Here in late June 2024. God bless and protect this man, his children, and the family as they walk through shock and grief over their sudden loss. God sees and knows everything. "...and justice for all."
The people that bash this guy don't even measure up to his level of genius. This guy is wicked smart. The fact that Americans and politicians on both sides bash him proves how far we've fallen as a nation.
Thomas Massie is a man among slippery invertebrates. Massie's big black dog has more intelligence and better character than 95% of the members of Congress.
Over the years both sides have been seeking the "Ring of Power" with greater and greater intensity as it drives them more and more insane. Massey just wants to destroy their "Precious" and they hate him for it.
Getting the bash from both sides indicates his independence . He can't be bribed, bullied or baffled. He doesn't need anyone in Mordor. WE NEED HIM. He's a blackbelt in truth, transparency and trust. .
While Thomas was Judge Executive in Lewis County I heard him speak at a meeting I was attending. He spoke about some of the things he had done to save money for Lewis County. I was so impressed with his common sense approach. I thought to myself --"this is the kind of person we need in government--an intelligent man, but also a man with "common sense." When he decided to run for the Congressional seat being vacated by Jeff Davis I knew exactly who I would vote for! The problem is that we need a LOT MORE people in our Congress who think like Thomas so we can get that Deficit under control.
@@forliberty1805 They are a reflection of our much we value individual freedom and self government. If we ignore our duty of self government in a free society the usurpers come in and take whatever they want. Democratic socialism is the taking of freedom and what is yours and redistributing it within a government hierarchy that become the elite. Massie spoke up and said no to a government dominated bureaucratic and the people of his community got behind him.
Aaron Ward But I don’t think he’d want to live in the White House under constant surveillance instead of living in the country like a free man. It would seem kind of cruel like Caging a wild animal
I asked him this year during the DeSantis campaign if he would ever run for VP or President. He said no (emphatically). That he has no desire, that he's not even sure if he wants to run for Congress again in the next election. He said he has been holding on for the good of the country, but that he doesn't know how much of an impact he can really make if Trump or Biden are President again. I told him that America desperately needs him as President. He thanked me for believing he would be great, but again expressed he had NO interest. Unfortunately. 😫
I watched this 5 years ago. Then, I saw his Tucker interview just recently. Then, this vid popped up in my ‘suggested’ list. Watched it again like I’d never seen it before. Five years, a lot has changed. I saw this with different eyes and mind set than before. My admiration for Mr. Massie has grown by a good bit. Donated to his recent election. Thinking hard about moving to his county just because he’s there. … I’ll never move to Kentucky, but the fact I thought about it because of him says a good bit about the man. I’m comforted knowing he’s in D.C. trying to do good.
When I first started this clip, I only saw his house as in its market value. Then, we are told how he built it himself from raw materials off his wife's family ranch. I stopped this vid while inside his home to see details of his work. He laid his brick randomly, yet as a whole, are uniform. His framing, dog leg supports, everything is amazing and he used wood pegs to frame it all up with. He has a pond on a hill far above his house that gravity feeds for all the ranch/farms needs and is perpetually refilled by nature. Nothing wasted, not even the rotten tomatoes. And thats just the beginning of this man's story.
Life is easier when you inherit hundreds of acres and probably quite a bit of wealth. At least it hasn't gone to his head. Of course I can't help believe this was produced for public consumption...
He didn't inherit the land he bought it from his wife's parents. He came from nothing and he and his wife built a company while attending MIT which they sold so yes they have a little money. The man has an IQ over 160. Apparently a few commenting here has an IQ below 68
@@Schismxs If you paid attention to the video Massie is an inventor and that is how he made his money. You should not envy or be jealous of what others have. Pay attention to your own live and what you can do to make it better.
I kept seeing Rep Massie in my timeline but was ignoring the posts, being tired of being disappointed, then Tucker had him on and the fact he doesn't kiss the chosen ones asses, and is talented and a true role model.....well 'm a fan. Thanks For Everything Tom!!
No kidding! I always knew this guy was sacrificing a chunk of his life to try to educate and wake people up, but I never realized the level of sacrifice until I saw this! He must get spiritually drained when he is in D.C. I hope he reads these comments...Thank you Congressman Massie for your service to this country! Your effort is not going un-noticed!
I chuckled alot when he said, "I learned not to touch the metal bucket & fence at the same time or you might miss-pronounce duck" He seems like a very practical individual. Glad he's in congress. I just noticed he was wearing a "Polyface farms" shirt.. well I'll be danged that's awesome.
