Hear Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria's full speech about racism at the Air Force Academy

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2017
  • African-American cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado were targeted this week with racial slurs. Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, the school's superintendent, made a powerful speech to the academy with an important message.
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  • @mpalmer7800
    @mpalmer7800 6 років тому +697

    I see his sincerity in his eyes I believe every word he said.. I cried watching this man speaking from his heart.

    • @bellypatter1
      @bellypatter1 6 років тому +39

      You are so gullible it is frightening.

    • @waindalton8575
      @waindalton8575 6 років тому +36

      "Air Force Academy Prep School: Black cadet admitted to writing racist remarks on dorm doors"
      And just how does the lying black's effort to stir up racial hatred make you feel?

    • @jakesmith2115
      @jakesmith2115 6 років тому +15

      I’d love to see how you somehow make this the white man’s fault

    • @jennah7724
      @jennah7724 6 років тому

      Maureen Palmer-Mundy the woman next to him too

    • @TroyaJamilyn
      @TroyaJamilyn 6 років тому +19

      Don't listen to these trolls, Marueen. They're caught up in their own racism and can't see that what's important is that the racial slurs were even posted in the first place and it doesn't actually matter who wrote them. They simply don't know any other way to react to being shown by the U.S. military that their racism is worthless trash.

  • @joepesci804
    @joepesci804 6 років тому +706

    Why can't he be our President.

    • @KQW862
      @KQW862 6 років тому +31

      Joe Pesci I ABSOLUTELY AGREE. I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing. Spot on my man!!!

    • @thomashayot1893
      @thomashayot1893 6 років тому +3

      I see why George Carlin Loved you so much, to be fair so do I!

    • @johnhearn5043
      @johnhearn5043 6 років тому

      I think your losing what little
      you had.

    • @Blastfence1
      @Blastfence1 6 років тому +10

      He can't be the president because I am willing to bet it never happened it's fake a hoax... Your general has been outmaneuvered by students of Marxist Black Liberation Theology how is he going to deal with the Kremlin...

    • @writerconsidered
      @writerconsidered 6 років тому +2

      You're a very "special" youtuber aren't you?

  • @jinaray8852
    @jinaray8852 6 років тому +358

    this is the message that all soldiers fought and died for it.justice and liberty for all.

    • @lesleyallinson8738
      @lesleyallinson8738 6 років тому +6

      jina ray just a shame the American government don't agree with this man

    • @waindalton8575
      @waindalton8575 6 років тому +19

      The fact that a black racist prompted the speech kind of undercuts the message, don't you think?

    • @thegr8hambino963
      @thegr8hambino963 4 роки тому

      Amenn

    • @mumi009
      @mumi009 4 роки тому

      @@waindalton8575 Huh?

    • @ivx8345
      @ivx8345 2 роки тому +4

      @@waindalton8575 not really, because he is NOT talking about skin color. He is talking about dignity and respect, whatever color you are.

  • @Slingblade87
    @Slingblade87 6 років тому +299

    Bravo. We need a lot more people of integrity and character like this Lt. General to stand up.

    • @johnbaker4246
      @johnbaker4246 4 роки тому +24

      Not much integrity, there was zero apology after the hoax was found out.

    • @LVRN-qj7kr
      @LVRN-qj7kr 3 роки тому +9

      @@johnbaker4246 Exactly. Zero apology.

    • @Murnan79
      @Murnan79 2 роки тому

      This General is a coward and a terrible leader!

    • @evensteve284
      @evensteve284 2 роки тому +4

      ​@@johnbaker4246 “Regardless of the circumstances under which those words were written, they were written, and that deserved to be addressed, You can never overemphasize the need for a culture of dignity and respect and those who don’t understand those concepts aren’t welcome here.” - Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria.
      Apologize for what?

    • @johnbaker4246
      @johnbaker4246 2 роки тому +6

      @@evensteve284 For accusing the cadets of creating a culture of racism when they didn't, it was just some black cadet who wrote it on his own door to try to make a fake racism story. Once the truth came out the Air Force Academy shoved the whole incident under the rug.

  • @BironelStudiosPress
    @BironelStudiosPress 6 років тому +231

    That right there is a leader.

  • @thomashayot1893
    @thomashayot1893 6 років тому +345

    Thank you General! You nearly made me cry and I felt represented even though I am not in the armed forces, America is greater because of men like you, I salute you Sir.

    • @NathanLorenzana
      @NathanLorenzana 6 років тому +1

      Thomas Hayot Humanity is greater too!

    • @falcontinker5792
      @falcontinker5792 6 років тому +22

      There was not racial harassment, it turned out to be a hoax, like many incidents before.

    • @waindalton8575
      @waindalton8575 6 років тому +21

      No, Thomas, perpetuating hoaxes to stir up racial hatred does not make America greater.

    • @ashkboos1000
      @ashkboos1000 6 років тому +2

      That is the leader that I would follow.

    • @michaeloakes2200
      @michaeloakes2200 5 років тому

      the homeless should make you cry

  • @hschwartz9277
    @hschwartz9277 10 місяців тому +48

    I still come back to this every now & then because it's a speech and a moment that is the best of us in the midst of the worst of us

    • @davidthomas9960
      @davidthomas9960 9 місяців тому +2

      Shut up, v60

    • @stevyz.8623
      @stevyz.8623 8 місяців тому

      You also ??? I also !!! I agree fully with you and I confirm with 3 x QUAICK-GOUCK !!!!

