Changing Republicans: A Conversation with Colin

[@JamesMorningstarMusic]

why the fuck isn't Colin president?! :D

[@n5r15]

Soon... that is, if he and Greg can manage to beat out "The Party"

[@dballz1016]

Bobby Torres haha my Moriarty/ Miller shirt just arrived in the mail today!

[@themintcast4437]

I'm glad he isn't to be honest. His picture of the immigration "problem" is way overblown (our net illegal immigration has been 0 for the last five years until this year when it became -1), and I disagree with him on the military and certain fiscal issues

[@strangehobbit]

I completely agree with you!!! I think these are the kind of ideas that will move us forward! We have to start having these kind of discussions.

[@n00neimp0rtant]

Great way to bring the convo back down to Earth with the pizza comment

[@LukeMonahan]

Thanks for the info. I really enjoyed a deep conversation with Colin.

[@sheepishlywolf]

Thank you for saying everything I have been trying to say. THANK YOU!

[@AnthonyKelly]

Welcome back, guys. That was great.

[@MythicResonance]

Colin, this answered a lot of questions I had. Thanks, brother, this was really helpful.

[@CjSmo]

I could listen to this guy's views all day. Bravo

[@SternbeardStrats]

Why did I just get around to watching this, so many good points made.

[@xRabidxCowx]

I liked that this video was educational. Nice job guys and keep up the good work.

[@kindafunny]

THIS.

[@Cevans1992]

Miss this

[@kopfgeist]

Absolutely brilliant, very eloquent and convincing. It's really nice to hear someone talk about politics, and policy, too often the two topics don't coincide. Also, a 13 minute conversation about the Republicans without mentioning Reagan? I'd be interested to hear his thoughts.

[@JayCoghlan]

I love you Colin. I love this show. Thanks for making it guys. BEYOND!

[@MrHamoman]

I'm so on board with Colin! You the man Colin!

[@deanastley]

Another great conversation - I'm always interested in this stuff, and hearing from Colin on politics. Despite being from the UK.

[@jackhart9356]

This is awesome! Colin thank you for explaining what Republicans are to people who don't understand.

[@meltingcheese21]

This show is awesome, thanks for making it guys! BEYOND

[@TanerDurusu]

He had a podcast called "Washington's Beard" where he spoke on current election and political climate.

[@AFR0PR1NC3]

The democrats and republicans have totally switched places. How does someone with a history degree not know that?

[@Jonmad17]

+AFR0PR1NC3 Because someone with a history degree understands how simplistic that notion is. Before the Southern Switch everyone talks about, the Republican party was the party of economic liberty and business policy. The modern Republican party isn't quite that anymore, but it's far closer to that than the modern Democratic party is. People like Jon Huntsman are closer to Theodore Roosevelt than Barack Obama is.

[@nedloyyd]

I would totally love to hear more political talk from Colin. I found a lot of what he said enlightening, and it really sheds a light which I think normal people don't really see often.

[@kindafunny]

Keep watching...

[@kpdrrn32]

So insightful listening to Colin. This show is awesome :-)

[@snoogansthejew]

I listened with an open mind, and I very much identify myself as a Democrat. Colin, I respect what you said about being fiscally conservative and socially liberal. For me, the social issues are the ones that matter most, and the Republicans are on the very wrong side of the fence.

[@AndreasNolh]

You're a good man, Colin! Keep the conversations going! :)

[@kencoleman5007]

Would second hand marijuana smoke mean harming others? Since it's legalized in my state, I just try standing downwind from anyone smoking anything.

[@kencoleman5007]

I'm also proud of Wilson's leading us through WWI and freeing Greece and the Balkans from the Ottoman Turks' oppression.

[@NalyoGaming]

I absolutely love the after convos with the producers lol..

[@Noremacs1x]

Great video guys.

[@ian198802]

Colin Moriarty, your stances on life and its many issues are as incredibly good as your name itself, I salute you good sir

[@MultiMegadrive]

Beyond!

[@jsk_-of5du]

I would love Colin to do a follow-up to this considering the current state of the party. In an election where Conservatives have for the most part have given up a lot of their stances on their usual social issues or aren't talking about it, what defines a "Republican" has become even more unclear.

