America 2023: A World Turned Upside Down

[@mircolang9816]

I'm a 19 year old automobile-mechanic from switzerland and I'm very glad, that there's still guys like you out there who truely know what's important in life and who truely know how to be the man a family needs to have. I really wish, that more people would listen to your wise words. More people should hear the truth! Please never give up your channel, the world needs guys like you.

[@denniskatinas]

Father of 4 kids here. I’m a stay home father in The Netherlands, I have homeschooled for 1.5 year during the p(l)andemic. We’re about the same age as I turn 40 soon. Sir, good man, brother, your concern is completely righteous and on point. Evil has stepped out of the dark and is now locked up with us. If we don’t stare them back into the darkness they came from, our kids are theirs. To me this is unacceptable. Don’t doubt your primal feelings moving in the framework of religion and morality. What you feel and see is real. This situation doesn’t pass any test and it should be spoken about before football, fishing, riding, pipes, anything really. Because Is it not that nothing is truly enjoyable in a mad world about to knock on your door? There is a nervousness that should be shaken off by taking action. Thank you and hold that line and press forward until evil falls back in the hole it came from. Bless you and your family. Keep going, this is your stand and it is the undertaking of your lifetime.

[@carlboozer8210]

You were introduced to me, by Matt Fradd, on Pints with Aquinas. I saw a genuine intelligent man with deep conviction about what he spoke. I watched this video (my first) and wondered if you still believe the church, and it’s members, could save our country ? Thank you for sharing your honest and sincere testimony!

[@donyoung7874]

The Church is what's tearing this country apart. The Church is tearing itself apart. Exhibit A: the split of the United Methodist Organization over whether or not homosexuals can be leaders within the church. Instead of welcoming more people into the fold and accepting that homosexuals were made by God just as heterosexuals are, they thought it best to split everything in two like a nasty divorce in order to follow a narrow interpretation of the Bible. Exhibit B: Those within the Church who vocally and financially support a fascist and his agenda for this country. In 325, the Council of Nicea had to convene to solve the issue of the "official" position on the relationship of God the Father, to Jesus the Son. It took men to make that decision about something written in a holy book, so they would be unified in how it's taught or presented.

[@j.davidmartinez6338]

"We have allowed people of inferior intellect and inferior understanding to controll out institutions, and to dictate to US what we should think about American identity, and American culture, and American history." - A man who speaks the truth

[@donyoung7874]

Who has a mighty high opinion of his own intellect.

[@orionc.5407]

​@@donyoung7874he has a phd in american history, of course he thinks hes smarter than the average joe in that regard, because he is smarter than the average joe when it comes to american history

[@donyoung7874]

​@@orionc.5407 The quote isn't attributed to anyone by name, so I'm not sure who you're referring to. But I have found, historians with Ph.D's can also have different takes on the same subject. Take the cause of the Civil War for instance. The statement sounded pompous to me, that's all.

[@orionc.5407]

​@@donyoung7874im referring to dr alan harrelson, the man in the video. Did you watch the video? He talks about his phd on american history in the video. The quote is also by him, he said it in the video. Its bad practice to comment on a video when you havent even watched it

[@donyoung7874]

@@orionc.5407 I've seen a few of his videos and I just disagree with the view that I responded to. As I began to see more videos with his religious views being interjected, I decided to tune out. It's his right but I'm not interested in it. Like I said, even if he holds a Ph.D in History, there are others with Ph.D's in History that may disagree with his views. I don't have a Ph.D but I understand what he's saying and I don't agree with it. That's all. I didn't know it was required.

[@jacobtokay118]

As a 20 year old in college right now, you have no idea how spot on your message is. I have shared your videos with multiple students. Thanks for the videos.

[@englishmanpipesmoker3425]

I'm sure there are a few professors trying to drill Marxist ideologies in your brains. It's a shame, they ate more worried about "distribution of wealth, and genitals" than what you're paying those institutions to teach you.

[@guy819]

As a 20 year old college student, I’d be very careful about who you share this video with

[@cdybft9050]

Just remember, the wrong person will destroy you for “likes.”

[@johndunbar2393]

@@guy819 Did you even watch/listen to the video? If so, you missed the message. Jacob, show this to everyone. Draw that line in the sand.

[@Matt-df8kd]

I am 21 from California and every word of this video resonates with me entirely

[@bhenders52]

“The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” Albert Einstein

[@steve88934323344]

Einstein was a socialist: "The economic anarchy of capitalist society as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of the evil." "I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy, accompanied by an educational system which would be oriented toward social goals" Albert Einstein

[@kobathedread9649]

I'm a viewer from Australia watching this in May 2024. Your pipe and tobacco reviews, recommendations and commentary initially brought me to your channel a couple of weeks ago, but my interest really peaked due to your drawing the connection between pipes and culture, society, religion, morality, family and literature. Brilliantly said!

