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[@RobertZemeckis2025]

aoc is pos

[@brendonsinger9859]

I agree mostly with Damani, the others made some good points also. He is the most logical and realistic in his evaluations.

[@thornspitfire3977]

Yo what's up with calling it "middle ground", yet one can only be pro or contra identity politics? That's messed up.

[@ragnarok7976]

@@Spirit123 Try stronger bait, you'll get a bite.

[@sabbirahmed2974]

WE don't have blacks in my country so why would we need that playlist for?

[@SirKnasher]

"are Americans obsessed with identity politics?" Yes. Saved you 21 minutes.

[@elenabob4953]

Exactly

[@redexpizza1657]

only democrats and liberals and communists

[@K.aylarenae]

SirKnasher Right

[@funny.gon-12]

I dont like the idea of identity politics I would want people voting for me because of me being ( redacted) I want people to support me because they believe I will create a better nation for blithe next generation of Americans.

[@GarethWareth]

Yep. Whether they're obsessed with forcing identity politics on others or obsessed with shutting identity politics down, Americans are obsessed with it

[@davis3909]

Scientists that are Christian vs scientists that are atheists

[@raychill2005]

would be so cool

[@user-hu6ry9oq1e]

Indeed, both my friend and I are biology researchers, but she is a fundamentalist and I am an atheist. One day I asked her how does she deal with the scientific teachings that challenge her beliefs and she told me that for certain scientific beliefs like evolution and the big bang, that go against the adam and eve origins of the bible, she just laughs at them and ignores it and moves on.

[@rudigerrudiger6436]

senseless

[@Roman-oe4rg]

퀴수스케세수스 That’s what i do too 😂

[@yerma6149]

Yes, that is interesting!

[@roseknowsall7629]

A wise woman once told me, “Society is too focused on who to blame rather than how to find a solution”.

[@sorcerykid]

Exactly, and this is one of my big issues as an LGBTQ person (or perhaps not LGBTQ because I've so often been alienated by gatekeepers for not being queer enough). There's this hyper obsession with dividing people into two polar extremes, while blaming the "opposing" group for everyone's grievances. And it's neither healthy nor productive.

[@superkamiguru6856]

@@sorcerykid I Am Bisexual and I don't identify with LGBTQ, partly because of this and partly because of cishet hate. It feels like the identity of LGBTQ is more geared toward hating the common enemy rather than finding similarities and supporting each other.

[@smorgasbordbipples8106]

Hard to find a solution when many refuse to see the problem

[@aaronlandry3934]

@@smorgasbordbipples8106 It’s also difficult to fix a real problem when you’re constantly being distracted by non-problems that idiots refuse to acknowledge as non-problems. This happens a lot in the LGBTQ+ community, because everything is “homophobic” if one gay guy doesn’t like it. I’m Bi myself, but Jesus, get a grip!

[@getschwifty7413]

I recently was having a discussion about this and came to the realization that our idea of justice mirrors superheroes. Sadly, We don’t appreciate the hero for saving people and doing good as much as we appreciate the hero’s for epically beating the bad guy.... very sad.

[@dragonsgorawr302]

“What’s wrong if we’re different?” “It’s okay” “What’s wrong if we’re the same?” “It’s Okay” *That hit me in the most comforting way*

[@nathangaspacio6128]

frfr

[@ramneekmathur]

Good

[@ihavemyownopinion3582]

@@ramneekmathur hey are you the one in the video??

[@ramneekmathur]

@@ihavemyownopinion3582 yes

[@xoxoisabellaxoxo]

they teach us thaat in kindergarden tho?

[@alanysshareef7434]

“just because you have a common trait, doesn’t mean you have the same experience.” dang that really hit me...

[@AL-mm4vq]

Ben Carson popped into my mind

[@petermaniaci7090]

It’s called intersectionality. Different identities interact with one another to create an entirely unique experience. For example, the experiences of a black women isn’t comparable to the experience of a black man, because one is a women and one is a man. Their experience of being a person of color is entirely unique.

[@thesmartone8149]

Wow right when I decided to look at this comment, he said that. This seems to always happen to people doesnt it?

[@jjw3046]

@@petermaniaci7090 To me that quote reads more like a critique of intersectional politics. Even two able-bodied cis hetero black women of the same socioeconomic class, for instance, might have radically different life experiences. Therefore the idea of intersectionality doesn't take you very far, because the only meaningful categorization that you can construct that is adequately multifactorial is on the level of the individual person; otherwise you run the risk of making unfounded generalizations about even a very specific group of people. In my opinion that sort of logic makes intersectionality itself a kind of stereotyping. Born of good intentions, I'm sure, but detrimental nonetheless.

[@TheMFStudios]

Exactly. A poor African American can't relate to me because I grew up well off. And I experience that separation EVERYDAY

[@josephtang227]

Why do I feel like the line between "pro" and "anti" identity politics are so blurred between these people...

[@PHlophe]

two of them , the lady gal reared her head on feminism then switched sides on racism. so did the dark skinned arab dude.

[@miaharvey9609]

I believe that people rationalize their beliefs however they want to. I think that the question should be asked who here thinks that their identity is important and if they would trade with a more marginalized person, or less marginalized identity, and if they would be okay with how they are then treated.

[@borihenna2014]

Yeah but I think that’s realistic to real life

[@wuziq]

cuz that's probably how most people are in real life

[@jalepenopvp2300]

I think it’s because they are trying to have respectful conversation. It’s hard to have one that doesn’t get heated if you are extremely opposed to their views

[@RWtubb]

The idea of identity politics has got to be the most privileged and 1st-world idea I’ve ever known

[@hushdolll5112]

Bro fr.

[@hemangmathur2823]

Its here in India too lmao. And I'd say it's actually as bad as it is in the USA. Not just first world.

[@amk210]

100%

[@pffpffovich2398]

@@hemangmathur2823 In India it's caste system, a bit different thing.

