

      same

    • @Ironbishopgaming
      @Ironbishopgaming Рік тому +1

      That's called catching the Ghost! #Jahbless

  • @br360guy2
    @br360guy2 Рік тому +173

    You guys are engaging in an exercise that is rarely taught in university these days. It’s called critical thinking. The logical processing of information to come to your own independent conclusions. Very encouraging and refreshing.

    • @TheIcemanthomas
      @TheIcemanthomas Рік тому

      The world doesn’t want us to think critically. They’re trying there hardest to erase unfiltered history. U see they’re trying to get rid of black history teaching for whatever reason, and next is black history month.

  • @toddjust5179
    @toddjust5179 5 місяців тому +1

    This is one of the best videos I have watched on the internet. Your debate and conversation on this topic was very interesting and enlightening. Thank you for putting yourselves out there.

  • @markdamienmastrangelo9913
    @markdamienmastrangelo9913 Рік тому +76

    Thomas Sowell is a brilliant man ,a man to admire and emulate 💪🏾💯…..Big Up to you brothers for spreading this knowledge 🇺🇸

    • @privatedition2013
      @privatedition2013 Рік тому +1

      Thomas Sowell is a man who evaluates everything from an economic standpoint.

  • @ChiquiTuni
    @ChiquiTuni Рік тому +100

    I am a retired teacher. Teachers are supposed to teach Unit 1, and then use that knowledge to get to Unit 2. My first year teaching, there was a student who did just that. She asked a question about unit one, and then said something about how it related to unit two. I got so emotional her “aha moment”, that I cried. For the rest of my tenure at that school, there were quite a few students who voiced their own aha moments for the sole purpose of making me cry! If I were your teacher, I would be bawling all day long!

    • @gigi-iv4gj
      @gigi-iv4gj Рік тому

      I am a teacher too. AND THE HISTORY BOOKS ARE SCIENCE FICTION. On another hand there is not real history teachers. Blind guiding blind.

  • @michakav
    @michakav Рік тому +70

    The truth can set us free. People in power will do all they can to stretch and blur that truth to keep us divided. The history of slavery is just one example. Props to you young men for searching out and open mindedly listening to things that maybe you normally would not. Your discussions afterwards are always great to hear.

    • @electronicnotarystamp235
      @electronicnotarystamp235 Рік тому +1

      We all just need to be Christians and love each other the way Jesus wanted.

    • @moahdakka6887
      @moahdakka6887 Рік тому

      Amen. We poor have a lot on common. The only real power isn't really our law makers, but the top donors to both sides. They set us against each other, easier to control. Women vs. Men. Minorities against caucasians. Left versus right. It is all designed to keep us down and unable to see who the real enemy of the common man is.

    • @yvonnemetoyer8671
      @yvonnemetoyer8671 Рік тому

      You don’t need to be a Christian to just get along and be peaceful to everybody doesn’t matter your religion and many so called Christians are racist. The same Republicans saying they are Christians, and quoting the Bible are the same people that are trying to divide people especially black and brown and Jewish people now they’re trying to divide trans people if you’re Christians you should get along with everybody, no matter what religion or colors whether you believe in God, or a higher power we should all be created Equal

  • @davidprokop3049
    @davidprokop3049 9 місяців тому +2

    Omg I just came across you guys. I cannot stop watching and I wish I was or could be in the same room with you for these conversations. This has been so much enlightening that it has given me chills n goose flesh!! God bless you and may the Creator provide you continued guidance, insight, and protection!!
    I genuinely love this banter!!!!

  • @goretti2127
    @goretti2127 Рік тому +194

    As a Irish woman there were thousands of Irish slaves when England took over Ireland they murdered tortured us starved us and took any dignity we had a man by the name of Cromwell murdered thousands and sold thousands of us into slavery they also used the title indentured to send us to America. Australia and any where they could use us my mother when she was a young married woman my father and mother went to Wales to find work and they struggled to get a place to live the had signs up no blacks no Irish no dogs slavery was always a thing you said it best we are all one people thank you god bless

    • @JorgeReyes-bo7uc
      @JorgeReyes-bo7uc Рік тому +36

      Vikings slaved Irish too because they were weaker. Many icelandic people have Irish heritage because of that.