[@Rogue.Primate]

I was gifted a nice pipe, that led me to your channel indirectly. As a Canadian I can absolutely agree with everything you’ve said in this video. So, you may have lost some subs but you’ve also gained at least one like minded subscriber.

[@thl7587]

Clear words from a clear minded man. My respekt!! Greets from Germany and God bless you all🙏

[@bobbyboassy3311]

You are truly truly correct Sir

[@tomstoutenour2985]

I am a proud Vietnam veteran my father and your grandfather were as Tom Brokaw referred to as the greatest generation. I am 75 years old and I am fortunate to have lived through the best of times and that’s because of the greatest generation. Thank you Alan for your videos.

[@thepipersmantel]

"A man's heart deviseth his way, but the LORD directeth his steps" - Proverbs 16:9.

[@jimlaz143]

Greetings from a northerner stuck in the suburbs of Chicago. You are right about Kentucky. We stayed in the Land Between the Lakes area this past summer. Simply amazing people there. Kentucky, Missouri, and Arkansas is where it's at and God willing we will wind up somewhere down there soon. Love the channel and God Bless you and your family.

[@hunt1321]

Hear! Hear! As a student of history, as well as a graduate of history, you are a breath of fresh air coming from academia; there is hope after all!

[@cryptomongoose8799]

Southeastern Kentuckian here and we are happy to have ya. I'm just starting my pipe journey though I'm a cigar smoker. Very happy to have found your channel and you have gained a new subscriber today.

[@themichiganpiper6987]

To your point about cordial conversations, I just spoke with a group of people last week. My point to them was that they needed to make it a career decision to build bridges, and that it is possible to not agree, and still get along. I'm in agreement with you that we live in an increasingly dark world. I have to remind myself that the darker the world, the more the light can radiate through it. Our pastor just did a talk on getting on offense as a Christian. How being on defense is merely reactive, and being on offense is primarily where the scoring comes from. It spoke volumes to me. Now, the challenge is to teach the church to be on offense, without alienating EVERYONE they come across. Great video my friend.

[@Ur-ElTheLionofEinRur]

Fantastic video and monologue. I stayed up later to hear the end of it. Have recently found your channel, bought a pipe and some tobacco from a local shop, and my first night with it I find this amazing video of yours. It was a pleasure smoking with you sir. As a fellow southern gentleman, I say spot on. Blessings to you and yours.

[@leafyleafyleaf]

I see your points. I have a different perspective, but I am staying subscribed because I respect your life experience and resulting points of view, even though I have very different points of view. We both enjoy pipes, and it is these commonalities that people need to build upon to prevent society from crumbling. May you have all the very best in life to you and your family.

[@AALife272]

Thank you for speaking up! As a father, I share your concerns and I started doing some of the things you did. God bless you and god save the country!

[@josewales6556]

You are so correct sir. You should offer pure Southern history content You sir are what this country needs

[@gregcrabb3497]

At least four of my ancestors served in the Confederate army. But as far as I have found, not one of them ever owned a slave.

[@ADHD_Samurai]

Best Shelby Foote quote on the Civil War: "Union Soldiers would ask confederates 'Why are you fighting us?' Confederates would respond by saying 'because y'all are here!'"

[@gemgari]

I just started smoking a pipe at 74. Never smoked cigarettes, once in awhile a cigar at business meetings. I found the pipe cottage channel and enjoy watching. I have purchased some of your tobacco mentions. I am a Christian (came to the Lord at 29 and attend a Bible teaching non-denominational church) born and raised in New Jersey. I have enjoyed the mountains and wilderness of rural New Jersey growing up as a child. Sadly urban sprawl is increasing more and more. Alan, I enjoy your talks and can listen to your accent for hours. I’m waiting for your online store to open. I fear for my grand children in this crazy world. Keep doing what your doing.Gary Gemian

[@SandrasSpicySpanishSalami]

Couldn't agree more.

