The "gay agenda" | LZ Granderson | TEDxGrandRapids

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  • Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
  • I'm sure you've heard a lot about the gay agenda but few outside of the gay community have actually seen it. Tired of living in secrecy, LZ Granderson is ignoring protocol and will not only talk about the exact content of the agenda but show audiences a copy of it.
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  • @genner-vincenthodgson5177
    @genner-vincenthodgson5177 7 років тому +3317

    Wanna hear a joke?
    When people heard about marriage equality in the United States, they said to themselves that they were moving to Canada...
    Canada has had marriage equality long before the U.S.

    • @koenthepadawan2244
      @koenthepadawan2244 7 років тому +18

      Meagan Hodgson hahahaahahahahaahshahhahashahajahahahah wow hehe.
      Ur a Gwanghwamun.

    • @genner-vincenthodgson5177
      @genner-vincenthodgson5177 7 років тому +28

      Koen Xox I don't think that word means what you think it means. Or, more than likely your referring to something other than the building in South Korea and we had a failure to communicate.

    • @rokorae
      @rokorae 6 років тому +11

      Meagan Hodgson
      I didn't get what that word means. Could you explain, please?

    • @-somatryoshka
      @-somatryoshka 6 років тому +19

      Lmao, this is actually hilarious

    • @christopherdiaz8900
      @christopherdiaz8900 6 років тому +9

      That’s true. That joke is old, but still really funny

  • @beegy211
    @beegy211 11 років тому +838

    Am I the only one that finds it funny how people comment and say they are "cured" from the gay but always wind up on a "gay" video

    • @exhermit
      @exhermit 6 років тому +63

      Jay Sings the irony will forever be lost on them

    • @hannahdunn5393
      @hannahdunn5393 6 років тому +12

      Jay Sings exactly

    • @esrawilliams1949
      @esrawilliams1949 6 років тому +1

      Lel ur mom has crippling interilized homophobia stemming from her parents never accepting but she could could never bring herself to commit sucide and that's why ur here

    • @reddd3369
      @reddd3369 6 років тому +13

      Ava Levesque it is actually not an acronym and means the same thing as lol. It is simply a different, more “quirky” way of saying it.

    • @stillnotsuredear
      @stillnotsuredear 6 років тому +14

      laughing even louder

  • @junipers7174
    @junipers7174 6 років тому +609

    When both of my kids were very little they asked why a man was holding another mans hand. I said, “ I don’t know them, but if I had to guess I’d say it’s because they like or love each other”. The truth was good enough for them then & it really is that simple.

    • @giftedwolf6671
      @giftedwolf6671 5 років тому +77

      Juniper S Honestly though. People try to make things complicated when it’s really not 😂

    • @freesoul8800
      @freesoul8800 5 років тому +49

      Congrats for being a good parent

    • @spoiledwater6099
      @spoiledwater6099 5 років тому +2

      Okay?

    • @Tony07UK
      @Tony07UK 5 років тому +43

      Shows that kids are smarter than adults who don't know the right answer.

    • @alyssahansen1400
      @alyssahansen1400 5 років тому +20

      @@nitrojanks2977
      Why would you lie to your child?

  • @azraeltarquin7946
    @azraeltarquin7946 5 років тому +407

    Thank Gods someone uploaded the agenda my copy got lost in the mail

    • @elizabethferguson7002
      @elizabethferguson7002 5 років тому +18

      Azreal, Yep, all those copies lost by the USPS...no wonder FedEx took all their business.

    • @cadecannon159
      @cadecannon159 Рік тому +2

      It’s in the handbook anyway

  • @elimkwok938
    @elimkwok938 7 років тому +668

    when I heard coffee ,I gasped

  • @lily-no3xn
    @lily-no3xn 6 років тому +1564

    That one guy in the crowd who laughs x10 louder than everyone else.

  • @lordsxman
    @lordsxman 8 років тому +1391

    Great talk. It's sad that people don't talk more about the housing and working aspect of LGBTQ fight. Those maps are frightening.

    • @tatianaantonio1066
      @tatianaantonio1066 5 років тому +3

      Ursine ComicGeek can you please explain?

    • @floralrune
      @floralrune 4 роки тому +6

      @Tatiana Antonio i think it’s explained in the video

    • @Rawkstar2210
      @Rawkstar2210 4 роки тому +18

      The scary part is for some it is an actual fear. Especially among some straight men. They are so fearful some guy might hit on them it drives them crazy!

    • @MamaFeng
      @MamaFeng 4 роки тому +21

      MAPs are trying to infiltrate the lgbt community, and I'm livid.

    • @benitostudiosofficial8701
      @benitostudiosofficial8701 3 роки тому +4

      That flag doesn't appear in fifa, what country is it?

  • @cowardexe
    @cowardexe 6 років тому +818

    “What do the gays want”
    more nb roles in musical theatre

    • @vikablaire3528
      @vikablaire3528 6 років тому +60

      Decent roles for actual altos. Gimme them low notes.

    • @reneeeaton23
      @reneeeaton23 6 років тому +8

      Vika Blaire how does one like a comment more than once😂

    • @tyler-hb4ee
      @tyler-hb4ee 6 років тому +14

      that’s not what the gays want, it’s what the non-binary people want

    • @dylanfooler
      @dylanfooler 6 років тому +24

      Yee, more nb's for everything!

    • @sosolis2123
      @sosolis2123 6 років тому +28

      SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK

  • @riannr.ravelli2807
    @riannr.ravelli2807 6 років тому +1911

    Such a genius comedian! A very clever way of getting a point across.

    • @Darksourcer12
      @Darksourcer12 6 років тому +2

      Yes!

