HK Edgerton talks about his fight for Confederate monuments

[@jefferyfowler7860]

I met this man and I'll tell anyone he knows more about history than any man I know. A true gentleman.

[@denisdegamon8224]

I have met him also, several times in fact at reenactments and he knows his history. He is a true gentleman and scholar.

[@FalconsFanForever]

Naw this brotha is loss

[@jefferyfowler7860]

@@FalconsFanForever He's not lost. He just dosent need a catering service.

[@leaningonmyownunderstandin2434]

like they say the film dont lie;despite what this victim of white supremacy spins the false narrative he has no evidence to back his claim;there are no photographs of fully black(not mulatto) slaves fighting in the confederacy;thats a contradiction as well as foolish to arm slaves in the south when they were constantly running away and revolting in which is the eason Mr. Jefferson Davis enacted the black flag policy and there were no black prisoners of wark;these suspected white supremacist are deceptive I swear; they never change

[@jefferyfowler7860]

@@leaningonmyownunderstandin2434 They found evidence by written journals of ex slaves. There's plenty of evident to back his claims if people aren't so brain dead to look it up. You guy's only want to see things one sided.

[@lindaholcomb9990]

I pray someone is protecting this man the way the world is now

[@lindaholcomb9990]

@@thebrotherfromanotherplane297 He may have ancestors that fought for the south as well. Surely you dont think people look at that flag and think racist thoughts.

[@thebrotherfromanotherplane297]

@@lindaholcomb9990 If that's so, then his ancestors were traitors to their own people and he should be ashamed of it, not celebrating suffering, pain, and oppression. He is just regergatating what they want him to say, so he's nothing more than a token black puppet. Oh, and some do look at the flag and think racist thoughts hence is why kkk, skin heads and other racist factions dawns the flag to represent such hatred. The rest are clueless and ignorant to the truth of the confederate flag's true history and identity.

[@thebrotherfromanotherplane297]

@Glorious Bastard Like i said, if he side with the enemy when your fellow black brothers are trying to fight for their freedom, the very same people he sided with, will be a traitorous treason. Facts💯

[@thebrotherfromanotherplane297]

@hard truth No, he's a confused man that's brainwashed by white supremacy. He's been used and abused for political reasons and that is, being a black token of half truth with lies and deflection. Amen...👏

[@dempsey9554]

@@thebrotherfromanotherplane297 we cant judge his ancestors because we dont no what it was like only from books

[@molonlabe4745]

"It is a misfortune for the dead man, that his enemy survived him, and wrote his story." - Fredrich Von Schiller

[@BobHooker]

Sadly southern states had outlawed teaching blacks to read and write

[@philcassidy3823]

@@BobHooker your profile picture checks out

[@BobHooker]

@@philcassidy3823 that makes one of us

[@SStupendous]

@@philcassidy3823 Who cares about their profile picture?

[@thebasedspectre3048]

​​@@BobHooker I'd rather have phil's profile picture than yours

[@freddyflintstoned913]

Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. Martin Luther King Jr.

[@calm1047]

The man you and other white people hate!

[@kerentolbert5448]

@@calm1047 Your's is an ambiguous statement.

[@jguitarz1]

@@calm1047 I'm considered a white person and have nothing but love and respect for Dr King.Your ignorance is bliss.

[@calm1047]

@@jguitarz1 that's false and I can read you like a book!

[@jguitarz1]

​@@calm1047 You obviously have no clue to what you are even talking about or even what MLK was about and it shows just like all the other conditioned sheep in Murika today.

[@stephaniewright7193]

“ I freed a thousand slaves and would have freed a thousand more if they knew they were slaves.” ~ Harriet Tubman

[@YellowPaint100]

And with that quote, blacks should learn to let each other decide for themselves. If somebody is content where they are then leave em there & move on. Or once you can tell they're are not of the same mindset, don't tell them about the revolt or when you gone run. Learn from the past & move on.

[@traitorjoe8778]

Fake quote

[@mansamusa8410]

Traitor Joe that's not a fake quote

[@g1st233]

Many of them work for FOX NEWS 👈🏿🤣

[@Gee-xb7rt]

@Aaron Zimmerman the republican party abandoned conservatism in the 70s and electing mob bosses from NYC used to be what democrats did.

[@bruin730]

God bless this man, he is an true American.

[@abrahamlincoln9280]

U mean “True Confederate”

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

@@abrahamlincoln9280 Yessss Abe.

[@asianlifter]

@@abrahamlincoln9280 same thing. north shouldn’t have been oppressing the south

[@abrahamlincoln9280]

@@asianlifter and south shouldn’t have bombed Fort Sumter.

[@asianlifter]

@@abrahamlincoln9280 Wouldn’t have happened if the Yanks decided to do something that actually benefited the entirety of the Union.

[@theloniousMac]

A voice you have to search to find. If he was describing how the statue hurt him, he’d be on CNN and 60 minutes.

[@theloniousMac]

Those who don’t study and preserve history are truly doomed to repeat it. First, you know very little about Harriet Tubman. I suspect you saw that abomination of a movie and now you think you know something. Next, consider that one of the primary ways of controlling the slaves was to strip them of memories, names, culture, language, belongings, and history. These assholes destroying statues are mostly simple minded idiots, but the hands of the puppet masters behind them are seeking to destabilize the culture of the United States as well and that doesn’t do anything to change slavery, or fix racism. That is about attacking my country utilizing psychological methods. Destroying statues and monuments and changing street names and so on, it’s cultural warfare. It is designed to demoralize. “...Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right...” - George Orwell 1984 And ultimately that statue is as much a part of black history in this country as any black statue or monument. It reminds us what happened. We were there some of us fought on both sides of that war. Our blood was spilled for the South and our blood was Spilled for the North. We should never forget. But noooo... little whinny leftists feeling are hurt. They need to grow up and realize history is far broader than just proclaiming this is racist and that is racist.

[@hermanmiller3708]

They hurt him but he is too stupid to realize it.

[@yourdriver4093]

@Darnell Mack the reasons why "not as much" was done is because Republicans decided to block anything Obama tried to do including his picks of federal and supreme court judges. And u can't say he did nothing when dems were in power because he used a lot of his bargaining power repairing the recession..

