Nick Freitas: How Voting Works, the Power Trap, Poverty, and Parenting Hacks

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • ‪@Nickjfreitas‬ , Virginia State politician, influencer, and homesteader.

Комментарии • 533

  • @vickimontgomery5271
    @vickimontgomery5271 Месяц назад +4

    Love this conversation. Especially in light of the past few weeks. Praying for mercy on our country and that we turn back to God as a nation and maintain the freedom to raise our families as God directs us.

  • @kellygreen8255
    @kellygreen8255 4 месяца назад +37

    “people react to what you are DOING, not just what you INTEND “. Well said!!!

  • @EHCBunny4real
    @EHCBunny4real 4 месяца назад +49

    I've been an election poll worker clerk for over 20 years. Less than 50 percent of all registered voters actually vote. Get out and vote. Vote by mail if you can't get to your election precinct. Democracy doesn't trickle down from our lawmakers. It pools up like a spring from voters below. RESEARCH all candidates before giving them your vote. Don't be a team player. Vote for those who follow issues.

    • @robertduffy5805
      @robertduffy5805 4 месяца назад

      Agreed, if just 5% more people showed up to vote on one side or the other, there would be a major change in an election, which could trickle down to the government. Especially at the local and state level, where it really matters and can make a change in our lives. We'll until they get paid off and sell out too. LOL

    • @TheRainman444
      @TheRainman444 4 месяца назад

      We don’t have democracy , we have a constitutional republic , Russia is a democracy , Canada is a democracy socialists have democracy ! Not trying to be a jerk it’s just important we all know democracy is bad , it’s mob rule not a balanced and fair representation of all people not just a large group of them !

    • @amomto4
      @amomto4 4 месяца назад +2

      It's so disheartening isnt it, people have this wonderful privilege and freedom yet squander it 😔

    • @MrsGator7
      @MrsGator7 4 месяца назад

      13% vote in primary

    • @MrsGator7
      @MrsGator7 4 месяца назад

      I might vote for a Republican. But I’ll never for a democrat.

  • @panko97
    @panko97 4 месяца назад +11

    I have enjoyed this discussion more than anything I have seen or heard in the last 10 years. Thank you

  • @trudyschaaf9917
    @trudyschaaf9917 4 месяца назад +15

    Honestly, this was the best 2.5ish hours I have spent on RUclips! I'm glad you titled it like you did because it grabbed my attention. I feel rejuvenated, uplifted, moved to tears, and oh the laughter! Thanks guys. This was amazing!!! Especially what he sais about telling your girls that you love them. When I was in my mid twenties going to college, I took a psychology class and realized I needed to know if my Dad loved me because he had never said that before, it was a hole in my heart. It took a little alcohol and being at my paternal grandmother's funeral to work up the nerve to tell my father I loved him and miraculously he told me he loved me. It not only changed my future, it changed my relationship with my father for the rest of his life. Those three words are so powerful they can change the destiny of our lives. Loved, loved, loved this episode!

  • @Mindmaid1
    @Mindmaid1 4 месяца назад +10

    Thank you for sharing this talk with a person who is working towards keeping us American's free.

  • @vickiehamilton6596
    @vickiehamilton6596 4 месяца назад +9

    My dad always said daddy loves you.honestly that was his last words to me.and I feel him in my heart daily

  • @ldpetchell
    @ldpetchell 4 месяца назад +13

    We are retired homeschooling parents. Both of our kids graduated our highschool. Both graduated college by choice for desired careers. They both worked during college and lived at home and now have NO college debt. Their choice in our home; at 18, work and pay rent or schooling and work to pay tuition. We will support both choices. One loved math, one did not. 😂

  • @cindyperry5504
    @cindyperry5504 4 месяца назад +9

    I’ve watched Nick on reels and shorts for the last year and have loved his point of view on everything but never took the time to really research who he is. Thanks for this wonderful podcast and for pointing me in the right direction to watch more of his content.

  • @ericjustice7661
    @ericjustice7661 4 месяца назад +46

    Agriculture is inherently political, because the government heavily regulates it. Anyone should be concerned and have an interest in WHO is making those laws that affect all of us.

    • @freefahren
      @freefahren 4 месяца назад +3

      Politics greatly affects many things but a homesteading level isn’t agriculture and farming that is directly affected.

    • @chelledegrasse2787
      @chelledegrasse2787 4 месяца назад +5

      My grandfather was a farmer and was incensed that his field laid fallow by order of the government and was forced to "go on the dole" rather than work his farm.😊

    • @Herps1
      @Herps1 4 месяца назад +7

      @@freefahren Yes it is. You are absolutely wrong!

    • @mistygrider7825
      @mistygrider7825 4 месяца назад +8

      ​@@freefahren You say that but you are wrong ! Everyday they are infringing more &more on homesteaders & homeschooling families .

    • @freefahren
      @freefahren 4 месяца назад +4

      @@mistygrider7825…and on everyone else too. Homesteading Homeschoolers are not being more or less restricted by government than anyone else. Homeschooling regulations in America are the most relaxed and unregulated compared to most other western countries. What is the complaining about?

  • @Homestead777
    @Homestead777 4 месяца назад +16

    I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS CONVERSATION !! Good stuff. Thank you.

  • @danharkness7868
    @danharkness7868 4 месяца назад +7

    I really enjoyed this podcast. Thank you.