    • @robert-wr9xt
      @robert-wr9xt 8 місяців тому +2

      @@davidthomas9960
      So I found a racist. Were you even hiding?
      Who are you telling to ‘shut up’?
      I thought his speech was profoundly patriotic.
      So please answer my question.

    • @robert-wr9xt
      @robert-wr9xt 8 місяців тому

      @@stevyz.8623
      Please explain your incel philosophy in more ‘depth’.

    • @davidthomas9960
      @davidthomas9960 8 місяців тому +1

      @@robert-wr9xt no I love the speech and agree with everything he said I was just poking fun at someone with a V60 coffee dripper as their profile picture

  • @shotokankaratedo6155
    @shotokankaratedo6155 6 років тому +75

    I'm glad that General made it clear that racism is not tolerated in academy and entire military branches. I Sir SALUTE you and all my family at arm's and all who sacrice thier lives.

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 11 місяців тому +2

      Yes. No need to let the fact that it was a hoax stop your virtue signal.

    • @marcelodiaz5006
      @marcelodiaz5006 10 місяців тому

      @@joehoncho8557 and? the message is still powerful, and because is a "hoax", the charlottesville protest and the rising of hate crimes in america it doesn´t. I, myself, saw racist marines and USAF members, and this important message just fly over their heads. America needs a war again, maybe they can´t be better people without someone from other country killing them

    • @HarryNott
      @HarryNott 9 місяців тому

      @@joehoncho8557 lmao, so him denouncing racism is virtual signalling? Couldn't possibly be because he's trying to reinforce cohesion? Crazy gullible to call any remotely moral act "virtue signalling".

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 9 місяців тому

      @@HarryNott he is trying to reinforce cohesion by chewing out everyone because of, yet another, race hoax. Sounds about right. Did he give a speech like this after they found the guilty party?

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 9 місяців тому +2

      @@HarryNott so a moral act is to chew out an entire group of people because of a hoax? Because you didn’t have the logic or reason to do any investigation before essentially accusing everybody in the academy? That is moral? Ok. We have different definitions.

  • @vera4799
    @vera4799 4 роки тому +106

    That's the best speech I've heard in my entire life!

    • @MrVara411
      @MrVara411 3 роки тому +15

      Yeah, the fact that it's all based on a hoax kind of takes the shine off of it, though.

    • @ivx8345
      @ivx8345 2 роки тому +2

      @@MrVara411 not really, because he is NOT talking about skin color. He is talking about dignity and respect, whatever color you are.

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 11 місяців тому +2

      @@ivx8345 a black cadet tries to stoke racial hatred and the general virtue signals and chews out an entire group of innocent people. Great example. 🙄🙄🙄🙄

    • @nicholasmedovich6729
      @nicholasmedovich6729 10 місяців тому +1

      @@joehoncho8557he’s an equal example of a dishonorable discharge

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 7 місяців тому

      @@nicholasmedovich6729 yes but almost no one knows this was a hoax. They rushed it on the news when they thought it was a ‘racist hate crime’ but the follow up was quiet. If you ask everyone that heard about this, I’ll bet less than 10 percent know it was a hoax.

  • @John-mf6ky
    @John-mf6ky Рік тому +14

    I'm a white dude who never served but listening to this man speak leaves a lump in my throat. You can hear and see the sincerity when he speaks, almost like a disappointed father. It's a God damn shame we still have to even have this conversation in this day and age.

    • @charlesagarcya
      @charlesagarcya Рік тому

      You're an easy manipulated p****

    • @thewiseone6049
      @thewiseone6049 Рік тому

      I have a sincere question for you. Why are your peers so racist towards others for no apparent or obvious reason? Man, black folks/minorities are tired of that. Extremely tired of it.

    • @dekuknight2058
      @dekuknight2058 11 місяців тому

      @John-mf6ky It came out that it was one of the black students (at first thought to be a victim) who wrote the slurs...making this General look like an idiot.

    • @NoName-ml5yk
      @NoName-ml5yk 11 місяців тому

      ​@joeexotic6049 This was another hoax by a black man unfortunately.

    • @ribbrascal1065
      @ribbrascal1065 Місяць тому

      It was a hoax, dum dum

  • @jgardner2508
    @jgardner2508 6 років тому +195

    “ A Better Idea” . True Leadership!

    • @aribiswas6477
      @aribiswas6477 6 років тому +4

      true leadership points collected on fake conspiracies

    • @TroyaJamilyn
      @TroyaJamilyn 6 років тому

      +ari biswas
      Irrelevant. This was his gut reaction to what was apparent at the time of the speech. You're lost and completely missed the point. Is that a deliberate thing or are you really that dense?

    • @johnbaker4246
      @johnbaker4246 4 роки тому

      @@TroyaJamilyn This gut reaction after the speech was good. However the bad part was that there was zero apology after the hoax was found out. He blamed the cadet wing for being racist and never apologized when it was found out the cadet wing hadn't actually been racist.

    • @TroyaJamilyn
      @TroyaJamilyn 4 роки тому +1

      @@johnbaker4246 actually if you listen to the speech, he didn't blame anyone at all. He simply said that some hateful crap was found on a board. There's no need to apologise at all because the message and tone of his speech was spot on regardless of whether or not it was a hoax.