[@CIA.U.S.A]

Yourdriver40 he was the The president he could’ve vetoed anything he had more power than he claimed... but he did nothing

[@kimcox5484]

That's funny as hell and the truth.

[@wolfy1987]

I'm from the north and I'd rather see our history stay intact. No hate for my southern brothers

[@scl1332]

@Wolfy I’m from the north. Well actually mid mid west and I also want our history intact. And hatred for my fellow countrymen is bad. However these statues and symbols are causing a lot of issues and turmoil in our country that’s also a fact. Getting rid of these statues won’t obliterated all of that southern heritage. There’s books, there’s artifacts, there’s even some audio and photographs. But these statues currently are causing major problems that need to be addressed. Time will tell for the other statues but right now these symbols are causing fighting and even death. A rather morbid fact

[@partymonsterblogzam]

Not hate am from the southern history

[@davidl8759]

@@scl1332 the statues arent causing turmoil, the idiots that tear them down are...these fools that never want to deal with real issues, theyre worried about statues....

[@ericsimpson1176]

@Marcellus Aaron i never thought of it that way, that's a very intelligent prospective.

[@bluebandit5586]

@@scl1332 its not the statues, its the idiots who think a stationary object made out of stone os somehow oppressing them. Youre from the north. you have no clue what those statues mean. those are among the final relics of the souths futile attempt to escape dictator Lincoln. The north was able to write their own version of history, but the south has a voice to, and to try to silence that voice is disgusting

[@kevinbautsch]

God Bless this man for going against the flow. Very brave especially in today's climate. I don't just say that because I have sympathies with history.

[@SamsungGalaxy-bq8vw]

Nice profile!

[@klampers]

Just because you go against the flow doesn’t make you brave. He literally fought to become a slave 😂 it’s so stupid I think he forgot to switch teams when the match started or something

[@LadyYautjaSpacePirate]

Exactly! I'm so sick of the left complaining about slavery when BLM truly supports slavery in China! The hypocrisy! Furthermore, ableism is more common than racism because it's on both far-left and far-right. Everyday, a neurodivergent is getting killed or tortured and it's not getting reported. So another reason why I don't want to hear about racism anymore. Neurodiversity has no color. As a fellow southerner and descendant of Confederates, I agree these monuments needs to be protected.

[@kevinbautsch]

@@klampers You don't think that history is complicated? Not at all? America didn't rob the indigenous people of their homelands? No? Don't shake your stick at me you peice of s**t Get off your high horse and take a look around.

[@kevinbautsch]

@@SamsungGalaxy-bq8vw I like the profile. He was honest. Told you what you wanted to know.

[@ky73morrison]

This is more relevant now in 2020 than ever before!

[@image3320]

I understand this side of the story, but it is missing 1 vital part that he never spoke of that made the whole Southern heritage wrong. Power of consent. The slaves fought for the South because they had to... master told them to upon pain of death. DON'T gloss over the facts. This was a treasonous idea that militia chose to fight the United States army to remain a seperate slave holding country. You can't steal our States either... DON'T drag Federal overreach into this either. It's a smokescreen

[@revoltrecords5387]

@@image3320 You're wrong, I have plenty of videos about this. Check out the Ken Burns video, Mount Rushmore video, and any other video where I talk about the destruction of the monuments. Listen to all of it to get the full picture. I also have a couple song reviews about this race baiting bs. Watch the Guilty of Being White one. Keep an open mind and don't fall for the mainstream media lies and agendas. Peace

[@image3320]

@@revoltrecords5387 I've heard your TRUTH. I have FACTS that Disprove it ... so I don't believe I'm wrong or racist. Your opinion is Biased as hell right wing dismissive agenda. As a person with a Criminal Justice Degree, Black people are getting Killed MORE OFTEN BY POLICE than any other group.... We are asking for Police Reforms because the system is not working correctly and Black People who are protected under laws that are in place are being killed and WHITE PEOPLE like you are going " BUT... " IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE CONTEXT OF THE PROBLEM, you don't understand it Sir. Thank You

[@hemi5.7awdpursuit5]

Julio Aguila are you Hispanic or something?

[@basengelblik5199]

Slaves fighting in the army ... Yes very relevant ... It's the also oppression as we have in 2020.

[@chrisp.c2065]

Somebody that knows their History !!!! Instead of hate and uneducated !!! See the Difference ???

[@lg781]

Poor deluded man. He has believed the lies.

[@lg781]

Waitwhat Jones, tell that to Jim jones' loyal followers.

[@AV57]

fordsrule35, just read what the individuals of the age had to say in the primary sources. The overwhelming sentiment from the men that took an oath to the Confederacy did so to preserve slavery in an attempt to keep the social status the same and to ensure that potentially liberated slaves would not start a vengeful race war when they became financially independent.

[@AV57]

master universe, firstly, good history lessons rarely take place by looking at statues. So pretending that without the statues the history will disappear is just silly at this point. It’s not like we’re burning down the Library of Alexandria here. Secondly, your analogy is way off, because churches (in proper liberal democracies) have separation of church and state and religious iconography is not permitted on public land-let alone courthouses. Of course, churches have every right to place statues of their religious figures on their own land, but not on public land. The overwhelming criticism of the monuments centers around the fact that they are on public land, prominently glorifying the virtues of the Confederacy for all citizens to see whether they find it treasonous or not. Some of us do not want rebels and traitors glorified on our public land.

[@lovetoloveyou53]

Wow what a serious case of Stockholm syndrome.

[@christiandzurilla4743]

This is what they need to teach in school GOD save the confederate states of America. North Carolina Virginia South Carolina Georgia Florida Tennessee Arkansas Missouri Mississippi Texas Louisiana Alabama

[@West_Coast_Mainline]

He didn’t save the csa

[@dawndooling2043]

I admire this man for his effort to save part of this country’s history.

