I have been working on this series on and off for over a year. When you read it, it is mind blowing how much forethought the founding fathers put into the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, as well as the bill of rights.
think it's helpful to share with others who are pro socialism? I've been so frustrated to see the comments on social media and wonder which PragerU is the best to share with people who are so hateful towards our values.
@Fuert Neigt , I think @ Kyle Dempsey had the short simple answer to your response to @ Audrey Mehring, but my addition to thread of thought is, you simply cannot win an argument with people so entrenched in their opinion that they refuse to be wrong, even when facts are staring them in the face. They WILL NOT go looking for answers except for those that agree with their position. They will continue to push their narrative even when they have been proven wrong, therefore "censorship" or "partisanship" by those who own or control digital Social Media Platforms unfairly continue, as the partisans that are the loudest and most vocal align with the owners of those media platforms.
Yes! Gridlock is by design. The founders wanted ideas debated. They didn't want the party in power steamrolling the opposition with no recourse so they built in checks to that power
The so-called antifederalists were actually federalist because they wanted to ensure a federal structure, the structure of a federation. They ensured that the federal government will not become a national government.
My husband and I grew up in families where reading/knowing the Federalist Papers was something our parents talked about from the time we were around age four. As long time homeschoolers (since the 70's) we have made the Federalist Papers have been part of our self designed curriculum lifestyle from the get go.
Oh that's Great, How Lucky you are. I'm old enough and lucky enough to have had Civics I & II classes in a Public School. Maybe one day they will bring it back along with the Lords Prayer.
I was in jr high in mid 90s. I remember learning this in history. It bored me!!! Now as an adult I love learning about this. Ammon Bundy is one of the men that got me Intrested in picking back up. He stood up against tyranny and he was able to put a stop to it.
I just did a Data Science project on this topic involving basic linguistics. Hamilton used the word “upon” with a high relative frequency, so it was something that indicated when he wrote fully or contributed to a Fed Paper. I think it is interesting to see these folks understood human behaviors, tendencies towards corruption. People don’t change, which is why history tends to repeat itself.
Also, history tends to repeat, because the people lack the history education of their country. To be honest, there is so much history that an average person could spend a lifetime studying it.
More! Give us more! I really enjoyed this book club and wish it was three times as long. I can't wait to see Ben on for the ani-federalist papers. I've read both sets many years ago in college and have a couple of copies at home. All citizens should read these writing. They arent dry, nor are they boring. They are such great works of thought and debate from our past. Thanks Michael for hosting this.
How does Ben talk like he's running out of time? Talks day and night like he's running out of time? Every day he talks like he's running out of time Like he's running out of time Is he running out of time?
It's as if he were being paid per syllable. He has to discipline himself to learn to slow down and employ fewer words per minute if he expects his listeners to grasp and assimilate his ideas.
He would be crying if he saw what his namesake school has become. But at least Jay got a college, unlike Alexander Hamilton.. He only got that stupid show. Man I wish they came back as genetic clones like in the book Exponential Apocalypse. That would be awesome.
Read both and you’ll see why the anti-federalist papers are glossed over. The only historical significance they have is that it proves there was an opposition to the constitution, and the people opposing it weren’t even half as smart as the founding fathers. Just like the democrats who oppose the constitution today.
@@thanksforsocializing5912 Perhaps they were half as smart but they predicted the democrats rise to power while the Founders were blindsided by their idealism. Our strong Bill of Rights is the greatest gift any Republic has ever received.
You should do a long form of this same conversation on the daily wire. Would love to hear you guys go in depth into specific papers of federalists and counters from the anti-federalists and why you think which one is right.
I'm in 11th grade and I don't usually watch PragerU but this saved me for my AP Gov test, I did NOT get the Federalist Papers at all and after watching and taking notes in this video, I was able to understand my study material. Thanks so much!
People dont seem to understand that we are a Constitutional Republic not a Democracy. Please do an episode explaining the difference and why we got the Republic.
James Mac777 exactly, and the “one person one vote” thing is super cringe as well. The problem I see occurring (that only Jordan Peterson has spoken about that I know of, in terms of public figures) from the democrats is they don’t care about being right, or helping the people which they claim to care for. They simply want to bring and tear the entire system down because they believe our western culture is repressive and founded on slavery and whatever nonsense they claim otherwise. Yet, cultures such as Islam get a free pass even though they truly are the ones that are against basic human freedoms and terrible treatment of women. The USSR was run by individuals who hated ethnic Russians and their own culture. It’s the equivalent of a self hating white person who very progressive saying what a horrible place the US is. They are such trash, and nobody ever talks about it. Insane.