    • @williamedwardsantiago
      @williamedwardsantiago Рік тому +37

      White Jamaican here. My family are of Irish heritage back to when Cromwell sent his men over to Ireland. Sent some of the men in my family back then to work with the African slaves in the Caribbean and my dad’s side have been there since. I was born and raised in Jamaica to a white Jamaican man of Irish descent and a Colombian mother. I’ve recently just moved to Dublin for university and loving life in Ireland. It’s so strange as I’ve only been here since September but it feels like home. ☘️

    • @goretti2127
      @goretti2127 Рік тому +4

      That is quiet true of the vikings they did indeed rape and murder and took slaves but not on the scale of the British who were also not so kind to the poor in there own country but they were not being inslaved in there thousands and the seed of hatred wasnt bestowed on to them as it was to the Irish they went as far as to describe us as less than human they measured our heads and drew as monkeys or cave like people it is fact but we are all people and I thank god for the fact we all are here today and we are all human we are all sons and daughters of god

    • @stevencoates3382
      @stevencoates3382 Рік тому

      Oliver Cromwell. I've got a book on tyrants and he's mentioned in it. England's only dictator too. Religion was his main agenda.

    • @goretti2127
      @goretti2127 Рік тому +9

      @@stevencoates3382 today his name is still the most hated name in Ireland with good reason people talk about the potato famine as if it was our only source of food it was the cheapest food source we had and the blithe as it was known not only affected the Irish it affected most of Europe the difference was there leaders acted on it and provided there people with grain by the time it had gotten so bad in Ireland it was to late they British government whole handily let the Irish starve black 47 as it is still known in Ireland as the worst year for us hit and by then half our population was gone and still to this day it hasn’t recovered the famine ships left our shores the lucky ones the ones who could barely afford the fares left knowing they would never see Ireland again there families there villages there loved ones and most died on those coffin ships I would like to thank a nation of people who themselves were only after slightly recovering from the trail of tears the Choctaw nation who heard of irelands plight and send money to us in a time who saved many a life thank you we will never forget you and your part of our hearts forever

  • @rayvallerie3424
    @rayvallerie3424 Рік тому +52

    Honestly, it warms my heart to watch the five of you listen to this information process it and grow. Well done gentlemen, you all make me hopeful for the future.

  • @elijahwebb7167
    @elijahwebb7167 Рік тому +34

    This is so awesome that a group of young black adults are actually watching and absorbing this truth!!!!
    You make me a proud black man.
    Thank you.

  • @kateanette9398
    @kateanette9398 9 місяців тому +10

    I'm from Finland, a predominately white country in Europe. The Finnish people suffered from slavery more than any African country, when population size is taken in account 🤷

    • @benquoyeser4401
      @benquoyeser4401 Місяць тому

      @kateanette9398 What would happen if Finland owns all of Northwest Federal District Yamalo-Nenets and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrugs since Finnish first began?
      Greater Finland Area: 1,311,727 sq miles
      12th Century
      1101 Sweden's and Finland's population are ten times larger than our timeline.
      The Swedish annexed Karelia and the whole of the Northwestern Federal District and Tver by the year 1140.
      Yamalo-Nenets and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrugs were annexed by the year 1150.
      1554 Russia invaded Sweden to expand the Russian Empire however the Russians were defeated.
      1694 half of Finland and Sweden moved to Arkhangelsk Oblast, Tver Oblast, Komi Republic, Yamalo-Nenets and Khanty-Mansi
      1809: Finland, the Northwest Federal District, Tver Oblast, Khanty-Mansi and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrugs were annexed by Russia.
      1865: 20% of Finland's population moved to the Yamalo-Nenets and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrugs to escape the Famine.
      1914: Finnish nationalists declares war on Russia.
      These Finnish nationalists were the only Central Power members that got equipment, supplies and money from Great Britain and France.
      Russia has more casualties in this world in World War One.
      1916: December 6 Finland gains independence with huge amounts of land. Russian speakers, ethnic Russians that speak Finnish were expelled or massacred or enslaved.
      Any Finn or Swedish Finn or other ethnic minorities sympathetic or supports Russia were massacred, enslaved or deported to Russia.
      1918: the Finnish Civil War begins on January 27.
      More Finnish Reds were killed in this war.
      Many German mercenaries and war veterans moved to Finland unlike the real world millions of Germans moved to Greater Finland.
      1939: November 30 the Winter War begins.
      1941: many German soldiers were stationed in Finland.
      1944: Finland still betrayed Nazi Germany many Germans became pows.
      99.99% of the real life German pows in Russia were pows in Komi Republic, Yamalo-Nenets and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrugs.
      1945: Finland builds borders against the Russian border with electric fences with sniper towers, machine gun nests and has tens of thousands of tanks patrolling the border.
      Most of the German pows in Russia that died live.
      Greater Finland gives these pows private showers, saunas, civilian education and non military jobs.
      1947: Greater Finland stays neutral in the Cold War but has millions of Finnish soldiers and police stationed on the border.
      1948: most of the German pows are given freedom many of the surviving pows joined the Finnish Army.
      1989: the USSR still collapsed Finland refuses to disarm its military.
      1999: Finland still switched to the Euro.
      2001: Finland stays neutral in the War On Terror.

