You guys have been having some really good open discussions lately, and some people only want to hear voices with which they agree. It's sad that those who claim to be so tolerant are so quick to shut you down if you don't agree with them 100%. Stay free, fellas.
Yes they have, and in their collective commentary, they are very much within the bounds of what most of us consider common sense, a strong work ethic, and a strong moral background. They also seem to have an affinity towards meritocracy, more than likely largely developed through their backgrounds in athletics where you don't get something for nothing.
If people are saying you're going down the wrong rabbit hole, then it proves the mentality of some people that think if your skin is a certain color, you have to think a certain way. Just keep being honest and don't cave into the mob! You guys have great discussions that are fun to watch.
Weak people wants to place other people in a box and place them on a shelf. They're afraid when you think differently than them. Life opens up when one becomes a free/critical thinker.
I'm a british/jamaican mixed race guy that's gone through a similar journey as yourselves the last couple years. Believe me it's the right path. Logic and reason over emotional shit all day. Keep going, love your videos
Well-reasoned, fact-based Conservative opinion is now called 'far-Right', while it actually more closely resembles classical liberalism from decades ago..
Who's attempting to dictate what they watch? I've not seen any of these comments I keep hearing about. Are they hidden behind a pay wall? Must one complete a treasure hunt to find them? Idk...just seems weird thst this narrative exists but the provocation does not.
@@ivankawnartist I’m taking the word of the content content creator. You can hear them address it in the first few minutes. It’s up to you if you believe them or not
@@jacksonsoseman4660 I'd be curious to learn what equates "a lot" as it was out. Nevertheless, my point was that I see none in these comments as it stands now. What I do see is a lot of strange comments. I don't feel like getting into it again because I already typed it up in a comment under the video itself.
@user-em6yy2do6t I never said, nor implied they were lying. I would be remiss if I didnt ask, simply for reassurance, did you actually read what I had typed? I was merely speaking on the comments in this video. Which obviously wouldn't be comments they were talking about because these comments came after. Does that clarify things better?
Never ever apologize for having an open mind, learning about different perspectives and having an open and honest debate with each other!! Love what you guys are doing! Keep up the great work and awesome senses of humor.
I am so proud of you guys, for being honest, open minded, and not letting anyone else tell you how to feel and what to think. You are an inspiration and, really, what this country is all about... the freedom to express yourself, the freedom to be yourself, and no one can take that away from you. You keep it real and, while there may be disagreement here or there, it's honest and constructive disagreement. And that's something that can be respected.
I've been watching your content, and this video has made me click the subscribe button. Love the discussions and ability of you all to approach topics with an open mind. I am a full blooded Native American and from the reservation. I have a lot of the same obstacles you run into in trying to have open discussions. Great job not being a statistic and helping move the world forward. You are the medicine the world needs.
The people giving you shit and saying they will unsubscribe if you watch/listen to a certain person is the same reason you should listen to who they don't want you to. Never feel bad for educating yourself with different points of view.
THIS is why you guys are quickly becoming my favorite reaction channel. Just open mindedness.... listening to different ideas, and having honest discussions about it. Keep doing what you're doing guys!
you guys are my new favorite channel because of your open mindedness, education & self education. it is good to question narratives. not sure if you have all been red-pilled yet, but once you go down those rabbit holes it is very hard to unsee what becomes very clear. a divided country is easier to control and there are in fact very evil people wanting to control us all. we've been fed so many lies it is hard to find the truth, but once you do, you will never look at things the same way again. love u guys! keep doing what you're doing!
But, if they disagree too much then they're not intelligent anymore. (In general.) At least that's what I've noticed in people. I'm a student of human character and I've seen some really dark sides of people come out when people disagree with or challenge their views. Yeah, it's all love as long as they're not leaning the other way.
@@leebrown1213 Yea, that's odd because it then seems as if they have this following for their content but in reality they amassed that following through different content entirely. I mean, in and of itself I don't really care. It's just misleading and therefore not totally honest. That applies in any aspect of life as far as I'm concerned.
@@RazDaz74 They were referring to them in a sense of the focus surrounding their content. It has, without a doubt, become more politically inclined over time.
This is why I love watching you guys, you take a real look at the issues with respect for each other and your audience. There are too many people, regardless of skin color, gender, religion, etc that cannot even be in the same room together without reverting to screaming at each other. You look at issues that need discussion and are willing to actually listen to each other without descending into the “nastiness” that seems so prevalent today.
You're not going down a rabbit hole, you all are just reacting to suggested videos to react to. And you're doing it honestly and with an open mind. Like my man said, "I don't really give a $%@?!". Keep that attitude and keep doing what you're doing. It's working.
Yeah I find it interesting that the people criticizing these young men want to skirt around the issues they discuss. Not directly taking on or challenging what these young men are stating, specifically, just fussing at them in general. Maybe it's because whoever is criticizing them..can actually refute them. Just mad because these young men are on to something.
@@markwest8960 I'd happily discuss this with you. The function of police in systemic oppression is a very important one. I think all middle and lower class people suffer from systemic oppression, but black people get it worse in the U.S in the same way Native people get it worse here in Canada (which I have personally witnessed many times, having grown up with native cousins who were like brothers to me). That being said, the NFL is not "private" in any sense of the word besides ownership. They broadcast on public mediums. The NFL has always had a greater percentage of black people than the rest of the country. The ownership group has become obscenely wealthy off of the talents of those black athletes, so to tell those athletes that they can't make a statement using the platform--which they earned through their athleticism and talent--to bring attention to a very old, ongoing problem, is obviously done entirely is self-interest. If black people can only speak out in places the rich white people tell them they can, the message won't ever get out, and that's by design. Some bigot player made a similar statement but against lgbtq people in the NHL and guess who said he did nothing wrong and defended him fiercely? That's right. Every conservative. Weird, coming from a group of people who wanted to ruin Kaepernick's life for doing the exact same thing. It's almost like that was never really their problem. Like Pac said, if they chose to ride, thuggin til the day they die, nobody gives a fuck about them, but when they start to rise, a hero in their children's eyes, now they give a fuck about them.
regardless of the experience of these men, there are many individuals who watch videos like these and end up going down an alt right rabbit hole. radicalization happens very easily on the internet and its always important to view content critically. the concerns aren't entirely unfounded when people start watching several ben shapiro, thomas sowell etc videos. I think these political commentators exist in a space where they don't usually promote outright violence so they can be consumed responsibly, but its not exactly difficult to start getting to the types of "race realist" kind of individuals who start leaning into segregation and eugenics and occasionally genocide.