    • @shitpost7026
      @shitpost7026 6 років тому +5

      if you take the first part of your sentence and not the whole it sounds very rude

    • @lisamanning8334
      @lisamanning8334 6 років тому +4

      I agree this was a really good way to get a point across ... lol

    • @user-qf5ud4gw8e
      @user-qf5ud4gw8e 6 років тому +1

      So funny laugh out loud

    • @user-qf5ud4gw8e
      @user-qf5ud4gw8e 6 років тому +2

      Kill myself laughing 😑

  • @mysteryman7877
    @mysteryman7877 6 років тому +503

    “I’m looking at you, North Carolina!”
    Who knew that this would never stop being relevant?

    • @cocoabo3470
      @cocoabo3470 3 роки тому +4

      Still relevant 2020

    • @briannk3720
      @briannk3720 3 роки тому +2

      JESUS IS COMING SOON PLEASE BELIEVE THIS AND Say this prayer AND BE SAVED
      Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord In Jesus name AMEN

    • @certifiedhater4414
      @certifiedhater4414 3 роки тому +1

      @@briannk3720 why?

    • @cristian-bull
      @cristian-bull 2 роки тому +5

      @@briannk3720 it's been a year since your comment. How soon is "soon" to you, this is taking a while.

    • @kaitoskitchen2110
      @kaitoskitchen2110 2 роки тому +1

      In the vain of the diggers. I do not wish to worship the god you serve.

  • @alexestler8521
    @alexestler8521 6 років тому +290

    That Star Wars music was the best addition he could of made

  • @fascher_
    @fascher_ 6 років тому +531

    I died when he started swinging that lightsaber around

  • @chadlikespasta3142
    @chadlikespasta3142 6 років тому +690

    This ted talk made me think of something. You know, fellow gays, instead of yelling at and fighting with people because they say something "offensive" let's begin to fight for some actual issues like the ones this guy here is talking about. I know this took place 5 years ago, and some if not most of those issues are probably resolved, but my point still stands. Let's fight for real issues instead of getting offended by every little thing as i've seen some of us do.

    • @-somatryoshka
      @-somatryoshka 6 років тому +56

      Honestly if people are being rude just approach them with kindness and it will absolutely confuse the person against you. If you do this they tend to settle down and I've been in situations where they do research without me even encouraging them to do and I've made people change their views through this.

    • @chadlikespasta3142
      @chadlikespasta3142 6 років тому +27

      mikael im talking about how some of us get offended over the smallest things. Im not saying all gays are super sensitive or easily offended, but it seems today its somewhat of a trend for people in general to get offeded very easily over the smallest things. Instead, we should be trying to improve the world we live in rather than verbally beat someone up for saying something we dont like or agree with.

    • @wills5945
      @wills5945 6 років тому +38

      Chad Eats Pasta most gays aren’t easily offended by everything.

    • @helRAEzzzer
      @helRAEzzzer 6 років тому +4

      Chad Eats Pasta Preach! 👍👭👫👬

    • @chadlikespasta3142
      @chadlikespasta3142 6 років тому +11

      Wizardporn2008 I agree, but thats not what im saying. even if most aren't theres quite a lot from what I've seen. though im not tryna say all gays or even most are like that.

  • @ALIX-vd8td
    @ALIX-vd8td 6 років тому +1284

    When he showed the founding fathers I laughed because if you know ANYTHING about Alexander Hamilton and John Laurens it’s that they were more than friends

    • @fionafiona1146
      @fionafiona1146 6 років тому +44

      I believe the same about Plato 😅

    • @christopherreid1187
      @christopherreid1187 6 років тому +52

      yes those two were Masons and practiced luciferianism much like all the founding fathers.

    • @kyleigh9520
      @kyleigh9520 6 років тому +114

      Mya rose His bisexuality is one of the coolest history tidbits I’ve ever known of

    • @beepbeepeddie8010
      @beepbeepeddie8010 6 років тому +2

      oof

    • @jonahhillman6491
      @jonahhillman6491 6 років тому +28

      Abe Lincoln was probably bi too.

  • @mayuhmetal
    @mayuhmetal 5 років тому +422

    When I was younger, I asked my older sister about some actor who was married to a dude. I asked her “how can two dudes get married” she started to panic and say “uhh they.. fist bump at the wedding!” I didn’t realize until I was 10 a man was capable of kissing another man, I lived my child life thinking they’d say “you may now fist bump the groom!”

    • @mirandazhao1889
      @mirandazhao1889 5 років тому +51

      ok not to be Dramatic but this is literally the funniest childhood story ive ever heard

    • @overseasonedlamb5604
      @overseasonedlamb5604 5 років тому +10

      Oh my god that’s great 🤣🤣

    • @kristinwood8884
      @kristinwood8884 4 роки тому +3

      The first time I saw two men kiss was watching ironically, Torch Song Trilogy when I was 12.

    • @hiii6450
      @hiii6450 4 роки тому +1

      Imsorrybutthatishilarious - 😂

    • @slimmann8253
      @slimmann8253 2 роки тому

      Good

  • @bluejune2470
    @bluejune2470 6 років тому +347

    How dare this man drink coffee infront of me
    (im joking if you couldn't tell)

    • @pandapirate25yearsago33
      @pandapirate25yearsago33 4 роки тому

      First

    • @hiii6450
      @hiii6450 4 роки тому +2

      Don't worry, I read it in a over dramatic voice with Greta Thunberg saying "How dare" at the beginning.

  • @markbaumbargt3430
    @markbaumbargt3430 6 років тому +154

    I'd like to see this talk updated as we live in the age of Trump.