    • @benquoyeser4401
      @benquoyeser4401 Місяць тому

      Hey Kate Anette what would happen if Finland owns all of Northwest Federal District Yamalo-Nenets and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrugs since the Finnish language and culture first began?
      Greater Finland Area: 1,311,727 sq miles
      12th Century 1101 Sweden's and Finland's population are ten times larger than our timeline.
      The Swedish annexed Karelia and the whole of the Northwestern Federal District and Tver by the year 1140.
      Yamalo-Nenets and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrugs were annexed by the year 1150.
      1554 Russia invaded Sweden to expand the Russian Empire however the Russians were defeated.
      1694 half of Finland and Sweden moved to Komi Republic
      1809: Finland, the Northwest Federal District, Tver Oblast, Khanty-Mansi and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrugs were annexed by Russia.
      1914: Finnish nationalists declare war on Russia.
      These Finnish nationalists were the only Central Power members that got equipment, supplies and money from Great Britain and France.
      Russia has more casualties in this world in World War One.
      1916: December 6 Finland gains independence with huge amounts of land. Russian speakers, ethnic Russians that speak Finnish were expelled or massacred or enslaved.
      Any Finn or Swedish Finn or other ethnic minorities sympathetic or supports Russia were massacred, enslaved or deported to Russia.
      1918: the Finnish Civil War begins on January 27.
      More Finnish Reds were killed in this war.
      Many German mercenaries and war veterans moved to Finland unlike the real world millions of Germans moved to Greater Finland.
      1939: November 30 the Winter War begins however the war ends faster.
      1941: many German soldiers were stationed in Finland.
      1944: Finland still betrayed Nazi Germany many Germans became pows.
      99.99% of the real life German pows in Russia were pows in Komi Republic, Yamalo-Nenets and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrugs.
      1945: Finland builds borders against the Russian border with electric fences with sniper towers, machine gun nests and has tens of thousands of tanks patrolling the border.
      Most of the German pows in Russia that died live.
      Greater Finland gives these pows private showers, saunas, civilian education and non military jobs.
      1947: Greater Finland stays neutral in the Cold War but has millions of Finnish soldiers and police stationed on the border.
      1948: most of the German pows are given freedom many of the surviving pows joined the Finnish Army.
      1989: the USSR still collapsed Finland refuses to disarm its military.
      1999: Finland still switched to the Euro.
      2001: Finland stays neutral in the War On Terror.

  • @heatherdale5571
    @heatherdale5571 Рік тому +94

    Growing up in the 80s, we were taught this in school. From elementary school onward...while still maintaining our pride of country. Having an understanding of the world's past related to our present, we were proud of our country's accomplishments, and inspired us.
    They began pulling this information from schools in the mid-late 90s.

    • @jillheldebrant1101
      @jillheldebrant1101 Рік тому +7

      Yes this, I was taught this and was surprised when my kid wasn't.

  • @joclark1896
    @joclark1896 Рік тому +75

    I appreciate you being open minded, doing your research and actually listening to history. Big respect.

    • @vandengrey6912
      @vandengrey6912 Рік тому +2

      I totally agree with you. Now if they would watch The Greatest Story Never Told I would be really impressed.

    • @modgirl7242
      @modgirl7242 Рік тому +1

      Why has it took so long

    • @highroller-jq3ix
      @highroller-jq3ix Рік тому

      How is a token economist the voice of actual history?

    • @highroller-jq3ix
      @highroller-jq3ix Рік тому

      @@vandengrey6912 So you are impressed when people lock into an ideological fringe?