  • @insomniousdream
    @insomniousdream 4 месяца назад +4

    My goodness! Joel Salatin AND Nick Freitas!?!?
    Who is next???
    Thomas Massie? Rand Paul? Ron Paul? John Stossel? Matt Kibbe? Dave Rubin? Joe Rogan? Andrew Heaton?
    I feel like after these two excellent guests the possibilities are endless! Go big!

  • @karomaalta4592
    @karomaalta4592 4 месяца назад +38

    Well, hello from Finland, the happiest county in the world. We have social security and Medicare for everyone for free. We have no school fees, no fees for university. If this is not working in the US it doesn't mean it can't work anywhere.

    • @justanothermichele
      @justanothermichele 4 месяца назад +22

      Finland taxes are much more than the US. Your "free" school/universities, etc. isnt really "free", it's all paid for by the tax payer.

    • @freefahren
      @freefahren 4 месяца назад +22

      @@justanothermichele yes taxes are higher but there’s no suprise bills, no bankruptcy from emergencies, no being unable to get social assistance when needed. It works out a LOT cheaper and creates a happy, healthy, stable and calm society.

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 4 месяца назад +5

      I wouldn’t live in Scandanavia for anything
      Ur safety net comes at a price
      Little freedoms

    • @freefahren
      @freefahren 4 месяца назад +6

      ⁠​⁠@@YeshuaKingMessiah little freedoms like what? What exactly can’t they do in their country that Americans can do?

    • @mcgeemp1
      @mcgeemp1 4 месяца назад +7

      Nothing is free. Everything is about trade offs. Debits and Credits. Even me typing this is expending calories, consuming electricity, data bandwidth. Everything is about debit and credits.

  • @t3dwards13
    @t3dwards13 4 месяца назад +2

    My goodness, I'd absolutely give him my vote!!!

  • @amomto4
    @amomto4 4 месяца назад +2

    Im a long time watcher of both if you, it was great to see you together. I learned a few things.

  • @manellaperry4748
    @manellaperry4748 4 месяца назад +39

    I think this video is a learning lesson,no matter who we are, politics affects us all. This channel has ever right to speak their ideas views and thoughts. Freedom of speech for all, not just for some. We may agree or not agree with them. But I will listen and think about what is being said. Then I will come to my own conclusions, of what I think and feel about what is happening in OUR USA. We need to know what the hired politicians are doing for the American people. I pray that people will use wisdom and knowledge. I used to tell my grandchildren, I can explain it to you, but I can't make you understand it😂. May everyone have a wonderful day and enjoy the weekend.👍👊💪🤞💜🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

    • @marthareedy
      @marthareedy 4 месяца назад +6

      Yes, they do !!! we needed to see and hear this !!!

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 4 месяца назад

      Freedom is free to do GOOD, to do RIGHT
      Not wrong
      Govt punishes the wrongdoer and protects the righteous
      There is a right & wrong; we can require GOOD

    • @lillievalentine8800
      @lillievalentine8800 4 месяца назад +3

      Both sides of the aisle have forgotten that they are hired not entitled.

    • @user-kv2pt4lu9y
      @user-kv2pt4lu9y 4 месяца назад

      Very well said!

    • @WandaJEaton
      @WandaJEaton 4 месяца назад +2

      Agree they have the right to their opinions just as we have the right not to watch it, our choice just move onto another homesteading channel who doesn’t push an agenda. I didn’t give a thumbs down I just moved on…..simple.

  • @Becca-Becca-Becca
    @Becca-Becca-Becca 4 месяца назад +17

    I agree on a lot of points but I think they should balance it with someone who sees other opinions balance and respect. Being left with a decision of 4 years of chaos, or knowing what to expect from the present situation I will select peace and wisdom . Being a homesteader I want to provide for my family’s needs and I am not one to fear - fear itself

    • @roelandpeeters931
      @roelandpeeters931 4 месяца назад +12

      Everybody outide the US is praying and hoping it's not going to be the Orange Man again. The other side is too old imho, but given the choice, he is definitely the lesser of two evils.

    • @myurbangarden7695
      @myurbangarden7695 4 месяца назад +2

      I 💯 Agree. I just don't like that people paint others with opposing views as less intelligent.

    • @georgiarasmussen8343
      @georgiarasmussen8343 4 месяца назад

      @@roelandpeeters931 The lesser of two evils is still evil. Anyone who believes there are only "two sides" really shouldn't vote.

    • @roelandpeeters931
      @roelandpeeters931 4 месяца назад

      @@georgiarasmussen8343 I could not agree more! However, at least from the outside, it looks like those are the only 2 "realistic" options. Again, it should not be like this, obviously.

  • @Intense_Realism
    @Intense_Realism 4 месяца назад +6

    We should be able to vote for what we believe is an accurate representation of the individual

  • @Intense_Realism
    @Intense_Realism 4 месяца назад +11

    We need to hold our government to a higher standard!
    10:57

  • @bswisher52777
    @bswisher52777 2 месяца назад +1

    "I want to see the rest of this discussion" is the reason I showed up here

  • @anthonywroblewski1802
    @anthonywroblewski1802 4 месяца назад +27

    Your channel is where I go to get away from politics.

    • @dragonflysky11
      @dragonflysky11 4 месяца назад +7

      It normally is. If you see something you don’t wanna watch, don’t watch it.

    • @Smurphy1544
      @Smurphy1544 4 месяца назад +6

      Apparently not anymore. Sad.

    • @cynthiatx
      @cynthiatx 4 месяца назад +1

      I HOPE ALL OF YOU VOTE ! Because that’s the only way right now we can voice our discomfort! SO GO VOTE no mater how you VOTE!

