The Dark Side of DARPA | The Human Cost of Technological Supremacy

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The Dark Side of DARPA | The Human Cost of Technological Supremacy
DARPA is the secretive U.S. defense agency behind groundbreaking technologies like the internet and GPS. It uncovers DARPA's lesser-known projects and controversial experiments that push ethical boundaries.
The episode weighs DARPA's positive innovations against its more questionable endeavors. Does the agency's pursuit of cutting-edge tech justify some of its shadier activities?
You'll discover surprising facts about DARPA's influence on daily life and national security. This enigmatic organization shapes our world in ways most people never realize.
Ultimately, you'll be left pondering whether DARPA is a force for good -- or cause for concern.
#DARPA #Robotics #History
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[@TheWhyFiles]

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[@MikeD_]

Enjoying an early dinner and Factor meal at the moment.

[@osmosisjones4912]

Do memories from organ transplants

[@osmosisjones4912]

special epi genetics my be sp roles. I noticed in families kids shoulders limb proportions joints shape of head neck and connective muscles and debutants are more similar to Dad's. With that I predicted more homosepian men had kids with neanderthal women then the other way around

[@masonkoffman2402]

Actually gonna do what you say, AJ, and grab some Factor!

[@fightforaglobalfirstamendm5617]

Missed you!

[@BigelowInventions]

Back in 2019, I was in a Boston hospital for several days due to surgery complications. For most of my stay I was in a double room with no roommate, but on the second to last day, the divider curtain was drawn and my roommate was wheeled in. Shortly after the nurses got him settled in, he started talking to me from behind the curtain. Naturally we began with small talk, but after a while we got into the reasons why we were admitted to the hospital. I went first and mentioned my complications after a cancer related surgery. He responded with, "That's funny, I'm here because of complications from the same type of cancer." We talked about our conditions for quite some time but eventually my roommate shared some heartbreaking news. He quietly said, "Unfortunately, this isn't my first battle with cancer. Colon cancer makes my total count go up to eight." I was so taken aback that I didn't know what to say. I offered my sympathy and asked if he had any idea what caused his cancer. He immediately said, "I know exactly what caused my cancers, but the government will never take responsibility. You see, I was serving in Vietnam when Agent Orange was used." I told him I was sorry he had to go through that. I knew how devastating the effects were on people and it made me angry. How could this kind soul serve his country, only to have them turn their backs on him when he needed help; especially when they caused the suffering. Later that night I asked if he kept in touch with anyone that he had served with. He choked up a little and said, "All of my friends from the military have passed away from similar cancers. I refuse to believe that it's a coincidence." The next morning I was getting discharged and I finally got to see who I was talking to the day before. I was expecting to see an elderly man in OK condition, just weathering out the current cancer storm. I say this because he always had a positive attitude and his voice didn't sound frail at all. Sadly, reality was much harsher. I saw a man curled up in a ball, visibly in pain, and clearly on his last leg. I'm not a doctor but I was certain that he didn't have long to live. I struggled to fight back tears, reached out, and shook his hand. I told him, "Thanks for keeping me company yesterday, and more importantly, thank you for fighting for our country. I'm so sorry you're being treated this way. I truly hope you get the care you need and I wish you nothing but the best." He graciously accepted and returned the best wishes. That was the last time I ever saw him, but the stories he shared and the image of him in the hospital bed will haunt me for the rest of my life. We as a country need to do better! We need to treat our heroes with the respect that they deserve!

[@zachz1018]

Tears ....

[@robbdudeson346]

True

[@richardturner8495]

Damn , read this at 6:30 am , starting out the day fighting back tears ! That and shame at a country I do love , how could Uncle Sam treat our veterans like throw aways ? Just don't get it !

[@Button426]

My step dad too! He lost a lung at 48 and died of colon cancer and said he knows it came from orange as well good man taken out to early by our own Government

[@kalimeli9457]

I feel sorry for the brother in arms but this is not uncommon. He told you what he did to tell others. I'm here to tell you too it's more than just Monsanto's agent orange. As you well know Monsanto controls much crop productivity now. While President Kennedy may have ordered Monsanto or a sign for it I believe it was Johnson who pushed it because he ignored scientists who wanted to pull it in 1967 and continued use until 1971. They do experimentation on you when you're in the service especially if you're enlisted. Furthermore chemicals they use in aircraft and shipboard facilities from companies like Dow. Many of them are highly toxic. I myself suffer from at least two ailments related to military service and chemicals.

[@TheLast-BoyScout.33]

" In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

[@arostwocents]

Woke racism has convinced people that truth is personal and flexible, making this really problematic. The quote about "when revealing crime is treated as a crime, you are ruled by criminals" is more appropriate for today's age.

[@scottlemurianboxer]

Amen

[@Aluttuh]

Watch Europa the last battle

[@Aluttuh]

Exact reason why the offical ww2 narrative is illegal to question in nearly 2 dozen countries

[@janis8841]

The Bible originally stated that !

[@RADARTechie]

As a vet, the main reason I left the military was my dissilusion with my own government. I volunteered to protect my country. I didn't volunteer so a bunch of rich men north of Richmond could send people like me into continuous wars to make money for other rich people. I also am appalled at the state of healthcare for vets. Yeah, it's free for anyone who can get disability, but NO veteran should be addicted, homeless, jobless, or sent to prison because they can't function in civilian life. These vets were brainwashed into killing machines, saw horrible things, and then were dumped on the streets without even a pat on the back. No reprogramming. No help. No guaranteed mental and physical care. Hell, some even have to pay lawyers to fight to get the benefits they EARNED with their blood sweat and tears. America first. Bring our troops home. 100% care for ALL veterans, even the BCD and forgotten.

[@markpurnell7881]

It's the same in Australia. Exactly the same.

[@patricksittre2847]

Thanks for your service. But allways remember we all choose our own path. Even if the choice was a bad one you knew in the back of your mind what could happen and unfortunately it did. Happens to everyone including myself for anything. You realized it wasn't right for you. You got out. Some people might like that treatment even or dont care just using the benefits. Good thing you got to make another decision and get out and you are out now. There are places in this world where not everyone gets to choose their life. So thanks again for your service

[@JoeyTheSinic]

I was in middle school during 9/11. I promised then and there i was joining the military when i graduated. I trained all through til graduation. By the time i graduated i could easily pass the fitness requirements without breaking a sweat. Was gonna go in like a super soldier. Then the US went to Irag….. looking for invisible weapons……. I was so mad that we weren’t going after the mofos who just got us. But some other dude just bc Bush Sr. didn’t finish the job? We had no business messing with Iraq first. So i eventually said F it and decided to not join. I wanted to fight OBL, not some other guy in a different country. Im proud of our vets. Thank you for your service. I just hate that so many got hurt or worse for reasons that no one here cares about. Id have rather kept those soldiers safe at home on standby.

[@ethereal369]

​@@patricksittre2847Seriously? "Thanks for your service, but you should have known what you were getting into"? Wow.

[@eamonnbyrne8400]

@@JoeyTheSinic Good for You for seeing through their lies.Bush and Blair are the Axis of evil IMO.

[@SeekerStudiosOfficial]

This is what sets you apart. This is why people love you. This is why you’re blessed... don’t ever stop. The world needs you.

[@pamew]

"I get angry in this one. Real angry." We're right there with you, brother.

[@Aurora_262]

@@pamew Amen to that.

[@Debra-k1f]

Definitely!

[@kmk2525]

No we’re not

[@chuckalakatoob]

​speak for yourself @@kmk2525

[@ZwRkErDa]

@@kmk2525 yes, we are

[@kingthutmose-og9sq]

WE MUST PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COST. He is NOT suicidal.

[@dasparado]

Its sad that a post like this even is thought about much less written. Our government.....

[@neilb3299]

@@dasparado”our” government

[@puremadmentalmackay]

​@@neilb3299 "the government"

[@treedeblue]

What the hell does this message mean?

[@markogaudiosi5243]

​@@treedeblueyou slow?

[@brandih8972]

I'm a combat veteran. The US government operates as if the Geneva convention doesn't apply to them. It's understood by military members that if the US gets caught breaking Geneva Convention, everyone who passed that order down will pretend like they didn't know it was happening. The pilot, prison guard, spy, etc who followed that order will be fried by the system. Everyone else up the chain will get promotions. It's a messed up system. Then the veterans come home, have time to think about what they did overseas, and start to realize all the ways they have damaged other human beings and torn apart families, just to make politicians and their buddies richer. It's F'd up

[@EnochNebuchadnezzar]

@@brandih8972 That's the reason I went I'm doing fine

[@nebwachamp]

11b us ra 2003-2006 chapter 11. Tool for the military industrial complex. It's fkkd up. They call me a war criminal. Lol

[@andyf4292]

they still use landmines

[@Bill-cb4bh]

That's y I can't stand military and government

[@igordasunddas3377]

Which is why I wonder why anyone goes to any war in any country. If my family and close friends were threatened by whatever other nation, I'd fight back. But they're not and neither am I. So protecting a country by attacking another can't be the right thing to do. Ever. Yet we've witnessed it happening and most of the time it was the US of As doing.

