THIS THE ONE! | Tom MacDonald & Adam Calhoun - "American Flags" (REACTION!!!)

[@TomMacDonaldOfficial]

Was waiting on this one coach. Loved it. And nova says thanks for the flowers 🙏🏻 She went hard!!!

[@mandelaeffectresidue2822]

But where were ya at 😂😂 🔥🙌

[@mylesh4406]

Big fan tom you're a real one

[@H3llN0pe]

Top notch work man, that beat was disgusting!

[@michaellancaster7092]

10 year vet, would love to meet you one day tom!

[@ruralandroid4984]

One million fire emojis to you Tom!

[@sinnirr]

"When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson I'm a vet, 11B3P, with the 82nd. 2A should be exercised by EVERYONE, with specific exceptions that shouldn't need explanation. #HangOverGang

[@TWP13]

13F 82nd AA vet. 2A all day.

[@shawnlantto6900]

thank you for your service... Both of my dads are vets and both of my grandfathers were Vets

[@fishingwithbdawg3620]

AIRBORNE!!! BROTHA

[@TheRyseLife]

Love and gratitude for the 82nd! Thank you and all your brothers for your service, sir.

[@HeatherP419]

Exactly why they don't teach the Bill of Rights or the Constitution in schools anymore. You can't conceive of rights you were never taught you had.

[@Xavier_Destalis]

Certified Firearms instructor in Tennessee, most of my students the last few years have been black folks fresh out the cities trying to get used to the culture in rural areas, and so many of them understanding why everyone carries out in the fields and the warehouses. Had this little lady, I shit you not coach, she couldn't have ridden the rides at a down market carnival. Real little woman. She was talking about how gun were nothing more than tools of oppression. I told her to let me teach her this history of both the US and of Firearms, and she actually listened. She became my best student that month, outshooting many of my instructors and damn near keeping up with me. She now advocates for people to learn personal defense, both martially and with weapons. She's after me to join her Taekwondo group. Guns aren't evil. I've seen many types of people, black, white, brown and yellow, that bond over a love of firearms. Never once seen someone get bent outta shape cause someone else looked different at the range. We all people. Nothing else matters.

[@amberparker91]

💯💯

[@higherlearning1013]

Well said And keep opening minds and eyes with history so our freedoms don't become a thing of yesterday because when that happens the rest go with it.... Though the 2nd has already been so watered down its treasonous

[@ryantannar5301]

Guns have the potential to oppress but also liberate

[@higherlearning1013]

@@ryantannar5301 the only way they can lead to oppression is for one group to have and not the other....

[@clonearmy77]

@@higherlearning1013 Remember that "democracy" is two wolves and a sheep at the table, voting on what's for dinner. A republic is where the sheep is armed.

[@martinfd1975]

Tom, Adam, Nova!!! You killed it... As a veteran, you managed to bring a tear to my eye... I would love to meet all 3 of you one day just to shake your hands.. Keep doing what you're doing for our country!!! I salute you....

[@topaz6959]

Makes a grown man shed a tear to see people still care for this country as I was raised to be, Land of the free, home of the brave. Much love brothers.

[@marybuhs9741]

My patients who only say they are 92ish always remind me, this is not Amercia any more. Almost everyday they listen to the news and they say Amercia is not anymore. SO where is the generation that will stand up to fight for FREEDOM? My patients fought for our freedoms,that have now slipped and never mind gone away. Peoples great grandmother and grandmother's and fathers are still waiting for the young non socialists youth to stand up.

[@Jriley6670]

​@marybuhs9741 Trust we are here. We are just quietly loading up for what's to come. We will gladly die to fight the upcoming tyranny that's taking place.

[@jo-qp7mz]

Land of the free because of the brave!

[@mercurialshift5793]

@@marybuhs9741You better hope your future is socialist. That’s America’s only hope.

[@mercurialshift5793]

@@Jriley6670What tyranny are you experiencing? You getting bombed? Imprisoned? Shot for protesting? Has the press been shut down yet? I’d love to hear about this tyranny. I’m more worried about the cost of living going up because of the rich American bastards who use the world economy as their playground.

[@Flyforawhiteguy1982]

This song.... if dont make you feel patriotic then you are dead to the country you live in. This gave me chills and got me hyped up.

[@Rock-DT]

As a Veteran, I approve this message.

[@hollyd65]

Thank you for your service! ❤🇺🇸

[@buckshot637]

Appreciate you

[@morbiddadbod]

Lmao neither of those g.i. joe cosplayers served

[@buckshot637]

@@morbiddadbod you mad?

[@thatpopcorn4972]

As a scandinavian i still thank you for your service. Soldier to another

[@ManSittinNext2DaMan]

"When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." -Thomas Jefferson

[@jonnyhampsmire9927]

Thank god someone else made this statement! Its simple as that, tyranny is when people are afraid to speak or act due to the government. Revolution!