  • @lukeanonymous9681
    @lukeanonymous9681 4 роки тому +151

    This is what the Military is for, to ensure liberty and justice for all. His speech embodies that goal perfectly.

    • @yoki3818
      @yoki3818 3 роки тому

      @C Cato may you elaborate please? That sounds interesting

    • @crackpot148
      @crackpot148 3 роки тому +7

      @@yoki3818 After a full investigation, one of the "victims" confessed to writing the slurs and blamed it on a concussion for which he had not sought medical help.

    • @kirkdaley3441
      @kirkdaley3441 3 роки тому

      Sadly not all get it

    • @LVRN-qj7kr
      @LVRN-qj7kr 3 роки тому +6

      So everyone had to sit there while that mouth lectured them over what turned out to be just another "hate crime" hoax.

    • @devonmartinski6596
      @devonmartinski6596 2 роки тому +6

      You know it was a hoax, right? It was written by a black air force cadet.

  • @stevemelling9438
    @stevemelling9438 2 роки тому +6

    Good grief. What a speech. This man pulls no punches.
    "If you can't treat people with dignity and respect, then you need to get out."

  • @rafo54
    @rafo54 6 років тому +245

    I just wanted cry listening this gentlemen, all my respect & love to you Sir.!

    • @fleiva30
      @fleiva30 6 років тому +6

      yup hes a true human being unlike Bozo

    • @falcontinker5792
      @falcontinker5792 6 років тому +21

      No, he jumped the gun, and fell for a hoax.

    • @aribiswas6477
      @aribiswas6477 6 років тому +5

      You aint crying anymore i guess

    • @philais
      @philais 6 років тому +5

      Hate Crime Hoax: Air Force Cadet Admits To Faking Racial Crime

    • @jakesmith2115
      @jakesmith2115 6 років тому +1

      What’s next? Affirmative action in the military?

  • @gothico2310
    @gothico2310 5 років тому +46

    Damn that's leadership...

  • @mstrjedi1
    @mstrjedi1 5 років тому +12

    I felt the need to hear this speak AGAIN, and I have taken EVERY SINGLE WORD TO HEART. I was always taught to do the things Lt. Gen. Silveria spoke of. It is very unfortunate that some individuals feel the need NOT TO adopt this way of thinking to the betterment of all. Being Black, I grew up seeing Racism in its ugliest forms at of all places, an institution of higher learning, yet we see it in our places of business, Government (Yeah the current President - who claims to love our Military), and points beyond. I am proud that the General made this speech to those who are TASKED to protect us and the Freedoms we have, so that they know what it is like to be a true American. I know this because - I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 11 місяців тому

      Hoax

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 7 місяців тому

      So being black, you should be especially outraged that a black cadet would do such a thing and want him severely punished. Right???

  • @petermeeuwis8194
    @petermeeuwis8194 4 роки тому +28

    I listen to this every week. I love it

    • @PSYWARRIOR71
      @PSYWARRIOR71 2 роки тому

      He fell for yet another hate crime hoax. That was discovered soon after his rant. Where have you been? Under a rock?

  • @AR-br7cl
    @AR-br7cl 5 років тому +62

    Been in 16 years and still going... I WISH i had more leaders like this. Thank you Sir!

    • @rubiesdaughteriam3479
      @rubiesdaughteriam3479 4 роки тому +1

      Thank You........

    • @AR-br7cl
      @AR-br7cl 3 роки тому +3

      @C Cato And you purposely missed the point

    • @AR-br7cl
      @AR-br7cl 3 роки тому +7

      @C Cato The point was we DO have an issue with racism within our ranks and we need more people to step up and say that it is no place within our military. You're focused on an alleged hoax because I'm sure it fits your narrative that you're trying to paint. There are things you might not ever empathize with but that doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. IF you are a service member... talk to some other minority servicemembers. Ask them about their experiences. These incidents do exist and I'm proud of this leader hoax or not to step up and say something.

    • @AR-br7cl
      @AR-br7cl 3 роки тому +1

      @Nick Fuentes make me big boy

    • @devonmartinski6596
      @devonmartinski6596 2 роки тому +4

      @@AR-br7cl we have such an issue that Black cadets have to stage hate crimes.... Smh....

  • @aalansalvador
    @aalansalvador 2 роки тому +8

    Integrity, fortidude, mutual respect regardless of political leanings, etc. Respect to Lt Gen Silveria displaying true leadership. Peace ✌️

  • @jeffjohnsisland5551
    @jeffjohnsisland5551 2 роки тому +16

    LT. General Silveria's words still inspire and move me, four years later and having listened to his speech many times.

  • @weloveunconditional
    @weloveunconditional 2 роки тому +12

    This is a very passionate speech. My Father (Willie Lee Parham) enlisted into the Air Force because of their passionately enlightened vision in maintaining peace in the midst of chaos and also protecting the innocence of children of Air Force America, IMy Father had one child and this is me..Proud .of seeing the eloquent Air Force Veterans speech and watching the General make this speech to prevent bullying is awesome. The Air Force General is guiding his cadets with intelligence and knowledge of Goodness which is seen within the heart, mind and spirit of his team. Absolutely beautiful ❤️

  • @janefeldman5761
    @janefeldman5761 4 роки тому +38

    Heartfelt thank you, General! THIS is AMERICA!!!!!!!

