We Went To Alaska: The Unlikeliest Swing State In The Country?

[@dvdv8197]

"No one's free, when they live in poverty." Soooo true. Economic independence is vital. RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE! 👍👏🙏🙏

[@MartinBielkovic]

raising the minimum wage is a temporary solution. Eventually big chains such as walmart and kroger raise the prices of their groceries to make up for the new wages making it even more expensive than before, lessening the value of peoples savings

[@dvdv8197]

@MartinBielkovic which is why price gouging also needs to be handled. And that's what Harris promised to do.

[@julianrodrighugez5432]

@@MartinBielkovichm

[@mmarshfairc3]

You really think you’re spreading new information or something? Yes we know companies have been taking advantage of regular people, but the minimum wage has been stagnant for thirty plus years.

[@MartinBielkovic]

@@dvdv8197 harris promised alot of things, instead she made more problems and solved nothing, its not like she couldnt do that right now either. She is still in power and has been for 4 years yet still chooses not too. The administration of the last 4 years was a complete embarrassment to this country

[@keithpalmer4547]

People do not want to help others but they LOVE getting helped themselves. It is that simple.

[@robertfeil1828]

The government takes our money and sends it overseas. They tell you you’ll be the one paying for student loan forgiveness but then they take your money and give it to both sides of a conflict. Wouldn’t you like it more if your money went to helping Americans instead of giving our money to politicians in other countries

[@pnw_jordan]

It’s really not that simple. You heard what you expected hear, rather than listening to what was said.

[@iancarrey4123]

New York trust fund babies known for not paying contractors are really known for taking care of the little guy.

[@cyndeeh]

Dripping sarcasm...lol

[@afterhourscinema782]

Labor is the KEY to uniting the people ✊🏾 Without us, the elites have nothing

[@imacmill]

And you miss the greater point of how insane it is that we all live under a system that divides us into classes, and further, you've be tricked into believing that being a member of 'the working class', and having a 'strong work ethic' are admirable and virtuous traits, while the wealthy leisure class laugh at us from their mega-mansions, private planes and yachts. It's a crazy world.

[@wakeupamerica2024]

@@imacmill so you don't work because you don't think there is any virtue or good that can come from hard work? Typical victim mentality.

[@Gobbldeegoo1]

@@wakeupamerica2024that’s a straw man. Re-read their comment and try again.

[@wakeupamerica2024]

@@Gobbldeegoo1 it reads like they think working is useless. Not hard to comprehend.

[@mrschwartzmc]

@@wakeupamerica2024 That's not how I read it.

[@jbridendolph1559]

Lol. Been an Alaskan for 40 years and like every state we have people who say they do their research but still manage to vote against their own interests when it comes to candidates. I hope Harris wins. I don’t understand anyone who votes for Trump. Never have and never will.

[@Kim-h4m8m]

So refreshing that Alaska is blue, with all the $ going to fake red rolls it’s hard to know the truth when it’s so far away!

[@ragingmoderate6791]

Because everyone who pays actual attention knows that Harris is a big government war mongering psychopath who laughs at Yemeni children being bombed.

[@mrschwartzmc]

@@Kim-h4m8m another Alaskan here. It doesn't look blue to me.

[@bikebudha01]

So much this... I would challenge Warren (the first guy interviewed) to NAME a single policy that trump enacted while president that "had things running well"... Because the ONLY significant legislation trump passed was to cut corporate tax rates from 35% down to 23%.... And the ONLY effect that had was to add 6 trillion to the deficit.

[@Yourmission9]

Same here (not an Alaskan but the same principle applies for me as well)

[@orbatos]

Republicans have been gaming the system in Alaska for decades and that's why they want to get rid of ranked choice, they saw that Alaskan Republicans won't just vote for the official GOP second pick.

[@Phil9874]

the concerning thing is that they think trump will care about them or help their situation out the democrats aren't great but they are less likely to demolish worker protections like trump will

[@jrand2148]

Exactly, it's sad to see so many misguided folks.