You guys just KEEP DOING YOU! You are some of the most open-minded and mature young men I've even "known." You guys watch music, sports, cartoons, news, politics, educators, etc and are balanced. Fk the haters, let them watch another channel while yours continues to blow up.
I agree with Brandon, who gives a damn. Truth is truth, F the gatekeepers. Y’all are smart enough to watch new content and decide what makes sense and what’s BS. Keep it up, you will continue to gain followers despite what the haters say
Never apologize for learning new things. The only people’s opinion you need to worry about is your own and your family’s. Keep learning about ALL sides and stay close to whatever truth rings your bell. ❤️
Just because you react to a video certainly doesnt mean you agree with everything in the video. One of the things I like most about you guys is that you react to all kinds of different stuff. The minute you limit what you take in or what you experience is the minute you limit your growth and learning. If people cry that they will ubsub because you watched a particular video, thats their loss, not to mention that its closed minded and nonsensical.
@@Weazla- Someone is all caught up in their feelings and their imagination. Try reading again, its obvious to anyone who actually watches their vids that they react to all different types of content. Stop trolling.
@@ComicHorder410 all of the "political" videos they react to are right wing, to be more accurate and charitable to conservatives, it's actually just reactionary viewpoints perpetuating the culture war that YOU are so caught up in. They haven't once reacted to someone like Chomsky or even a liberal, the latter I would personally dislike, but they would actually be listening to different viewpoints, you know "growth and learning". It's easy to pander to reactionary people, right wing reactionary videos do better than liberal, easy way to grow a channel. It's important to remember; you can't tell you're in a bubble while you're in it.
@@Weazla- facts, theyre just watching right wing videos. Ben Shapiro only sounds smart to people that arent aware of all the shit hes misstating, misrepresenting, etc for his "debates"
So I just watched your intro. And I’m a conservative independent. And to be honest I’m glad you guys do these things and you have healthy conversations about it. Not everyone is going to agree a lot of people only want to hear things that they like. I think people can have healthy debates and people can feel or believe how they want to. And you guys are entertaining. And I always look forward to hearing what you guys have to say no matter what. Defiantly don’t let those things bother you. If they unsubscribe it’s because something is being said that they didn’t like and it hit a nerve. Keep being you guys no matter what you guys believe or your opinions. That’s what makes you, you. And I love that. ❤
@@jaheidt for me both sides can be wrong. I agree with some on the right side and some on the left. Which is why I’m independent. And I think we need an independent president. But for the sake of argument if need to I would go more towards republican side.
@@jessicaglass again, tell me whose rights you would offer up to remain moderate. I'm asking for an honest answer. Who are you willing to choose doesn't have as many rights so you can sleep at night?
I love the conversations and content you guys are having. I share your videos with my kids and my friends. I'm a 65 year old wrinkly white lady afraid to say it or say anything else if a lines up with God's word. Keep it up boys you all are giving the world a lot🎉🎉🎉🙏💖
You men make me proud and excited for our leaders of tomorrow. I found this channel randomly. You men are the age of my grandson. PLEASE keep listening and learning about the world around you. Someone said they would unsubscribe if you reacted to Candice Owens so I am taking their place as a subscriber.
Now a days people think it’s bad to listen to other opinions and people that don’t agree with what they think. We need to be able to communicate to other and tell other ways of thinking in order to live among each other. We all in it together so we need to be able to talk without yelling over each other. You guys are doing great 👍
You guys are awesome. You’re not right or left. You are teachers and learners. I’ve been a high school theology teacher for 45 years. Two of my former students are Supreme Court justices. I learn so much from your discussions
If I interpret it correctly, he doesn't learn new information on the political topics, but on the performance and honest view of the boys, when they are interacting by themselves, you know, without a mid 50s white theology teacher in the room. What do they know and understand? What are the important parts for them? For example, in another video the one in the middle wanted to repeat the part of historical interaction between men and women by JP all the time. Imo this is a pretty standard point and the clip thereafter would have been much more essential for them to discuss. Tldr: Learning about people, not topics.
@@mario97br Yea, you certainly didn't need all that to say that. And clearly the implication was what it was. There was never a question as to that. Also, let's not call them boys. They are men, are they not? Certainly legal adults, which when it comes to the people we sleep with changes that perspective from boy/girl to man/woman significantly. I don't understand why you had to make it racial either. You took a long time to arrive at a simple point but didn't fail to be a little overzealous in your categorization of others whole you were at it. I'm not sure if it was intention, but it comes across as odd that you felt such a compulsion. However, I'm not here to paint narratives. I'm simply a student of character and thought I'd match your energy and overall tone with my response. Tldr; My original curiosity was specifically asking what they learned about these men.
You guys are intelligent enough to carry on a conversation and debate issues that most won't. Keep up the good work. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and beliefs. I watch the whole video, im interested in the complete discussion and love hearing others think for themselves and that may be what some of those viewers are upset about. Some like to be told what to think, it takes all the work out of it.
Those people are basically calling you “Uncle Toms”. Typical. You are intelligent, educated free-thinking young American adult men. Keep doing what your doin and youll go far in life ♥️
This is great just being young and willing to learn. Way too many people under 25 think they have the entire world figured out to a T already 🥴 it’s disheartening. Awesome to see young educated groups of friends able to discuss topics openly and explore ideas. Have no fear of your followers my guys if your circle stays tight you’ll all grow together and whatever is meant to happen will happen 🤙
I have two boys who are around your ages and they stand up for themselves and their beliefs... glad to see ya'll doing the same. I am a Conservative and love seeing people sharing the truth unapologetically!
Same thing that’s wrong with being liberal… You’re both sheep, both parties are two sides of the same coin. To entirely align your values with one side of democracy guarantees that all your opinions are biased.
@MacDac are you saying Abraham Lincoln was on the wrong side of history? You must have been in favor of his assassination after basically giving slaves their freedom?