[@DaniGerbe14]

Amen to this comment❤

[@caleighhraee]

Also tyranny from an invasion

[@RitaMae13]

Amen to your comment

[@raphmcafee]

Something that doesn't get talked a lot in regards to the 2A and that is *sovereignty.* From chatGPT before it got extremely biased: When the Founding Fathers spoke of "the people could assert their sovereignty," they referred to the idea that the ultimate source of political authority and power in the new nation rested with the citizens. The concept of sovereignty in the context of the American Revolution and the creation of the United States was closely tied to the principles of popular sovereignty and self-governance. In the traditional European model of governance, power was concentrated in the hands of monarchs or ruling elites, who held authority by divine right or hereditary claims. However, the Founding Fathers rejected this notion and believed that political legitimacy came from the consent of the governed, not from any divine or inherited right. They embraced the idea of popular sovereignty, which asserted that the people, as a collective body, were the true source of political power. In other words, the government derived its legitimacy and authority from the will of the people it governed. The citizens, through their participation and representation in the democratic process, could shape the laws and institutions that governed their lives. This idea of sovereignty was deeply intertwined with the concept of individual rights and liberties, as the Founding Fathers sought to create a system that protected the rights of individuals while promoting the common good. The Second Amendment, as part of the Bill of Rights, was seen as a critical safeguard for maintaining the people's sovereignty. It recognized the right of the people to keep and bear arms, which was instrumental in empowering them to protect themselves, their families, and their communities. The ability of the people to be armed was not just about self-defense against criminals or foreign invaders but also about preserving the citizens' ability to resist any potential future government that might infringe upon their liberties. The Founding Fathers saw the armed citizenry as a check on potential abuses of power by the government, ensuring that the government would always be accountable to the people it governed. By having the means to defend themselves and their rights, the people could actively participate in shaping the course of the nation, thereby asserting their sovereignty in the political landscape. In conclusion, the notion of "the people could assert their sovereignty" meant that the power and authority of the government emanated from the consent of the governed. It emphasized the people's role as the ultimate decision-makers and highlighted their right to bear arms as a means to protect their liberties and participate actively in the governance of the new nation.

[@prizemusic419]

The reaction everyone was waiting for 😂🔥🔥🔥

[@cggc5871]

Ye(go)at enslaves dis willical dillical cornball n the rest of the rapgame negative difficulty😹👎

[@riptide3899]

hell yeah!!!

[@brycelee02]

Yuup

[@Skyler_hogfam]

Yepp I’ve been waiting since Friday

[@bullish_mf9229]

Haha I have checked a few times today to see if I missed a notification.

[@Xrayxx23]

You’re absolutely 100%. The issue isn’t the firearm. It’s the people who have them in their possession that uses it for the wrong reasons.

[@andig2218]

Right - any conservatives? Most of us just target practice, make rounds and hunt.

[@kiing_tchalla444]

It's also the question of why so many people mentally ill walking around wanting to shoot stuff up

[@Bicbawsaq]

​@kiing_tchalla444 it's just the tool they chose.....could be anything like a bomb. The tool is irrelevant

[@ClaymorePunter]

95% of all shootings including mass shootings happen in gun-free zones.....

[@charliebates9098]

"Shall not be infringed" no matter who you are ... I did two years in prison for violence, had mental problems and did a lot of bad stuff... That was 20 years ago now I have been married for 19 2 kids and been at the same job for 10 years... Yet I can't vote or own a firearm do you think that's fair? Technically I am one of those people you're talking about am I not allowed to protect my family?

[@HotShotR2DG]

Fathered by a man who served, fought and died as a proud American. All 3 of his boys right behind him... waving that AMERICAN FLAG!!!

[@mjschorn4516]

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸❤️

[@a.j.9797]

❤

[@GWxve]

im from africa but God bless you man

[@josiaghylnd2024]

When a born and raised canadian has more patriotism for America than a large percentage of born and raised Americans. You know it's time for things to change. Bless these two and those that promote the fight. Thank you, Shaq.

[@YoungBuckGaming]

Took a year sir but we got u to exactly 69 likes😂

[@mrknickersgaming]

This is hands down the best American anthem I've heard IMHO. 3rd gen veteran and I'm loving the patriotism growing around this song. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🦅🦅😎

[@mjschorn4516]

Thank you for your service! ❤️🇺🇸

[@mommabear4232]

IM CANADIAN AND THIS SONG EMPOWERS ME, NOVA NEEDS A HUGE AWARD FOR HER TALENT, DAMN GIRLS AWESOME

[@mavnskittles2139]

tom is Canadian so its a little funny from him

[@mrwoody1413]

@@mavnskittles2139what’s funny? Tom is from Canada but he is an American.. He loves this country more than a lot of people born in America..

[@mrwoody1413]

I agree. She doesn’t get the recognition she deserves. She’s incredibly talented and hard working. I love Tom and his music but without Nova I don’t think he’d be where he is. They’re an awesome team.