    • @Miguel195211
      @Miguel195211 4 месяца назад +3

      Exactly no politics in homesteading channels, just watch the news 24 hours a day and you can watch politics.

    • @jylking6313
      @jylking6313 4 месяца назад

      @@Miguel195211 the politicians in DC are going after farmers and their livestock. Like it or not, if you don't stop the crooks when they start dictating to farmers selling food to their coop members, you will end up eating bugs and owning nothing being happy.

  • @kennethrandolph2495
    @kennethrandolph2495 3 месяца назад +1

    I was in the Marines in 82 and called home to ask my Dad the very same question he got quite and asked me my last name I said Randolph of course he then said Randolph,s don’t vote for Republicans just make one mark and be done with it. First time I ever disregarded his advice.

  • @thugthissle
    @thugthissle 4 месяца назад +4

    😂 every math teacher ever: you're not going to have a calculator with you ever. Millenials: 😒📱

  • @lillievalentine8800
    @lillievalentine8800 4 месяца назад +7

    I am 100% with the money follows the student. So many mom's could make the personal choice to stay home, raise the family and enjoy that process of being the CEO of her home. Other moms that want to work outside the home could have a business instead chasing Benjamins at a job she hates. Children don't have to be forced off to college if all they want to do is be a welder. On and on. The rebirth of the nuclear family can heal the nation.

    • @georgiarasmussen8343
      @georgiarasmussen8343 4 месяца назад

      What about the role of the extended family? For most of human existence, the "nuclear" family alone was very vulnerable.

  • @christinaturner3845
    @christinaturner3845 4 месяца назад +2

    I am a public school teacher and completely beleive in the home school option!!!!! Way better education!!!

  • @marjoriegriffin3997
    @marjoriegriffin3997 4 месяца назад +13

    The older I get, the more I am neither Democrat nor Republican. I vote for the person who best represents me.

    • @honeybadger5933
      @honeybadger5933 4 месяца назад +3

      I've been an Independent voter my whole life. Never felt I belonged in either major political party.

    • @Yuklabear
      @Yuklabear 4 месяца назад +1

      You sound braindead

  • @kimrall7350
    @kimrall7350 4 месяца назад +1

    Most excellent post, especially the raising and respecting children parts. Things I wish I knew when I was much younger..

  • @lclowers1
    @lclowers1 4 месяца назад +8

    Fantastic podcast!

  • @jacksonsax4152
    @jacksonsax4152 4 месяца назад +6

    There isn't a job where everyone is on point every single day. We've seen a range of slackers to high achievers in the private industries. The people that make up the government are made up of people like us. Expecting the government to run like a machine is unrealistic.

  • @pleinaire8698
    @pleinaire8698 4 месяца назад +5

    Having unity while having diversity.. it is possible.👍

    • @georgiarasmussen8343
      @georgiarasmussen8343 4 месяца назад

      Multiculturalism has never worked in the history of mankind, and never will work. All standards eventually fall to the lowest common denominator.

  • @denisemorrison7284
    @denisemorrison7284 4 месяца назад

    I don't usually take the time for podcasts, but I really enjoyed this one. If Nick ever runs for president, I'm voting for him.

  • @catawampuslife
    @catawampuslife 3 дня назад

    "It’s unfortunate that we can't have a civil conversation about this. It seems like some people just want conflict instead of understanding."

  • @eliseholdar7323
    @eliseholdar7323 4 месяца назад +7

    Great conversation. Thanks.

  • @royd8866
    @royd8866 4 месяца назад +8

    I Love this video you all have my vote👍 Leave me alone Government😡you work for us WE THE PEOPLE😊

    • @cnprn22
      @cnprn22 4 месяца назад

      Then leave everyone alone.

  • @graciegolden2290
    @graciegolden2290 4 месяца назад +17

    Very much appreciate this discussion even though I see comments here not liking it. I'm guessing, but would it be they who are emotionally driven? Thanks for sharing the conversation with Nick. I'm not for big gov, and I'm sure not for what's coming for all of humanity.

  • @GrandmasGardenofHope
    @GrandmasGardenofHope 4 месяца назад +2

    Mom of 7...I gotta jump in. My husband's response to that "you know how this happens" comment was "No. Could you explain it to me?" 😮😅😊

  • @peperalf
    @peperalf 2 месяца назад

    Guatemalan, watching Justin and Rebecca for about 10 years and followed Nick Freitas for about the same! Nick's 2A speech still inspires me...
    We we had politicians like him down here where both rjght and left want authoritarian governments.

  • @traci-lieghcurran4751
    @traci-lieghcurran4751 4 месяца назад +5

    I thought I was being singled out as a person with multiple kids! I’m not alone!! Why do people feel the need to even comment on the number of children a couple has? Is that anybody’s business? I think not.

    • @raydeneclark9340
      @raydeneclark9340 4 месяца назад +1

      Agreed. We have 7 children and we frequently got asked questions like “are they all yours?” “How do you handle that?” One time a lady at DQ asked if we were going to have any more, where I reported to her “not this year.” Like it’s anyones business but ours. Love my kids and the wonderful big family that we are! With all the kids spouses and grandkids we are now a family of 33! ❤️

  • @samuelboucher1454
    @samuelboucher1454 Месяц назад

    What a crossover! Was not expecting this

  • @readingdestination9025
    @readingdestination9025 4 месяца назад +2

    My aptitude test said I was to be in the “helping” industries…with an emphasis on healthcare. I was never interested in that…well, until now. But my definition of “healthcare” has changed dramatically since then.