[@SecretMarsupial]

How anyone could think eother candidate of the major parties actually cares about the average/working person is beyond me. They can barely hide their contempt where-not lack of care.

[@bulletsandbracelets4140]

@@SecretMarsupial one is talking about providing home care options, lowering unnecessary requirements for federal jobs, lowering drug prices, eliminating medical debt, helping out parents. The other is talking about deportation endlessly. How anyone can equate these two things is beyond me personally

[@Valentin-oc5nh]

they’ll raise the minimum wage, the democrats. and they will certainly not enact a gun ban. idk whzt their problem is…

[@AM-br4ix]

You are either Brainwashed; Truly ignorant or totally stupid to vote for Hyena Harris?!!! Wow… idiots abound in America and you wonder why we are Screwed

[@nycrandy]

Warren we aren't trying to take your gun away that you use to protect yourself from bears or moose.

[@bikebudha01]

Yeah, no dem ever said they wanted to take ALL guns away... Just the one specifically designed to kill humans en masse...

[@theprofessional155]

So you don't support banning the AR-15 that is used for hunting and target shooting right? Good gun rights are human rights.

[@petek2316]

@@theprofessional155 - "more on"...

[@theprofessional155]

@@petek2316 How am I a moron? Im not a Republican nor a democrat. Im a libertarian. Guns are a part of the culture in many states. Many city voters do not understand that and routinely try to push gun control on rural communities angering them. You do realize if democrats stopped attacking gun rights they would get much more rural support? There are plenty of people that support democratic positions but their hatred of the 2nd amendment is what pushes many voters away.

[@bulletsandbracelets4140]

@@theprofessional155 y'all do realize that no one's guns would be taken away, right? It would ban sales. That's it.

[@klang180]

So ridiculous that people like this associate big government with interference when in fact govt 'interference' provides healthcare, transport, schools etc in most countries outside of the USA.

[@hw-rg7gn]

The very things people take for granted...they will be impotent to protect under a Trump administration.

[@dhayes907]

People like this think that all of those things would exist with or without the government. People like that think that the government does it the most expensive and inefficient way. People like that think that the government will treat their departments like job programs and fill them with useless ideolouges.

[@loudboomboom]

As one raised in Alaska, you got in there man. Well done.

[@Andre-qo5ek]

if they care about people on the bottom... then voting trump is a terrible idea.

[@elohel3293]

i am sorry. but till now the democratic party has shown that they hate the working class.

[@orbatos]

Misinformation and civility politics are what causes this in Alaska.

[@alexsmith-ob3lu]

Harris and Trump are both really bad. We need to work locally and incrementally to endure these tough times.

[@justinrees2400]

Americans, (middle and lower class) are worse off now than they weee 4 years ago. Why would Harris be any different

[@Andre-qo5ek]

@@alexsmith-ob3lu they are not equally bad though. there is a clear strategic pick.

[@pnw_jordan]

I just want to thank you for the respect and dignity you showed to Alaskans in this reporting. So often, Alaskans are painted with way too broad of brushes.

[@dvdv8197]

Alas...kan we just vote according to our own best interests, please? If that ACTUALLY were the case and MANY weren't duped into voting against their best interests, we'd have a much better country.

[@vacafuega]

That would be amazing but it requires people to be rational en masse, sadly a very difficult thing to achieve, especially in a short time.

[@orbatos]

That's exactly why ranked choice is important, and why some people want to get rid of it.

[@mrschwartzmc]

SLUGS FOR SALT! SLUGS FOR SALT!

[@beckettfitz1982]

@@orbatoswhat if you can’t be bothered and you just rank 1 candidate?

[@nicksurfs1]

​@@beckettfitz1982If you do that it works the same as the system we have now.

[@mesapysch]

Thanks for covering the political enigma of Alaska. Nicole, I totally relate to how you sit! I'm exactly the same.

[@TheLeftwheel]

The trouble is that currently, both parties are extremely anti-labor. Trump will say yes to ramping up production in oil, but if those workers face exploitation and strike, he'd be happy to send in the National Guard to keep the spice flowing

[@hw-rg7gn]

This is nonsense. The Biden administration has passed countless rules to strengthen labor's leverage. Unionization has risen steadily over the past 4 years. Criticism is fine, but facts can't be ignored.