@@natejohnson9669 you're defending a non scientist giving Congressional testimony about climate science, and you think a good retort is "hurr dur don't know political science dur" amazing the mind of a Democrat
@@thereddrob Good one man. I wasn't defending anyone, just saying that this clown obviously doesn't know much about anything. Sorry if that hurts your precious feelings.
I appreciate this man so much. I love that he's an MIT grad and that he called where he lived the Shire. Shoutout to my fellow Tolkien nerds! Science loving, country folk. My kind of well-rounded person.
@@NIKOLAP7 I actually followed along with him as he built his house on a carpenters forum online 15 years ago. He said I'm building this house on my property because a few hundred trees fell down. He only said he didn't really know what he was doing, He never mentioned going to MIT or starting a robotics company. His house was so ambitious I though he'd never finish it. Now 15 years later I recognized the house first and just found out he became a congressman. I'm really so impressed he finished that house!
Best guy in DC since Ron Paul. I’d love a Massie 2024, but I’d entirely understand if why he’d choose to not to run. He’s living my dream minus the serving in DC part, and he’s a better man for it.
I have alot more respect for him now. Thanks for being who you are & sharing those values. We need more like you running this country, not the elite bunch that wants to rule us.
Our favorite Congressman! I met him and I was at a loss for words.... I've worked around movie stars and singers and never was at a loss for words as I wasn't wowed by them but this Congressman wows me. I kind of see him as a superhero.
Well, I absolutely have to say, this documentary is incredible. This man is incredible. He became a real hero during 2020 but this shows so much of how and why he was the hero we absolutely need! Thank you for this!!!
Talk about a renaissance man. Massie is a man of a different time. Many will look at this and say: "That is what I would love to do". But building a house is hard work. Crafting your own blocks of hewn stone, sawing your own boards, that is very hard work. Few today want to do that. My maternal grandfather and grandmother built their own small house in the mid1930s from material on their land, but it was a small log cabin (no sawn boards), and the stones that made the porch were not hewn. Some of their friends built their own homes as well during that time.
I don't quite overstand how my grandparents lost their land, but they did. Now i don't have the money to buy or rent 1/4 of an acre any where. Will continue to live my life as a city farmer as whole as possible. Digging, Teaching and Preaching.
Wow! I just happened onto this video while searching for off grid living examples and I was blown away by this guy. I can't believe he came out of MIT with such conservative or more like libertarian views. It must be because of his Kentucky upbringing. I would be proud to have him represent my district here in Texas. In doing a little more research on him, I found he is a strong 2nd Amendment supporter as well. No surprise. We are living off grid here in Texas and I would love to have a one on one conversation with him about this as well.
Michael, I just peeked at your youtube channel.. looks like you and I have a very similar setup! Yours is very nice!!! And it was nice of you to document the solar mounts on youtube. I also have Outback charge controllers and inverters, 13kW of panels. When we expanded to 13kW, that finally was the death blow to our 10 year old lead acid batteries. I charged them too fast and the got too hot. They were on their last legs anyway. Just letting you know it's an issue with a system of the size you and I have chosen with lead-acid batteries. I have since switched to a Tesla Model S battery and it can run two, 2 ton geothermal units all night. Here's the first in a series of 4 videos I made about it... ruclips.net/video/qpPYkqpe-Ms/видео.html
I'm so honored to receive a reply from you. I watched all four of the videos and I am amazed at your knowledge and work ethic. I have had several careers in my life with the last one being an IT specialist for our local school district but I don't think I'm prepared for the challenge of adapting a Tesla car battery to my off grid system. I am already 68 years old and a little tired of challenges and ready to relax a little. Besides, half of my FLA battery bank is brand new so I think I'm just going to replace the other half that was used when I purchased it almost 3 years ago now. I have already had 2 cells die in this bank. This will be another $8000 purchase but will put me back up to 3000 amp hours of new batteries. Since you talk KWH most often, I believe this is 144 KWH but of course since we really do not want to drop below 50% state of charge, this is more like 72 KWH. This will get us about 3 days in winter but only a little over one day in summer. Hopefully if I'm still around in 10 years, lithium ion or some other new battery technology will be cheaper and work much better. Thanks for all you do for our country.
hey i am looking for land to buy in your county .. please pass me some links for rural land .. in the $1,000.00 an acre price range as i know that is the range there for more than 20 acres lots
Very cool of Thomas Massie to invite us in to his home. The description of "precious" and it's dangers was great. The honesty in explaining the impact it can have on a person and how it can twist their thought process and who they are is real not just something made up in a JR Tolkien novel.
