How Machiavellian was Walter White?

In this episode we will evaluate the answer to the question, how Machiavellian was Walter White, aka Heisenberg, by following along his journey into the underworld through five stages.
His personality and initial attempt to enter the drug trade, his short time with Tuco Salamanca, his second attempt on his own, his time with Gus Fring, and his final attempt at being the top guy.
Breaking Bad episode.

[@user-cs7ns1rq2x]

walter white never had the makings of a varsity athlete

[@bobbythotimus1184]

He wanted it one way, but it was the other way

[@Skater711]

Hey, junior said that to tony in the HBO series The Sopranos. Thats such a funny reference!

[@Void7.4.14]

​@@bobbythotimus1184In the end he was just another prag.

[@gucci_meme4250]

​@@Skater711Charles schwab over here

[@dr3dg352]

Small hands, that was his problem.

[@Hornetog9vp]

He never became heisenberg. He was always heisenberg.

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

Agreed. He was always Heisenberg since episode 1. He just hadn't embraced his role for criminality until he let Jane die which was his most defining moment and a truly Machiavellian move.

[@bullywhispers9544]

I disagree. The makings are there, but one scene shows he wasn't always Heisenberg. Im pretty sure Im gonna make an episode out of this, so I wont get into it here, but thats definitely one of the views that I would evaluate. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed!

[@kanjicynical]

@@bullywhispers9544he never had a makings of a varsity heisenberg

[@olivermarshall8750]

Nah he definitely changed as a person

[@Grandmaster-Kush]

Damn I wonder how long until we get something like Breaking Bad again

[@tony_dogs]

Better Call Saul surpassed it

[@Grandmaster-Kush]

@@tony_dogs I prefered the cast of Breaking Bad and the focus on cartel / drug trade criminality over white collar law that occupied a very large part of early season BCS

[@davidsmyth4184]

I think it could be a while

[@MrYac-ie8ie]

@@tony_dogs i was agreeing for a while, but i really disliked the final season so i think BB pulled ahead again for me,

[@localfatty4364]

Such a deep comment

[@DizzyDaDon]

It goes without saying that we DEFINITELY need a Machiavellian video on Heisenberg. Would love for you to do more analysis on BB/BCS period

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

Yay. I've been waiting for a video like this. Hopefully you get to Gus Fring next.

[@bullywhispers9544]

Probably, but Ive also been toying with the idea of making Gus the subject of the first 48 laws of power episode that is just one person, so Im not sure which I would do first. Thanks for watching!

[@princeale1206]

Yes it’s something I’d be interested in seeing.

[@laurenpeterson9510]

Not MacGyver! lol

[@Land_shark1]

Definitely do an analysis on when you think Walter White transformed into Heisenberg.

[@flakkakut1656]

Around Tuco imo

[@bernielomax4702]

He was always that individual. The show gives us numerous hints at it. The Walt we meet in the pilot is the transformation. It’s Heisenberg after multiple legit avenues failing due to his innate egotism and as such he’s transformed by resignation. The cancer diagnosis allows him to shed that and the drug business turned out to be the ideal business for his various traits.

[@TheJofrica]

@@bernielomax4702Note that Walt asked how much money is involved in meth when he saw Hank’s bust on tv, BEFORE he even had a diagnosis and ostensibly needed money for treatment. He was interested in the money already at that point

[@BobLoblowLawFirm]

Heisenberg finally knocked on Bully Whispers’ door. Great as always!

[@kanjicynical]

Do a Machiavellian video on lalo salamanca

[@bullywhispers9544]

I will. Thanks for watching!

[@brianhiggins7204]

First as always great video I'd love to see bully Whispers take on Walter White becoming Heisenberg

[@azimsiddiqui4773]

bro you gotta do more breaking bad content, also have any advice on how to start a yt channel?

[@bullywhispers9544]

What kind of channel? Thanks for watching!

[@_zigger_]

Dunno about machiavellian, but he was based af

[@An_actual_walrus]

Walter White did nothing wrong…his only crime was being based.

[@MrN0where]

Nice vid on Walt! Hope to see more of Breaking Bad characters.

[@Quack_attack_]

I believe Walt's reaction to the death of spooge was geniune... He didn't mean for Jesse to kill him

[@Cbart23]

Okay Waltuh.

[@TheJofrica]

No, Tuco’s ability was pure ruthlessness

[@davidsmyth4184]

So, Heisenberg, Willie Overall and Fielder Gold walk into a buzz saw. Possibly . The interior decorator said" I'll suck ya cawk , ill suck all ya cawks" & Peter said" I can see ya house from heah"

[@Dan_Ben_Michael]

Walter was Machiavellian in the common parlance that he was a cunning, unscrupulous and devious schemer but he wasn’t in the true sense of applying Machiavelli’s philosophy and principles.

[@guygrefvhuuh]

i fucking love your channel man, just found it

[@pedrov.8087]

Would you consider making a video on machiavellianism itself, instead of machiavellian characters? I think it would be a very interesting video

[@ziofrank5635]

Can you do other breaking bad videos? About the law of power and the analysis of the other character

[@bullywhispers9544]

I will. Thanks for watching!

[@NOway264]

Could you make a Video about Gustavo Fring, Saul Fring and Mike Ehrmanntraut?

[@sydsour7338]

Please do some Top Boy characters 🙏🏾

[@HotdogDestiny]

Can you please make one about Young Sheldon?? 🙏🙏🙏

[@hannibalbarca7902]

Hey, have you ever watched Oz? I'd love seeing your take on Ryan O'Riley as part of this series.