[@Anastasia-mi8cu]

My late, great husband died at 54. He enlisted, and served “In Country” during the Vietnam War. I found him dead on the bathroom floor one cold, November morning. He was 6’, and probably 130 pounds when he passed away. The VA never attributed his illnesses to Agent Orange as it would cost them. His platelet count was near zero before his passing. This was 19 years ago, and my heart is forever broken. There was an age gap between us, therefore, I was ignorant about Vietnam and Agent Orange. Since his untimely passing, I’ve dedicated my life to working with homeless Veterans. Most have PTSD, along with additional physical and mental ailments. And of course the 22+ Veteran suicides daily which gets no media attention. After going in and out of the Veterans homeless shelters, coaxing them out of tunnels, train stations, etc. for 19 years, if the public knew what I’ve seen, and subsequently learned, they’d be absolutely horrified. Please pray for them. Sincerest gratitude for all you do AJ. Your bravery is admirable.

[@daVid-zv4ef]

...thank you ... anna ...

[@LauraAbbott-o5d]

😢😢

[@Okey-dokeyoo7-w7h]

I believe you, I’ve spent years in those same places in many cities looking for my missing daughter, she’s home with us now but the people I’ve met along the way and their stories have stayed with me.

[@OlgaHolger]

@@Okey-dokeyoo7-w7h why was she missing?

[@OlgaHolger]

wow thank you for telling your story, from denmark

[@johnpelley8127]

Bro, actually, I'm really proud of you for making this episode. It's worth talking about and most people with a platform won't. Good stuff, AJ.

[@leeinwis]

I got scared and peed a little :/

[@l.louiseb1927]

Sames .. massive respect to AJ. This was a difficult episode, never mind him risking his channel !! He's truly one of a kind xLx 🦄

[@DiscipleofYah777]

Took the words right out of my mouth

[@l.louiseb1927]

@@hopperbopper I had no knowledge of this subject. The most I've known about Vietnam is through films, like Platoon and Apocalypse Now .. Born On The 4th Of July. I'm Scottish pal, we never had troops in Vietnam. So it's all fascinating to me .. gen up xLx 🙃

[@JPs-q1o]

AJ: "Many DARPA projects seem like science fiction, some like magic..." Me: "...and others like total BULLSHlT!"

[@LLDavis-qe8wb]

Watching your show right now. As an 81-year-old combat veteran of Vietnam. I have had complications from getting sprayed with agent Orange many friends of mine have died.

[@FollowingTheWay81]

I'm sorry to hear that, sir. I greatly appreciate your service and will keep you in my prayers.

[@Jason_556]

Sorry to hear that! Thank you for your service!

[@scottlemurianboxer]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BROTHER! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@slowpoke4557]

Thank you for your service, and I am very sorry that our own gov't did this to you and everyone else. This may or may not mean much to you, but you're service and bravery mean the world to people like me ❤ so THANK YOU!!!

[@kathyd1010]

Thank you for your service 🙏 I’m sorry for your loss 💔

[@patrickrodgers1417]

I’m a veteran, I can for sure tell you, the kid that left for the army back in 07 wasn’t the same kid to come home in 2011. They are quick to send us to war but slow to help us. Going to the VA with ptsd, hearing issues, and back problems, they like to act like I’m a beggar and I did this stuff to my self. Keep doing what your doing aj, I’m just a no body from Philly who was willing to fight for his country. All vets stay frosty out there

[@marygoff3332]

God this pisses me off to hear this. Of course it's nothing new, but every single vet is another life, another human, suffering....I'm sorry. You & other vets deserve so much better. ❤

[@EpitaphPunk]

Does a country that treats its veterans as such deserve to exist? It is a most foul treason to discard those who fight for their country, even if that fighting was based on lies. The way the federal government treats veterans was the first thing that turned me against the federal government. 2nd was the endless erosion of our rights with nothing to show for the trade. 3rd was the realization that republicrats and demoblicans only serve as controlled opposition for each other to make sure that voters never consider how great this country could be if we got rid of the Uniparty and it's two wings...

[@P5YKOTIK1870]

FIRST of ALL, YOU'RE NOT a NOBODY YOU'RE SOMEBODY IMPORTANT and THANK YOU for your SERVICE

[@l.louiseb1927]

You're not a nobody !! You represented your Country bravely and you fought with all you had! You deserved better, and like all the Veterans in your position, you were treated with no respect upon your return. Personally speaking, I think you and all the other military who followed orders and fought in Vietnam are all hero's !! You hold that head high my friend .. you deserved so much better. Sending love xLx

[@agatainventio9464]

Why do people still sign up for the army then?

[@girlnextdoor369]

AJ… thank you for covering this forgotten issue. My father finally passed at 86 due to agent orange exposure. He did 1 tour in the Korean War and 2 tours in Vietnam. He retired in 1972. I was the only child in our family born after his exposure. I am now 54. He died a very slow and painful death due to agent orange. I suffered some birth defects when born, and was diagnosed with a rare cancer that exposed vets can develop, I am considered cancer free now. It took my Dad over twenty years of painful neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, endocrine diseases, skin lesions and chronic physical pain…. A slow death to die. My mom was his caregiver pretty much since 1990 when he really began to suffer and present with serious illness. He was not easy to care for…a very stubborn CWO3, finally passed in June 2022. The government barely recognizes the damage done to the Victims- the Vietnamese people and our Veterans…. and their offspring. Thank you for giving us a voice with your show. Means so much… God bless those who gave all, and still sacrifice through their children. 🙏🏻❤

[@RDMeldahl]

I’m a Gulf War Vetran. 30 years ago as a 19 year old kid. I was surrounded by war. Missles everywhere, oil fields burning. Our burn pits plus Iraqi burn pits. Black sky’s everywhere. Pills given to us and told…just take it 6 times a day. Now our VA is now just now talking about burn pit va benefits. I applied but got rejected. No real reason. Or one I can understand. Like you talking about your father in law, all sorts of heath problems. This eposide broke me down to tears that I didn’t know I had. Thank you and I’ll be a life long follower of you and heckle!

[@jeffburton4576]

Bro they doing the same to me... I now have lung cancer.. but guess what. They say I didn't get it from them pits or chems we were exposed to.. gulf War vet myself.. 1st 212 cav..

[@UnscrewingMyLife]

Thanks for your service gentlemen

[@Foxmacbeagh]

I'm with you brother Semper Fi

[@Foxmacbeagh]

​@@jeffburton4576 Please don't say "Thanks for your service " most of us don't appreciate it. Unfortunately it's kind of a hollow platitude. Just be honest and say you get it. Love you.

[@Foxmacbeagh]

Sorry wrong name should be user 9vbz.....love you brother. Hooha I was guard for a minute

[@daphnejakstis224]

AJ, My father died in 1987 at the age of 43. I was 17 years old. He served two tours in Vietnam. Despite several tries, I cannot get his medical records. I am convinced with every fiber of my being that he died from Agent Orange exposure.

[@aarond2136]

Any veteran serving in vietnam was exposed to ancient orange

[@edburns584]

100% the case and also deemed non service related. It's a sad reality that the service men are just used abused and dumped with no respect the whole time.

[@RandomExitsJT]

​@@edburns584 Putinesque

[@PeteMunchel-sn9ff]

My grandfather just died horribly from it

[@hobeone1192]

My grandpa was exposed to Agent Orange, he died in 2009..the "cause" was "COPD" when I know it was Agent Orange(he was a M.E.R.C. in the US Army during Vietnam, he would always tell me he was exposed to it) I could bot find his VA records at all, I tried to get his medical file and it didn't exist. I believe you..

[@thekenjensen]

Thanks! Gulf War Marine. Took me 25 years to win my PTSD case. Had to get lawyered up to do it. Still fighting for the remainder of what they owe. What happened in the middle, when things got their worst, was the stuff of Clive Barker's worst bad acid trip nightmares. Clinically dead a few times, 2 comas, lots of handcuffs. And that wasn't even the worst stuff. But at least I made it through. Ironically, being a Marine is the main reason I survived. I just wouldn't quit. P.S. We don't know what the pills were that we were ordered to eat to fight off anthrax. Just in case. But we were told to never give blood again.