[@elinikolai7493]

You can preserve history without honoring piece of trash. You don't see Germany putting up Hitler statues to preserve history. That's not even preserving history that's honoring a piece of trash. If you want to preserve it put it in the history books or in a museum. You don't have to put it up to remember it unless you just want to honor a piece of crap.

[@straightoutacopenhagen1672]

The only why you had the balls to comment this is because you seen another guy do it and calling them a piece of trash is you opinion

[@MrOverdogg]

it can still be saved..in a museum. .where it belong

[@elinikolai7493]

@@straightoutacopenhagen1672 It takes balls to make a comment with facts now. You must have of had a lot of balls to post that comment than.

[@loststoryproductions]

I’m sure you want to pat him on his head as well 😒🙄

[@pwb0511]

Lot of love for this brave, kind gentleman, I salute you sir!

[@dougfa3515]

@Todd Rhinestone You're an ignorant fool.

[@DABIGDAWG001]

Of course you do, he ate the shit you all fed him.

[@florencedebear1576]

And check out The Truth About the Confederacy in the US by Jeffery Robinson on KZbin.

[@ekoopasetapart3933]

Let me guess, your white...

[@kennethfuller9728]

Your comments to todd proves what he said is true

[@teresiawachira1034]

My people perish for lack of wisdom.

[@markgupton1313]

Which apparently you do.

[@MistaJG]

RIP bc it’s obvious you’re still trapped believing the lies

[@alonzojneloms8765]

Did Bugsy Bunny carry this same flag?!? Hmmmm!

[@kyleoconnor7077]

He was right. The original comment was stupid

[@kerentolbert5448]

Give credit to who made that quote.

[@dangannon9970]

Some people must have a stroke watching this.

[@cornellhoward3757]

If we all did the right things which please God, all of this evil will go away, however we're so stuck on grinding people into the ground we cannot see the truth. The Spirit is what God quickens and not the flesh, live for the spirit and develope a human heart; for the flesh will return back to the dust because we have corrupted it; no one us better than anyone else if we were we would not be here.

[@Israelite-iq1gd]

I wish he'd have a stroke.

[@nm-ge4tb]

A Woke Stroke

[@cholyom2629]

Here I am💔

[@bemotivated8443]

@@Israelite-iq1gd that’s not very nice is it

[@chesterzimmerman7752]

Protect this man and protect the confederacy

[@thatoneguy2129]

Uh I don’t know about that last one

[@Death_4444]

Furry pfp

[@DCBARNONE89]

Hello all. Most white southerners did not "own" slaves, that was a smaller population of wealthy men who did. It was a horrid institution to be sure. I think everyone would concur. Let's move on from America's past and embrace a positive future for all! 🙂

[@evansullivan3455]

A lot of people didn’t know that Lincoln hung native Americans

[@TheTremell1]

Black indians

[@גבריאל1994]

Long live the south from Germany

[@Mr.Big-Gunz]

I'm a White Southern man, and it would have been an Honor if i could meet this man to shake his hand & tell him I'd be proud to be his Brother..

[@mactown91210]

Why? Because he's spreading that white supremacy propaganda for you? SMH! He's a traitor!

[@Ricky_the_Georgian]

@@mactown91210get the hell out of Georgia! no good lying thieving Kamala Harris voting propaganda spreading red legged blue bellied Marxist Sherman loving Yankee!

[@Mike190326]

Thank you H.K. Edgerton

[@garysaunders310]

Michael R. B. 🦝

[@allisonfrye6150]

@@garysaunders310 🐎👈!!!

[@kellyrowsey2668]

I had the honor of meeting this fine man several times, years ago. He is nothing less than a national treasure.

[@JohnJohnson-pq4qz]

He is delusional and enabling mental illness is shameful

[@ssmall4164]

Mentally challenged people

[@Hemingway308]

He is an honest man that simply speaks truth wether its PC or not.

[@kevinbrown5841]

I hear your point. Everything that I feel disagrees with you, I respect you for the courage to step out there like that. I believe that there is always something to learn and cancelling all discourse isn't a good way to learn. God's Hedge!

[@johnsradios484]

Harriet Tubman said I freed a thousand slaves, I could of free a thousand more if they only knew they where slaves.

[@curlynigero6417]

@DesertRat45 the south gona loose again forever

[@curlynigero6417]

@@micahbell1941 what's the right side?

[@sheeznutz2254]

@Peter Grahame I'm guessing being a terrible racist is better than being good at racism! Are you confused?😂

[@AV57]

Peter Grahame, Lincoln was complicated. Like most successful politicians they change their stances with the winds of political trends. He appeased a heavily racist Illinois by saying moderately racist things so that they wouldn’t immediately dismiss him as an insane abolitionist. As his career progressed, so did his the softness of his racism, until at the end he sounded like an egalitarian abolitionist. Who knows what he would have said if he had lived to 75. Lincoln was no saint, but he was effective. The Confederacy made it as plain as day that their primary motivation for seceding and fighting the federal troops was to preserve their institution of slavery. This was made clear in the secession papers, the letters the Confederate officers wrote to their loved ones, the letters the regular enlisted men wrote, the letters that were written to the Confederate soldiers (mainly by their wives), and in the bulk of Southern newspapers. It is downright anti-intellectual at this point in time to claim that the South was in any way progressing towards a system of even gradual black liberation. In fact, several Confederate politicians spoke on the Congressional floor that their most immediate concern after defeating the Union was to secure western frontier land, Mexican land, Cuban land, and to quickly make them slaves territories as well. They had no intention of giving it up. Yes, some northern states were slave states. They may have been racist morons, but at least they were patriotic enough not to kill their fellow countrymen just because they didn’t like blacks. You do understand that political parties don’t actually have concrete political platforms that they will never bend on or completely disavow, don’t you? Political parties exist to win elections-that’s it. Whether that be by taking last decades platform and using it as toilet paper to get wins, the Democrats or Republicans will do it. Of course, the Democratic and Republican Parties have had some massive platform changes in the last 160 years or so as the technology, morality, economy, and opportunities have changed.

[@yusifalmayish]

Americans vs Anti-Fascists? Does that mean an American is supposed to be fascists?

[@rebelrock58x92]

Search his name. He has a bunch of videos. He’s a great southern historian.