[@captainpainal1971]

True

[@holygraehl4009]

"Identity Politics is playing team sports based on traits about yourself that you cannot change." I love that quote so much.

[@Viewable11]

A synonym is "institutionalized bigotry".

[@spinekingjrgensen5779]

@@Viewable11 we love that 😍😍😍😎

[@miniminerva]

Asian dude straight up has main character hair.

[@octopusmime]

hes so handsome!

[@Zeeno]

He got that YuGiOh Action going

[@ee8546]

He looks like a cliche protagonist

[@shacourbrissett9625]

@Black Ally to Protect White Men's Rights Seriously, how *insecure* are you that you felt the need to insult a stranger just because they received a compliment?

[@annmariebusu9924]

NotYourAvgGamer Goku 😅

[@teamrainbow7674]

“Green privilege is real” Alien stuck in Area 51: Allow me to disagree..

[@GC-yw1mn]

There a serious cultural conflict between green aliens and grey aliens. Green privilege is real.

[@lancomepotatoes5753]

@@GC-yw1mn you mean green and pink aliens?

[@barnismyname915]

@@lancomepotatoes5753 no it's green and grey the pink aliens are like 40 billion light years away

[@openthinker6562]

@@GC-yw1mn Nah, Green and Purple. Have you seen GTA 5? The Green Alien Vs Purple Alien war has waged for some time.

[@scott8833]

what if they're purple

[@thexofdawn]

this is a perfect group for middle ground, I find like every single person here learned and added to a civil discussion. Other episodes are much more of a point scoring debate. THIS WAS BEATIFUL

[@alanalan2732]

hello an italian here. I would really like to understand, without being offensive, some things. For example, one thing here in Europe we sometimes fail to grasp about the American problem with racism is how this can still go on in the media. Racist people have always existed and will always exist because someone will always be afraid of what is different from him / her. But for example one thing I don't understand is why do you still use the word RACE? Why, for example, when you hear some political programs you hear about the people of the United States always divided into groups? For example, politicians talk about the votes of Latinos, Asians and Africans. What does it mean? you are all American citizens, aren't you? It sounds so offensive to me. I have many friends around Europe (so different countries and different cultures) and we are very concerned about some habits that are coming from the United States. One example above all is the politically correct. it is something that is taking away the dialectic and the confrontation as soon as one feels offended defines the other person with very heavy accusations: racist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, misogynist and many others. All this is the end of the evolution of society because it does not create freedom but friction. I read sometimes people that speak of forgiveness or not forgiveness. They have to act in certain way because their ancestors were destroy. It's a very interesting thing because sometimes I think it's family related. Sometimes in the eyes of Europeans it is strange to see news that still speak of frictions linked to the american civil war of the south against the north. In our eyes it is as if the strength to leave the past behind us is really lacking. This does not mean forgetting because it would be the biggest mistake but building a better future on that. Because if I were to see Europe from a perspective of this type, I as an Italian would have problems with the Germans, the French, the Spaniards, and so many other European countries among them. I should have problems with my other Italian compatriots because half of Italy was fascist and later with other Italians because between the 60s and 80s we had "the years of lead" where the communist extremists carried out attacks. Sometimes families transmit hatred or fear towards the other, but also the feeling of being less and with fewer privileges. I think the most accurate comment, seen from the outside, is precisely the privilege of money. Who has the money can have everything the others trudge behind. I hope you can change the discourse of health and education in USA (make them pay less) so as to be able to start smoothing out differences and contrasts. I am really interested in your comments to try to understand better because we are far away and we do not understand all the nuances we have little informations. Thanks and sorry for my english.

[@fabianmarcetic3232]

Very true. “Race” is not a thing. Simply adapted different colors for the climate we used to live in.

[@masterchiefiii]

bella pezzo amico

[@blakeleeberggren5335]

Your so completely right when it comes money. It's the great equalizer and most issues that someone experiences due to their races can be negated with enough wealth. As an American I can say with much confidence that this country is going to crumble and burn before anything gets better. Our " representatives" dont represent us and they dont care about real issues as long as they get votes. I wish I could be more optimistic, but people focus so heavily on race that they ignore the real enemy. The real big bad in the untied states isnt rasicm it's the federal reserve and their scummy corporate cronies. If the majority of Americans knew just how much we were being fucked over by centralized banking we could have a the revolution over and done with by the end of the week.

[@lavinder11]

Because we treat each other differently based on skin color and class.

[@AJ-lm5dl]

We have these things called "democrats" here in America. And in order for democrats to stay in power and stay relevant, they need to put on a false face of being "anti-racist". However, racism is practically dead in America, which would mean that democrats wouldn't get elected. Because of that, democrats need to create racism out of thin air to keep themselves relevant and continue to emotionally manipulate people into voting for them. Democrats of today are more detrimental to the health of America than covid-19 can ever be. Democrats are Anti-Americans, which is why they hate the American flag and burn it at their rallies.

[@ilikemusic2726]

A middle ground where one person wasn’t awful and every single one of them were extremely intelligent and respectful? Never thought I’d see it

[@aisha5156]

I like Music Honestly

[@thomasklecker2721]

@@mooseontheloose-2531 📠 no 🖨️

[@morihol8951]

I like Music lol the vegan odd man out

[@treybrown9296]

That guy with blue hat came off incredibly dishonest and misinformed.

[@rustincohle2135]

Damani doesn't believe that privilege exists in the world. Either that men have more advantages in certain career fields than woman nor with race. Damani is exceedingly unintelligent.

[@bishbosh4815]

"Just because you have a common trait, doesn't mean you have a shared experience." 👌

[@cassandrawright5202]

I’ve said this for a long time .

[@basundharachaudhuri700]

OMG FACTS

[@baconoverlord7982]

People don't have anything to do with the people they LIVE WITH and share DNA with, much less people across the world that have the same skin color. It's amazing how racists think things like "white privilege" is somehow a real thing. But, of course racists aren't too smart.