    • @minnesotafire_8624
      @minnesotafire_8624 6 років тому +13

      Mark Baumbargt trumps not the problem the pussies that get offended by him are the problem

    • @oof-rr5nf
      @oof-rr5nf 5 років тому +32

      @@minnesotafire_8624 Oh! Really!? Wow! That sounds soooo accurate! Well done my friend. You hit the hammer right on the nail. Your skill... your wisdom... I am shaking with amazement and wonder.

    • @alpenglw4743
      @alpenglw4743 5 років тому +15

      @@minnesotafire_8624 why did you watch this video ?

    • @ourladypeace3
      @ourladypeace3 5 років тому +7

      FBI Ah yes the alt right snowflakes that call anyone who they disagree with politically “snowflakes” aren’t snowflakes for playing the victim card and constantly whining about how they’re being oppressed, the people who they call snowflakes are actually the real snowflakes for having a slightly different political opinion.

    • @Esico6
      @Esico6 3 роки тому +1

      @@ourladypeace3
      No its not like that snowflake

  • @milesatlas6941
    @milesatlas6941 6 років тому +373

    "Run for your hedarosexual lives"
    I'm dieing 😂
    You better run from the rainbow

    • @cheerioskid
      @cheerioskid 5 років тому +6

      I spat out my spaghetti when he said that

    • @ihatethisusernameupdate
      @ihatethisusernameupdate 4 роки тому +3

      @@cheerioskid
      Was it mom's spaghetti?

    • @morgan0__o
      @morgan0__o 3 роки тому

      @@ihatethisusernameupdate ...???? probably??

    • @sua8638
      @sua8638 2 роки тому +2

      @@ihatethisusernameupdate knees weak
      Arms heavy

  • @emilyharper7448
    @emilyharper7448 6 років тому +399

    I love this talk! On a side note, the beautiful story of how his partner basically proposed to him made me cry. So touching and a show of true love.

    • @penelopecaswood3565
      @penelopecaswood3565 5 років тому +12

      @chow tt Sssshh... It's ok.

    • @nugget_blooms
      @nugget_blooms 5 років тому +9

      chow tt yea we know what you definitely have lol but let us enjoy the adorable story

    • @ozzFensen
      @ozzFensen 4 роки тому +4

      @@ihatethisusernameupdate you just totally contradicted yourself, considering what this is all about, it is an illness on a very high level, and if this illness continues to spread humanity will stop existing.

    • @krystaloftheshores
      @krystaloftheshores 4 роки тому +4

      I found myself thinking “I want a pebble too! 😭😭😭”

    • @ihatethisusernameupdate
      @ihatethisusernameupdate 4 роки тому +2

      @@ozzFensen
      LOL

  • @GAL-CAKE
    @GAL-CAKE 6 років тому +240

    as a christian asexual panromantic I can say half of that statement is true.
    There are some "Christians" that really hate Lgbtq+ but the other half are actually really nice and accept others for who they are!
    I came out to my church and they were really supportive and love me the way I am!
    For real Chistians (the people that accept anyone) we are really ashamed for the people that say they are christian and have the 'I hate' attitude because then others start making fun of actual christians who don't have a problem with the LGBTQ comunity and just make them feel bad too.
    I honestly want us all to be equal and care for people just how God would've wanted it to

    • @maythegreat2989
      @maythegreat2989 6 років тому +46

      I’m not religious but I totally agree with this! No group deserves to be judged by extremists. I have lots of religious friends who are honestly the best, most loving support system I could dream of. I know that those who use religion to spread hate are few, and the majority follow the love and acceptance it was meant to preach! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

    • @akasakikawasaki1890
      @akasakikawasaki1890 6 років тому +44

      The problem is that people now consider that "not supporting= hate" i will never treat someone different for their preferences, but that doesnt mean i approve their ways. I dont support lgbt+ ideals, i dont share their believes, but that doesnt mean i hate them.

    • @tav5772
      @tav5772 6 років тому +13

      Helpless Waiter oh yay, another LGBT christian!! i’ve been looking for you uwu

    • @GAL-CAKE
      @GAL-CAKE 6 років тому +3

      @@tav5772 Awww im here for Ya!!!

    • @runswimplayball
      @runswimplayball 5 років тому +23

      Helpless Waiter Ok define Christian a Christian is a person who follows the Bible wether they like the rules or not. Second a Christian does not change God's rules for their advantage they submit and accept the rules that
      God made. The problem is with the Christian that accept homosexuality is that they are not Christians they are putting there own inturpritation on God's laws. Which is wrong that's what Satan did inturpritated gods rule to eat the forbidden fruit. I hate to say it but anyone who changes God's laws are not Christians I'd even say they are Satan's workers used to deceive the lost and confused.

  • @gabriellaferrari8882
    @gabriellaferrari8882 5 років тому +39

    I love it when people tell me my marriage gonna ruin my relationship.

  • @AJTho
    @AJTho 7 років тому +294

    Great talk, just hope there weren't any people in the audience that don't understand sarcasm XD

    • @michaelm5601
      @michaelm5601 3 роки тому

      This is during Covid, these talks were podcast... you’re right there is almpst no audiance

    • @jametron6135
      @jametron6135 2 роки тому +5

      @@michaelm5601 this was in 2012...

  • @ryleymadisonkennedy2334
    @ryleymadisonkennedy2334 6 років тому +322

    Haha I want to show this to my gf but she’s asleep next to me. And I’m like laughing and raising my hand along with this and I think I keep waking her bc now she’s not snoring lol I’m lil nervous that she’s gonna be like how dare you wake me from my slumber and she just told me to go to bed so I am correct lol

    • @ADerpyReality
      @ADerpyReality 6 років тому +8

      I get so tired that I can sleep through snoring. Just felt like sharing that.