@@jamesmac357 The Senate used to be picked by the States, until someone figured they could make more money if they had it changed. Sadly, most people in DC dont know anything about the founding documents, nor do they care. Its about stacking as much money in their bank accounts as they can.
The only way that I disagree with you is that in saying that we are a Republic you are correct but that still falls short. It is important to say what kind of a republic we are. We are not a singular or unitary or national republic but a Federal Republic. If we are a singular or unitary or national republic then the states are subservient to the federal authority but if we are a Federal Republic, which we are, then the states do have rights irregardless of the federal authority. The distinction must be made or the door is wide open to argue for federal supremacy.
“John Jay got sick when wrote five, James Madison wrote twenty nine. Hamilton wrote... THE OTHER FIFTY ONE!” -Hamilton the musical Gosh, the songs are catchy when you are into history ;)
Thankfully, there still are people who know and understand the beauty, the power, and the importance of American Constitution and fundamental institutional nature.
The sad thing and utter failure of the educational system in my area is that even after years of college and taking classes in history and civics is that I had to learn about the federalist papers on my own which is incredulous.
I ordered my copy today. I've donated to Prager U and will continue to do so. I'm SO grateful for the wealth of information available here. Thank you so much!
Ben really goes hard in this video, I checked twice wether the playback speed setting was increased. He always talks fast but this time you really felt that he knew that 25 minutes aren't enough time to discuss this.
The Federalist Papers makes for one of the most brilliant compilation books of all time, if you can get past the awkwardness of the first sentence. Thank you for picking this book, now Do The Satyricon already!
@@mmmmmark9751 After Your comment, Sir, there is no Mmmm to your name. You have no pulse and you are NOT delicious. Meanwhile, the Satyricon is sumptuous, delectable, and perfectly char-broiled from the spread of being teasingly displayed across a Vestal Virgin's buxom and most eager naked body... But to your defense, you need the right translation to get it.
@@mmmmmark9751 Well now after That question, Prager is the one who Has To review the book. I was thinking about someone like Mary Beard or Pat Sajak joining Michael Knowles to talk about its tasty nummies. No! Not any more, Sir, Not Any More. Oh, It's on!
The Declaration of Independence is timeless and full of wisdom. It should be taught to all. It is practically a universal manual on how people should react to a broken government.
I think one of the most important things mentioned in this video was Ben saying that the usual stalemate in the federal government (which people complain about so much) is a feature, not a bug. In order to make large, sweeping change, a supermajority is required, meaning we pretty much all agree.
A great interviewer, Ben showcases his well chosen guests. The Federalist Papers provide an extraordinary chronicle of the hopes and ideals which created our country.
One of the most amazing aspects of this discussion is the age of the people having it at the time of the signing of these founding documents. These were mostly young people, some even in their teen still.
@@ApartmentKing66 Those reading the debates in the daily papers and debating the arguments, were often in their teens. It was a culture that believed anyone could self educate if they read enough.
Really? Seems like important information you would want to know, especially in political science. What are they teaching people if not the very basics of how the constitution works. Maybe this failure in teaching is why we have strayed from the vision of the founding fathers.
You are correct, @@dropppitlikeitshott. Neo-Marxist Democrats have established progressive curricula in grade schools, high schools, and universities. Curricula which re-write History & indoctrinate youngsters into a liberal mindset.
Jose Emilio Orozco: It's not a failure in teaching; education was and still is an intentional political and social re-engineering project by neo-Marxists and even corporate interests. They've long since succeeded with political science, and now they've moved on to corrupting even the hard sciences by actively teaching that objective reality doesn't exist; logic is a tool created by the white male patriarchy to maintain their power; math is racist; men are women; not _all_ women have vaginas; and men can have periods too. And it will continue until every free and democratic country in the world becomes a postmodern dystopia that looks like a cross between _The Matrix,_ a gay _Mulholland Drive,_ and _Mad Max._ Because Republicans lack the balls to do anything about the education systems in this country -- and Right-wingers in general don't seem to have the slightest problem financing these corporate-commie propaganda mills or funding the incineration of their own Constitution through their tax dollars. Remember that the founders lived more than a century before mass compulsory education became a reality. Had they lived to see it, I believe they -- unlike the dumbed-down sheep of today who completely lack foresight -- would have had the wisdom to immediately recognize it for the slave factory it very quickly became; stressed the fact that it's the parents' right and responsibility to educate or procure education for their own children; and vehemently squashed the idea of public education before it could become more than a whisper. "Give me four years to teach the youth, and the seed I have sewn shall never be uprooted" -- often attributed to Vladimir Lenin, but it just so happens that every major megalomaniacle dictator, from Hitler to Mau, had a version of the same sentiment.
