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[@StarShadowPrimal]

I used to work with a rather extreme white leftist who really liked to argue politics even if you asked him to let you get back to work. One time, the conversation was about education gaps, and I had pretty easily defended a few different conservative positions, and he just kept getting more frustrated and angry (his wife made a lot of money going into low income schools and telling them how to do their jobs). Finally, he got too angry to continue and yelled, "You don't get it! THEY can't learn like we can!" He didnt realize what he was saying until it was already out, but he was too embarrassed of his own admission of actual racism to even have full conversations with me again.

[@smexijebus]

This is the underlying mentality of quite a lot of these individuals. Their white guilt is just the other side of white supremacy. They think others are lesser than them, and so it's their duty to save them. You'll never see more racism than when people like that meet minority conservatives.

[@JimiGosu]

That's the problem with democrat policies. They're created under the assumption that minorities are inherently too dumb or too poor to do the same things as white people, though democrats often word it so carefully that it doesn't appear to say that. For example, popular arguments among democrats against voter ID laws have been that black people can't afford to get an ID, are too poor to take the bus or own a car to get to the DMV/Secretary of State, and/or too dumb to fill out the forms for an ID. Which for a political party that claims to oppose racism, sounds VERY RACIST (because it is.) But I guarantee you there isn't a single black adult that even leaves their home without a state ID or driver's license. So the democrat's position falls apart very quickly when you use your brain.

[@stephj9378]

Well done. You EXPOSED the basic thinking.. This is why I am so impressed by this young man. He warms this retired science teacher's heart. Glad I stumbled on his channel.

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

Lol my favorite is we can't have honest elections because black people can't figure out how to get IDs lol smh it's crazy they say that without any hesitation or thought smh.

[@psychicspy]

Studies have been conducted that prove there are differences in comprehension abilities. Those less able to comprehend tend to earn less and to live in impoverished areas, where they have children who on average have lower rates of comprehension which leads them to earn less and to live in the same impoverished areas with their parents where they meet comprehension challenged people and have children with them which further pushes down comprehension. Those who do have high comprehension manage to move out of impoverished areas, which also exacerbates the situation for those left behind. This cycle tends to create high poverty, low comprehension populations. What can be done about this?

[@thefamilyjewels1130]

It is so great to see you, as a college student, using your critical thinking skills instead of blindly following the liberal agenda. That doesn't require thinking at all. You are an intelligent young man, who I think, will become very successful in your life.

[@kittyisme5297]

You shouldn't follow anything blindly......liberal or not. Both sides have blind followers.

[@zephsmith3499]

@@kittyisme5297 I very much agree about both sides. However, today, I doubt we will find a very high percentage of schools whcih are teaching kids to unthinkingly follow conservative philosophies.

[@lastfm4477]

@@zephsmith3499 Don't you mean ultra liberal?

[@zephsmith3499]

@@lastfm4477 No, I believe there ARE a substantial number of schools which are teaching kids neo-progressive political positions (altho I find many of those to be illiberal and seeking to replace liberalism with a more radical approach). But the way I phrased it ("not many teaching conservatism") might have been confusing.

[@gusparedez5532]

​@@zephsmith3499Your right. Because teaching hate is prohibited so no, schools don't teach conservatism

[@greatscott3470]

The question you have to ask yourself is; "If I assume that bad things happen to me because of the color of my skin, does thinking like that help me?" Assuming racism, whether it's there or not, only makes people bitter and resentful. And eventually, people who think that way wonder why they're bothering at all. "Systemic racism won't let me get ahead, so maybe I should stop trying so hard."

[@lisat9707]

Lost a friend to this Assumption.

[@shrexy3438]

I’m white and grew up very poor, on welfare, weekly food bank trips, etc. And I really appreciate you reviewing something like this, and having honest discourse with it. I was always taught to never judge anyone based on the color of their skin, how much money they make, etc. And even though I’m white, I grew up seeing kids of other races who had way better families, more money, more of everything I barely had. It’s made me pretty sad these past few years to see such a huge divide among people because of race, when I’ve definitely seen black people, Asian people, etc having so many opportunities that I never had because I was poor. Regardless, I’m so grateful for the opportunities I have had and I do think racism is real, obviously lol. But I’ve had a hard time reconciling to myself that there’s just this 100% true form of institutional racism, implicit bias, etc. when I haven’t seen that to be entirely true. I’m sure there are things I don’t understand because I’m white, but I have been in poverty and let me tell you it does not discriminate. I also hate to see so much emphasis on race when it can have negative effects like undermining the intelligence of someone just because they’re black. It’s kinda bass ackwards that someone doesn’t have to use their intellect but instead gets selected because of their race, to do something when they very well could score so high based on intellect alone. Anyways just my two cents, thank you for your review! I like Ben and don’t always agree with him, but I respect the hell out of him for his debate skills and conviction for what he believes in. Peace and love, God bless!

[@CorsetGrace]

I grew up poor too. I'm so glad I have all this White Privilege while I was paying with my EBT card.

[@ratsofatso5525]

Things you don't understand because you are White? That's RACIST!

[@aslek1yels]

Agree. Income has a lot to do with privilege, especially when it comes to children. No one in my family has been to college, I hope my son will get a degree and be the first!

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

Racism barely exists in the US. You have to look for it, that's why those who profit from racism have been labelling EVERY DAMN THING as racist over the past decade

[@Cafeallday222]

⁠@@aslek1yelsmy grandma was illiterate, most of my aunts and uncles have high school or didn’t even finish that. My parents didn’t finish. However, my cousins and I all have university degrees on my mums side ☺️ I suggest a course with a good, solid job at the end. Some degrees are fluffy or you have to be self employed and that’s a lot harder when you have less support financially.

[@shadowcloud1994]

15:05 As someone from Germany I can confirm it's about class, not race. We had the same experiment. If your name is Kevin you are far less likely to be accepted at job interviews or other ventures than people with names that you would associate with high income parents. For the record "Kevin" is considered the classical low income name in Germany.

[@danielasalazar5289]

In Mexico you can tell it is predominantly classism too. There’s still a lot of racism, but things like your name, the school you come from, the car you drive or if you don’t have one, etc. are really pointed out or acknowledged by wealthy people at schools and work. Here american names like Britanny or Kevin are considered as “lower class names” and spanish names (from Spain) like Javier or María José are more predominant among rich people, so if you have some of the names of people that come from lower incomes or you didn’t go to a certain school or know certain people you are looked down on by higher income people

[@lilpotato20]

That's unexpected.

[@coraliemoller3896]

As for getting home loans in high risk areas, don’t insurance companies charge higher premiums for cars parked in front of homes in high risk areas, compared to those parked in a garage, carport or driveway in a safer area? This is because actuarial statistics review actual data for damage claims or stolen car write-offs to assess the risk that the insurance company will have to pay out a claim for damage or for a wreck so they set the insurance premium based on factual data. So do banks. If a person whose address is in a high risk area applied to the bank for a loan on a home in a different area, they may be approved because the bank actuarial data rates the new area as safer.