[@NalyoGaming]

Hey Greg my grandma who I visit regularly heard me talking about your Oreo Orations lol and went and got us some cookies for the next time we came over but she got the Dunksters Haloween look a like oreos but they just were not good enough lol.. i still ate them to make her smile, lol..BEYOND!! I love this shit you guys r doing, entertainment.

[@MrJayking14]

Collin just voiced my prior opinions, thank you!

[@MrConman28]

Another great video!

[@emurray555]

Woo, new episode!

[@manuelgui15]

Great talk it showed me a new perspective to the Republican party

[@AvatarTwasCheesy]

Colin would be a great president!

[@AustinEEEE]

Good stuff, im with Colin on most of these issues, right now with the election i say let people do what they want, we should focus on whats actually really important like our economy, I really enjoyed the video.

[@teleflopps]

Great video guys, BEYOND! I am a long time fan of you both. Colin's got this shit down. I think the Republican party would be genuinely stronger if they found someone to put out their message like he does.TBH, he speaks like Ron Paul can't

[@loweherz31]

Well said Colin. I agree with you on essentially every point. Proud to be a Republican but the party has lost its way recently. Let's hope it gets back on track. BEYOND!

[@tonylosoya8263]

I 100% agree on everything Colin said.

[@T3hD4rkKn1ght]

I agree completely.

[@Kjell14081]

As a European i would never understand why Americans would vote Republican, but listening to Colin is always nice to listen too and he also makes it sounds understandable

[@jrlangleyful]

Great video. I do agree that the social aspect of the conservatism have really hurt them as regards to politics. You got a new subscriber.

[@crackcorn0404]

Although, I don't agree with Colin on a lot of topics, I do respect his opinion. The fact that he can make a case for what he believes is right says a lot toward his character. It would be nice if there were more representatives on the right that were like him.

[@0dius]

That was a good topic. Thanks for that Colin, the well articulation and lack of crazy that I think a lot of people associate Republicans with.

[@gaara12396]

I wish this was longer! I love how well versed Colin is with politics; it makes me wish I could have a mini-Colin to just toss at the Democrats who think all Republicans are evil. Beyond!

[@NoWhereMan95]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@catbuffalo]

You rarely hear a libertarian praise teddy roosevelt, lincoln or eisenhower.

[@prestonschulz6319]

As a democrat, i agree with a lot of what you said, Colin. However, your discription at the end of what you want the republican party to be I found interesting. Those qualities are exactly what Americans should be, regardless of party affiliation.

[@Namdead]

Greg, you should dress up as Lex Luthor for Halloween tomorrow =P

[@Mr_1Ballwhale]

This was the most interesting conversation with Colin ever. I really enjoyed listening to him speak even though I am registered a democrat.

[@rettization]

Love the new video

[@mooks21143]

It is scary how much Colin and I think alike. We need more people as vocal as him in the Republican Party.

[@azaziel9287]

I definitely respect Colin's opinion, he's clearly a well informed Republican and while I disagree with the majority of his views, he's not belligerent about them and understands what he's saying and why he believes it. However, as regards to his comments at the end of the video, about the "myth that the parties switched," that's very true. The parties did switch. You can see that clear as day in the graphs that show who voted for who. Pre-Rowe vs. Wade and the other like minded Supreme Court decisions the South pretty much unanimously voted Democrat. Then, I wanna say sometime around the 80's, it flipped. The South from then on votes Republican. That alone should be enough to show that the parties flopped. But you can also see it in their policies and agendas.

[@MagtheBlack]

+Austin Lovell The Parties did not switch. The constituents switched. The Republican party is still very similar in policy to the Republican party from the 19th century, especially in terms of fiscal policy, as is the Democratic party. The Republican party was always fighting for free markets, and they still do so, and you insisting that their policies changed significantly makes me question your knowledge on the subject. The key change in policy from then to know is the rise of social conservatism. Its this kind-of half switch that Colin refers to. The parties did not change significantly, but there were certain critical moments in American history that changed priorities for certain groups of people and thus changed party alignment (the Great Depression, The Civil Rights Act for the South).