This is the 2nd time I’ve watched this interview. It’s great. It should be mandatory in every high school, college, university studying the Federalists Papers and write a paper, thesis in order to graduate!!!! So important to read and reread; like reading the Bible
Thomas Paine seems good, but he is actually a socialist in disguise. If I remember correctly, Age of Reason was where I realized he was a typical modern, educated, more clever leftist. Read Edmund Burke as a response to Paine. Then, go somewhere in the middle, but closer to Burke (minus the pro-monarchy rhetoric).
ClassyCactus - Edmund Burke is in my top 5 favorite Irishmen. He summed up every internal national conflict when he said that all evil needs to succeed is for good men to do nothing.
The AP tests this year are a total joke! If you have a skimming’s worth of knowledge from your textbook it’s easy to pass any humanities exam because you can just google things to refresh your knowledge.
Jefferson said something like “” only an educated and informed citizenry would be able to prevent Tyranny”” . I think it was Adams who said something like “” this government only survives by a moral and virtuous people””. Benjamin Franklin when asked what government did you give us Dr. Franklin? responded “”A republic madam, if you can keep it “”. And Patrick Henry was one of the leaders Against the constitution who feared that a centralized government would use it to usurp the powers of the state and only with the push from the Anti-federalists and the Anti-constitutionalists did they keep the constitution tight and explicit in limiting government and to appease the anti federalists- they agreed to adopt the bill of rights as amendments to make it crystal clear - The federalist argued it wasn’t necessary because the constitution didn’t give the fed govt that power - but the anti federalists knew that they needed to have the bill of rights included to make damn sure. Can you imagine where we would be today without the first 10 Amendments to the constitution??????? Man has certainly acted like man since that time and tried and succeeded to usurp the constitution ever since it passed and as generation after generation pass on -we lose touch with these principles more and more Forgot who said this “” once the majority realize they can vote themselves benefits from the treasury - the American experiment will end””. Marx said that “”America will voluntarily move to Marxism by using democracy to get there””.........The Russians said “”American greed will allow them to destroy themselves “”- and the Muslim fundamentalists have said “”we are going to use their freedoms to destroy the big Satan from within “”
I was quite taken with Yang's UBI but ONLY if it were released with a Disney-esque song (or Hamilton-esque song) to remind people to be good citizens, they still need to participate in society, etc. having since watched the hoo-ha over wearing a damn mask for a short speck of time, i'm convinced it just won't work as there are too many selfish/entitled people.
The Republic died a long time ago, most people just haven't realize it yet because it's building momentum running down a steep mountain side; everybody's going to realize it soon though because we're all just about to careen off the cliff call Contested Election and down into the valley of destruction.
@@iamisaid2295 I have seen that many leftists are wearing masks just because they don't want to look like Right-wingers. That is the deeper issue over the mask, I would say. Strange.
I have a 6th grade reading level , Im 33 years old, (its ok to laugh I did as well) I was eager to read the book so my wife bought it for me. I feel really stupid trying to read it but instead of giving up I write down each word that I dont understand ( there is alot of them) I first listen to the pronunciation, then I write down the definition and re read the paragraph . This will take forever but I will never stop trying to learn. Im not clueless Im just not good with English and I cant spell . Never give up , even if its just reading a book.
My God! Our country is so GREAT. The forethought that our forefathers had is *spectacular*. I am so proud of them, and blessed to be born In a country that believes this. 😭❤️
But are they gonna talk about the Anti-Federalist paper? Those never seem to get the credit they deserve. It's because of the Anti-Federalists that we have the Bill of Rights. And I really don't think you can talk about one without the other. That's why when I bought a copy of the Federalist Papers I made sure to track down a copy of the Anti-Federalist Papers.
@@stacyplotts7483 You can look at when I posted this. I posted this a day before it Premiered. But discussing them for a bit in this video is not the same as doing a full video on them. Which was the intent of my original comment.
One of the main problems with today's youth, and even those much older, is they never learned, forgotten, or ignored American history. I own compilation books of the writings of our founding fathers, such as the very important Federalist Papers. These documents, if studied and followed, would help us to stay on the right path which God ordained this country to be - A Beacon Of Light In A Dark World.
A good friend of mine is a psychologist and he also teaches psychology. I brought to his attention that his job specification is actually to behaviorally modify people psychologically and he rejected that idea. I've discussed with him the importance of foundational considerations that are theological and philosophical to discuss with his patients and students in order for those to not just find but also understand meaning and then developing having a process for valuation for decision making, intellectually, emotionally, morally and spiritually. I explained that this could help create the best paths for the individuals regarding life decisions that could be made in their best interest and the interest of others. Perhaps if he actually discerns The Federalist Papers he would have a broader understanding of the benefit of such foundations. I believe that benevolent collaboration should begin with ourselves so we can more keenly Express them with others.