[@Jason-kd8ee]

It’s a shame that wasn’t the point....

[@mysweetp1ano]

@@baconoverlord7982 White privilege is objectively real. It's statistically provable, and college sociology professors could teach you all about it. Also acknowledging privilege isn't racist.

[@mandyruth6313]

This is by far the best Middle Ground debate by far. Everyone was articulate, respectful and all raised valid points

[@marcuswpIV]

This group of people are insanely intelligent and intellectual. Best video I’ve seen from this series yet.

[@benireges]

Lol intelligent....

[@spinekingjrgensen5779]

@@benireges Hard to fathom for one such as yourself.

[@benireges]

@@spinekingjrgensen5779 boy if this is america's standard for "intelligent" ur screwed big time

[@timm8998]

I honestly have a hard time seeing any pro identity polics person as being intelligent.

[@benireges]

@@timm8998 👏👏👏 identity politics should not exist!

[@peepmam]

"What is the most important part of your identity?" - being an american *this is the most american thing i've ever heard*

[@madlad5555]

@Brian T he's saying it in a positive connotation

[@anaa9245]

Lmao

[@7svn.]

@Brian T can be, american tourist think other countries owe them due to them being american. There is no issue with being proud of who you are and your country, but it becomes a problem when you think you are better than everyone else

[@Tarubro]

Makes me jealous as a non American because India aint nothing to be proud of 😭

[@fuckoffgoogle9747]

@@Tarubro why not? Huge problems but come a long way since independence and one of the oldest civilisations in the world. Home to 3 of the worlds most practiced and oldest religions. Chess, yoga, mathematics, one of the most effective space agencies in the world despite how low its budget is. Liberated Bangladesh from genocide and has made huge strides in cutting poverty since independence. Brilliant food and people. Again, tonnes of problems, but tonnes to love too

[@pietergalesloot]

This has to be the most well-educated group ever in this series.

[@WW-iz1oo]

Yes, I felt like I gained intelligence hearing them talk

[@samnielsen7114]

VoidX what?

[@jinjunliu2401]

my small brain couldn't comprehend the conversation

[@aus-li]

Sam Nielsen I’m asking why the individual feels so uninformed?

[@samnielsen7114]

VoidX I think he was saying that compared to other topics these people had a better grasp of what they were talking about unlike other videos where people just yell at each other

[@Swaymus]

Would be interesting to have Americans and Non-Americans discuss this. Very nice though :) I love using your episodes to spark conversation in my classroom. Thanks for that!

[@adrii6147]

This honestly felt like a group of friends were just having a discussion. Very well done

[@joshrelf2790]

"more pre occupied with being angry than finding a solution" that quote speaks volumes

[@polatzaa]

9:03

[@noobslayer6915]

Sadly it's a somewhat true.

[@noobslayer6915]

@Under Doggg If only we could, how wonderful things would be.

[@noreoz1024]

my favorite was: "for a group that claims to champion tolerance and true diversity, what I have seen overwhelmingly, is a lack of willingness to accept what other people think"

[@jcucuta7]

"What is the most important part of your identity?" *"Human Being."*

[@fritzjackson4336]

Ironic coming from the one who was for identity politics too

[@victoriaque601]

Fritz Jackson actually when you think about it, no it isn’t.

[@chicagoliightsx]

@@victoriaque601 lol right

[@jamesbedichek6106]

Big facts

[@trorisk]

Notice that none of them said the identity of beeing an english speaker. Whereas language is the first social construct that allows you to understand the world.

[@petersaysthings]

This is without a doubt one of my favorite and most important Middle Ground episodes. So much of what was said is important and illuminating in ways the mainstream media wouldn't dare ever share. Thank you, Jubilee.

[@TheWizardGamez]

Identity politics is bad for everyone. There’s no problem with having an identity and making that a part of being yourself. But when you add that to the divisive nature of politics it leads to bad things.

[@Rizen-mu6nx]

I hate identity politics because my experience with it is when women say that I can’t have an opinion on killing human life because I’m male.

[@adamdriverssoulmate]

@@Rizen-mu6nx why would you have an opinion on women's reproductive rights when you arent a woman or you dont have a uterus yourself? Does that make sense to you?

[@crimsonblob]

@@adamdriverssoulmate well, if a woman gets pregnant the guy is also responsible for it, right? So why then when it comes to decide what's the future of that baby that guy suddenly can't be a part of that decision?

[@adamdriverssoulmate]

@@crimsonblob is the guy the one risking his life giving birth? it’s so simple to stay out of women’s bodies but you men just can’t let it tf go for some reason

[@JustinQREYES]

I dont like dabbling with these types of things but well just this once I just want to show my take on this type of thing

[@seancoakley9640]

I loved how they disagree a lot, but never get mad or make a face and they just talked.

[@dannygelbart6827]

And never interrupted either. Agree, this group was amazing.

[@dannygelbart6827]

@@rao3704 Sadly not something that many people prescribe to these days.

[@ginihall1234]

Making a face is natural. It’s a response doesn’t mean they aren’t listening. It’s just breaking some barriers for them.

[@ivandusakdiks3658]

@@dannygelbart6827 like A LOT.

[@korpakukac]

Yeah, thats pretty rare nowadays when it comes to this topic

[@atsuyak768]

As a non-american everything about America is so racialized it's crazy.

[@aus-li]

It’s due to propaganda and the media; but even before that, there were many radical organizations in the 60s and 70s.

[@beyonceschild]

Yeah cause unfortunately that's the way the country started out. Laws of racial segregation only ended in the late 60s ... and it still takes a while for it to ware off. A good segment of the population was born during and before that time so it's still fresh and ingrained in their heads.