[@farrahadams3063]

Lol my cousins name is Kevin, he's blue collar but definitely not poor.😊

[@WinningTheRace09]

Class was created by race in America.

[@jeremiahmauricio5377]

I am racially and ethnically mixed, my Afro-Hispanic father came from a fairly poor family, and my white mother also came from a poor family. My parents were middle-class factory workers, and they couldn't afford for me to go to college even though I had good grades, lots of extracurriculars, and crushed standardized tests. I joined the military and paid my own way through college after the military and I am wealthier than my parents.

[@luv-ow9jv]

Do you think you would have paid your way through college if you had not gone into the military?

[@AnastaAnam28]

So white I glow in the dark. I'm a welfare baby and my parents are recovered herroin addicts. I had a baby at 16 and was kicked out on the street 2 months later. Where I lived till 19. At 18 when I was legally allowed to work more, I pulled myself out of that situation and even get a management position within a year. This was all before 9-11. Met my husband while he was on delayed entry, married him about a year after boot and 6 months before he deployed the 1st time. It's been 20 years now. I still don't have a GED, and I can't even work now (severe autoimmune disease). But on just his income we were able to move from one an area with one of the worst schools in the city, to a better one, then to a small town outside the city with one of the best schools in the state. On his disability pay. That's it. It's a mind set. We both had nothing when we eloped. But I never had anything and have always had the mindset to work for what you need and improve from there. Not waste money on expensive things with no value. Our sons education is valuable enough to us to reduce our standards in other places and to plan expenses well ahead of time, in order to prioritize that. I had that from my childhood. My husband got that from being married on an E2 pay 😅

[@moultondg]

@@luv-ow9jv Most likely not...many of us have found ourselves in a state of struggle with student loans. However, through serving his time defending your freedom, he's earned (not the right, but at least the funding to attempt) a higher education that will hopefully be used to propel his family into a better state for their future. This is coming from a student, then US Marine. I still have my prior service debts to pay, along with the education I have earned which I use for the betterment of my family. C'est La Vie.

[@HIMMLE]

Good for you brother!!! 😊

[@elizabethturner3943]

Thank you for your service young man. God Bless you and your family 💜💜🙏🏼✝️

[@treesaretasty]

Thomas sowell does a fantastic job of explaining why affirmative action actually sets people up for a failure cycle that no one deserves. Thank you so much for your video ❤

[@Charlie_Alpha_Echo]

Thomas Sowell is an absolute National Treasure and should be taught in schools everywhere!

[@treesaretasty]

@@Charlie_Alpha_Echo facts 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@smexijebus]

I'm currently in the middle of reading through his book "Affirmative Action Around the World" and it is so well-thought out and deeply researched that it's astonishing it isn't taught in schools. Affirmative Action policies always, without fail, lead to a rise in racial tensions and ethnic discord, while simultaneously providing no measurable benefit to those it purports to help. In fact, it harms them as much as it does everyone else, as affirmative action directly leads to higher rates of failure and lower rates of graduation or promotion. In short, Affirmative Action creates a zero-sum game where tribal groups compete for access to government benefits and seek more and more authoritarian power to solidify their group's hold over the others.

[@waltherforstmann3659]

The best thing is that he is African American. White people have been telling black people these same facts, for years and years, but weren't believed. I know this from attending a 92% black high school in St. Louis for 3 years. They are now, actually listening to and believe these facts, bc he's black and has academic credentials. He's helping everyone, by explaining to the black community, that white people were slaves too, and were enslaved in MUCH higher numbers, than black people, and for hundreds, if not thousands of years longer. But more importantly, by explaining that slavery wasn't race based; it was power based.

[@eeik5150]

Thomas Sowell is just fantastic. Consume all his content. He’s a former socialist turned based. His video on equity v equality (someone animated it) is top notch.

[@waheisel]

"If something is not quantifiable, it is hard to solve on a systemic level" Very well thought out and stated Jojo.

[@azjaguar5892]

I was in school when the STEM program came out. To get into it, you had to be interested in one of the four studies and simply ask to join. That was it. I agreed as soon as I heard of it. It help me greatly in both science and math. Fellow classmates who were struggling in math complained I was better. I told them to join STEM to get the help they need. They said no because it would interfere with their hangout time. At that point it was simply down to they prioritized their fun time over getting better at Math.

[@lastfm4477]

I.e., Life Choices. Getting ahead takes work, it doesn't come for free.

[@Emmyxf]

I would have been first in line to all for that opportunity... I had plenty of after school options for the arts, and I took them, but I STRUGGLED with math, and I've more recently learned that it's because of my ADHD brain that no one knew about back then. Maybe I'd be better off these days had I the STEM opportunities, but at least I'm happy with where I'm at, and I know I can't change my past. My partner and I are aiming to go back to college in 5 years, because he loves math but doesn't remember most of the formula names, and I'd like to at least finish my AA...which is currently being held up one math course 😅

[@Dgafsranger]

I was in school when it was first introduced and at least in my school district you had to be a 3.8 or higher and a few other qualifications you couldn't simply ask sadly because I know a bunch of kids who would have joined and it would have made life easier a couple of the ones I'm thinking about went on to those fields later on

[@rodlaws9653]

As an educator, I agree with this comment!

[@rodlaws9653]

Data over feelings

[@petethedete]

Engineer here. Make sure you work hard! It’s not easy. Make sure you put your studies ahead of doing these videos. Not saying you can’t do both, but don’t lose focus!

[@travis1281]

town drunk here,, this guy has good point, stay focused!

[@CROSSMYHEARTREFUSETOLIE]

This comment right here is literally the best one. KZbinrs are cancelled left and right. Audience comes and goes. But your diploma and your knowledge is always with you to surf through life.

[@terrywarner1390]

Something tells me this young man is going to do great things, he seems to have leadership qualities and very level headed

[@Alaskan.American]

I stumbled across this video by accident and glad I did. What I see is a young man willing to listen, learn & respectfully debate on things he may disagree with. I needed to see this hope for our future generations!! We dont solve our country's problems by staying in our echo chambers but by listening to all sides! Good job young man, I think you are on a road to success in your life in many ways. 😊😊

[@user-cx3jn7cq8e]

Well if you use affirmative action to your good it works. Why wouldn't it be a benefit.

[@jpeterson6673]

Not sure what the original comment had to do with affirmative action, but anyway... I agree with the original comment 100%. I came across it by accident as well and was just as impressed with this young man's open mind and willingness to listen. Too many are not and just get angry if their views are challenged.

[@JasonlaroseLaRose]

All of this is on Google. Ya just hafta look.

[@maddhatter3564]

I've seen a few of his vids . young people like this do help me have some hope for the future.

[@LayDeeTee1]

@@user-cx3jn7cq8e Because...if our goal is to "judge people by the content of their character, not the color of their skin"...then reverse discrimination is just as wrong. We can't have it both ways.