    • @jmk2530
      @jmk2530 2 роки тому

      That’s right Jane- this is the America that I love and the world loves.

    • @PSYWARRIOR71
      @PSYWARRIOR71 2 роки тому +2

      He fell for yet another hate crime hoax. That was discovered soon after his rant. Where have you been? Under a rock?

    • @generalmarkkelley6943
      @generalmarkkelley6943 2 роки тому

      Thanks so much for your comment I really appreciate

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 11 місяців тому

      Hoax

  • @ahumblebarb7215
    @ahumblebarb7215 2 роки тому +7

    The blonde on the right like yeah that's my general her eyes tell you just how proud she is to have a general like this great man

  • @zstork
    @zstork 6 років тому +128

    Awesome speech. That is the speech that President Trump should be giving.

    • @prosperjr5859
      @prosperjr5859 6 років тому +7

      zstork I totally agree with you. But we all know that President Trump can not that kind of speech.

    • @henryoliver1449
      @henryoliver1449 6 років тому +3

      It's not in him he only reads from teleprompter what someone else writes and they can't even get it right just not meant to be in that office. He should go back to real estate that's where he is comfortable to do what he is used to doing.

    • @falcontinker5792
      @falcontinker5792 6 років тому +6

      just more false accusations of racism. This is very divisive.

    • @jakesmith2115
      @jakesmith2115 6 років тому +2

      I’d love to see how you somehow make this the white man’s fault

    • @falcontinker5792
      @falcontinker5792 6 років тому +1

      The funniest video is the one with the CNN panel, praising the general for acting quickly and not waiting for the facts.

  • @prosperjr5859
    @prosperjr5859 6 років тому +14

    This is our you do it... Thank you Mr. General Silveria

  • @jasongoring3692
    @jasongoring3692 6 років тому +73

    Amen! Thank you for your service and leadership sir.

  • @bruceborst3603
    @bruceborst3603 4 місяці тому +2

    Im 69 years old and Retired from the Air Force and ready to Enlist again after hearing his Speech.

    • @kotk05
      @kotk05 3 місяці тому +2

      The racist graffiti was a hoax.

  • @angelabeckford936
    @angelabeckford936 4 роки тому +17

    I just Love this General. God Bless u sir.

    • @PSYWARRIOR71
      @PSYWARRIOR71 2 роки тому

      He fell for yet another hate crime hoax. That was discovered soon after his rant. Where have you been? Under a rock?

    • @BeyondAverageSkilled
      @BeyondAverageSkilled Рік тому

      this general is big talk but no action behind the scenes.

  • @mraobad9684
    @mraobad9684 6 років тому +97

    Wy can't the leader of the world talk like this

    • @hewakens
      @hewakens 6 років тому +2

      So-called leader

    • @TruBeauty15
      @TruBeauty15 6 років тому +5

      Who's the leader of the world?

    • @HaroldDominguezhn
      @HaroldDominguezhn 6 років тому +1

      She talks like this.

    • @falcontinker5792
      @falcontinker5792 6 років тому +8

      The incident turned out to be yet another fake. The general jumped the gun by implying that there was racism at the academy. It is not nice to be falsely accused of racism. He definitely hurt morale at the academy.

    • @abreknoxcho
      @abreknoxcho 6 років тому +5

      +Claystead The "victim" admitted to writing the messages himself in hopes that whites would be persecuted for it. AKA the same goal as every other hate crime hoax we've seen the past two years, and there's been plenty.

  • @okooko9080
    @okooko9080 4 роки тому +14

    he seemed very sincere. however, a lasting solution must be derived, otherwise in some few months or years we will be back to square one

    • @mrbranson73
      @mrbranson73 4 роки тому +2

      What is your suggested solution for a black cadet spraying racist words on his own door?

    • @monkeydank7842
      @monkeydank7842 4 роки тому

      It’s up to us.

  • @sikemo9432
    @sikemo9432 4 роки тому +7

    That's what I call taking a stand! Good for you!

  • @ianm2505
    @ianm2505 3 роки тому +23

    I can't get enough of hearing this, this guy nailed it *salutes*

    • @PSYWARRIOR71
      @PSYWARRIOR71 2 роки тому +1

      He fell for yet another hate crime hoax. That was discovered soon after his rant. Where have you been? Under a rock?

    • @gcir2107
      @gcir2107 Рік тому

      Me too!

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 Рік тому +1

      Hoax

  • @MaryamA23
    @MaryamA23 6 років тому +15

    GOD BLESS YOU GENERAL

  • @user-nw9oe7si1x
    @user-nw9oe7si1x 11 місяців тому +4

    But on Tuesday, Air Force Academy officials said that one of the black cadet candidates actually wrote the racist messages.

  • @BitKorn-mt8nz
    @BitKorn-mt8nz 6 років тому +163

    A true patriot

    • @lucynthiaharris4827
      @lucynthiaharris4827 6 років тому

      Dequizo AMEN

    • @falcontinker5792
      @falcontinker5792 6 років тому +12

      No, he has more emotion than wisdom. He fell for the hoax hook, line, and sinker. Why did he believe it was real.....because he wanted to.

    • @waindalton8575
      @waindalton8575 6 років тому +11

      True patriots don't perpetuate hate-speech hoaxes, as Silveria did.