[@robertspencer6085]

Bravo. I have been watching your channel for quite some time, started smoking a pipe about 10 yrs ago on and off, mostly on. I’m a 20 yrs USAF combat vet, ex deputy sheriff, ex police officer @ 50 I punched out of the rat race, I got so fed up with American politics, crime and general lack of respect for fellow citizens that I pretty much sold everything and moved out of the US to Eastern Europe (Lithuania) where my pension(s) dollars go farther, my quality of life is better and where I’m at crime is relatively low. What I see here is the US that I grew up in, women actually want to be women, men are men, I watch young moms leave there babies in their strollers in from of stores while they shop and the children are safe, I see young grade school age children walking to school, teachers taking the kids out to explore the park. I actually saw a young boy maybe 8-10 yrs old, walk to the local cafe, pay for food that was ordered, gave the girl behind the counter the money she gave him change, a receipt and the food. He walked home, I was telling my friend that would not happen in the US, she told me he does it all the time. The children here are taught early to be independent, not so with kids in the US. Sorry this is so long winded, but you hit the nail on the head, you gained another subscriber just in case you lost one. Keep up the good work, don’t know what you do for a livin, and your right it’s no one’s business, but I’m gonna guess your are a university professor, if your not, you should be. You have a message that many need to hear and not from some rap star or TikTok clown. BTW - Old Toby is my fav when I’m in the US. 😊

[@kevinperry2865]

💯 we need you in the UK. We are losing our once great country. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@wvrichireland]

Alan, I feel you brother. I’m was born a Yankee, lived in Appalachia for 40 years and now Florida. I am writing this to you from the middle of Appalachia where I am visiting and “grand-popping” with my first grandchild. I look at her with joy and also melancholy. I have become so much closer to God in recent times. I see the hand of Satan working subtly in many things. I have also watched as most of us sit back and do nothing. We are prisoners of our American comfort. I include myself but alas, I am emerging from the “closet”

[@ListenMySon]

Moral inversion

[@UncleOcto]

Like usual when you talk about the state of things, I've got my agreements, some disagreements too, but you've had my respect for a while now, and that means you've had my willingness to sit to the end and genuinely listen each time. Even when I don't agree, I can see where you come from, understand that I come from something else, and see what you said as valid. I'm glad you don't sugar-coat how you feel for fear of losing viewers. Our freedom of speech will always be the one I hold highest and I commend you for not censoring yourself or letting others censor you. Seeing that freedom exercised here reminds me we still have some things left in this country today, regardless of where we're going tomorrow.

[@thorzad]

My sentiments exactly. I don't always agree with everything but I accept the differences.

[@essequamvideri17]

I’m 29 years old and have always been proud of my southern heritage. I had six ancestors that fought in the war between the states. I’m also proud to be related to Robert Edward Lee. I am the first generation in my family not to farm and I’m proud of my tobacco farming heritage. Since my teens I have studied the politics of the Confederate States of America and have the journals of their congress. I was born in Danville, Virginia, the last capitol of the Confederacy. I agree with all of your points and will not raise my future children in social media, public school and modern society. They will know the land and family and their Christian faith above all else.

[@ktb5741]

The only hope for this country and the world, is the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

[@seniorservice98]

Always was and ever will be the truth!

[@godstemplar46]

Amen

[@SergiuM42]

Amen. This world is sinking like the titanic. Get in the Ark.

[@Englishmann96]

Come on man be serious

[@Englishmann96]

@Marcus when did I disrespect the man ?

[@TheJourneyInBetween2020]

I really appreciated this video. I was introduced to you by wanting to learn more about pipe smoking. I still have not started, but, being an avid hiker / RV traveler, it sure would compliment the scenery. I'm a retired deputy sheriff, homeschooled both our kids, did not allow them to have a smartphone until they graduated high school and bought it for themselves. They were not on any social media, because we did not have the internet until they needed it for college. No cars / license were given until they graduated high school. One is a police officer and the other is a surgical tech...both successful. Thank you for your standing on homosexuality and the history of the south..you are spot on. Since we homeschooled, my wife became almost an expert on the history of the south when they were learning about it. She even created a board game they played and both my kids and my wife were dosets at a local historic house for several years to supplement their learning. She was over the public schools tours and they saw that homeschooled families are not creatures under a rock. I was born in 1970 and can see that we are loosing many things I once took for granted and the generation of my mother-n-law (she's about 86) are dying off. The new generation coming up will have no clue where they came from, who they are and believe they came about by blind chance (evolution). We had a huge civil war statue that was in the middle of town taken and placed in a cemetery...angel holding up a soldier. The land it was on was not even owned by the city, from what I understand. I 100% agree with you, it was not about slavery. Anyhow, I enjoy your vids / talks. I feel there will be a pouch amongst my hiking gear soon😉 Have a great day and keep up the great work with the family, it is very encouraging😊

[@danmark7803]

I'm a theater teacher and musician based in Berlin. I don't agree with every point you make, but I respect your forthright nature and the courage of your convictions.

[@jopete681]

So your not American? Then who cares if you do not live in the usa!