[@mavnskittles2139]

@@mrwoody1413 it’s funny because he’s not American he lives in Canada and is Canadian.

[@ryanbaumgart9837]

So he’s in the military?

[@MaryJones-vo5nz]

I am an 80 year old woman, if someone comings in my house at 3 in the morning they are going to see a barrel shinning in the moonlight, I will lay them out. Love Tom and Adam. Thanks man.

[@Ewil.Bluetooth]

Ha! 😄 I love your style, Ma'am. Greetings and well wishes from the frozen north on the other side of the globe.

[@danielnln]

youngins.. Mary is what we say 'a Lady' Mary gives fair warning to any would be home invaders, before she lays them out.

[@MaryJones-vo5nz]

Thanks, God Bless@@danielnln

[@cindyorr1303]

My Daddy didn't raise no fool. H always told me if in ever had to point a weapon at someone-- don't just wound them, make it count.

[@JozieWales420]

Power to the people

[@mudflapsmoviereviews]

This beat went harder than I expected it to! Proud to be an American! 🔥

[@pennytipp]

When I took my gun safety class last year, there were 5 of us in this particular class - me, a black man, and 3 older black ladies (60’s, one maybe 70)!!! I was happy to see so many ladies taking the class. I shot guns, mainly hunting rifles, when I was younger so I had a good base of knowledge of safety but had never shot handguns and now I’m the proud responsible owner of one!

[@ralphiebalzan1112]

Key word " responsible " don't be another name on the list!! Don't given nothing to talk about!!

[@TheSinDen]

Mad props to you a respobale gun owner.. Thank you for being safe and protected ..I wish you nothing but happiness

[@josephbrandon549]

Great job! Now, it is your duty to train with you weapon. Practice with it as often as you can, both in shooting and learning how it works and all it's components. Become your own expert. Develop your muscle memory with your weapon and become completely comfortable with it. Welcome to the family.

[@benicholson22]

Coolest verse ever by Tom. The fast flow, the rhythm, and the actual lyrics all slapped together PERFECTLY.

[@Deezy2158]

Tom's best drop to date. 🔥 I'm Pro 2A. And 2A is for everyone. Credit to you for expressing your stance on this issue. Fuck cancel culture.

[@mrwoody1413]

‘Merica 🇺🇸

[@raphmcafee]

Here's something that doesn't get talked a lot or taught in schools in regards to the 2A and that is sovereignty. From chatGPT before it got extremely biased: When the Founding Fathers spoke of "the people could assert their sovereignty," they referred to the idea that the ultimate source of political authority and power in the new nation rested with the citizens. The concept of sovereignty in the context of the American Revolution and the creation of the United States was closely tied to the principles of popular sovereignty and self-governance. In the traditional European model of governance, power was concentrated in the hands of monarchs or ruling elites, who held authority by divine right or hereditary claims. However, the Founding Fathers rejected this notion and believed that political legitimacy came from the consent of the governed, not from any divine or inherited right. They embraced the idea of popular sovereignty, which asserted that the people, as a collective body, were the true source of political power. In other words, the government derived its legitimacy and authority from the will of the people it governed. The citizens, through their participation and representation in the democratic process, could shape the laws and institutions that governed their lives. This idea of sovereignty was deeply intertwined with the concept of individual rights and liberties, as the Founding Fathers sought to create a system that protected the rights of individuals while promoting the common good. The Second Amendment, as part of the Bill of Rights, was seen as a critical safeguard for maintaining the people's sovereignty. It recognized the right of the people to keep and bear arms, which was instrumental in empowering them to protect themselves, their families, and their communities. The ability of the people to be armed was not just about self-defense against criminals or foreign invaders but also about preserving the citizens' ability to resist any potential future government that might infringe upon their liberties. The Founding Fathers saw the armed citizenry as a check on potential abuses of power by the government, ensuring that the government would always be accountable to the people it governed. By having the means to defend themselves and their rights, the people could actively participate in shaping the course of the nation, thereby asserting their sovereignty in the political landscape. In conclusion, the notion of "the people could assert their sovereignty" meant that the power and authority of the government emanated from the consent of the governed. It emphasized the people's role as the ultimate decision-makers and highlighted their right to bear arms as a means to protect their liberties and participate actively in the governance of the new nation.

[@trinimassive1985]

Ever since I started listening to Tom Macdonald he never disappoints. And I started right here listening to him.

[@jakerutherford9204]

Be the sheepdog among the sheep. "Shall not be infringed!" I'm with you Shaq! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@AB-yr2eo]

Tom's flow on this gives me goosebumps literally

[@jacobyrassilon]

Born and raised in the South....my Dad had us shooting guns before we could hardly walk. He had a closet full of guns, not locked up, all loaded, but we never touched them because of the impending ass whooping if we did. A gun is a tool. Set it out on a table and if no one touches it, it will rust. Use it for food or defending yourself it is a thing of good...use it in a foolish way, then it can be a thing of evil...but the same could be said about cars, knives, baseball bats...you name it. It's not the gun that is good or evil, it's the human using it.