[@DustinBarlow8P]

I am a son of a millionaire. I grew up in a very nice 9 bedroom house, had summers on a 6 figure boat, drove a BMW as my first car. The day I turned 18 I woke up to a packed suitcase at the door and my father saying "time to go son". He put $1000 in an account for me and told me good luck. Thankfully I did well in school and got some scholarships. Anyway my mother died from cancer in 2014, my father died in 2016 from a heart attack, when I was 27 years old. He was worth 77 million when he died. The millions immediately went to charity according to his will. My sister and I got a trust fund with 100K each in it. We couldn't access that money until we had held down a single job for 5 years. I am now 39 and still haven't accessed the money. On my 4th year at my job. Kind of a long winded response to millionaires inheriting but I can respect my father's decision. Had he just gave me 30 million I would probably be dead, or just a massive douche.

[@scottbresnahan8288]

You're dad was a scumbag. But you probably went to the best schools

[@richarddrapeau7599]

Good luck. I think there can be a middle ground, but I'm glad you understand the logic of his chioces.

[@MrZebanHai]

Not to discount your story but if your dad died in 2016 when you were 27, how are you currently 39 and it isn't 2028 yet...?

[@kristkreep6668]

Wow, it is big of you to not have anger towards him but your dad must have known that you making it on your own would build character and you would have a lot more respect for a the hard work. Keep at it. I would be angry but I would also be happy my dad had faith in me that I would be okay.

[@betornween]

Did he let you keep the BMW?

[@Blend-24]

As an old man, I can say that when I grew up in America, a lawyer might live in the same neighborhood as a plumber or a doctor. I began my career in a steel mill, working along side black Americans, latinos and whites and there were other races in the mix too. Throughout my career I mostly worked physical labor and was able to buy a house in a nice community and raise a family. Today, as seen on the streets of many cities, housing has skyrocketed in price and now the very same 3 bdrm, 2 bath, double car garaged house that I paid 17K for goes for several million dollars and people can no longer afford housing.

[@Lu-dz4oc]

I live in California. Environmental regulations passed by Democrats here have made housing unaffordable for many.

[@robinmcinarnay7827]

I was shocked to learn that you can’t even buy a double wide for under $200k!?! That’s not even including the land costs. Now we got all the ppl moving here to FL from Cali, NY, etc trying to escape our [the US] highest costs of living while massively driving up our housing costs.

[@johnharmon3972]

I agree, as we move away from the 1950s, post WW2, every generation has to work harder for the same or less. In the 60s it was uncommon for the wife to work outside the home. Now it is uncommon for the wife not to work outside the home. But also starter homes are bigger or non existent. The young today are not interested in a 2 bed 1 bath home.

[@zephsmith3499]

@@johnharmon3972 You are right. There is a real problem with affordability, but there is also a problem with unrealistic expectations and sometimes with budgeting. When a one earner family making $40,000 becomes a two earner family making $75,000, their expenditures go up as well, until they are still living paycheck to paycheck.

[@lazydaisy2292]

That's the real problem. It's unsustainable. You can't just sell to the rich market but we have people who are low income working against their own interest. To fight for higher minimum wage is ridiculous. Everything else is going up twice as much as the minimum wage yet they still think this is a good idea. Raising minimum wage to ridiculous proportions and over regulating absolutely everything is what got us into this mess yet they keep fighting for both.

[@dargoz8]

I love it when people are willing to see what the other side has to side and use critical thinking.

[@ericaherrera3513]

Mad respect for you. This is what being a grown man with common sense is about. Facts over feelings. To want to learn about facts as opposed to blindly believing rhetoric. Something many younger people these days are not doing. Really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@pankakesnotstellar]

That's a woman.

[@Comewithevidence]

"facts over feeling 🤓" Yea, because Cherry picking Statistics to paint a narrative about a certain type of people. Especially when we know our fans won't do personal research on the topic is "facts" 🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ebenclukey7293]

A Single parent household is not nit picking. It's devastating in every measurable statistic for the children involved. Keep digging JoJo. You'll end up not at my truth, or Ben's truth or your truth. You'll arrive at the truth.

[@jokulsnow9903]

Truth is about facts. You're talking about opinions and beliefs. It's an important distinction.

[@CL-rm2iu]

I think JoJo was criticizing the video creators (not Ben) for 'cherry' picking but said 'nit' picking.

[@juliodyarzagaray]

He'll also discover that the very concept of objective truth is itself under attack by the far left.

[@DangerRussDayZ6533]

You misunderstood what he said. He said the person who made the video is nit picking to try and push a narrative, and that he wasn't including other external factors, like single parent households.

[@ebenclukey7293]

I stated the undeniable facts. Congrats on you journey to be a victim. @@jokulsnow9903

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

You have an awesome and intelligent dad, and it shows in YOU! Great job!

[@loriejones7553]

If you were raised by parents and community members who have been taught to blame all your personal difficulties on racism, you will be conditioned to believe that as well. It's much easier to control people who think that they can do no better. Take away hope, take control

[@MrScans1]

That's pretty much what Systemic Racism is. The attempt to marginalize a demographic. Example Jim Crow, red lining etc. It's not that every White person agrees with those methods, but they did shape this country community infrastructure and economics.😒

[@ihavetubes]

​@whatcolorareyour6championshipsit's not that you live that life, it's that you're programmed into that life by the society you're born into.

[@WBCHelpSaint]

Have seen a couple of your videos now, and it is very refreshing to see a young man who is willing to expand his knowledge. It is awesome that you are studying to be an engineer.

[@tylerjohnston9189]

You’re a smart young man (saying that as I’m only 23) But it’s awesome to see people my age engaging in critical thinking and research rather than just accepting status quo

[@Gracie-SavedByGrace]

Jojo, you give me hope for the future of this country. You made some really good points. Your willingness to question the narrative, whether it's coming from the right or left is refreshing!

[@annepinkerton6280]

Ben is a very smart man! I'm glad you're willing to be open minded and learn .... something we ALL need to do!!!!!!!

[@DarkAngel-ki3co]

My final paper in college was on the education system in America and how broken it is. The US pours more money into the schools now than they did 50 years ago and the high schools scores were lower than ever. Where does the money go? While some of it does actually go toward extracurriculars and other school improvements, the vast majority of it goes toward teacher wages. Teachers are NOT under paid. Most teachers make more in a year than the median pay of the US, plus they get 4-5 months off during the year! As a teacher, it is very hard to get fired for being bad at your job. There is a system called the lemon dance, where bad teachers get re-assigned to new districts. Teachers have to be exceedingly terrible to be fired. Even you try to get them fired, the teacher union will fight back and they have very very deep corrupt pockets and large amount of sway over the public education system.

[@Emmyxf]

So you can grasp this pay of teachers a bit better: Teachers are only paid for 10 months of the year. They can opt to have their pay spread out so that they have checks appear in their accounts during the summer, but the annual salary is still the same. Either you know your spending limits during this 10 months and save for summer when you're not paid, or have lower checks each month so that you can have 12 checks and not think about it.

[@maureenherrera483]

As far as firing teachers goes, I'm not sure what state you are from, but here in Texas we have a system where you have teacher evaluations and it's a kind of "3 strikes you are out" system. You are put on a "growth plan" and if your next evaluation you are still not showing improvement with the help of a mentor teacher, then you basically are "out", there is no reassigning.