    • @robfaget3187
      @robfaget3187 6 років тому +3

      Batman Daddy dont let a woman run your life, be a man.

    • @thejacksonbentley
      @thejacksonbentley 6 років тому +1

      Batman Daddy hahahahaha

    • @deeppurpleam3930
      @deeppurpleam3930 6 років тому +2

      hahaha I like how it went from one to onehundred in a mater of one sentence hahaha

    • @oof-rr5nf
      @oof-rr5nf 5 років тому +8

      @@robfaget3187 Brah. You for real?

  • @ericdary8421
    @ericdary8421 5 років тому +35

    Being in the closet isn’t good when your house is on fire, think about it.

    • @kereru6006
      @kereru6006 2 роки тому +1

      Couldn't agree more.

  • @stabofnostalgia
    @stabofnostalgia 6 років тому +19

    not only fired but not hired as well. The only thing is, you wouldn’t know.

  • @AUnicorn666
    @AUnicorn666 6 років тому +402

    now we have trump....

    • @ayden5336
      @ayden5336 6 років тому +5

      Mood

    • @pernishkatehaswaytoomanypl8273
      @pernishkatehaswaytoomanypl8273 6 років тому +24

      trump supports LGBT community too. I think. I don't live in USA

    • @adriankepler5254
      @adriankepler5254 6 років тому +17

      Trump supports it

    • @rlee3538
      @rlee3538 6 років тому +46

      Kathy from Slovakia no, he says he does for publicity but he certainly does not

    • @jackimoo6645
      @jackimoo6645 6 років тому +40

      Kathy from Slovakia he tried to make it so that any members of the LGBTQ+ could not join the ARMY.

  • @alexiravenova7106
    @alexiravenova7106 6 років тому +254

    Deeeeeeear God! Not the coffee!!!

    • @vidzeerox
      @vidzeerox 6 років тому

      Why doe?

    • @ponykazy3725
      @ponykazy3725 5 років тому +1

      Oh god the Mormons were right!!!1!!1!!
      (Jk, if anything they are the most wrong)

    • @ourladypeace3
      @ourladypeace3 5 років тому

      Mormonism is a Christianity fanfic lol

    • @Merilirem
      @Merilirem 3 роки тому

      All hail Deer God! Drinker of Coffee!

  • @jamesmartingattuso9915
    @jamesmartingattuso9915 7 років тому +183

    Thank you for touching our shared humanity. All the best to you.

  • @homosexual2.033
    @homosexual2.033 5 років тому +29

    It's 2019, I still cant come out to my job with fear of being fired. I live in the United States, Texas to be exact.

    • @feet4557
      @feet4557 4 роки тому +8

      I am so sorry for you!

    • @gender-fluidARMY
      @gender-fluidARMY 4 роки тому +1

      I understand. I live with my mom in NC. I came out as bi to her a little over a year ago. I thought I’d be kicked out; I’m still here. My dad and stepmom live in Raleigh and I see them every other weekend and they love me regardless.

    • @bossamg7205
      @bossamg7205 3 роки тому +2

      stop being a bum bandit then!

  • @Scott65J
    @Scott65J 7 років тому +121

    YES!..waiting for my copy as well...

  • @JustAFace_InTheCrowd
    @JustAFace_InTheCrowd 5 років тому +117

    He pulled out the damn Constitution. Brilliant. This guy is hilarious as well. My favorite Ted Talk so far.

    • @joman388
      @joman388 2 роки тому +1

      If one would pull out the Bible , one would find a different story and that is the only story that counts.atleast for eternity and the glory of God.thanks

    • @عليياسر-ذ5ب
      @عليياسر-ذ5ب Рік тому

      @@joman388 Pompeii city

  • @kitkatherine23
    @kitkatherine23 6 років тому +75

    The light saber moves tho

  • @magnus_bane
    @magnus_bane 5 років тому +43

    How DARE you drink coffee in front of my children? They might want coffee too now!!!!!!

    • @warwicklewis8735
      @warwicklewis8735 5 років тому +4

      Do they have people dressed up as coffee beans reading stories to kindergarten kids ??
      Are they writting kids books about including coffee in your breakfast ??
      Tolerance should not be confused with indoctrination.

    • @kol3981
      @kol3981 5 років тому +1

      Magnus Bane are they dressing up like coffee beans and telling kids they too should turn into those beans?

    • @laravioliiii2832
      @laravioliiii2832 4 місяці тому

      @@warwicklewis8735 Agreed, but that means we shouldn't teach kids about religion as well.

    • @warwicklewis8735
      @warwicklewis8735 4 місяці тому

      @@laravioliiii2832 that is as much a false equivalent as the disingenuous coffee analogy
      Can you imagine the outcry if Catholic priests Jewish Rabbis or Islamic Imams started going into

  • @articflame7997
    @articflame7997 6 років тому +28

    I’m glad they did this talk at Grand Rapids, the area is REALLY conservative (provided we’re talking about Grand Rapids, MI)

  • @daniw1803
    @daniw1803 5 років тому +43

    Damn it no protection for apartments and jobs in Alabama and I'm bi
    ends up living with parents for the rest of my life 😂

    • @ourladypeace3
      @ourladypeace3 5 років тому +8

      You’re bi... There’s nothing wrong with that...
      But you’re bi, you live in Alabama, and you live with your parents...
      I think you understand what I’m suggesting

    • @lordman5497
      @lordman5497 4 роки тому +16

      @@ourladypeace3 Jesus Christ you just had to didn't you

  • @katiecat6438
    @katiecat6438 6 років тому +101

    THAT PENGUIN STORY THO
    ITS SO CUUUUUTE

  • @James-tb1br
    @James-tb1br 6 років тому +69

    I KNEW THEY HAD A AGENDA!!!!!!

