SHOCKED BRITISH GUY Reacts to 25 Myths About America People Believe Are True..

[@MoreAdamCouser]

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[@penni11]

My state Ohio has it and I am glad we do Some folks are monsters Texas has it in total 27 states have the death penalty

[@roosterslounge1697]

OK sir, I just wanna ask you a question. Do you know where? Tull mountain is.

[@roosterslounge1697]

What states have the death note? All I can say is Google it?. 😂😂

[@roosterslounge1697]

Never mind, you’re only five hours away. It’s on the other coast south west of you. Tully mountain.

[@roosterslounge1697]

Ingrid in the state of Montana, we do not have to have a license to carry a firearm and I walk around town with my pistol on my side. I have a Springfield 40 caliber pistol that I have strapped to my side every everywhere I go.

[@lebamadness]

States have the right to govern themselves; however, the U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the land and no state can pass laws that contradict the U.S. Constitution.

[@tenchraven]

Well, they do. So does the Federal government. That is the whole reason for SCOTUS.

[@MatthewC137]

Yet thousands of laws contradict it and cops happily enforce them despite their oath.

[@kisili7319]

@@MatthewC137 Yes and no. Do those laws contradict the CONSTITUTION? or just federal laws? There's a difference.

[@MatthewC137]

@@kisili7319 The answer is yes and of course there's a difference, a BIG difference.

[@bkbff]

My pet peeve every time I see this video. He is 100% wrong in that statement, and I don't understand how, as an adult American, he even said it.

[@dananddiana2]

A "Concealed carry" permit allows you to wear your gun but you have it covered up, under a shirt etc. an "Open carry" permit allows you to wear it visibly, however... Because each state has different gun laws, you need to make sure that your permits are valid in whatever state you are traveling to. My husband had to get 4 different permits one from each state to allow him to bring his gun with him as we cross state lines when we camp in the summer.

[@EveIsJustMyBlogName]

I’m in Tennessee, and currently there are 38 states with “reciprocity laws”. Meaning, they honor my TN cc permit.

[@HBC423]

@@EveIsJustMyBlogNameyou don’t need a permit in Tennessee anymore

[@EveIsJustMyBlogName]

@@HBC423 I’m aware… but I have one

[@EveIsJustMyBlogName]

@@HBC423 I like the enhanced training. I’m one hell of a good shot 😉

[@roosterslounge1697]

In the state of Montana, this is an open carry state. We don’t have to register. We don’t have to go to a class. We don’t have to do any of that crap we just put a gun on our side and we can walk down the road. We walk into Walmart we can go into Pretty much and then cover it up, but I can walk into Walmart with it wide-open. I can walk into Walmart with a shotgun on my side if I wanted to I do not have to take a class. I do not have to do any of that in the state of Montana everywhere else yeah they have their own laws

[@marciaramirez3791]

No, many Americans don't travel abroad but we do travel cross country here. After all, with so many states and a wide range of geography we have amazing travel choices. From rugged mountain ranges, wide expanses of deserts and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and everything in between. Our population is so diverse that as you travel the US you come in contract with multiple nationalities, societies, religious groups and last but not least food from all over the world. Plus, it's cheaper than going abroad and for the most part we don't need an interpreter ( some of our dialects can be a little confusing even to us)

[@twohorsesinamancostume7606]

Yeah, having an ocean on either side of our country can drastically increase the cost of traveling anywhere outside of North America. Most people have a list of places they want to go but it just doesn't make sense to go on the most expensive trip possible when there's dozens of cheaper places in the U.S. that you've never seen.

[@greeneyedlady5580]

Another big issue for Americans is that most of us don't get weeks and weeks of vacation time like Europeans do. A lot of Americans don't get ANY paid vacation time of work, while the most fortunate get 2 weeks or a little more - IF they're a long-term employee

[@libertybell8852]

​@greeneyedlady5580 I get 3, but I don't make enough to take a lavish vacation lol!! I could save a do a decent trip here, but I couldn't go abroad with my family.

[@jameshunt9208]

​@@greeneyedlady5580 Indeed

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

The vast majority of Americans have “traveled abroad” at least once. They just rarely leave the North American continent.

[@robertscrivner4791]

100 degrees and high humidity is the reason for A/C. Opening a window won't help when the low temp is 80 degrees.

[@jameshunt9208]

Indeed, and humidity prevents your body from cooling itself properly.

[@jenniferbush41]

I live in Florida & our patron saint is Willis Carrier!

[@kylezdancewicz7346]

Yeah we have that unfortunate tendency to not want to die of heat stroke. I mean there are other measures we could and probably should take that we don’t but if it’s 100 in 90% humidity you need a ac

[@Monachan413]

I live in Las Vegas, we have 110 or higher degrees Fahrenheit every summer. Spring and fall is between the 80s to 90s and it's all dry heat. Not unlike an oven being opened in your face. Here the A/C is on almost all year round

[@elnyoutube123]

​@@Monachan413 90 degrees dry heat feels like 70

[@NoStoryNoWorry]

I’m American born & raised, mix of three races, speak 4-5 languages, and embody bits ‘n pieces of various cultures besides just my American one (yes, America DOES have its own culture) which itself varies greatly, so depending on how many parts of the US you visit, you’ll find that the people and their way of life drastically changes. For example, if you landed in NYC first, visited Appalachia next and ended your trip in South Florida. We as a nation have a lot more work ahead of us when it comes to being fully unified, but the aforementioned differences are what make America awesome.

[@CaptAoife]

My Pop Pop used to joke that his family was Heinz. You know, 57 varieties. lol He had some of pretty much everything in him.

[@jadeh2699]

@@CaptAoife Yes! I remember hearing that a lot in the neighborhood I grew up in. Thanks for the memory! Love it! 😄😄😄

[@SN-zb7ew]

Thank you that was very well said… I guess all of us Americans do you think alike? 😁

[@Jennifer-jn2qw]

I'm from Texas, raised by a father from Virginia. We moved to Georgia in my teenage years. State to state is so different. I recently moved to the Midwest and I actually love the people here. It's more country with that whole country mentality than where I've lived before, and truth be told it's cleaner. And the programs that actually help people aren't hard to come by. I can attest to how different each part of the US is. I don't regret my move. I used to live by I'M A SOUTHENER. But extending myself beyond that mentality has meant a lot to me.

[@chuckhouse5179]

We shouldn't be "unified" America works best when each state does its own thing. We only need the Fed to deal with international shit. I don't want West Virginia having a say on California's marriage laws or New York telling Nevada what to do with the desert.

[@UncleBuckRodgers]

Beginning September 1, 2021, HB1927 made it legal in Texas for most people 21 or over to carry a handgun in a holster without a permit both openly and/or concealed. That being said, in my 51 years here, and my eyes on millions of people over time, I can count on one hand how many regular citizens I have seen in public with a holstered gun on their hip. And, all of them seemed to be polite law abiding citizens. Not my business why they carry a gun. The stereotype is WAY overblown. But in private residences, you are sure to see collections of guns for either protection, or hobby. That part is true.

[@theshig9618]

I was working for a retail pharmacy when that passed. Worked there 3 years or so. Only had 1 customer ever come in with his gun openly on his hip. He drove me crazy though, cause he had this little dog with him, and he would regularly take it's leash and put it on the butt of his revolver. Made my cringe every time I saw him do it.

[@rebelamanda]

UncleBuck- perfect comment. 💯 accurate

[@jimmiecargill7201]

I drive a truck around the state. And I have seen about 7 in total carrying. Seen more with shotguns or rifles on a rack though

[@jimmiecargill7201]

I don't carry just because I go into Federally guarded places and schools and such during work.

[@aleashacasarez855]

I'm sure there are a lot of folks who concealed carry, but that's the point; it's concealed. Youre not going to see it. While the main argument to carry a gun is for protection, many pro-gun people would say it's a liability to open carry, thus, carry your guns, but keep them out of sight.

[@mitchellgildea254]

Yeppers, 27 states still have the death penalty: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming

[@slinkyduck-sg1po]

Oh yeah! I forgot we had the death penalty in Indiana. nice

[@UncleBuckRodgers]

Not for stealing gum from the store though. It is reserved for 1st degree murder, and Capitol Murder (killing a police officer, or the president) The worst of the worst in other words. Very controversial here for sure.

[@expressiondestination6430]

The ones with common sense still have it😂

[@mitchellgildea254]

@@UncleBuckRodgers yeah probably should've explained lol

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

States might have the death penalty but the governor might choose not to enforce it like Oregon and California.