[@mariamalicek7794]

😢😢😢😢

[@rdaleyj1]

@@thekenjensen I took all of them.

[@Pub_Law]

PTSD is no joke. The night terrors are haunting...and the grief...unbearable

[@carolinasbeauty]

@thekenjensen - Thank God you had the will to not give up. Thank you for your service and I pray you find peace in the rest of your life!

[@Jokerwolf666]

I was a web developer for almost 15 years and I can tell you that industry moves fast, faster than any other industry and if you're not willing or able to learn stuff constantly you're left behind. I've seen multiple generations of the internet just in that short span.

[@myriambressani7019]

I was yelling : "No AJ, why are you risking your livelihood for a video??" Then, you started talking about the Vietnamese victims and about your dad. And I cried. And I understand why you had to do it. Know that you are much appreciated too, AJ. And thank you for being real and true to your mission.

[@TooLegit2Quit84]

It's his FIL. But yes, I really appreciate that he made this video. I cried.

[@TheStarPerfect]

I too cried during this episode. Thank you AJ and team so much for all the work you do!

[@charlessumner969]

It was his father in law. ❤

[@pcalver]

AJ, your openness in sharing your family's issues with Agent Orange was painful, and at least a little personally risky. Thank you for taking the risk, and pulling aside this curtain on a serious US military misadventure. Much love from your loyal audience members, AJ.

[@gracengloryjm]

😢 My father was in Vietnam. He died of cancer 20+ years ago. He was only 54. Agent Orange was discussed as a possible cause.

[@looticrous]

This is your best video yet. Being Vietnamese, it brought tears to see the harm agent orange has done to the Vietnam and its people. My family is from the South and I am grateful for the US helping us in the war. However, seeing the cost, it reminds me, there are no winners in war. Thank you so much for such a touching video.

[@stukru]

This was an extremely powerful episode. I have been a huge fan of The Why Files from the beginning. So many great episodes, but this one is up there as one of the best and really hit me personally; sounds like it resonated personally with many others also based on the comments. My uncle served in the Army during the Vietnam war. He was in charge of a platoon of forty men stationed outside of Saigon in CuChi near the tunnels and the Cambodian border. This was at the worst period of the war during the TET Offensive. He was exposed to Agent Orange which caused many complications for the rest of his life. But he continued to make a career in the Army and earned the rank of Major. Some of his complications later in life I didn't even know about because he was such an honorable person that never wanted to complain. He was always positive with a great smile. He ended up passing away last year due to these Agent Orange complications. I wish I could have told him how proud I was of his sacrifice - what an incredible man. It's absolutely incredible the sacrifice that all US veterans make - I have endless respect for them.

[@TheWhyFiles]

Thank you for the generous tip, Stu. Stories like his remind us of the profound impact our veterans have had and the deep respect they deserve.

[@sandracartica4932]

Thank you for what you do. This video got to me. Knowing the truth hurts sometimes. My brother serves 2 tours in Viet Nam... suffered from colon cancer and endured wearing a colostomy bag and then died of heart failure in a shower room at a truck stop. He was a truck driver and the sweetest soul I've ever known. He deserved better. I miss him every day. 😢

[@TheWhyFiles]

Your brother's service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you for watching and commenting. And thank you so much for the tip! Your generosity means a lot.

[@abztract1]

I’m an US Army O.D.S. Vet fighting a second war. The second one is with the VA about the things I brought back. They don’t believe me when I say I hurt but they WILL believe me if I tell them I want the hurt to end. They are so concerned over Vet suicides but yet ignore the pain we have that lead us to even entertain the thought. A pawn is needed until it has fulfilled its task….Then it gets discarded.

[@Nylonscheme]

Stick with us, certainly I know chronic pain; and have seen the VA. There are people who care and try but the system is broken from our endless wars. I thank you for your service and pain suffered for others like me and in the name of the USA 🇺🇸

[@my_channel_44]

I'd be remiss if I didn't share one thing: iodine. 50mg/day for 2 months. I've seen dramatic turnarounds. Yes, my dad had AO exposure.

[@ellexmera]

First of all Im so freaking angry our government treats you and our other vets like this. Angry and sad on your behalf and know I will always vote on your side. I suffered from severe PTSD (non military) and I had many friends who were vets in the treatment programs I attended; I really really strongly recommend you look into TMS and ketamine therapy if you also are a PTSD sufferer. Those treatments working together saved my life. I am glad Im still here and I want you to stay here with us too.

[@kirkwolak6735]

First, thank you for your service. Second, truly sorry about the treatment. I have no idea what you have tried. My brother found mushrooms changed the relationship to the pain. I've seen people use EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and I've used it myself. In my case it was a traumatic memory from 5th grade, I buried when it happened. It became a chronic pain in my shoulder. My unconscious was holding it there, I guess. After a few rounds of EFT, I had a flashback to that memory. And instantly it was like a spark in the shoulder was released and I cried. I had 100% forgotten (buried) that memory. The pain in my shoulder never returned! I can't recommend it too much. It's perfectly free to use, and zero risk of doing any harm. But it also changed me (an engineer), because I would have never believed a PAIN could be a buried memory or a trauma that you have not yet processed... And that's what made me think of you, based on the pain you described! It's why the drugs don't work. It's your unconscious reminding you that you have business to work through. God Bless... If it helps you share it with others!

[@TamPNW]

God speed. I'm so sorry you have and are still going through this.

[@DirtRabbit]

“Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.” And so, without boundaries of country or religion, I pray for us all. May we each find the strength in the times we need it most. May we love deeply and hold firm the light, until the lights go out.

[@bearfootbriar7317]

My great uncle, Clifford "Dale" Shifflett was a body collector in Vietnam. He came home with terrible PTSD and Agent Orange Sickness and suffered tremendously. He loved me as a small kid and he was always smiles with me so as a kid I never knew how much he suffered. I was around 10 when he died and the last thing I got to see was him choking on his own blood in a VA hospital. He was never compensated though he was diagnosed as suffering from his direct contact with Agent Orange. He was an avid reader and gave me several books as a small kid - Encyclopedias on Strange Occurences, books on the unexplained, and instilled a love for the curiosities and conspiracies of the world at a young age. This video reminded me of him. He would've loved content like this. Thanks for this one.

[@angeliquemarquis]

YOUR COMMENT MADE ME CRY AT THE POINTLESSNESS OF ALL OF THESE SENSELESS NEVERENDING WARS THAT WE AS ONE SAME SPECIES CALLED THE HUMAN RACE KEEP DOING TO OURSELVES OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF YEARS!!! WHEN WILL THIS INSANITY OF HUMANITY TOWARDS ITSELF EVER END?!!

[@RK19-89]

Im very sorry but uhhmm No one cares

[@fareemvenosa3774]

This was powerful, one of THE most powerful videos I've seen AJ & Hecklefish do. So many in the comments know somebody close, who suffered. That's without the Vietnamese victims. I dont knoe hat to say, as us Brits were not really involved in Vietnam. Still. It was one-off the more sobering videos I've seen from TWF. Thanks for your comment man.

[@CliffordYeika]

@@bearfootbriar7317 my name-sake

[@pjmurphy920]

@@angeliquemarquis It will end when all people wake up and quit going to war.

[@LCxx1]

The authenticity, heart, and mission of AJ’s work outpoured in this episode when he talked about his grandfather and Agent Orange, and all the other Vets that have perished undignified and ignored by the U.S. government… really felt that 🕊️

[@coyotemoon722]

You're appreciated by us too, AJ. You're appreciated, too.

[@Wileyinstruction]

Holy $#!t. This was the most important episode I've seen yet. As a retired army officer, your passion and support of veterans lets us know that there ARE still folks out there that not only get it but care. Having worked adjacent to some of the programs and efforts you talked about, your perspective is supernaturally (only adverb that fits) balanced. You, your writers, production team, and everyone involved with this channel are doing such important work while providing much needed information with well-crafted entertainment is reminiscent of the Tennesse William's quote: "I am the opposite of a stage magician. He gives you illusion that has the appearance of truth. I give you truth in the pleasant disguise of illusion." Well done, AJ and team; well done.

[@ChannonWW2214]

Great expression of your truth..from 1 vet to another as I like to say or American to another ..🇺🇸great quote I have forgotten until now..there are some great quotes that circulate in times 🤔🤔🇺🇸

[@zachz1018]

It won't let me like this twice..

[@rww71]

Bro - 52yr old son of a Vietnam vet here…this episode hits different. When you almost lost it I felt that in my heart. Prayers for all here, I fear we all need it.