[@Seronu]

​@@jopete681You're * If you yanks stole our language, can you at least use it correctly?

[@JohnWilliams-pn7ft]

A southern gentleman. We need more of them.

[@bradleykimmons]

Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

[@Farmalleric]

Never thought growing up that the country would be like this but it is nice to see that like minded people still exist out there. I remember in high school I almost got suspended for challenging my history teacher because up here they demonize the south and I refused to bend the knee. I did a whole report on my own time with facts and proof that what we are taught is not the truth and my school did not like that at all I've spent years defending the confederacy and always will. I try my best to teach my kids accurate history and keep them away from video games and the internet I take them out doors and camping and teach them what I can. Hopefully one day the country will find its roots again and get back on course.

[@nickpiekarczyk3074]

You’re right about it being about urban vs rural. I live in rural Massachusetts and I didn’t even know that this state was blue until I was 13-14 years old

[@ianfrye7900]

“You are now living in the country that the Old South died trying to prevent.” What a great quote, I’m stealing that one! It’s remarkable to see someone with your political and historical opinions garner such a following. It is heartening to see that, among all of the southern/confederate hate, that people still admire confederate soldiers. I appreciate your comments.

[@nimroids6587]

I am a 20 year old collage history student and as ashamed as I am to admit it I have allowed my dread of the state of our schools, institutions, and society to take a toll on my education. I am at a crossroads so to speak in my personal development, and what I learned is that I do fear for myself and others in my situation. These professors focus on demonizing the history that I love and it has reached a point where trying to maintain a steady education is an uphill battle against the culture of the world now days. What value is in my education if I am graded on how much resentment on the subject matter I put into every paper I write? I am still learning to navigate the line where my convictions interfere with the instances of valuable knowledge but I also fear how I may change if I am not careful. I don’t want to become a bitter person, nor do I want to become ignorant if I follow the books to their exact decree. The balancing act extends beyond simply “finding yourself” as collage has become known for, but also now it is an effort to preserve yourself. Thank you for this video and I wish good luck to anybody else struggling with this dilemma.

[@billylester106]

This video made me a subscriber....Speaking truth in this day and age is to have courage of your convictions...Well done...Enjoying some Boswell Northwoods as I listen..

[@kents.2866]

I could care less about Pride themed items in stores, I'd rather have a strong economy, jobs, ending homelessness, etc.

[@economicsjingle]

The cause of the civil war aside, isn't the institution of slavery something that white southerners should feel a sense of shame about? I'm not saying you need to dwell on it constantly, but cruelty towards any group of people certainly undermines those gentlemanly qualities you take pride in.

[@RMiller1958]

Hello Dr. Harrelson, I just watched your video and prior to that one, I watched your other videos on pipes and pipe tobacco. I also subscribed to your app and happy I did. I’m mainly writing to commend you for being courageous to speak your mind and point out the obvious that our country is not only going to Hell in a hand basket but that it’s been there for some time and until patriots take it back, she will continue to decline. Thank you again for your video and God bless the USA, as we pray it will be again.

[@Firearms_Defense]

Hi Allan, I am Jewish (grew up orthodox) and married to a black woman. I absolutely agree with everything you say, Alan, and very much subscribe to your philosophy. You got me into smoking pipes and now would love to move to Kenthcky. I am hoping you and I can meet someday and become friends. You speak to my soul. I will add that you are not a racist. You are not a white supremacist or anti semite. You are a man of good moral character and have a love for the old ways

[@charleswilder7902]

Holy based, this comment is great, we need more people like you!

[@Firearms_Defense]

@@charleswilder7902 thank you

[@freemankallel6826]

did he just say with bride that his grandad had no patience with people of colour?

[@SavGaEckmann]

Off color. 18:05-18:08 His grandpa didn't have any patience for people who were "off color " Meaning, crude, or crass in their speech or behavior

[@LuckyLambikins]

Many well said points in this vid. Before I had kids, I remember a guy in our church saying “Why would I let the Philistines educate my kids?” That stuck with me. We home schooled, and I am so glad we did!

[@andiamolireforexcrypto]

Canada's a mess too. I distance myself from a lot of social media and go for long walks while the sun is still out. Thanks for your channel and welcome to the family.