[@TheKyfe]

15:55 Thomas Sowell talks about this a lot with his research into black culture. The "Redneck" culture originated in Wales. So any European calling all Americans "dumb rednecks" is basically calling them either a "dumb British" or "dumb European" in one way or another, lol.

[@goofyahboikins69]

Dont insult me.again plz

[@CoffeeCat322]

I see someone mention Thomas Sowell, I click the like button!

[@bettianngold6407]

I love watching Thomas Sowell videos

[@EveIsJustMyBlogName]

I’m carrying (concealed) most everywhere I go. The thing is, nobody is going to KNOW that. Most of us don’t advertise it.

[@katzgar]

just get a penis implant

[@shawnkelly695]

Defeats the purpose of concealed of everyone knows. Sure makes a criminal think before committing a crime. How many if any have a gun. Is it worth doing this crime to find out everyone has a gun. And sure to know that many gun owners love target practice and trained how to use that gun safe and very effective. The more guns i saw the safer i felt, well maybe because i wasnt stealing or harming others

[@calvinhobbes6646]

I open carry and conceal every day!

[@robbieb3644]

Right! If it’s concealed no one will know unless you need it and. then they will be grateful your there!

[@shawnkelly695]

@@robbieb3644 wish canadians had balls and protected our rights to own guns. Now the govt has a monopoly on violence and we cant protect ourselves from this govt.

[@samcrorie]

Here in the South air conditioning is a requirement. It can get around 100 F in the summers with 80+% humidity. People have died. There are lots of mosquitoes. Even when its not hot allergies are pretty bad.

[@yvonneconte3040]

Not just the south. In Central New York state the humidity in the summer is mostly above 80% w temperatures 80-105

[@robbieb3644]

I will have my ac running all day here on nc coast to just get my house to 80 degrees-

[@bettianngold6407]

Ohio it's a requirement as well we just had a near triple digit heat wave.

[@brandyforsythe1882]

Hi Adam, I just visited Belfast this past fall. My daughter is going to Queens! I loved Belfast, everyone we met was nice and asked about our Texas accent. I had a young guy as a cashier at Tesco ask me if found everything ok. When I said "yes sir" he stopped and looked at me funny. He said "that's the first time in my life anyone has called me sir!" I told him where I'm from you better say sir or ma'am, otherwise you're being disrespectful. ❤

[@GoddessFourWinds]

I don't think you need to say "yes/no, sir/ma'am" to show respect. I moved to Louisiana when I was 3 and got into trouble in preschool when I didn't know the answer to "Yes...what?" Trouble. That shouldn't have happened. You want to brainwash me into being like everyone else? That's one thing. Punish me for not knowing the rules of the game at age 3? Ridiculous. This goes along with not wanting to tell my mom what the "bad word" was that the kids were calling me at school. "Yankee." Because I was born in Illinois. Respect?

[@hatleyhoward7193]

@@GoddessFourWindsI use Ma’am to ask another lady WTF. Just an over-emphasized, “Ma’am” along with a look goes far. 😂

[@GoddessFourWinds]

@@hatleyhoward7193 LOL! That's hilarious!

[@AlystarMckenneh]

@@GoddessFourWinds You were three, the teacher was a dick not the whole country, and kids being bullies??? Welcome to the human race. Get over it.

[@Amber-mv8wz]

You only need a license in the US to own certain restricted types of guns like machine guns. For most guns you simply need to pass a background check when purchasing the gun to ensure that you aren't a convicted felon who's prohibited from owning a gun. The check usually takes only a few minutes. As far as a permit to carry a gun that varies from state to state & is admittedly a giant mess. Some states allow everyone to open carry a gun, in plain sight, & some states don't. Most states require a permit to carry a concealed gun, but the permits are easy to get. Again, the whole gun thing varies from one state to another but in most places seeing someone with a gun who's not a cop is pretty rare since most people prefer to carry their gun concealed when out in public. So, when you come to America you might literally be surrounded by armed citizens, but you'll never know it because believe it or not most gun owners will never actually have to use their gun in that manner. I think of mine as life insurance I hope I never have to use.

[@SeanBell-fu2cj]

I keep seeing comments about how few people open carry pistols in the US. I've seen multiple state that they've seen maybe 5 to 10 people doing it in their whole 50 or 60 years of life. This is quite clearly a regional difference. I live in a small town of ~5k not too far from the Florida border on I-75. At any particular moment there's 5 to 10 people open carrying in Walmart with only a 100 or so people in the store. Zero guess as to how many are packing concealed.

[@Amber-mv8wz]

@@SeanBell-fu2cj It is regional to a large extent from what I've seen in my travels. I open carry a revolver on our farm but conceal when I go out. Even in a rural area I know folks freak out seeing me armed while mowing or something. I conceal when out & about simply because I'm a small female & I know I'd probably lose in a struggle for control of my gun & because I don't want the mental stress of having to be constantly aware of the need to protect it. No one is going to attempt to grab what they don't know is there. If that makes sense. Also, from a tactical standpoint if I'm not visibly armed no one is going to view me as a threat & once dismissed as such the balance of power has shifted because I will shoot without hesitation at the first opportunity. It's an individual choice IMO. Not super common around here to open carry but since our law recently changed, I expect to see it more often.

[@SeanBell-fu2cj]

@@Amber-mv8wz I was in no way questioning the tactical advantages of carrying concealed versus open carry. I was only commenting on the obvious regional differences of how common open carry appears to be. I personally carry both ways. My open carry is for convenience, the ability to easily carry a larger gun, and as a public service announcement. Too many Karen's around not to open carry occasionally to immunize them from being triggered. Plus, it gets the cops used to at least asking "is the mean person with a scary tool doing anything threatening other than being there?"

[@ericbarlow6772]

My state, North Carolina, has an open carry law. You can open carry all day long. You may not open carry if the business restricts it though. You need a license for conceal carry but it isn’t difficult to get nor is it required.

[@nip9898]

The terms redneck and hillbilly actually started as derogatory terms English settlers used against Irish/Scotts-Irish settlers. The English and Germans would not allow the Irish or Scots to own land in the new world since the Irish were essentially English slaves until they started running into conflicts with the natives. The English worried about the "savages" coming across Appalachia to raid or retaliate against their communities, so they allowed the Scotts-Irish to settle in Appalachia to act as a buffer. Basically they used them as meat shields against the natives. William being the most common Scotts name + Appalachia being mostly rolling hills and smaller mountains = Hill Billy. Redneck was because they literally had bright red skin on the back of their neck from working bent-over in fields on English and German farms.

[@LadyJadiAfina1989]

Yep!!!

[@metalslinger]

No, state laws do not supersede federal laws, unless the federal law is unconstitutional. The tenth amendment says, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people."

[@MatthewC137]

The states are the parents of the federal government. Since when do kids tell their parents what to do? Few understand anymore...

[@philtackett5149]

I mean that essentially gives states more power UNLESS a power is specifically delegated by the constitution. The constitution doesn't really delegate that many powers when you compare it to the overall number of laws & regulations. Federal laws getting overturned in court isn't all that uncommon, so the video isn't really wrong. I guess it's more of a point of view thing. If a federal law is based on one of those powers delegated by the constitution, it is higher than state law, otherwise, the state has precedence.

[@ericbarlow6772]

In a federal republic the states do have more power than the federal government. This is by design in which the government that is more powerful is closer to you the voter and is more accountable to the citizen. While the federal law supersedes state law it was never intended to encroach on state sovereignty. This is why the state constitutions have free speech guaranteed as federal law originally applied to federal jurisdiction. Things have changed dramatically because of the Civil War. The federal government took control of many things that were state controlled out of necessity and it’s just natural to assume the federal government is the most powerful but you are still technically a citizen of your state first and the United States second.

[@ryanbcatatarea51]

My emergency appendectomy without insurance was $32k before reductions. Was only $17k after. They don't really bother you as long as you pay them something each month.

[@tenchraven]

Yep. Most public hospitals are non-profit, and a lot is written off.

[@wolfinhiding7857]

@@tenchraven Yup. My appendectomy was somewhere around $40k. I didn't and couldn't pay any of it. Had a few bills come in, a few phone calls, but they stopped after a few months. In late 2023/Early 2024 I was in the hospital ER multiple times, including one 6-8 hour stay. Couldn't pay it, haven't heard anything for it, other than a few bills that get dropped onto a pile of others. I have insurance now, and it's free, but at $9,100 deductible it's a bit high for me, but generally one or two hospital visits deal with that. Then for my PCP, it's only $15/visit. Even with that, I'm still afraid to go to the ER/doctor because of pricing and bills.