My parents taught us the feds, like theirs before them. Important things always taught by family. School is to get you ready for work...mixed with babysitting. Ben Franklin wrote that university is to share ideas of what you know...not to learn subjects fresh. So many hours in a day...no way schools can teach faster than you can study and read on your own. It's the new babysitter 7 or 8 hour 5 day school schedule for boomer generation babysitting that killed education. Took the accountability away from parents and handed over to Jack's of all trades. Masters of non...ppl who aren't invested in your future
You know there has been several times that I have "liked" a video and then after starting my computer back up and returning to the video, it doesn't show that I have liked it at all!?! How many others have noticed this!?
The beginning of this video states that Ben Shapiro covered the Federalist Papers in a podcast is there a list of those podcasts and or a link to them?
The issue is we would have anarchy by now if the antifeds got their way. Their vision of the fed would have never supported rule of law long term. That said I miss the days when these were the opposing views rather than today's neo-con vs. "progressive" (regressive)
@@zalmyt.1845 under anarchy you have no rights you can't directly protect physically yourself. Works great if you are bulletproof, and Olympic echelon physicality. Otherwise RIP to your "rights". Without rule of law you may as well be open borders too, every level from "nation" to your doorstep, if you still have one
I believe it was last year to year and a half, on the Ben Shapiro Show. I am not sure if they are labeled as such on RUclips. He would do this as an end segment.
I am not that much of a big book reader, but my God this is noble and quite a thing that shows me something I was excited to be sharpened on. I'm calling decision to choose to tolerate slavery as 'THE SHACKLED COMPROMISE'. I heard Ben Shapiro's explanation of why they did it is obviously apparent.
I have been working on this series on and off for over a year. When you read it, it is mind blowing how much forethought the founding fathers put into the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, as well as the bill of rights.
think it's helpful to share with others who are pro socialism? I've been so frustrated to see the comments on social media and wonder which PragerU is the best to share with people who are so hateful towards our values.
It’s certainly worth a try, Mary Ann Markowitz!
Yea its sad that we in this generation have forgotten and traded all that liberty for convenience
It is. I do also disagree with several things that Ben said here but they knew what they were talking about back then. They were not idiots.
@Fuert Neigt , I think @ Kyle Dempsey had the short simple answer to your response to @ Audrey Mehring, but my addition to thread of thought is, you simply cannot win an argument with people so entrenched in their opinion that they refuse to be wrong, even when facts are staring them in the face. They WILL NOT go looking for answers except for those that agree with their position. They will continue to push their narrative even when they have been proven wrong, therefore "censorship" or "partisanship" by those who own or control digital Social Media Platforms unfairly continue, as the partisans that are the loudest and most vocal align with the owners of those media platforms.
Critics: There’s too much gridlock!
Federalists: That’s not a bug, its a feature
Yes! Gridlock is by design. The founders wanted ideas debated. They didn't want the party in power steamrolling the opposition with no recourse so they built in checks to that power
Don't add your "Microsoft Disclaimer" to this! :P
Am I wrong to say that if I introduce a bill along with a new amendment that the judicial branch not right laws , it'll work?
@@theorangegush1368 Right. A precedent is not a law. Its merely a verdict applicable for that particular case.
The so-called antifederalists were actually federalist because they wanted to ensure a federal structure, the structure of a federation. They ensured that the federal government will not become a national government.
Love when the guest gets the majority of the time without constant interruption - especially when it is Ben.
Same
Probably cuz PragerU is pretty shit most of the time. Half the time they try to undermine the constitution ffs.
Aidan Khan how have they tried to undermine the Constitution
@Joe Me well they're against the separation of church and state for one.
Hahaha! As if Ben could be effectively interrupted!😄
My husband and I grew up in families where reading/knowing the Federalist Papers was something our parents talked about from the time we were around age four. As long time homeschoolers (since the 70's) we have made the Federalist Papers have been part of our self designed curriculum lifestyle from the get go.
Really nice Beth, how are you doing over there.?
Oh that's Great, How Lucky you are. I'm old enough and lucky enough to have had Civics I & II classes in a Public School. Maybe one day they will bring it back along with the Lords Prayer.
Makes me wonder .. what percentage of Americans (youth) have a foggiest idea ?