[@davidmaxwell203]

@rj zander Underated comment

[@ken_caminiti]

He's one of the best and definitely one of the bravest.

[@FaceKevlarBeardCoLLC]

Why isn’t this man on main stream news? This is America! Many ppl with their own opinions and feelings. Giving in to one voice isn’t what our countries about. God bless you sir. I wish I knew you to shake your hand for being brave enough to speak your mind in spite of the violent opposition your thoughts are contrary to. Semper-Fi

[@PrinceH8907]

"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery" - Bob Marley

[@robertanderson1457]

Bless that man!

[@shanenewport1988]

This is what a REAL MAN looks like. Children!!

[@24casfur]

Shane Newport yeah there are to many children roaming the streets..Can’t tell the difference between a child and the ignorant out there today..

[@benjamindavis4130]

He looks like the ones the cops keep killing lol

[@joedavis8481]

Thank you sir , you are a Patriot 🇺🇸

[@raymondlugo9960]

When did taking up arms against the USA become patriotic?

[@joedavis8481]

@@raymondlugo9960 since your mom said it during our pillow talk

[@raymondlugo9960]

@@joedavis8481 that's the weakest mom joke I've ever heard. So we've moved from real discussion to mom jokes. Lame.

[@mpjopatv401]

No the complete opposite

[@joeyricefried9621]

I agree. Most people that have a problem aren’t even from the South.

[@jasonbarnes3188]

Pay attention to a smart man america

[@jeffhagerman7810]

HK Edgerton great American hero

[@kobeburrows8648]

More like a great american idiot.

[@sterlingprice5963]

@ Kobe Burrows, No that would be you.

[@TuMalditaMadre]

Confederate sympathizers are not American.

[@westertheredneck9139]

@@TuMalditaMadre you aren't American. Your ingnorant

[@rd9793]

@@TuMalditaMadre Actually.....they are.

[@Truth4reality]

Is this Uncle Ruckus Brother? He sounds ignorant

[@davidthomas2921]

You are ignorant, I bet you don't graduate from middle school..

[@GeneralProspecter]

What u mad he know the real history of our country

[@Truth4reality]

@@GeneralProspecter that man is ignorant. Yes black people fought in the Confederate army. They where forced to with the incentive of Freedom for doing so. You need to learn your history. Because both of you are clueless. I don't argue with idiots

[@geraldstephens6612]

Yes he is. But the Confederate army did get some black men to fight for the Confederacy , because they was running out of white men to fight for them. But the Confederacy lied about giving these black soldiers land & equal status to white men. Mr Ruckus needs to read the whole story before putting on that uniform.

[@Truth4reality]

@CTW Atlanta What??? What bs site did you pull that from😂😂 No census proclaims that. The only proof of Black slave owners comes from Novels written with no real evidence to back them. There is still to this day not one shred of proof that black people even fought on the Confederate side at all. Only word of mouth. Go read a real book not Google. Go to your local library and read. Make sure what your quoting isn't a myth

[@rowdyways4228]

Maybe when the people who destroyed these monuments die someone will destroy their headstones because they are not agreed with

[@weirdo24-7]

Try living with Christ, and let that hate in your heart go. Every monument and headstone means nothing if we continue to hate each other. Let the story of Jesus Christ be your guide. We mourn his loss due to our sin on how we can change but won't, and the innocent (Jesus and regular people) who suffer and die from our selfishness and blindness of injustice. Instead of spewing out wishes for death and spreading hatred in your community, try looking at the results of your actions and what your words are accomplishing.

[@alecparks8680]

@@weirdo24-7 I agree with everything you said my friend, but sometimes we must push the wolves and other sheep using force. I would much rather use peace but we cannot let them tear down history.

[@craigwubben6973]

@@alecparks8680 statues aren't history. RE Lee himself said erect no monuments or statues as it would be a knife in the side of this country. History is learned in libraries, books and schools. We should give no reverence to traitors. No good American can disagree with that.

[@alecparks8680]

@@craigwubben6973 that's true

[@alecparks8680]

@Todd Rhinestone I'm fine with then taking down the Confederate statues but not grant,Washington and Lincolns.

[@JR-kr1lv]

Thank you for being very honest on how our history has gone, I give you lots of credit for standing up for the truth. I bet you can't say anything now or they will hurt you. Thank you and god bless you and AMERICA.

[@dtrain-os8uy]

@Bryson Johnston so if someone went and fought for ISIS against the US are you willing to honor them?

[@dtrain-os8uy]

@Bryson Johnston do your research there have been American citizens go fight for ISIS should they have monument?

[@dtrain-os8uy]

@Bryson Johnston if you "support" the confederacy which was fighting against the US that means you are against the US. You can play for both teams pick a side. If you pick the losing side that's your right it's just these losers dont deserve the honor of having things named after them or statues. If that's the case OJ Simpson deserves a statue. If someone wants to build a Confederate museum go ahead but no school street building or statues should exist outside of it.

[@dtrain-os8uy]

@Bryson Johnston not sure what part you disagree with but you are correct we are all entitled to our opinions 👌👍✌

[@Cordis-IV]

God Bless you, the true spirit of the south right there.

[@andrewcarter504]

Research has proven that some freed or escaped slaves also had slaves. Some of the northern states that were fighting to end slavery also had slaves. No nation on earth is guilt free about slavery people of all races have in the past been subjected to slavery even today it still exists. What has happened in the past we can't undo unless we have conclusive evidence to prove different accept the past but change the mindset and treat all regardless of skin colour and culture with respect and dignity this is the way forward and not destroying the history of nations.

[@24casfur]

Andrew Carter I wonder if some had slaves more because they wanted to give them a good life..

[@mansamusa8410]

Andrew Carter oh right because that makes everything that happened and its aftermath so hunky dory

[@billycrenshaw1472]

Ur a complete idiot the old black man is too glad he only represents 1 percent of black

[@andrewcarter504]

@ That was the war of independence not the American civil war. However I do agree the south did along with their Northern brothers waged war on Britain.