    • @lulalilly1160
      @lulalilly1160 5 років тому +4

      Same!!! No one else can bloody see it

    • @dans3.macabre
      @dans3.macabre 4 роки тому +7

      @@lulalilly1160 Trust me we don't 😂😂 also this idea of "they" as if we all know each other 😂😂 honestly you people need to be re-educated

    • @sleeplessdistrict3897
      @sleeplessdistrict3897 4 роки тому +8

      Cole Mclaren Pretty sure they’re being ironic, it’s a little hard to tell though

    • @dans3.macabre
      @dans3.macabre 4 роки тому +6

      @@sleeplessdistrict3897 Possible.... very very possible lol

    • @mirkohoble
      @mirkohoble 3 роки тому

      Of course we have it.

  • @mac19019
    @mac19019 6 років тому +36

    That pebble made me believe in love

  • @danielwilda8167
    @danielwilda8167 10 місяців тому +9

    Excellent presentation especially for 2012- am watching it in 2023. We still have a long way to go so let’s not get lazy keep up the good fight. 👍💙🙋‍♂️🇺🇸⭐️🏳️‍🌈💪🌈

    • @kebron-s8u
      @kebron-s8u 9 місяців тому

      Jesus loves u

    • @AdolfHitler-lk4vo
      @AdolfHitler-lk4vo 8 місяців тому +2

      @@kebron-s8ujesus does not love these freakazoids

  • @saturnday160
    @saturnday160 5 років тому +13

    i finally get why this is such a big thing in America, that is just insane.

  • @_tinylittlemushroom_159
    @_tinylittlemushroom_159 5 років тому +43

    *When he talked about his partner I awed so loud*

  • @emac3854
    @emac3854 Рік тому +9

    And look where we are at now.

  • @henryquinones1912
    @henryquinones1912 Рік тому +4

    Interesting to hear this now. I don't thinks people are laughing today.

  • @lostcreepypasta1838
    @lostcreepypasta1838 6 років тому +120

    we know what alexander was doing
    or who
    ;)

  • @herambaanjaneya2041
    @herambaanjaneya2041 Рік тому +6

    Old video but an eternally good message. Thank you my friend

  • @Obstatic
    @Obstatic 6 років тому +71

    14:38 has IMO the best moment when Granderson says "we're just trying to walk in those rights that have already been stated, that we've already agreed upon."

  • @RT3319
    @RT3319 11 місяців тому +5

    Oooops, I'm afraid I arrived a few years late to the party, but what an amazing human being; incredibly intelligent, powerful orator and a wonderful human being.

  • @jemimahkendall6579
    @jemimahkendall6579 2 роки тому +13

    I'm sorry but 9 years later and look at what's happening

    • @lexy4983
      @lexy4983 2 роки тому +3

      Exactly the government/ illuminati / secret society plan...

    • @knightofcydonia1192
      @knightofcydonia1192 2 роки тому +2

      Okay, I'll bite: tell me what you think is happening.

    • @baghouse2678
      @baghouse2678 2 роки тому +2

      yeah please elaborate

    • @naturepower9097
      @naturepower9097 Рік тому +1

      @@baghouse2678 grooming preschooler

    • @timetraveler7
      @timetraveler7 Рік тому +2

      @Something Diabolical yeah, non of that is happening, at least not on a scale worth mentioning. It's propaganda, but you want to know what is grooming? Beauty pageants, the fact you don't even bat an eye when it comes to that just proves that you have a bias.

  • @estradiolvalerate8925
    @estradiolvalerate8925 4 роки тому +8

    Freedom does not wait on the comfort of the bigoted.

    • @feet4557
      @feet4557 4 роки тому +1

      Says someone with the name NINJA’s Depression.

    • @estradiolvalerate8925
      @estradiolvalerate8925 4 роки тому +1

      @@feet4557 Libtard destroyed with facts and logic 😎

    • @vixymix101
      @vixymix101 4 роки тому +1

      @@estradiolvalerate8925 found a troll

    • @mxpofficial3443
      @mxpofficial3443 4 роки тому +1

      It partly should

  • @funnysillyclown
    @funnysillyclown 7 років тому +148

    Inspirational, and hilarious.
    That's how you get me to pay attention.

  • @skylermorningstar900
    @skylermorningstar900 6 років тому +30

    this man makes a good point.

  • @j.maybrick8596
    @j.maybrick8596 Рік тому +3

    This guy has the right to live by me if he wants to but what if I don't want to live by him? What then? The FED decides?

  • @jordancrass4527
    @jordancrass4527 6 років тому +133

    This guy should do comedy. He was so funny.

    • @idontknowmuch3441
      @idontknowmuch3441 2 роки тому +1

      Not really. He used comedy to less the shock of statements

  • @kentamccarter9580
    @kentamccarter9580 2 роки тому +6

    I've got to known you for only18 minutes and 30 seconds, and I already love you, as a rational kind loving human being💜

  • @peeblekitty5780
    @peeblekitty5780 5 років тому +11

    I was gonna make one of those youtube late recommendation jokes but I'm sad to say we still need this in 2019 v.v

    • @lamp1585
      @lamp1585 4 роки тому +1

      Peeble Kitty sadly we still need this in 2020

  • @A-Wa
    @A-Wa 6 років тому +56

    I almost cried at 17:48 when he said „because of what they are and not who they are“ that hit right in the feelings

  • @JayYoung-ro3vu
    @JayYoung-ro3vu Рік тому +2

    Fast forward the 11 years and our plight is so much worse.