Intelligence & knowledge IS being opened minded, listening to both sides, then coming to YOUR OWN conclusions on the matter. Not being forced to believe what anyone else believes. Keep up the great research guys! I’m 57 & proud to see your generation weighing facts for yourselves ♥️
I love you boys! Keep making content like this and stay true to yourselves without being concerned about the very few who chose to unsubscribe. You’ll get more subscribers just for being authentic. ❤
As a lifelong left of left Liberal, I also listen to Shapiro, Peterson, and many Conservative figures, because many of them have interesting and intelligent things to say. We don’t all have to agree about everything, and what a boring world it would be if we did. We do need to listen to each other respectfully, and maybe we’ll find common ground, something Shapiro also mentioned. Stay curious. Stay open-minded. Listen to all sides. Anyone who says they’ll stop watching because they don’t like what you’re exploring is missing the point. You’re doing a great job and teaching us too, while you’re viewing everything. This is a perfect example of the Socratic Method. You guys rock!
@@TheRandompaint if you're on the side of making abortion illegal, exterminating minorities, and child marriage just to name a few, then I don't really need to hear the rest of your story to make my mind up that no, I will not be on your side. You can do your mental gymnastics about it all you want, but those are the things that you support after you claimed to having looked at all sides. That's your "educated" choice on the matter. You weren't led astray, you chose it. And that's what's so disturbing.
@@stedibear "exterminating minorities & child marriage" whaaat? Lmfao with those 2, sounds like you're talking about leftists to me, I'm confused🤔 As for abortion, we want it to be "safe, legal & RARE" that means only if it's absolutely necessary, not like it has been allowed to carry on up to today where lazy females get knocked up & run to get a quick abortion like it's a normal form of birth control.
I’m enjoying hearing your thoughts, and your discussions discussing with intelligence and listening to each other with respect. See how much we need to hear respectful discussions? Thank you for your videos… they are fun
You guys are amazing!! There is nothing wrong with what you’re doing! Don’t you let anyone else tell you otherwise! We whole heartedly love your videos, whatever they are!!! ❤❤
Keep doing your thing, the real question is why would anyone not want you guys to continue to think for yourselves? Personally I enjoy watching these guys expanding their knowledge and views. The country needs more of this because the matrix clearly has a hold on a large majority of people to where we can’t even talk or disagree anymore which will never fix anything in the country
There's nothing wrong with reacting and understanding different points of view. Doesn't mean we have to accept other peoples' viewpoints either. Keep doing what you guys want to do.
people unsubbing because they don't like you having an opinion says a lot... Keep doin you, don't worry about those people... Having an open mind is the only way to progress as a society!
Y’all give me hope for the future. Not right or left, but really are willing to hear all arguments, and make an educated decision based on the facts and the different points of view on the facts. This removes the feelings, that cloud legitimate responses. Feelings do not take all the facts into account. Keep up the good work you guys. Grateful you are being real.
Kapernick made a ton of money off his act. Way more than he would have made in the NFL. Now he's accusing his step-parents of being racist. He's a total jerk.
Don’t let anyone bully you into stopping reactions to “conservative” topics and people. Don’t let anyone bully you into doing or not doing anything. _Assume the person you are talking/listening to knows something you don’t and can teach you something_ goes all ways, not just one. Most problems and solutions fall into the grey middle. Very rarely are things black and white. Listening and conversing with all perspectives will ultimately give you the clearest understanding of the entire subject.
@@ivankawnartist I say listen to everyone and everything you can. Limiting your sources of information only limits your potential conclusions. If you listen to every source you can, regardless of opinion, and still come to the same conclusion as you would have anyway; that’s just fine. Also, it’s important to understand that not every solution to a problem works the same or effects the same for all people. No matter what “side” you take, applying that process to everything is always healthy.
@@MlTCH Sure, you can listen to him once and get the jist. I'm merely saying that after that your time is better spent listening to others. Ben mostly offers fodder for the obstinate. There is better out there.
I have just recently found your channel. I think ya'll are very intelligent and interesting. Truly, having an open mind to hear out things and able to come to your own ideas that is learning and growth. Keep doin' you!
The issue with protesting the way Colin did was largely for the following reasons...he was protesting something that had no bearing on his job WHILE at work. No one else is allowed to protest misc. things while they are at work. You don't get on a plane to hear the stewardess advocate for Planned Parenthood or Pro Life before they give their emergency exit rules. You don't go to a restaurant to listen to your server's opinions on the cost of childcare or student loans. You don't show up at your desk job with any expectation that you can protest an issue that will alienate customers/vendors/coworkers, disrupt work, etc. without expecting to be FIRED. He should have protested at a police union headquarters, or city council, police station, etc. instead he tried to villainize ALL police - when there were approx 1 million supporting 300 MILLION people in the US - many of which don't have public-facing jobs, and of those that do - they have 50 million encounters with the public per year - and less than a dozen "unarmed" black people are killed by white police officers. If there was systemic racism of white officers toward black men/women, most wd expect that number to be considerably higher. But the reality is that more WHITE unarmed ppl are killed by police each year - doesn't mean they aren't endangering the police officer but they don't have a gun. Colin K. worked in a building with full-time police officers providing security. He got police escorts to and from visitor stadiums on their team buses. There are so many levels of hypocrisy in his position...then on top of that, he wears the cops are pigs socks and at a press conference, he wore a Fidel Castro t-shirt. He was basically pissing on everything to please his activist girlfriend without ANY thought into how it would undermine his stated goals. Also, he got a lot of pushback for making all kinds of societal demands when it became very clear that he had not done ANYTHING himself to help local black communities through his time/mentorship/investment, or philanthropy. So, then he started making donations, etc. But it was definitely a socialist mentality of using everyone elses' money but your own...so he had no credibility in the topics he was platforming, he was underperforming on the field, refused to accept a backup QB role on his own team or anywhere else and then he pissed off so many people that he was unhireable for other teams that otherwise might have picked up him as a back-up. He couldn't go to red states that are back the blue, and couldn't go to Miami or FL in general because of his Fidel Castro Shirt - roo many Cuban refugees in that state (research how deadly/dangerous Castro was to Cuban people).
Your comment would only make sense if the national anthem wasn’t played at sport events. That is the exact place to protest it. It is very much involved at his work. I shouldn’t hear a waiters political opinion while ordering dinner nor should Colin have to show his patriotism to a nation that treats minorities unfairly at a football game.