  • @dreamingtreefarmstead
    @dreamingtreefarmstead 4 месяца назад

    I love that these podcasts are on youtube now, thank you.

  • @Cthomas5678
    @Cthomas5678 4 месяца назад +14

    We need to shout it to the roof tops that people need to get out and VOTE!! Period

  • @michaelsmith483
    @michaelsmith483 2 месяца назад

    Definitely start making shorts. I’ve been clipping this video so that I can show people I care about some very important points.

  • @pleinaire8698
    @pleinaire8698 4 месяца назад +5

    Homesteading equals thoughtful farming.

  • @brownsugarhomestead
    @brownsugarhomestead Месяц назад

    This is a very telling interview. Having someone from the other side would be great.

  • @pleinaire8698
    @pleinaire8698 4 месяца назад +8

    Nicks a good talker, and Becca and justin do their best, but I think they’ve all missed the point of public education in general.. it’s for those who can and cannot afford an education!
    And yes, if Becca refused to send her kids to public school without the alternative of homeschooling, she would be held responsible..

    • @coachp3333
      @coachp3333 4 месяца назад +3

      Wondering what kind of educational programs the children participate in. Even with online stuff there seems to be a lot of independent style learning going on that may need mkore monitoring?

    • @seekinghim7909
      @seekinghim7909 4 месяца назад +6

      Homeschoolers don’t want more monitoring. Nor do homesteaders. Why would anyone have to report anything to another human being, if, as Nick mentioned no one else’s rights are being infringed?

    • @queenbee3647
      @queenbee3647 4 месяца назад +1

      Public school is too dangerous. The politics they push. The social rules. Those are for parents to teach. And I didnt even mention the peversion. Drag queens and smutty books in their library. That is NOT academics. And my daughter who is autistic would kill herself if she had to have boys in the rest room with her.

    • @freefahren
      @freefahren 4 месяца назад +4

      @@seekinghim7909 it’s hard to know if the children’s rights are being infringed until they’re older and have perspective. I personally think school is so much more than book learning. Unless the parents are very motivated, their kids miss out on trying sports, hobbies, random excursions, social situations, music, experimenting….it’s all possible to incorporate with Homeschooling but often the kids just do whatever the parents do and a bit of book work. Not a very balanced or individually inspiring childhood.

    • @user-kv2pt4lu9y
      @user-kv2pt4lu9y 4 месяца назад +11

      @@freefahren homeschoplers i know do public school sports, FFA, select ag classes in public school (as part of FFA), school plays, private music lessons, community (not school) plays, ... And these are in a rural, agrarian community, where the school is rather small and driving to any of the music, theatre, and other lessons probably averages 30 minutes. The children are active with many different ages of their wider community. They interact with babies to geriatrics, well and feeble; not just same aged "peers" where lots of time is wasted. They can help their neighbors and extended families and learn life skills. So long as they learn to read, do basic math, and THINK FOR THEMSELVES; they will challenge and run circles around the ones who sat in public schools. Teaching kids to be followers, rather than independent thinkers, holds a country back from greatness.

  • @andrewsusen3154
    @andrewsusen3154 2 месяца назад

    SCHOOL CHOICE PLEASE!!
    My wife and I went to private schools and loved it. Unfortunately we can not afford to send our three kids to a private school and don't have the ability to home school.

  • @abbyu209
    @abbyu209 4 месяца назад +8

    What a fantastic interview with you all! Thanks to the Rhodes for having Nick on. 🙌

  • @lauraquigley6403
    @lauraquigley6403 2 месяца назад +1

    Nick is a wonderful Family man & he tells us the TRUTH! I have followed Nick for a while🙏🙏🙏

  • @annesta7748
    @annesta7748 4 месяца назад +4

    That’s one thing that my grandma always said to me “ Anne never speak of money,politics,religion. I’ve always Kept it that way

  • @breannacord3881
    @breannacord3881 4 месяца назад +20

    This is hands down the best, most informative podcast the Rhoads have ever done! We want more like this!! We love Nick!!!

    • @anthonywroblewski1802
      @anthonywroblewski1802 4 месяца назад +8

      Funny . I thought this was the worst video he's ever made and I hate Nick. And never want to see his face. What do you think

    • @coachp3333
      @coachp3333 4 месяца назад

      Who are the Rhoads?

    • @cassandrathatsme4382
      @cassandrathatsme4382 4 месяца назад +1

      You can not even spell their name correctly.

  • @nicoledyehouse966
    @nicoledyehouse966 4 месяца назад +6

    I'm not leaving bc it's political. I'm leaving bc hearing people who have espoused to be independent thinkers are having saying things like "the postal service is government?" and "oh" in suprise of the idea that raising kids to only follow authority of them then surprised they don't know how to think independent of authority ...like that's is a novel idea. then to host a guest that talks small government but dies not broach my rights as a woman or how my rights are being revolked and my health and my daughters health are at risk now more than the entire 50 years I've been alive.
    it's crap, and a shame that so many people eat this up and call themselves independent thinkers too.

    • @wadebacca
      @wadebacca 4 месяца назад

      Ah, but didn’t you hear Nick wants a government to protect his rights. I guess your rights can take a back seat for now.