    • @vandengrey6912
      @vandengrey6912 Рік тому +1

      @@highroller-jq3ix Hardly. Lies abound everywhere

  • @theDonRua
    @theDonRua Рік тому +221

    Listening to you guys talk things through, debate the terms, the assumptions, listen to wisdom like that of Mr. Sowell, is one of the most inspiring things on the internet. It's great to listen to a brilliant professor talk about some stuff he knows, but it's as inspiring to see young men having intelligent discussions to get to the truth, whatever that turns out to be. The world is a complex place, with plenty of sins and angels, but if we can be open to dialogue and truth, we can all get better.

    • @JT-kv8pr
      @JT-kv8pr Рік тому +12

      They are the future of our Country. Makes me have hope.

    • @blemishednicely8402
      @blemishednicely8402 Рік тому +9

      Well said, this is PRECISELY why I like the Cartier Family...they seem like great dudes, don't get me wrong, but to observe the discussions & SEE the way they engage the topic at hand is VERY refreshing/gives one some hope for the future generations~

    • @paulbob234
      @paulbob234 Рік тому +2

      Agree💯

  • @charlesbingham421
    @charlesbingham421 Місяць тому

    Love listening to you guys
    Listening to facts and realizing the lies you’ve been told
    It’s enlightening to watch

  • @lisaquigley-moon9583
    @lisaquigley-moon9583 Рік тому +80

    He’s in his 90’s now. It’s sad we will lose him in my lifetime. He’s a very good person

    • @mezmerizer0266
      @mezmerizer0266 Рік тому +13

      So many intelligent, kennel headed people are passing soon. It's sad, and infuriating.

  • @ChrisD755
    @ChrisD755 Рік тому +76

    Y’all are doing such a service to our uneducated society! Sooo happy your channel is growing. ❤️

  • @StanBurns
    @StanBurns Рік тому +1

    Thomas Sowell has acquired a massive amount of knowledge in long life ! Salute!!

  • @francescalehman8783
    @francescalehman8783 Рік тому +32

    I am a 50 something white woman who has kids your ages. I so enjoy listening to you and if I were your mother, I would be so proud! You are destined for greatness, all of you! God bless and keep learning, growing and loving life!

  • @gabbygoo2916
    @gabbygoo2916 Рік тому +20

    I love Thomas Sowell, i have every book he wrote..

  • @kitsunelee007
    @kitsunelee007 Рік тому +172

    Another absolutely fire video!!
    I'm Cuban, Spanish and ScotsIrish and my Great Great Grandparent's were indentured servants to a very wealthy(for those times)black family, the contracts they signed X miraculously survived for generations. The terms of the contracts, in a language they could neither read nor write dispite being educated were equal to slavery with the added term that you had to pay the slave master.
    My ScotsIrish Grandfather's entire family of 12 were essentially owned as sharecroppers by a black freeman who then became a slaver master abd then turned indentured servant owner in one of the myraid of deepest and poverty ridden parts of the South.
    Despite the cruelty my family experience they did not habor any malice towards black ppl and raised their children to judge a person by the content of character. Neither did any of my family bemoan that they were ever oppressed with my Great-grandfather saying "How coukd I have been oppressed? True oppression were like what was done by Hilter, Castro, etc."

    • @donabrams276
      @donabrams276 Рік тому +1

      Cono! Chico

    • @shortnessoftime8783
      @shortnessoftime8783 Рік тому +3

      @@donabrams276 And, how do you describe yourself? AZO!!

    • @Mrs.CGraves
      @Mrs.CGraves Рік тому +6

      My Irish family too.

    • @1BeautifulSthrnBtrfly8138
      @1BeautifulSthrnBtrfly8138 Рік тому +1

      Irish were NEVER slaves in America! I would looooove to see the paper trail...

    • @Mrs.CGraves
      @Mrs.CGraves Рік тому

      @@1BeautifulSthrnBtrfly8138 go to Europe.. any church in Ireland should have the records.. and you can change the name to be a palatable “indentured” but when your taken or sent against your will sold for money to be another persons property, but say “I have a contract with a signature of X on it so it’s ok” and you never gain Freedom Dues.. hmmm that’s sounds pretty much like SLAVERY to me

  • @wonderrummage2454
    @wonderrummage2454 Рік тому +154

    As a white older woman this is very encouraging to see! Thank you! Also, I believe as you were saying “black people have more opportunities than ever before “ all people have more opportunity than ever before! It’s a great time to be alive. Keep up the great work and let’s not let others come between us!