[@judgemental9253]

Damn you got it on the cheap cheap, mine was 85k before but still 17 after, it’s my understanding that whatever the insurance doesn’t want to pay after your bit, the hospital just uses as a tax write off

[@kristinewenrich2779]

Hospitals : there are different types and you have to be proactive about where you go. There are public hospitals and private hospitals. Then there are " for profit" and " not for profit" hospitals. You will pay significantly more at a hospital that is trying to make money, than a general hospital or even a "mercy" hospital. Hospitals also have a program for financial assistance, they call it different things in different places . You have to ask about it, don't be shy, usually they won't offer it immediately. Some get federal tax dollars for exactly that program. Lastly, Yes, hospitals here charge for care but most people have a way of reducing those bills, like insurance or assistance programs. (I'm a 2 time cancer fighter, at one point my monthly shot was 35 thousand - EACH.)

[@GDM-f4i]

Fantastic reaction Adam! I love your sense of humor but admire your ability to logically analyze and make fine distinctions in the various topics presented. On a side note, when growing up in Ohio we had a potato garden. I couldn’t wait to dig them up, finding the biggest, smallest and strangest shapes - like digging for treasures. 😂 🤔

[@MoreAdamCouser]

Thank you for this!

[@AzSureno]

@@MoreAdamCouserI will tell you this , there is a lot of crime , there are some places not even the police visit , what we call a trap or a dead end . There’s crime everyday where I live at most of it violent .

[@dionysiacosmos]

I'm an American that has never been West of the Mississippi. I am a native Floridian and while I'm probably related to most of the Eastern seaboard, both my families have been here from very early on and I've been to every state along it. But my favorite place to stay is The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It's a rainforest, and one of the most biodiverse areas in the Northern hemisphere. The Appalachian Mountains, of which they're a part are the oldest mountain range on Earth. There exceed half a BILLION years. Cosmic history is thought to be 15 billion years so even on that scale they are significantly old. I have been going there since my parents took us camping as kids. We took out kids. The campground were like the most is only 5 miles from The Cherokee Reservation which has every support business you can think of, very cool cultural activities and even a hospital. When I have the time and money to go somewhere, why would I go anywhere else? I've been there close to a dozen times and have still only seen a third of the Park. We have other places in the States, but The Smokies relax me like no place else.

[@anikiikardia8279]

I highly recommend any video from Lost in the Pond if you're going to react to more American things. Lawrence does a great job showcasing details of American life as a dual citizen.

[@tenchraven]

Lawrence is like a hobbit of Bree rather than the Shire, which is most Brits. He understands the US better than the average Englishman, but he's still doesn't get a lot of things.

[@deanharris5615]

It depends on which state you live in as to whether you can carry a gun or not. I live in North Carolina and I always have one with me.

[@PriscillaV1964]

Yes, Spanish is the most common "other language" in the US, . . . but we are a nation of immigrants. Never assume we can not understand you. In my area French, Italian and Hungarian are languages we do not "speak", but thanks to our immigrant grandparents, we do understand those languages. And every region is going to have it's own list of languages that folks are familiar with.

[@jontarr7444]

Conceal carry laws vary by state, but in many/most places, both urban and rural, guns are widely available and plenty of people are armed in public, you'd just never know it.

[@maarek71]

One thing that makes me roll my eyes every time I hear about using public transport is most of the people saying you should use it have done zero research on how many people have access to it. There are a lot of communities in this huge country that don't have public transport. City snobs spouting out sh*t they know absolutely nothing about.

[@tenchraven]

Agreed. There are cities in America that cover more ground than some European COUNTRIES. Admittedly the sprawl is disgusting, but the lack of relevant context is why some of us still use the term "Eurotrash". I've worked with and known many Europeans, and most of them are like talking to people who think Jesus was American.... Sigh... One cure for stupid and it isn't allowed.

[@sterling557]

My city has public transport, but it doesn't run even to 10pm. It stops running in some parts at 7:30 pm, which means it is useless if you have an evening shift job.

[@hostronic]

Not only that but the US is a MASSIVE country. To have the entire country fully connected via public transportation would take decades if not centuries.

[@jamestaylor3805]

The county I live in is Aroostook County Maine, which at 17,000 square kilometers is larger than 25% of the countries around the world. My county's size would rank at 143 out of 199 nations. There are counties out west larger than mine.

[@bambamnj]

Guns - Americans have a Constitutional Right to Own and Bear Arms. Some State, in direct defiance of the Constitution {IMHO} have enacted laws to restrict Citizens Rights to bare arms and in some States are making it almost impossible to purchase guns. So the answer to your question varies from State to State. In most States you have to obtain a Firearm Purchase card, to buy a gun. Some States are what they call Constitutional Carry States, meaning if you own a gun, you can carry it with you almost anywhere unless a specific place has a restriction. You can't carry a gun into church if the church does not allow it. In other States you have to obtain a Carry Permit.. as long as you have the permit you are allowed to carry, but you must be able to present that permit at any time. It you interact with Police, you are supposed to immediately notify them that you are carrying a weapon. In other States, like New Jersey where I live, The Liberals have made it almost impossible to get a carry permit. If you own a gun you can only keep it and use it within your home, which I feel is totally Unconstitutional.

[@GoddessFourWinds]

In the U.S., more than 3,500 children and teens are shot and killed every year, and another 15,000 are wounded in shootings. In 2021, there were 4752 pediatric firearm deaths, translating to a rate of 5.8 per 100,000 persons. Guns have been the leading cause of death for kids since 2018. One in 5 adults know someone who died in a gun-related incident. While there are people who want to get rid of guns from civilians, most do not. We just want to address these facts and more. I guess it would surprise people on the right to know many of us are gun owners. And have even served in the military, so supporting the Constitution is something we swore to do. It's not just "Liberals who have made it almost impossible to get a carry permit." I think the amount of deaths may have just a little bit to do with it.

[@mangaqueen20]

The states are 50 different countries cosplaying as a “unified” country. Interstate rivalry is a thing, and honestly it can be quite entertaining. Also I highly recommend Lost in the Pond. He has dual citizenship to the US and the UK and does a fantastic job highlighting the differences and misconceptions between the two countries.

[@Wolfie54545]

Interstate rivalry. New Jersey has entered the chat.

[@bambamnj]

In the US, any power or authority that is not expressly given to the Federal Government by the US Constitution, rests with the individual States. The Constitution was an agreement, a contract, between all the various independent States, to form a Union and set up the Federal Government. We were NOT a Country controlled area that was then broken up into States. Therefore, the US Federal Government only has power and authority that was agreed upon by all the states. For the Federal Government to step beyond those agreement, would be in breach of our Constitution. A big part of this is our Electoral College. This was an agreement to give the smaller States a chance at input to Electing the president, otherwise States with larger populations could and probably would control who became President, as the sheer number of their population would almost never be overcome by the smaller populated States. The Electoral College, while not perfect, tries to give the smaller populated states more of an input into the selection of the President. To do away with the Electoral College and go to a straight Popular Vote, would breech the US Constitution and give control over the Presidency to states like California, Texas, Florida and New York. Those four states could constantly over vote all of the other states, if not for the Electoral College.

[@GoddessFourWinds]

Why? If the popular vote only counted each person's vote as "one" without regard to what state they live in, there would be no need for the EC. I think it's stupid that my vote in New Mexico is worth more than my vote in California. I'm the same person. Where I live should not matter. My choices are not based on my location.

[@darla896]

@@GoddessFourWindsthe EC is to protect the interests of the minority. It is a union of 50 states, not the United States of California, New York Illinois and Texas. EC gives smaller or less populated states like Montana or New Hampshire the ability to award EC votes based on their state’s popular vote. Should the interests of New York City totally negate the interests of the state of Montana?

[@bambamnj]

@@GoddessFourWinds You totally misses the point, which most people with your mindset do. Because there are States of different sizes and States of differing opinions. We are not a "Democracy", we are a "Constitutional Federal Republic". Why the difference? Because as I said, we were not just one big land mass with a bunch of people who decided to create a country. We were a bunch of independent STATES that came together to agree to form a country. Therefore when the country was formed, each State got a vote and each State had to agree to become part of the Union. That is why we are called the United States of America and not the United People of American. The Electoral College is there, once again as I stated before, to protect the smaller States from being completely ruled over by the larger states. Go read up the issue instead of just making an emotional argument.