[@graymillar1841]

I am very late leaving a comment as I only just watched this. I enjoyed sitting in my shed (my pipe smoking place), enjoying a bowl, and listening to your chat. Felt like I was sitting listening to a conversation with a friend. Am I right in thinking this was before your conversion? If so, our father was well on his way to guiding you. Totally agree with your views on the world as a whole at this time. As an older man and converted Catholic with a young family, I too worry for the world they will inherit. I live in a different part of the world, but the struggles are similar. I thank you for the honest voice. Praise be to God. 🙏

[@MisterEss01]

I very much enjoyed this video, and completely agree with every second of it. I believe that you got the nail on the head: the responsibility of ensuring that our world doesn’t implode on itself with its “Sodom and Gomorrah” approach to decision making and lifestyle choices is on US as parents and one day grandparents. We have to raise our children properly, without them having outside influences to cloud their judgement. We have to raise them the way our past generations of adults raised us, so that when we send them out into the world as adults, they’re equipped with the unalterable capability to make sound and good decisions… Not based on what someone else thinks, or feels, or pressures them to do, but based on what they know is RIGHT! Hats off to you for using this platform for GOD and for GOOD, you have my support.

[@bojabang2188]

folk revival is the only answer. Not homesteading away from society, but to rebuild society from the small village

[@seanhaigh6192]

I can only describe this as inspirational. I live in Scotland UK and I cannot believe how the government and society accept what is going on today. Well actually when I think about it the government condones most of the issues that has taken society to the brink of implosion. I do not understand why so many people accept what is going on in schools today. I have just become a grandfather for the first time and I genuinely fear what my grandson may experience at school. It will be brainwashing not education. I commend you for you home schooling stance and your views generally. I wish there were more like you who are simply an influence for good. Keep up the good work Sir and may we hear more of your sensible, logical and lyrical views.

[@armandosorrenti6376]

What exactly is the definition of "brainwashing" for you?

[@jopete681]

@@armandosorrenti6376i will tell you, the government and the news and we can not leave out the school system!

[@armandosorrenti6376]

@@jopete681 I asked for a definition, not by whom is done

[@jopete681]

@@armandosorrenti6376 I don’t owe you a damn thing especially a definition if you’re not smart enough to see what’s going on then you will not get it! I do not argue with idiots. The Bible clearly states there’s no point.

[@TonyStalzer]

Preaching to the choir my friend. I am Iowan by birth and as a young man a very proud Billy Yank, but now as a father of six(blended family) and grandfather of four at age 51 my thoughts have expanded dramatically and I feel like we could be kin!

[@Nightdiver20]

Malcom X said it best; "only a fool would let his enemy educate his children"

[@mkf628]

God bless you greetings from Melb, Australia.

[@kyledegroot14]

my argument to people who say the Civil War was about slavery has always been simple. the emancipation proclamation did not come until halfway through the Civil War. you can not start a war over something you did not name as an objective until your half way through said war. slavery was a terrible and ugly part of this countries history, but it was not the reason this country was torn apart by a civil war

[@shilohsmetalcrypt4144]

And this is the reason that america is a secular governing system. Dont get me wrong, you devout folk are cool and all, but you tend to have a bad habit of condemning people who simply want to respectfully live how they want, and love whomever they cant help loving. No one is making you ashamed of who you come from so long as it isnt used as a vehicle upon which you deliver hate and condemnation unto this world.

[@black_lung7785]

Alan I appreciate this video so much. Everything you talked about everyone in this country should watch and implement in their homes. If all in this country would strive to be like you and your family this country would be so much better off.

[@FORTUNENGLORY]

My answer to, “But what about slavery?” Is, “ I think the Africans regret inventing it.”

[@MikeSmith-lw4li]

100% agree with you Mr. Alan. Country is upside down. What's right is wrong Whats wrong is right. Outside sources teach young people to hate America. I am young(ish) myself. I am only 27 and I can see this. I appreciate ur videos sir

[@scottzwemer3512]

Keep doing what you're doing. Thank you and God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@jamesbrede8700]

I'm not leaving you !!! Please continue my good man .

[@freshtendrills5969]

Have y'all seen the joyous come to faith moments that have been happening on college campuses recently? Man, that stuff puts a lot of joy and hope in my heart for sure.