[@Bampitas74psKR]

My daddy was a vet and served in Vietnam. He passed in 2015 after several bouts of different kind of cancers. I pray that one day our politicians and military wake up. These men wrote a bank check to their/our government for up to and including their lives, some gave the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE!!! Our government should never turn its back on our veterans. My son-in-law was just discharged from the Army last year, having never seen battle but served this country with pride and would have fought if asked. Btw, my daddy was a US Marine!!! I’m so very proud of my family but wish they were treated better, all Veterans. Praying for your father-in-law!!! Thank you so much for these videos, AJ!!!!

[@dkdisme]

For all of us heckleheads who want to support AJ in his anxiety about shadow banning, remember to interact with this video as much as possible. Like it, share it several times, comment several times, save it. Watch and rewatch the video a few times All the way through including the ads. Maybe it won't make any difference. Maybe the alogarithm has a mind of its own but this message deserves to be out there. Let's try to make it happen.

[@bernardbilal5405]

Thank you for this heartfelt and sobering presentation. I am saddened by your family's challenges as a result of your father in laws horror. I'm hoping that your channel doesn't suffer as a result of this fair and balanced presentation. Thank you and your family for your work, my wife and I started watching during AMERICA'S GAP YEAR ( 2020) and we are fans to the end . I share your station with everyone I know because the WF is an amazing show and we wish you and your crew all the absolute best ❤

[@frankybarra3365]

I'm pretty sure the AI algorithm is sentient at this point. They know me so well. I don't even have to search for videos I want anymore. They're just there in my recommended tab immediately after opening

[@seanpinkey2188]

@@bernardbilal5405 The Hell are you talking about?

[@dkdisme]

@@frankybarra3365 It knows my bedtime listening habits. There is always a Pete Kelly video waiting for me at bedtime.

[@607i]

He is disingenuous when talking about the ban. Essentially, the conclusion that can be drawn is that DARPA is a necessary evil.

[@viettrran2208]

I'm from Vietnam and I can say that this is by far one of the most accurate videos about Agent Orange in Vietnam. It still haunts Vietnamese victims to this day as they were born with deformed bodies and cannot function normally. Because of this, the victims cannot get married since they are afraid of passing down these horrible traits to the next generation. Other than that, the chemicals also take a toll on their mentality as they feel ashamed of their appearance despite the continuous help of the Vietnamese government and other charitable organizations. Just pay a short visit to Vietnam, and you'll see how terrible the effect of Agent Orange is.

[@frankierzucekjr]

God bless you and all those who have suffered

[@ZionismFailure]

America is the weapon that serves Europeans.

[@kipsate]

Yes, the effects were far greater. Even in neighbouring countries like Thailand where the effects can be seen. to. this. day. People had to LIVE in the aftermath of AO.

[@coltonblood2776]

My uncle john platt Maine got fucked up from agent orange. His face.

[@BeatlesFan1975]

😂

[@Kenny-zv4pp]

After getting about halfway through this exposure of DARPA I'm in tears I was born in 1955 and barely missed enrollment for the war, but my older brother died from agent orange symptoms after he came home hobbled and soon to be resigned to his wheelchair, never getting anything like help from anywhere for anything. NEVER! I'M Crying now and can't continue what I'd like to say, but thank you deeply for exposing this situation and I love you for it.🎉

[@PazLeBon]

😥

[@canadianbrit]

I'm so sorry for your experience . I know of two men who were exposed to the same agent, and both went on to have hermaphrodite children

[@Jeffrey-rq2gq]

We the People truly are "the expendables."

[@billyblinkers420]

Stay strong my friend

[@l.louiseb1927]

Thinking of you 💟

[@robertpenduck8455]

Thanks

[@TheWhyFiles]

Thank YOU, Robert! Appreciate the generous tip.

[@aegixxer1]

This episode hit me harder than I expected. My dad was a Vietnam Vet. You stirred a lot of emotions with this one. Thank you for everything you do AJ.

[@frankwolf3860]

me too...I'm a Vietnam Era USAF veteran... ... ...

[@ChasingDopamine08]

I got chills and tears. as the wife of a military vet and the descendent from a very long line of vets, thank you for this post. more people need to hear this story.

[@lioness5061]

thank you A.J.. I am a female vet. joined in 1975 . Now that I am older I get most of my health care from the V.A.. When I go in I see , first hand, the results. It breaks my heart, what our soldiers go thru. You did a good thing tonite.

[@carolinasbeauty]

Thank you for this wonderful, but painful episode. Three of my brothers and my husband all served in Vietnam. All were very healthy all of their lives. Within 4 weeks of being diagnosed with cancer, all of my brothers passed away. My husband passed suddenly of a heart attack. One was 33, one 43 and the other two were under 60. They were all changed by what they witnessed and had to participate in while serving their country, but never an ill word was spoken. What a price to pay for a war that never had to happen. Thank you again for your moving words and a great account of the dark side of DARPA!!

[@kaydrew1041]

My father was a Vietnam vet. He passed away from cancer in 2011. I must say I really appreciated this episode. Tough episode but much appreciated.❤

[@briantrumpower8108]

Gulf War Veteran. Required to take experimental anthrax vaccine. By my late 20’s, developed rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, headaches. But Gulf War Syndrome doesn’t exist, and claim denied. I’m 50 now, and still suffering. Thanks for bringing awareness to these kinds of issues. My father finally started receiving his benefits from Agent Orange, also, thanks to people with an audience that were brave enough to talk about it.

[@AdmiringBuffalo-mv8td]

Not sure if this information will help but look up dr.baebara onell..she has very good herbal info

[@marksmith4346]

I am a veteran, 23 years Air Force, the only time I ever disobeyed a command, the AFSOC commander "ordered" everyone in the command to get that vaccine. I just didn't go do it, waited until they were going to track me down over it (year and a half later as the fiscal year was coming to a close), and called my resource advisor at MPC and got out of the command. So sorry you were given that vaccine and hope you get the help you deserve.

[@phantomwolf5485]

I was fortunate enough have an awesome Medical Detachment that looked the other way for those of us who self opted out of that and several other premobilization mandatory vaxs while annotating we were current and fully vaxxed. Probably only possible because I was a ARNG Det commander.

[@morganophelia5963]

the "people" at the top of the military industrial complex are evil

[@JeremyMartinez-t1d]

I actually took the same vaccine. I don't have rheumatoid arthritis but I do have arthritis in my lower back.

[@williamcraig7398]

My uncle is currently dying from exposure to both green and orange, it's slowly destroying his brain. He is one of the smartest Men I know or I should say ''WAS''. It was a long hard fight but he finally got the help he deserved, to little to late, at least now his treatments allow him some rest. Stay Strong Robert Jordan, Staff Seargent, United States Army William.

[@stillasking]

💜

[@chopsandtoots]

I started doing personal research on pesticides and Monsanto in the last few months. Learning about Agent Orange and the horrific side effects it causes and subsequently glyphosate causes is infuriating. These people need to be held accountable and transparent.

[@goldbaron357]

"Science does not have a moral dimension. It is like a knife. If you give it to a surgeon or a murderer, each will use it differently." -Wernher von Braun

[@bride4jesus0126]

Who was a NAZI

[@peterdibiase4857]

I have no respect at all for that maniacal nazi

[@Erosgates]

@@bride4jesus0126who also apparently claimed that TPTB would roll out a “fake” alien threat in order to corral global control. According to his assistant

[@Wimmle]

@@bride4jesus0126 doesn't make it wrong

[@rocky-bk5me]

“So ve instead gave ze knife to Dr Mengele and ve still have a knife"

[@johnlewis639]

In 2016/17 I met a Vietnam veteran who served as crew on a CH-46/47 that sprayed agent orange during the war. His skin looked horrible. His whole body was covered with abnormal tissue. He shared his story with me as he & his family shopped in the store where I worked. He told me the dermatologist at the VA would only give him topical steroid cream & refused to do a biopsy that he needed to be properly diagnosed. The man ended up going to a university hospital to get a biopsy & properly diagnosed. Then he had to submit all of this to the VA and wait for months for treatment to be approved. Please pray for this man & his family.

[@DaylasWings88]

I'm praying.... I know all about it. GBU.

[@ITSWHATEVAHBYTYRFREE-wf8pd]

Veteran here. that's how the VA works for many of us.

[@blopjones1665]

I lost my uncle from agent orange. RIP uncle Eddie

[@zenhector]

Agent Orange was tested in some remote parts of PR.

[@Ane127]

@@johnlewis639 I hope you see this. Please tell him to get a homeopath.

[@fakename184]

Forget the debates, it's the why files this country needs!

[@Hecklefishfearthecrabcat]

Yesss

[@aanthanyj]

For some reason it offers to translate your response to English 😆​@@Hecklefishfearthecrabcat

[@Ace-234]

Good thing this is on an hour before the debates I guess 😅

[@raimeyewens7518]

I’ll watch the debate after a bad lip reading puts it out 😂there

[@MorbinNecrim86]

The world!