  • @michaelsmith483
    @michaelsmith483 2 месяца назад +1

    Came here to listen to Nike subscribed to learn more about home studying

  • @mjsimm
    @mjsimm 4 месяца назад +14

    Fascinating watching a family that is essentially funding/making a life they love from the kindness of strangers, bitching about paying taxes to support their so called beloved country. Also as far as "regulations" how would they feel if someone purchased property next to them that used excessive sprays that leach into your groundwater and food growing operations. Should that not apply country wide? The point is that extremes on both sides are screwing things up.

    • @Herps1
      @Herps1 4 месяца назад

      Lol Fascinating, How every single person complaining here is subscribed MSNBC. Talk about extremes. Lol your watching and being entertained, What you mean kindness of strangers? Taxes, puff that print everything they need. Wtf are you talking about? The needless regulations is strangling everyone no-matter politics. Everyone knows what they are talking about. Yet you come up with that as one of your main points? Weak!!

    • @narrowpathfarm
      @narrowpathfarm 4 месяца назад +5

      Leave rules to the local and state. Very fast people would move to the states that support healthy life and then the states people left from would need to change their rules

    • @freefahren
      @freefahren 4 месяца назад +4

      @@narrowpathfarm your theory is entirely based on finances. Rich enough, move. If there’s a profit from dumping, industrial waste, fracking, or environmental destruction the rest of us don’t have a chance to change it. Why shouldn’t there be higher up protections that can’t be changed by the latest official or the highest bidder?

    • @rotcaka
      @rotcaka 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@narrowpathfarmsurely Dupont and all the other bloated corporations wouldn't use those states as their dumping grounds ...

  • @sharonspringer1864
    @sharonspringer1864 4 месяца назад +21

    Well you went there (sigh).
    I watch these homesteading videos to get away from all the noise.

    • @ah3ll0
      @ah3ll0 4 месяца назад +3

      It’s just conversation.

    • @user-kv2pt4lu9y
      @user-kv2pt4lu9y 4 месяца назад +4

      Nick is a homesteader

    • @sharonadlam3195
      @sharonadlam3195 4 месяца назад +7

      @@user-kv2pt4lu9y Nick is a politician....

    • @reneeodayok859
      @reneeodayok859 4 месяца назад

      Well it's an election year. Can't run can't hide

    • @user-kv2pt4lu9y
      @user-kv2pt4lu9y 4 месяца назад +4

      @@sharonadlam3195 Nick discusses his frustrations of being in the legislature. He discusses history. He discusses protecting his country as a young man and his family. He discusses how he votes his conscience and that you can predict how a representative who has a moral compass will vote. He is a man of faith, who stands for his beliefs; however, he respects your right to believe differently. When folks prejudge others, rather than listening to a discussion to see if there is any value in the discussion, folks miss out on gaining wisdom. Pondering about why someone thinks a certain way, helps us to understand one another. Nick enjoys discussing many topics on his podcast, Making the Argument. Faith, family, homesteading, security, social/societal issues, policies and how they affect a family's economy. So sorry that you do not value Nick's life experiences to learn through them. His life has had hardships that he shares. He believes each of us can make a better decision for ourselves and our families, than the government can make. Have a blessed day!

  • @davidmendoza6249
    @davidmendoza6249 4 месяца назад +2

    Great interview and discussion. The entrepreneurship book that was mentioned about the Technician, the Manager and the Entrepreneur is "E-Myth" by Michael Gerber, it's a great book.

  • @mjgbabydragonlet
    @mjgbabydragonlet 4 месяца назад +8

    Great choice of guest! Del. Nick Freitas is awesome!

  • @lepaysanmoderne
    @lepaysanmoderne 4 месяца назад +1

    Excellent conversation

  • @barbarasutton8827
    @barbarasutton8827 Месяц назад

    Wow, I really enjoyed this.

  • @mj1294
    @mj1294 4 месяца назад +4

    I taught my children to keep ‘always and never’ out of their vocabulary.

    • @queenbee3647
      @queenbee3647 4 месяца назад +2

      I taught my daughter to erase the word HATE.

  • @dianekreider2684
    @dianekreider2684 4 месяца назад +1

    Loved this!

  • @hoppas77
    @hoppas77 4 месяца назад +28

    Dear subscriber that came here to say they are going to unsubscribe. First, that is your choice but before you go think about this. The guy, Nick Freitas, is a homesteader AND politician. So, if this guy was a teacher and a homesteader then he would also talk about teaching. The same thing goes with Nick. Be open-minded or skip the podcast. And, no I am not a Republican or Democrat.. I am independent. Edit- This is just a podcast NOT what his whole channel is about..

    • @Herps1
      @Herps1 4 месяца назад +1

      👍

    • @janelleb8274
      @janelleb8274 4 месяца назад +5

      The fact that people that supposedly love this channel think they "have to leave" because of a conversation, shows what is wrong with our country. If you can't stand to hear the other side, or discuss topics that you don't agree with, then you are the cause of the divide in our country! We should all have the ability to talk to others that don't agree with us, and listen to someone who thinks differently than you. You won't spontaneously combust if you listen to them, I promise....and you might learn something.

  • @freefahren
    @freefahren 4 месяца назад +27

    I want freedom from everything turning political.

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 4 месяца назад +2

      I want freedom from politics
      I want statesmanship to come back in vogue so I can “sit under my own tree” IN FREEDOM

    • @freefahren
      @freefahren 4 месяца назад

      @@YeshuaKingMessiah you can’t sit under your own tree??

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 4 месяца назад +2

      @@freefahren 🤦‍♀️

    • @freefahren
      @freefahren 4 месяца назад +1

      @@YeshuaKingMessiah if the neighbour was polluting your water catchment you’d be the first to beg the government help. Cherry picking.