So I heard about this guy because of his move on the Covid-19 stimulus package. As a fellow engineer I decided to go understand the assumed problem before I conclude on what the root cause is. So I wanted to get to know him a bit more before passing judgement. And after watching this quite frankly, I like the guy. Ironically, he’s living the most liberal (Oregonian type) lifestyle in Kentucky, with all the environmental considerations in his lifestyle, opposite of his republican cronies. But what this is proving to me is that this guy has a working brain and makes decisions like an engineer, benefit to society, unlike his colleagues. However, I’d like to see his positions on other issues that affect groups that are not in his constituents. But for now, from one engineer to another, carry on sir, carry on.
I think Liberal and conservative are 2 things of the past, in many ways both sides are guilty of the same thing. I hope each side can encourage those on there side to right the path. both sides have drifted.
As a fellow engineer with conservative values I loved this video and agree that all cronies are bad, from the RINOs to the Progressives. Show me not what a person says but how a person lives, that is what shows their worth.
Thomas Massie is the one and only living representative of the kind of people that made this country great in the past by knowing their own land and then bringing that knowledge to Washington. The rest of the ghouls inhabiting those dreary halls now are completely detached from real life.
It's easier being "green" when you are a multimillionaire who can afford to buy a massive piece of property. He should be commended for his hard work, but this kind of sentiment is trash too.
Boyd P I live in a somewhat rural area and plenty of my neighbors buy local grown produce and meat and a lot of my friends and neighbors raise chickens and hunt you don’t need massive amounts of land to live greener
Boyd P Didn’t he say that the property belonged to his wife’s parents? And that he built his house himself? And he now lives off the land? Tell me which part required him to be a multi millionaire. You don’t need a big property to build your own house eco friendly and to take into account all the aspects that let you live off the land, it just requires you to read and study.
@@FargoUT my family came from very humble roots (dad does construction and my mom is a nurse) and we never had a lot of money. But my dad built our house on some land in the country, and over the years have built up a nice little homestead. Like he says in the video, it doesnt happen overnight. One of the biggest lies people are sold is that self-sufficiency is a rich man's goal, but its not. Its not easy though, and it takes a lot of work; work most folks dont want to put in.
Thomas Massie you have just become one of my hero’s. You and I share a very similar dream and I think most people watching this share in this collective vision of a better tomorrow. Humans are not separate from Nature. We are Nature. Nature is more expressive and strong with human beings when we live symbiotically with the land. The cancer that has plagued human civilization for thousands of years is coming to an end. We are experiencing an archaic revival on this planet, and are returning to where we once had it right. But this time we have even more beneficial technologies to ensure peace and prosperity for all. And onward to the stars we go ✨. Thank you Thomas. You have inspired me more than you’ll ever know. 🙏🏻
@@roflchopter11 Yeah, it's a shame the people who are really in power never gave him a chance. They don't want a better world for the common man, they only want a better world for themselves.
One of the best documentaries I have ever seen! I love your farm, your fuel burning stove is awesome. Thank you for letting us take a look into your home and educating us on the politics of DC. You are truly a role model that I am very proud to subscribe to.
This guy is dope. I think mind your own business and do difficult things is a message that my generation should be receptive to. Enough of this victimhood stuff.
Thomas Massie you are a true patriot and amazing example. I wish I could believe your example would be followed but the majority of Americans are brainwashed and want government to take care of them. We should ALL know how to be self sufficient like this.
Thanks for being part of the solution and not one who simply complains, like most politicians. Love the analogy of "Precious" and how politicians feel they are above everyone else. Animal Farm: All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"
I had slow cooked grassfed and finished beef brisket today with my family. Slow and low was amazing. Great work on this Documentary, so inspiring to watch proactive people that are really making a difference and living it. keep it up:)
Thank you for sacrificing by spending time away from your dream to help us to stay free to pursue our dreams, as well. It's nice getting to know you on more of a personal level for a change.
What a breath of fresh air. We need this local philosophy on a national level and it gives me hope not all is lost in Washington. . Oh by the way, love the farm life its my hope someday to mimic what Thomas has done.
This dude should be wearing a cape...these are the real heroes of our day - and our children should be learning about people like him - not overpaid actors who wear their underpants over their lycra tights
Thomas Massie has a heart for the earth, Kentucky keep voting this gem into office.
When Dr. Rand Paul retires from the Senate, the people of Kentucky should replace him with Thomas Massie
Wow... Thomas Massie could be one of the Founding Fathers of America. He has their spirit.