When I found you guys, you guys reminded me of what it was like to be in college again. And I enjoy your channel. I see that you guys believe in Jesus, it’s not popular, but in my heart that’s a good thing. So I’m sitting here listening to you guys talk and it’s a good thing because it’s real talk and sometimes you just have to talk about things. No one’s ever going to agree with what you guys say or how you guys feel. Sometimes we watch music videos, sometimes we watch informational stuff, sometimes we watch goofy stuff. I am brown or Mexican or whatever they’re calling us these days. I don’t know your struggles only mine. I wish I was young like you guys again and please don’t let anyone sway you from your faith no matter what it cost you in this world. God bless you guys.
It's a slippery slope between your rights as an individual and an employer's right as an entity to set rules. I worked for a public university but they had rules I had to obey or I would have been fired. Where it really gets bad is lately they feel they have a right to determine your speech and actions outside of the workplace.
Why would you want a follower who dictates what you can and can't react to? I don't agree with everything you say, and you wouldn't agree with everything I say...but that's why I like watching you. I just feel like it says a lot about someone when they try to tell you what to do.
The National Anthem doesn’t specifically give honor to the Police, it honors our country as a whole, the principles we live by, and also our military, which keep us safe and our flag proudly flying. Kaepernick took a dump on all of that. All he did was stir the pot, causing dissension. Our world was more united before Kaepernick “took a knee.”
I am an 83 old lady who is so proud of you all! You are such a refreshing group that can express yourselves so well, and still learn from one another. Although it’s pretty hard for me at times to hear each one of you due to you all talking and reacting over each other. God bless you all. 🙏🏼🤗🫶
Being conservative isn’t a bad thing just choose what you believe and I’m already subscribed but I’ll spread the channel twice as much if you react to Candace Owens
Im a conservative but it is good to listen to all the views, even the once you disagree with because while it may not change your mind, you can for sure learn from it. As far as Ben Shapiro, he gets the hate from the left because he is on the right. He is super smart and you can learn alot from him. I watch his show everyday, and while I may not agree with him 100% on everything, his show is a great way to educate yourself on views because even though he is conservative, he is honest and does not automatically agree with every thing that comes out of a Republicans mouth. You guys are impressive young men, keep up the quest for knowledge, it will serve you well.
You guys do you! That's why we like this channel, and that's why we watch. You fellas are real, and say what's on your mind, but respectfully. We all need some more of that in these crazy times. God bless and just keep doing what you're doing.
Please guys, remember this…..any person who tells you or tries to tell you what to think or what not to think, what to watch or don’t watch, who to follow or not to follow, is not in your “corner”, they want you in their “corner”. Just because you disagree with someone, that doesn’t mean anything other than you have a God-given right to think, feel, look at life through your own eyes. I love what y’all do, the videos, the back-and-forth y’all have with each other ❤ the comments, jokes and laughter is the perfect escape from the craziness 🙌🏼 Thank y’all 🙏🏼 and NEVER stop 🤟🏼🫶🏼✌🏼
People say you're going down the wrong rabbit-hole because they don't want you to watch certain things. I'm like you guys, open-minded and watch everything and base my own opinons on the evidence given. Admittedly, I've found myself right-leaning on the modern spectrum, however, I consider myself a liberal-minded person. Ultimately, ignore people who try to steer you away from watching certain things, that's just them trying to hide things. I personally enjoy watching all of you and your reactions, as well as your discussions.
You guys have been having some really good open discussions lately, and some people only want to hear voices with which they agree. It's sad that those who claim to be so tolerant are so quick to shut you down if you don't agree with them 100%. Stay free, fellas.
Yes they have, and in their collective commentary, they are very much within the bounds of what most of us consider common sense, a strong work ethic, and a strong moral background. They also seem to have an affinity towards meritocracy, more than likely largely developed through their backgrounds in athletics where you don't get something for nothing.
@@andyfletcher3561 and no women in their ears.
In the simplest of terms, liberals are the most intolerant ppl of all groups, and there are only 2 groups: conservatives and liberals.
Agreed. Too many people want an echo chamber. That's just not how life works
That’s conservatives, anything they disagree with is considered “woke” so don’t act like conservative people don’t do that
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Keep the great discussions coming.
Love that quote!
Aristotle, father of science, logic and the modern scientific world
Fab quote
If people are saying you're going down the wrong rabbit hole, then it proves the mentality of some people that think if your skin is a certain color, you have to think a certain way. Just keep being honest and don't cave into the mob! You guys have great discussions that are fun to watch.
Weak people wants to place other people in a box and place them on a shelf. They're afraid when you think differently than them. Life opens up when one becomes a free/critical thinker.
It's what the leftist and white liberals do best .. show themselves to be the true racist , the true fascist and the evil people they truly are
@@TonyStark-wc3ih This is why Kyrie is canceled. Not morality, but cowardice in the face of a challenge.
Phenotypes are irrelevant. Each man has their own views and voice.
@@ludovicus-Wyndham i am here from the future! these guys will vote trump
I'm a british/jamaican mixed race guy that's gone through a similar journey as yourselves the last couple years. Believe me it's the right path. Logic and reason over emotional shit all day. Keep going, love your videos
Is anyone else binge watching this channel? I'm enjoying your content. Thanks 😊. Much love from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️
You know it's bad when people call you a conservative for saying facts and having common sense. You guys are badass!
Well-reasoned, fact-based Conservative opinion is now called 'far-Right', while it actually more closely resembles classical liberalism from decades ago..
Only real Texans know what you mean…when keeping it real goes wrong
You know its bad when people think conservatism is bad.
Except Ben lied. The NFL and the Team ownership supported Colin and his protest.
@@tgc117 I think they changed their tune depending on the timeline
Don’t let these close minded people dictate what you watch. This some good content
Who's attempting to dictate what they watch? I've not seen any of these comments I keep hearing about. Are they hidden behind a pay wall? Must one complete a treasure hunt to find them?
Idk...just seems weird thst this narrative exists but the provocation does not.
@@ivankawnartist I’m taking the word of the content content creator. You can hear them address it in the first few minutes. It’s up to you if you believe them or not
@@jacksonsoseman4660 I'd be curious to learn what equates "a lot" as it was out. Nevertheless, my point was that I see none in these comments as it stands now.
What I do see is a lot of strange comments. I don't feel like getting into it again because I already typed it up in a comment under the video itself.
@user-em6yy2do6t What makes you say that?
@user-em6yy2do6t I never said, nor implied they were lying. I would be remiss if I didnt ask, simply for reassurance, did you actually read what I had typed?
I was merely speaking on the comments in this video. Which obviously wouldn't be comments they were talking about because these comments came after. Does that clarify things better?