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 4 месяца назад

      @@freefahren u know me?

  • @johnmekan6464
    @johnmekan6464 4 месяца назад

    I've watched shorts or Reels and went to RUclips for the longer forms. I often suggest to part out some shorts from some of these podcasts and place them in reels or shorts. It would drive some folks from RUclips shorts or Instagram/Facebook reels to your RUclips for the full version. I watched (listened) this whole podcast while working and would love to share some shorts from all the various topics.. Great Podcast! One of my favorites to date!

  • @pleinaire8698
    @pleinaire8698 4 месяца назад +11

    Where did Becca get her MD degree is what I wanna know!

  • @DesignByRo
    @DesignByRo Месяц назад

    I homeschooled my 6 kids in south Florida.. Now they are homeschooling theirs. We schooled through hurricane Andrew. A couple of years ago we went to my grandson's homeschool graduation in Orlando. 2 of my sons like Star Wars, the oldest being very creative and made realistic Jedi costumes. We walked through the convention center and lots of people asked to take pictures with them. They gladly did. We headed over to the practice area to meet up with my grandson, and were quickly forced out because one of the graduates was afraid of people in costumes. THAT girl was coddled and would likely have a hard time surviving in the world. That is not the best example of a homeschooled student.

  • @scottdavidson6419
    @scottdavidson6419 4 месяца назад +7

    I am glad I took the time to watch this video. It has caused me to pay attention to what people are saying and their thoughts might be different than mine, but at least it helps me understand what others think. 👍

  • @removechan10298
    @removechan10298 4 месяца назад +1

    This was AWESOME, love what you're doing here - should this be a new channel? I would love to see a bi-weekly podcast

  • @seekinghim7909
    @seekinghim7909 4 месяца назад +8

    I enjoyed this hugely. It’s quite bizarre that, in 2024, adult people want other adult people to just tell them what they can/cant do. Do you tie your own shoes? C’min folks. Take responsibility for yourself and stop voting folks in who want to expand govt so much that you have to have a permission slip to breathe.

    • @queenbee3647
      @queenbee3647 4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you. 👍

    • @freefahren
      @freefahren 4 месяца назад

      That’s not as easy as it sounds with the election set up. Two parties doesn’t leave much room for choice.

  • @melaniehopkins4778
    @melaniehopkins4778 4 месяца назад +8

    THIS is great content.

  • @tbrooks529
    @tbrooks529 4 месяца назад +34

    Why did you have to bring politics into your channel?! Things were going so well. I knew we didn't share worldviews, and that was ok with me. I watch you guys because we have a few things in common: we want to provide for ourselves, we enjoy the process of doing that, and we know nature can provide if we treat her right.
    I'm not too far into this, but I must say you guys are misrepresenting the opposite worldview. I grew up in a time when I could be murdered for being gay and no one would bat an eye. Thank goodness we live in a time and place where it was forced to not do that to me. Yes, we forced the issue you cannot kill us and now we have the ability to live our lives open and for the most part be safe. Sometimes you have to do that. Sometimes you have to force people not to have slaves. Sometimes you have to force people not to put Jews in gas chambers and not to put Japanese people in camps after taking all their stuff. Sometimes you have to force people to not pollute lakes, rivers, and creeks. Sometimes you have to force people to be safe and use safe materials when building bridges. Is this a lack of freedom? No. It's a lack of putting other people through hell so that you can either gain wealth or spread whatever religion or -ism you choose to. It is freedom from gas chambers, camps, deadly water and food, child labor, etc.
    We can disagree and that's ok, but don't spin it so it sounds like we are against freedom and a more perfect union. I've been on this earth for 48 years and was raised to love this country and the ideals our founders strived towards. I'll be damned if I continue subscribing to someone who propagates the tired and worn out bs that my side is against freedom and everything this country stands for. If you believe that then you don't know a thing about history.

    • @stellaz2595
      @stellaz2595 4 месяца назад

      Please tell me the times when gays were legally killed in the USA for being gay. And keep in mind that it was governments that made laws punishing homosexuality.
      Yes, we need laws to prevent people from doing dangerous or evil things. Take another look at what is going on in our government - by both Democrat and Republican lawmakers - and honestly come to the conclusion that government isn't attempting to shut down free expression. There is plenty of evidence.
      PS: Did you even watch this? He literally says, "I'm not saying that there is no role for government." and this podcast isn't primarily about politics.

    • @chelledegrasse2787
      @chelledegrasse2787 4 месяца назад +3

      Americans will only find solutions to problems when we don't think in terms of "sides". I'm sorry this video upset you so much. But what is so wrong with a live and let live point of view? I, for one, believe in your right to live your life as you see fit as long as it isn't immoral or illegal. Does that put me on a side? I'm an American. That's my side and as long as you are an American I'm on your side under the aforementioned stipulations.😊
      We were "one nation under God". We need to be that again.

    • @michaelhathcoat7876
      @michaelhathcoat7876 4 месяца назад

      You are damned...Good riddance!

    • @chelledegrasse2787
      @chelledegrasse2787 4 месяца назад +4

      Why do you sound so angry? You have a president who you should be thrilled with. Your party is in the driver's seat. What's wrong now?

    • @tbrooks529
      @tbrooks529 4 месяца назад +6

      @@chelledegrasse2787 you realize that the voice you hear in your own head when you read is your own voice, right? If you hear anger it is coming from you.