[@chrisj4649]

Maybe we should all be allowed to own grenades and rocket launchers. After all, it's not the weapon that is evil, just the person. Maybe we should be allowed to drive tanks in case someone else has one.

[@justinxiao9098]

@@chrisj4649 That's a great idea!!

[@Ren3gade]

@@chrisj4649 Indeed. That is what our founding father's intended. THE PEOPLE have to be able to overthrow a tyrannical government. Even our founding fathers had rifles & automatic weapons back in their day.

[@Milehighsnake98]

@@chrisj4649 I'm all for that. Of course, it actually IS legal to own grenades, rocket launchers and tanks. But you knew that, right?

[@jacobyrassilon]

@@chrisj4649 I don't think your sarcastic little quote is going to go the way you think it is.....)

[@andybrown1002]

Im with you Shaq! My first thought at the end of the video was "Damn, Tom and Adam dropped some fire, but Nova blew it up!" She did so good with this video!

[@UnknwnMind]

Love this song! Tom and Adam crushed it. We all have a right to protect ourselves, and peoples fear of what evil people might do doesn’t trump my right to protect myself.

[@USMC-Ghost]

As a U.S Veteran this song speaks what we veterans think! Great song Adam Calhoun and Tom Macdonald! Also great reaction Shaq! ( my last name is Calhoon and alot of people think im related to Adam, but sadly im not )

[@aarongreen8523]

I am an Army Infantry veteran and there are a lot of angry patriots this truly speaks too. I hope it doesn’t come to what they are talking about, but just because people like me want peace does not mean we forgot how to be violent. All you gonna see’s American flags! Great commentary Shaq as always! Keep up the fire!

[@eric63377]

Thank you for your service. Yes I agree 💯% on everything you said! I hope it don't but if it must I will be with my brothers in arm💪!

[@mjschorn4516]

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸❤️

[@thejoker9201]

11 Bravo Infantry Veteran here I really hope it never comes to that but we must be prepared. like you I swore an oath What else do we have to live for? I would rather die fighting to preserve our freedom then to live under any kind of tyranny. Starting to get the feeling that is what these Globalist tyrants want. Just remember the more these Globalist tyrants apply the screws and over reach the more they reveal their true intentions to the world Including to their own enforcers that may not believe as they do They will have to put down their own internal insurrection within the ranks

[@stanleykeith7863]

Hope there is alot of you sir

[@clydeallen9927]

I'm a Combat Engineer veteran and like you said we want peace but haven't forgotten how to do the patriotic thing and get violent to protect the country we took an oath to protect

[@seaoc6578]

As an American, this shouldn't matter what side you're on politically. This is straight up paitriotism. Straight and absolute 🔥 from Tom and Adam

[@seaoc6578]

And Nova

[@Snarkymamma]

Music bridges a lot of divides. Love Tom and Shaq. This stuff can heal a world.

[@shannonb3365]

Talent, tenacity and truth are unstoppable! 🇺🇸👊🇺🇸

[@trevorwalz3040]

Thanks brother for the reaction. I think we need more black people out here saying that this is ok... 0 racism in this song. 100% patriotism... Hard as hell. Keep doin you!

[@HeatherP419]

An overwhelming majority of the American Flags "reaction" videos in YT search results are on black peoples' channels (with some really great impromptu dancing too, ha ha). You can tell from their facial reactions in the thumbnail that the response is *very* positive. :)

[@susannemac2800]

@@HeatherP419 Yup - Tom's music has caused a massive awakening. It's the most exciting social phenomenon I've ever witnessed!

[@sarahtar]

Every time I start looking for Tom reacts, yt shows me at least 75% nonwhites.

[@HeatherP419]

@@susannemac2800 A social phenomenon--that's such a good way of describing it. It's electrifying to witness. I think one of the reasons so many of us feel chills when listening to "American Flags" is because we feel the presence of the movement known as The Great Awakening. Later, when we try to explain this phenomenon to others who are not awake yet, we will not be able to describe adequately how it felt to witness what is happening now.

[@lincolnford2362]

Any one that loves America and wants to Make America better is my people.

[@samanthaword7564]

Thank you for discussing this. It makes my heart happy to see a solid black man speaking on these issues. Thank you for being part of the change!!! Have a wonderful day, and this song put shivers up my arms. #ISTAND

[@catherinefarrell6238]

I am pro 2nd Amendment. I am a Libertarian and definitely believe we should be living by the Constitution.

[@wendyparker1986]

100%

[@jp0538]

You a real one

[@Alijamaru]

Yes ma'am!!

[@zachariah1990]

@Yulds_Don’t poach off another KZbinr it’s not a good look for your channel. Grow via your content don’t poach.

[@alecneedswork]

Back when it took 5 to load a firearm..