[@andrewcarter504]

@@billycrenshaw1472 I don't understand your point. May I also remind you Ian not an idiot ,I didn't insult you in any way there is no need for personal offence treat others as you would like to be treated. Furthermore I have researched the civil war for 20 years or more with over 300 others in the same interest.

[@Motorhead-y3]

I was raised in the far north. Lived in Texas. I say let the south be proud.

[@Motorhead-y3]

@@Firetailisafk dont recall anyone owning a human other than a few shitty wives. If you have a real picture of you as a slave I am sure other mental patients would love to share your hate.

[@tomservo5007]

proud ? the Lost Cause myth caused this false pride.

[@yourdriver4093]

Brainwashed.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moDOd4uGl9F_prc

[@The3751FAN]

Motorhead Motorsports don’t recall? It’s out history books

[@Motorhead-y3]

@@The3751FAN are you a victim of slavery in 1860?

[@williamward7226]

Love this man. He speaks the. God bless him. From east Tennessee.

[@athe_minds_eye8484]

God bless this man for telling the truth.

[@hermanmiller3708]

His truth is an alternative fact (lie). It defies logic that a slave would willingly fight to remain enslaved. Common sense is not common as you and Uncle show.

[@aprillowe2890]

Thank you for your wisdom! Keep it up I could listen all day!

[@garysaunders310]

April Lowe 😶🙄

[@thebest4390]

Their last major war they fought was for slavery and by the grace of God they lost! I guess that means nothing to the idea of white supremacy!

[@dark_unit2409]

they literally state in ther constitution that their country was founded on the superiority of the white race and slavery

[@kennethterry8196]

It was nice to hear his side of the story. I applaud him for feeling the way that he does

[@garynelson9538]

To say that the Confederate Army was integrated is like saying Slave were immigrants or Low Wage workers.

[@jbod6897]

Neither was the union army

[@kerentolbert5448]

@@jbod6897 "Neither" what?

[@stevecarter9756]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6iQeoipq76bapY West African Slave Trade and they were given food, clothing and shelter.

[@ubekewl454vernon2]

Gary its a fact that black men fought in the confederate army. That free public education didn't teach you that lol.

[@kerentolbert5448]

@@ubekewl454vernon2 The alternate fact you mean. Consider, would you fight for your enslavement? Are you suggesting that education is free when it is paid for through taxes, and that tax paid for education is poor education?

[@shannonphillips1739]

Thank you sir for telling the truth..

[@florencedebear1576]

How about some more: on KZbin The Truth About the Confederacy in the US by Jeffery Robinson. You didn't get this in school.

[@blackjack5324]

This is a real patriot! I´m very proud of this man!!!

[@klampers]

He fought to stay a slave 🤣 pretty dumb to be honest

[@blackjack5324]

@@klampers There were also about 6.000 Black Confederates who fought willingly for the South.

[@klampers]

@@blackjack5324 “willingly” 😂

[@blackjack5324]

@@klampers This few really did! The truth is also, that a hundred thousand others were forced to assisst in fortifications etc.

[@sergeantguile4571]

@@klampers there were slave owners that were black

[@arktos298]

A sea of Humanity? It's History and anger cannot and will not stifle what happens in the past or the future.

[@garymckee448]

Thank you sir for your time and helping educate others on history.. Outstanding

[@oliviaharlfinger882]

We can’t “change” history no matter how hard we try but we can “learn” from history so some things are never repeated again!

[@KingScorpio84]

you can't learn from history actually morality is something god given. good and bad don't exist life is a struggle of people phrone to tribalism

[@bigindian5555]

I Agree, well said

[@mikeries8549]

@@KingScorpio84 what is morality? Take your time defining it and use all the words you need. Once you write it down no erasing or changing things. Ready? Go. I'll wait...

[@KingScorpio84]

@@mikeries8549 i am morality

[@tonymetoyer2342]

You ever seen a portrait of white Jesus? Don't tell me history can't be changed.

[@DCBARNONE89]

Thank you, Mr. H K Edgerton!

[@Elksman]

I hope to meet this wise man one day, it would be a great honor to be in his presence. Nothing but love for all my southern and northern brothers, no matter their color, religion, nor their political affiliation and beliefs.

[@mamabearmcderment245]

@Jonathan Hardie I have met him and it was an honor he is an awesome guy very down to earth and is very passionate about history..if you ever do get to meet him you won't regret it..

[@gru6237]

Why is he a great man? He supports slavery and is a fricking racist

[@lalaaa4627]

Blacks racist to blacks !?

[@mamabearmcderment245]

@@gru6237 if you would listen to him and quit being thick skulled you might learn some proper history.... If no one would have bought the slaves that the African president was selling he was going to cut their heads off so no one of the African heritage would even exist in America if they didn't buy them .... not saying that slavery wasn't wrong just stating facts you know true history the stuff they don't teach in schools anymore for if they did and people would learn their history they wouldn't be so many bitching whining liberals thinking they know everything when in fact they know nothing... And another bit of information that no one seems to know white people were slaves first look it up they were called indentured slaves

[@gru6237]

@@lalaaa4627 Yes heres the definition of racism: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized. "a programme to combat racism"

[@lordsachiii2515]

I wonder how my beautiful southern dixie loving folks feel about me screaming black lives matters while holding my great great grand fathers confederate flag. Yes folks I’m a black rebel. Southern to the core, but I’m also black and deal with a lot of unnecessary issues with certain folks. How many of you would stand up for me if I was getting my ass beat by the police Or would you turn your backs on me.....remember. I am Your southern brother but I’m also screaming black life matters. Just wondering folks. I respect everyone’s opinions and views.

[@bowhunting1013]

I’d proudly stand with you , but all lives matter

[@traicetrak]

Your life matters, without skin color ever coming to mind. Be well, friend, and blessed.

[@The3751FAN]

They wouldn’t care for you don’t let them tell you other wise

[@catshavesouls]

Yessir. I got rebel blood in me and that means I fight for freedom! I believe, however, that the BLM movement is a false one. I don't think they care about black people at all. Because their charter urges blacks to victimize white people in numerous ways. It is a means to foster hate and create division between the two races. It is about dividing and conquering America, not freeing black people. It's the same tactics the democrats have been using against black people for decades. Don't believe what they're telling you, brother.