[@joannesmith2484]

@@bambamnj In other words, I live in an area where my vote is worth double what people in other states are worth and I like it that way. Or, the guy I like won. Either one works. Add to the fact, that in most states, electoral votes are all or nothing rather than proportional - even if the vote is close. Who cares if the majority (people, not cows or corn stalks) is discriminated against? The tyranny of the minority over the majority is much more fair - for the minority. People in what Sarah Palin called "Real America" are just more American than all those people who live in what I guess is "Fake America?" Those who live in sparsely populated areas are just more deserving of voting rights than mere city slickers and suburbanites, even though they pay less taxes that pay for the federal government they get more per capita control over, yet which they are most disdainful. Buy more and larger flags and affix them to everything you own. The louder you shout about how much more you love America, the more patriotic you are - especially if you demonize those who disagree. That's just a well-known fact. That's why George W Bush became president in 2000, even though he received 543,895 less votes than Al Gore. In 2016, Donald Trump became president, even though he received 2,868,686 less votes than Hillary Clinton. That's more than the entire current state populations of 15 states. In 2020, Joe Biden got 7,059,526 more votes than Donald Trump. Yet there are still many, including the former president, who insist that Donald Trump won that election and that Donald Trump will be the next president, no matter who gets more votes - popular, electoral, or otherwise. But yeah, it's all perfectly fair - as long as you live in the right place.

[@bambamnj]

@@joannesmith2484 First of all, you still aren't understanding and that's because you refuse to think about what your reading and more concerned with just trying to create and argument. So I'm done trying to have a discussion with you. Second, tyranny of any kind just like discrimination of any kind is wrong. And the way things work is THE PEOPLE are the ones that get listened to. Yea a majority of THE PEOPLE. The fact that the US is majority of Caucasian people is just a fact of life. If you don't like that it's majority Caucasian then you are Free.. to leave and go anywhere else in the world, but you won't you know why? Because Caucasian people created a Country that is head and shoulders above any place else in the world and people like you who try to throw around the "Minority" word fail to remember that. I have no problems with any other group of people, but come here and become part of us and stop trying to constantly stay separate. No one should have any advantages over anyone else in a free society. We are all covered by the same laws. Let me correct that minorities have been many privileges over Caucasians. Caucasians had to earn those privileges by hard work and sacrifice. In closing.. I wish you all the best in your ignorant life and hope that one day you might pick up a book and learn something, but with your attitude, I sincerely doubt that will ever happen.

[@sopdox]

I love the Irish. I’ve only been there once. When my oldest child was a year old we took a family trip to Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland. My mother in law wanted to show me her culture. Her mom was born in Glasgow, her dad in Armagh. It was one of the best trips. One evening we were at a nice restaurant and my 1 year old was fussy and crying. I was apologizing to the table near us for disturbing their dinner. The woman looked at me and said, “he’s a baby, behaving like a baby. I’d be worried if he wasn’t”. So nice to hear. My mother in law, who was handicapped, told me during one of her trips to Ireland, she left one of her canes behind at a B&B. 3 years later they went back and stayed at the same place. The woman brought out her cane. She kept it assuming one day they’d be back. Now, that’s not to say you don’t deserve the stereotype about drinking. You’ve earned that. I lost my husband 5 years ago at age 52 to the drink.

[@robertbarr9410]

Something that gets always missed. The U.S. has the best disabilities act. I've been to countries that not disabilities people friendly.

[@darknessinmusic]

18:08 it depends on the state. My state has what’s called Constitutional Carry. We can basically do what we want. No guns in government buildings and if a business asks you to leave you have to.

[@RylanYakel]

ye and there’s also concealed carry license in some states. you have to pass a course on safety and other things

[@lancelavallee8487]

You have to think of our states like mini countries. Each state governs it's own borders. Many of our states are larger then most European countries.

[@MoreAdamCouser]

Never knew that!

[@jamestaylor3805]

My county is bigger than some European nations. Largest county east of "the wild west" and all those federal land counties(Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada et cetera). Aroostook County Maine

[@markballard9942]

@@MoreAdamCouser 11 of our states are bigger than the UK.

[@markchristensen23]

Yeah, for the most part, the states do have ultimate authority, but only if they can prove it's not covered in the Constitution, which many states have been disregarding, lately.

[@jessicablack9960]

Not even mini countries, just regular sized and in some cases large countries lol

[@jessicablack9960]

Another thing about the air conditioning, many parts of the US has more extreme weather than places in Europe and the UK. Plenty of states in the US get unbearably hot, so hot to the point where not having air conditioning would be genuinely dangerous. Of course if you live in a country that doesn’t ever get very hot, air conditioning isn’t going to be very high on your priority list.

[@pinkonesie]

I think it was last summer that all the hospital burn units in Arizona were full of people who'd fallen onto the blacktop during the heat wave. AC is an essential with that kind of extreme weather.

[@jessicablack9960]

@@pinkonesie I believe it. I passed through Arizona once and it was the hottest weather I’d ever experienced in my life. I had my puppy with me at the time and I carried him across the pavement so he wouldn’t burn his paws. The air conditioning in my car was broken at the time so I ended up buying bags of ice and dumping it in my puppy’s kennel then using some on myself to keep us from over heating.

[@Wolfie54545]

Europeans try to understand that different places in the world have different climates challenge impossible:

[@jessicablack9960]

@@Wolfie54545 lol true

[@empirejeff]

America has checks and balances, with the government.

[@Bigdogfindley]

"...is supposed to have..."

[@tenchraven]

@@Bigdogfindley More than most countries have. In a parliamentary system, which Europe uses, you might have one house of legislature or you might have one that is basically moribund, like the House of Lords in England. They select the cabinet and prime minister from themselves. Provincial governments are basically limited to speed limits and noise pollution ordinances, like a city council. Most countries in the US are more real world. And oh yeah, it's really hard for Congress to fire a Justice, and the President can't. But most of the EU... Nope. Our system IS breaking down because most people have been kept ignorant by those who would like to see the US more like Europe, but the mechanisms just need to be lubricated and people need to care.

[@jameshunt9208]

​@@tenchraven Indeed

[@therese1584]

Well it used to have

[@jonlouis4263]

3:23 This is wrong, there is something called the "Supremacy Clause" in the constitution. Federal law is the rule and states cannot enact laws that contradict federal law. If there is no federal law, then the states can do what they want as long as it meets constitutional standards.

[@HippieMagic]

The laws can’t conflict, if they do the Federal law takes priority. If the federal law is unconstitutional, the state law takes priority. A state can have a more strict law, though. In that sense I suppose the state does have more power.

[@jacobyullman5005]

Yes and no, because it heavily depends on whether or not the federal government is willing to try and widely enforce that law in a state with a contradicting law. The issue of enforcement is why states with legal cannabis are generally able to operate despite it being illegal federally. Trying to enforce the federal law in a state where the majority of the population disagrees with that law, and has enacted their own state law to contradict it, is genrally pretty unfeasable. One of the chief reasons for that is that federal law enforcement agencies would have to enforce that federal law at such a wide scale that they'd effectively be policing just as much as the state police-forces, and that could lead to further strained relations between the state government and federal government to the point they could turn an entire state against the current federal administration, jeapordizing future votes. Don't get me wrong, they'll still use federal laws and authority on a small scale, especially if they're trying to nail someone when they can't get them for a different crime. If you own a legal cannabis dispensary in Colorado, the feds can still come shut you down and arrest you if they really wanted too, but they're not going to enforce it on a state-wide scale because it's not realistic to do so. If a law is un-enforcable at scale, and/or no one is really willing to enforce a law at scale, then that law is effectively impotent.

[@timothynorton6137]

Most of the laws that affect you day to day are state laws. If you break them you will end up in state court. Federal regulations, laws, need to be in line with the Constitution. States don't necessarily just acquiesce, but go to court to protect their rights. Individuaks go to court also if they believe laws violate their constitutional right. This is not how things work in most countries.

[@paulmartin2348]

NOT TRUE!!!! There are MANY laws that states have that contradict federal laws. For example, buying, selling or using marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug federally, the same class as cocaine and heroin. Many state have legalized it but you can be prosecuted by the Federal Government if you carry the weed from one state where it's legal to another state where it's legal because as soon as you cross a state line it becomes Federal Jurisdiction.