I was in jr high in mid 90s. I remember learning this in history. It bored me!!! Now as an adult I love learning about this. Ammon Bundy is one of the men that got me Intrested in picking back up. He stood up against tyranny and he was able to put a stop to it.
Why did I learn NONE of this in my "Government" class in school? Sigh :(
yeah cause you're texting Lashawnda bro, i was in the class with you.
@@MindfulMaverick29 🤣🤣🤣
I don’t know where you lived, but they teach this in school
They might have taught it, ( I don’t remember) I’m just wondering why I’m interested in it now, but not then ! Lol
@@TheSierriacoates your statement is far more accurate.
I just did a Data Science project on this topic involving basic linguistics. Hamilton used the word “upon” with a high relative frequency, so it was something that indicated when he wrote fully or contributed to a Fed Paper. I think it is interesting to see these folks understood human behaviors, tendencies towards corruption. People don’t change, which is why history tends to repeat itself.
Amen
Also, history tends to repeat, because the people lack the history education of their country. To be honest, there is so much history that an average person could spend a lifetime studying it.
They always forget about John jay
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More! Give us more! I really enjoyed this book club and wish it was three times as long. I can't wait to see Ben on for the ani-federalist papers. I've read both sets many years ago in college and have a couple of copies at home. All citizens should read these writing. They arent dry, nor are they boring. They are such great works of thought and debate from our past. Thanks Michael for hosting this.
I quadruple that thought! Well said.
I think if the founding fathers lived in the 21st century, they would have revolted already
I guarantee it!
They’re probably rolling in their graves.
They would have revolted in 1913 😳
@@robmckay5700 Probably in 1860. Not to protect slavery, but to protect states rights.
@@nateadams4770 States right to what?
Don’t forget that John Jay got sick after writing five, pretty sure Madison wrote 29, and Hamilton wrote...
( _clap_ )
*THE OTHER FIFTY-ONE*
Mike and Debby Merged Together in the musical this is the line I looked up to the most, he was such a role model
*HOW DO YOU WRITE LIKE YOURE RUNNING OUT OF TIME*
Writing day and night. Like he's running out of time.
How does Ben talk like he's running out of time?
Talks day and night like he's running out of time?
Every day he talks like he's running out of time
Like he's running out of time
Is he running out of time?
shit i read this with rythm
Ben is taking so fast, he could probably read all 85 of the Federalist Papers in one episode.
The older he gets, the faster he speaks!
have you ever heard of viva frei? He and Ben could tag team the bible (both testaments) and knock it out in 7 min flat! LOL
Mmmm Very good Mr Shapiro
John Moschitta Jr is still king of fast talkers.
It's as if he were being paid per syllable. He has to discipline himself to learn to slow down and employ fewer words per minute if he expects his listeners to grasp and assimilate his ideas.
"by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison"
John Jay: Am I a joke to you?
He would be crying if he saw what his namesake school has become. But at least Jay got a college, unlike Alexander Hamilton.. He only got that stupid show. Man I wish they came back as genetic clones like in the book Exponential Apocalypse. That would be awesome.
Why yes
When you google the authors John Jay doesn’t even appear at first😂
how original. a 'am i a joke to you' quote. didnt bother reading replies. did anyone do the 'hold my beer' quote too?
too slow406 too slow... :(
Do the anti-federalist papers next please!!! Like so Prager sees this
Read both and you’ll see why the anti-federalist papers are glossed over. The only historical significance they have is that it proves there was an opposition to the constitution, and the people opposing it weren’t even half as smart as the founding fathers. Just like the democrats who oppose the constitution today.
@@thanksforsocializing5912 Perhaps they were half as smart but they predicted the democrats rise to power while the Founders were blindsided by their idealism. Our strong Bill of Rights is the greatest gift any Republic has ever received.
@@beedeebee13 damn bro... do you write for Alex Jones or something
@@thanksforsocializing5912 I'm sorry did you just effectively say Thomas Jefferson was dumb?
rightyourwrong not enough talk about turning something gay. Definitely not Alex Jones.
You should do a long form of this same conversation on the daily wire. Would love to hear you guys go in depth into specific papers of federalists and counters from the anti-federalists and why you think which one is right.
I think Ben Shapiro has a series on each paper : )
Yes, @@flamelynx3335, he mentions it early in the video -- one paper per week, for a year & a half.
@@IndianaJoe0321 I noticed he said that, but I cannot find them. Could you post a link?
So glad that he brought up the Anti-Federalist papers. It would be interesting to see a longer discussion based on both sets of essays.
I'm in 11th grade and I don't usually watch PragerU but this saved me for my AP Gov test, I did NOT get the Federalist Papers at all and after watching and taking notes in this video, I was able to understand my study material. Thanks so much!
