Questions about prison time

[@markleskosek9632]

I really respect you, Fish. Your stories are great! You did time pretty much how I did. I was locked up for a total of about 4 years in my life. I was in some pretty rough joints. Everything you say, I totally agree with.

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Well glad to hear you are home, and please stay there!

[@natashacherrelle]

This was a very insightful interview and breakdown from your point of view. Thank you for going so in depth. There are things i have learned just from watching this video. I really think you should get a hold of Ian Bick. He has a podcast where he interviews formally incarcerated men that talk about their experiences being in prison on youtube. He's legit. Please keep pushing more content out. I really have been enjoying your page and learning a lot. You got a lot of gems and game you are giving out..💪🏽

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Thank you ever so much. I was contacted by Ian Bick but I'm not sure I want to do that yet. For right now I'm just working on getting my message across.

[@natashacherrelle]

@22CONSERVATIVEFELON I understand 100%. Also if you are ever interested you should hit up Chad from Blood on The Razor Wire. He does interviews and has a channel about his experience in the nys prison system.

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

@@natashacherrelle he already contacted me to be on his podcast, but I have decided against it so far I will just continue to get my message out as best as possible through my own channel. I thank you for your comments and I thank you for your support and watching my channel.

[@jennyrotter8939]

I very much appreciate your stories. Thank you.

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

No, thank you! Seriously, I am humbled people watch and listen

[@lancebell731]

I've been behind the wall & everything you say is the truth & I respect you for keeping it 💯 some people make videos & straight out lie & I respect the fact of u not always saying it was a officer I've seen good officers & bad met good inmates & terrible ones God Bless bro

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Appreciate your comment, and that's all I do is keep it real, speak from my heart and speak from experience.

[@lancebell731]

​@22CONSERVATIVEFELON thanks bro I'm subscribed 2 the channel

[@FrostyNyUK]

Good Afternoon catching replay! Great to see friends catch up and share stories!

[@Lavistaad]

Hearing your stories reminds me how fortunate I was to serve my mando in county jail. You have an incredible level of strength I am now certain I would not have had.

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

We take things one day at a time in there, that's all you can do. It does take mental and emotional strength, and no matter who you are, it takes a toll on you

[@robbbbernardo24]

The Count has been Verified return to all instutional normal activity, On The Chow, on the lock in. could never forget Keep it up Joe Proud of you RB

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Who could forget it, it gets imprinted in the soul, thanks for following along

[@terrancewhite716]

I just came across your channel yesterday. You seem like a good hearted man i dig your vibe n energy. Prayers for you and your success 🙏

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Glad you came across the channel and appreciate your comment. You mentioned you went to a scared straight program in Attica in 2000, that's about when I got there, maybe 2001. Scared straight programs don't work much anyway because when you scare someone all they want to do is fight or take flight, they last thing they do is listen to the message. I hope you're doing well out there.

[@edwardmorgan9411]

Awesome,love the education ❤❤❤

[@SebastianC97]

You should reach out to Ian Bick from the Locked In podcast, it would be a great interview. Love the content, keep it up

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Ian Blick has asked me to be on his show several times and so far I have decided against it.

[@grindpivot5165]

Excellent Fish. Keep it coming !

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

That's the plan!

[@AntonioAlmeida-yr9rp]

Man I could listen to you all day brother, your stories and thoughts are very inciteful, My Condolences to your cousin's friend down in Florida, Beautiful poem, brought tears to my eyes because that's what really happens in prison, your ALWAYS at the mercy of the "Screw's", Keep up the good work much respect as always👊🙏

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Thank you, appreciate it

[@sunset6010]

This one hour went by FAST ! Interesting upload. It was nice to meet your friend !

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

I appreciate that, thank you. He already wants to come back and film more! LOL He has so many questions my friend drives me crazy...in a good way. :-)

[@ericwalker9935]

Awsome interview!!!

[@terrancewhite716]

In 2000 had to go to a scared strait program to Attica Prison. Unfortunately I was very hardheaded and knew I was going home and knew they couldn't touch me. At one point one of the inmates ( a black guy that walked like he just killed 10 people and searching for his 11th victim) to this day I've never seen anybody have the body language that guy had. It did works for a few weeks after awards but 3 months later I turned 16 and was sentenced to 1 to 3yrs. I did my time in Greene an adolescent facility where they played razor tag daily. Everyday somebody was getting slashed in there. I came home and turned my life around. I'm 38 yrs old and to this day the images I seen in attica r still burned I to my mind. From the suffering I seen of men behind them bars, to the men walking around with the guards with boob's.

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

I just replied to your other message. Yes, Attica was serious! I was there for many years. The bottom line is living right is much more peaceful, much more correct. Who the hell wants to worry about getting caught and going to prison for doing something wrong, living in hell, with animals. Do the right thing, enjoy life, love family, walk on the beach, what's better then that!

[@Nebraskagal]

Great content

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Why thank you! I know it was a longer video but just answering some of the questions I get from people. Hope you enjoyed! :-)

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

Good questions. I always wondered what a prison commissary looked like.