[@WalterWD]

@@paulmartin2348 You're young, it shows. You have the right idea, but you have the wrong details. The states can't make it legal, and they haven't. They have revised their prosecution protocols. As others stated, state laws can't contradict federal laws, and feds say its illegal so it's illegal.

[@DashRiprock513]

Hey man..... Health care..... I worked in the Emergency department level 1 trauma center. We have to treat everyone, its the law. If we someone came in from a foreign country need treatment we don't even bother to bill you. we know you will go home and not pay it. for people that live here and don't have health coverage, you may get a bill.... some places base payments on your ability to pay etc..... our hospital would just get coverage for you through state Medicaid or federal Medicare, because that way we know we're going to get paid... you can bill people, but that doesn't mean they're gonna pay up, but the government does... And if you're a veteran the VA (Veterans administration) takes care of you. Also, if you are a victim of a crime with no coverage.. there is a crime victims fund that pays it.

[@thejennwoo1]

I was just hospitalized for my Afib in Mesa, AZ. They strongarmed me and would not discharge me from the hospital after a 1-night stay, not in ICU or any special unit, until I paid a $2,700 bill. I have NEVER experienced that in my LIFE. They bartered with me and accepted a $1,000 down payment plus a payment plan for the remainder to be paid off in it's entirety within 12 months (that's $225/mo., btw). That was just the hospital bill, not including the doctors' bills, the 45 minute ambulance ride there, or the hospital bill from the original hospital I was admitted to before being transferred to that hospital, and the bills from the doctors at the first hospital. I am looking at over $10K in bills, even with my "high quality" insurance as a government employee. US health care is a fucking travesty.

[@DashRiprock513]

@@thejennwoo1 who's your insurance ? what's the deductible? do you have a health savings account? How do they strong arm you to stay? You can leave the hospital anytime you want.. you just have to sign an AMA. Your state laws may be different but I would recommend legal advice from a local.

[@tenchraven]

Oh, don't tell the truth to the Europeans, they can't handle it and they won't believe it no matter what you do.

[@tenchraven]

@@thejennwoo1 They wouldn't discharge you? What did they do, tie you to the bed? Use chemical restraints without your consent? Those would both be unlawful restraint, and their legal teams probably aren't going there. Maybe you didn't know you can stand up, demand your effects, and walk out of a hospital at any time unless you're a prisoner being treated. THen walking out is you trying to escape from controlled custody. Work with them- if you stop whining it's amazing what your options are.

[@libertybell8852]

​@@tenchraventhey DO get super pushy lately. I am.not afraid to tell them to go to hell and get out of my way, but some people are worried about escalating a situation, causing a scene, etc.

[@tinanichols203]

I live near the Texas Gulf coast. Last summer, we had 47 days where the temperature was above 100• F. 12 days were above 110•. Temperatures start to get to 90° in April, and don't cool down until November. We could not survive with air conditioning.

[@Adiscretefirm]

Some states require a license to own a gun, some don't, some require a license to carry a concealed gun, some don't, some allow open carry, some don't. States with concealed carry also differ in what other states carry permit they honor.

[@VioletSilhouette]

Yo man. I love this change in content. I liked all the family guy and south park videos too but it's nice to break away and see you react to real world stuff and expand everyone's horizons a bit. Love you man keep it up.

[@MoreAdamCouser]

Thank you!

[@jameshunt9208]

​@@MoreAdamCouser If you haven't already, you should check out Touropia's 25 best national parks in the USA video. It's incredible.

[@alexsnow3319]

soccer (n.) 1889, socca, later socker (1891), soccer (1895), originally university slang (with jocular formation -er (3)), from a shortened form of Assoc., abbreviation of association in Football Association (as distinguished from Rugby football). An unusual formation, but those who did it perhaps shied away from making a name out of the first three letters of Assoc. Compare rugger (under rugby) also 1890s English schoolboy slang leccer, from lecture (n.).

[@captain_crunk]

Much like Sir Mix Alot, I am an Asser.

[@kristend344]

Have you done reaction videos to Laurance Brown's Lost in the Pond channel? He's a Brit, living in the US for the last 13? years. Now an American citizen. He talks a lot about the differences between the UK and the US.

[@OneWomanAndTwoAcres]

Here is Georgia, USA (and now Florida), we don't need a license to have a gun and to open carry. Not too long ago, they removed the need to have a license to conceal carry. Now, anyone can own and have a weapon on their person *almost* everywhere they go. We believe that an armed society is a much more polite society. Just something to consider.

[@julieh7648]

GA here also. I like how you put that

[@CrisCrossPhx]

@@julieh7648the same here too, a big HOWDY 🤠 from Arizona, still pretty much the Wild West!

[@HBC423]

Tennessee also

[@Sin_Alder]

Plus, you have a right to a weapon, and it's not supposed to be infringed. Shouldn't have required a license in the first place, as such a requirement is a blatant violation of every citizen's second amendment right.

[@WalterWD]

@@Sin_Alder Obviously they know that, they corrected it.

[@bambamnj]

There are large sections of the US that speak other languages. Spanish being one big one. We also have large areas of Asian populations that speak their associated homeland languages. In the south we have a large population that still speak French. We have several areas that speak Dutch or German. Yes a majority of us who's families have been here since the beginning, like my family, tend to speak only English, but most of us had to take a foreign language in high school, however we tend to not have to use that language much and so many of us lose that skill.

[@claregale9011]

The uk is multicultural too in England we have a huge polish , Asian, carrabean, African communities.

[@bambamnj]

@@claregale9011 I agree... but the video was about the US not the UK

[@jadeh2699]

It would great if reporters did their job according to their own Code of Ethics. The Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics Preamble: Public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues. Conscientious journalists from all media and specialties strive to serve the public with thoroughness and honesty. Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist's credibility.

[@benzzc3626]

When a state law conflicts with a federal law, it usually ends up for the courts to decide. It's not as simple as "the states are the highest authority". The states and courts do act as checks on federal power.

[@markchristensen23]

In Idaho, where I live, every adult automatically has the right to carry a concealed weapon, or to open carry. A license is not needed. Of course, when purchasing a gun, there is still the background check. You can still get a license, of course, but that would mostly be for travel to another state. As for being able to carry a weapon everywhere? That's dependent on the business, and most federal buildings do not allow weapons, even if you have a license to carry.

[@Swordofsummer]

I live in Colorado and have had it be sweltering 97 degree (farinhite) weather with a sunny sky and no clouds with a clear forecast to in an hour having it hail.

[@JenniferKitchens123]

Potatoes are so versatile! Who doesn’t love them? Best wishes to you from Alabama, USA where it is 26.7 degrees today with 70% humidity. You are welcome to visit in the summer when it is the normal temperature of 35 with 95% humidity. 😉😁 Seriously, though, we don’t want you to stroke out, so the best months to visit here are May and October. Come on over, sit a spell, and we’ll feed you until you can’t move. 😊

[@jameshunt9208]

It was 30°C here in Iowa, with moderate humidity, but a nice breeze to help out.

[@Wolfie54545]

I hate potatoes

[@Human-xn2lj]

Hope you don't live in Idaho as it is the only thing they are known for.

[@vickiehenley5148]

"If that tickles your pickle🥒" I laughed out loud! hahaha

[@markballard9942]

The federal government is the highest authority in many things. The constitution reserves certain things for the federal government and certain things for the state.

[@pinkonesie]

This--many things, but not everything, and the interplay is complex. I didn't realize how complex until I tried to explain it to someone from outside the US.

[@dawnpalacios8312]

States have their laws, but they do not supersede federal law. The supreme law of the land is the Constitution. The federal laws take priority over state laws if the two come into conflict which is the Supremacy Clause Article VI of the Constitution.

[@chrissyp930]

20:33 it'd be interesting to hear more on the division in ireland from someone who lives in northern ireland. Its always reminded me of how brits treated the colonies but thats an admitted outside point of view

[@DJFourie]

Thanks for another great video.

[@MoreAdamCouser]

Thanks for watching!

[@pastelcarnations]

I have traveled to Ireland twice, and England, and Scotland and I absolutely loved everything about it. I love the fact that it's so laid back, and not all the rush, hustle and bustle. Everyone I encountered was very nice and polite, and actually took time and talked to us. You don't get that here in the US, not everyone, but we have a lot of rude people that won't even talk to you. I love Ireland, I think I could live there.

[@mitchellgildea254]

I'm surprised we're not all eating potatoes and drinking right now

[@NoStoryNoWorry]

As long as our “leader” doesn’t emulate Cromwell.