Update: Still love this vide9
People dont seem to understand that we are a Constitutional Republic not a Democracy. Please do an episode explaining the difference and why we got the Republic.
Yeah I’m annoyed people including conservatives don’t mention or realize this. Nice statement mate.
James Mac777 exactly, and the “one person one vote” thing is super cringe as well.
The problem I see occurring (that only Jordan Peterson has spoken about that I know of, in terms of public figures) from the democrats is they don’t care about being right, or helping the people which they claim to care for. They simply want to bring and tear the entire system down because they believe our western culture is repressive and founded on slavery and whatever nonsense they claim otherwise. Yet, cultures such as Islam get a free pass even though they truly are the ones that are against basic human freedoms and terrible treatment of women. The USSR was run by individuals who hated ethnic Russians and their own culture. It’s the equivalent of a self hating white person who very progressive saying what a horrible place the US is. They are such trash, and nobody ever talks about it. Insane.
@@jamesmac357 The Senate used to be picked by the States, until someone figured they could make more money if they had it changed. Sadly, most people in DC dont know anything about the founding documents, nor do they care. Its about stacking as much money in their bank accounts as they can.
The only way that I disagree with you is that in saying that we are a Republic you are correct but that still falls short. It is important to say what kind of a republic we are. We are not a singular or unitary or national republic but a Federal Republic. If we are a singular or unitary or national republic then the states are subservient to the federal authority but if we are a Federal Republic, which we are, then the states do have rights irregardless of the federal authority. The distinction must be made or the door is wide open to argue for federal supremacy.
@@thefreeman8791 We are a Constitutional Republic and the Constitution literally says its the supreme law of the land.
Lordy, I keeping taking deep breaths while Ben talks. I wonder how many words he uses between breaths.
He must speak, what? 175 words per minute?
I feel like I just took a college course with professors that I like on a topic I care about, well done to both of you!
This was a fantastic introduction to the Federalist Papers! Thank you for covering this!
I love PragerU. But the Book Club Series with Michael Knowles makes me love this channel even more! To more books to read and knowing the truth.
“John Jay got sick when wrote five, James Madison wrote twenty nine. Hamilton wrote... THE OTHER FIFTY ONE!” -Hamilton the musical
Gosh, the songs are catchy when you are into history ;)
Val Mid why do you write like you’re running out of time?
Why do you write like you need it to survive?
LucaDebuka how do you write every second you’re alive
Jack Dean every second your alive
LucaDebuka EVERY SECOND YOUR ALIVE!!
Thankfully, there still are people who know and understand the beauty, the power, and the importance of American Constitution and fundamental institutional nature.
The sad thing and utter failure of the educational system in my area is that even after years of college and taking classes in history and civics is that I had to learn about the federalist papers on my own which is incredulous.
It's conversations like this, that feed my brain... :)
This series is actually way too short lol
I ordered my copy today. I've donated to Prager U and will continue to do so. I'm SO grateful for the wealth of information available here. Thank you so much!
This should be shown in schools
im doing notes on it right now for a government assignment. Ben talks a little to fast tho
Ben really goes hard in this video, I checked twice wether the playback speed setting was increased.
He always talks fast but this time you really felt that he knew that 25 minutes aren't enough time to discuss this.
The Federalist Papers makes for one of the most brilliant compilation books of all time, if you can get past the awkwardness of the first sentence. Thank you for picking this book, now Do The Satyricon already!
Why? I've read it....it's ok....but again, why?
@@mmmmmark9751 After Your comment, Sir, there is no Mmmm to your name. You have no pulse and you are NOT delicious. Meanwhile, the Satyricon is sumptuous, delectable, and perfectly char-broiled from the spread of being teasingly displayed across a Vestal Virgin's buxom and most eager naked body...
But to your defense, you need the right translation to get it.
@@raymondsmith9063 Drivel. Answer my question. Why? Why do you want a religious Jew to review that book?
@@mmmmmark9751 Well now after That question, Prager is the one who Has To review the book. I was thinking about someone like Mary Beard or Pat Sajak joining Michael Knowles to talk about its tasty nummies. No! Not any more, Sir, Not Any More. Oh, It's on!
Thank you both for this education of myself, an Englishwoman who is trying to understand America 😘
The Declaration of Independence is timeless and full of wisdom. It should be taught to all. It is practically a universal manual on how people should react to a broken government.
I think one of the most important things mentioned in this video was Ben saying that the usual stalemate in the federal government (which people complain about so much) is a feature, not a bug. In order to make large, sweeping change, a supermajority is required, meaning we pretty much all agree.