[@timpearce5586]

Hell yeah!!!! With this song and Jason’s new song out there, bros we need to stick together and these do just that. America is beautiful and will not cave. ❤USA

[@texangirl1158]

Growing up, my parents (Navy Veterans) taught my bros n I to respect and use fire arms! I married a Marine and we did the same with our kids. I live in Texas and YES, they will carry to protect themselves!!

[@wldncrzy1971]

Texas knows! 🇺🇸

[@j.johnson8360]

Semper Fi!

[@jase666ify]

It is not necessary in any other Western country.

[@tedprickett8122]

@@jase666ifylol 😂 yeah it is? Look at Canada and what truedue is doing… look at the knife attacks in Germany France and the UK, lol and then the best reason look at Ukraine lol

[@jase666ify]

@tedprickett8122 look at all the school shootings in us.

[@roosteroriginal6458]

Yup - Adam kills it!

[@bruceborneman]

Its about time people show some pride in this beautiful country we have been given by the grace of God!!! Its been hijacked right under our noses and its time we got back to the fundementals that made this country great to begin with❤

[@HeatherP419]

After rereading an account of the American Revolution and noting that the Constitution was considered a covenant with God, I believe it was only by the grace of God that America was born. The Continental Army was a rowdy band of farmers and preachers that by the accounts of our own military were undisciplined and untrained. We were fighting against the most powerful, disciplined and well-armed navy and military in the world. The British had 250-500 warships, we had 27. A good number of soldiers deserted in the beginning of the war. Washington had to convince the *ENTIRE ARMY* to stay on for another 3 months in December 1776, and initially none of the soldiers agreed to renew their contracts. The war came THAT close to it being over. A fog that oddly remained even after daybreak allowed the troops to cross the East River and escape capture. In December 1777, a division commander reported that *one half* of all troops were marching through the snow without shoes (and many shirtless}, hundreds leaving bloody footprints behind. Troops were starving at Valley Forge, where 2,000 of them died from disease and malnutrition. Prior to the Revolution, Washington was the only officer who survived a battle during which 2 horses were shot from under him and 4 musket ball holes were discovered in his jacket, yet his body was unharmed. He was considered "bulletproof." I believe James Madison was absolutely correct when he said, “It is impossible, for the man of pious reflection, not to perceive in it [the Constitutional Convention] a finger of that Almighty Hand, which has been so frequently and signally extended to our relief in the critical stages of the revolution.”

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Add ain't Tom from Canada to begin with. But moved to USA ..to. I'm in Australia bean into hip hop sints b boy day Orly 80 s and around 1994 whanted to move to USA add Australia has all ways. Had USA tv show s hear to Nike and USA movie USA music I only stayed in my cuntry in the end. Cas hip hop got alittle bigger around late 87 88 89 1991 .I all way s felt apart of USA to in Oz Australia Waching on from million miles away. So highly respect USA for Hip Hop music. And the extra new life. Journey it gave me and help me cee thing in a total diffrent way ..to Manny In my own cuntry add I'm. Not the best not the smartest not the dumbest.

[@pamelalorenz7184]

Amen! ❤

[@bulouvusonawalowalo1711]

In God we Trust

[@Baked_intell]

I support guns and appreciate you saying you practice responsibly real talk you got shit to protect and you doing it right. Thank you brother 🙏

[@justindorsch2359]

Love this song from Anderson South Carolina

[@alexabbitt6135]

Love you

[@jjpops6198]

YOOOOOO!!!! Respect for actually voicing your opinion about this subject. Not many are courageous enough to do so, instead are afraid of being canceled.

[@TrapGoblin]

Another banger! We all from the greatest country in the world and SHOULD be proud in it! Black white brown yellow and all shades of any color. Together.

[@MakeLampsQreatAgain]

Tom and ACAL murdered the verses, then brought them back to life and planted an American Flag on them 🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅

[@lagronemikal]

Tom/Adam/Ronnie '24 Make America Straight Again

[@spikebeans9563]

Best❤Description I've read about. Straight fire❤❤❤

[@spikebeans9563]

Best❤Description I've read about. Straight fire❤❤❤

[@ChuckGibbs39]

Mumble (c)rap is over for good now! Tom and Adam said RIP! We need more like them, Eminem and half of Logic

[@tjcuillier7024]

I used to say I would never allow guns in my home. Then I married a hunter, whom had a hunting riffle & Shotgun. When all the riots and spiking crime started happening without enough officers to respond quickly, I finally understood the 2A and support it 100%. We are our own first line of self defense!

[@ninajoy3378]

Omg same!!!!! NOw I'm like Oh hell no. If they have them you vet your ass we will have them!!!!! Locked away safe and secure!!!!! This is AMERICA!!!!!!