[@theirishsaint4324]

I feel like more eyeballs need to be on school boards financial accounts.

[@TheBurke48186]

I wish I could have had a friend like you growing up, you are truly ahead of the game, keep up the good work

[@tribalismsucks7784]

You are the exact proof that the world is working. You alluded to the real problem. People don't go into your field of study. Why? It's difficult. Young people want to "get paid". I am very white. I got out of HS in the 80's at the age of 16. Before I got out, I spoke to my counselor. He told me my only options for college were for me to pay for it, so I left. I went in the Army. I got out, worked really hard to get into an occupation, and clawed my way up. You are getting a college education. Cherish it and don't give up on it.

[@darcichambers6184]

My parents made it very clear to my sister and I that we wouldn't have an inheritance. They wanted to have a nice retirement instead. Considering for a good portion ofmy mother's childhood her family didn't have indoor plumbing ( 1950s-1960s) and they are now upper-middle class. I don't see why I should be entitled to something my parents worked so hard for, but maybe that's my genX talking.

[@felderup]

good parents want their children to have a better life than they did.

[@TheWhipsnap]

@@felderup that’s the attitude that created the generation of mouth breathers we have today. Parents should want their children to have useful skills to participate in the current society of the day regardless of whether “they have it better than their parents”

[@felderup]

@@TheWhipsnap so, you're saying that children should be thrown out into the woods and if they don't survive, well, plenty more where they came from?

[@TheWhipsnap]

@@felderup no I’m saying that parents who “want their kid to have it easier than them” have created a generation of spoiled kids who think that converting oxygen into carbon dioxide is an achievement, by proxy causing the future of society to fall into the hands of an entirely unqualified generation. I’m one of em, born in 89, took me until I was 28 to get my crap together and I’m still trying to crawl out the hole I dug myself, this is the case for most of my generation!

[@smokeythebeast8288]

No that is the morals in you shining through because you had good parents that gave a damn, and they raised a child that isn't so self-absorbed that they can recognize something like this. Congrats to your parents and good on you

[@kitkakitteh]

He’s not nitpicking to push an agenda. He’s refuting something pushing an agenda. Point by point. That’s not nitpicking. That’s spitting facts.

[@bmotion7648]

He's referring to the maker of the video(not Ben) having an agenda and a narrative but think he meant cherry-picking.

[@ramezhachicho1777]

@@bmotion7648 To be honest ben does kinda push an Agenda and is often guilty of the same things he accuses others of. I mean I'm not saying he's always wrong. But he tends to frame his arguments in such a way as to lead to conclusions that suit his worldview and avoid facing inconvenient truths. I've noticed this about him quite a few times. Don't assume anyone you watch is always right or always wrong. Because NO ONE is always right or always wrong. Think for yourself like the guy in this vod. We need more people like this guy. Who are critical, But also accepting of proven truth no matter their personal bias. THAT is the kind of mind you aught to respect.

[@kppodcast5698]

I'm with you on that. At that point in the video when the young man talked about narratives... Ben bringing up massive issues that were totally neglected in the video isn't "narrative pushing", it's noting that many factors were entirely left out. As he mentioned with things being quantifiable and his engineering studies... you want to know ALL the variables and factors before you build.

[@ramezhachicho1777]

@Guy Ledouche Yes of course black people are just dumb and they all don't know how to spend their money. I'm not saying the video is right either. But listen to what you're saying. America's black communities have massive problems. And saying that those problems boil down to black people not knowing how to spend their money is .. pretty damn racist to be honest. When you take into account the shitty education available, And the stupidly high welfare giving families no incentive to stay together. You have to ask who makes those decisions? Who made those neighbourhoods into tarpits that hold the people within them down? That's not a trouble the rest of the world has with black poeople. Only in America there is a special place for black people. In most countries they are just everywhere. The only reason it's not the same in America is because Abe Lincoln got assassinated and his legacy sabotaged before he could finish his work. Still in the present day it is more of a class issue than a race issue. Ghetto's are useful for the powers that be. And the racial tensions in the US even after the civil war have placed black people on the bottom rung. But it's not like white people as an entire fucking race are responsible for that either. But that's the accepted narrative because it takes the heat of the actual perpetrators .. the US government as a whole. There are still battles to be fought when it comes to racial equality. And just because it's become socially acceptable to blame 'white people' for everything. And that's in no way a good thing. Doesn't CHANGE that. Do you really think this resentment from black people just comes out of nowhere? That it just FELL out of the sky? That's naive in the extreme. It's true that black people's resentment has been exploited by the unscrupulous to push their own agenda's .. But that doesn't mean it never had a reason to exist. And that everything was just their fault because they are stupid and ignorant. Pandering to the black community is so effective because they are in such desperate need of help. So much so that they will vote for almost anyone that promises to make things better. That doesn't make them stupid that makes them desperate. And such desperation has repeatedly been exploited in history to bring people into positions of power. Hell .. I'd almost guess that's WHY the ghetto is kept the way it is. Because it's a huge bulk of people not educated enough to smell a subtle lie that can be counted upon to vote for anyone that promises them a better tomorrow. Hell .. No wonder the democrats love em.

[@miked1639]

Being denied a mortgage because of the color of your skin took the ability to pass that wealth to your children. If Jamal’s great grand daddy had gotten a housing loan he would of been able to leave Jamal’s father a home. Not just a funeral bill. So a 5 thousand dollar investment in 1950 today could be worth 250k-400k with divorce rates being so high now Jamal’s kids would probably get nothing. But to pretend racism hasn’t put blacks at a disadvantage financially is nonsense

[@cdmalchusable]

Every time I watch your videos, I'm impressed with how much a young man of your age concentrates, evaluates, and *then* reacts based on thoughtful deliberation instead of just emotion... ESPECIALLY when it goes against some things you may not have been taught. And now I know at least one reason why... You're an engineering major! Bravo!!!! That is one of the hardest courses to get through. Whether it's, electrical, mechanical, civil...or whatever, it takes dedication and the ability to STUDY, LEARN, AND APPLY! I'm so proud of you!

[@michellebuffone3864]

This young man is adorable! I’m so glad he is listening and thinking.

[@johnathon007]

The name thing has been true for literally all of human history (at least the parts where we had names) Giving your children names that help them in life has always been important, this is why so many people name their children after important figures like presidents or kings/queens. Human brains rely on shortcuts to navigate the world without breaking down and someones name is a very good indicator of their social standing and upbringing. A strange or foreign name means that the person likely comes from a different background than you and even if this is not necessarily a bad thing it does at the very least make interactions more difficult, so people learned to identify with names that symbolize their own group.

[@rxlxviii]

As an engineering student, you have or will learn statistics, and after you learn statistics, you realize how easy it is to manipulate numbers. So when researching, you have to understand how the data was gathered and how they were interpreted, which Ben Shapiro does.

[@kennunn3060]

When I was in school studding for chemical engineering. In one of my stats classes. The teacher said stats never lie but statistician always lie. That was 40 years ago it is just as true now. Any engineer that does not understand that is not long in his field.