    • @philais
      @philais 6 років тому +2

      Hate Crime Hoax: Air Force Cadet Admits To Faking Racial Crime

  • @summerholliday44
    @summerholliday44 6 років тому +4

    He's not playing..he speaks with strong conviction...LOVE HIM!!!

  • @waswestkan
    @waswestkan 4 роки тому +6

    Like how he allowed those who wanted to video record his final statement. Has to be the best use of phone cameras ever.

    • @mrbranson73
      @mrbranson73 4 роки тому

      To document how he was fooled by a fake hate crime. I agree

  • @DJRenee
    @DJRenee 6 років тому +184

    Someone has a moral compass

    • @falcontinker5792
      @falcontinker5792 6 років тому +13

      So, it turned out to be a hoax. This fiery speech, given to cadets, forced to attend, caused more divisiveness. This general seemed oblivious the recent false flag racial incidents. He was fooled by the hoax. Why, because he wanted to believe that it was true.

    • @affectivity
      @affectivity 6 років тому +4

      rick leonard Apparently not.

    • @Tony-zg2ic
      @Tony-zg2ic 6 років тому +3

      "The appropriate response to a horrible idea is a better idea."
      So instead of quickly casting dispersion that the white cadets are "racist" without evidence. Horrible Idea. You actually investigate and find the fact that the perpetrator was one of the "targeted" black cadets trying to curry favor. Better Idea. Practice what you preach, Lt. Gen. Not much of a moral compass here.

    • @danhamakua9757
      @danhamakua9757 6 років тому +6

      Someone is a sucker! The racist graffiti was written by one of the so called victims.

    • @waindalton8575
      @waindalton8575 6 років тому +7

      And someone, namely the black who perpetuated this hoax in hopes of stirring up more hatred of white people, has no moral compass.

  • @faustoparamo3500
    @faustoparamo3500 6 років тому +6

    Thank you General, the world needs more persons like you.

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 11 місяців тому

      It was a hoax. He chewed all those people out over a hoax. “ take your phone out and video my wonderful self!!”

  • @riversofbelief
    @riversofbelief 5 років тому +3

    AF Vet truly moved. General Silveria, Starting at 18 years old, I served the Air Force honorably from 1986 to 1995. There I learned about leadership, about how the Air Force becomes your extended family while serving. I learned about how people become friends, learn to love, marry, and have children with others from all parts of the world, from all races, from all belief systems. Our backyard barbecues in base housing at Dyess AFB were models of an integrated society of all types of people marrying all types of people, and it was very cool. I left the Air Force and I never forgot what that looked like. I never forgot the EXAMPLE that the Air Force set for me, and it became a permanent and powerful foundation for how I see others and the value of treating each other with dignity and respect. It drives me to reach out and connect with others in ways most people don’t seem to be able to do. I am not an emotional man, but I was overwhelmed with the leadership you displayed, and that you demanded every other leader under your command to be an overwhelming component of your messaging that day. You brought me to tears, tears of hope that our foundation of tolerance is still intact and still being taught to future leaders. I wanted to personally thank you for publicly and resoundingly delivering your zero tolerance, “get out” message. I felt compelled to personally contact you, to find a way to reach out. Just as our military must always proactively remain strong to keep our nation safe, so must our leaders remain strong to protect those that are vulnerable, that are different, that are unjustly treated. I also watched a follow-on interview with you, and again watched you stay on message even as reporters tried to take you off topic. Bravo. My pride in our country has taken quite a few body blows in recent years. You restored more hope in one speech than you could know. Thank you for your words, the way you said them, and the way you meant them. Tim Jones, USAF Veteran, 1827th Engineering and Installations Squadron, Kelly AFB, and 96th / 7th Communications Squadron, Dyess AFB. I hope you are able to see this, because I want you to know messages like yours reverberate decades after they are spoken. Your message stands on its own, stands over time, and stands tall.

  • @yifan91
    @yifan91 4 роки тому +31

    Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria for President 2020

  • @gerriwatts2477
    @gerriwatts2477 6 років тому +5

    Makes me proud to have served. God bless you for standing up for what is moral and good.

    • @johnhanson9245
      @johnhanson9245 2 роки тому +1

      Whoops. 3 star General chastises the entire Academy Corps of Cadets and........there was no racism.....Three black students pulled a Jussie Smollett and a 3 star fell for it. Then after he ripped every Cadet a new one he never apologized for it. Lesson number one. Don't be quick to judge.

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 11 місяців тому

      It was a hoax

  • @michaeloduro3593
    @michaeloduro3593 6 років тому +4

    Thank you so much General Silveria. Your message is candid and candor which evolve hope. No matter how adulterated our world is. there will always be good men and women to bring us together. God bless you Gen. and your staff.

  • @jamesbondtraining
    @jamesbondtraining 5 років тому +2

    I speak as a UK born and raised 2nd generation Indian Hindu living in the UK. This man is genuine and I salute him. I would be proud to serve under him.

  • @toonew6654
    @toonew6654 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you sir, and thank you for your service!!!

  • @LADYKAT...
    @LADYKAT... 4 роки тому +12

    I love this. I needed to hear this again.

  • @huskie767
    @huskie767 6 років тому +5

    for their own sake I hope none of the black students were responsible for writing the slur on the message boards.