Never ever apologize for having an open mind, learning about different perspectives and having an open and honest debate with each other!! Love what you guys are doing! Keep up the great work and awesome senses of humor.
Close your mind to BLM and Colin. He had no right to not stand for the anthem. BLm is a terrorist organization.
I am so proud of you guys, for being honest, open minded, and not letting anyone else tell you how to feel and what to think. You are an inspiration and, really, what this country is all about... the freedom to express yourself, the freedom to be yourself, and no one can take that away from you. You keep it real and, while there may be disagreement here or there, it's honest and constructive disagreement. And that's something that can be respected.
I've been watching your content, and this video has made me click the subscribe button. Love the discussions and ability of you all to approach topics with an open mind. I am a full blooded Native American and from the reservation. I have a lot of the same obstacles you run into in trying to have open discussions. Great job not being a statistic and helping move the world forward. You are the medicine the world needs.
Well said!
The people giving you shit and saying they will unsubscribe if you watch/listen to a certain person is the same reason you should listen to who they don't want you to. Never feel bad for educating yourself with different points of view.
Go Noles!
THIS is why you guys are quickly becoming my favorite reaction channel. Just open mindedness.... listening to different ideas, and having honest discussions about it. Keep doing what you're doing guys!
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They don’t want y’all to be open minded and to use your brains. The want you “left”and dumb
One of my favorites as well.
Not only is this channel refreshing, but it is also inspiration for many people seeking open and fair discussion over major issues❤️
Shapiro and Peterson are not intellectuals. They're grifters and you're all being played for profit!
I love how open minded y’all are, keep on keeping it 💯🥳
you guys are my new favorite channel because of your open mindedness, education & self education. it is good to question narratives. not sure if you have all been red-pilled yet, but once you go down those rabbit holes it is very hard to unsee what becomes very clear. a divided country is easier to control and there are in fact very evil people wanting to control us all. we've been fed so many lies it is hard to find the truth, but once you do, you will never look at things the same way again. love u guys! keep doing what you're doing!
This is what intelligent people do. They look at all perspectives and they are free to agree or disagree.
Without being disagreeable.
But, if they disagree too much then they're not intelligent anymore. (In general.) At least that's what I've noticed in people. I'm a student of human character and I've seen some really dark sides of people come out when people disagree with or challenge their views. Yeah, it's all love as long as they're not leaning the other way.
@@leebrown1213 Yea, that's odd because it then seems as if they have this following for their content but in reality they amassed that following through different content entirely. I mean, in and of itself I don't really care. It's just misleading and therefore not totally honest. That applies in any aspect of life as far as I'm concerned.
@Lee Brown Hodgetwins have ALWAYS been conservative what are you talking about.
@@RazDaz74 They were referring to them in a sense of the focus surrounding their content. It has, without a doubt, become more politically inclined over time.
I love you guys being open minded to different views. Please don’t change!
This is why I love watching you guys, you take a real look at the issues with respect for each other and your audience. There are too many people, regardless of skin color, gender, religion, etc that cannot even be in the same room together without reverting to screaming at each other. You look at issues that need discussion and are willing to actually listen to each other without descending into the “nastiness” that seems so prevalent today.
To have HONEST conversations is The Biggest Start.
GOOD for You young men....
You're not going down a rabbit hole, you all are just reacting to suggested videos to react to. And you're doing it honestly and with an open mind. Like my man said, "I don't really give a $%@?!". Keep that attitude and keep doing what you're doing. It's working.
Yeah I find it interesting that the people criticizing these young men want to skirt around the issues they discuss. Not directly taking on or challenging what these young men are stating, specifically, just fussing at them in general. Maybe it's because whoever is criticizing them..can actually refute them. Just mad because these young men are on to something.
@@markwest8960 the left is female led and females act on emotions over logic even when facts are produced
@@clipsedrag13 , indeed. Emotional appeal in lieu of factual, relevant rebuttals. A sure sign that they have no argument, just butt hurt feelings.
@@markwest8960 I'd happily discuss this with you. The function of police in systemic oppression is a very important one. I think all middle and lower class people suffer from systemic oppression, but black people get it worse in the U.S in the same way Native people get it worse here in Canada (which I have personally witnessed many times, having grown up with native cousins who were like brothers to me). That being said, the NFL is not "private" in any sense of the word besides ownership. They broadcast on public mediums. The NFL has always had a greater percentage of black people than the rest of the country. The ownership group has become obscenely wealthy off of the talents of those black athletes, so to tell those athletes that they can't make a statement using the platform--which they earned through their athleticism and talent--to bring attention to a very old, ongoing problem, is obviously done entirely is self-interest. If black people can only speak out in places the rich white people tell them they can, the message won't ever get out, and that's by design. Some bigot player made a similar statement but against lgbtq people in the NHL and guess who said he did nothing wrong and defended him fiercely? That's right. Every conservative. Weird, coming from a group of people who wanted to ruin Kaepernick's life for doing the exact same thing. It's almost like that was never really their problem. Like Pac said, if they chose to ride, thuggin til the day they die, nobody gives a fuck about them, but when they start to rise, a hero in their children's eyes, now they give a fuck about them.
regardless of the experience of these men, there are many individuals who watch videos like these and end up going down an alt right rabbit hole. radicalization happens very easily on the internet and its always important to view content critically. the concerns aren't entirely unfounded when people start watching several ben shapiro, thomas sowell etc videos. I think these political commentators exist in a space where they don't usually promote outright violence so they can be consumed responsibly, but its not exactly difficult to start getting to the types of "race realist" kind of individuals who start leaning into segregation and eugenics and occasionally genocide.
Keep on keeping an open mind. Use logic and question everything.
That’s how you grow as a person. 👍
You guys just KEEP DOING YOU! You are some of the most open-minded and mature young men I've even "known." You guys watch music, sports, cartoons, news, politics, educators, etc and are balanced. Fk the haters, let them watch another channel while yours continues to blow up.
Having open minded discussions are how we as a people learn and grow.
I appreciate your open minded discussions and content!
Thank you!
Great Questions!
Ben hit the nail on the head. There's a time and there's a place in the football field is not it.
I agree with Brandon, who gives a damn. Truth is truth, F the gatekeepers. Y’all are smart enough to watch new content and decide what makes sense and what’s BS. Keep it up, you will continue to gain followers despite what the haters say
Never apologize for learning new things.