[@genighmartin4999]

Very good

[@justanotherdayinthelife9841]

Which Ben does....and then manipulated it to lie to everyone about it.

[@justanotherdayinthelife9841]

Many who understand stats should also understand public policy, sociology, history, economics, and governance if they're to understand what Ben does not.

[@trinity6180]

I am suggesting a book for you: How to lie with Statistics. Bill Gates has also recommended this book. I used to do institutional research at a state university. If we got numbers we didn’t like, we changed the method slightly. Our goal was to get as much money as possible from the state legislature. You have to look at the methodology to know what the numbers mean. It starts with the selection of your data set. What will you include? Will you redefine what is included if the numbers do not fit the picture you want to paint? On the other end, how are you going to present the results? Average? Mean? Etc. When dealing with elected bodies, you can assume most will know little or nothing of this. They will skim the material you present and look at the charts and graphs. After that, they apply it to their personal biases and political ambitions, taking into consideration where and from whom they get their campaign donations. They also have to consider the goals of their party and the impressions of voters. That brings the media into the picture with major legislation that they push. They will take those studies and manipulate the meaning to suit their narrative. In today's world, you get clicks and opinions with a few facts thrown in to support a position.

[@sn6423]

The debunking about the name study gave me pause too. I agree that there's still definitely an issue there. My child has a more Americanized first name, but their middle name reflects their cultural heritage. That way they have an easier time getting hired, but have that middle name if they'd like to use it instead. But I think he's on the right track with considering it a class thing, because it's not even limited to other "outside" cultures. If a Cooter or Jimmy Bob shows up on a resume you can bet they'd fall into that same statistic.

[@ladyecks2762]

100% true about moving for schools. We pay ridiculous money on property tax - and we are not rich - simply because of the quality of the public schools. We don’t go on vacations and we are not buying the top new things because our money goes to our home & property taxes. We will be moving when all the kids are in college and we no longer have to live based off of the schools around us.

[@nickamalfitano3613]

I bet you wish your state had school choice, where the money follows the child.

[@katelady1370]

My parents come from poor beginnings. My dad joined the military and retired a colonel. We went from poor to upper middle class/rich. My dad was always gone due to work. Our family sacrificed. Thank you dad for all you did for us ☺️

[@lfcatchall]

I just wanted to make you aware of this, I am so proud of you. I am way older probably old enough for sure to be your mother potentially and somehow not sure how right now you ended up in my feed years ago I think just doing music appreciation or something along those lines. But I catch your videos every now and again and it's amazing to see how you have matured. The most amazing thing is to see how you're able to think. Critically think. Take in information and make a decision based on facts. It's amazing, you're amazing. Take care stay blessed. And stay in school.

[@smurfettescorner5312]

I can vouch for the college thing. When I have tried to go to college several times and was searching for scholarships, there were several (most tbh) that were given to students who were of any certain race. It was solely based on that and usually above a 2.0 GPA. Guess which race wasn't given scholarships solely based on race... white. I never found any scholarships I qualified for even though I had a 3.75 GPA. I ended up using student loans and paying the rest out of pocket. That was unrealistic considering I was a waitress with 2 children and a disabled husband. If there is still a such thing as systematic racism, it is against white people. I am by no means claiming to be a victim so don't get that twisted. I have taken what God has given me and doing what I can with it. Guess that's why I am a truck driver now. 😊 God bless yall ❤

[@markflores6875]

I sincerely wish you all the best. I can tell you that faith has a lot to do with success. Faith in yourself, your ability, faith in your country, faith in God. I too had the same struggles you did. I made due with what I had, and I would like to think I made out okay. May God bless you in your journey. Peace.

[@gusparedez5532]

"I am in no way claiming to be a victim" while he claimed to be a victim.

[@larkbirdieable]

​@gusparedez5532 I struggle with the whole idea of the victim mentality. Its a real thing but then there is also people who are just sharing their valid experiences and how it made them feel. I think too many people get called out for playing victim when their intent is only to share. Just a thought. ❤

[@smurfettescorner5312]

@@gusparedez5532 I'm clearly a woman

[@gusparedez5532]

@@smurfettescorner5312 That doesn't make your comment any less ignorant. You are obviously playing the victim. "Guess which race wasn't given scholarships solely based on race. White" That was your comment. Let's test your theory. How many minorities with better GPAs were passed up over white people before the law was enacted in the 60s. I'll give you a hint. It was all of them. I'm not saying you didn't work hard but let's not get it twisted. Minorities have been passed over in every aspect in life. And as far as that goes guess what group has the best cumulative GPA coming out of high school these days. It's black women, but using your logic they should have to get passed over because it's so hard being white these days. GTFOOH.

[@danieldixon3648]

You seem like a very honest and intelligent young man. Keep up the good work. I think you will go far.

[@joanna400]

The problem with affirmative action is that getting accepted and succeeding are miles apart. These are hard core difficult schools I as a white person wouldn't qualify for that academic level. I just don't have the intelligence. I think accepting me wouldn't do me any good. I wouldn't be able to do it and end up failing. Many low income minorities might have the intelligence and talent to do fine there, but they really should get in on merit and not skin color.

[@kertagin1]

although I agree with your core point I would point out success at the university level is not solely a factor of intellect. obviously there is a minimum standard but most people can meet that what does determine is work ethic, and how much work you can or will put in. the courses are hard core (as you noted) and they dump massive amounts of data and skills training on you and the less intelligent you are does effect how much you need to compensate with the amount of study and work you need put in. you can get a degree with a below average IQ but you will have to work your ass like there is no tomorrow to do it other than that slight proviso you are completely correct

[@pfcblint3171]

This is actually one of the points that Sowell makes. Affirmative Action has lead to many smart people of color going into a college or university they are not prepared for. Universities that will not cater to where you grew up or came from, but care about your performance. Sowell stated that he's seen many kids go into schools from affirmative action fail or struggle to make even passing marks where if they were in a smaller school they would likely have made the dean's list, and gotten a better education overall because while they won't cater to them, they're not expecting them to have had their entire upbringing be on how to be educated or how to study like an ivy league school.

[@joanna400]

@@kertagin1 I just know I wouldn't be able to do it, and I am not at all cut out for that, so I don't think if I got in, that it would have benefitted me.

[@kertagin1]

@@joanna400 that is more then fair I doubt I'd have been able to hack it too. so too college and trades it was for me

[@kertagin1]

@@pfcblint3171 yeah the top universities are not for everyone anymore than everyone is cut out to be a painter of neuro surgeon

[@margaritagerman]

Ben Shapiro is a smart, thoughtful, well spoken individual.

[@Turk3y89]

The best advice I can give as you're growing as a person is that no one knows what the actual correct answer is for any of these social issues. We just know what is good from our individual points of view. That's why discourse like this is important. It gives you perspective.