    • @SleeperJauffre
      @SleeperJauffre 6 років тому +2

      Unfortunately, it was one of those black cadets at the academy who did it.

    • @Tonatiub
      @Tonatiub 6 років тому +1

      you jinxed it

  • @liz515
    @liz515 4 роки тому +8

    Your speech is beautiful with a simple message.
    I listened to it 4 times and all 4 times it made me cry. “Love thy neighbor as
    thy self.” if you can’t do this without reservations get out of the military,
    because here we depend on each other. This is the only way it works because in
    the military “We are all Brothers and Sisters of the same family.”

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 11 місяців тому

      It was a hoax

    • @nicholasmedovich6729
      @nicholasmedovich6729 10 місяців тому

      @@joehoncho8557zip it pal

    • @grumpymonkeyenterprises6413
      @grumpymonkeyenterprises6413 7 місяців тому

      @@joehoncho8557proof?

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 7 місяців тому

      @@grumpymonkeyenterprises6413 lord! This is what is wrong with people today. 10 seconds on google would tell you. However, the reporting that it is was a hoax was much quieter than the coverage when they thought it was a racist hate crime!!! Wonder why???? Didn’t fit the narrative.

  • @smudgerbugg
    @smudgerbugg 4 роки тому +7

    Never seen an Air Officer, so angered. It's good he spoke out. Reminds of when General Sir Mark Carleton Smith, Chief of The General staff, British Army spoke out about the sexual assaults going on. Good job sir!

  • @gidesp1
    @gidesp1 6 років тому +9

    Superbe. Cela fait plaisir à voir et entendre...

  • @lynpotter6471
    @lynpotter6471 6 років тому +7

    I think we're gonna be ok.

  • @GorgonsEye
    @GorgonsEye 4 роки тому +7

    As an American, who comes from a mixed heritage of African and European, it saddens me to see my fellow brothers and sisters of all creeds, ethnicities and colors being exploited and not getting the love that we all deserve. Racism is deep hate that waste God given human potential. Please join me in a fellowship of love and admiration for one another. Unite as one race, the HUMAN RACE!
    ❤️✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿❤️

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 Рік тому

      Yes. Black people writing such bad things about themselves. Hoax

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 11 місяців тому +2

      Yes. The black cadet should be thoroughly punished for his hoax.

  • @juliusfarrar4780
    @juliusfarrar4780 3 роки тому +3

    Needed a General, Colonel, other officers to speak out. I
    gave a speech in 2016, when I awarded my P.H.Medal at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. It was long past in coming. Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. Thank you General!

    • @PSYWARRIOR71
      @PSYWARRIOR71 2 роки тому +2

      He fell for yet another hate crime hoax. That was discovered soon after his rant. You should try staying informed a little.

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 7 місяців тому

      Hoax

  • @riosebi
    @riosebi 6 років тому +7

    Definitely well said Lt. Gen! I see you among the best world leaders.
    Thanks a lot for your open mindedness!

  • @roberttijero1748
    @roberttijero1748 10 днів тому

    He said that from the heart. No reading papers no bs! Love it. May god bless you sir!

  • @caposolomon8745
    @caposolomon8745 11 місяців тому +2

    This is indirect contrast to what colonel Woontan and General Brown just said. He said there are too many white officers in the Air Force.

  • @twentysecondcenturywoman
    @twentysecondcenturywoman 2 роки тому +3

    This didn’t age well 💀

  • @user-xm5le5ok2r
    @user-xm5le5ok2r 6 років тому +57

    Thank you for being a LEADER. This is what Donald Trump should had stated as a so called leader in our nation.

    • @aribiswas6477
      @aribiswas6477 6 років тому +1

      LEADER has lots of blind followers it seems

  • @laman8914
    @laman8914 6 років тому +2

    That's what I call powerful, unwavering leadership

  • @jedidjalouima9558
    @jedidjalouima9558 3 роки тому +2

    So, this is what leadership sound and look like? Bravo Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, bravo. I respect you. Thank you for your service.

  • @toms5943
    @toms5943 5 років тому +3

    It was one of the best speech I've ever seen ! What he say is begining to sink in !

  • @hectortellez7776
    @hectortellez7776 4 роки тому +4

    I try to live that way, it’s hard, but at end, this foundation is what America is about! Thank you sir 🇺🇸

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 11 місяців тому

      Yes. America is about race hoaxes.

  • @oswaldoorendain3271
    @oswaldoorendain3271 4 роки тому +3

    2 years later and this topic is still relevant sadly

    • @MinistryofPeace
      @MinistryofPeace 4 роки тому +3

      Yes, especially since it turned out to be a fake hate crime. LMAO!!!!!!!!!

    • @chupachup1876
      @chupachup1876 3 роки тому

      Two years later and yes, almost all of these racist incidents are fake like this one. There is not enough racist incidents to meet the demand so they have to manufacture them.

  • @bookfanatics5190
    @bookfanatics5190 6 років тому +1

    BRAVO ! WHAT CLARITY AND STRENGTH IN WORDS. . STRAIGHT FROM HEART ...... GOD BLESS .