[@jasons5916]

The result with Trump/Republicans in charge would be more jobs that pay less with fewer benefits while housing costs go up (because where are those new workers going to live?). All that oil money will be going to the corporations that own the equipment.

[@KesSharann]

Trump has no say in ramping up oil production. He can sell all the claims he wants, like Biden did, but oil drillers would be shooting their bottom line in the foot by putting barrels more oil on the market.

[@Yourmission9]

Unrelated to this story it’s rather incredible you guys went from roughly 300k subs to almost a million in the year I’ve been watching this channel, well deserved and I wish you guys continued success!

[@cyndeeh]

1st dude has no facts to back up his claims. None.

[@ManMountainMetals]

FACTS!! Where we are going, we don't need facts!! 😂 - doc Smith (kinda)

[@alsmellz]

I don’t think he even actually said anything 😂

[@Kim-h4m8m]

I think he just got misinformation ~ no one is trying to remove guns simply trying to restore a bill that existed that protected our major population from the most dangerous guns, not all gun. Since the old law was reverse our schools are no longer safe

[@user-fx4qz8pt3w]

You got that right

[@maxstrong1999]

Oil's inevitiable doom is not gonna be good for Alaska. Hopefully they can invest in alternatives before it's too late. More Production? WTI tanks. More refining capacity? WTI tanks. Dutch Disease/resource curse is hard to overcome.

[@wakeupamerica2024]

You CANNOT open your eyes without seeing a dozen things made from byproducts of oil. It isnt going anywhere.

[@orbatos]

Alaskans want to, but Republicans undercut these efforts constantly, usually with oil money.

[@maxstrong1999]

@orbatos at least the people on the ground get it.

[@alexsmith-ob3lu]

Regardless of what happens, oil is too big for our modern society to let go of. Wind turbines require petroleum based lubricants to keep the gears running smoothly. Solar panels are made from oil and coal products. If we really wanted to be “green”, we’d use hydrogens derived from water and biofuels made from algae.

[@wakeupamerica2024]

The bots on this channel go hard

[@mx_diva]

I like more stuff like this. Also I'd want to do more videos where there are more progressive areas in more conservative states. It seems like we never get heard from but we still matter despite being in a red state. I keep talking about MPU with everyone I know and they enjoy most of the videos.

[@melissabestvoice]

Move to a liberal state if you don't like the politics of a conservative state. Don't try to change our state to where you came from or to the misguided. Democrats that are trying to do a lot destruction to alaska and the united states by leaving in border, open and spreading lies to the american public

[@terrancekayton007]

@mx_diva Whats MPU?

[@mrschwartzmc]

@@terrancekayton007 the channel, More Perfect Union

[@kevinkennedy6170]

I was an Alaskan for over 6 years before I moved back to "lower 48" due to family illness. Will be going back one day. This film is 💯🎯 on spot

[@dhayes907]

*lesser

[@EvaSat-r7x]

Watching your channel is always an interesting and educational journey. Keep inspiring us with your content!🐴💡🎼

[@hellder33]

2 subject I want you to cover : 1. Basic Income 2. The Appalachian Community Meal Project Thanks, I watch everyone of your videos !

[@_Safety_Third_]

I identify politically as Alaskan.

[@X9523-z3v]

Republican used to mean conservative. It means the opposite now

[@aurtisanminer2827]

Biden’s opened up so many drill permits in AK that all the good mechanics at my work in Anchorage and Wasilla have gone up to the oilfields. This job is a pretty damn good one, too. Our resources are definitely being taken advantage of.