Bingo.
I'm thinking next Speaker of the House!!!!
Thomas Jefferson reincarnated.
Who’s here after tucker Carlson interview?
🙋🏻♀️ He’s a modern day Founding Father. 🤯
@@stephaniemouat2653 I was blown away at how he lives a real normal life unlike majority of our government
Me… dude is fascinating.
me
Yup!
Here in late June 2024. God bless and protect this man, his children, and the family as they walk through shock and grief over their sudden loss. God sees and knows everything. "...and justice for all."
😢
Found this documentary after watching his interview with Tucker Carlson. Wish all our reps in all levels of govt was like this man ❤
Same. Wish everyone was at this level.
I just want to point out there is a Fox Body Mustang in the background of one of the scenes, like this guy even more now.
Yes, he has ethics, no matter who he's up against!
Thinking of the Massie family at this time of mourning. My deepest condolences. There's always a great woman behind a great man.
I saw Thomas today, herding his cattle in his muck boots and shook his strong hand. Thank you my friend for staying grounded in reality.
Damn! Thomas Massie proved me wrong. There IS (at least) one man in Washington with character and goodness!
Thomas Massie, Rand Paul, and Justin Amash.....that's about it.
@@Babs42 Rand Paul? No, just a. career politician. Justin Amash -- never heard of him. But yes a small number indeed.
Amen!!!
@@Babs42 Not Rand Paul
What about Clay Higgins?
"over those hills is Mordor... I mean Washington DC" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
What's the difference between Mordor and Washington DC? Less Orcs in Mordor.
@@abcde8293 well orks are everywhere right now. Facts.
My heart breaks for you Congressman Massie. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
The people that bash this guy don't even measure up to his level of genius. This guy is wicked smart. The fact that Americans and politicians on both sides bash him proves how far we've fallen as a nation.
Amen to that.
Thomas Massie is a man among slippery invertebrates. Massie's big black dog has more intelligence and better character than 95% of the members of Congress.
Over the years both sides have been seeking the "Ring of Power" with greater and greater intensity as it drives them more and more insane. Massey just wants to destroy their "Precious" and they hate him for it.
Smarter than everyone in Congress combined.
Getting the bash from both sides indicates his independence . He can't be bribed, bullied or baffled. He doesn't need anyone in Mordor. WE NEED HIM. He's a blackbelt in truth, transparency and trust.
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Thomas Massie is one of a kind. We need more like him.
100%
Imagine if they were all like him. Freedom!
What a hero. Sacrificing his dream to raise his family in a dreamland to help save the country
This should be shown in every classroom, to every grade, every year. What an amazing example of a great American.
He cannot be corrupted. Truly Stands for Something. Love him!!!
This guy is the real deal and one of the few in Congress that has an ounce of common sense and intellect.
THESE ARE the type of people the we need in congress, real humans
While Thomas was Judge Executive in Lewis County I heard him speak at a meeting I was attending. He spoke about some of the things he had done to save money for Lewis County. I was so impressed with his common sense approach. I thought to myself --"this is the kind of person we need in government--an intelligent man, but also a man with "common sense." When he decided to run for the Congressional seat being vacated by Jeff Davis I knew exactly who I would vote for! The problem is that we need a LOT MORE people in our Congress who think like Thomas so we can get that Deficit under control.
The people in Congress are only a reflection of us the people.
@@forliberty1805 They are a reflection of our much we value individual freedom and self government. If we ignore our duty of self government in a free society the usurpers come in and take whatever they want. Democratic socialism is the taking of freedom and what is yours and redistributing it within a government hierarchy that become the elite. Massie spoke up and said no to a government dominated bureaucratic and the people of his community got behind him.
@@forliberty1805 Ain't that the truth!
But, WE The People are awakening NOW.
wwg1wga
Yes!! Less attorneys.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET THIS GUY IN THE PRESIDENCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aaron Ward But I don’t think he’d want to live in the White House under constant surveillance instead of living in the country like a free man. It would seem kind of cruel like Caging a wild animal
PRAY
I thought the same thing. What a wonderful and honest man!
We need people like him in places where he can make a difference to our country. 🇺🇸
I asked him this year during the DeSantis campaign if he would ever run for VP or President. He said no (emphatically). That he has no desire, that he's not even sure if he wants to run for Congress again in the next election. He said he has been holding on for the good of the country, but that he doesn't know how much of an impact he can really make if Trump or Biden are President again.