[@CeeDEE-l8b]

As an OIF Combat Medic/Nurse veteran with burn pit exposure (amongst many things) thank you for your service.

[@ahakwahbot]

Thank you for this. I still carry immense grief over my father’s death over 22 years ago. He was in the army in Vietnam as a young man, and never was the same. He was an artist, and he - like many other brave souls - was exposed to the worst of mankind and chemical warfare. He’s my hero, and I miss him everyday.

[@christophershemet4136]

My heart goes out to you. I have many brothers from Vietnam who are have died from this agent

[@ahakwahbot]

@@christophershemet4136 thank you, and same. Wishing you peace in the names of your siblings. It feels counterintuitive , but when the world and country feels like it's in turmoil, there's always something that reminds us that we have way more similarities than differences. ❤️

[@WestMeetsEastIndonesia]

This was an emotional episode. My father served in Vietnam. He was on the front lines of the battlefield. He was injured on the battlefield and exposed to Agent Orange. He used to tell me the horror stories from his experience. He used to tell me about Agent Orange. He passed away in 2017 from a lung issue. He was not a smoker. He also had numerous medical issues and got addicted to pain medications. He would constantly complain about the V.A. and how they treat him like a number and not a person. This episode pissed me off hearing about DARPA and its practices. Hearing about the government denying liability. This episode also made me sad, thinking about my father. R.I.P. dad.

[@Pub_Law]

They should petition the people who paid them - one "not virile enough" theyre thrown into their little experiments, as well. Its on public record. In life we can choose to turn a blind eye if its not happening to you, or you come together to tell "them" that they have zero legal rights to your life, body and 'the souls never for sale'

[@3DRC-printing-and-design]

As a disabled veteran myself, you got me with that one AJ. Thank you for what you do and thank you for showing your respect for your father in law. And thank you for the content. I will continue to watch your channel religiously.👍💯

[@blackmanblue8937]

I just renewed my drivers license. I proudly had the “Vet” stamp placed on the face of it. After your reminder about uncharged US war crimes, I regret my decision. I’m sorry about your father in law’s loss and your families’ grief. I joined the Air Force in the 80’s and never went to war.

[@horsebee1]

That was the most powerful viewing I have seen in a long time. I am a veteran that joined the military in 1974 at a time when our senior NCOs were mostly Vietnam veterans. I saw the nightmares, watched men with the shakes, family men loosing children to unknown causes and we all suspected the cause but there was no help, just denials and demands to "harden up". But it was not only the USA, Britan ran the Christmas Island nuclear tests where crews from allied ships, particularly New Zealand were directly exposed to the blast. They came home with cancer rates four or five times higher than the civilian population but were met with denials. Even when research largely funded by the veterans themselves proved beyond any doubt where the cause lay the British government continues to denigh any responsibility on the basis that they were volunteers and they knew there were risks. They didnt know the risks and yes they were volunteers in the navy but they had no choice on which ship they served or where that ship went.

[@Phenomamommy]

I'm an OIF/OEF Veteran and granddaughter of Korean War Veterans. This episode made me tear up. Thanks AJ. Be safe.

[@MarkRizzoTheDragonWizard]

AJ, I serve my country during Desert Storm from 89 to 92 and I am still a Patriot through and through for our country but it was very disheartening listening to the dark side of DARPA in this video. I can see how it affected you and admittedly affected me in a similar fashion. I can tell you that I definitely have your back and I am your newest patreon starting tonight. I found your KZbin site only not even 4 months ago but it's the best subscription I ever signed up for. You and hecklefish keep getting that news out to us You are truly a great American. Thank you from this veteran and for all who have served.

[@Jeremy-NYFAM]

As a Navy vet all of us who served love our country, not necessarily our government. Thank you for your bravery and integrity.

[@mgwaala]

My oldest brother was diagnosed with Parkinsons around '17. The VA traced it back to AO exposure on the cargo ship he was on during Vietnam. He died alone in a nursing home during the covid lockdown in '20. The guy was a jokester even through the hell he was going through. The last thing he said to me as I was leaving after a visit, "Peace...I hope you get one." I still smile at that. Keep resting in Peace, Swervin' Ervin.

[@mortalclown3812]

🙏🩵

[@planetterror649]

Great name sounded like a great man

[@casey3713]

Thank you all for your service. I dreamed of joining the military as a kid but right at the end of highschool I got very sick and all my attention as brought to my health. There was no way I could have even made it through basic. Thank you for all you've done and sacrificed

[@nickjohnson410]

With a name like Swervin' Ervin you know he was a legend

[@spfadden082711]

I am sorry about your brother. I think what upsets me the most is that he died alone because of Covid.

[@standardnerd9840]

My good friend was a Nam vet. His kidneys were destroyed by AO. It took until 2022 for the VA to acknowledge it and start treating him but his cancer had spread. He recently died and was battling with the VA until the end. He was big in the VFW and organized many campaigns to help other vets. He was a good man (also named Gerry) who deserved better!

[@TheWhyFiles]

My heartfelt condolences. What an admirable man - thank you for sharing.

[@mattlc22]

My Dad is living in the Veterans home in Nevada, needing a liver transplant, the mental capacity of a 5 year old, and other illnesses all thanks to Agent Orange. It took a few years of jumping through government hoops, but we finally got him the care and benefits he deserves. I feel for all other vets and their families that have gone through this, it's tough!

[@jessicaholland5885]

Thanks! You’re Great. Keep up the good work.

[@TheWhyFiles]

Wow! Thanks for the tip and appreciate you!!!

[@shanianottwain6917]

My uncle was a Vietnam Vet. He had agent orange on his chest. It looked like weird brown growths. He had constant Dr's visits. He finally got an appointment at the VA, they told him he did not have agent orange... he didn't believe them and continued to try to get them to understand that he did in fact have it. He died with his body riddled with cancerous tumors. They didn't "catch it" they said. I was 17 when, he passed away on October 11th 2015. He was the best person to BS with. I loved picking at that old man and he loved doing the same to me and everyone else. I'm 26 now and I still miss him.

[@swirling5418]

Cherish

[@BAM5LGAMING]

Im sorry for your loss.

[@stevegamble4549]

I just don't know what to say. God I want more truth from our country. That's for putting some light on the subject . I'm so mixed about our government.

[@21ryanmag]

Sorry bro

[@improlawl]

I’m sorry for your loss. I too lost my father at 17 to agent orange exposure with no recognition from the government. January 5, 2010. Sending you love

[@dalaneeee]

I love this man. Such a brave soul who isnt afraid of anything. Not showing his emotions nor afraid of speaking the truth. Its beautiful and is one of the most admirable things to find in a person nowadays

[@mcwho89]

💯

[@skyblaizepleiadianhighcoun9993]

I see plenty of emotions . Max emotions is not necessary for qualification to be emotion

[@skyblaizepleiadianhighcoun9993]

And thank you 🫶

[@sloanhouseholder6169]

He's a youtuber. Relax

[@dalaneeee]

@sloanhouseholder6169 and you a pocket watcher. Hop off my shmeat home slice

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

AJ you made me cry at the end there. Sigh...I felt your concerns and all those heavy emotions. My deceased mother's former fiance, Jack, (deceased too), did 2 tours in Vietnam. Master Gunnery Sergeant United States Marine Corp. He was a Navigator on Air Force One and flew out 3 former Presidents on their last days in office. Nixon, Ford, and later Reagan. Jack was "good buddies" with former head of FBI Robert Mueller. Jack worked in the Capitol Building supporting veterans. His cases won 99% of the time. He was a tough old Irishman out of NYC. The Bronx. He used to tell me about his anger and frustration over what was done to innocent people and Vietnam Vets. He was a good man, a very cool dude, and he loved my mom.

[@maxxwellstarks]

As a gulf War Vet, and involved in the Anthrax push I completely sympathize with my brothers and sisters who suffered through all this. You are a man of character and integrity, thank you for all you do.

[@jaynawilliams8923]

My husband was a MATs leader and a Captain in the Army. He was in Vietnam in 1971. I met him 2002 and he was a mess then...I stuck with him 22 years and worked for five years to get him an Agent Orange disability which we got. I took great care of him and actually improved his health. But it wasn't enough. He committed suicide a couple of months ago. The Vietnam War, as wars are, was totally unecessary. Thank you for this episode. 🥰

[@smanku121]

Sorry for your loss

[@anusingh4465]

Sorry to hear that. May god give you strength to bear this pain.