Please do a part two on the The Federalist Papers! I love this.
A great interviewer, Ben showcases his well chosen guests. The Federalist Papers provide an extraordinary chronicle of the hopes and ideals which created our country.
One of the most amazing aspects of this discussion is the age of the people having it at the time of the signing of these founding documents. These were mostly young people, some even in their teen still.
*founding*?
@@ApartmentKing66 Thanks
@@ApartmentKing66 Those reading the debates in the daily papers and debating the arguments, were often in their teens. It was a culture that believed anyone could self educate if they read enough.
I’m a political science major and I knew hardly any of this. Thank you!
Really? Seems like important information you would want to know, especially in political science. What are they teaching people if not the very basics of how the constitution works. Maybe this failure in teaching is why we have strayed from the vision of the founding fathers.
You are correct, @@dropppitlikeitshott. Neo-Marxist Democrats have established progressive curricula in grade schools, high schools, and universities. Curricula which re-write History & indoctrinate youngsters into a liberal mindset.
Jose Emilio Orozco: It's not a failure in teaching; education was and still is an intentional political and social re-engineering project by neo-Marxists and even corporate interests. They've long since succeeded with political science, and now they've moved on to corrupting even the hard sciences by actively teaching that objective reality doesn't exist; logic is a tool created by the white male patriarchy to maintain their power; math is racist; men are women; not _all_ women have vaginas; and men can have periods too.
And it will continue until every free and democratic country in the world becomes a postmodern dystopia that looks like a cross between _The Matrix,_ a gay _Mulholland Drive,_ and _Mad Max._ Because Republicans lack the balls to do anything about the education systems in this country -- and Right-wingers in general don't seem to have the slightest problem financing these corporate-commie propaganda mills or funding the incineration of their own Constitution through their tax dollars.
Remember that the founders lived more than a century before mass compulsory education became a reality. Had they lived to see it, I believe they -- unlike the dumbed-down sheep of today who completely lack foresight -- would have had the wisdom to immediately recognize it for the slave factory it very quickly became; stressed the fact that it's the parents' right and responsibility to educate or procure education for their own children; and vehemently squashed the idea of public education before it could become more than a whisper.
"Give me four years to teach the youth, and the seed I have sewn shall never be uprooted" -- often attributed to Vladimir Lenin, but it just so happens that every major megalomaniacle dictator, from Hitler to Mau, had a version of the same sentiment.
Yes....you have to wonder if you got your moneys worth....
Well said, @@margueritezoe.
Not the discussion we deserve, but the discussion we need.
I wish this discussion lasted a number of hours
This is the 2nd time I’ve watched this interview. It’s great. It should be mandatory in every high school, college, university studying the Federalists Papers and write a paper, thesis in order to graduate!!!! So important to read and reread; like reading the Bible
I would really like to hear Ben's podcasts on each of the federalist papers. I am teaching civics to my teen homeschoolers this year.
Now, I want to read this book!
Thank you gentlemen!
Thomas Paine "the rights of man" is another good read!
I’ll look for a copy on Thrift Book. Thank you!
Thomas Paine seems good, but he is actually a socialist in disguise. If I remember correctly, Age of Reason was where I realized he was a typical modern, educated, more clever leftist. Read Edmund Burke as a response to Paine. Then, go somewhere in the middle, but closer to Burke (minus the pro-monarchy rhetoric).
ClassyCactus - Edmund Burke is in my top 5 favorite Irishmen. He summed up every internal national conflict when he said that all evil needs to succeed is for good men to do nothing.
Josh Johnson
Yup. I still think his best (and most popular) quote is the one about freedom without virtue and wisdom.
ClassyCactus - If Burke and Kant were alive today....
Please do more of these, and don't be afraid to go even deeper into the papers.
These guys are awesome. Glad to know that we have these conservative voices out there helping fight the good fight.
Every American needs to hear this. They can disagree but they need to know what/why we fight for.
this would have been useful if this was posted before my ap test
The AP tests this year are a total joke! If you have a skimming’s worth of knowledge from your textbook it’s easy to pass any humanities exam because you can just google things to refresh your knowledge.
And perhaps this is still highly worth taking in and having deep understanding of, regardless of our next personal achievement...
Shaun Wilson totally agree working my way through them in order of importance
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Such a great description. Thanks, Ben
Never read them look forward to dowloading this
So did he learn to keep his pants on while reading documents or is "projectile jizzing" now aloud on youtube?
It's a great book. I've read parts of it
Should be read in school. So many people today don't understand our country
@@TheMindaeva this is the scene that keeps playing in my head lately
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They always forget about John jay
The Federalist Papers should be taught in all of our schools !