[@cherylblossom8687]

The whole debunking with the first name with Laquisha vs Greg is that in the 1960s through 80s blacks invented names for their children, this also happened to be in the poorest neighborhoods and therefore translated to you came from a poor neighborhood in a black community which at the time were booming with crime which is why they denied more people with these names

[@johncullen9298]

Picking your major for your college journey by popularity is ridiculous. You didn't do that. Keep up the reactions. Your content is refreshing

[@felderup]

what about choosing based on cost of the degree?

[@darthtinkerbell3736]

@@felderup People should choose their degree based on what inspires them and what they want to do for the rest of their lives. Even if it takes "you" longer to get your degree and just be a part-time student. Cost can be discouraging, but think of the reward at the end.

[@felderup]

@@darthtinkerbell3736 yah, grand when you're rich and can pay for the degree in suitcases full of cash... if someone has dismal chances of full employment in their chosen field... remember those experiments where someone applies to a job with two identical resumes, except for a different name and one gets callbacks, the other gets ignored? add to that the lack of openings because school councillors said 'do this, big demand' and the suckers did it and prospects get dim cause EVERYONE took the course. about a decade ago it was computer science, that stuff takes calculus, it ain't 'oh, i can use a computer, it'll be easy', it's hard work and they dumped the courses and took on big debts, that they gotta shill fries to pay off. if things are gonna be like that, choosing something based on cost is the best bet. after all, we were told for decades that someone with a degree earned an average of a million more in their life than someone without one, for those that get work in their field it's probably a LOT more, compensating for the archaeologists and electronics engineers who say 'want fries with that' as their career. in any case, starting cheap, so you can pay it off fast and save for what you really want to do is the best way, but telling someone to waste money on a degree they'll never get a job with is ignoring some things.

[@darthtinkerbell3736]

@@felderup Picking a degree just for how much the degree costs is really not the best idea. If you're doing that, might as well get a certification in something instead if you go the route to save up. However- there are colleges that don't take payment until after you've graduated and six months after; they help you find careers; there are also grants, scholarships, and loans. If you live o9n campus, you can work on campus to help pay for your tuition. There are ways to pay for it. Or- pick a trade (like an electrician). Look beyond school counselor's for resources, today the internet is available. You'd be surprised the scholarships you can get.

[@felderup]

@@darthtinkerbell3736 yes, in general people should choose a career path they like, but you're still ignoring the problem of cost, college and university ain't free. not everyone can just up n say 'i wanna be a surgeon' and do it. consider the lifelong slaves to student loan debt.

[@deborahruthtrotter2154]

Refreshing to see a college student using his brain to analyze stuff like this.

[@aaronreynolds1504]

I had a friend in high school who was black who also wanted to be an engineer. He was mocked and harassed by other black students for "acting white" and calling him an "uncle tom".

[@jollybean10]

my kid is biracial. I've taught my child that studies are important if you want to progress in life. He's listened and works hard on his studies. He now gets picked on and called nerd, and all other types of demeaning names because he is trying to excel at his studies....That is a societal issue, and is part of the problem with today's educational and financial gaps.

[@EmbraceTerror]

Sad.

[@chopperskier]

You said it my man! 'Engineering is not a popular major in my community.' It IS and WAS a VERY popular major in the community I come from. This says it all right there!

[@lisatoomey3868]

I’m a white woman who grew up in the 70s and 80s and dated all different races of guys. In the 80s we really believed that our kids would live in a post racial world. I hope that on a daily basis, racism is less. I really hope my grandkids will be able to live in peace with all types of people. ❤❤

[@GoodtoGaia]

I grew up in the 70s and 80s too - went to school with Dick Gregory’s kids ( 🙏🏻) and thought by today this wouldn’t be an issue. Our town was full of immigrants and I loved it! I pray we

[@choosecarefully408]

@@GoodtoGaia A question: how? _How_ did you think racism would just disappear? Great plan.

[@lastfm4477]

Splitting the races against each other, or making everything about race has become too large of an industrial-complex industry. There is now *way* too much money to make and power to be had by keeping race front & center.

[@MrTrailerman2]

I'm very glad you took the time to listen and give your point of view. Without debate, progress does not exist.

[@trevormccaffree7176]

LFRJoJo is a great example of the type of content creators the likes of which we desperately need more of on KZbin. Somone who is using his intellect, intelligence, and access to information as tools to better understand and fight actual racism, as opposed to making the whole argument about identity and emotions. Bravo man! Great to see their are still glimmers of hope contained in the younger generations.

[@LorTheGore]

So you're telling me I should become a KZbinr and use common sense as my content? 😂

[@kurtvanluven9351]

The most important inheritance is the work ethic and the parents urging the children to develop their TALENTS with appropriate training (I have 2 college degrees & I have never been asked to show them to any employer).

[@Moohasha1]

Thank you, sir, for restoring my faith in the next generation. I am tickled pink watching someone discover Ben Shapiro and listening and thinking critically. Too many people today have a cult-like adherence to their tribe and automatically dismiss anything from someone they see as "other". Good luck in school!

[@wickedgenx1972]

You are absolutely right about things being quantifiable. They have to be! If it's not quantifiable, there will ALWAYS be people who don't FEEL something is fair or equal. As for the name issue, I am as white as it gets and my parents decided naming me a 10 letter long, OLD Celtic name they don't even use in Ireland anymore, I'm in America would be "special and unique". Ugh! Lol When I tell people my name they look at me like I'm having a stroke. 😂 I have had people tell me they were not going to call me about interviewing because they didn't know how to even pronounce my name. I was one of those that did follow-ups if I applied somewhere. Names are a bigger deal than people think. People associate better with more mainstream names. That's not a race issue.

[@choosecarefully408]

This kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3SoYZmDmb2dj68 is Maddie. She was injured by something that was "mandated" by politicians. Not 'Government.' There is no such person as 'Government. The "mandated" is in quotation marks because legally, it is impossible for any politicians or group thereof to mandate anything. Ever. Period. Now: what do we need to quantify here? The Cognitive Dissonance of the American people? Over which? That they won't acknowledge that any politician can make mistakes, even by accident? That still doesn't explain why y'all want to pretend Maddie doesn't need help, *unless you accept that* accepting this reality is more painful than helping her is Godd or Right. In which case, please quantify these levels of perceived morality if you will.

[@wickedgenx1972]

@@choosecarefully408 TF? The shots weren't proven to work when they were FORCED on the American people by the GOVERNMENT, politicians, agencies and other bodies that fall under the government umbrella that worked in tanget to orchestrate the fiasco that was COVID. I'm not sure what your point is. NOTHING about the shot was PROVEN or QUANTIFIED. It was all based on FEELINGS. The whole campaign was run on fearmongering.

[@richardmartin9565]

Systemic is not quantifiable, that's why they love it!

[@smokeythebeast8288]

I normally wouldn't comment twice but I had you this time. This is my first time I have have ever seen any of your videos. I'm walking away from it very impressed. Seeing young men like yourself doing that thing, smart as hell, and with drive. I am damned certain you will do well in life and it gives me hope for the next-generation. Definitely the type of young man I hope future Generations take notes from

[@MatthewZelek-iv8tb]

I love how you paused when he went over the name discrimination. You were absolutely correct when you said his explanation at that point was not good enough. Once you heard the whole deal you were spot on, it’s still kinda messed up but it isn’t the blatant racism it was being promoted as, more of a gray area with personal prejudices of all types mixed in. You have an open mind and a great BS detector, those will serve you well in life.