[@Finallyfree423]

Welcome aboard, we just want everyone to have the right to defend themselves and their property. It's a God given right

[@BobDobalena]

Yea, a lot of people who are against guns have never been in danger :)

[@kingschreck]

Shaq's face when Tom said "I aint never hit a lady but its pretty hard to tell if you're a girl or a they, them, there's, these, that tho". 😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣

[@deedeemoreno4411]

GOT CHILLS FROM THIS 🇺🇲 THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS 🙏

[@slimrazor2789]

2A and patriotism go hand in hand. Kick ass song!

[@raphmcafee]

Something that doesn't get talked a lot in regards to the 2A and that is *sovereignty.* From chatGPT before it got extremely biased: When the Founding Fathers spoke of "the people could assert their sovereignty," they referred to the idea that the ultimate source of political authority and power in the new nation rested with the citizens. The concept of sovereignty in the context of the American Revolution and the creation of the United States was closely tied to the principles of popular sovereignty and self-governance. In the traditional European model of governance, power was concentrated in the hands of monarchs or ruling elites, who held authority by divine right or hereditary claims. However, the Founding Fathers rejected this notion and believed that political legitimacy came from the consent of the governed, not from any divine or inherited right. They embraced the idea of popular sovereignty, which asserted that the people, as a collective body, were the true source of political power. In other words, the government derived its legitimacy and authority from the will of the people it governed. The citizens, through their participation and representation in the democratic process, could shape the laws and institutions that governed their lives. This idea of sovereignty was deeply intertwined with the concept of individual rights and liberties, as the Founding Fathers sought to create a system that protected the rights of individuals while promoting the common good. The Second Amendment, as part of the Bill of Rights, was seen as a critical safeguard for maintaining the people's sovereignty. It recognized the right of the people to keep and bear arms, which was instrumental in empowering them to protect themselves, their families, and their communities. The ability of the people to be armed was not just about self-defense against criminals or foreign invaders but also about preserving the citizens' ability to resist any potential future government that might infringe upon their liberties. The Founding Fathers saw the armed citizenry as a check on potential abuses of power by the government, ensuring that the government would always be accountable to the people it governed. By having the means to defend themselves and their rights, the people could actively participate in shaping the course of the nation, thereby asserting their sovereignty in the political landscape. In conclusion, the notion of "the people could assert their sovereignty" meant that the power and authority of the government emanated from the consent of the governed. It emphasized the people's role as the ultimate decision-makers and highlighted their right to bear arms as a means to protect their liberties and participate actively in the governance of the new nation.

[@terwillagermcghee4148]

I'd like to take a moment to thank these brave men for taking on the fight to return masculinity to the Barbie franchise.

[@jdog1352]

🤣

[@ChipThaRip]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

[@deeh6457]

Yes! Men thank you for undertaking this very serious undertaking! 😂😂👏

[@dawnharris9782]

Absolutely... and what TF is toxic masculinity? Why is BEING a man toxic? Makes no sense to me 🤷‍♀️

[@terwillagermcghee4148]

@dawnharris9782 yeah a man sees an oppressive man as weak not masculine

[@almarker4640]

I'm 61 years old and I love what Tom is doing. I would pay good money to see him in concert

[@kristinebuss5109]

Tom, Adam, Nova & the team did an amazing job 🔥🔥🔥 I play this song at least once a day!! Absolutely love it & very inspirational 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸💪🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@janiceflett2405]

They killed this whole track thank god we have rappers like these two❤

[@ChristeenThorpe]

Like topher and the marine rapper...

[@Callifix]

@@ChristeenThorpe topher is fire too. But i would never compare them or even put them in the same league

[@taylorwebb362]

I've been waiting all day for this one!! Love your reactions man!!!

[@nicksrandomviews1296]

This is the hardest song of the year!

[@TZM676]

Glad you support them!!! 💪🏽🇺🇸 btw love your intro! 🎥

[@Tomcat088]

I loved Tom’s new video and Nova did a GREAT job as usual. It’s so cool that Tom commented! I love your reaction and I’m glad you jumped into the firearms discussion. I’m all about them. Great video.

[@Blakehx]

Yes Adam and Tom are 2 of my favorite preachers!

[@codyjemison9558]

GAWT DAYUM, y'all got me in my kitchen, drinking beer and eating chicken hollering AMERICAN FLAGS! I'm so proud to be an American 🙏🏽🩷🩵

[@helenaj9436]

Now I'm hungry 😂

[@OMIMmusic]

thats the vibe 🔥

[@alexabbitt6135]

Lol

[@SynergEbooks]

I had not been proud to be an American for the last 3 years. I am now.

[@deeh6457]

And you wanted a flag didn’t you?’ I know you did!! 😂😂😂

[@beckyroberts8256]

I knew I would love your reaction to this song better then anyone else's, thanks so much for brightening my night

[@Superman-lv8xc]

Been looking forward to this reaction. I knew the love was coming. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Mikah234]

Fire!!! And totally agree. good people better have some heat. Or it's just lambs to the slaughter. And this family totally loves our Country. God Bless all and be safe.