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

It is refreshing to hear this fellow articulate so well what I have thought and argued almost from my first reading and learning of 19th Century American History. This is significant for me, and awkward, as a son of the "Land of Lincoln" who always objected to Lincoln being deemed some kind of saint and placed on a pedestal when he commanded what amounted to a meat grinder that annihilated hundreds of thousands of his own countrymen. I was faced with aggressive resistance from teachers and cohorts on this topic from the time I was a young boy in private/catholic elementary school. On numerous occasions my nonconforming notions on this issue were the subject of parent night meetings from which my parents would return home and sit me down for what they referred to as "sanity checks". What was most troubling to my teachers was my contention that the Civil War was clearly not really about slavery at all and that slavery, it seemed to me, was used as an excuse by northern leadership to impose their dominance over the South and, perhaps, grab some of the vast resources of the South in the bargain. For the South, at its core, the struggle was all about civil and constitutional rights, with slavery being their Achillies heel but not their central issue. Remember now, this is coming from a kid in Chicago in the late sixties and early seventies - thus not a popular theory, much less tolerated, at all. Thankfully, despite their disagreement with me, both my parents listened to my rationale, expressed their concerns, made suggestions for further research, but assured me that I was indeed sane and should not surrender my beliefs unless/until they and/or my teachers provided me with convincing evidence and arguments that made sense to me. They did sincerely request that I cease openly referring to Abraham Lincoln as the worst POTUS, and I complied, but they allowed that it was okay for me to articulate and argue that Franklin Pierce was by no means the worst POTUS, as most historians and history teachers preached. Ever since I reached the age of reason, I've believed that Franklin Pierce was perhaps the most underrated and underappreciated president. Had Pierce prevailed and won reelection (his party denied him even a nomination for a second term), and had he done a better job of communicating his agenda, I've always believed that we'd have had a very good chance at averting the Civil War, or at least mitigated it down to a short term "insurrection" type event. It's a much larger topic, but suffice it to say, from my perspective, Lincoln was a very destructive president who had little respect for the Constitution and, as we now understand, for the sanctity of our currency. If there was a turning point in our history when we started treating our currency like a slut, it would have been under Lincoln's presidency.

[@meghanmcknight4841]

Hi there. Do you (or anyone reading this) have any books or other resources that you'd recommend about the civil war? I have honestly never heard in my life that it was about anything but slavery, but I know I've been lied to about many other things at school, and am curious to learn about another perspective.

[@jakeberhorst2019]

Read any of Shelby Foote’s work. He is a great civil war historian.

[@MrB33faroni]

I agree with probably 95% of what you say here. And I think that is one of the best parts of this country that has long since been forgotten by most. The ability, and right, to disagree with one another. Have thoughtful and respectful debate and dialogue with those who's views and beliefs may differ from your own. I personally believe that was where we, as a country, began to falter. When we stopped respecting and allowing for others to have values, beliefs, and opinions that may not line up with our own. I thank and respect you for speaking your mind. I do agree this country has been in decline for far longer than most would admit. I look at a few of the younger generation i know of....Some fill me with dread and worry while others give me hope that perhaps one day they will be the patriots leading the charge to return this country to a place deserving of being called the greatest country in the world. God bless you and your family Mr. Harrelson.

[@LukeThornton-l3f]

Dr. Harrelson, what do you recommend for reading, so as to understand the Civil War and the reasons behind it? Love your videos!

[@jdiehl1004]

You had me at “I forbade my wife.”

[@stevenwaller3020]

Just found youre channel and feel like i met someone who shares some of the values that so many today try and shame me for. Keep the videos coming brother!

[@bcj842]

I never set foot in a school (besides a local art class or two) during my childhood and I am incredibly grateful to my parents for making that call. I truly dodged a bullet. I want to pay that forward if I am blessed with a wife and children. I knew the good thing I had going for me and I was always proud to be a homeschool kid. It's a very special experience and I am glad you're opting to school your own kids.

[@TheColorofQuantum]

Love this. As long as you keep fighting I will keep supporting

[@bullshed5819]

All this is prophesized in God's Word. The whole liberal message is walk to your own truth. God made us men and women not men and men or woman and woman. God Bless you brother.

[@countrifried]

You just became my favorite youtuber. What yall do to make money ain't NOBODY'S business! I'm also going to be home schooling my children.

[@danielmoore6001]

Great job, Dr. Harrelson. I really appreciate your stance and will apply many of your principles to my life as a Christian. May God bless you and keep you all in the great Southern state of Kentucky or wherever you may go in life.

[@timbof1016]

I was born on Fort Benning Ga. I will continue to write that on paper as long as I’m alive.

[@thomasjackson8737]

Thank you for your thoughts. I saw you post your video and deliberately waited to view it until my evening pipe so I could ponder and contemplate your points with you. Like so many other times, you have renewed my ardor to strive to be not merely a father, but a DAD to my children, to protect their innocent minds as long as I am able from the corruption of today's societal and cultural norms. Thank you for reminding us and quoting from the book of Joshua at the end.

[@gene355]

Preach brother. Thank you for speaking so honestly and with knowledge and personal experience to support your statements. I live in CT right in the middle of the swamp of the far left lunacy. Thank you for letting people like me know we can enjoy a good pipe with people who see what we see and want to make changes to get some sense of sanity back to our country.