  • @Twangg1
    @Twangg1 4 месяца назад +12

    Nick's statement concerning the difference between a democracy and a republic is sooo important... Remember, a democracy can be two coyotes and a sheep voting on what to have for lunch... in a republic, that sheep has rights too!

    • @kellygreen8255
      @kellygreen8255 4 месяца назад

      Well said!

    • @lauriebraun1328
      @lauriebraun1328 4 месяца назад

      Huh? In a democracy. It doesn't matter if it's two sheep or two cyotee's , everyone has the right to get any lunch they want.

    • @Twangg1
      @Twangg1 4 месяца назад +2

      @@lauriebraun1328 The analogy was to show that the three could vote on whether to have the sheep for lunch and majority win out... the sheep doesn't have any special rights.. it's only in the REPUBLIC that we have those rights... and we are free to do as we wish so long as it doesn't infringe on another's rights... i.e. your right to swing your arm stops somewhere short of my nose...

    • @lauriebraun1328
      @lauriebraun1328 4 месяца назад

      @Twangg1 I guess I have the right to believe what you're saying is and can be true in either. My point was exactly that. The majority is irrelevant in this case. I don't believe you have the right to put your nose in my analogy as much as you think.

    • @Twangg1
      @Twangg1 4 месяца назад

      @@lauriebraun1328 lol ok... point made...

  • @maryturner3534
    @maryturner3534 4 месяца назад +1

    Excellent content!

  • @Steinru73
    @Steinru73 4 месяца назад +3

    This was a great show. I listened to the whole episode while gardening. Spring cleanup. Thank you.

  • @Donnasplace
    @Donnasplace 4 месяца назад +5

    The very best interview you’ve done!!!!!!

  • @christinashurina1008
    @christinashurina1008 4 месяца назад +1

    😊😊😊😊😊Thank you very much for the information. Have a great day!!!!!😊

  • @sonyagregory5711
    @sonyagregory5711 4 месяца назад +4

    My husband and I have been involved on a Congressional level in politics for over 14 years. There are so many things I would love to duscuss about it but there is not enough time here to say it all. So I will say just this one thing for now. So many registered voters do not vote and those that do don't realize how important the primary election vote is. Let's say a candidate is running for Congress. You're backing him 100%. He is a great guy and really cares about the people and saving our country from all this devastation going on. So primary election time comes around and you take off to the beach and or don't even go vote for your favorite candidate, as do millions voters. So your candidate and most likely the best guy to vote for to help save our country is not going to win the primary election. Meanwhile the dirty crooked politician, who's been in Congress for 20 to 40 years or so, is going to be the one on the ballot again in November. Now the person that ran off to the beach the week of the primary election and didn't vote at all goes to vote in November and says, well the guy I wanted to vote for is not on the ballot. I wonder why he's not on the ballot? Politics is so dirty and in my opinion 95% of all politicians are bought and paid for. Parties are corrupt and only back the rich and affluent and or crooked bought and paid for, dirty money backed candidates. It is nearly impossible to get a man that is honest and clean voted into office. If you don't believe me, I encourage you run for Congress for 14 years and you will witness the dirty truth about how the process for the better part is bought and paid for, and if your clean and honest, you're not welcomed to run, you're shunned and excluded or put down. This is very true for all parties too. It is such a corrupt proscess that it must be totally cleaned out from within across all offices. We must clean the swamp and put honest trustworthy persons in every political office or our world is doomed. The people have the power to straighten out the system and make it work properly and honestly if they will research their candidates and not vote for the guy with the shiny flyers and millions of dollars in his campaign budget. GOD SAVE OUR COUNTRY! GOD FAMILY COUNTRY!
    ~~~ Sonya Gregory

  • @Sunjoy1
    @Sunjoy1 4 месяца назад +8

    Wonderful interview. Thanks for being brave enough to post this on your channel...

  • @Miguel195211
    @Miguel195211 4 месяца назад +6

    Justin,
    I hope you learned a lesson what happens when you bring politics whether right or left to your vlogs. The comments should be very obvious is not a good idea. This is a homesteading community NOT a political forum. Yes, politics have input into most of our lives including homesteading, but it doesn’t have to be played out here. This should be a zone for talk about chickens, pigs, horses, lambs, cows, gardening, composting, and the likes.
    When you bring a politician to your vlog, again from the right or the left there will never be an agreement and simply you will get discussion as you just saw in the comments.
    We live in the U.S. in a very divided political atmosphere and the two sides will not agree on most things especially this election year. Look what is happening in the vlogs from Off Grid with Doug and Stacey and Appalachia’s Homestead with Patara. These vlogs are nothing but fear mongering and conspiracy theories. Doomsday is coming from these two.
    Stick to your chickens and gardening! Don’t put your subscribers in a situation to pit one against the other. My best!

    • @georgiarasmussen8343
      @georgiarasmussen8343 4 месяца назад

      The one thing most of us despise; when someone embraces one side or the other of the USA's fake political dichotomy. Some are actually so unsmart they automatically assume that if you hate the one party, you must be of the the other.

  • @christaverduren690
    @christaverduren690 3 месяца назад

    It was 1980. I was 10 years old. Our history class brought in a real election machine for us to learn how to vote! I voted for Mr. Reagan, because he was such an amazing actor!! LOL

  • @jakek09
    @jakek09 3 месяца назад +1

    Holy shit that was savage. "I made my peace with that in a hole in iraq in 2008".
    Unfortunateky i think it may be inevitable at this point. I never thought i would live to see the day this was possible let alone propable

  • @myberryownhomestead764
    @myberryownhomestead764 4 месяца назад +7

    Great episode!