I told him that America desperately needs him as President. He thanked me for believing he would be great, but again expressed he had NO interest. Unfortunately. 😫
Can certainly understand his position. He's already surrounded by orc's and nazgul.....
Impressive fellow! We need politicians like this in Europe. Greetings from a Finnish living in The Netherlands!
I watched this 5 years ago. Then, I saw his Tucker interview just recently. Then, this vid popped up in my ‘suggested’ list. Watched it again like I’d never seen it before. Five years, a lot has changed. I saw this with different eyes and mind set than before. My admiration for Mr. Massie has grown by a good bit. Donated to his recent election. Thinking hard about moving to his county just because he’s there. … I’ll never move to Kentucky, but the fact I thought about it because of him says a good bit about the man. I’m comforted knowing he’s in D.C. trying to do good.
Who’s here after seeing his interview with Tucker Carlson?
🫡
So inspired!!!
I am! Massie is a modern day Founding Father.
I just happened upon. This video, but because i watched tucker i watched this documentary.
Now, I’m going back to finish Tucker’s interview…😊
Is this guy for real??!! and he is a U.S. Congressman??!! Maybe there is hope for this 230+ year experiment! I'm impressed.
Thank you, I will look him up.
Haha. Thank you Rick. -Thomas Massie
Massie for POTUS 2024. Everything he says is either how I'm living my life now or would like to if I could. Water is life!
Yep, he's real !!
@beckysnay Amash has left the Freedom Caucus, selling out to globalism and his business interest in China.
If we only had 50 reps like him in DC America would be much better.
When I first started this clip, I only saw his house as in its market value. Then, we are told how he built it himself from raw materials off his wife's family ranch. I stopped this vid while inside his home to see details of his work. He laid his brick randomly, yet as a whole, are uniform. His framing, dog leg supports, everything is amazing and he used wood pegs to frame it all up with. He has a pond on a hill far above his house that gravity feeds for all the ranch/farms needs and is perpetually refilled by nature. Nothing wasted, not even the rotten tomatoes. And thats just the beginning of this man's story.
Life is easier when you inherit hundreds of acres and probably quite a bit of wealth. At least it hasn't gone to his head. Of course I can't help believe this was produced for public consumption...
He didn't inherit the land he bought it from his wife's parents. He came from nothing and he and his wife built a company while attending MIT which they sold so yes they have a little money. The man has an IQ over 160. Apparently a few commenting here has an IQ below 68
@@Schismxs So easy to judge.
my thoughts as well.
@@Schismxs If you paid attention to the video Massie is an inventor and that is how he made his money. You should not envy or be jealous of what others have. Pay attention to your own live and what you can do to make it better.
I kept seeing Rep Massie in my timeline but was ignoring the posts, being tired of being disappointed, then Tucker had him on and the fact he doesn't kiss the chosen ones asses, and is talented and a true role model.....well 'm a fan. Thanks For Everything Tom!!
Modern day version of a founding father.
You put that perfectly.....
most of the great people are humble and unassuming
This is what it's all about America, wake up and get back to your roots!
midway through i was thinking he comes across as a reincarnated t jefferson... :)
Only better.
Thank you for leaving paradise to live in a cesspool, your sacrifice is appreciated.
No kidding! I always knew this guy was sacrificing a chunk of his life to try to educate and wake people up, but I never realized the level of sacrifice until I saw this! He must get spiritually drained when he is in D.C.
I hope he reads these comments...Thank you Congressman Massie for your service to this country! Your effort is not going un-noticed!
Former democratic voter here. This is why he's the ONLY person fit for "the throne", because he doesn't want it. Please run for President!!🙏
"Maybe they should be made in your living room and not by any government".
Words I wish more believed in.
I chuckled alot when he said, "I learned not to touch the metal bucket & fence at the same time or you might miss-pronounce duck"
He seems like a very practical individual. Glad he's in congress.
I just noticed he was wearing a "Polyface farms" shirt.. well I'll be danged that's awesome.
Me too! I texted those words to my hubs for him to get a chuckle.
"Water is life". This guy is amazing. I really want to live like this one day.
Those are my deceased Mother's words.
I’m so proud he represents we the people of Kentucky and all the virtues of the Bluegrass State!
How can you not love this guy?!
Pretty easily. Dude doesn't understand what a political science degree is lol.
Easy.
@@natejohnson9669 you're defending a non scientist giving Congressional testimony about climate science, and you think a good retort is "hurr dur don't know political science dur" amazing the mind of a Democrat
@@thereddrob Good one man. I wasn't defending anyone, just saying that this clown obviously doesn't know much about anything. Sorry if that hurts your precious feelings.