[@90CherryB90]

Adam snapped 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤ the song fire doe ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥hook crazy ❤

[@iwrin]

"yall gotta learn how to fight. Every situation don't need guns." That's real talk right there. I can remember the last time I watched just 2 people square up and throw hands anymore. There's either multiple people involved or a random dude with a gun

[@amydesroches1358]

He is talking about guns to protect the country against our enemies! Not some street fight. He is talking about taking our country back from the bs

[@ziadeternal4415]

Fr, guns are for self defense, not to play around with. Your gun should only be used on someone if they are posing a direct threat to you or someone else. If someone runs up on you and you don’t want to fight then pulling is acceptable. Not everyone is about that fighting life man. One punch is enough to kill someone and that is not a risk a lot of people want to take, especially if they have kids. That being said you shouldn’t fire unless they continue to try and attack after you draw and give warning.

[@iwrin]

@@amydesroches1358 yes I got that part too. It wasn't just a single message

[@Ewil.Bluetooth]

You are 100% correct.

[@Ewil.Bluetooth]

​@@amydesroches1358He's talking about both. It's quite incredible that you didn't grasp that yourself.

[@jimbo8888]

This song couldn't have come out at a better time. We need to stick together, whether you're white, black, yellow or green... it doesn't matter, we are all one. My country, Australia have taken our guns many years ago by passing laws quietly at first and then speeding the process up in parliament. We want our guns back. We need our guns back the way things are going and where they are heading. Long live the Patriot!! God Bless Australia, God Bless America and the people.

[@CarolinaGirl6919]

I know! We love y'all! I hope the evil rulers of Aus get overthrown soon!

[@mcrchickenluvr]

That’s one of the many reasons that my family moved back to the states from Australia. Just one of many.

[@scottstaton2953]

Youre 100% right, God bless

[@carolecavanaugh7209]

Tom, a Canadian living in LA, sure know what Americans want to hear. Stand on a tank, wave an American flag, rap about guns and rights and Americans will gobble it up and make him rich. He's probably laughing all the way to the bank and his mansion. Why does America have so many more gun killings than other 1st world countries?

[@DeusSalis]

The libs are trying it in Canada too but our leaders are holding strong out here in the western provinces and blocking them 💪🏼

[@NathanTucker580]

Yeah my boy, this one gave me Goosebumps when I first heard it, hell I still get them after the 30th time listen 👂. 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@robertm9490]

Man I think this is my most favorite song ever!! For real!!

[@nreising2722]

Love this song and your reaction!! We all have bangers!! Blessings to you and yours ❤🙌

[@bigorangevolsack7763]

I support any responsible American's right to own and carry a firearm. We need more people like you speaking out about things like this. Oh, I thought Adam said he was quitting rapping?

[@ritaaustin9275]

He said he would do collabs

[@bigorangevolsack7763]

@@ritaaustin9275 oh. That's cool I thought he was giving it up.

[@DaRay814]

​@@bigorangevolsack7763 I'm happy he's not leaving for good

[@aaronvigil2870]

God bless this beautiful country 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@SemiReTired]

Guns? Guns? Equals FREEDOM! Yeah baby!

[@matt2887]

About time we rally around the flag. We have a lot more to fight for together than the differences portrayed by our media and politicians.

[@zackdaripr]

Well said.

[@eric63377]

💯

[@mantis1977]

Amen.

[@roofking234]

That's right👍, we can't allow them to continue to socially- engineer this generation into hating 1 another, as they continue to try to divide-n-conquer us from within.. We ALL as Americans, no matter what color, race, or creed, -->> have SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR WITH OUR BEAUTIFUL UNITED STATES AND WE MUST ALL STAY FOCUSED ON GOOD THINGS WE STILL HAVE IN COMMON TOGETHER AS FREEDOM LOVING CITIZENS OF THIS NATION 🇺🇸🙏

[@Matt-df8kd]

Facts never disrespect our country 🇺🇸

[@rachelyea520]

Nova deserves an award. She's badass and her talent is as hard as this beat. #backbone #hangovergang

[@rd1509]

Amen

[@bnhave8671]

Friggin' love your reviews! Absolutely awesome du!

[@brandymcnamee7880]

They-them-there-these-that-those, _sends me_ every time. 🤣

[@Nosferata138]

Shaq! I've missed you! You are the one who introduced me to Tom's music. Thank you! I can't wait to see you do this one 🤘🇺🇲❤️ great shirt, by the way...

[@chrispfister4591]

This song makes we want to cry with pride thank you Adam Tom Nova and Shaq for the reaction.

[@Willdreynolds870621]

Fun story. Short form. I do heat and air. I carry. I was checking a persons system. And once I diagnosed it and started presenting it. Dude started getting agitated. And acting off. He took off towards his room so I started walking out the front door to my van. BOW! I seen the room flash. I ran to my van. BOW! Whole front yard flashed. I grabbed my firearm. Racked aimed and shot 3 times as I fell. Then rolled under my van. Called the police. Thankfully everyone is alive. I hit kid in his hip. And thank god even further that cameras were all over too. People are crazy. Carry. Carry smart. Carry right. I didn’t want a kid not to see his mom again. But I was gonna go home to my kids that night. Y’all stay safe and smart.