  • @Marcus-hw5il
    @Marcus-hw5il 4 месяца назад +5

    this was an excellent discussion from a group of folks i respect. thanks justin, rebecca, and nick.

  • @margaretschnetzka4390
    @margaretschnetzka4390 4 месяца назад +10

    I'm in Virginia and Nick is a gem! We need more like him! His FB posts are hilarious as well!

    • @anthonywroblewski1802
      @anthonywroblewski1802 4 месяца назад

      You know it will be hilarious if one of his kids was gay

    • @tbrooks529
      @tbrooks529 4 месяца назад +1

      He just said amendments 6 and up were too much .... please think about how this is gem material. Absolutely disgusting if you ask me. He does a great job at spinning though. He must've been a DJ back in the day! LOL

    • @margaretschnetzka4390
      @margaretschnetzka4390 4 месяца назад +3

      @@tbrooks529 You're allowed to have your opinion as am I. Nick has been a fantastic supporter of homesteading and the right to do so here in VA.

  • @flintlockhomestead460
    @flintlockhomestead460 4 месяца назад +1

    All laws should be written in language that can be understood and correctly interpreted by anyone with a 6th grade education. Any law that cannot be should not be a law. By the way, most of the first modern homesteaders were hippies who became disillusioned with life in the cities and retreated to the country and their cultural roots. I'm one and that's what I did and have been doing since the 80's. I'm still a hippie, but being anti-war and supporting free speech are now conservative positions. Far out.

  • @alexisirwin956
    @alexisirwin956 4 месяца назад +5

    Such a wise trade of ideas. Enjoyed this conversation throughly!

  • @margaretschnetzka4390
    @margaretschnetzka4390 4 месяца назад +13

    I'm amazed at the negative comments and people saying they are leaving the channel. Are Justin and Rebecca not allowed to share their own experiences and views on things? If you don't share their opinions, then skip this podcast/video. This is exactly what is discussed in the content...you can't force someone by emotion to bend to your world view. Ignore the haters Rhodes family...this was a great podcast.

  • @mettamedia9157
    @mettamedia9157 4 месяца назад +3

    This video is awesome! Much respect😊

  • @MeatTPhan
    @MeatTPhan 4 месяца назад

    Great conversation. I agree that the Postal system could definitely be run better, but it does not receive taxpayer money. It relies on the sale of stamps and other services to cover costs.

  • @lizregan1949
    @lizregan1949 4 месяца назад +33

    I have voted for years but never for a Republican. Although I never worried about who was president until now with Donald Trump. Bill Clintin, his personal life was a mess, but he was not a bad president.

    • @BatteryPark2024
      @BatteryPark2024 4 месяца назад

      Hope you are doing better financially than when DJT was in office. Biden and his DemocRATS make you sleep better at night, don't they?

    • @lavondadye8091
      @lavondadye8091 4 месяца назад +1

      Bill was a moral jerk but our country was in the best shape financially during his term!

    • @queenbee3647
      @queenbee3647 4 месяца назад +5

      Yeah, all those trade agreements he made was what started the flood of American jobs and companys leaving the US. But no big deal, right?

    • @lavondadye8091
      @lavondadye8091 4 месяца назад +2

      @queenbee3647 business left because they could get cheap labor.

  • @adamscott7545
    @adamscott7545 4 месяца назад +4

    Math is the language of the universe dude…and being able to solve math problems however circuitous it may be is how you can learn to approach other problems.

    • @anthonywroblewski1802
      @anthonywroblewski1802 4 месяца назад +1

      Math is something that's used to calculate how many viewers he lost for Justin today.

    • @stellarjayatkins4749
      @stellarjayatkins4749 Месяц назад

      @@anthonywroblewski1802based on the comments, probably gained at least as many as he lost.

  • @2Goldens1Rott
    @2Goldens1Rott 4 месяца назад +3

    I still believe it’s selection day not Election Day.

  • @reneeodayok859
    @reneeodayok859 4 месяца назад +7

    Wow what a treat. ❤

  • @nmead33
    @nmead33 4 месяца назад +10

    Great Video. Big fan of Nick.

  • @gelwood99
    @gelwood99 4 месяца назад +1

    Great conversation and very informative! I love Nick, as a 69-year-old woman, he resonates with me. I loved the short about spanking and his rebuttal to a commenter was spot on! So many Americans are riding the fence and complaining about what is going on with our schools, our food, our medical directions from the county clerk to school boards, we MUST vote, every American, and every Christian stand up and vote to reclaim the morals and values that made us the free country we used to be!!!! Great podcast!

  • @removechan10298
    @removechan10298 4 месяца назад +1

    1:38:39 EVERY SINGLE FAMILY IN THE US NEEDS TO HEAR THIS!! THIS PODCAST IS A GOLDMINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @one234569and10
    @one234569and10 4 месяца назад +2

    You can grow and still limit the power of our government. I think we should have the ability to live our lives as we wish as long as it does not affect other people.
    There is no reason the government, should be able to tell me how to live my life.
    However protecting citizens from other groups or people within the country that want to harm others should be controlled by the government or our own rights to defend ourselves.

  • @patrickmckenzie2391
    @patrickmckenzie2391 4 месяца назад +7

    I watch and subscribe to you for your farming content. I didn’t expect for you to bring a politician to push a libertarian ideology on your audience. Good bye.

  • @nickyp155
    @nickyp155 4 месяца назад +1

    Freitas for POTUS