[@briankoger6224]

I have great respect for you as a gentleman and a scholar, Dr. Harrelson, but I wonder if you could please address the issue of Alexander Stephens' "Cornerstone Speech" of March 1861 and how that jibes with your assertion that slavery was not a key issue of the War Between the States? As always, I enjoy your content and appreciate your commentary. BTW, I had some Autumn Evening out just today.

[@thomasjorge4734]

And yet, most Confederate soldiers did not fight for Slavery and most Union soldiers did not fight for Abolition.

[@pipercop2420]

You hit the nail on the head. Very well stated my friend

[@johanbrink5600]

Your comments are well received! Your perspectives are not only experienced in the USA or more particular the South, it is a world wide perspective and experience. In South Africa in particular we from the white community and more particular the Afrikaner or Boer nation who played a major role in building this country are experiencing incredible hardships as we speak where farm murders are happening almost every day!!! The world could not give a damn!!! They just argue that SA got it`s freedom in 1994 so now everything is hunky dory. Well it`s not!! More people are killed here every day than people in Ukrain!!! I love and appreciate your views. Please forge ahead!!!!

[@ronnieadams6330]

I very much enjoyed you and your videos. My favorite channel as I enjoy a bowl along with you while watching.❤

[@duneregent1033]

I agree with you on every point but near the end - I agree that the American church at large has failed entirely in it's duties, but I think that the living and invisible church remains the only hope for any who love God's Word in our fallen world. Like you said, families raised on the Word are the hope of our future, but they are exactly the living church which I refer to.

[@Coyotehello]

@@krismckenzie7759 most religions have the same goal and their churches should reflect that common goal. The main issue being churches are given power and power corrupts. Therefore if your "invisible church" is in search of disseminating the basic fundamentals of religion(s) then, the USA wars on other countries to "liberate" them from their belief is reprehensible. No? Unless, wait... Natural resources, geo-political power, Imperialism... ;-)

[@heypappy]

I wonder if the decline is that "people" choose what is proper based on their feelings of morality? While deciding what is proper for others.

[@Grimmnight16]

I’m sorry, but I couldn’t t disagree with you more. I bust my rear end for 21 years as an educator. There is none of that happening in any school I have ever worked in. Way to encapsulate all teachers. This is dangerous and wreckless. This is not true. I will have a conversation with you if you need information but making these kinds of assumptions is not it. To everyone out there. Just think, for every one ridiculous story you hear, what about the thousands and thousands of non-stories there are. Cmon. This is unfair and uneducated reflection. As a Christian I am offended that I’m put into that box. So many hard working teachers. It’s sad we always get dumped on. We have been trying for years to get kids to turn in homework and be polite. We protect your kids. So many kids beaten and starved. We call and keep them safe. Go on thinking we are the enemy.

[@HeroOfTime303]

Fritz, Sending your children to a public school is going to result in a very high chance of your children being scandalized. I was a student in public school and I know well enough what it's like. I graduated HS only 8 years ago. It's only gotten worse in most cases.

[@Grimmnight16]

@@HeroOfTime303 I’m still in a classroom and I can tell you it hasn’t. The news tells you it has but it hasn’t. Only thing that has changed is parents willing to hold their kids accountable and student behavior.

[@captainkenzie6873]

​@@HeroOfTime303I graduated last year i moved schools constantly and every single one i went to tried to push some sort of leftist idea on me i even had one teacher try to explain to me how good communism is.

[@dennisalbers2]

My son was born in 1999. My wife and I decided that home schooling was the way to go for our family and my son. Best decision we ever made! He is 23 now, very well adjusted and very active in our church, and has a career. Home schooling is the way to go, especially in the world we live in today. Thank you sir for your words. Yes, this country is in bad shape. I pray that things turn around. I agree with you that families that know the difference between good and evil are our only hope at this point. Have a great evening!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@randymarch5140]

Glad to hear about your school choice. public schools are discusting anymore

[@ColtJustice]

I agree with you on all points. I'm even a history buff of sorts.

[@superkool7]

I’m a beginning pipe smoker. I have a few different “gourmet blends” but I find my best enjoyment comes from only packing a half bowl at a time. Anyone else do this? Matter fact, I’m about to light one up and start reading my new book on General Joshua Chanberlain of the 20th Maine during the Civil War 🇺🇸😎

[@stevenivinson6694]

The United Kingdom is the same. We have to apologise for our history. We teach very silly things to our kids in school and anything that was once taught as right is now considered wrong even evil. The UK is no different to the USA in its mayhem we are potentially corrupting our own and the wider society with. A once Christian nation which is now against all that was natural and right. I enjoyed your video. Hello from northern rural England. Thanks indeed sir. Oh yes and statutes in city's and towns are taken down due to the person in the statue being wrong on things by todays standards. We can learn both good and bad from history if its taught correctly. Unfortunately in the uk its taught from a modernist aproach were today's standards are applied to back then which leads to a distortion of the truth

[@allanjgray1]

Good one, thank's very much. Gob bless you sir.