The only people’s opinion you need to worry about is your own and your family’s.
Keep learning about ALL sides and stay close to whatever truth rings your bell. ❤️
Just because you react to a video certainly doesnt mean you agree with everything in the video. One of the things I like most about you guys is that you react to all kinds of different stuff. The minute you limit what you take in or what you experience is the minute you limit your growth and learning. If people cry that they will ubsub because you watched a particular video, thats their loss, not to mention that its closed minded and nonsensical.
So, since they only react to conservative videos, they have already limited their growth and learning?
@@Weazla- Someone is all caught up in their feelings and their imagination. Try reading again, its obvious to anyone who actually watches their vids that they react to all different types of content. Stop trolling.
Just because I have my nuts on your chin, doesn't mean anything.
@@ComicHorder410 all of the "political" videos they react to are right wing, to be more accurate and charitable to conservatives, it's actually just reactionary viewpoints perpetuating the culture war that YOU are so caught up in. They haven't once reacted to someone like Chomsky or even a liberal, the latter I would personally dislike, but they would actually be listening to different viewpoints, you know "growth and learning". It's easy to pander to reactionary people, right wing reactionary videos do better than liberal, easy way to grow a channel. It's important to remember; you can't tell you're in a bubble while you're in it.
@@Weazla- facts, theyre just watching right wing videos. Ben Shapiro only sounds smart to people that arent aware of all the shit hes misstating, misrepresenting, etc for his "debates"
Love your honest reviews on logic over emotions. This is entertaining, and educational.
lol they mostly use emotion when they argue tho
I just love watching you guys have these exchanges and discover new ideas in real time. So uplifting and refreshing.
You guys are open minded. That's one of the many reasons I love this channel. You guys rock.
So I just watched your intro. And I’m a conservative independent. And to be honest I’m glad you guys do these things and you have healthy conversations about it. Not everyone is going to agree a lot of people only want to hear things that they like. I think people can have healthy debates and people can feel or believe how they want to. And you guys are entertaining. And I always look forward to hearing what you guys have to say no matter what. Defiantly don’t let those things bother you. If they unsubscribe it’s because something is being said that they didn’t like and it hit a nerve. Keep being you guys no matter what you guys believe or your opinions. That’s what makes you, you. And I love that. ❤
There is no such thing as independent. Tell me whose right you are willing to sacrifice to remain "moderate"
@@jaheidt for me both sides can be wrong. I agree with some on the right side and some on the left. Which is why I’m independent. And I think we need an independent president. But for the sake of argument if need to I would go more towards republican side.
@@jessicaglass again, tell me whose rights you would offer up to remain moderate. I'm asking for an honest answer. Who are you willing to choose doesn't have as many rights so you can sleep at night?
Is it the gays? Trans? Interracial marriage? Abortion?
No "moderate" there
I don’t care where the truth comes from, I just want TRUTH. Just found you guys. Love it!!
I love the conversations and content you guys are having. I share your videos with my kids and my friends. I'm a 65 year old wrinkly white lady afraid to say it or say anything else if a lines up with God's word. Keep it up boys you all are giving the world a lot🎉🎉🎉🙏💖
You men make me proud and excited for our leaders of tomorrow. I found this channel randomly. You men are the age of my grandson. PLEASE keep listening and learning about the world around you. Someone said they would unsubscribe if you reacted to Candice Owens so I am taking their place as a subscriber.
People who control never want to see people thinking for themselves! Keep doing what you guys are doing!
Now a days people think it’s bad to listen to other opinions and people that don’t agree with what they think. We need to be able to communicate to other and tell other ways of thinking in order to live among each other. We all in it together so we need to be able to talk without yelling over each other. You guys are doing great 👍
You guys are awesome. You’re not right or left. You are teachers and learners. I’ve been a high school theology teacher for 45 years. Two of my former students are Supreme Court justices. I learn so much from your discussions
What do you learn?
I second that - what do you learn ?
Who are the justices? That's crazy.
If I interpret it correctly, he doesn't learn new information on the political topics, but on the performance and honest view of the boys, when they are interacting by themselves, you know, without a mid 50s white theology teacher in the room. What do they know and understand? What are the important parts for them? For example, in another video the one in the middle wanted to repeat the part of historical interaction between men and women by JP all the time. Imo this is a pretty standard point and the clip thereafter would have been much more essential for them to discuss.
Tldr: Learning about people, not topics.
@@mario97br Yea, you certainly didn't need all that to say that. And clearly the implication was what it was. There was never a question as to that. Also, let's not call them boys. They are men, are they not? Certainly legal adults, which when it comes to the people we sleep with changes that perspective from boy/girl to man/woman significantly. I don't understand why you had to make it racial either. You took a long time to arrive at a simple point but didn't fail to be a little overzealous in your categorization of others whole you were at it. I'm not sure if it was intention, but it comes across as odd that you felt such a compulsion.
However, I'm not here to paint narratives. I'm simply a student of character and thought I'd match your energy and overall tone with my response.
Tldr; My original curiosity was specifically asking what they learned about these men.
You guys are intelligent enough to carry on a conversation and debate issues that most won't. Keep up the good work. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and beliefs. I watch the whole video, im interested in the complete discussion and love hearing others think for themselves and that may be what some of those viewers are upset about. Some like to be told what to think, it takes all the work out of it.
Intelligent "enough" eh😂
You guys are going down the enlightenment road. Appreciate your your ability to be open minded.
They're afraid of you guys learning the TRUTH.
Those people are basically calling you “Uncle Toms”. Typical.
You are intelligent, educated free-thinking young American adult men.
Keep doing what your doin and youll go far in life ♥️
Great job guys! The way you guys communicate and discuss openly is fantastic! You guys have a lot to teach the younger generation.
Soooo agree!!❤
This is great just being young and willing to learn. Way too many people under 25 think they have the entire world figured out to a T already 🥴 it’s disheartening. Awesome to see young educated groups of friends able to discuss topics openly and explore ideas. Have no fear of your followers my guys if your circle stays tight you’ll all grow together and whatever is meant to happen will happen 🤙
This was a really healthy discussion. Super interesting. I enjoy all of your videos. Keep up doing what got you to the dance, guys.
I love that you mix it up and discuss of range of topics. It's not all slanted to one side.
You all are a good group of men!
Looking forward to more videos.