[@jeanninetamblyn7625]

I stumbled onto your videos when I fall down the KZbin "rabbit hole" earlier tonight. So, instead of sleeping, I was up watching your videos and others along the same line. You give me hope for the future. You are an intelligent young man who is willing to listen to all sides of the issues. You are a free thinker. You have your own opinions and not just follow along with everyone else. You stand up for your beliefs. Thank you so much for being a wolf in a World overflowing with sheep. I wish you good luck in college. Keep up the fantastic work. 💙💜🇨🇦

[@givaFlyingFiggz]

Last names are inherited. First names are chosen by parents which is being suggested that it might indicate how one might have been raised.

[@faust5398]

I'm glad you are giving this a shot you don't have to agree with everything Ben says I'm just glad you are giving everyone's perspective a listen it's impressive thank you for being honest

[@tiberius23]

I enjoy that you are willing to listen to what people are trying to say, and then make a decision once you get information. Thanks, more people need to do that

[@maddhatter3564]

Hey JoJo another good job. keep learning and never assume professors have superhuman intellect. I wish more people of all ages would look into what is told to them the way you do.

[@pcrecelius1]

He is actually is telling what is true. I wasn’t raised with any privilege. I spent years in the military to have my education paid for.

[@MH-nh2yz]

My parents are white and their parents didn’t have a lot of money, and neither did their parents; my great grandparents lived and struggled through the Great Depression. My parents didn’t even have a couch or much food when they first got married; they sat on wooden crates and grew a garden; but Dad got a job at a sawmill and worked his way up from the bottom through hard work to become the manager of a large lumber mill. We then lived in relative affluence in my teen years. Neither of my parents could afford to go to college, but they worked hard so that their kids could go to university. My husband and I worked hard in school all our lives, we’re accepted into nursing school, and both became Registered Nurses in the hospital. This is why I personally resent being taxed to the place that it’s hard to pay medical bills, etc, and why I resent reparations for things I didn’t do, and resent being told that I succeeded because of “white privilege”. Here in WA state, I was always taught in school that every individual was special regardless of color or race, and so I have always believed this and tried to love people of colors. Now, for many white or asian people like me, our love is being trampled upon as they are propagating in government and schools that all white people are inherently evil. How cruel! How evil How ignorant! And I am appalled that many minority people are believing this deception. How can people be this ignorant?! There are good and bad in every race or nation or color! I made the naïve mistake of thinking everyone knows this! Most of us can see they are planning to eliminate white people from the population if they can.

[@marcoalonsoruiz1203]

Keep up the great work bro! I applaud you for exposing yourself to new ideas and learn along the way

[@theofficerfactory2625]

I've seen it happen in Baltimore. They keep dumping more and more money into the schools and thing sonly get worse and worse. Many schools are in dire need of renovation or need basic repairs. Where is the money gone to fix these issues? Salaries of admin have gone up but not for teachers and staff and they keep demanding more money. Bad people and bad policies are why things continue to devolve.

[@PhxVanguard]

I'm Hispanic American and one generation removed from poor ranchers in New Mexico. Both my mom and dad prioritized education and sent my siblings and I to Catholic school because public schools just are complete garbage. I knew there wouldn't be money for college and so did my siblings, but here we are, all of us college graduates. One an LPN, one an engineer with a local municipal government and I'm a commercial banker. All of us make six figures, own homes and have done a bit better than our parents. But, i don't think we'd have gotten far without having a whole family.

[@greazymcgeezy]

Just found your channel dude, love your outlook, intelligence, and thinking on your own. I do wish more college age folks would put in the same time and effort that you are to learn why we are where we are instead of just regurgitating CNN/MSNBC/ETC. This is the work that will make your life better even if those around you are falling down. Fellow engineer here, also glad to see your pride in that.

[@AdamAintWright]

Vote Conservative! We need to Conserve Our Country!

[@MH-nh2yz]

Appreciate your openness and you seem to want to do what is right.

[@Leah_E_Fox]

he's a human facts spitting machine💀

[@davidewing1779]

As an engineering professor, I see a bright future for you. Your analysis and deep thinking will take you far. Good luck in your studies and stick to it!

[@Martinvt123]

“I am an engineer…” so that’s why you sound so rational in your responses.

[@abeclark524]

As Lt Commander data from Star Trek TNG once said: "Captain, the most elementary and valuable statement in science, the beginning of wisdom, is 'I do not know." It's good that you don't already have an opinion on what's being presented. It means you'll contemplate it carefully, and come to an informed decision on what you believe. Keep absorbing this info brother.

[@chlupl]

With names, there is even something as simple as can people pronounce it, spell it, etc? Especially in more recent times where any mistake can become an incredible attribution of oppression. I was a teacher for a while and, personally, always really worked hard to always double check spelling and such with my kids. Some names, that involved checking the spelling every time I wrote it for months. Spelling is not a strong area for me with common words. Other teachers who didn't take such care often led to parents being insulted, complaints to management, whatever. It adds tension. I think some hiring and having two similar applications would be silly to resort to race to decide. On the other hand, if both are similar, but one has a hard to pronounce or spell name might give a little push to the other.

[@perry92964]

those were my thoughts, if i was a business owner and bob came in for a job and someone else with random letters as a name cause his parents wanted a unique name for their kid or with some obscure name from the bible i would hire bob. dont care if he was less qualified bob is easy to say.

[@rons3634]

I think the most important thing you can learn from these types of videos is that you are in charge of your own destiny. No other group of people is out there trying to "hold you down" or keeping you from chasing your dreams.

[@YuckFouTube2]

I said the same thing to a crackhead the other day, I was deemed a racist

[@spencerpetersen4092]

I love that little dance when he brings up majoring in engineering! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ruthabigail5939]

11:45 when you said you're an engineer Bro! I knew it. I knew it so hard. You are smart and think about things presented you and give problems critical thought instead of just acceptance. I've only watched three of your videos and straight up, that was enough for me to know you're an intellect. Mad respect 💪 gonna subscribe after this vid

[@christineb2640]

That’s a really interesting review. I’m “white”,originally from Canada, now in NZ. I spent a lot of time arguing with my dad over race issues when I was a kid about similar topics in the video. I could see some of the problems that some Native Americans were having and I always felt it was because of what they had lost, not just physically but also emotionally and spiritually. I do think it takes some time to get back to where you were after being hurt so badly on so many fronts and also for some of the people around you to stop making it harder for you, like with that red lining. But I also see the points that Ben was making. Something to think about. Great job on studying engineering 🤗

[@KrinchiD]

I am proud of all you are doing. Keep it up and great things will come.

[@TheShibangelist]

As a self thaught software engineer i look up to people who hold a degree in engineering. How long did it take me to get into this position ? 14 years. 10 years more than if i would have went to college Good choice and give your best and become the best engineer you can be!!!