[@sanzoghun]

Colin has some amazingly good points. I still couldn't support Republicans BUT Colin has definitely given some great insight. BEYOND

[@Mr_1Ballwhale]

I love these videos

[@cameronkfraser]

You guys don't have handles on your cupboard doors. HOW DO YOU OPEN THEM!?

[@chardrive]

Good points

[@T3hD4rkKn1ght]

Not really politics, but if your interested in the learning about it's founding principles, "The 5000 Year Leap" by W. Cleon Skousen is absolutely fantastic.

[@LastMinuteStudiosXVI]

THANK YOU, COLIN! Finally someone who puts us into a correct perspective.

[@GreeHillZone]

Great video

[@TheRealKillerTomato]

Wow! It is so refreshing to know that not every person I watch on a form of media is a Liberal. Bravo gentlemen.

[@strangehobbit]

People need to hear your message of equality and freedom. Freedom isn't exclusive to any one race, sex, religion, or creed. It is a God given inalienable right to all people and should be protected at all cost and by all walks of life.

[@ScrapHavilon]

LOL Greg @ 9:13 - he's gonna be a great pervy uncle to someone one day.

[@Linklex7]

As a democrat I agree I enjoyed this video. I don't think all republicans are bad. I have good friends who are republicans and while we might get into heated conversations they are still great friends. Colin's right. Both sides need to think for themselves and try to meet in a middle ground. While I'm a democrat, there's some things I'm conservative about. It would be cool to have a conversation about politics with Colin. A real conversation, not just gang arguments.

[@EarthFlame118]

in canada we have 6 main parties

[@FranciscoFernandezJr]

"It's all perception" the southern strategy, is just perception?

[@aparkc]

hahaha that was gold greg! Colin's talking about their great past and potential future and you end it off with, "I hope they lose because I bet a pizza on it with you."

[@newenglandnerd]

A great breakdown of the problems facing the party. I do lean more toward the Democrats but I used to identify as a Republican during my teenage years. My eventual switch came in part because of gradual changes in my opinions, but most largely because I couldn't stand the emergent social conservatism espoused by Republican candidates and representatives. I may vote for a Republican in the future, but not until that facet of the party declines. Overall, a great video Colin and Greg!

[@EdenRohatensky]

As a Canadian, it's hard to understand any advantages to the two party system. That being said, as an outsider of sorts, I appreciate this explanation - it puts Republicans in a different light.

[@nathanlong5374]

This is a very good episode. Im republican and I agree with most the changes colin said they should change.

[@TwoToneSoldier]

Midwestern fiscal conservative social moderate republican here. Thank you for this!

[@Bacbi]

amen brother

[@raegorz]

Great episode. I'm independent as well and I see a lot of great ideas from Republicans as well...but I think people focus too much on the bigotry from individuals who are titled as 'representatives' of Republicans. But at the end of the day it's all personal politics...vote for who works best for YOU...BEYOND!

[@F8LFool]

I dislike A LOT of what Colin says-mostly his delivery and attitude while actually speaking-and I'm the first to put him through the wringer for how he handled the ME3 fiasco. However, there's no question that he's intelligent and is passionate about everything he discusses. I'd rather have someone that can articulate and argue their stance, regardless of how much I fervently disagree with it, than a buffoon that mindlessly rants without direction or reason. It's also funny how on so many points I couldn't possibly disagree with him more, but on others I'm totally on the same page. Like him or hate him he's an interesting and pretty complex guy. Albeit unapologetic and opinionated to a fault lol.

[@xsoban]

I'm not a conservative but I can see why a lot of conservatives would be unhappy with the way the republican party is now. I think Colin has a lot of good points.

[@tulip2111]

I like this. I subscribed. :)

[@Anman619]

I'm not surprised this is the longest video yet.

[@jmbishop511]

I'm not American and, if I were, I would most definitely be a democrat, but Goddamn do I love listening to Colin elaborate on why he holds the political views he does.

[@Spoon26]

Miller's hair is sproutin back! Give it up for Greg growing back that lucious chocolate mane back! BEYOND!!!