I have two boys who are around your ages and they stand up for themselves and their beliefs... glad to see ya'll doing the same. I am a Conservative and love seeing people sharing the truth unapologetically!
What's wrong with being conservative...
Same thing that’s wrong with being liberal…
You’re both sheep, both parties are two sides of the same coin.
To entirely align your values with one side of democracy guarantees that all your opinions are biased.
You're wrong if you're not conservative lol
For one they have never been on the right side of history
@@nicholasgilbert7441 you're also wrong if you don't agree with progressives.
@MacDac are you saying Abraham Lincoln was on the wrong side of history? You must have been in favor of his assassination after basically giving slaves their freedom?
Intelligence & knowledge IS being opened minded, listening to both sides, then coming to YOUR OWN conclusions on the matter. Not being forced to believe what anyone else believes. Keep up the great research guys! I’m 57 & proud to see your generation weighing facts for yourselves ♥️
I love you boys! Keep making content like this and stay true to yourselves without being concerned about the very few who chose to unsubscribe. You’ll get more subscribers just for being authentic. ❤
As a lifelong left of left Liberal, I also listen to Shapiro, Peterson, and many Conservative figures, because many of them have interesting and intelligent things to say. We don’t all have to agree about everything, and what a boring world it would be if we did. We do need to listen to each other respectfully, and maybe we’ll find common ground, something Shapiro also mentioned. Stay curious. Stay open-minded. Listen to all sides. Anyone who says they’ll stop watching because they don’t like what you’re exploring is missing the point. You’re doing a great job and teaching us too, while you’re viewing everything. This is a perfect example of the Socratic Method. You guys rock!
That the best thing to do! How can one establish an opinion on something without hearing all sides?
@@TheRandompaint if you're on the side of making abortion illegal, exterminating minorities, and child marriage just to name a few, then I don't really need to hear the rest of your story to make my mind up that no, I will not be on your side. You can do your mental gymnastics about it all you want, but those are the things that you support after you claimed to having looked at all sides. That's your "educated" choice on the matter. You weren't led astray, you chose it. And that's what's so disturbing.
@@stedibear "exterminating minorities & child marriage" whaaat? Lmfao with those 2, sounds like you're talking about leftists to me, I'm confused🤔 As for abortion, we want it to be "safe, legal & RARE" that means only if it's absolutely necessary, not like it has been allowed to carry on up to today where lazy females get knocked up & run to get a quick abortion like it's a normal form of birth control.
@@missmandy2049 ugh get away from me creep
@@stedibear clown
Keep it real and keep it cool guys!
And always stay nice to one another!!
Always identify as independent, no party deserves your vote! Make them earn it!
Don’t let people and their comments rent space in your head! Keep on truckin’! You guys are awesome!
I’m enjoying hearing your thoughts, and your discussions discussing with intelligence and listening to each other with respect. See how much we need to hear respectful discussions? Thank you for your videos… they are fun
Don't let them up dictate what your content consist of. You guys be you. haven't looked at your subscriber count in a while.Congrats
Y'all are awesome, always keeping an open mind and willing to listen to different perspectives
You guys are AWESOME AMERICANS 👏🏼
Love you guys. This is America...freedom of thought.
You guys are amazing!! There is nothing wrong with what you’re doing! Don’t you let anyone else tell you otherwise! We whole heartedly love your videos, whatever they are!!! ❤❤
Always be leery of anyone who would prefer you to remain in ignorance.
What are those people afraid of. That's a tell!
Love listening to you young men!!! Keep up the good work!♥️♥️♥️♥️
Love the question, and love the answer!! This is how to move forward.
Keep doing your thing, the real question is why would anyone not want you guys to continue to think for yourselves? Personally I enjoy watching these guys expanding their knowledge and views. The country needs more of this because the matrix clearly has a hold on a large majority of people to where we can’t even talk or disagree anymore which will never fix anything in the country
There's nothing wrong with reacting and understanding different points of view. Doesn't mean we have to accept other peoples' viewpoints either. Keep doing what you guys want to do.
If your getting attacked by people your doing something right
Bing watching this channel with my kids and husband. What great roll models for boy and all kids to see ppl talk research and and discussing.
I think you all are smart and incredibly informed
Stay on your path and don’t let anyone sway you!!❤
Please do more Thomas sowell!
Ignore the haters! Keep asking questions and be open to both sides! You guys are doing great!
people unsubbing because they don't like you having an opinion says a lot... Keep doin you, don't worry about those people... Having an open mind is the only way to progress as a society!
Yeah those are people looking for an echo chamber and can't debate.
Y’all give me hope for the future. Not right or left, but really are willing to hear all arguments, and make an educated decision based on the facts and the different points of view on the facts. This removes the feelings, that cloud legitimate responses. Feelings do not take all the facts into account.
Keep up the good work you guys. Grateful you are being real.
I always watch these kinds of discussions thanks for your reactions ...
Kapernick made a ton of money off his act. Way more than he would have made in the NFL. Now he's accusing his step-parents of being racist. He's a total jerk.
Don’t let anyone bully you into stopping reactions to “conservative” topics and people. Don’t let anyone bully you into doing or not doing anything.
_Assume the person you are talking/listening to knows something you don’t and can teach you something_ goes all ways, not just one. Most problems and solutions fall into the grey middle. Very rarely are things black and white. Listening and conversing with all perspectives will ultimately give you the clearest understanding of the entire subject.
All I would say it's that there are far better voices to listen to than Ben.
@@ivankawnartist I say listen to everyone and everything you can. Limiting your sources of information only limits your potential conclusions. If you listen to every source you can, regardless of opinion, and still come to the same conclusion as you would have anyway; that’s just fine. Also, it’s important to understand that not every solution to a problem works the same or effects the same for all people. No matter what “side” you take, applying that process to everything is always healthy.
@@MlTCH Sure, you can listen to him once and get the jist. I'm merely saying that after that your time is better spent listening to others. Ben mostly offers fodder for the obstinate. There is better out there.
@@ivankawnartist I gotcha. Thanks for the reply.
I have just recently found your channel. I think ya'll are very intelligent and interesting. Truly, having an open mind to hear out things and able to come to your own ideas that is learning and growth. Keep doin' you!
You're reactions are quite enjoyable and intelligent, thanks.
One of the best questions to Ben ever.
Well spoken, intelligent and sincere.