[@PhilipWestcott-yp1ob]

Sorry for your loss. I hope being such a good person that there are good memories to hold onto and you dont regret your genuine kindness.

[@giacherie]

@@jaynawilliams8923 sorry for you loss

[@marygoff3332]

You did everything you could. Bless you, sweet soul. ❤

[@timgrady4219]

AJ, judging by the comments, this topic needed to have some light shone upon it. I guarantee that if this site retaliates, there will be 3.84 million less members on the platform. We have your back, thanks for having ours!

[@andywilliams298]

@@timgrady4219 , well said Tim

[@TheNelsonriv80]

Thanks for being brave and all you do.

[@billyrigby4839]

We got your back Why Files team. You’re not just entertainment, you’re a whole vibe. Whether debunking or shedding light on topics, you’re someone who we all trust. But also love. ❤️

[@dougsimmons3768]

AJ, I’ve never commented on any of your videos though I’ve watched them all. I have loved every one of them. This one…this one brought me to tears. First, you’ve joined the ranks of great patriots like Preston Tucker who spoke the truth and was targeted for it. You’ve reminded me that there are Americans and then there is the US government, who no longer represent us but lets us die for their sins and corruption. I fear that America is in its final days because of the (and yes, this is the right word) evil that permeates our government. Thank you so much for being brave enough (and not so greedy that you wouldn’t release this one) to do this video, speak the truth and risk jeopardy. We should all be so brave.

[@__martian__]

Dont ever change who you are, AJ. Your integrity is rare and should be applauded. 99.99% of "content creators" and/or "journalists" are completely and utterly compromised. You are an exception. Will always support you and Hecklefish. ❤❤

[@Cindy-Rebel]

“Do I sound angry? That’s because I am” I’m with you AJ😢

[@TF-ne6bb]

He didn't sound that angry, though, did he?

[@terrycullen3302]

@@TF-ne6bb He didn't? 39:16

[@dylanyoung465]

I cried. If you know AJ he's one of the sweetest guys I've ever met, the only other time I've seen him get this emotional was in his whyfilesbackstage video "I need a break"

[@Kingsalami317]

What are you angry about Aj for???

[@JeSouhaite]

My father and uncle served in Vietnam. My uncle was taken out of the field and brought in to do office and clerical work on one of the bases, in the early 2000’s he told me what he did, part of his duty was destroying secret documents that he would sometimes read when he thought no one was looking. To sum up his claims he would tell me that the war in Vietnam was a testing ground for chemical warfare. My father on the other hand was on and off of the field, he stated that it was a nightmare and it was a testing ground. One day I asked him if he ever goes to Arlington cemetery to pay his respects, he said no I don’t do that and to not believe what people tell you about war. I asked “why would you say that?”. He said that he would be on body bag duty, and told me how he was ordered to attach US soldier dog tags to the bodies. The problem was that the bodies were Vietnamese adults and children. He said that a lot of the bodies that came back from Vietnam were not American soldiers. Anytime he talked about it he would say the same thing, that the US had no business being there other than to test out new weaponry. Things like this is why I can’t help but question everything and why I look at everything that the US does has a conspiracy behind it. Thanks for this episode, I really hope you’re not mysteriously unplugged for this, it’s my favorite channel in the world of KZbin. Please keep stepping on toes and bring us more content like this!

[@TheDramacist]

It wouldn't be a mysterious unplugging. Arent you afraid that spreading what you know could have consequences?

[@eIicit]

This isn’t some matter of policy. It’s much more likely along the lines of someone being ordered to make sure each family has a body to bury, but combat is chaos and sometimes bodies couldn’t be recovered. Maybe someone felt the pressure of those orders to make sure each family has remains and they may have done what you mention. Just speculating how something like that could have occurred.

[@l.louiseb1927]

That's absolutely fascinating !! I could believe that. I'm in Scotland, so have no experience of family or friends who served in this war. But your comment makes perfect sense. Also .. I wouldn't put anything past any Government. I just feel heartbroken for everyone that has suffered; in America and in Vietnam xLx

[@JeSouhaite]

@@eIicit When I’ve talked to vets of that particular war, it was a nightmarish experience. The ones that will speak about it will tell you that they did things that were unimaginable. But as most of them say,”We were following orders”. Most of these vets were teenagers at the time, not old enough to have the heart to question authority but I can’t say that I would have either at that age, they were just trying to survive in a chaotic environment. I feel for those people that went to war, there’s not one person that I’ve talked to that has told me one good thing about it. Thanks for your comment Elicit, I enjoy these types of civil conversations, take care.

[@JeSouhaite]

@@l.louiseb1927 I feel the same way, but I’m addition to this, my father said that there a lot of servicemen that went AWOL and the numbers of the recorded deaths were fuddled. My father would go on to say that some of these men could be found in these villages that were like safe havens for soldiers, he told me a story about how him and a few guys went into this village that were interracial societies. I asked him how was that possible, he told me that US soldiers that went AWOL during the Korean War defected to Vietnam and lived out their lives there and started these little communities. I was amazed when I heard this from two other servicemen. Take care.

[@kikiwillow187]

I work for the VA and I hear the stories. And listen to our Veteran's. Thanks for a great show. God bless you. NO ONE should ever be afraid to speak the TRUTH. THANK YOU❤

[@JustSomePerson8]

The truth will set you free

[@Invisigoth333]

My comment is for AJ. - One of the biggest reasons that I watch your shows is that I relate to the goodness of your character. Your commentary and willingness to share your opinions, and personal feelings and experiences, are what set your channel and shows apart from all the others. Thank you for your openness, directness, and what I perceive to be your honesty and ethics.

[@Laxley]

Well said

[@nicholascatucci869]

ECHO!!!

[@chazrooks4681]

Just remember. All of that might be a character. He could after all be part of the same group(s) that he covers. All of this channel might be part of MK Ultra. Just remember to not fall for the gimmicks.

[@rockk9753]

AJ is just a puppet, the hecklefish is the one pulling the strings

[@bellapayne]

Thank you for this video, AJ!!!! My dad was a Vietnam Vet. My mom fought the V.A. for several years and had to hire multiple lawyers to get basic healthcare and benefits for him and us. By the time my education benefits rolled in, I was already finished with college and had only one year left before it would expire. I had to pause the video at the same time you did to cry my eyes out. Unless you lived through it or grew up in a house with one of these guys, you have NO idea how awful it was. As a side note, one day, I came home from high school and said the Army was trying to recruit me to join the Army band. Imagine a regular day job for an aspiring musician with benefits and everything. He had the most disgusted look on his face when he said, "If you join the military, I will disown you." It sounds really harsh, but I felt a fierce level of protective love. I'll never forget it. I appreciate your voice on this subject.

[@Invisigoth333]

Thank you SO MUCH for your comment. And especially to your Dad for his courage and service. As well as you, your Mom, and your entire family.

[@ramonaking1029]

Wow!!

[@bellapayne]

@@Invisigoth333 you are so kind to say so. ❤️

[@MR-bf9my]

I'M CRYING RIGHT NOW AFTER WATCHING THIS AWESOME VIDEO, WHY? My dad was in the Army and in the Vietnam war for over 8 years! 2 tours of duty, LURP Team (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol), green bray, 3 time purple heart, silver star, Pilipino Hawaiian from Hawaii. Amazing that he survived, came home and had me! He died in 2016 from Agent Orange, he knew it was Agent Orange from the medical records from Vietnam, but the Tripler US VA Hospital refused to acknowledge that Agent Orange was his cause of death when all signs pointed to it. They said he died of natural causes at age 55 years old?!? REALLY?? For me? I can't have kids as a side effect destroying our bloodline forever!. THANK YOU for this episode. Truly touched my heart, you are the best KZbin station! Keep up the good work..... Aloha and Mahalo!

[@maximus1992a]

You cant have kids but what about pops? Howd he have you he was the one exposed, did you turn out healthy?

[@keahithefieryone8513]

Aloha, from Kaneohe, my papa passed in 2012 we say from AO, but Tripler too gave him a hard time, he served 1 tour of Korea and 4 of Vietnam only to come home and fight the Govt over this, Mahalo to you daddy and mine for their service, Semper Fi daddy

[@Thisismetman]

I’m not trying to be a dick, if your father passed at age 55 in 2016, that means he was 14 years old when Vietnam War ended, did you mean he was 75?

[@katmackie778207]

I worked with a Vietnam vet (most of my friends were in that war) that died from the effects of agent orange. He had CA throughout his body. He was a POW that was rescued after the war

[@shellelsharone3860]

@@maximus1992a they said they can't have kids. not having reproductive functions is obviously not healthy.