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Every commissary is different but most of them are pretty decent if you have the funds

[@thomaswyatt731]

Hey Andrew I'm glad to hear never had no problems even though I only done 32 months it's like your buddy says there's no place like home stay home your family comes number one amen

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Andrew is doing just fine, a smart guy

[@isaaclevy7363]

What a great video

[@philliproberts7294]

Great insight scary place for a square head like me thanks Fish fantastic Channel ❤

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Thanks for watching

[@MIDTOWNE1]

When the 1st question is " What does pop off mean" you are as green as a new blade of grass on the 1st day of Spring.

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Yes my friend is green :-)

[@AntonioAlmeida-yr9rp]

Joe can you please explain the difference between the "Institution" rules and the "Convict codes"rules and how you have to walk a "Thin line" between the 2, THANK YOU Joe👊🙏

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

I will take a note of this and try and put something together, good idea.

[@Thomas-d2z8o]

Inmates at San Quentin B section resisted being counted that count was delayed many times

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

The count is often delayed regardless of where you may be

[@JamesPilgrim-y3m]

Unfortunately there's a lot of guys who only learn how to do time the harder way. Some guys got some brains and it's pretty obvious to me,, respect, manners and try to do stay out of all bullshit. Me,,, fuck that, I was respectfully in the middle of everything but I always did it with dignity. But as you know shit happens and you do what you gotta do and do it good so everyone sees or hears.. I'm from Canada and I got alot of good stories from I think at least 8 shit holes. I like your channel bro because I can tell that you're not full of shit. GOOD WORK. and keep on writing... Peace!!!!!!

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

What's doing James, thanks for checking out the channel, and appreciate your words. The reality is these computers aren't even my thing and I don't know much about them. I have no idea how to edit a video, have no idea how to add things when I want to show people like a picture or something; what I know is how to talk into the camera and post the video. None of this shit existed when I went away so I have come home to a new world. There was no GPS, no laptop computers, no smart phones, no app's LOL I'm a guy that grew up on the street, committed 1000 crimes, abused hard drugs, and because of it went through so much pain, I lost so much, I hurt so many, destroyed so much; I make these videos to hope I can persuade others, to explain everything to others. I don't claim to speak perfectly, I don't claim to know it all, and I don't possess the most extensive vocabulary. I just want to leave a positive message to people. Of course there are some war stories here and there, #1 Because they are a part of the reality, and #2 Because many people enjoy them, but the overall message is, EVERYBODY TRY AND LIVE RIGHT! Thanks for watching brother!

[@JamesPilgrim-y3m]

@22CONSERVATIVEFELON Ya man.. For sure,, it's guys like us that have been around that some of these kids might listen to because of respect and reputation... Man,, I'm no tough guy, not anymore..I'm 58 bro but for some reason, people are still scared around me. I ask them why,, you never even seen me in a scrap. They say they heard the stories,, others say I have an orange.. That's not me anymore!!!!! About this tech shit.. I've never made a video and I don't have a cell phone. I been using tablets for about 5 years. Tablets are just giant cellphones. I never take it out of the house.. I have no SIM card but I can make a phone call on a free wifi network I stumbled upon.. I get a kick out of almost everyone out there,,it's like a cellphone zombie apocalypse especially on the bus, Its not for me,, I'm not that important that I need to carry a phone on me and I really don't like the fact that cellphones are tracking you. Maybe listening or using the cameras. Why so many cameras on these fucking phones.. Anyway,, I'm old fashioned I guess..Fuck all this shit especially AI..AI is the most dangerous thing that has ever been invented. In five years there will be no jobs and therefore no need for the common man worker bees that built this planet.. There's a bunch of way to rich oligarch billionaires out there that are wondering what the hell they are going to do with 99 percent of the population.. One of these assholesvsaid feed them pharmaceuticals and let them play video games till they die off.. They forget about on thing.... GOD!!!!!!!

[@Gypsyboy932]

I wonder if you knew my ole pal Bill Phillips upstate? He was an ex- NYPD cop that did 33 years, never in PC. He did legal work while in. Lots to tell. I used to live in your hometown. When Bill got out at the age of 78 he came down to the beach and caught a Striped Bass - something he dreamt about doing for a long time. I salute you for having your head on straight and turning your life around! Why are you called Fish?

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

I don't recall a man named Bill Philips, but remember, NY itself has about 50 prisons. I'm called Fish from my family before I was even born; there was a four year old girl that lived across the street from my mother, and she would point at my mothers pregnant belly and ask her is there was a boy or a girl inside. When my mother told her it was a boy and she was going to name me Joseph, the little girl ran around the neighborhood for months telling everyone "JoeFish is coming! JoeFish is coming!" So, my family has never called me anything except Fish or JoeFish.

[@Gypsyboy932]

@ Great story. Thanks for writing back.

[@donnapittman6135]

Interesting discussion. What year did you get out ? I know every state has some different ways. Florida has such staff shortages, DeSantis has offered bonus pay for employees. Also, I heard many do 12 hour shifts, and some look like kids right out of high school. Right now my son has a very nice classification officer, it makes such a difference. General population has always been a nightmare. It super stresses some people, and they can't cope. Some people are wired with nervous networking and feel threatened, my son prefers to be isolated, to avoid drama. But drama can find you anyway.