[@dvdv8197]

0:20 Lmao that's actually funny and crude. Takes notes, Tony! 😅😂

[@pebblepod30]

True, it is funny in a way. But it is also based on some self deception on the part of the person writing it, because they deliberately ignore the two conflicting parts of the issue. Different people do this with different issues. The two parts are: (1) The horror of making a mistake and getting an unwanted pregnancy. (2) the fact that we don't really know at what point your own mother could have killed you in your womb without harming you. Imo, the best solution is to make aborting your child in womb have the exact same principles as any other political topic. Many people reverse their values when abortion comes up. That would probably mean that in high school or later, you get a license to abort your own child, just like you get a license to kill in self defense when you get a gun; or potentially kill someone when you drive on the road. Power should always come with responsibility, should it not? Why not when it comes to the power you have over your child?

[@Wolfcamp555]

The State of Alaska owns its own oil and gas minerals and they share the cash they make with its residents. 85% of US production is owned by private landowners.

[@michaelhamilton7814]

I love this channel ❤️

[@janlindtner305]

"You gonna fight, for your, right too party" VOTE- VOTE- VOTE💙💙💙👍🤟

[@amamdawhatever]

Alaska is the closest thing you can get to a functional Libertarian party.

[@user-fx4qz8pt3w]

All that federal money that keeps us going here and this is your take? Typical Libertarian, completely clueless

[@Rusty_B_And_The_Gang]

I thought understanding Zionism was the key. Who knew it was actually Alaska?

[@ObjectiveMedia]

Imperialism

[@maxstrong1999]

That's our foreign policy, not domestic politics.

[@Senthiuz]

Try The Yiddish Policemen's Union for both.

[@ObjectiveMedia]

@@Senthiuz lol the right love to point the finger and blame Jewish people For the crimes of their imperialist masters

[@RedRose4141]

Happy to see you include them. I've also thought the same about Hawaii.

[@MusicalPsycho]

More Perfect Union should have 300 million subscribers… if that was the case, our country would be much more educated and much more informed. And we wouldn’t be at the mercy of the oligarchs.

[@FredEdeXIII]

Soon buddy, soon... Unless Trump comes in and attacks KZbin 😅

[@chrisalex82]

you know why they have no taxes ? georgism.

[@darrenivak4536]

You sound like you're a very nice person, I have a gift for you, Bernie Sanders is a friend of mine and I believe he's the people's champion, he wrote a book on capitalism, it's okay to be mad at capitalism, if you want the truth, Bernie Sanders is very very honest, read the book please, and if anyone can read Bernie's got you covered because there's an app for that, sometimes when the truth is told, and it clicks in for you, it will tell you who you are, and there will be lots to talk about, hope everything is going along good for you, I'm a bit of a true seeker so when I found Bernie , my eyes started opening, it's happening all over the world but if you can't see it, my intention is not to rock your boat but if you're not rocked, it rocks me, less than 20 bucks, and thank you for your time❤❤❤

[@jordonvaden9288]

I understand the personal dilemma of trying to decide your vote between only two options, but I do think it’s a little disingenuous for people to sculpt a narrative or image that they are “independent” if in all but 1 election they’ve voted republican. You are functionally a republican lol.

[@darrenivak4536]

Here's a few shows to get you started, or ideas, look into Bernie Sanders, the good liars, status Coup, and I know you're right when you said I should eat my vegetables, I can do uncooked carrots and potatoes, some meats and I'm good, and you're still right😂😂😂😂😂

[@silverXnoise]

Some people look back with pride. Other people look forward with pride.

[@SB-qm5wg]

Seward's icebox plan really paid off.

[@farrellware8399]

One last thing, remember it was Regan that killed the homestead act! 😢

[@MashoneNBK]

It makes me sad sometimes as a lifelong independent Alaskan that so many what I would consider smart, caring people have a huge blind spot when it comes to Trump. It makes me wonder if Trump told these people to their face that he wanted to take what little they have so that he and his rich friends could have more, would they say no, or would they give it up? When I look back at the Trump years, I do not see this perfect La La Land that these people seem to remember.

[@amcf1]

So, they like and want "freedom" for themselves, but others are not allow to have "freedom" to choose, to pray, to love, etc... Gotcha!!

[@silverXnoise]

Everyone who enjoyed the inevitable economic expansion following the recovery from 2008, only to learn all the wrong lessons, and crediting Trump for _our_ hard work and prosperity… 🤦‍♂️ Note: when I say “our”, I mean workers, not political affiliations.