[@MoreAdamCouser]

🤣🤣

[@wufflespring]

I actually am.. Life is good.

[@urmothersawhore]

For the record. I am drinking and eating potatoes right now.

[@jamestaylor3805]

The Irish in northern maine are still eating potatoes and drinking all day.

[@Sef_Era]

17:45 it depends on the state, but in general a gun license allows you to carry it, as long as you aren’t concealing it, and you’re only in a public space. You can’t take them across state lines (without a federal license, which is much harder to get), cover up the fact that you have it (without a concealed carry permit, ditto), or bring it to a sporting event or a school. But ‘walking down the street’, in general, you can have it on your person. It also depends on the gun.

[@darrellroninson3476]

In Arizona I can carry concealed no permit, so then the criminal has to wonder if the target is armed. Works for me!

[@jamestaylor3805]

You have increased the chances of getting yourself shot by about 1500%. Statistics are frequently ignored by those driven by feelings tho.

[@USFirst1776]

​@@jamestaylor3805where did you pull these stats from? Let me guess, a left leaning, gun hating group.

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

​@@jamestaylor3805people like you are why machine guns are legal in Arizona 😂❤😂

[@jamestaylor3805]

@@heywoodjablowme8120 people like me? Explain yourself. What do you mean like me? I own guns. I also know facts. So what is it about me you are trying to point out?

[@CaptAoife]

An armed society is a polite society. Plus I wouldn't want to go unarmed near the southern border.

[@audiogarden21]

Back in 2022 I believe it was, Ohio no longer requires a concealed carry permit to carry a concealed firearm. As long as you're legally allowed to own one you can conceal carry. 18:56. That 'was' the potatoes, Adam! They were diced and baked.

[@53kenner]

"Most Americans have never seen a gun being fired"? Where I grew up, opening day of firearms deer season was a defacto holiday and half the population took to the woods...

[@ruthsaunders9507]

Many place get out of school for several days because they know so many kids will be absent.

[@53kenner]

@@ruthsaunders9507 We did that some years, depended upon who was the superintendant of schools, and upon what day of the week November 15th fell.

[@erickelley1680]

​@ruthsaunders9507 my area does that as well. Beginning of deer season and doe season are always off because students won't be in school and most of the teachers won't be either. It was always funny hearing how the students would be out hunting and some would run into their teachers as they moved from spot to spot.

[@53kenner]

@@ruthsaunders9507 We sure did.

[@CrisCrossPhx]

“…and potatoes are great, so shut up!” Love it!!

[@MoreAdamCouser]

I only speak facts! 😂

[@Average_Middle_Aged_American]

3:00 - He is wrong about Federal government. The Constitution is federal and states must follow federal laws. Sometimes, they don't but rarely are they laws, moreso just looking the other way. The 10th Amendment awards power to the states that is NOT already addressed in the Constitution. The Constitution gets changed when federal laws are passed.

[@1012Mrjesse]

18:03 Some states, such as my own, allow concealed carry(hidden) for handguns without even needing a license. Some states require licenses, and some states don’t allow it. Same with open carry(think of what you would see on a cop, the gun on the outside of your body open for anyone to see), some allow it, some don’t, some require licenses, etc.

[@jonlivingston3169]

People in the major cities use public transportation, millions of them …….

[@Joan_Day]

3:43 some states have specific laws with wording about this. For example, Michigan's state law regarding recreational cannabis forbids it in National Parks and for use on boats, because these are areas in the state geographicly but not under the states jurisdiction. It's rather quite complex once you add county and city laws into the mix. Something can be legal in the state but not in a specific city. Federal law is meant to provide a baseline or to cover crimes that span from state to state, it's not meant to be an overreaching entity.

[@agoogleviewer]

On Guns, as the video says, depends on the state, there is, owning a firearm, concealed carry and open carry, most states you need a permit for concealed (some cities do not allow concealed even if you have a permit), a few states allow open carry, and all states by constitution allow owning but even this has state rules, like, some consider your car a private property. so you are allowed to carry a gun in your car, without a carry permit (some states have more restrictions to get own and so)....

[@KarenCatMom2]

I'm pretty sure that whether or not Americans speak more than one language has more do with socioeconomic background or whether your family is bilingual to begin with than where you live. The school where I work has about 5% bilingual students because of the number of people who have emigrated here recently. The kids grow up learning to speak English but many parents don't. Tthey only speak their native languages. At my school that's Spanish & Portuguese Most other bilingual Americans I'm believe are in the top 1/3 economically advantaged. They have money enough to travel around the world, They might have businesses located in multiple countries, or be in the entertainment industry. I have known a few people in the music business who became bilingual because they had to do business in Europe and South America. Most American High School students take one year of some language. They used to require it for graduation when I was in high school. I took one year of Spanish and one year of French and that was in the 1970s. Could I go to France or Mexico and carry on a conversation ? LOL of course not. I remember a few phrases that I learned from both languages. I think most Americans can say the same.

[@HyperionSun_]

no license is needed for guns in my state. You just have to register your gun and be eligible to own a firearm. lastly, you can only bring guns where guns are allowed when it comes to schools, malls, businesses, etc.

[@janfitzgerald3615]

Regarding medical care. Most people have health insurance and it’s through their employer so the amount is deducted from your check each pay period. Because employers have bargaining power due to the number of employees, it’s usually very affordable. Unemployed or low income people can get insurance using their state’s Medicaid program and pay a low or zero monthly payment. Also if you have a major medical event, and are low or fixed income, most hospitals will waive the amount not covered by your insurance. It doesn’t matter the reason you’re having a medical emergency or need urgent care, heart attack, broken leg, etc, they have to treat you, it’s the law.

[@hinderwl]

The hospitals will actually count it as charity and thus lowering taxes.

[@stevencrewe3434]

In most states you have to apply for a permit to own a gun…and apply separately to be able to open carry or concealed Cary a gun. A few states recently changed their laws to where no permit is needed to carry a gun with you. Thanks for your interest in America. My mother’s ancestors came from Ireland and Scotland. My dad’s ancestors were English. I hope to visit the UK one day to explore the countries of my origin.

[@hydej1667]

Most states Do NOT require you to have a "permit" to own a gun. Most states (if not all) require you to undergo a background check before Buying a gun, but no permit to Own one. In Oregon you can "open carry" without any permit. And I've had my Concealed Carry permit for over 40 years now In South Dakota, where I also live, we have Constitutional Carry . . . no permit needed to carry concealed. . . . . Too bad I lost all my guns in the boating accident.

[@tenchraven]

LIAR! Only if California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Delaware and DC are "most of the states". 29 states won't require a concealed carry permit by July, much less require any other permission slip from the state just to own. I expect there to be a 30th state joining the club next year. Last time I checked, 29 or 30 out of 50 is most of the 50. And the gutters don't run red. The first such state, Vermont, has had "if you can own it, you can carry it" since before joining the US, and it has some of the lowest violent crime rates in the country and has for more than 250 years.

[@jameshunt9208]

Incorrect, it's the opposite

[@JWJWJWJW]

9:07 The traveling thing always kills me because something that a lot of Europeans don’t understand or really kind of recognize is just how big our country is in comparison. I’ve seen a lot of people in the comments here trying to give a good comparison, but I’ll give you an example. About a year and a half ago my mom and I went on a road trip where we stayed down in Florida for about a week and then we drove home afterwards. We started up here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and drove down to Clearwater, Florida. That is about a 17 hour drive. For our sanity, we split it up into two 9 hour days however, between the two of us, we very easily could’ve done it in one day. For anyone who’s traveled across Europe before that is a longer drive than it would be to drive from Paris, France to Warsaw, Poland. That drive, by the way, is only about 16 1/2 hours. That drive would also take you through about three or four different countries in Europe. Driving from Pennsylvania to Florida takes you through about eight different states. Thats literally just a chunk of the east coast, not even top to bottom, just the bottom 2/3.

[@jeffborowiak9398]

Watch a video on checks and balances.

[@danielmcgraw7908]

In NYS there are different classes of weapon license. A long gun (rifle/shotgun) requires you register. There is a pistol permit for hunting and target shooting. The a premises permit for a place of business, and finally a carry conceal permit. There are also states that are "Open Carry" which means you strap a holster around your body and off you go.