[@woodwolf5401]

I'm from Hungary The schools are real bad here too. Sadly

[@brucetyson4877]

As a Southern man of 73 years, I really appreciate your defense of the Confederacy and our Confederate Veterans. Sadly I think the U. S. Is doomed.

[@papiper7773]

Under this clown in the WH i agree.

[@zhartheProprietor]

@@papiper7773 I believe they've all been clowns at least since ol Woodrow

[@papiper7773]

@@zhartheProprietor I like Trump still.......Hope he wins again.

[@zhartheProprietor]

@@papiper7773 he's a likable guy. Don't be fooled by him though. Be as wise as serpents.

[@papiper7773]

@@zhartheProprietor I can't stand the guy.

[@joelbashore5658]

Am a recent subscriber, and have enjoyed your commentary about pipes and tobacco, and I even enjoyed your drawl . . . but yeah, you just lost me when you declared yourself to be an intellectual snob, a Confederate apologist, a bit of an anti-government zealot and I'm sure, were the veneer of gentility stripped away, a full-throated adherent and champion of the patriarchy. Alas . . . Bon voyage Mr Harrelson.

[@roadkingrider6532]

Yep pulled my boys out of school 3 years ago. Saw the writing on the wall.

[@dorian1761]

I don’t really care much about someone’s sexuality, but I am concerned about a greater agenda at play that’s uses sexuality as means to end. That’s the gut feeling I get anyways.

[@Hollerwood606]

Hello! I’m a native of SEKy and live here to this day. Raised on a working tobacco farm and in a paradise that is still intact. To this day my family from up north and a few from further south make the annual pilgrimage to celebrate “Decoration.” I’m glad you and your family are neighbors in a sense. Thank you for the thoughtful chat.

[@byronennis4272]

I really enjoy listening to the man. This God fearing man. It truly brings joy to my ears and heart to hear someone speak truth. It’s my belief that you should always surround yourself with good likeminded people, this gentleman is one of those likeminded people. As a African American man, who was raised on the Eastern Shore of the great state of Maryland. I was raised on the religious and moral grounds that Mr./Dr. Allen H. speaks of. The history that he speaks of is something we can’t change but we can learn from to better ourselves. Better ourselves as a people. God bless this gentleman, him and his family. My God continue to bless America.

[@koedeegordon]

A year later this video is still relevant. Crazy times and possibly more ahead

[@das_hsvtier]

I greet you all from Germany. Here we have the same problems with the woke agenda as you do in the US. It seems as if wokeness started in the US and is now rapidly expanding towards Europe through social media and the companies you mentioned. Even though I am just 18 years old and far away from fatherhood I am heavily concerned about how things are going in Germany. I often ask myself if Germany, my fatherland, a country to whom I feel strongly connected through its rich history and traditions, is still the best place to live and start a family. The people are becoming increasingly atheist while the influence of massive immigration from Muslim countries is becoming more evident every day. Even though I am attending a catholic private school catholicism doesn't play a role in everyday school life. Instead, we talk about woke topics in the lessons because this is part of the curriculum or we "celebrate" diversity. I pray for better times and that the Lord may bless Germany and the Western world so that our societies return to Christ and his truth. May he also bless all of you, who listened to my concerns. Laudetur Jesus Christus!

[@TheSham111]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. There is much with which I agree. Our children are also homeschooled and we homestead with them and for them. The rural life is good. Though, as you indicated, far more important than any of those things is that we raise them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord Jesus. That brings me to the only small point of disagreement, but perhaps only clarification between us: the church. I understand and agree with your sentiment about the American Church at large as big business and the many faults that come from that. However, Christ has told us that the gates of hell will not prevail against the church, and there are churches (my own and others) who are bastions of gospel hope in a declining country. We are citizens first of Christ's kingdom and look to him for hope, which involves raising godly families in the church community, according to the clear teaching of the Bible. We also know that whatever happens to these United States, the King will return to his worldwide kingdom to set all things right for his people. From what I can tell from your videos, you and I may someday enjoy a good pipe together in the presence of the king. Thank you, brother, for your wise words and God bless you and your family.

[@superkool7]

Brother… Fort Benning is being re-named?!?!?! That hurts my heart. I went to Basic at ol Sand Hill. Sad news my friend, sad news indeed

[@michaelkelleypoetry]

God bless you, Alan!