    • @desmondjenkins309
      @desmondjenkins309 Рік тому +1

      But people own less property

    • @kensummerfield7899
      @kensummerfield7899 Рік тому

      ​@@desmondjenkins309 yep. They do. Are you looking to blame someone for that? You need to watch that video again. There's a root source and cause. And it isn't your white neighbors. Alex Haley clearly stated that his Book/movie was something to give his ppl a myth to live by.

    • @kinglizard3406
      @kinglizard3406 Рік тому +6

      @@desmondjenkins309 depends on country

    • @chainsofscarlet9054
      @chainsofscarlet9054 Рік тому +5

      ​@@desmondjenkins309 People also have less money to buy said property.

    • @MrHartApart
      @MrHartApart Рік тому

      unless you work in real estate lol. I'm supposed to be a trainee appraiser, no work. Looking to get into home inspection, no work. my friends who are in realty, no work. thanks Jay Powell.

  • @lisas44
    @lisas44 Рік тому +112

    As an aside, the fact you guys can extensively debate and discuss sensitive topics and sometimes disagree, shows that you are a close family. After the covid tyranny ripping families apart the last few years, you are an inspiration and example of how families should be!

  • @dewdropper1348
    @dewdropper1348 Рік тому +185

    As a white kid from Connecticut I really appreciate this. Thank you for looking deeper into this issue more than most. I can’t say much more than you can. By being white it’s not really possible for me to make any judgment publicly. I just want our cultures to live together in harmony in this stage of history

    • @msw8966
      @msw8966 Рік тому

      Your right because whites are currently being discriminated against. Whites to not have free speech at this time.

    • @c.h.n.j.5302
      @c.h.n.j.5302 Рік тому +1

      "By being white it’s not really possible for me to make any judgment publicly." LOL why do you feel the need to lie like this LOL all white people do is make judgements publicly, hell everyone does that, have you ever gone out in public, people are always judging LOL

    • @mbrum3230
      @mbrum3230 Рік тому +17

      U can make any judgment u want. In fact u should do so.

    • @dewdropper1348
      @dewdropper1348 Рік тому +10

      @@mbrum3230 they pretty much said my judgments\opinions for me. That’s my point. Whites can’t give this option/judgment anymore or it’s considered racist

    • @tracygames5755
      @tracygames5755 Рік тому +15

      In order for our cultures to be able to live in harmony you have to know you can and should make your voice heard, as should we all.

  • @helenrogers1400
    @helenrogers1400 Рік тому +26

    From Chicago: As a mother and great-grandmother, immigrant to America in the 1960's, I am happy I found your video site, and may I say, I am so very proud of you all. You give me hope for the future of America and the world 🌎. I love Dr. Thomas Sowell, a man I discovered a few years ago, his interviews never, ever, disappoint. Dr. Sowell should, in my humble opinion, receive the highest honor in our nation; America, with its faults and failings, is still the greatest country in the world.
    God bless all of you young men; you are doing the work of Our Lord and Savior. 🙏☘️💚🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸

    • @gordias1046
      @gordias1046 Рік тому +1

      Thomas Sowell is a national treasure, the greatest living economist, and among the greatest Americans in history.
      God bless you too.

  • @mgm9803
    @mgm9803 Рік тому +94

    Listening to you all learn, debate and opine is an absolute joy! Knowledge is power. Never stop being willing to learn!

    • @kimobrien.
      @kimobrien. 10 місяців тому +1

      Capitalism generating a falling standard of living for the working class.

    • @kristinekimball8695
      @kristinekimball8695 10 місяців тому

      Yeah...guys! 😊 great discussion.

  • @jamapx
    @jamapx 11 місяців тому

    Good conversation. Thanks guys. Keep listening to Thomas Sowell.

  • @leithsapitan1428
    @leithsapitan1428 Рік тому +45

    Dr. Sowell is an incredible role model, for everyone. He's been through more bs than all of us put together.