  • @violentabyss
    @violentabyss 6 років тому +41

    Oh my god he's such a sweetie please adopt me

  • @Living-on-a-Lake
    @Living-on-a-Lake 2 роки тому +5

    Nice to hear a comedian/lecturer who doesn’t need to use vulgar language to be funny.

  • @doriangrayapologist
    @doriangrayapologist 4 роки тому +42

    eight years later, this talk never gets old

    • @Ki_Adi_Mundi
      @Ki_Adi_Mundi 2 роки тому +2

      Just like Mcdonald's French Fries...

    • @Alanapla
      @Alanapla 2 роки тому +1

      Still isn't old 10 years later

  • @mininara6471
    @mininara6471 6 років тому +24

    I’m so glad I was born in a country where I get to be myself with the same rights as all other American citizens no matter what

    • @thebacteriawasbeatentodeath
      @thebacteriawasbeatentodeath 2 роки тому +1

      yeah I'm sure our rights will never be taken away and I'm sure people will never pass any laws (especially not in texas and florida) that undermine our equality to other American citizens. In america lgbtq people are always treated well with no exceptions for sure definitely
      honestly though, america has it better than a lot of other countries and I do feel lucky to live here; even if many people and politicians still discriminate I could easily have been born in a country where I would be stoned to death for being lgbt. America isn't the best place but thankfully it's far from the worst

    • @Mcfreddo
      @Mcfreddo 2 роки тому

      @@thebacteriawasbeatentodeath Yes!
      Biden's carrying on selling the weapons to Saudi Arabia- for their corrupt war in Yemen etc and where the Saudi's are pushing their abhorrent form of Islam to many parts of the world.- for oil.

    • @thebacteriawasbeatentodeath
      @thebacteriawasbeatentodeath 2 роки тому

      @@Mcfreddo wait what does this have to do with lgbtq rights and/or the initial comment again

    • @Mcfreddo
      @Mcfreddo 2 роки тому +1

      @@thebacteriawasbeatentodeath what it has to do, is the general political climate in your country- the US? It's far from ideal. In agreement with you that things can reverse. The point is, because the political spin cannot be trusted- Biden goes back on his words and that was an example. I'm not implying the Democrats would hinder GLBTQ rights, but they may not enhance them much more?
      - Oh yeah, better than the more corrupt republicans, but things can turn back for the worst in social justice... Just look how political the judiciary is? This aspect is not in the interests of democracy- the Roe verses Wade current debacle by people that should not be political in justice.
      You could get another Trump, but worse. The 2 % get to decide who's up for running. That's what it's like in China!

    • @thebacteriawasbeatentodeath
      @thebacteriawasbeatentodeath 2 роки тому

      @@Mcfreddo I agree that the political climate in the usa is far from ideal, to put it lightly. Seeing that the democratic party has generally helped greatly to enhance lgbtq rights, I feel like the party will hopefully push for more of that in the future, but what you say is definitely possible and this is all just speculation anyway.
      I also agree that things look like they could easily take the turn for the worst in terms of human rights. The roe v wade case especially is pretty scary.

  • @eltiolavara9
    @eltiolavara9 Рік тому +5

    very dissapointing comment section, i hope yall open your mind a bit more

  • @littlemrpinkness295
    @littlemrpinkness295 5 років тому +47

    I've run across some of his columns. He is the voice of reason. I have gained so much respect for him. I saw his name on this and I had to watch it. What a wonderful message!

  • @tubstnk
    @tubstnk 6 років тому +27

    who’s watching in 1954

    • @joeyshmoey6659
      @joeyshmoey6659 5 років тому +3

      Nah mate 1945

    • @ZiraRisasi
      @ZiraRisasi 5 років тому +3

      1099 my dude

    • @ourladypeace3
      @ourladypeace3 5 років тому +2

      Personally I’m watching in 0.00000000001 seconds BC Like the Big Bang wasn’t that long ago

    • @averytrashmouth
      @averytrashmouth 5 років тому +2

      Clearly a few homophobes in these comments.

    • @averytrashmouth
      @averytrashmouth 5 років тому

      @@ourladypeace3 Sorry for the confusion, I meant that the homophobes are in 1954.

  • @alspezial2747
    @alspezial2747 Рік тому +4

    How is this the only halfway relevant result when surching
    "why is the media pushing the lgbt agenda so much"

    • @Bryan48950
      @Bryan48950 Рік тому +4

      You know why lol

    • @alspezial2747
      @alspezial2747 Рік тому +3

      @@Bryan48950 i don't know the end goal tho

    • @LineOfThy
      @LineOfThy 8 місяців тому

      @@alspezial2747so they can sell sh*t to you

  • @CCGR-2024
    @CCGR-2024 5 років тому +9

    Well done, I was moved more than once during this talk and angry at the injustice of the situation.

  • @PixelSubstream
    @PixelSubstream 2 роки тому +7

    Why do people think that an agenda means that 100% of the people are on board The government makes up a tiny section of the total population but the people working there have the power to decide the lives of the rest of the people. You just need a few people in charge to push things and make changes without the rest of the group realizing they're working on it.

  • @FemboyGaycko_OwO
    @FemboyGaycko_OwO 3 роки тому +8

    🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+ is Wellcome in Canada🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦

  • @punkpuppyluv
    @punkpuppyluv 5 років тому +14

    HE HAD A FRICKEN LIGHT SABER!!!!!