[@Guenxbuda]

My father served in 1968. He was in the battle of Dai do or Dong ha, he was injured but survied. He did try and get help years later, however he became very cynical of our goverment because of what was going on in Vietnam. He even wrote the president on villages that were not the enemy being slaughterd. He died in 2010 at 60 years old. Thank you for all you do.

[@johnlivingstonjr2473]

Im angry. My father in law served in Vietnam in 70 to 72. He was healthy but when he came home he had horrible food allergies. He broke out in rashes all over his body. He could only eat certain things. He always knew the cause like you explained. He suffered for so long and last year I lost one of the most wonderful person I have ever met. Cancer out out of nowhere gone within 2 months. My wife and I are still devastated. He knew... He knew. And they did nothing for him. Thank you AJ for being who you are and we will always have your back no matter what. To your father in law and mine. And to all Vets you all deserve better.

[@jennifere3851]

My dad died of agent orange exposure too, he always had strange rashes and skin ailments too

[@johnlivingstonjr2473]

@@jennifere3851 Im so sorry to hear that. The Government knew they just whatever. Makes me sick.

[@joannefitzpatrick992]

Does The pact act help those types of veterans now?

[@johnlivingstonjr2473]

​@@joannefitzpatrick992 Im not sure. Maybe. He was so angry over the years, I asked if through the VA or Pact act to get him better health. He refused. He eventually got in with the VA which helped. I still can't understand any of this or the fact he was wounded in action by an RPG and never received a purple heart.... he had the scars and shrapnel still in his arm to his dying day. Not that he cared but I sure as heck do. Sorry this has brought up a lot of times me and him talked. Skipping out now. Im so sorry for your loss.

[@cesmar4302]

As a war veteran I thank you for your passion for what you do. You had me in tears when speaking about our Vietnam vets. Thank you.

[@maraamelino8445]

Thank you for your service❤

[@karlpavlik956]

Thanks!

[@brandonepperson4234]

My father worked for Monsanto as a contractor to The department of Energy in a highly secure location and died from work related exposure. My very good friend's father died from agent orange. This episode hit a nerve and reminded me that this nation needs to do some soul searching. It really got to me. I gotta admit I unexpectedly teared up a little. The Few Good Men metaphor rings true. Thank you for this one.

[@shelleyporter3345]

I'll look up Monsanto ty

[@Lostboat_adrift]

Tried, they targeted me.

[@YorkshirePirate]

@@shelleyporter3345 Do it, they are truly awful.

[@freddygolzofficial4129]

Kennedy24 🇺🇸💪🏼✅ Bobby has talked about this is depth

[@Brian-ux3jx]

Dont think it's the nation. There will always be sociopaths at the top. And in a country where money and power can buy you anything, the people at the bottom will always get fckd.

[@michaelwoish5962]

The most disturbing part for me, a combat veteran, is that none of this was surprising. The thanks to your father-in-law tugged at my heart strings. Just want to say Thank You for all that you do.

[@CharlesWethington-xz2fd]

I have spent some time now just reflecting on the seriousness of this episode. I am a restaurant manager and I have absolutely no experience towards this at all. I love watching The Why Files, and I have an incredible amount of respect for this amazing group of genuinely good people. I wish I was better educated and had advice to give on how to expose this type of genuinely bad human behavior without getting in trouble or shut down. Unfortunately, all I can do is send a little bit of money that I’m capable of sending, clap as loud as I can in support of what can only be described as heroic journalism, and cross my fingers hoping that this team gets left alone. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🤞🤞🤞 way to go team Why Files!

[@l.louiseb1927]

I could not have said it better myself. What a channel !! Sending Best Wishes xLx 🦄

[@TangibleAndroid]

Underrated comment

[@Nikki_with_the_blikki]

I'm already a Patreon member. It's one of two channels I pay for monthly because I genuinely believe they are doing work that's meaningful. AJ and the team are giving us the information we NEED and DESERVE. We need to support them in any way we can❤💪🏾

[@bradleygermain6288]

I enjoy the vids. I respect that they portray both sides of a theory. Sometimes, however, it appears they don't cover every point thoroughly if it favors there being an actual issue. Yet, they cover every point that disproves the theory. Maybe they do it to keep their channel active and hope the people have enough critical thinking skills to separate the wheat from the chaff.

[@devinmarion6717]

@charleswethington-xz2fd, you are spot on my man! BTW, I'm a bartender! I watch this channel enjoying just the possibility of any of these crazy things on it being true. Until now. This story is REAL. Not a doubt in my mind.

[@TheFlizash]

Ok. The last scene. You give props to your father-in-law because of the love of your life. Brought tears. Love you man.

[@Boags]

@TheFlizash Same man, same

[@john-ic5pz]

milking those heart strings for views 👍 what a guy! 😑

[@Davido50]

Absolutely truth. 💯 🙏🏻 -NW Ohio

[@dvsdad1300]

Ditto

[@armynation31B5V5P]

My hearth goes out to my fellow Vets❤

[@coastaldad]

I was with a much older friend just last week and he wore a black T-shirt that said "Agent Orange: I was killed in Vietnam, I just haven't died yet". He suffers everyday. My uncle lasted two days when Covid hit him because his lungs were so ravaged from the stuff. He didn't stand a chance. Thanks for this one man. Powerful stuff...

[@ihrdforth3]

@@coastaldad looks like your friend is attention seeking.

[@tinboy9626]

i stand by you no matter what. no ones gonna ban this channel without a heavy no no from me!

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

And who's regime did the SCOTUS just side with allowing internet suppression of differing views?

[@Notsam12345]

They’ll do it silently so we have to pay attention

[@marshalbaek5580]

Standing by him might come down to a financial contribution to keep the channel up and running if they demonetize his entire channel. FYI only

[@mikefrost1312]

​@@marshalbaek5580 Worth it !

[@kirdot2011]

He'll be lucky if it gets demonetized. If the government really doesnt like what he has to say they'll just delete the channel

[@DouglasKirby-u3b]

You I am close to 70 , my Military so too speak of started in 1975 . I talked to more that had agent orgent . Because the VA is as bad as you said I told them to talk in a accident , because as long as you don't raise your voice you are good as gold.

[@stevenhamilton5238]

I want to thank you for this episode. It hit home for me as my dad is a Vietnam vet affected by AO and didn’t get any help or recognition until a couple of years ago. My family feels your words. Thank you for being honest with yourself and your experiences.

[@RichardRobbins-jt5bt]

This particular episode has propelled WHY Files to the same, maybe even beyond, level of 60 Minutes and other mainstream investigative documentary programs. AJ, you are rapidly becoming a fixture for real truth and professional reporting. You, (and Hecklefish of course) are gutsy, informative, thorough, and a trusted resource for those wanting and needing facts on the myriad of events affecting all of us today. THANK YOU!!!

[@VitoVeccia]

Yup. When the indifferent guy that debunks everything, can't debunk a certain topic......not a good sign.

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

The most important episode you’ve done. Zero hyperbole, zero -the most important. My uncle was doused with AO. He was riddled with multiple forms of cancer. When he died “they” were still denying AO was harmful.

[@timmiller4130]

USAF active duty here. I teared up a bit there. Wasn't expecting that. Thank you for supporting our veterans and I appreciate your father-in-law's service to our great nation.

[@MrBillkaz]

Me too

[@mrs.padmeskywalker9329]

Thank you for your service!

[@Lex__Fox]

My Grandfather, Frederick, died of Thyroid Cancer in 2009 he served in Vietnam as a Diesel Mechanic in the Sea Bees. He was on the frontline building bases directly exposed to Agent Orange, from the time he first started coughing up blood to the time he died it was less than 2 months. No one had ever seen Cancer spread so aggressively, the VA had him on a 10 month waiting list to receive help which he never received. I was 14 when he passed away and had no idea at the time when I last seen him it was going to be the very last time I spoke to him. I truly believe it was the agent orange that caused such aggressive to form in his body but will never truly know. I hope all families who have suffered from loss and hardship to find and receive peace for their loved ones.

[@JLeb1990]

My condolences. Was it Anaplastic thyroid cancer? My father died of that in 2013 and it was a similar timeline. It absolutely destroyed his body and he was dead in less than 2 months. My brother and I also ended up with thyroid cancer when we were both in our 20s. We also believe that ours was due to government and Boeing incompetence. Long story short Los Angeles is covered in radioactive chemicals due to rocket testing in the 60s (and a partial nuclear meltdown). It is said to be the worst nuclear accident in US history… even surpassing 3 Mile Island, and almost nobody has even heard about it. There are huge spikes in cancer but the govt and Boeing refuse to even clean the site that is still killing peoples today… and of course it’s all very hush hush. If you’re interested in learning more look up the article from NBC titled “LA’s nuclear secret”. This stuff happens in our own backyards

[@laceyc3259]

I have a See Bees uniform jacket i got down by Pendelton in San Diego..just found this interesting.