@@natejohnson9669 that's exactly his point about John Kerry. You're welcome for this free education
I appreciate this man so much. I love that he's an MIT grad and that he called where he lived the Shire. Shoutout to my fellow Tolkien nerds! Science loving, country folk. My kind of well-rounded person.
My new hero and an American like is needed everywhere. This restores a tiny bit of hope in a failing and hopeless future.
Thomas Massie for President!
I'd vote for him. I'd volunteer for him.
I doubt he would take it.
@@gastrofile I figure he wouldn't want it, too.
Why would you want to spoil his life.
I wast just going to post that :-) We need more people like him in this world.
We need to teach our young people how to live like this...
I generally despise politicians...but I respect Thomas Massie's vision.
That's because he's not a politician. He's a statesman. And yes there's a difference.
@@forliberty1805 I admire his modesty. He is a true statesman.
@@NIKOLAP7 I actually followed along with him as he built his house on a carpenters forum online 15 years ago. He said I'm building this house on my property because a few hundred trees fell down.
He only said he didn't really know what he was doing, He never mentioned going to MIT or starting a robotics company. His house was so ambitious I though he'd never finish it. Now 15 years later I recognized the house first and just found out he became a congressman. I'm really so impressed he finished that house!
What a great leader. Grounded, thoughtful, and conservative.
Best guy in DC since Ron Paul. I’d love a Massie 2024, but I’d entirely understand if why he’d choose to not to run. He’s living my dream minus the serving in DC part, and he’s a better man for it.
Spot on.
I have alot more respect for him now. Thanks for being who you are & sharing those values. We need more like you running this country, not the elite bunch that wants to rule us.
Protect this man at all costs America!
Our favorite Congressman! I met him and I was at a loss for words.... I've worked around movie stars and singers and never was at a loss for words as I wasn't wowed by them but this Congressman wows me. I kind of see him as a superhero.
I would react the same way. In fact I'd probably cry. He is pure hearted and a true leader the man has zero arrogance!
Your mind is refreshing in Congress. You provide hope for "We The People" to organize and provide a better tomorrow for our children.
I could watch documentaries about Massie all day every day. He's awesome
Well, I absolutely have to say, this documentary is incredible. This man is incredible. He became a real hero during 2020 but this shows so much of how and why he was the hero we absolutely need! Thank you for this!!!
OH MY!! I really REALLY like this man. Whoever he represents in eastern Kentucky should be proud.
I am. I think he's great!
Me too!
someone who understands what the founders actually intended for our government to be
before the professional politicians. thank you
This is why I like this man. So proud to call him friend. So proud to have him as my congressman.
Me too!
Talk about a renaissance man. Massie is a man of a different time. Many will look at this and say: "That is what I would love to do". But building a house is hard work. Crafting your own blocks of hewn stone, sawing your own boards, that is very hard work. Few today want to do that.
My maternal grandfather and grandmother built their own small house in the mid1930s from material on their land, but it was a small log cabin (no sawn boards), and the stones that made the porch were not hewn. Some of their friends built their own homes as well during that time.
I don't quite overstand how my grandparents lost their land, but they did. Now i don't have the money to buy or rent 1/4 of an acre any where. Will continue to live my life as a city farmer as whole as possible. Digging, Teaching and Preaching.
This is the type of man who we need in the Senate.
If he were ever to run for president he'd have my vote. I'll remember his name!
Wow! I just happened onto this video while searching for off grid living examples and I was blown away by this guy. I can't believe he came out of MIT with such conservative or more like libertarian views. It must be because of his Kentucky upbringing. I would be proud to have him represent my district here in Texas. In doing a little more research on him, I found he is a strong 2nd Amendment supporter as well. No surprise. We are living off grid here in Texas and I would love to have a one on one conversation with him about this as well.
Michael, so glad you found our video!
Seems to me he has more liberal views than conservative.
Limited government and individual freedom? Nothing liberal about those views.