[@bowhunting1013]

catshavesouls I agree, but your wasting your time trying to make the snowflakes understand, they want everybody to agree with them if not your racist, and the blm will be labeled a terrorist group before it’s over

[@andrewericjamesclark6808]

It wasn't until 30 years ago that we believed that the Nroth wanted to abolish slavery

[@isaiahbrains8039]

God bless Edgerton! The only monument that moves!

[@LadyYautjaSpacePirate]

Definitely! 🙏

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

I really admire that black patriot man. I have a huge ton of respect on him!

[@klampers]

He literally fought to become a slave 😂 it’s so stupid I think he forgot to switch teams when the match started or something

[@Chance57]

Supporting treason is the opposite of patriotism

[@rebeccacampbell585]

And here it is happening again today! This man is a hero to me.

[@brendagrimsley6628]

Why cant blm listen to this man right now!!! Leave the monuments as history and move on!

[@oneprettycookie7446]

Why is it that we are the only race that should forget and move on? The Japanese people and Jews do not, plus got paid! No! We will not forget and move on! It's time America pay for her sins. Times up!

[@brendagrimsley6628]

@@oneprettycookie7446 grow up

[@florencedebear1576]

Because we're watching this: The Truth About the Confederacy in the US by Jeffery Robinson on KZbin.

[@florencedebear1576]

@@oneprettycookie7446 You'll be encouraged by The Truth about the Confederacy in the US by Jeffery Robinson on KZbin. Please go see it.

[@kingloc6042]

@@brendagrimsley6628 traitors should not be celebrated. The Confederates committed treason. If you want to worship these racists, do it in a museum. Tear. Them. Down.

[@Vamanaswastika]

That flag is something that is special to the solidiers. They fought for civil liberty and I believe the flag should be left alone because it has a different meaning to them. Monuments and other artifacts are being removed for true unknown reasons. I live in Toronto Canada and we are under the British rule still. We have to pledge to our Queen as she is still the head of state. When we are sworn in for anything we have to pledge to our Majesty. These things have a history and mean something (good or bad). We can't change history, but history should be shown and told. Removing flags and statues is killing the past of how we are now in the future. I'm a mixed colored man, British born with German/Indian parents. I love knowing my families history on both ends. Good or bad.

[@hermanmiller3708]

That flag is something that is special to the TRAITORS. Their reasons for fighting is a matter of written record. The reason they fought is outlined to some extent in every article of succession AS THE PRESERVATION OF SLAVERY.

[@AV57]

They did not fight for civil liberty. They explicitly stated in the secession documents repeatedly that they fought to preserve the institution of slavery. The officers, the enlisted men, and the wives of the South all wrote at the time of the war letters expressing their disgust and fear at the idea of free blacks walking amongst them. We even have documents showing that the Confederate politicians gleefully spoke of gobbling up frontier land and since they were no longer a part of the Union, they wouldn’t have to worry about the Northerners outvoting them over the slavery issue. They even had designs of invading Mexico and Cuba to bring slavery there. Please, do not fall for this revisionist Confederate crap.

[@Vamanaswastika]

@@AV57 Yes I understand your points. However, all flags around the world came with massive human losses. Good or bad. In order to establish any flag around the world it came with a price. Death and destruction. The British flag waves high and proud, yet they basically ruled the world (including America) at one point. I am British. The America flag is the same scenario. They invaded many countries through historic events and brought genocide and other catastrophic deathly elements. We can sit here all day and dispute one flag after another, however, the major point here is leave the Confederate flag as all other flags around the world are left alone.

[@AV57]

SS, I see no good reason to leave the flag of a traitorous nation that killed hundreds of thousands of Americans so that they could own black people as if they were doorknobs on publicly owned American land.

[@That_wolf]

He is one of the few who actually knows the true history about the south

[@yankeevsgreyback4861]

Yea, no

[@jonathanescalante4611]

The Conferdate states of the americas traitors to the core and taking the most massive L in history bruh

[@fidelgarcia1370]

True live uncle Ruckus right here!

[@judgewilliams1001]

In the living flesh!!!

[@stefnaad]

Tell the truth Sir!! Don’t let any stop you speaking truth!

[@WyteXLighting]

Thank god for this man we all need to join him rebel yell [>

[@yankeevsgreyback4861]

No lmao

[@williamrathwell766]

I am a Canadian I wish people read and learn about propaganda. Great video. To forget the past are lessons lost. And not all history is in books.

[@mr.fahrenheit7009]

I wish I could join him im also black

[@renstarhurst3302]

That fact you have to say your Black, tells your a Fool or a DAMN liar...SMH

[@mr.fahrenheit7009]

@@renstarhurst3302 why do you people always question my race?

[@thewrightstuff7971]

@@mr.fahrenheit7009 Because you don't agree with them and they look for any way to silence you including your race. Also not to mention the ones who cry racism are actually the ones who are racist

[@ibobeko4309]

@@mr.fahrenheit7009 becoz you have NAZI NAME that is why. No Normal BLACK PERSON would choose a NAZI NAME but a white SUPREMACY would. schönen Tag noch du Nazi Schwein

[@mr.fahrenheit7009]

@@ibobeko4309 its just a name stop freaking out about a YT name

[@pedrorodriguez2914]

I've never seen the Confederate flag different from the Marines,Air Force,Army,Navy and Coast Guard flags,they identify an organization .😎🌴🐊🇺🇸🇵🇷

[@db60615]

All this defending for people that wouldn't allow you to step foot in their houses, drink from the same water fountain, or use the same bathroom as you a few decades ago......

[@Mrslargin]

That came because the democrats, also known as the dixiecrats wanted control. This was quite the conspiracy. I suggest you look it up.

[@Lily_Samson]

Beautifully said....God bless this amazing soldier!!

[@abnerwhitewaterduck6723]

Kudos to this man! :) In fact, I had ancestors from both side, and interestingly, my Union ancestors were less opposed to slavery than the CSA ones were. I went to school in the 90's, and it was in Colorado, yet no one taught me that the slavery was the root of the civil war. It wasn't until the turn of the century that this myth came up.