  • @Nada-nu4es
    @Nada-nu4es 2 роки тому +3

    Un gran mensaje, que bueno fuera que todos los seres humanos pensáramos como el, así el mundo fuera un mejor lugar… this was one of the best videos that I have ever seen cheers to this man God always bless you salutes from a Guatemalan guy keep it up

  • @bracketvilletexas
    @bracketvilletexas 6 років тому +9

    I LOVE YOU GENERAL. GOD BLESS YOU SMALL STEPS MAKE BIG STEPS

  • @spiritlandblue
    @spiritlandblue 5 років тому +1

    This is the way to talk not to members of the academy, this is a words for the whole world. I feel glad to see him talkin like that. Thanks

  • @nicks.7296
    @nicks.7296 4 роки тому +1

    I love the way he put that. His tone, everything. Powerful.

    • @PSYWARRIOR71
      @PSYWARRIOR71 2 роки тому

      Yeah, great tone, but he fell for yet another hate crime hoax. That was discovered soon after his rant. Where have you been? Under a rock?

  • @JesusSaves70505
    @JesusSaves70505 6 років тому +50

    Thank you sir for allowing God to use you the way that you did.

    • @lucynthiaharris4827
      @lucynthiaharris4827 6 років тому

      Karen Alston AMEN and AMEN

    • @seanalvarez3632
      @seanalvarez3632 6 років тому +4

      Karen Alston Spokesperson Lt. Col. Allen Herritage told The Gazette in an email, “We can confirm that one of the cadet candidates who was allegedly targeted by racist remarks written outside of their dorm room was actually responsible for the act,” adding, “(t)he individual admitted responsibility and this was validated by the investigation.” Turned out this was another fake hate crime.

    • @honorquest
      @honorquest 6 років тому +1

      And you need to start using your brain to think, very easy to spot out hoaxes.

    • @Auron_24
      @Auron_24 5 років тому

      People are saying god is using Trump too lmfao

  • @blackwidow4376
    @blackwidow4376 5 років тому +4

    Kudos to you Gen. The world needs men like you.

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 11 місяців тому

      Idiots?? He chewed all those innocent people out over a hoax? Biden probably promoted him.

    • @nicholasmedovich6729
      @nicholasmedovich6729 10 місяців тому

      Yes indeed. Hazing racial or sexual has ABSOLUTELY NO place in military operations.

  • @deborahcepeda4219
    @deborahcepeda4219 3 роки тому +1

    Thank YOU! for expressing your obvious sincere thoughts with ALL the world!

  • @StrokesTheRecreator
    @StrokesTheRecreator 6 років тому +41

    This is how you start a movement of peace. By calling out racism and refusing to allow it. He wasnt asking he was demanding that people who want to be racist pricks to leave. I hope this video is played for years to come to remind everyone how people should treat one another. Than you sir for being an amazing human being and for standing up for what is right

    • @lucynthiaharris4827
      @lucynthiaharris4827 6 років тому +1

      Christian Ramirez AMEN

    • @waindalton8575
      @waindalton8575 6 років тому +9

      Now that the black supposed victim of racism has been shown to be a lying racist, will you call him out?

    • @falcontinker5792
      @falcontinker5792 6 років тому +6

      A false claim of racism is no way to start a movement. But wait, a false claim of racism did work for Al Sharpton, and Black Lives Matter.

    • @MsHhhunter
      @MsHhhunter 6 років тому +1

      I would bet my money that he "stays silent like a coward"

    • @TroyaJamilyn
      @TroyaJamilyn 6 років тому

      +Suicide by Muslim
      "I swear to God you people see fire where there isn't any."
      Did you get some of the smoke from that fire in your eyes...is that why you can't see it? Here....let me rinse it out for you:
      Regardless of whether or not this specific incident was made up self-victimization, the problem of racism overall is staggering. You don't know what drove that individual to write racial slurs against himself on that wall but it's quite likely that he or someone he cared about did actually experience racism of the same kind at some point (and probably consistently) in his life prior to writing it.
      It simply does not matter that it was a hoax. This speech was an honest response to the racism that led to it. You didn't even hear what he said about naivety. The problem exists, and this was an addressing of that problem.
      Now that you've got the smoke out of your eyes, go learn how to use them properly and shut the [censored] up until you do.

  • @CrystalFeatherstone
    @CrystalFeatherstone 6 років тому +11

    This a true leader, a true American, a true man speaking from his heart, and damn I salute you sir!

    • @joehoncho8557
      @joehoncho8557 11 місяців тому

      Yes. Let’s perpetuate the hoax by filming this so we can stoke hatred between races.

  • @tarike.6181
    @tarike.6181 Рік тому +3

    I salute this Gen. Thank you , these are powerful words to my ears and heart!

  • @africanlipplateandbonenose3223
    @africanlipplateandbonenose3223 5 років тому +2

    Why would you be outraged by words? This is the military isn't it? Not some safe space.

  • @gigisinclair886
    @gigisinclair886 4 роки тому +1

    I am so tired of crying. You sir are right. Thank you.

  • @tommybombadil8651
    @tommybombadil8651 3 роки тому +3

    Hope he doesn't nuke someone based on false
    info and takes the time to learn the truth before
    pushing the button.

  • @charles2917
    @charles2917 6 років тому +5

    So was the cadet who did this charged with a hate crime? Hate is hate regardless of your demographics.

    • @peteholmes1652
      @peteholmes1652 5 років тому

      hate crimes arent real

    • @hdj81Vlimited
      @hdj81Vlimited 4 роки тому +1

      @@michaelmckesson6997 because ONLY white people can be charged with racism, look at the law. NOT the other way around, look it up..... its smells very durty..... the law is racist, because the 1% elite has 1 goal, and do whatever takes for it....... WWWIII is beginning.