[@silverXnoise]

Trump’s exploitation of our productivity manifested in the largest transfer of wealth from the working class to the wealthy in human history. That is what they seek reward with his reelection.

[@marksykes3817]

FREEDOM! 🗳😌

[@bikebudha01]

Good reporting.. so glad this kids parents let her skip a few weeks of 9th grade to get this done...

[@pizaclatonddd3081]

So i gues they just don't like the label huh. Got it we need to go ballot measures all around the country.

[@theriv132]

My family has been in Alaska since the 60s. Everything was better when the state was deep Red. Anchorage is nothing compared to what it once was. Depressing AF.

[@custos3249]

"More should be done for people on the bottom." Agreed, but that's not possible with "small government." If there's no regulatory ability, laws are just words.

[@jtown22]

Love the innocent kidnapping humor in this video.

[@peace8373]

Very nice. I spent a year of my youth in the late 1970's in Alaska. Met some fine independent freedom loving people. Freedom: fair pay, for a fair days work. Enough to provide food, shelter, clothing for me and my family. Freedom: to know me and my neighbors can depend on each other, police, fire, community services. Freedom to not have to worry about healthcare. A place where healthcare is available to all. No bankruptcy because of sick care cost. That is the freedom our great nation does not offer. How sad for the world largest economy, super power never seen on earth before. Yet my neighbors still have to beg, As it was not their fault they got sick. That is the one freedom Republicans will not offer me.

[@anirudh_s17]

Kansas, Kentucky, Montana and Alaska are so interesting to me. Solid Trump states but vote for Democrat Governors and Senators

[@petek2316]

They should continue to vote against their interest. Part of me wants Mango to get elected so he can destroy social security and the affordable care act so those people can feel a lot more "independent".

[@aurtisanminer2827]

6:28. Double Musky makes some damn good food! Also, that dude’s name is Adolf?? Wow, that’s not too common these days. Lol

[@Wolfcamp555]

Labor Unions to a huge hit in the 70s and 80s.

[@creativecatalyst777]

Very well done❤

[@KesSharann]

Alaska. A place with next to no food (for the population it has). Completely reliant on the rest of the country and of course "foreigners". They don't need someone in Los Angeles telling them what to do? Some of their food and other products likely goes through Long Beach. California supplies massive quantities of food to other states. Alaska is probably getting its citrus from California. Maybe 10% of the US population in a single state (with a massive chunk of the world economy) has a say in the rest of the country. And definitely oil is destroying life as we know it. Maybe Alaska needs to live within its means. "It's a resource state." A resource that is doing more harm than good. Maybe keep it in the ground. Now what does Alaska have? Wildlife, if they stop wiping them out.

[@happy-ve3my]

I own a bar in Alaska, anti Trump , pro rank choice. The only staff that get paid minimum wage are servers and bartenders. About 1/2 of them make over $100,000 a year, only working part-time, which is why I can't back raising the minimum wage. I do back not having to push political agenda on people and I have issues with the sick time also. All my longtime employees know if they are sick to take time off. But I also have people who just get hired and call in sick expected to get paid why they go out and party. I offer what benefits I can afford. But it is depressing when a quarter of the staff make more than you do!

[@yellowface1215]

Alaska is the Canada of the USA

[@dhayes907]

I live in southeast Alaska. Southeast is basically its own state and is even more Canadian than the rest of the state.

[@Peter-m5n7m]

Sounds Libertarian! 👍 t

[@dvdv8197]

VOTE HARRIS 🎉🔵💙💙

[@RealShaktimaan]

If you are okay with not making America great again.

[@paleskinnybones]

@@RealShaktimaanbetter than great lol

[@michealklee8844]

I’m moving there

[@dhayes907]

Come on up and join the party, Mike. The more the merrier.

[@ecchioni]

If only those people heard about the class struggle they wouldn't sound so bipolar.