[@yankeevsgreyback4861]

It’s not a myth. The Lost Cause narrative is a myth. Read the documents that the Confederate States produced. The main cause was always slavery. And I highly doubt your CSA ancestors were more opposed to slavery than your union ones. That’s just historically untenable and, as a genealogist, it’s near impossible to have direct info on their specific viewpoints and whether they were opposed or not. All CSA soldiers knew they were fighting to protect slavery.

[@KnowEyes]

What an amazing,articulate gentleman! God bless him!

[@Danny.tommy76]

Articulate? 😂Wonder if you would use that word if he wasn’t Black. 😐

[@KnowEyes]

Danny Tommy you are the complete opposite of "articulate ". This gentleman would run circles around your pea brain. 😂😂😂

[@Danny.tommy76]

knoweyes name calling is reserved for the ignorant. Luckily you don’t decide who God blesses. So I’ll snatch the one you sent him and route it back to you. You need it!

[@KnowEyes]

Danny Tommy ❤️

[@BarnesBarnes-uy7zr]

I TRULY AGREE!!! I support and fly my confederate flag PROUDLY!!!!

[@cu7204]

Traitors to America

[@chris135x]

@@cu7204 Imagine being offended by a flag.... And "traitors" by WHAT standards??

[@dqsimpson5331]

If the monument could talk, would it call me the N word? Take it down.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

That makes no sense.

[@Supernimo735]

​@@MeadeSkeltonMusiclike your life

[@crystalr7602]

Mr. Edgerton, I have been following your plight for a couple years now. I pray you are doing well and someone is following in your footsteps. I'm so damned tired of these people who have to make a political statement out of the flying of the Confederate Flag. I'm deathly afraid of putting mine out as in my neighborhood, ignorance runs rampant here as well as in most of Pittsburgh, PA as well as the rest of the state. The "I get it but....." crowd needs to stop being cowards like they are. I support all the Confederate history and I admire those who can show it. I want to show it too but I risk way too much to prove a point. I've had windows broken and my car was seriously vandalized. I am beaten into submission because I have no support and cops here do nothing about it. Truly a sad period in our country.......

[@sethgravley6995]

Same here

[@thebandit979]

I know this comment is old but if I was you I would move to a rural part of the state since generally most rural areas even in Northern States tend to be more Confederate friendly than cities. Here in Georgia you see confederate flags all the time and nobody cares for the most part

[@ssmall4164]

No one feels sorry for you. Sure as hell not me. The confederate flag represents the south that fought for slverly to prevail. How the fuk is it just about souther pride? You mentally challenged dogs

[@jefferygreene9722]

The irony is black confederate soldiers were not fighting for their freedom. They had no choice caused they were still held as slaves by their masters. Run away or freed black soldiers of the Union had a choice and they truly fought to KEEP their freedom. Huge difference.

[@FalconsFanForever]

why didnt the confederate choose to want other human beings as slaves anyway why couldnt they just let them go and treat them as equals why hanged them from trees

[@lokimyers8750]

The real irony is that a black man was the first legal slave owner in the United states

[@ScoutPL]

Just wondering, if the war was all about slavery, and it started in 1861, correct? Why was the Emancipation Proclamation not until 1863???

[@lokimyers8750]

@@ScoutPL “I will say then that I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races,” ........Abraham Lincoln

[@jefferygreene9722]

Dave Newman check the history -Lincoln reason for ordering the emancipation of the slaves in 1863 two years into the war was to allow Union Army to capture and take as quoted “contraband Property” albeit human property away from the newly formed Confederates states. This was done to further damaged the confederate cause. The back end of this executive order was to halt the fugitive slave order law since after emancipation was issued run away slaves in the north could not be consider fugitive slaves captured and return to their masters. You also should know soon after emancipation Lincoln established black military units,i.e. the famous 54th Massachusetts unit (see movie Glory).

[@Nikki-wo5dr]

Thank you Sir for your outstanding service courage of protecting and supporting our country. Good bless you. Trump2020

[@florencedebear1576]

Here's the truth: The Truth about the Confederacy in the US by Jeffery Robinson. on KZbin. I dare you to watch it.

[@davidjohn438]

GOD bless America and GOD bless you and the Southland, Mr. H. K. EDGERTON

[@robschannel4512]

Should we dismiss this man because he says things that fly against our opinions? Or learn the truth for ourselves. Im going to study history because this is new to me. I also heard that many Blacks fought for the confederacy. Study it for yourself.

[@robschannel4512]

@Cue ball There's only one history, it is what it is, I don't want to dishonor those in the past with lie's. I would hug you right back.

[@kerentolbert5448]

You should take your own advice, study history before you take opinions over facts. How do you discern fact from fiction? Seem the Confederate government and its soldiers had an issue with blacks serving in their army, since it undermined the notion that they are not capable of performing complex tasks and they are not their equal.

[@oscarcordero7811]

He is a good man,God bless him

[@JohnJohnson-pq4qz]

"the confederate army was an interrogated army"- this poor guy is simply nuts and may have mental issues.

[@ZealousPower]

Where's your argument?

[@jefferycook7202]

God bless him and his family may the good Lord watch over him always

[@dark_unit2409]

they literally state in ther constitution that their country was founded on the superiority of the white race and slavery

[@christophera556]

@@dark_unit2409 I'm not American but from what I have read the confederacy was based on slavery and well let's face it white supremacy this old guy is probably a bit senile.

[@PurebreedFLA]

".....If only they knew they were slaves" SMH. That is sad to watch.

[@BeachMongoose]

Oh, did this man destroy your conformed history...? That's what's really sad to watch.

[@markgupton1313]

You're a slave too. You just don't realize it.

[@elbob3631]

He is free.

[@dtbredhalf5823]

Extremely

[@ambu6478]

Thank you Sir for sharing the truth... even if many people don't want to hear/believe it !

[@MikeSmith-go8wk]

Thank you good person for trying to defend history.