[@h3llboyyy407]

^ yeah but I'd say that it isn't as crazy as the media makes it out to be lol

[@P0k3D0nd3M4cG]

@@beyonceschild dejure, not defacto

[@TheFuschiaDragonfly]

atsuya k I totally agree with you

[@TheJtyork420]

IDK how America went such the opposite way of how I thought race relations would go. In high school racism was not a big deal and the racist kids were the ones getting beat up. We even had shows like the Boondocks who used racism for comedy. Everyone I knew at least thought it was the stupidest thing in the world to judge people by the amount of melanin in their skin, and people who did should be mocked, ridiculed, and maybe a ass kicking.

[@lalibelardo1706]

I love these discussions so much it’s not heated, very understanding and mature

[@EA-mc6xb]

Are Americans obsessed with race and gender? *Yes, most definitely yes*

[@ivyrainbitch]

Elmin Alić have you been to america?

[@starman275]

@@ivyrainbitch I have been in amercia, and he's right

[@aceofspades2808]

@@ivyrainbitch I've live in America and yes, yes we are. Reason why the country is more divided than it should be. Edit: Met to say "live in" instead of "been to" sorry

[@SiobhanS1868]

Agreed.

[@alaaaziz3565]

Yes I remember one time someone made my friend cry and people were yelling at the dude for making a girl cry like if she was a guy it would have made it right

[@codycao7868]

everyone : "man all these people seem like intelligent human beings" me : how does this guy dan do his hair like that?

[@DaDualityofMan]

Me: "Dan looks like an anime character."

[@brandigabriel6921]

RIGHT??

[@samsev]

right lol

[@michellea3825]

dan Is so cute

[@sathariel3231]

Anime

[@brittany.harden]

I absolutely love that I stumbled across this page. I really enjoy listening to the different videos while I'm driving or cleaning

[@wassupbud1232]

If everyone just treated each other as human beings with decency and respect the world would be a much better place.

[@eclatshwartzbaumcybertune2063]

I agree

[@nightingale4786]

I just wanna tip my hat to whoever was in charge of casting this episode: you guys did a great job finding intelligent, well-articulated people on both sides of the issue!

[@madipitkin]

Why are people like this^

[@wsmokr]

@@madipitkin Attention seekers,ignore and they disappear.

[@terrylovesyogurt5983]

I think there could have been more than one woman’s opinion represented, but other than that I agree, they had people who I didn’t expect to say what they did.

[@zain4019]

megatron Universe Same

[@99jewelz]

@treeko 10k thanks for sharing that in such an articulate and interesting way - i bet everybody wanted to know about your stance on that specific topic - maybe it helps you to know that youre not alone...

[@alexaf.3158]

Jubilee is killing the game. They're challenging the viewer's thinking, but in an entertaining way.

[@blueshells5275]

so well put :)

[@Amanda-ms1si]

edutainment

[@30061999pg]

I feel they're stopping the conversations too early, or leaving out the spicy parts. They discussed protecting their participants in one of the vids, while to an extent, an Erin type should be excluded, anything below that goes. These people are willingly joinning this conversation and sharing their views, protecting them from their own discussion is ridiculous. They should still guide the conversations, but right now, they're always only scratching the surface.

[@MarshyDitch]

Painmaker even better put. I always leave these videos unsatisfied because I don’t get to hear, what I would consider the reasonable and educated person, go in depth about there thoughts and beliefs and try to explain it to other people. Like you said, scratching the surface.

[@wisemafalda]

I couldn't agree more. I am not an American nor do I live in America and still I find many of the issues discussed extremely educating in a global perspective!

[@fabianmartinez5294]

You should've bring non americans, cause trust me... long story short, you guys are OBSSSSSESSED with those subjects.

[@whasianguy655]

This was a very articulate and thought provoking group. If people were to listen and speak their perspective like this more often, there wouldn’t be such a huge divide among groups of people.

[@Book_Dragon2562]

This was a great episode. This felt like a genuine “middle ground,” no pandering or bias. No shying away from controversy. Everyone was respectful and thoughtful in their answers. This is the content that made me love you guys.

[@jadenbroadway173]

TheCjma88 I agree. Love seeing all these different people coming together and creating this dialog, creations like this will start breaking down the WALLS of xenophobia

[@NibbleNips88]

Me tree. As a kid, it feels nice to see at least some people in this country can have a conversation and not a debate or having to hear ‘grown ups’ scream at each other about politics all the time. I’m just watching them thinking “How am I able to have a civilized conversation with a another human being, but you guys can’t talk to each other without pointing fingers at each other?” This world is wack

[@RS-pr6ic]

Indeed! This was the best episode so far! I believe these kind of civil and rational conversations are exactly what Middle Ground is created for. Both sides were calm, kind, open, well educated on the topic, but also emotional and passionate. This episode gives me a bit of hope for the human race.

[@NibbleNips88]

Laugh it Off Me infinite ♾

[@darklordsauron3415]

Ikr I quickly clicked on this video excited to see some people verbally abusing one another but it was along great

[@jacksonhenry7049]

This was one of the more respectful “Middle Ground” videos. Wow that’s a good amount of likes.

[@josiehb1851]

Jackson Henry that’s not vegan

[@jacksonhenry7049]

josiehb ?

[@jacksonhenry7049]

Ian Shorten I guess not

[@The_AntiVillain]

i think it has to do with the ages of the participants

[@SamLovesHestu]

‘Merica

[@janesigabaro7593]

I’m very impressed with this video. They hands down have been the most intelligent group I’ve seen. They didn’t become frustrated or angry. They listened and acknowledged differences. They truly understand being human in my opinion They didn’t try to tear each other down but instead built on top of each other. If they made up most of America we would get things done..

[@carrot_lovly]

I would absolutely love to be a part of one of these things. I just love how these people are able to have a great conversation and find a middle ground (no pun intended) and be able to communicate in such a peaceful manner.

[@jonnny_]

This video was so much more refreshing than the,' "Flat Earth vs Round Earth" conversation. My blood pressure was much much lower in comparison... "that's a FaLLacY"

[@PHlophe]

you are too young to be having this.