[@tuttuttut7758]

Why would you look up to those who have a degree in it. It just means they had better chances. You had to work ten times harder. Don’t put yourself down.

[@TheShibangelist]

@@tuttuttut7758 thanks for the encouraging words. Regarding why , i think it's because we yern things we don't have

[@nelsonmyers8740]

You're on the right path in thinking FREELY

[@jasonjones4036]

You're a lot brighter and better informed than I was at your age

[@M11969]

JoJo I would be veey interested to know if you ever heard someone tell you that you were "acting white" based on your academic experience. Until that chain gets broken, it is my belief that it's just another chain to hold people back.

[@MJS-kg1cd]

I've seen numerous black KZbinrs respond to these sorts of videos. Even seen then say things like "I've been lied to my entire life" multiple times. I've seen his father say this multiple times as well in his videos. What I never see them do is ask who has been lying to them, or show even the slightest obvious outrage at being lied to. The problem with people like the guy Ben Shapiro is responding to in your reaction video is they are being intentionally deceptive. This is a very common political tactic used by both sides, but seems to be more prevalent on the political left as an intentional act of deception. An example? The Wage Gap argument. The political left claims the Wage Gap is Women being less money for the same job. Yet the study this 77 cent figure is derived from a study that looked at median income of Men and Women regardless of factor. This is a lie intentionally being pushed. Because the same study and subsequent followup studies have shown that when you take into account like job, hours worked and the like the gap nearly vanishes. That's what this video Ben Shapiro is reacting to does. It takes a small segment of time or history that could conceivably have had an effect on income within the black community and attributes it to a larger segment of American society. Red Lining is a good example. If you look at the historical record you will see that these red lining areas also impact other poor communities as well, such as white and Hispanic communities. Much of the red lining that happened disproportionately affected black communities because they were in a lot of high risk areas. So while it can be argued that this was a deeply racist policy, there is every chance that it was more a consequence of financial situation than race. Especially after laws were passed that ensures racial discrimination wasn't legal anymore. There are many factors that contribute to disparities, but like most politically left ideologues the one who made the Systemic Racism video Shapiro was reacting to chose to only highlight one factor that likely had an impact. Why do they do this? Because it's easier to get people to vote for policies that appear to address an issue as overt as racial discrimination than it is to address things that aren't the result of intentional actions by someone else. It's sort of like solving the problem of a flat tire by constantly filling it with air but ignoring the the nails, glass and leaking valve stem. Sure it will fix the problem of a flat tire in the moment, but eventually you'll end up with a flat tire again at some point.

[@juliodyarzagaray]

Everybody make sure you hit the "like button". This analysis rocked.

[@diverdoug2]

This young man gives me a little hope about college students

[@user-en1zl7ii4h]

Coming from a working class, England, I have had discrimination many times. Some employers still think that we are not as smart as middle-class.

[@couchiepotato8189]

It's really based on will-power, culture (how you grew up), who you are now. My parents were immigrants, I'm an first gen-college student along with my sis. My parents struggled and worked hard to get to where we are now and we live in one of the most dangerous cities in the USA. Its really about who you are, how you build yourself to be and whether if you are willing to go forward and earn your living. While others ask how I'm so successful, I see people loitering around, hanging out with friends, spending their time having fun. There's is absolutely nothing wrong with that but if you do that all the time... you won't make any progress on any of your goals. You need to be responsible. You need to be open-minded and you need to think critically for yourself and others.

[@zhaw4821]

One word describes all you are stating: CULTURE

[@nostradumbass7959]

you're an engineering student? excellent, that means you'll understand this. The number of crazy and/or stupid people in the world is a non-zero number. we can never achieve perfection but we can still strive for it. Pointing out a person's argument is stupid isn't bullying them. He is not "nit-picking", he is rebutting their argument. Emotions belong in the bedroom, NOT the laboratory or the public square. That's why I want the 19th amendment repealed. They never understood that your feelings need to be left at home, governments kill people and aren't to be trifled with.

[@genighmartin4999]

Wait you want the 19 th amendment repealed?

[@nostradumbass7959]

@@genighmartin4999 absolutely. They live purely by animal instinct and feelings. They shouldn't have the vote because they are incapable of using logic. Perhaps the odd one or two can but for every one that can, hundreds cannot and public discourse has suffered because of it for the past century. Huge mistake.

[@shadyvito]

I've found myself watching more and more of your videos so I finally subscribed. I applaud you for going out of your comfort zone. Since the 2000's I've preached to people to expand their minds and look at both sides of a story. One side will just tell you information and another will back up their information with facts. When you do that, you will realize how much bullshit is being pushed.

[@geauxtigers4852]

More kids need to see your video. They have NO IDEA the ins and outs, and only spew what they are propagated. I thank God everyday for school choice in Indiana. Our public school is horrible. Instead of villainizing me, why not start asking questions about why your schools aren’t getting any better to your school board and actually be involved in your children’s education. Thanks for having an open mind. ♥️

[@ryanglenn7878]

I love and share your journey for the truth. You're educating yourself on social issues more than our public and private education system will ever do.

[@dtope85]

I like this video, you took an objective view and mention when you were surprised and agreed, and most importantly you voice when you don't agree and made a nice rebuttal. Really appreciate this video.

[@duneeaaasha]

i like how you don’t claim to know everything, the more videos i watch of yours i can literally see you learning and start to navigate politics better. it’s cool to see a young person actively learn and grow and react to different things.

[@lpc3109]

Thumbs up, commenting. Nice level headed review!

[@metaphysicswithariyana2794]

Thank you, LFR Jojo, for showing this, and for talking about this. 🌻🌿🌞🌹🌷

[@cmagee14]

I really just love and appreciate your willingness to just sit down and absorb someone else's presentation on things...you're already clearly someone who is going to do great in life, probably already is, but just your ability to have an open mind and use that big ole brain of yours to look at what someone else thinks is amazing and i really commend you for that!!!

[@gnatiewilliams6898]

I just came across your video. Thoroughly enjoyed watching. I liked your input and thoughts.

[@andrewferguson7263]

I've watched a lot of your videos and it's been really great to see your wisdom grow along with your curiosity. Keep up the good work!

[@Rexmundi2112]

I did not know you were an engineering student until this video. It makes a lot of sense as you review most topics with nearly pure logic and actually care about statistics and don’t put feelings in front of numbers. I was an engineering student over 30 yrs ago which has a lot to do with why I like the way you think. Engineering in simple form is systematic problem solving. Even though you review social issues, you still have a systematic problem solving attitude and open mind toward it. You are doing great with your channel. It is impressive that you keep this going consistently while being a full time student. Keep up the great journey you are sharing. It’s much better than the channels that come from ‘victim’ or ‘feelings’ points of view.

[@prissylovejoy702]

Before anyone says something snarky, Bens whole family talks fast. Even his kids.

[@user-dk3qc8pf1t]

You know bro... you are an awesome thinker! I really like your way as a young person, looking for answers in alternative places. KEEP IT AND SPREAD IT!! As you are!!