[@florencedebear1576]

What is he defending? Watch "The Truth About the Confederacy in the US" by Jeffery Robinson on KZbin

[@charlesnash2748]

This is one terrific person. Now this gentleman knows history, unlike the mobs pulling over statues of historic figures they know nothing about.

[@florencedebear1576]

Here's something to Know about: The Truth about the Confederacy in the US by Jeffery Robinson on KZbin. It will lay it all out for you

[@basengelblik5199]

You do know that part of the integrated army wasn't a voluntary army?

[@rlm9825]

We should all be afraid of what is going on today 😬

[@florencedebear1576]

Ooooo I'm scared I tell you horrified FRIGHTENED GEEKED BUG EYEDeeeeeeeeeeee

[@james44mag31]

@@florencedebear1576 everyone in this country should have to do at least one year in the military! You're living proof!

[@midwestgrammar2941]

Jesus take the wheel

[@ubekewl454vernon2]

RLM yes but so many ignorant gullible people out there can't see the forest for the trees. This country is in big trouble.

[@catfish957]

God Bless H, K. Edgerton. To the ignorant masses..... Thoughts and demographics change with time Don't be sad in a 150 years when future descendants start tearing down MLK and BLM monuments,

[@snakey934Snakeybakey]

MLK and BLM should not be equated.

[@Islamisthecultofsin]

@@snakey934Snakeybakey I just found out that the real BLM wants to work with the police. It was started by a black man. A group started years later by two white guys used his organization's name wants to abolish the police and is trying to destroy his organization!

[@bowhunting1013]

All it’s going to take is for one little snowflake to get offended , I just hope they know , that being offended works both ways , it might be something they don’t want taking way next time, because the law won’t stop it

[@broderickhunt5388]

Hopefully in 150 years racism won't be an issue. If racist items were put in a museum I wouldn't have to see it and the people who are so proud of it could go see it when ever they wanted too. We would love to not have to push BLM! We would love not being lynched! The reason we have to was witnessed when George Floyd was murdered!

[@snakey934Snakeybakey]

@@Islamisthecultofsin however noble their original intentions were, they have devolved into something cancerous, just like the KKK devolved into a racist cancerous organization, despite the original intentions of NBF

[@michaelmcgee8543]

Banning the bigoted side of history is illiberal ,but, your denying the fact that the slaves where force into the wasted cause by their en slavers and free blacks taking side against ending slavery was also illiberal.

[@ericburton4705]

You were who Malcolm X was talking about

[@james44mag31]

Malcolm X said Beware the white liberals and the Democrats!

[@whoami30204]

@@james44mag31 malcolm X was a socialist and was positive of mao zedong.

[@gazaneagles]

gosh you guys still remember Malcolm X and his sayings!

[@SvenskNationalist2000]

Good man

[@BlueboyIvyandRubythedogs.]

I'm a proud Confederate Tejano my ancestors fought for the Confederate army of Texas God bless the South Dixieland

[@donovanlocust1106]

Your ancestors fought to own Black people.

[@ballardevans8425]

I remember. Seeing this man in Asheville n.c in the 1980s and thought what a man . Think u sir for being a voice in a wilderness of lies about our history

[@joshuabanner8542]

That was nice to see, not many people stand like he did...

[@justmejm]

This is very interesting and a contradiction in itself. Him- He loves the Confederate flag cuz that's his heritage Also him - if the Confederacy his ancestors and himself would still be enslaved to this day. The bottom line is I don't know why people saved the Confederate flag is not racist just be honest and speak facts don't give out fake news.... it's racist it came from Americans who broke away from America and fought against America and lost.... now people can feel the way they want to feel about a flag that's their prerogative but keep it real don't pretend that it isn't racist just cuz it's somebody's Heritage doesn't mean it's not racist.

[@jamesjoste8655]

God bless you

[@dark_unit2409]

they literally state in ther constitution that their country was founded on the superiority of the white race and slavery

[@rondaldeuley5043]

​@@dark_unit2409 Union Stated: liberty and justice for all and we saw how that worked.

[@smokeyniles4745]

Yes amen god bless you we need history teachers like you!!

[@kerentolbert5448]

The same type of public history teachers the antebellum South had.

[@smokeyniles4745]

@Charlie Sosa its history look it up

[@craigwubben6973]

@@smokeyniles4745 I looked it up. Confederate army didn't integrate until March 1865 out of pure desperation. They were out of white men to draft. Union army had integrated long before. The problem you seem to have is believing what you want to be true instead of actually reading books objectively. Glad I could help!

[@gregoryblake3377]

@@craigwubben6973 who in their right mind would fight to stay a gd slave integration my ass why even bother with someone who believes this crazy stuff.

[@smokeyniles4745]

@@craigwubben6973 get over yourself already to some people there ancestors fought and died for the flag black white whatever I'm sick of hearing all you whinny crybabies. Just go erase history then!! We will repeat it!!

[@theeverydayguylcw9075]

This man knows more about our history than than our own race!

[@JohnJohnson-pq4qz]

In fact he seems to 'know" a history that no one else knows...or can know....because he made it up.

[@Hunter-mu7sp]

Thank you sir!!

[@richardspence763]

This needs to be on all the tv's around the world

[@florencedebear1576]

I'd rather see this: on KZbin The Truth About the Confederacy in the US with Jeffery Robinson.

[@derickkeaton5440]

It's really sad that the history of our Country is being erased. Like it or not the civil war was brother vs brother. Family member vs. Family member. North vs South. These war monuments should be left alone an cherished. Instead we have a bunch of ignorant lawmakers standby an allow this. All Americans have equal rights, before you judge someone or call them a racist maybe you should take a look at yourself? If you are lazy an want something for free, Your the problem . Nothing in life is free unless you were born into wealth. The majority of Americans work for what they have.

[@JouMaxu]

I love this man

[@kenhawkins623]

God bless you Sir it's our heritage

[@florencedebear1576]

Yes it is. Watch The Truth About the Confederacy in the US by Jeffery Robinson on KZbin

[@kenhawkins623]

@Stacey Donald you dont know What your talking about. Your just à hatful trash talker