[@chad9971]

I believe most people are shades of Purple. It's just that the media and the loudest supporters are usually far Right or far Left. We have no choice but to vote Democrat or Republican but you can speak to individual people (like in this video) who have mixed views on left and right policies. We just don't get that nuance in a Presidential election.

[@CyrusYareff]

3 words. Ranked choice voting.

[@rileyabarker]

We need the Bull Moose Party back in America!

[@johndixon5323]

I hate the idea of swing states.

[@Rayna-gn3ni]

Ask the inut. Period. Ask them how they feel about a natural reserve state.

[@Kiskadee8388]

It's a shame that Alaska is so close to living off the land yet sends food Outside to be processed and shipped back into the state. Crude oil is sent to lucrative foreign markets and has been for decades even though it had refineries on the Kenai / Cook Inlet. Local Beluga whales are a protected species but contend with warming water and drilling noise. All the oil and gas extraction in Alaska doesn't provide lower fuel costs to Alaska residents.

[@Catnyp2828]

Former oil workers were offered federal training to switch to newer green jobs, werent they??

[@ireneuspuccini-feinz8142]

Yes❤

[@pydrasparadox-uz2cq]

The answer is yes, yes it is. I hate these titles.

[@pawlbologna]

Nicoleeeeeee

[@jackrocks8350]

That old mans jacket is fucking sick, does anyone know what it is?

[@luvzfrance24]

He says his life is in danger if he walks through the woods. Just don't walk through the woods in the first place! There's too much wildlife!

[@ObjectiveMedia]

Looks “kind of socialist to outsiders”. My little friend, that IS socialism (the use of public funds to pay for social services). Also it’s not called “weed” it’s called “cannabis”.

[@farrellware8399]

You interview people that live in nice places. Really, sad, very sad. It always in American, depends on who you interview.

[@SecretMarsupial]

Original title was better?

[@Bum_Hip]

I like how many claim to be so independent, and promote “rugged individualism” then accept their socialist oil checks every year.

[@imacmill]

What was that bit about religion and jobs all about?

[@RextheRebel]

I still think conservative social policies and progressive economic policies make the best political environment. Weed should not be recreationally used and infanticide should not be choice. But strong labor protections are essential and corporate regulations are essential. As is ensuring everyone housing and healthcare. But certain things aren't healthcare, namely gender affirming care and abortion.

[@shekharmoona544]

She got into some dudes van she barely knew. I don't know about that.

[@ГрубанМалић]

its a old man she has a cameraman with her

[@dhayes907]

Its just safer up here to do that kind of thing. Its a higher trust culture up here than the rest of the USA.

[@baneofbanes]

@@dhayes907Alaska has some of the hugest murder rates in the nation.

[@dhayes907]

@@baneofbanes with a population this small, a few crimes can change the stats a lot. Those numbers don't look as bad if you don't count dv rates in remote villages, which is not a factor in this situation. Dont go to remote native villages if you are white. The alchahol, drug, and domestic abuse rates are really bad.

[@T_Dot94]

"maybe socialist"👀 Just come out the closet more perfect union.

[@bernl178]

People are struggling in Canada. Don’t make it like it’s just Alaska. People are suffering in London, England, and Germany there can I make circumstances is bad everywhere everywhere and it’s not a Trump Biden thing. It’s the entire world has gotten too greedy well the few.

[@Isbnsyw26yeb6]

Hmm i ant watched the full video, imma leave anyway

[@cyndeeh]

Same!

[@anthonycameronnajera8471]

"We love our guns..." end of conversation. You are insane.

[@EmilyVDJ]

Watching your channel is always a fascinating and educational journey. Keep leading us into the world of your creativity and inspiring us!🛤🔞🚦

[@Kate-k6g6o]

Your videos are a true art! Every time you surprise me with the quality and depth of your content.😀🐂🟦

[@Linda-f1b2x]

Your videos are always admirable and inspiring. Keep it up!😍🤹‍🚘

[@kevinkennedy6170]

I was an Alaskan for over 6 years before I moved back to "lower 48" due to family illness. Will be going back one day. This film is 💯🎯 on spot