Michael, I just peeked at your youtube channel.. looks like you and I have a very similar setup! Yours is very nice!!! And it was nice of you to document the solar mounts on youtube. I also have Outback charge controllers and inverters, 13kW of panels. When we expanded to 13kW, that finally was the death blow to our 10 year old lead acid batteries. I charged them too fast and the got too hot. They were on their last legs anyway. Just letting you know it's an issue with a system of the size you and I have chosen with lead-acid batteries. I have since switched to a Tesla Model S battery and it can run two, 2 ton geothermal units all night. Here's the first in a series of 4 videos I made about it...
ruclips.net/video/qpPYkqpe-Ms/видео.html
I'm so honored to receive a reply from you. I watched all four of the videos and I am amazed at your knowledge and work ethic. I have had several careers in my life with the last one being an IT specialist for our local school district but I don't think I'm prepared for the challenge of adapting a Tesla car battery to my off grid system. I am already 68 years old and a little tired of challenges and ready to relax a little. Besides, half of my FLA battery bank is brand new so I think I'm just going to replace the other half that was used when I purchased it almost 3 years ago now. I have already had 2 cells die in this bank. This will be another $8000 purchase but will put me back up to 3000 amp hours of new batteries. Since you talk KWH most often, I believe this is 144 KWH but of course since we really do not want to drop below 50% state of charge, this is more like 72 KWH. This will get us about 3 days in winter but only a little over one day in summer. Hopefully if I'm still around in 10 years, lithium ion or some other new battery technology will be cheaper and work much better. Thanks for all you do for our country.
Well done documentary that shows why I am so proud to have this man as my Congressman.
hey i am looking for land to buy in your county .. please pass me some links for rural land .. in the $1,000.00 an acre price range as i know that is the range there for more than 20 acres lots
Very cool of Thomas Massie to invite us in to his home. The description of "precious" and it's dangers was great. The honesty in explaining the impact it can have on a person and how it can twist their thought process and who they are is real not just something made up in a JR Tolkien novel.
Very good example of a hard working, intelligent gentleman. He's making his family proud. God Bless him and his family!
So I heard about this guy because of his move on the Covid-19 stimulus package. As a fellow engineer I decided to go understand the assumed problem before I conclude on what the root cause is. So I wanted to get to know him a bit more before passing judgement. And after watching this quite frankly, I like the guy. Ironically, he’s living the most liberal (Oregonian type) lifestyle in Kentucky, with all the environmental considerations in his lifestyle, opposite of his republican cronies. But what this is proving to me is that this guy has a working brain and makes decisions like an engineer, benefit to society, unlike his colleagues. However, I’d like to see his positions on other issues that affect groups that are not in his constituents. But for now, from one engineer to another, carry on sir, carry on.
You are so close to throwing off the shackles that keep you enslaved on the leftist plantation.
Quality RUclips comment
I think Liberal and conservative are 2 things of the past, in many ways both sides are guilty of the same thing. I hope each side can encourage those on there side to right the path. both sides have drifted.
As a fellow engineer with conservative values I loved this video and agree that all cronies are bad, from the RINOs to the Progressives. Show me not what a person says but how a person lives, that is what shows their worth.
Thomas Massie is the one and only living representative of the kind of people that made this country great in the past by knowing their own land and then bringing that knowledge to Washington. The rest of the ghouls inhabiting those dreary halls now are completely detached from real life.
Wow! This is the kind of simple values and common sense we need to get back to…so inspiring!!!
Regardless of party affiliation, one has to be impressed with this guy. He has a bright political future!
Not if the democrat party has anything to say about it
Massie is the kind of highly intelligent, very humble and loving renaissance man that made up our founding fathers. God bless him!
so funny that this "republican " is more green and environmentally friendly than 99% of liberals....haha I love it!
It's easier being "green" when you are a multimillionaire who can afford to buy a massive piece of property. He should be commended for his hard work, but this kind of sentiment is trash too.
Boyd P I live in a somewhat rural area and plenty of my neighbors buy local grown produce and meat and a lot of my friends and neighbors raise chickens and hunt you don’t need massive amounts of land to live greener
Boyd P Didn’t he say that the property belonged to his wife’s parents? And that he built his house himself? And he now lives off the land? Tell me which part required him to be a multi millionaire. You don’t need a big property to build your own house eco friendly and to take into account all the aspects that let you live off the land, it just requires you to read and study.
@@FargoUT my family came from very humble roots (dad does construction and my mom is a nurse) and we never had a lot of money. But my dad built our house on some land in the country, and over the years have built up a nice little homestead. Like he says in the video, it doesnt happen overnight. One of the biggest lies people are sold is that self-sufficiency is a rich man's goal, but its not. Its not easy though, and it takes a lot of work; work most folks dont want to put in.
@@FargoUT How do you think he made his money?