[@giovanniherrera6037]

He looks like a grown ass man to me fym

[@angelcake2278]

Lechiffresix six what age are you supposed to be to talk about the problems in your society??

[@PHlophe]

@@angelcake2278 i was talking about his escalating blood pressure

[@angelcake2278]

Lechiffresix six oh okay carry on

[@clara-qg5ve]

"identity" is such a broad topic - I feel like this was like 5 different discussions in one

[@RockslideTreeClan]

yeah i feel like any number of the topics touched on could use a video on their own

[@isaiahsilverstein4412]

You want to feel that way because as an Asian, you are intensely privileged. It is gross and you should pay reparations to PoC.

[@allyson4483]

Isaiah Silverstein ....

[@alliedeleon2209]

Isaiah Silverstein hUH LOL

[@s.a.8548]

@@isaiahsilverstein4412 aS A JEW YOU'RE EXTREMELY PRIVILEGED AND SHOULD PAY REPARATION TO EVERYONE lol

[@eduardoprieto5267]

Beautiful people having a conversation listening to each with a positive attitude. Please more amazing Americans like them needed. God bless them all.

[@wassupbud1232]

A wise man once said "Identity politics is playing team sports based on traits you cannot change".

[@RestrictedHades]

You can change your gender

[@GuillaumeT96]

@@RestrictedHades only if you're mentally ill, otherwise he's true

[@juanpablorobayo9891]

First line of the episode Me: "OoOoOoOoOoOo spicy video today"

[@FaaduProductions]

Straight up fax

[@juanpablorobayo9891]

@@FaaduProductions thanks, dad. very cool.

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

Juan Pablo Robayo Eh, not really. It was pretty chill which was much appreciated

[@netta911]

im strapped in

[@juanpablorobayo9891]

@@ZER-ek5gq ????????????????? confusion

[@marciaosullivan3200]

"pro identity politics on the left and anti identity politics on the right" I see what you did.

[@SAMIE2011ify1]

They do this with every video. Pro-life on the right, pro-choice on the left. Police on the right , BLM on the left.

[@gisar.6539]

I'm a left wing guy and my opposition to identity politics is at the core of my being.

[@AyeshaRabab]

@@gisar.6539 Marxist here. Also not a fan of identity politics

[@JoseRojas-ns1dp]

Left wing ideas are in fundamental contradiction with identity politics. Identity politics are based on individualism and are largely used as a tool to avoid talking about left wing economic ideas. Corporate centrists are not left wingers, even if many americans falsely believe so.

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

Marcia Osullivan The thing was, not everyone who was anti identity politics was right leaning and not everyone on the pro identity politics side were left leaning

[@sophiar3247]

everyone in this video was so well spoken, even coming back to this middle ground 2 years later I feel refreshed to hear their points. Everyone communicated so well, there was no animosity, and it was such a healthy debate that I think we should praise more often.

[@sarahpitman2966]

I love the fact that despite having different thoughts and opinions, they could all hug at the end. Respect and appreciate each other’s thoughts and opinions, as it should be ❤️

[@melbookeriii20]

This is one of the few middle grounds where I’d love to see the entire group come back in another episode

[@ramneekmathur]

Yes!!

[@diegonelli9872]

the girl Natali i think she was in the video 6 trump supporters vs 1 hater

[@Laura-Yu]

Mel Booker III Except for the Asian one, he has cool hair but not really into him

[@melbookeriii20]

로라 [Laura] personally i thought he contributed a lot to the conversation. I need to watch again but i liked him

[@angeliparraguirre7329]

Part two... the retcon

[@yardenb8806]

I lost too many braincells from the last flat earther middle ground. Thank you for this.

[@khhk6439]

ha sameeeee finally got those back after i lost them ALL

[@SamFeenz]

This comment !! 👌🏽👌🏽

[@lydialadraa2333]

Omg same😂😂🤪

[@TheBeatSmash]

Because they didn't have strong arguments on the flat side. Jubilee has their biast but I still enjoy the videos. Give me your best globe argument. I'll counter and give my best flat argument

[@drewm.2790]

Dank Memes same lmao

[@rekgotsofetsemosikidi4371]

We need more discussions like this because, I feel like there are certain issues that are not being talked about. Also we need to hear more opinions about such topics to open peoples eyes more

[@JCridford]

Fantastic concept and excellent conversation with strong points all round. Great to see the panellists embrace at the end of the video. This channel is so important in showing that no one is 100% wrong or right all the time, and that instead it's the way you interact with and act upon views that oppose your own - that's how we build a better, more understanding world.

[@ascnd]

Everyone: *actual constructive comments* Me: YO DAN GOT THAT PHYSICS DEFYING ANIME HAIR WTF IS GOING ON

[@mohamedbahaa5084]

why is no one talking abt that ?

[@Sombre_gd]

I was waiting the entire if he throw KAMEHAMEHA towards somebody.

[@NobodySingsAlong]

My hair used to do that. I would condition it in the shower before bed with mane n tail horse conditioner and let it dry while I slept. In the morning it would stick up just like that and return to the same position no matter how much I jerked my head around. It was glorious. Throw some decent hairspray on it, and it'd last all day.

[@MegaShinobi2011]

Excuse me, the main character of series is never pointed out as being the main character by side characters.

[@serenityq26]

yep. so goku lol thats all i saw

[@pinkclogs]

xavier: i want to be a holistic nutritionist erin: that’s not vegan shelley: that’s fallacy

[@j.j.7666]

cece i feel like erin and shelley are gonna be in every videos comment now🥦🥬🏖🌎

[@kaylenejantjes8113]

I knew this would happen! 😂

[@yourmum9591]

😂😂😂

[@kimbo7044]

OH WHOS SHELLY??? Ik about erin tho 😂

[@clementinejr5884]

@@kimbo7044 watch flat earth vs globe earth

[@OrganicFreedom]

“Algorithms help us get into our trenches even deeper encouraging identity politics” So true. The Middle Ground series should be everyone’s home feed.