[@jmor2252]

WTF!??

[@inDAhole176]

Nothing fun about that story homie.

[@Lonesome__Dove]

Wait so....the homeowner shot at you?

[@peterwatkins671]

“First of all I love guns” 😂 a man after my own heart lol

[@karenlee4874]

Bless you Shaq. I watched you when you got fired from your job for being 1 minute late. That day you were upset but that's when you said you would do your music and asked God to help you. I'm so happy you made that decision. Bless you Shaq from south Georgia.

[@Buff_Dave_Oprtr]

"Guns don't kill people. People kill people". If a mf wanna kill yo ass,he gonna grab some scissors or a rock,ect.. #PROGUN

[@Vincent8190X]

A pointy stick, a fallen branch, a shard of broken glass. My dog brought home a deer antler, it's as strong as any knife. Best line ever was from Stargate SG1. "Let's face it Jack, humans don't need guns to kill each other."

[@harmonyann4675]

I love seeing everyone when Tom starts to rap…. His game went up so much! ♥️

[@RavenNationIII]

Yeah you're going to hear this on every pontoon boat from here to California all summer

[@billiejo6475]

Absolutely LOVED the video, the song, and the lyrics. The words are so true! We need to fight for America! 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@oldmeninchairs3365]

I think the gun reference is to the fact that the 2nd Amendment is there to allow the citizens to resist Government tyranny.

[@JP-xf7nr]

To add to your comment the constitution doesn't just allow us to resist the government but tells us that is not just our right but our duty to abolish the government if it no longer serves the people in a manner that the people see fit.

[@brandonbanks4394]

This is EXACTLY WHAT IT MEANS

[@oakieracer1]

My brother, I was searching for your reaction to this and I'm happy to be with you while you react to it

[@michaelblankenship7064]

Gatta have guns. Love your channel. 4.6 mil... damn. So glad for you pulling America into the future.

[@dollfacebarden8909]

Pro gun!! And DEFINITELY pro Adam and Tom collaborating on more 😁 this one hits hard!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@julieerickson795]

I agree with you completely on owning guns for protection. Government is defunding the police - so we need to defend our homes and families. Love the reaction! God bless America & You! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Ren3gade]

AND the other primary reason that the Founding Father's gave us the 2nd Amendment is to OVERTHROW A TYRANNICAL GOVERNMENT, BY ANY MEANS. Our Government is 1000000x more tyrannical today.

[@danielhaynes1642]

Man this was fire and I'm glad you gave Nova flowers, this was by far a crazy good song and video

[@jaxsonfanta5420]

My grandma loves this song! So do I, I just wanted to point out how this song hits a note inside of people that makes you look at the flag with reverence and be grateful for our awesome country and the soldiers who keep it that way! I have a gun, and I don’t hunt! If some dude comes in the place at 2 am then he’s going to meet the Lord.

[@respectablycrazy3083]

We’ve been waiting for you to react to this song ❤

[@leem3682]

Man I’m 100 percent with you on that. I never want to shoot a gun for protection of my family but I’m not stupid either. Chapelle said it best…. “I don’t like guns but I’m armed to the teeth” lol

[@geoffkn17]

Tom dropping props to USA while being a Canadian! Gotta love it!

[@benji200226]

This shit right here ,this shit right here our new anthem for real. We gotta take our country back we gotta unite .all of us . AMERICAN FLAGS!!!!!!

[@janeysweeney7391]

I am sooooo looking forward to this! Missed you No Life shaq... 😘❤️

[@ZombieChris1]

Love your reaction as always! Keep up the good work

[@aaronwinters6990]

All Tom and Adam's songs are bangers.This one just absolutely knocks it off the charts. And as far as my thoughts on gun rights I have a whole house full of guns and I reload everything.

[@jonathantrauner3742]

This song was epic...Toms a GOAT

[@philipprovo1599]

The hook starts right away,no breathing and the way tom sang it was to sound like a siren 🚨 This was a PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!

[@terrym8976]

Another great reaction bro ! Love your reactions !

[@riccochet704]

I love you Shaq. Have a whole new respect for you after this reaction video. Us, responsible firearm owners, have to stick together. We have to fight the good fight for our rights. For our protection. Peace, love, health to you, good sir.

[@garymathes6501]

Great review first time watching your content. It's great to see other Americans that live this country and what it means to be an American.

[@IndianaJane123]

Pro 2nd Amendment, pro Tom and Adam and pro this song!🇺🇸🔥❤️‍🔥🇺🇸🔥❤️‍🔥

[@stoneyp3748]

The 2nd doesn't exist anymore, they've all been replaced. Look up the A C T of 1 8 7 1