Thomas Massie you have just become one of my hero’s. You and I share a very similar dream and I think most people watching this share in this collective vision of a better tomorrow. Humans are not separate from Nature. We are Nature. Nature is more expressive and strong with human beings when we live symbiotically with the land. The cancer that has plagued human civilization for thousands of years is coming to an end. We are experiencing an archaic revival on this planet, and are returning to where we once had it right. But this time we have even more beneficial technologies to ensure peace and prosperity for all. And onward to the stars we go ✨. Thank you Thomas. You have inspired me more than you’ll ever know. 🙏🏻
Thank you Clint!
Thomas Massie and Rand Paul Kentucky must be doing something right
Rand is not half the man his father was, but Massie is definitely close to Ron.
@@gabbyk1391 true, but his father is at least least 3 times the average man, who is himself at least 3 times the average senator.
@@roflchopter11 Yeah, it's a shame the people who are really in power never gave him a chance. They don't want a better world for the common man, they only want a better world for themselves.
Love this guy. Freedom.
Please move to Michigan...your colleague, Mr. Upton has been our representative far too long.
One of the best documentaries I have ever seen! I love your farm, your fuel burning stove is awesome. Thank you for letting us take a look into your home and educating us on the politics of DC. You are truly a role model that I am very proud to subscribe to.
Thank you, spread the word!
I am impressed! We are lucky to have a man like this in Congress.
dude run for president u got my vote an i just found u thru utube,
Don't put him in danger , you can get him killed.
This guy is dope. I think mind your own business and do difficult things is a message that my generation should be receptive to. Enough of this victimhood stuff.
Most interesting!!! Loved it!! Thank you who ever sent this to me, Melodie
Thomas Massie you are a true patriot and amazing example. I wish I could believe your example would be followed but the majority of Americans are brainwashed and want government to take care of them. We should ALL know how to be self sufficient like this.
Mic Drop. God bless you, Congressman Thomas Massie. You're an inspiration. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you. - Thomas Massie
I hope this guy can hold on to the center of his balance because as long as he does, he has something to teach and to share with the rest of us.
Kentucky is fortunate to have you on the hill. I,m in Ct which is famous for having senators with their heads up their backsides.
Thanks for being part of the solution and not one who simply complains, like most politicians. Love the analogy of "Precious" and how politicians feel they are above everyone else. Animal Farm: All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"
I love this dude! We need more people in the world like this guy!
I had slow cooked grassfed and finished beef brisket today with my family. Slow and low was amazing. Great work on this Documentary, so inspiring to watch proactive people that are really making a difference and living it. keep it up:)
Thanks, spread the word!
Fascinating human being for certain. This is why it is so important to inform yourself on local government.
Your parents deserve a metal. You are an amazing man.
Thomas Massie is a national treasure
I LOVE this! Sharing it on Facebook!
I did the same!
I love and admire this man - such an example for everyone - specially politicians
I love this guy, a common sense man!!! Lord gives us more like him.
I am in Kansas, we have the Koch Brothers, I would rather have Thomas Massie
I used to work for Flint Hills. They moved me from Houston to my home state of Iowa. That is the best that I can say for them.
My 6x great grandfather was Dr. Major Thomas Massie. I feel like we're connected not because of your name, but because of what's in your heart.
Thomas Massie is possibly the only person in the entire legislature with integrity. He is what Americans SHOULD be!
Thank you for sacrificing by spending time away from your dream to help us to stay free to pursue our dreams, as well. It's nice getting to know you on more of a personal level for a change.
My kind of guy. Wish there were more like him.
Most of the huge number of them aren't so obvious because they're more busy living their own life rather than dictating the lives of others.
It definitely seems like there's so little.
We have to be that guy.
THat is one of the most beautiful houses i have ever seen
So much respect for this guy!
That was great. We need more congressmen like him.
What a cool guy! I can't imagine a better elected rep.
In a world full of AOCs, be a Thomas Massie.
You elected her, you do her. Stupid
This is such a good video. I really admire this guy. Wish there were more like him in Congress.
Thankful that Mr. Massie is in Washington.
I have come to respect Thomas Massie greatly over the past year or two, and seeing this really solidifies that respect.
I am so sorry for your loss. It truly breaks my heart. God's speed to your wife. Please don't give up the fight. Your children need you.
This country needs him.
I've watched this 20x over - it's one of my favorites, and definitely an inspiration to me. I like #sassie with Thomas Massie!
What a breath of fresh air. We need this local philosophy on a national level and it gives me hope not all is lost in Washington. . Oh by the way, love the farm life its my hope someday to mimic what Thomas has done.
This dude should be wearing a cape...these are the real heroes of our day - and our children should be learning about people like him - not overpaid actors who wear their underpants over their lycra tights