[@paulmartin2348]

I will explain the power structure (in very simple terms) a bit on the surface. The "United States" was originally 13 colonies who agreed to band together or "unite". They were STILL sovereign in their own colony or state. So the "United" "States" is effectively 50 States that all band together. Each state is divided up into counties. The elected "Sherriff" in each country is actually the top authority. He can tell the Federal government they can't do anything or make arrests in his county. Same goes with states and the like. The reason the Feds have so much power is the majority of the money (more than half) that these smaller entities have is supplied to them by the federal government. The Feds can just take all their money away if you tick them off. (pretty much money always wins)

[@cindyc8165]

The power structure of a county government typically centers around a "Board of County Commissioners" which acts as both the legislative and executive body, with other elected officials like the sheriff, clerk, treasurer, and assessor holding independent power within their respective departments, often operating under a commission system, council-administrator system, or council-elected executive system depending on the county's structure.

[@adamwade1808]

@3:25 not exactly true- Each State is sovereign over its own laws- for example each state has the power to raise taxes. However, if there is a dispute Federal Law always trumps (no pun intended) State laws. Also, Native Hawaiian is along with English the co-official language of the State of Hawai'i

[@VirginiaPeden-Harrington-qd5zu]

Europeans usually know a lot about the US, but that is mostly cultural bits because of movies and tv shows. I challenge them to know about the types of things in the US that they expect us to know about European countries. Fifty states, 50 countries. I cannot name biggest cities or capital cities or identify national flags or describe the terrain of most of the countries. I cannot name each country on a map. Can Europeans cite the biggest city in each state or the flag of each state or where all of the many deserts and mountains are or identify each state on a map? I seriously doubt it. Can they talk intelligently about the history of the US? Well, no since they think there is no history here. I think you get my point.

[@randykillman6475]

Thanks!

[@MoreAdamCouser]

Oh my god, thank you!!

[@miou-miou-]

ow.. feels like 95% of this was wrong.. im not saying it is completely wrong, but it is twisted in an insane way.. and adam himself got it wrong.. if we are talking about percentages there is a huge difference.. the people who made that video sure as hell did not present things as they actually are.

[@JBarneche]

Yeah, I gotta agree. Like, the overarching points aren't necessarily wrong, but I feel every one is supported by bad and faulty arguments. Feels like a highschooler giving a presentation without doing any research beforehand.

[@cherisenunez2530]

The video bring reacted to is many years old and Mike Estrin has made massive strides in his personal health. He's also a damn good creator with an awesome team. As for the death penalty; some are outlawing while others are putting in express lanes. State to state changes are crazy and a whole new world. It's much harder to travel outside our national borders is difficult unless you go to Canada or Mexico.

[@mitchellgildea254]

8:25 ROCK, FLAG AND EEEEEEEAAAAAGGGGGLLLLLLEEEEE!!!!

[@revgurley]

You really have to think of the US as 50 different countries. The government is set up so states' laws trump national laws in some cases. Like the death penalty, state income tax, "mary jane" laws, even "blue laws" (leftover from Prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s). An example, marijuana is legal for recreational use in some states, but it is still illegal by the national government. Other states are allowing some "medicinal" uses for it. Some only allow 'hemp' products. It's usually not a problem if you stay in one state, but if you fly and have something "legal" in your departure state, but "illegal" in your arrival state, the national law (illegal) kicks in and you could be in real trouble. Every state has things you might like, and things you might disagree with. That's the fun of exploring this huge country!

[@darknessinmusic]

12:47 allllsoooo AC is so necessary here. It is 94 degrees in North Ga today. I can’t open my windows because there are thousands of mosquitoes, ants,roaches and cicadas where I live (in a rural area…a stones throw from a cattle farm). year before last my AC broke during the hottest week of the year. Temps reached 100 (37.78 Celsius) add in the humidity and it felt ever hotter.

[@hinderwl]

Gotta remember that most European homes don't have the wonderful invention called window screens.

[@Cifer77]

According to the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Center for Disease Control, the U.S. ranks 13th worldwide in obesity, out of 193 countries.... Yeah, we fat

[@VelGer-hq7ms]

Relying on the CDC and the CIA for factual information may seem a 'stretch' to some people. But, nonetheless, I wonder what data is used to come to that conclusion. Could it have been the Body/Mass Index. According to that, Mike Tyson at 5'10 and 218 lbs, was considered "obese" during his fighting career. The Europeans that I've encountered may be the same height as Tyson, 5' 10". But, they'll weigh maybe 130 lbs, which to some, may be considered extremely "slight".

[@davidallard7998]

I live in Massachusetts USA, we have few slangs here for example. Packy means liquor store. Bubbler means water fountain. Ice cream sprinkles is jimmies. Soda like Coke is tonic. Lolly pops are called suckers in New York. hope you like them.

[@t4rg3t5132]

React to the "fat electrician " i poisonous you a great reaction and you're channel will blow up.

[@MoreAdamCouser]

Already scheduled for tomorrow!

[@t4rg3t5132]

@@MoreAdamCouser freaking awesome! Love u Adam... you're reactions that is... no hom0

[@lachellerivera5624]

Hospitals in America do have charity programs that can cover those bills, and they will also put in an application for medicaid if you don't have insurance. I've been hospitalized many times due to illness, so I've learned a lot about how you can get help paying off medical bills.

[@bambamnj]

Christians - To be fair, the US was a country formed from Christian beliefs by Christians who were looking for a place where they could practice their Christian beliefs without persecution. So yes there is a large percentage of the population that is Christian in one form or another, whether that be Catholic, Methodist, Baptist or any of the many other Christian based religions. This is no different then saying that the US was originally settled by Europeans, so there is a large population of White People here.

[@steventambon2588]

I agree with most of this statement, but to clarify: the country was famously formed from beliefs of the Enlightenment, including separation of church and state. Our founding fathers were christian, but a good number of them (including Washington, Jefferson, Monroe, and Madison) were "non-christian diests" or "christian diests" so they believed in christian morals, but not the religion itself- an enlightenment theory of John Locke. But, yes, the colonies were a place of religious tolerance for different sects of protestantism and that freedom of religion is enshrined in our Bill of Rights. ...and I feel compelled to add this one sentiment as an American with ancestry from the most famous of our Catholic immigrant groups: Irish and Italian-- I say specifically protestantism because Catholics were seen as untrustworthy vassals of the Vatican and discrimination against Catholics was so strong in the 1800s that an anti-catholic political party (the Know-Nothing Party) was formed and won elections. Italian Catholics discrimination went into the 1930s. It was a major thing for Irish-Americans and Catholics as a whole when JFK was elected president because it was the first time a Catholic was able to overcome the allegations that they were loyal to the Pope over the Constitution.

[@bambamnj]

@@steventambon2588 I don't disagree with anything you stated, just know that regardless of their independent beliefs they saw fit to mention God in at least one of our most important documents.. The Declaration of Independence, and to protect the practice of religion in the very first of the Bill of Rights in our US Constitution.

[@sterling557]

​@@steventambon2588 Yes, The Founding Fathers feared the control that the Pope exerted across many nations. It wasn't Religion per se they were avoiding, they definitely said the US wouldn't succeed unless if had a religious moral framework. The "separation of church and state" is not wording from The Constitution, but from a private Jefferson letter to a friend. Fun fact : The British (and colonies like the US) didn't adopt the Gregorian Calendar for 170 years because they didn't trust the Pope.

[@steventambon2588]

@@sterling557 That is true about the saying "separation of church and state," thanks for bringing that to my attention, I had to look up that letter.... However, that was in 1802, 11 years after the 1st amendment was ratified and the "establishment clause" is the legal precedent behind the separation. However, the most important consideration into the founding beliefs of our country can not fall simply on the founding documents, we must also consider the rationale and purpose behind it all. It's no secret that our founding fathers built our government around the principles of the Enlightenment. Amongst some of the most prevalent Enlightenment thinkers were Voltaire, John Locke, and Baron de Montesquieu, who all argued for separation of church and state. Moreover, the pamphlet that sparked the idea of independence (Common Sense by Thomas Paine), the Declaration of Independence (Jefferson), and the Constitution (Madison) were all written by known Deists. Another notable Deists in the founding fathers would be Washington who actively fought for tolerance and freedom of the plurality of religions, including atheism.

[@nikbenton8219]

There are many different firearm licenses. A standard allows you to own them and carry them (rifles). A separate license is needed to carry handguns in open view (on hip over shirt), and another license is needed if you want to carry the handgun concealed or hidden.

[@mitchellgildea254]

To be fair we're not fat so much as we are cultivating mass 😂

[@MoreAdamCouser]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@urmothersawhore]

I'm not fat. I'm big boned.