The issue with protesting the way Colin did was largely for the following reasons...he was protesting something that had no bearing on his job WHILE at work. No one else is allowed to protest misc. things while they are at work. You don't get on a plane to hear the stewardess advocate for Planned Parenthood or Pro Life before they give their emergency exit rules. You don't go to a restaurant to listen to your server's opinions on the cost of childcare or student loans. You don't show up at your desk job with any expectation that you can protest an issue that will alienate customers/vendors/coworkers, disrupt work, etc. without expecting to be FIRED. He should have protested at a police union headquarters, or city council, police station, etc. instead he tried to villainize ALL police - when there were approx 1 million supporting 300 MILLION people in the US - many of which don't have public-facing jobs, and of those that do - they have 50 million encounters with the public per year - and less than a dozen "unarmed" black people are killed by white police officers. If there was systemic racism of white officers toward black men/women, most wd expect that number to be considerably higher. But the reality is that more WHITE unarmed ppl are killed by police each year - doesn't mean they aren't endangering the police officer but they don't have a gun.
Colin K. worked in a building with full-time police officers providing security. He got police escorts to and from visitor stadiums on their team buses. There are so many levels of hypocrisy in his position...then on top of that, he wears the cops are pigs socks and at a press conference, he wore a Fidel Castro t-shirt. He was basically pissing on everything to please his activist girlfriend without ANY thought into how it would undermine his stated goals. Also, he got a lot of pushback for making all kinds of societal demands when it became very clear that he had not done ANYTHING himself to help local black communities through his time/mentorship/investment, or philanthropy. So, then he started making donations, etc. But it was definitely a socialist mentality of using everyone elses' money but your own...so he had no credibility in the topics he was platforming, he was underperforming on the field, refused to accept a backup QB role on his own team or anywhere else and then he pissed off so many people that he was unhireable for other teams that otherwise might have picked up him as a back-up. He couldn't go to red states that are back the blue, and couldn't go to Miami or FL in general because of his Fidel Castro Shirt - roo many Cuban refugees in that state (research how deadly/dangerous Castro was to Cuban people).
Your comment would only make sense if the national anthem wasn’t played at sport events. That is the exact place to protest it. It is very much involved at his work. I shouldn’t hear a waiters political opinion while ordering dinner nor should Colin have to show his patriotism to a nation that treats minorities unfairly at a football game.
@@Pendergasted what are some ways that the US government treats minorities unfairly?
When I found you guys, you guys reminded me of what it was like to be in college again. And I enjoy your channel. I see that you guys believe in Jesus, it’s not popular, but in my heart that’s a good thing. So I’m sitting here listening to you guys talk and it’s a good thing because it’s real talk and sometimes you just have to talk about things. No one’s ever going to agree with what you guys say or how you guys feel. Sometimes we watch music videos, sometimes we watch informational stuff, sometimes we watch goofy stuff. I am brown or Mexican or whatever they’re calling us these days. I don’t know your struggles only mine. I wish I was young like you guys again and please don’t let anyone sway you from your faith no matter what it cost you in this world. God bless you guys.
It's a slippery slope between your rights as an individual and an employer's right as an entity to set rules. I worked for a public university but they had rules I had to obey or I would have been fired. Where it really gets bad is lately they feel they have a right to determine your speech and actions outside of the workplace.
You guys are awesome keep doing what you're doing always stay open-minded
I applaud your willingness to explore ALL sides of every topic!
Why would you want a follower who dictates what you can and can't react to?
I don't agree with everything you say, and you wouldn't agree with everything I say...but that's why I like watching you.
I just feel like it says a lot about someone when they try to tell you what to do.
Y'all are going down the rabbit hole of truth
Imagine saying that on a video with Ben Shapiro... come on man lmao
The National Anthem doesn’t specifically give honor to the Police, it honors our country as a whole, the principles we live by, and also our military, which keep us safe and our flag proudly flying.
Kaepernick took a dump on all of that. All he did was stir the pot, causing dissension. Our world was more united before Kaepernick “took a knee.”
That's just not true...
The Truth will set you Free... Amen 🙏
I am an 83 old lady who is so proud of you all! You are such a refreshing group that can express yourselves so well, and still learn from one another.
Although it’s pretty hard for me at times to hear each one of you due to you all talking and reacting over each other. God bless you all. 🙏🏼🤗🫶
Reality always wins! Listen to as much as you can, and make up your own minds. Knowledge and questioning is always best.
Being conservative isn’t a bad thing just choose what you believe and I’m already subscribed but I’ll spread the channel twice as much if you react to Candace Owens
Im a conservative but it is good to listen to all the views, even the once you disagree with because while it may not change your mind, you can for sure learn from it. As far as Ben Shapiro, he gets the hate from the left because he is on the right. He is super smart and you can learn alot from him. I watch his show everyday, and while I may not agree with him 100% on everything, his show is a great way to educate yourself on views because even though he is conservative, he is honest and does not automatically agree with every thing that comes out of a Republicans mouth. You guys are impressive young men, keep up the quest for knowledge, it will serve you well.
You guys do you! That's why we like this channel, and that's why we watch. You fellas are real, and say what's on your mind, but respectfully. We all need some more of that in these crazy times. God bless and just keep doing what you're doing.
Colin just came out calling his adoptive parents racist for not letting him have cornrows when he was younger. Fat L
Please guys, remember this…..any person who tells you or tries to tell you what to think or what not to think, what to watch or don’t watch, who to follow or not to follow, is not in your “corner”, they want you in their “corner”. Just because you disagree with someone, that doesn’t mean anything other than you have a God-given right to think, feel, look at life through your own eyes. I love what y’all do, the videos, the back-and-forth y’all have with each other ❤ the comments, jokes and laughter is the perfect escape from the craziness 🙌🏼 Thank y’all 🙏🏼 and NEVER stop 🤟🏼🫶🏼✌🏼
People say you're going down the wrong rabbit-hole because they don't want you to watch certain things. I'm like you guys, open-minded and watch everything and base my own opinons on the evidence given. Admittedly, I've found myself right-leaning on the modern spectrum, however, I consider myself a liberal-minded person.
Ultimately, ignore people who try to steer you away from watching certain things, that's just them trying to hide things. I personally enjoy watching all of you and your reactions, as well as your discussions.
Stay open you guys Well done.
You guys are terrific!!
Check out Russell Brand interviewing Candace Owens.
You guys are smart and research and talk thorough and thoughtful about important topics. Haters are a good thing! Jesus had haters too