[@jonathanbenoza8136]

The prince was not a manual, it was satirical critique of power hungry leaders. The movie american psycho os similar.

[@peppolobuondelmonte]

And if anyone should say: Machiavellian, I answer: "Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius" aka "The Prince" unabridged

[@rp4464]

Have you ever considered doing Machiavellian Monday episodes on characters from Game of Thrones (show, not book)?. Tywin, Cersei, Littlefinger etc. all exhibit Machiavellian characteristics.

[@bullywhispers9544]

Throne theories. I posted a couple episodes then had to take a break, but should be up and running again in November. Thanks for watching

[@maxten1132]

Who’s more dangerous Walt or Tony? If they were committed to killing one another who would pull it off?

[@michaelfetter5413]

I'm imagining a scenario where they simultaneously get an alert, "He is trying to kill you, you must kill him." If you look at determination to live and to accomplish the goal, I think they're equal. Speed of action (i.e. jumping right on the task) I think they're equal. Tony has more help than Walt, which could be huge, and Tony could definitely destroy Walt if it got to close quarters or physical contest. Walt's advantages are his knowledge of chemistry, and as the finale shows us, ability to rig traps/use devices. Walt might end up using a poison gas or something Tony would have no access too. I think where they are different might even out. So next you have to think of who would have the high ground. i.e. would Walt try to kill Tony outside the Bing, or hope to lure Tony to his house, or bait him out? I think Walt would want to be on the defensive if possible. I think Tony would have better access to reconnaissance/intel on where Walt is, as well as hold a better perimeter than Walt. Once you penetrated Walt's perimeter it might be dangerous, but Tony has more other men to use to help him. I give the advantage to Tony because of his crew, and how immediately he can access them. Walt doesn't own Gus's men, Mike isn't willing to die for Walt. Christopher would probably be willing to kidnap Walter Jr. and Skyler or something if that's what it took.

[@joksa969]

I think Tony. If Walt had Tony's resources I think he'd win. Much more decisive and intelligent. Hand on hand fight, Tony would split him in half.

[@thecowboy9698]

Considering how Walt orchestrated the killing of those guys locked up within just a few minutes, and how he took down Gus, my money is on Walt.

[@johnherbert1431]

They are different kinds of danger I think. Tony is a brute force kind of brawler with a lot of resources, and muscle. While Walt has used his genius to help him defeat much stronger people than Tony. Such as Gus. And as cool as Tony soprano is, I don't think you can even compare him with Gus

[@darthvader9235]

Hey can you make one for nucky tompson 😁

[@maryhildreth754]

I really wish somebody would do some kind of series about Sons of Anarchy.

[@yourztruly8255]

Gus fring next

[@rosariolake1810]

do Thomas Shelby next

[@rosewasnttaken]

how flockavelian was he tho

[@adenosine2electricboogaloo647]

Have you made one of these on Gus Fring?

[@bullywhispers9544]

He is next, but I am debating between doing a Machiavellian episode on him and a 48 laws of power episode focused solely on him. I haven't done a 48 laws video focused on one person with all the laws before, so Im not sure how that would turn out. Thanks for watching!

[@adenosine2electricboogaloo647]

@@bullywhispers9544 I'm looking forward to whatever Gus video you make

[@cartermanjohn7702]

Very allegorical.

[@seanboston869]

Subscribing for more breaking bad and better call Saul content

[@sir_fapalot]

Before watching, almost not at all. He completely fucked up his relationship with Gus and traumatized and abused Jesse which brought him down in the end. If we're comparing, Tony did a much better job keeping Christopher close and trying to keep him loyal.

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

So Tony Soprano is more of an Anti-Hero while Walter White is essentially a Villain.

[@ShiddyKong]

I respectfully disagree with the bit about Tony. I think this video shows that Tony didn’t do a good job keeping Christopher close kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWLLdnqEr6t3fNksi=_Z_4nufM84fx_f9k That said, the reason Christopher doesn’t kill Tony is that he’s afraid to kill a boss (which, you know, better to be feared if you ask prince match a vell)

[@sir_fapalot]

​@@ShiddyKong obviously yeah he killed him but he at least made smart moves is what I'm saying. Like making Chris kill that ex cop.

[@DanJuega]

@@sir_fapalotNah. He lost Christopher by the end.

[@snippetandvideogames2350]

he's a sigma male

[@wellsborie6897]

I never bought Jesse and Walt's relationship. Seemed unearned.

[@identityMF]

I love the channel, but literally can’t stand the name “Bully Whispers”.

[@michaelfetter5413]

stupid comment. The content makes the name. His name could be Pee Wee Herman and it wouldn't matter.

[@fishstix6976]

​@@michaelfetter5413put some respect on pee wees name and don't use it in vain!

[@DrGaslight187]

How do y’all know that Gus and the other villains were bad from the start? You never get their POVs like you do Walter. If y’all didn’t know Walt’s background and met him the way you met the other villains then you would say he was bad from the start too.

[@stairwaytoheaven8]

I always saw Walter as a true machiavellian, putting his genius intellect and strategic thinking, also his planning which is 10 steps ahead of everyone and aboslute cunning, he honestly perceived that his actions were perfomed in the greater good, be it if he justified that it was for the good of his family or otherwise, he always justified his immorality by claiming that it was for the best and that the result of said action is positive and beneficial for everyone.