[@greything9169]

I live in Arizona, I have 10 firearms and I've never had to get a license or permit for any of them. Two-ish months ago I walked into a pawn shop and walked out less than an hour later with a new rifle. I don't carry any of them mostly because they aren't the best for personal defense outside of the house. There's essentially no limit to the number of firearms a person can own in Arizona, but certain types like machine guns are significantly harder to obtain and are heavily regulated by the federal government. Firearms permits/licenses are not required here, but they are recommended especially if you frequently travel to other states that require you to have a permit. Of course, Not everyone can own guns, namely people who have committed and were convicted of felonious crimes are not allowed to own any firearm.

[@elivile.]

As an American who wants to be a well known author, I still use words correctly. Sure, I use slang whenever I'm not writing stories, but I do know what words mean and how to spell them correctly. It has always been a pet peeve of mine whenever people shorten words to U instead of writing out the entire word: you. It's only _three letters_ for goodness sake! I-- I'll stop now before I go on a rant about it.

[@starparodier91]

My dad is from Slovakia and we also enjoy potatoes and drinking 😎

[@Cifer77]

This is a fun video, but the source video is massively known as making excuses without data. It's for entertainment value, not factual data.

[@Plasmastorm73_n5evv]

Using AC is considered (by some in the EU) as being weak or indulgent. But after being in Florida during the summer you know why we have AC. It is also a law that all new construction has to have AC.

[@ATippePodcast]

He does get the guns wrong. Our country has 500 million registered firearms. And probably about triple the amount in unregistered firearms. I’d say about 75 percent or more have at least one gun in the house

[@pinkonesie]

It's not as many as it seems like it should be given the number of guns in the US. 32% of US adults own a gun. This works out to 44% of US households. (Source: Gallup) That's still significant, but it's not everyone or even most people. We have collectors who really skew the average. Another point for US variability. Where I grew up, everyone had a gun. Now, in the city, nobody I have regular contact with does.

[@hannahbeanies8855]

Most Americans do not own guns. However, most gun owners have more than one gun

[@ATippePodcast]

@@pinkonesie most cities have guns “banned” or severe restrictions. So most folks will not be honest with you. 500 million (registered) firearms are in the US. And has many as double that is not registered. I only have one registered firearm.

[@ATippePodcast]

@@hannahbeanies8855 I would put my money on that around 65 or more percent of Americans have guns. Whether they are registered or not changes the statistics that you see.

[@pinkonesie]

@@ATippePodcast Oh good god, no they have not.

[@darknessinmusic]

10:48 FYI lots of people say the US is bad off because we have a higher infant mortality rate than most countries (even some third world) but we have much stricter reporting guidelines and consider any birth as a part of the numbers. If a child is born premature and dies most countries would not include this as “infant” mortality but as a miscarriage. If stats were adjusted most studies say we would be doing better than Finland.

[@denisetornga1030]

We live in the Mitten, in the summer 90 degree weather is usual,and 90 percent humidity is often with it.I live in the country and try not to use the air, I like fresh air,but there are times you have to use it

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

I’m a HUGE stereotypical American. I worked my whole life to get this citizenship and these freedoms-you’re damn right I’m gonna USE them!😂❤

[@independentopinion1469]

Carrying a gun, mostly is going to depend on the State that you're residing in, like blue States is going to be very hard to get CCW ( carrying a concealed weapon ) and is going to be almost impossible to get an open carry, but you have the Red States 29 that have constitutional carry, that after you passed the FBI background check you can constitutional carry. It sucks that they don't have reciprocity from a Red State to a Blue State, which means you can go to jail in a blue State like California, New York or Illinois on which they have very restricted gun laws ( that really don't have any effect on criminals, since criminals will keep breaking the law ).

[@midknight9715]

I don't think there are any states which require a license to own a firearm, as that would be unconditional (not that that means much anymore). A small minority of states require a license to carry a gun outside of your home, most states allow you to open carry without a permit, and just over half of the states allow cinceal carry without a permit. Some gun laws we have though are just ridiculous. Most of the broader gun laws we have exist solely to make guns more expensive to legally acquire. Like a ton of restrictions that apply only to imported guns, but not to American-made ones. The NFA (National Firearms Act) putting special restrictions on rifles with barrels shorter than 16 inches, shotguns with barrels shorter than 18 inches, and suppressors for no practical reason. I could go on, but hopefully you get the point. Also the whole thing with states being more powerful than the federal government was crushed during the Civil War, unfortunately.

[@mrgclough]

When the U.S. was founded it was more as if a group of independent nations agreed to manage some functions in common. To make this work, the agreement, the Constitution, was agreed to be the ultimate authority. But while that sounds like it controls the states, what actually happened was the Constitution assigned some powers to the federal government, but it went on to say that any powers not specifically given to the federal government was reserved to the states themselves. So issuing money, making treaties, and laws about trading across state lines and with other nations are federal matters, because the Constitution addresses them. This left the states still the autonomous nation-states they had been. In essence, the issue in the U.S. civil war was whether the Constitution had force when the states and the federal government were in conflict and whether the states could take back what they had agreed to. Almost all criminal and civil law is state law. That's why some stares have capital punishment and some do not. Texas has 180 people on Death Row(4 women) awaiting execution. Some of them will die of old age before they can be executed. 20 to 30 years is common. Some have been there since the 1970's and 1980's. Someone convicted of a state law crime can appeal that conviction, and a state appeals court will decide. And that is the final word on whether or not they are guilty. They can take the appeal up to a federal court, but only if they can contrive a Constitutional issue. That might be that they were effectively forced to testify against themself. That would violate the Constitution. The federal court never declares someone not guilty of a state crime. You can't argue in federal court that you are innocent. They can only send the case back to state court for retrial. If you sue someone, you do it in state court under state law. Unless it is a violation of a civil right enumerated in the Constitution..Then you can bring suit in federal court. Things the state does: Almost all law enforcement. Operation of prisons. Licensing drivers and professions. Child custody, marriage and divorce, assessing most taxes, including property and sales taxes. Defining how education will work. Choosing electors who actually elect the U.S. President. Everything, in fact, but some federal laws. A good example of the divided powers is that one thing the framers of the Constitution failed to define was who controls borders. States have always had control, especially of things like agricultural products crossing into their state. But you see the current conflict on the Mexican border where the State of Texas has militarized the border area, even to the extent of invading and taking control of an island in the Rio Grande river in order to destroy facilities used by Mexican drug cartels. The Supreme Court may not be able to decide the matter, since it isn't addressed in the Constitution. I am a 74 year old native Texan. In my life, I have seen exactly one person openly carrying a handgun who was not a peace officer. And I suspect the one I saw, who was dressed in western wear, may have just been in some kind of costume. I know some people carried openly at things like a gun rights rally at the state capital, but I wasn't there. And that's after a career as a peace officer myself who in retirement has the right to carry throughout the U.S. Gun laws are another thing the states regulate. (The federal government has some say, such as regulating gun dealers, because it is deemed interstate commerce.) In some states, you had to buy a license to own a gun. States that did that likely also made any public possession of a handgun illegal. Other states allow any adult to buy a handgun. Some allow free open carry where you can carry most places without a permit. Some require a permit. It's entirely up to the state. In many places, your private vehicle is treated like your home. In others, carrying a handgun in the car is the same as carrying it on you person. In most states, you can order a long gun by mail and have it delivered. And there is usually a sharp distinction between handguns and long guns. In Texas, you can carry a long run into a bar where a handgun would not be allowed. No deer hunter wants to leave his expensive rifle in the car to be stolen if he stops for a beer on the way home. Other weapons are defined and limited by the states. A few years go, Texas, where long blade knives and switchblades and such could not be carried, took all knife laws off the books. You can now strap on a sword it you really want to or carry a spear. A hospital that operates an emergency department can't turn anyone away. All hospitals will make some effort to collect bills for emergency services, but they are also prepared to write off those expenses. In many places, local government will receive the unpaid bill for someone living in their jurisdiction and will pay out of public funds. But no, you can't walk into just any physician's office and say, "Treat me, but I can't pay." That's why a lot of emergency room time is devoted to trivial injuries and illness. They can't tell you you're not sick enough. Emergency medical services and air medical services don't ask any questions before treating. Everyone gets treated, in the field an then in a hospital. They will also send a bill, but a lot of the cost is just absorbed by the local government.

[@pinkonesie]

This is beautifully said.