[@crypticgirl507]

This is what truly adult discussion looks like! Kudos to everyone involved! You're all awesome!

[@Don2006]

The entire cast of this episode was so damn educated, well-spoken, and level-headed that it could get this video demonetized. Would've been nice to see your average KZbin commenter in the discussion so that he could get ripped to shreds.

[@user-nv9vn8fm1d]

Might want to rethink that. The desire to see people get ripped to shreds is why these conversations usually devolve.

[@kennethreichelt]

I thought it was by far the brightest members that have ever been on.

[@ramneekmathur]

I appreciate you Don! 🙌

[@dicks.and.clicks.6509]

“Human being, I think” Alien confirmed

[@N2Deep00]

Don't sell that alien out. He left Mars to live here on Earth

[@todo870]

Dawei Zhao But we would always have conflicts.

[@todo870]

Dawei Zhao I guess, but I don’t want to accept a racist or homophobic person or someone who doesn’t believe ALL law abiding citizens deserve true equality in society, there’s a line that needs to be drawn between right and wrong, and if it comes to war then so be it. It’s a sad part of life.

[@dicks.and.clicks.6509]

?ガッツ yes I have taste

[@alvallac2171]

Hello, friends. I am a perfectly normal human worm baby. You have nothing, absolutely nothing, to fear from me. Just pay no attention to me and we'll get along just fine. And on an unrelated note: in the event of, say, a full-scale alien invasion, how prepared do you think this planet's defenses would be? _Tell me!_

[@cpisarek4284]

Another winning conversation, Jubilee. Way to go. Class acts in this group, every one of them. I also find it so interesting (though, this is one of the points of these conversations) is that...perspective is absolutely everything. We may agree on a common end point but disagree on how we get there or how things are in their current state. We also may be interpreting these issues completely differently, and I don't just mean from experiential perspective. I've noticed in so many of these Middle Ground episodes that people say, "Well, I took the prompt to mean *this*." So we're not just coming from different experiential backgrounds but also just a general interpretation of the issue itself.

[@180DegreeMason]

I just like how everyone hugged and found unity at the end which is the most telling part we should notice. We are more alike than different.

[@horneybadger86]

This episode just proved to me that there is an actual middle ground

[@PHlophe]

how is Michelle doing these days

[@vue945]

Can we just congratulate all of these people for having such a civil discussion? It was really refreshing.

[@trailerhero]

@Odysseas G yeah it is pretty sad. Admittedly hits its peak with election years.

[@ramneekmathur]

Thank you 🙏

[@neostar63]

Really good!

[@korona1102]

I don't think there a feminist there so that is why.

[@sunshinemama2325]

@@DTB1995 truly from what I've seen, people face to face usually can hold an incredible conversation, but over the phone or internet, it's just different because we are all dehumanized and dehumanize others.

[@zzz2223]

1:54 bro wtf no way that dude's 30, straight up looks like a college student

[@oumardiop1]

bro looks like hes 20 talking about 30 lol

[@buffbeenstuffed]

This was an excellent video and everyone involved shared some insightful and thought provoking points in an intelligent and civilised manner. Well done to everybody

[@XxPureKhaosxX]

For a country that's supposed to be one big melting pot, people sure do like grouping themselves, labeling things, and standing out.

[@hinahinananoha7783]

Pure_Khaos Well there is a term salad bowl as opposed to all melting, so to speak:)

[@dc3011]

Pure_Khaos I completely agree! I live in the south and blacks people segregate themselves but cry when they don’t get awarded something or what have you

[@XxPureKhaosxX]

D C Not sure what you’re talking about or trying to say but identity politics apply just as much to you as they do the people you like to criticize. Republicans are just as annoying as the “libtards” they hate so much. White people group themselves just as much as black people do. Women group themselves just as much as men do. And each side always has something to say about the opposing side instead of just minding their own business.

[@XxPureKhaosxX]

Hinahina Nanoha Yes but all the individual components start fighting over who’s the bigger victim and who is the most entitled when the only thing that should matter is that we are Americans and our differences should help us come together instead of people getting offended by other people’s business. It’s true of everybody in America regardless of race, religion, sexuality, etc. everybody gives way too much of a crap over other people’s lives that don’t affect their own

[@Asf-bj4rw]

People around the world self segregate from people who don’t look like them. It’s normal human behavior

[@jacobadams8757]

_"What's the most important part of your identity?"_ 2 words: *club penguin*

[@joshuasenior4370]

Perhaps the best comment I have ever read.

[@user-yr3uj6go8i]

I actually miss Club Penguin badly. :(

[@EclipsedPsycho]

@@user-yr3uj6go8i same

[@UsAsiansEatRice]

"For a group that claims to champion tolerance and true diversity, what I have seen overwhelmingly is a lack of willingness to accept what other people think"

[@lancelacouture4286]

Best group of people I’ve seen on this show by far, all well spoken and actually having an open discussion.

[@clara-qg5ve]

Dan's hair is straight up out of an anime

[@zxra6xx821]

창연 Clara Park he’s gorgeous

[@currently7886]

That's racist

[@shawnhall3849]

창연 Clara Park Looks like he was in a wind tunnel

[@eliask5217]

Currently no

[@currently7886]

@@eliask5217 Anime=Asian So it is either cultural appropriation or racism. Because you can't wear something like that, and since he is Asian, it cannot be cultural appropriation, so it must be racist.

[@casteelsimp3539]

The Asian man's hair is another level. He be an anime boy irl

[@louispride7695]

Donkoi Hoseok ramneek or the other guy

[@Mango_41]

@@louispride7695 Dan (other guy)

[@royyaghi5572]

Louis come on I’m sure you have the ability to use common sense..

[@0MGitsRayRay]

hmm.