  • @TheHumanSpirit
    @TheHumanSpirit Рік тому +451

    *Top 10 Highlights about Thomas Sowell* 🇺🇸 Many dub this man a "national treasure." Often in the comments section. And he actually is. He is unparalleled:
    *1* - Born in 1930 into true poverty in segregated Gastonia, North Carolina.
    *2* - Adopted by his great-aunt since his father died shortly before his birth and his mother (a maid) couldn't take care of a 5th child alone. She died herself not long after.
    *3* - Grew up in NYC (Harlem) where his cousin, introduced him to the NYC library and he grew to become an absolutely voracious reader and student of the world.
    *4* - U.S. Marine Corps (drafted during Korean war w/ honorable discharge)
    *5* - Night school at Howard University
    *6* - Harvard University (BA) w/ magna cum laude
    Note: "The principle benefit of a Harvard degree is never again having to be impressed by anyone with a Harvard degree" --Sowell
    *7* - Columbia University (MA) - economics
    *8* - University of Chicago (PhD) - economics
    *9* - Studied under Milton Friedman, his mentor
    *10* - Was a self-avowed Marxist into his 20s, and Democrat voter until 1972 when he switched to Republican. He first caught national traction during the Reagan years. Although I would say he is neither right nor left; he is himself. He is not tribal; he is honest.
    While the above certainly impresses, what really impresses is listening to this man directly! There are countless hours to be found of him online. He is among the most cool-calm-collected in the public arena today. In my opinion. A legit individual. He thinks for himself. Always has. But, yes, he is an intellectual titan - the breadth & depth of his knowledge -- in history (both domestic and world), economics, and sociology is staggering. But above all he is NOT the typical academic man mired in intellectual vanity, preening himself in his credentials, contributing nothing to the real world. There's a sense of authenticity and wisdom about the man. This is what stands out above all else - a lifetime of Character. And humility. I suppose, after all, one doesn't go from studying Marxism and carrying its banner to becoming an American liberatarian-conservative thinker without a truly introspective sense of humility.
    This man is truly presidential. There are very few on his level. If it sounds like I'm singing his praises it's because he is praiseworthy. Sadly he is 93 and won't be around for much longer. Will be a major loss for this country and although I've never met him I will miss him. Straight up - he's the fckng man.

    • @jacksmith-vs4ct
      @jacksmith-vs4ct Рік тому +11

      only racists dub thomas a national treasure because he confirms their biases by pretending racism doesn't exist anymore once he made it big he forgot everything he grew up on and became a shitty right wing grifter read some of the rebuttels he has had and you will see how weak all of his arguments are

    • @TheRedStateBlue
      @TheRedStateBlue Рік тому

      except that he's an idiot and every other economist and sociologist in the world will tell you the same thing. his theories have no academic merit, and his "job" at the hoover institution is to find ways to sell bad policy to stupid voters. that's why we have "right to work" laws... the hoover institution, a right wing propaganda outlet, by its own admission.

    • @allyourbase888
      @allyourbase888 Рік тому +5

      👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @garrettwright6373
      @garrettwright6373 Рік тому +49

      @jack smith ha ha you gotta find the positive comments and call em racist! Why don't you rebuttal the arguments he makes instead of telling people to Google it, or provide links. He doesnt even make arguements to rebuttal he states historical facts and it pisses of those who want to rewrite history.

    • @adamcole995
      @adamcole995 Рік тому +11

      He also tried out for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

  • @Nkloud
    @Nkloud Рік тому +113

    You guys, are awesome. The fact that ya'll have the ability to hear facts, discuss and debate them. Much love and respect!

  • @brooklyn8472
    @brooklyn8472 10 місяців тому +3

    The attitude toward listening to historical facts and discourse among peers makes this one of my favorite channels. Regardless of race, gender, religion, these are the conversations we need to be having. Humans have so much more to offer each than to fight about. You guys fucking rock.

  • @lisaspikes4291
    @lisaspikes4291 Рік тому +105

    This is a great video!
    I’m a 59 year old white woman, and I hate to hear people my age and older put down young people. These guys are great! They’re thoughtful, intelligent and willing to learn. What more could you ask for? I love seeing young people figuring out life! There are more of these kind of young people than there are of the bad ones. But only the bad ones make the news. So older, lazy people assume ALL young people are like the ones on the news!
    Love you guys! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @lynnbaldwin7890
      @lynnbaldwin7890 Рік тому

      Same age; same life philosophy! Preach it forward!❤❤❤

    • @johnmininger7472
      @johnmininger7472 Рік тому

      55 year old white man here, could not agree more.

    • @perrywilliams2484
      @perrywilliams2484 Рік тому +1

      I agree 63 year old. Very refreshing. Just keep spreading the news😊

    • @yvonnelowe1707
      @yvonnelowe1707 Рік тому

      And the truth will set us all free❤