[@cursedace]

As a fellow Republican I agree with everything Colin has just said.

[@khailcon]

Because the Constitution invariably leads to the development of a two party system, I, a fiscal conservative, have a tough time aligning with a party at this time. Colin is spot on, all these regressive social issues should be non-issues. We shouldn't be restricting actions that don't negatively affect others.

[@LasseLund]

I consider myself to be a libertarian, and I find myself holding my nose to vote for Republicans simply because they're the more closely-aligned of two options on the ballot. Interesting to hear a more positive Republican history near the end of the video! Colin, what are your thoughts on a multi-party system similar to those in Sweden or Denmark?

[@coal3894]

Listen to his podcast Washington's Beard. It might change your mind.

[@Redchannel]

Be right back, I gotta get noodles for this.

[@BuhGawsh]

Anyone else think that "Like, who the fuck cares?" seems to be one of Colin's favorite lines?

[@chivas1415]

I was surprised too when I found out colin was a republican, It felt disappointing, because like he mentions there's some sort of prejudice when someone reveals themselves as republicans, but just hear him talking and expressing why he is proud of his party and how somewhat disagrees with the social side stand of the party...it's just unbelievable. Cheers for that mentality and for being proud of who he is!

[@MrEricReis]

Colin needs to have his own KZbin show discussing current events and politics...call it "Sort it out"..... do it Colin!

[@Jushin15]

When is the next washington's beard podcast

[@david_ngo]

Loves and review video games + has a libertarian/republican political stance + has many platforms to express his views = COLIN IS AWESOME.

[@khailcon]

Respecting a different point of view is the most rational and educated way to engage in discourse with it. I respect that some people believe that marriage is a union between a man and a woman. That view has been culturally constructed over a long period of time. Even though I respect this position, I disagree. I believe that the time has come to extend our definition of marriage.

[@AlecWalworth]

I grew up in the rural Midwest and I grew up with a staunch religious surrounding. I'm starting to get outside of the staunch unfounded idealism of the church. Be who you wanna be but to a point. I know it's a mute point but I still just can't back someone who supports abortion. It's an "embryo", what else is it going to be? a cat? a dog? No. That embryo is %100 going to be a human child and they have no opportunity to live. Love the show guys, keep it up, BEYOND!!

[@Lukeee182]

I am in the same exact frame of mind as Colin. I am a fiscal Republican, but I believe that the social issues should be cast out of the Republican party, as well as politics in general. Who is Congress or Senate or the President or anyone to prevent someone from doing what they want? But government spending is absurd and a fiscal Republican in office would be very good for the state of the Union

[@TheSaucyButler]

I agree with Colin on absolutely everything he said

[@FranciscoFernandezJr]

"It's all perception" ...that all of Colin's examples happened over 60 years ago, or in line with Kennedy publicly supporting a civil rights like law, and Lyndon Johnson signing (knowing it would cost them the south completely) that bill into law. And thus finishing the switching of the parties (which had already begun under Woodrow Wilson)

[@dangvozden]

Colin, as a liberal I'm dying for a stronger Republican party. A strong Republican party will lead to a stronger opposition. However, the problem is that you now have a party that is both socially conservative and not fiscally conservative.

[@treyhardy92]

My problem with the fiscal policies of the Republican Party is that they want to cut so much money out of Medicare/Medicaid and cut out funding for food stamps and anything else they can find, but for some reason we can never consider cutting spending in the military. I'm not saying we need to decimate our military, I mean, we're spending nearly 700 Billion dollars on the Military every YEAR. How is that never on the table of things we could save some money on?

[@pcable131]

Colin: "Prostitution should be legal." Greg: "Yeahhhhhhh =) (Creepy face)" Love this series!

[@OmegaLittleBob]

Go Colin!!!

[@joshualuigi220]

Whatever your choice, take Colin's advice. He knows his history and I think he speaks for everyone in the Republican party who aren't old fogies when it comes to social issues. (btw, super sorry about insulting Goldfarb on the mustard one, that was way out of line for me I think I was just in a bad mood.)