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

I was released in 2013. Sorry to hear about your son. I know the Florida system is serious as well. Tell him to remember that the circumstances that surround him are not important, but how he responds to the circumstances is important. His response will determine failure or success. So he needs to hold his head, breath, realize that everyday he a day closer to getting out. I don't know if drugs plays a role in his incarceration, usually it does, and if it does, he has to beat that!

[@donnapittman6135]

@22CONSERVATIVEFELON I will share your words with him, and thank you for taking the time out to respond. He's doing life without parole, but he was on death row.

[@JamesPilgrim-y3m]

I think the guards can be nice guys or pricks as long as they are not pricks and nice guys... Consistancy!!!!

[@sunset6010]

QUESTION: What does it mean when you say "you have to know HOW to do time?"

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

I do believe I elaborated on this in the video extensively. Knowing 'how' to do time just means following old time prison rules; minding your own business, not allowing anybody to take advantage of you, not being a rat, being smart as you move around, stand up for yourself when necessary.

[@ajm3821]

So interesting. Where is your shed? In someone’s backyard? How long have you lived in this type of situation? Can you work a real job as a felon? You have a great personality. You’re a natural on KZbin!

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Why thank you ever so much. To answer your questions, my shed is on my backyard, it's a mancave, my escape. I have heat, AC, 75 inch flat screen, the walls decorated with family and friends, my computer, and its a place for my 6 little dogs to chill. As far as working a real job as a felon, yes, felons can become employed. Naturally there are jobs that won't hire a felon, and for me its a bit harder because I have a violent felony that was well known; but I built a business and it does well. Thank you for your compliments, I appreciate it. Also thank you for watching.

[@JamesPilgrim-y3m]

You meet rookie cops. that can't keep their gate shut and 8 or 10 years later they don't speak unless spoken to.. Goood cop now??

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Every single one is an individual and needs to be looked at that way

[@Thomas-d2z8o]

Count time count time stand at your cell bars with your cell lights on count time

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

In some places

[@Thomas-d2z8o]

I can visit commissary each day 7 days a week there wasn't much orientation here at this honor dorm everyone is so honorable they don't need to be told what to do there's a visiting room here for visitors there's no grocery we can come and go from our honor Apartments at any time of the day or night I've been here one year it's a great place if you like peace and quiet

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Sounds good, thanks for watching

[@Thomas-d2z8o]

I live in honor apartment, about 600 sq ft a kitchen bathroom I walk 100 yd to my mailbox everyone here is well behaved, it says quiet as a cemetery in this honor housing

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Ok cook, appreciate you checking out the videos and hope all is good on your end

[@Thomas-d2z8o]

It's better to have a partner on your show to ask questions about commissary orientation count time go to your program time do your time as a man etcetera etcetera etcetera

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

It is nice to have a guest here and there and I have some more coming, thanks for watching

[@Thomas-d2z8o]

Give it back Mac........ I could use Mac so I can get some stuff back

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Give it back Mac was the MAN! He took care of us, never a hassle, just a decent man who wanted us to fall back and relax.

[@hellen70666666]

.....:) How come you don't Monetize Your Channel....????.....We'd gladly tip for the Good Inside Info. you share...!!!!....wow...!!!......lol........:).....🤩

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

"For the love of money is the root of all evil..." (1 TIM. 6:10) This is a very true word, and of course everyone can use some dough, but it's not my main focus. I hope you are studying the KJV because other bibles change that verse, just because of their love of money. As an example, I believe its in the NKJV where 1 TIM. 6:10 says, "For the love of money is the root of 'all kinds' of evil..." You see that difference? Did God say "all evil" or "all kinds of evil?" Looks like someone changed that verse because they may love money a bit! Many other bibles change it even deeper. Think of this. Out of all the knowledge, out of all the direction, out of all the words in the entire Bible, the very last thing He found important to tell everyone is; 'AND IF ANY MAN SHALL TAKE AWAY FROM THE WORDS OF THE BOOK OF THIS PROPHECY, GOD SHALL TAKE AWAY HIS PART OUT OF THE BOOK OF LIFE..." (REV. 22:18-19) This means NODODY is to change a single word. If there are over 200 'new' Bibles out there, the FACT is they cannot all be the word of God. That's not my opinion, that is a fact. God either said something or He didn't say something. The Bible is either Gods word or it is not Gods word. Stick with the KJV!

[@hellen70666666]

@@22CONSERVATIVEFELON .....:) This Translation Good, too.... ...1 timothy 6:10(1 timothy 6:10) 1 Timothy 6:10 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) ...For the love of money is A root of all sorts of injurious things,+ and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains.+.....( Money Love is A root, Sadly, there are Other Roots...!!! )....:)......🤩

[@kingzjay-f7m]

Can you talk about homosexuality in prison!

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Would you rather I speak to you about it here in the comments or would you rather I make a brief video on the topic?

[@kingzjay-f7m]

@22CONSERVATIVEFELON well we want to know about booty bandits, grape, were you into it etc etc???