[@leonptr]

I have no-one the Vietnam war affected AJ.....obviously, since I'm from Scotland. But I feel your anger and pain. I stumbled upon this channel a few months back, and quite frankly it's the best content I've ever stumbled upon. Today you just convinced me to sign up for your Patreon subscription - not that I needed much convincing. I should have done it weeks ago. Keep up the tremendous work AJ, and long may your channel continue to thrive.

[@timmathis4976]

I'm a ridshare driver. I recently drove a Vietnam veteran to a va appointment. He was clearly crippled and dying. He told me that they told him it was due to Agent orange. Watching this made me realize just how serious this chemical really was. He defended the government too. He honestly believed that they didn't know the consequences!

[@Just_A_Name14]

They knew. That’s why they weren’t sending their families

[@MrJest2]

They at least had an inkling, even if long-term studies hadn't "proven" anything at the time, because there weren't any. But anyone who has worked around chemical poisons of ANY sort knows that they can cause harm "outside the target species range". Poison is poison, especially when it comes to artificial manufactured compounds. Most any plant or animal can be affected, even if, say, animals are vastly _less_ affected by a compound specifically designed for plants.

[@sarahbrown8061]

My husband worked for a federal health insurance company that helps veterans. He's furious at the criminal quality of aid our brave veterans recieve to this day. Thank you for covering this even though its sensitive. Bless 🙌

[@larisayarczower7634]

lets start with staff.Vast majority of drs are from same contries US bombed and destroyed. Do u think they care about US soldiers and their health?Pakistani indian va drs mafia rules in va health system.

[@SuperReznative]

In Canada ,gov is offering M.A.I.D. to help veterens.

[@canuckproducer8446]

@@SuperReznative Well don't just let it hang there. Explain what Medical Assistance in Dying actually is ;)

[@lookabomba32]

Your father would be proud. You know he's watching along with us. It's ok to be angry, scared, happy and everything in-between. Makes you a genuine human being which is why i watch this channel.

[@TheDramacist]

His father in law? He didnt say the man was dead. The photo of him looked quite recent & the anger over his 30yr-delayed benefits implies it's recent too! 2008 didnt he say?

[@randomaccesswebtv8770]

Damnit AJ...😢...my Father was a Viernam Vet too. He passed away 2 years ago. He left Nam in 1967 and found no welcome home. He despised the Govt for that war and the way he and his fellow Vets were treated. It was until 5 years before his death, 2017, that he felt they started to get the respect they deserved. I will never forget that. I thank your Father In Law for his service. Please pass this message on to him "Welcome home soldier. Thank you." Ans AJ, thank you for this show and what you do. I've stumbled on you when you only had 15K followers and since then I have told everyone I can about you and this channel. It's my favorite. Hecklefish is my spirit animal. Keep pushing, we are all behind you.

[@barbarajoybuchanan2799]

What ppl fon't understand is that both sides of every war are paid for by the obs-elite. They usyally want something the country has i.e. in ground assets or opiates etc.

[@MonsterInShorts]

I remember my dad telling me how horrible Vietnam vets like my uncle were treated when they came home. He has a son with health issues that we think were cause from exposure to Agent Orange. Also my youngest son is autistic and I often wonder if it is because I was exposed to something while I was in the army.

[@frostfamily5321]

So I don't lose this question, I'll type it here: do you think the ends really always justify the means in being the bigger person? And I wonder if DARPA made / will make a psychological warfare-based weak AI that cripples the economy of enemy nations!

[@j.lietka9406]

Hoo Ra to your father!

[@BravoNine69]

I am a US Army combat veteran. Let me say that I greatly appreciated your courage AJ, and the information that you presented in this episode.. and all of them to be honest. For that, if anything happens to your channel either now or in the future. I will be supporting you $ on patrion. Thank you, God bless you! ❤❤ Never stop speaking the true.

[@donnagriffith2716]

Both my biological father and my step-brother served in Viet Nam. Both came back exposed to Agent Orange. Both died from "complications due to leukemia", my father in '75 at the age of 38, and my brother in '80 at the age of 27. As an adult, I have two veterans. My son made the choice to be among the first deployment after 911 " because I have desert experience". My daughter is no longer in the Reserves, she left to have kids, but her husband is active Reserves and is Special Forces. This is a subject that I am always, ALWAYS choking back either anger or tears. I have to watch what I say around my son and my daughter's family, because I can become a cussing, rage sputtering lunatic in .0000001 seconds. There are no words for its depth or breadth. Every single one of you, Respect for your service. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. But that's as far as it goes. The ones that spew the bullshit....may God have mercy on your soul.

[@bgreene.visuals]

Your dad had your brother at 16?

[@donnagriffith2716]

@@bgreene.visuals no. My mom divorced my biological father and married an older man with an 18-year-old son.

[@tamgsmith8077]

Speak girl!!!

[@tamgsmith8077]

And that comment deserves way more likes!!

[@gbresler]

My father passed away at age 77 - he was in Vietnam and had photographs of him swimming in water with 55-gallon drums of agent orange in the background. He applied for, and waited, and waited, and finally was granted and received payment for agent orange disability..... he got 6 payments of around $550 before he passed. No survivor benefits to my mother or back pay for the years it took to get the benefit. Absolute travesty if you ask me.

[@ms.donaldson2533]

My father died in 1995. He told me he served in Hawaii and had to prove his existence to the Government in the 1980s after they claimed that a fire destroyed his records. In my 50s, I find out that he was transported on World War 1 transports, but he claimed that he served during Peace times, so I'm not even sure the soldiers are aware of their own actions until the records get released. I live in Baltimore..... where no military was needed, until a SECT plotted the American Revolution at a Tavern and then spent YEARS planning their defense that corrupted the nation and formed their own personal defense teams after they won a Battle in Baltimore.

[@dr.bonscott3962]

Not much has changed.. look at Maui...700$ per house hold that was burned down but billions to Ukraine

[@silverbackag9790]

@ms.donaldson2533 There was a fire at the Saint Louis records center sometime in the mid to lat sixties (without Googling it). It did fuck a bunch of people up. They tried to draft my dad after he had joined the National Guard in 1964.

[@Roylamx]

@@dr.bonscott3962 Redress of grievance was formerly understood to allow the People to withhold tax payments until the grievance was addressed and adjudicated in a court of law. We have forgotten how to control our own power of government and how to use the law in our favor and so we all suffer because of it.

[@northmaineguy5896]

I am an 8-year Vietnam Era Vet and I flew as a combat medic on Dustoff helicopters (UH-1s). I am proud of my service but sadly, I am embarrassed for my government. I enlisted during the draft and I would not recommend today's military to anyone!

[@dustinreece3707]

Dustoff (UH 60) oif. Feel mostly the same way. But I believe we are about to come out of the dark and back to the helping making a better world mentality.the more light brought to the corruption the better chance we have to fix past mistakes

[@Wuwumydelulu]

God bless you, Jesus loves you, have a nice day!

[@shelbystaudenmaier73]

My father was a Colonel in the Army. He was in Da Nang in 1964-65, he died in 1988 because he was poisoned by Agent Orange. They confirmed his cancer was caused by AO, they owned up to it. Some soldiers don't die on the battlefield, but they do die for their service.

[@lvxleather]

🙏

[@simonancell3131]

@@shelbystaudenmaier73 A former colleague, who did two and a half tours of duty in VN said he and his comrades loved Agent Orange because it created a large barren zone around Bases. But he wondered exactly what it might have done genetically to him. His kids seemed fine though. He passed a couple of months ago. Vale, Frank T. you witty, wild, and humane man..

[@wildhare-i5g]

im very sorry my father also died because of the atrocities of Vietnam . He only lived to be 42 years old when i was 4.

[@peterrooney3780]

My father also passed away young from Agent Orange. Helicopter crew chief.

[@theodoresbush]

My Uncle was in Da Nang it killed him years later.

[@zenout3463]

I love what you do. However, at the end of this episode, you said it’s not for you to judge whether DARPA is evil or not, and questioned whether the good outweighs the bad. In numbers, absolutely NOT. Millions of innocents have died, while they’ve only truly aided a few. This is exactly why evil continues in the world, because we let them off for the tiny good they’ve done. Also, it is absolutely each and every one of our responsibility to judge whether something is evil and to do something about it, however small. Saying it’s not for us to judge is to deflect responsibility on to others. Thank you for sharing, it was a great episode.

[@dawnsites4232]

They believe their crimes against humanity are justified for "the greater good" of humanity. Fallen soldiers are actual sacrifices for power and control.