[@grete6533]

Hmm

[@Jim-Stick]

This was an excellent discussion. Found myself agreeing but then disagreeing with the same people. The differiences between us is what makes us better. The idea that someone disagrees with us shouldn't be a complete shut down. We should create a converstion with them. Listen to what they say and take it into account. It can feel hard when they won't listen to us. Let's listen to them... We often retreat into our own 'echo chambers'. We hear the information we want to hear over and over again. Maybe open that door a bit....

[@jo_asiago8539]

bloody hell what a great episode! I really appreciate all these arguments!

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

I was so confused. I didn't know who was pro or anti. Maybe cause everyone was so civil.

[@victoriaandrade9657]

Mr Sosha Da baad Man I think they were so civil because they understand that opinions are nuanced and no one is truly 100% pro or anti anything. If you get that you’re not going to 100% agree with specific ideas within a movement it makes you more tolerant to the other side

[@onemillionpercent]

right, they all seemed to agree with parts of eachother's arguments

[@JacquelynKay]

💯

[@Bradley_Lute]

When they talk, their affiliation pops up under their name. But that's the important thing, conversation should ideally be civil like this all the time. We shouldn't get mad when others hold an opinion we don't like. We should drill down to find out more nuance, assert that we think about it and our belief and then let them decide what they think. It's as simple as that. People, especially liberals, are becoming increasingly intolerant to others opinions. There is some good reason for this and a lot of bad. Intolerance to opinions seems mostly to be a discomfort with our own ideology. A lack of willingness to engage can be a sign of bad character. Like you don't have your facts straight.

[@user-eh1gc7xo7q]

brad Lute if only everyone else thought like you

[@ogechikaesedebe4086]

I love how they’re able to articulate themselves .

[@Tima-oz5te]

Fr if the flat earthers in that other episode had been able to communicate their ideas this well just to some degree I probably would've been able to take them more seriously

[@lucariojet]

Yknow - Despite how the conversation goes and how you feel about the whole thing... That moment at the end where everyone came together to hug and respect each other gave me chills. (Good chills)

[@MotoWithJaden]

i love this series so much. i learn something new every time i watch one of these videos

[@jamesongaertner9416]

“Seems like you’re more preoccupied with being angry than finding a solution.” That so perfectly sums up our culture.

[@lucasbrunoz]

But can you blame people for being angry?

[@snowrewhite]

Yes but then again what if being angry is a part of the process of getting a solution

[@GM-ev5gh]

No one can blame people for being angry, but focusing on how angry you are instead of thinking of a solution. Everyone can be blinded by rage and cry all they want, but who's gonna take the bull by the horn and help solve the problem?

[@HouseMDaddict]

@@lucasbrunoz no you can't blame people for being angry but just being angry doesn't solve anything and depending on how people use their anger, it can almost destroy their argument. I go to faculty meetings where people just complain and are angry about situations occurring in schools for the entire hour and nothing is resolved. It's great that people vent but you need to vent and then start working toward a solution. Just angry and venting with no ways to make the situations better doesn't help anybody.

[@gianniclaud]

Yeah, but guess what? That anger is valid.

[@saxyman1365]

"You're more occupied about being angry, than finding a solution" *Truer words have never been said*

[@Cybernaut551]

Unite for the UNSC, hoorah!

[@dereklong7757]

the thing is why is it that us black people have to be bad because we are angry... if yuh go to a restaurant and they spit on your food aren’t yuh going to be angry.... hell yes... we have gave the entire world solutions like lets be equal.... and how about looking at us as human and not animals.... it gets old that people tell us there’s no privilege and all kinds of excuses to move away from the fact that we are treated wrong.... We will continue to peacefully to find a solution ... but why is it that its so hard to just say yuh are just as important as the next.... instead our govern on both sides have created so many legislative road block for black people.... if yuh deny it then yuh are sitting among the privilege of not having to look from our level where we look from the dirt and mud and everyone else from their recliner watching tv....

[@captainred3781]

@derek long if people are spitting in your food you can sue them

[@dereklong7757]

@@captainred3781 yuh took the wrong thing out of wat i said ....it was an example.... and the fact that it stood out the most over everything else....

[@john-doemcalias4759]

@@dereklong7757 so you are angry? You feel resentment? So you go out and "be bad" right? Whats next? Cuz so far you've managed to equate a cultural revolution to a dennis the menace comic. If you dont know what the next step is, you probably shouldnt be involved. We get it: BLM activists are mad. Now stop breaking things and PLEASE go do something productive for our communities. And for yourselves.

[@nachoursdez5874]

I love when everyone feels confident enough to express their views, especially in a way that's respectful and mindful of other opinions. Don't see enough of this on Middle Ground.

[@characters.inc_1233]

I want so many more like this. So educational and entertaining

[@AB-sr4xd]

"Do All Stay-at-home Parents Think The Same?" Please include women and men if you do this.

[@Iloverandomness100]

“You’re more preoccupied with being angry than finding a solution” absolutely

[@momox8133]

It’s very sad that that’s the line that stood out the most to you.

[@Iloverandomness100]

Momo X there’s a lot that stood out but that quote is very real. People are so quit to yell and fight and being right than finding a solution to fix the issue in the first place. I don’t understand how you’re bent about it. And you are bent, don’t say you aren’t, or you wouldn’t have said anything

[@momox8133]

Kelsey Goebel No one dealing with real problems would rather argue than find a solution.

[@Iloverandomness100]

Momo X you’d be surprised what angry people do. If you think that then step outside for a second in a different city or town or state that isn’t typically “calm” for you.

[@momox8133]

red x17 or people not being racist and supporting racists

[@Swiggsies]

Great group of people and great conversations. Really liked this video.

[@anthonymbui7860]

To the creators or sound tech crew, could you please make the questions/prompts more audible? I struggle to hear them each time I watch your stuff. Great content! Very informative !!

[@elijahgavin6706]

“Do all Schizophrenic individuals think alike?” Would be an enriching episode.

[@bookfan22]

Or "do all those with a mental health diagnosis think the same?"