  • @Itsisawnotiseen
    @Itsisawnotiseen 4 місяці тому +2

    Interestingly they determined that the language posted was by a black airman at the academy. He admitted it. He was kicked out.

  • @philippe5397
    @philippe5397 6 років тому +11

    Congratulations to this General for having such an attitude, holding such remarks! The USA with racism are not the USA I love! Fighting ignorance, stupidity is a daily struggle that demands everyone's commitment, whether you are a simple citizen, a general or a public man! Thanks again to this General to remind him! A white Frenchman who has always fought against racism.

  • @Econ43
    @Econ43 6 років тому +49

    Jay Silveria for President!!!!!!!

    • @luisbaron5826
      @luisbaron5826 6 років тому +1

      Yes !!!! Jay Silveria for PRESIDENT. Let's Do It NOW!!!!

    • @aribiswas6477
      @aribiswas6477 6 років тому +1

      Of the global hypocrites alliance?

    • @falcontinker5792
      @falcontinker5792 6 років тому

      Please do NOT let this gullible general anywhere near the oval office. The entire incident turned out to be a fake.

    • @TroyaJamilyn
      @TroyaJamilyn 6 років тому

      His response was genuine, and the problem he addressed is real...so it doesn't actually matter that the incident which inspired the reaction was fake.

    • @chevaliersdesangreal2490
      @chevaliersdesangreal2490 5 років тому

      Amen

  • @f.j9787
    @f.j9787 6 років тому +5

    Excellent speech!!! I salute you Sir. Thank you for your service. You're indeed an excellent human being!!! God bless you!!!

  • @dlbinsuranceagency900
    @dlbinsuranceagency900 6 років тому

    You have made history General,may God give you more courage to another level.........to serve the world. From Tanzania

  • @LK-pc4sq
    @LK-pc4sq 6 років тому +2

    I served in the USAF in the 1980s. We NEVER EVER had a racism problem at Kirtland AFB. Everyone got along. No one ever put anyone else done or treated them less due to there race.

  • @dln3472
    @dln3472 4 роки тому +4

    He's serious though. I'm here for it.

  • @rpvgirl
    @rpvgirl 3 роки тому +3

    We need more leaders like him!🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

  • @rezaali7935
    @rezaali7935 4 роки тому +1

    This message should be read to the police department.

  • @josezavala7968
    @josezavala7968 6 років тому +1

    Where is the guy that always say fake news folks...he needs to listen to this man he is a real human

  • @ksh7011
    @ksh7011 6 років тому +12

    Our true hero, Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria.

  • @harrisonrutledge5
    @harrisonrutledge5 6 років тому +12

    Could he replace Roy Moore in Alabama?

  • @pedrovalente1192
    @pedrovalente1192 6 років тому +2

    Inspirational and righteous leadership has always universal impact. But Silveria unveils special hope to those who feel that the values, that once made America great and a positive global influence, are forgotten

  • @angellabeckford1280
    @angellabeckford1280 3 роки тому

    I can listen to this brother all day. One Love my brother.

  • @daystar73
    @daystar73 6 років тому +6

    Go General! Respect.

  • @BigBadJohn
    @BigBadJohn 3 роки тому +3

    It was later discovered that one of the Cadets did this to himself and several other Cadets.

    • @shoobootystudios1752
      @shoobootystudios1752 3 роки тому +1

      Prove it. If you know it post it. Also, at the very least, he responded to a perceived threat correctly.

    • @shoobootystudios1752
      @shoobootystudios1752 3 роки тому +1

      Better yet, I'll research it for you. You just keep spouting whatever you want without backing it up.

    • @BigBadJohn
      @BigBadJohn 3 роки тому +1

      Well what did your research discover. Right a cadet did this to himself as well as several other cadets and blamed it on a concussion.
      I was being vague in an attempt to have some tact.

  • @gloriadavies8403
    @gloriadavies8403 5 років тому +2

    Thank you Lt. Gen. Jay!

  • @angienichols1248
    @angienichols1248 4 роки тому +1

    An example of the leaders we need here!!!

  • @domowars
    @domowars 11 місяців тому +9

    Air Force Academy officials said that one of the black cadet candidates actually wrote the racist messages.
    "We can confirm that one of the cadet candidates who was allegedly targeted by racist remarks written outside their dorm room was actually responsible for the act," the Academy said in a written statement. "The individual admitted responsibility and this was validated by the investigation."

  • @RMJTOOLS
    @RMJTOOLS 6 років тому +6

    Was the racist who committed the offense removed from the Academy as per the good general's speech?

    • @mrbranson73
      @mrbranson73 4 роки тому +2

      The black cadet responsible is no longer there. Not sure if he was thrown out or left in his own

  • @wolfgangdemmel3598
    @wolfgangdemmel3598 4 роки тому +1

    It's that simple. Dignety and respect.

  • @dariuskathenge5389
    @dariuskathenge5389 5 місяців тому +1

    what a gentleman,we need more pple like you General

    • @kotk05
      @kotk05 5 місяців тому +3

      Did you know the racist graffiti was a hoax. A black student did it. The general did not do a follow up "epic" speech about the dangers of hate hoaxes.