  • @DigitalPlacebo
    @DigitalPlacebo 4 місяці тому +1

    If, "Can't see the forest for the trees." were a person

  • @willowlawson3310
    @willowlawson3310 4 роки тому +8

    Hamilton was literally a bi icon but no one teaches that in school 🧐

  • @greenbrowniryu2578
    @greenbrowniryu2578 8 років тому +100

    he speaks the truth !

  • @eddylopez76133
    @eddylopez76133 4 роки тому +6

    Today we celebrate! Equal rights granted by the constitution!

    • @monicadaniels784
      @monicadaniels784 4 роки тому +3

      Well, then RBG died and Trump packed the court with elections already in progress. Believe me, they will come after LGBT+ rights! If you want irony, look up the religions of the Supreme Court members. There are a lot of Catholics, the religion that protected child abusers in their ranks of their church, consider us immoral and want our rights done away with. Hypocrisy!

  • @rebeccastandley8573
    @rebeccastandley8573 7 років тому +52

    Watching this in 2017

  • @sodiumso6015
    @sodiumso6015 4 роки тому +40

    There are no valid arguments against homosexuality

    • @CesarStalin-mq3ul
      @CesarStalin-mq3ul Рік тому

      Abusos sexuales, maltratos en la infancia, falta de figura paterna, disruptores Endocrinos, parásitos intestinales que alteran el nivel hormonal. Propaganda lgtb etc

    • @ibrokeintourhouseandstoleu5453
      @ibrokeintourhouseandstoleu5453 Рік тому

      It's immoral and despicable. And if you think differently. Then so be it but when u pass on, then you can explain yourself to your Creator on why you didn't stand up against it.

    • @tracygeddes5867
      @tracygeddes5867 4 місяці тому

      And you who is obviously without sin know so! What is immoral and despicable is you judging another.

  • @charlesjackson6015
    @charlesjackson6015 Рік тому +16

    Brilliant. Thoughtful and funny. You are an amazing orator. Thank you so much for this video, even 12 years later!

  • @joeybean_jojo2054
    @joeybean_jojo2054 6 років тому +7

    Sarcasm: Oh my god how dare the gays drink coffee and wake up to go to school or work!
    🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈❤️❤️👭👭👬👬❤️❤️

  • @dans3.macabre
    @dans3.macabre 4 роки тому +15

    Trust me we don't have an agenda 😂😂

    • @azazel166
      @azazel166 4 роки тому +9

      We do, but it's everyday things, like brushing teeth, eating breakfast, et cetera et cetera.

    • @dans3.macabre
      @dans3.macabre 4 роки тому +7

      @@azazel166 So our agenda is to live? Lol

    • @azazel166
      @azazel166 4 роки тому +7

      @@dans3.macabre Yes, which doesn't exactly sit well with narcissists who think that life should follow a set pattern.

    • @mxpofficial3443
      @mxpofficial3443 4 роки тому +4

      Some parts of lgbt community have certain agenda. Sadly

    • @dans3.macabre
      @dans3.macabre 4 роки тому +3

      @@mxpofficial3443 We don't talk about them lol

  • @brianwalsh9595
    @brianwalsh9595 2 роки тому +8

    Ah yes, the slope that keeps on slipping

  • @ashparadoxgaming12
    @ashparadoxgaming12 5 років тому +14

    This was beautiful. Sitting in my room cracking up and cheering all alone. I probably sound nuts to my neighbors. X'D

  • @michaelsreality319
    @michaelsreality319 6 років тому +32

    I love this man

  • @raymondkymsuttle
    @raymondkymsuttle 5 років тому +7

    I was impressed by his description of his son until he said ‘he prays before he eats’ - I will never understand people who participate in a belief system that denigrates them.

    • @corxiiifelinike2643
      @corxiiifelinike2643 5 років тому +4

      RaymondKym Suttle I can only hope it’s a cultural thing. Because you’re absolutely right. It’s idiotic.

    • @alyssahansen1400
      @alyssahansen1400 5 років тому +2

      Praying doesn't need to be attached to a belief system outside yourself. You can very well believe in your own personal interpretation of a God- and that God very well may actually be all loving.

    • @A_Very_FunnyJoke
      @A_Very_FunnyJoke 5 років тому +3

      Religion isn’t what denigrates lgbt it’s the people who misinterpret it and spread hatred

    • @skylx0812
      @skylx0812 4 роки тому +3

      Its like Americans convincing themselves they're a democracy when they're the country that still has Amercan Indians coralled up on scrub waste lands so everyone else can enjoy their so-called land of the free and home of the brave at their expense.

  • @TonyC5330
    @TonyC5330 Рік тому +2

    LZ, wonderful presentation. I very much enjoyed what you presented. BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!

  • @miezen_mockerl_喵聲毛奇
    @miezen_mockerl_喵聲毛奇 5 років тому +10

    Best TEDx talk! He even had a segment with music and the lightsaber! Informative and entertaining!

  • @ronaldraymond66
    @ronaldraymond66 5 років тому +4

    I may be alone on this but I would like to hear an updated version of this talk. So much has changed in the past few years.

    • @simtrate3959
      @simtrate3959 5 років тому

      Wrong

    • @wowie9603
      @wowie9603 5 років тому +1

      Welp I could still be fired and evicted so my state hasn’t changed

  • @junevandermark952
    @junevandermark952 3 роки тому +16

    Even As a child, I always knew that I was attracted only to the opposite gender, and that because I was repulsed at the thought of having a relationship with a female, that those who
    were so inclined were born different. Having spent 70 years in religion, I am now 81, and am an Atheist, and I am thankful that I never bought in to the story that a god was offended by homosexuality.