[@elijahgavin6706]

Nina Cass except that would be a little less interesting, because mental health diagnoses range from mild anxiety to severe multiple concurrent diagnoses of things like DID or bipolar disorder. I think it’s more interesting to here from people with one particular condition. Although some of them would inevitably have additional diagnoses, because schizophrenia tends to coexist with depression, anxiety, and many times personality disorders.

[@bookfan22]

@@elijahgavin6706 I actually didn't think if it that way. I guess they could do two segments - One on schizophrenia and another on mental health/diagnoses. Thank you for your insight. You have a great night.

[@elijahgavin6706]

Nina Cass absolutely! Thanks for commenting.

[@loganlin6109]

LOL Sign me up i'd be in that video

[@gnavor7758]

Ramneek and Jesse seem like they accidentally went to the wrong side

[@GaaraBabe1]

That's what I thought.

[@matttheew]

Yes, when Ramneek brought up MLK I was thinking, MLK would never stand for identity politics. The content of one's character is what decides if one is a fit candidate, not the color of their skin.

[@ooo8421]

thats what made it a lil confusing for me

[@jasonl9392]

@@matttheew That's not true at all. By definition MLK did identity politics.

[@kevingrant5418]

The way that guy phrased it is that MLK's identity politics was drawing a big circle of identity and putting everyone in it. The human identity politic

[@rosyletters1687]

I would have liked to hear more of Natalie's perspective on things.

[@marcuscurry8600]

This is the real “View” . Keep it coming Jubilee. Been binge watching all day. 👍🏾

[@dyslexicdarling898]

*Chill parents vs strict parents* I really want to know where this discussion would go ^_^

[@lisdmon6538]

Maddy Is sad yes!!!!! please

[@eliasrayz1412]

im for it

[@superbryan0059]

My parents are in between both

[@NS-ct3qq]

this !!!

[@ThoughtProvokingVlogs]

Yes please

[@tsndrene4rl]

Damani: What I've seen overwhelmingly is a lack of willingness to accept what other people think Erin: that's not vegan Shelley: that's a fallacy

[@ayyylmao101]

A NEW MEME IS BORN

[@ouiame2938]

Ayyy lmao Shelley entered the chat

[@kyla6123]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣IM SCREAMINGG

[@S_u_n_Flower_]

It's true though, between political wise one side (not blaming necessarily but I've seen mostly leftists do this) do not accept what others think. I don't know why we let our differences hold us back and divide us when we could all learn from each other.

[@kaitlynzuniga]

which one is shelley from?

[@chirimoyatriste6395]

I wish everyone had the opportunity to have this kind of conversations, because at the end, is the exposure to other points of view and civil discussion which creates a better society for everyone. For example, I'm an openly bisexual woman and in highschool I became friends with an evangelical girl that moved to the city from a rural area. She told me that she was very much against homosexuality but then changed her mind since she befriended me and saw that I was a person just like her. Meeting people with different experiences and ideology (even if it's opposite to yours) and having a conversation is what helps us understand the world better and actually generate change in society, instead of demonizing people on the opposite side of your ideology spectrum and refusing to see their point of view or how they got to think that way.

[@katik2558]

What a beautiful conversation. They're all so intelligent, respectful and open minded

[@rebeccaw.g649]

"I feel the word of 2019 is privilege" You haven't lived through 2020 yet!

[@rebeccaw.g649]

@@aproe610 less than 15 days to go 😐😐😑

[@axqa1395]

@@rebeccaw.g649 any one who lives America is privileged

[@rebeccaw.g649]

@@axqa1395 many Americans, yes, but you feel it even more in 2020

[@faridkawasmi6127]

@@axqa1395 well depending on where u live rn

[@laiainautumn-1252]

😂😂 It’s almost over though! Merry Christmas btwww (If you celebrate)

[@andrewquesada4883]

This was ACTUALLY a good conversation. Everyone seemed fairly open and willing to discuss the topic and hear the other side.

[@zero2105]

Mono_o I’m asking myself why you had to give him attention, lmao

[@PeterGriffin11]

I love videos where the people involved have varied opinions this was a great video. Personally I do think America focuses too much on race and gender some people think you can't listen or partake in certain types of music unless you look a certain way or else you're "stealing the culture" or "trying to be something you're not", you can't wear certain hair styles or clothing or else your appropriating culture not to mention the double standard like when it comes to certain things like abuse or sexual assault or being shirtless in public. It's gotten to the point where some people think using certain emojis or simply getting a suntan is racist or trying to boycott certain toys because their not gender neutral.

[@friedlemon5172]

This was a very good video. They were all very understanding and reasonable, not too mention eloquent. Keep up the good work ^^

[@clairek8651]

Dan’s hair looks like a flower that only blooms once a year at night.

[@onepiecemeatridingassociat3917]

The leaf village lotus blooms twice😂

[@tiffmoore8831]

lololol

[@clairek8651]

angelcake LMAO 😂

[@pixmma9627]

This has got to be the most nuanced and diverse group of opinions I have seen on a middle ground episode. I quickly lost track of who was supporting which side of the debate because they all constantly surprised me with how they answered the questions. It was honestly quite refreshing to watch.

[@nathangaspacio6128]

I feel like its ironic considering the topic of identity politics and their opinions ae so diverse between the two groups

[@jasoncg2956]

By far one of the most productive videos to come out of this series. Props to Jubilee for actually picking out some reasonable, nuanced individuals this time.

[@MrEvldreamr]

@@nathangaspacio6128 well i believe its more like a pro- or anti- identity broken down into "strongly agree, moderately agree and somewhat agree" which is why there was so much nuance

[@avivavogelgabriel5482]

pixmma ~ I wholeheartedly agree … found sufficient complexity accompanied by smart, articulate expression, elevated this discussion quite a few notches above many of the others.

[@dylanburns8759]

seriously a great group of people

[@ellen_good3924]

Amazing episode! All the participants are so smart!