    • @tnl-warrior3218
      @tnl-warrior3218 3 роки тому +6

      That makes no sense if your an atheist and how are you 81 on UA-cam

    • @samuelarcher9236
      @samuelarcher9236 2 роки тому +2

      Church does not equal God. It saddens me to read that you are atheist just because you reject your previous religious discipline. Perhaps you could try being agnostic rather than atheistic. God is not the problem, it is religious leaders who hijack the name of God to raise money who make the problem.

    • @junevandermark952
      @junevandermark952 2 роки тому

      @@samuelarcher9236 You are not the first person to think that a god exists that thinks the same thoughts that you think.
      From the book … 40 YEARS OF COUNTRY: LIFE OF A RURAL DOCTOR IN NORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN … author … Dr Mervin L Johnson
      During this time, Blanche and I found out from the Alliance Church Board that they did not want Blanche to teach in church any longer. She was an excellent teacher and really was being led by God, but they were afraid of what they’re hearing. I wrote in my diary, why is the Board destroying the work in this church? God do something I pleaded. Not for our sake but for Yours.

    • @junevandermark952
      @junevandermark952 2 роки тому

      @@samuelarcher9236 Now that I'm an Atheist, I try my best to behave well, so that I can prove that Atheists are really not all that bad, compared to those that kill each other for not being in the "right" religion.

    • @elzodiams461
      @elzodiams461 2 роки тому

      You are an Atheist man is the source of the transformation of the world what is the source of the universe and of living beings I think that an atheist is someone who has missed his life

  • @largestudent198
    @largestudent198 5 місяців тому +2

    Working on ending the unfortunate killings of anybody regardless of color of skin by police is what I thought would be my legacy as a civil rights activist, but seeing that lgbtq+ first world problem became catagorized amongst the civil rights movement, I am proud to never have been a civil rights activist.

  • @reneemiller9458
    @reneemiller9458 5 років тому +14

    The whole "Because of what they are not who they are" bit has the same energy as "Judge me not by the color of my skin but the content of my character"

  • @HH-os6lv
    @HH-os6lv 2 роки тому +1

    Your talk made me cry for others and that is becoming more scarce in this world.

  • @stakeaphobicz498
    @stakeaphobicz498 5 років тому +10

    Yea, the same way feminism is for equality. Equality does not mean special privileges.

    • @corxiiifelinike2643
      @corxiiifelinike2643 5 років тому +3

      Stakeaphobic Z did anyone here ask for special privileges? Don’t know why you brought that up.

    • @stakeaphobicz498
      @stakeaphobicz498 5 років тому +3

      CorXIII Felinike it’s identity politics, when is it not about special privileges.

    • @genghissmith4949
      @genghissmith4949 5 років тому +4

      Stakeaphobic Z What ‘special privileges’ are we demanding?

    • @stakeaphobicz498
      @stakeaphobicz498 5 років тому +2

      @@genghissmith4949 You're an obvious advocate, go ahead and pick one yourself.

    • @genghissmith4949
      @genghissmith4949 5 років тому +1

      Stakeaphobic Z So you lied when you claimed we want special privileges.....got it!

  • @PeekaySAblack
    @PeekaySAblack 5 місяців тому +2

    Its sad that my african brother ( i bet he doesnt like being called african ) is the mouth piece for this.
    I cry.

  • @00RaveRat
    @00RaveRat Рік тому +3

    Been crying for a while, these cheered me up so much

  • @arthurcoomes2942
    @arthurcoomes2942 17 днів тому

    I write this as your talk progresses, for this, I apologize. I am loving the mirror-effect of we are just as you and super-calm presentation. As a professor, I may use this as a great 15 min or so presentation of this is the way to make a point a REALLY stick.
    OK, me too, I have a been a dues-paying, card=carrying member for years ... been waiting on my copy of THE AGENDA forever -- you are right! I love the UNITY for all that you bring at the end. You could be a great stand=up comic, but I think I like the realness and the sincerelity that you bring. I know this WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too late, but damn I needed this and so do my students, especially now.

  • @OuranLoverFabio
    @OuranLoverFabio 12 років тому +47

    you don't need to shave your head to be a queen

  • @jesusalabombera
    @jesusalabombera 6 років тому +20

    I come from the future... It gets bad for us :(

    • @sawyerramos3113
      @sawyerramos3113 5 років тому +1

      u dont have to time travel to see that.

    • @ourladypeace3
      @ourladypeace3 5 років тому

      You probably didn’t come from the future

    • @averytrashmouth
      @averytrashmouth 5 років тому +4

      @@ourladypeace3 they came from the past

    • @melvint-p9500
      @melvint-p9500 4 роки тому

      It's sooooo much worse rn

  • @jmdsservantofgod8405
    @jmdsservantofgod8405 5 років тому +7

    the agenda is in the bible....love everyone exactly .....in all the ways you love yourself (e.g. marriage, family, service to God)

  • @dimitri6387
    @dimitri6387 6 років тому +8

    I'm out but I still feel like I'm in the closet. I mean, I like enclosed spaces so I don't mind.

    • @vee2736
      @vee2736 5 років тому

      10 Draw Gaming SAME

  • @MrJerryleyva
    @MrJerryleyva 6 років тому +55

    Brilliant and insightful presentation! Thank you for your humanity. ❤️

  • @scottregan7782
    @scottregan7782 5 років тому +13

    THAT ROCK IS SO CUTE OMG

  • @prlaux5348
    @prlaux5348 6 років тому +31

    TOTALLY AWESOME! LZ's presentation sent chills up my spine! A true American.

    • @israelfreenation2
      @israelfreenation2 Рік тому

      What till that fire 🔥 hits... your gonna catch chills alright.