Amazing! It really hit hard when Shapiro said we need to have a virtuous society in order to uphold a republic. I guess our republic is going bye bye.
Jefferson said something like “” only an educated and informed citizenry would be able to prevent Tyranny”” . I think it was Adams who said something like “” this government only survives by a moral and virtuous people””. Benjamin Franklin when asked what government did you give us Dr. Franklin? responded
“”A republic madam, if you can keep it “”. And Patrick Henry was one of the leaders Against the constitution who feared that a centralized government would use it to usurp the powers of the state and only with the push from the Anti-federalists and the Anti-constitutionalists did they keep the constitution tight and explicit in limiting government and to appease the anti federalists- they agreed to adopt the bill of rights as amendments to make it crystal clear - The federalist argued it wasn’t necessary because the constitution didn’t give the fed govt that power - but the anti federalists knew that they needed to have the bill of rights included to make damn sure. Can you imagine where we would be today without the first 10 Amendments to the constitution???????
Man has certainly acted like man since that time and tried and succeeded to usurp the constitution ever since it passed and as generation after generation pass on -we lose touch with these principles more and more
Forgot who said this “” once the majority realize they can vote themselves benefits from the treasury - the American experiment will end””. Marx said that “”America will voluntarily move to Marxism by using democracy to get there””.........The Russians said “”American greed will allow them to destroy themselves “”- and the Muslim fundamentalists have said “”we are going to use their freedoms to destroy the big Satan from within “”
I was quite taken with Yang's UBI but ONLY if it were released with a Disney-esque song (or Hamilton-esque song) to remind people to be good citizens, they still need to participate in society, etc. having since watched the hoo-ha over wearing a damn mask for a short speck of time, i'm convinced it just won't work as there are too many selfish/entitled people.
The Republic died a long time ago, most people just haven't realize it yet because it's building momentum running down a steep mountain side; everybody's going to realize it soon though because we're all just about to careen off the cliff call Contested Election and down into the valley of destruction.
@@iamisaid2295 I have seen that many leftists are wearing masks just because they don't want to look like Right-wingers. That is the deeper issue over the mask, I would say. Strange.
@@toddpellegrin8903 the funny thing is that Jefferson created the democratic-republic party to oppose the federalist
These men and conversations like this give me hope for America 🇺🇸
I have a 6th grade reading level , Im 33 years old, (its ok to laugh I did as well) I was eager to read the book so my wife bought it for me. I feel really stupid trying to read it but instead of giving up I write down each word that I dont understand ( there is alot of them) I first listen to the pronunciation, then I write down the definition and re read the paragraph . This will take forever but I will never stop trying to learn. Im not clueless Im just not good with English and I cant spell . Never give up , even if its just reading a book.
Such a fantastic program! Thank you, gentlemen and PragerU.
" What style of government have we now, sir?" " A Republic if you can keep it." it ain't lookin' good.
So happy to find this discussion when I searched Federalist Papers. Thank you.
The Federalist and Anti-Federalist papers were the PragerU of that time period. 📚
This is one of the best summaries of the Federalist Papers I've heard. Great job!
Correct, I have always said that imperfect beings shall always create imperfection.
Mr. Shapiro is brilliant and his speaking style keeps me attentive! Thank you, Mr. Shapiro!!
Great episode! Loving the History of America more and more...
Absolutely phenomenal! Shapiro, you are the man. Thank you!
My God! Our country is so GREAT. The forethought that our forefathers had is *spectacular*. I am so proud of them, and blessed to be born In a country that believes this. 😭❤️
But are they gonna talk about the Anti-Federalist paper? Those never seem to get the credit they deserve. It's because of the Anti-Federalists that we have the Bill of Rights. And I really don't think you can talk about one without the other. That's why when I bought a copy of the Federalist Papers I made sure to track down a copy of the Anti-Federalist Papers.
The beauty of the federalist papers is that they directly confront the arguments made against them. So in reading them, you also read the arguments
Agree... it sounds like they want to do that too.
BTW like your name... 👍🇺🇸
Did you watch the entire video?
18:21
@@stacyplotts7483 You can look at when I posted this. I posted this a day before it Premiered. But discussing them for a bit in this video is not the same as doing a full video on them. Which was the intent of my original comment.
I Love it when you guys have a truce, however brief. Great reminder of the Constitution and importance of local government.
You guys are both so great. Keep fighting the good fight.
THANK YOU. SHAPIRO/KNOWLES 2024 MORE OF THEM PLZ.
This PragerU is essentially a daily wire episode😂 love it
My wife is a foreigner and learned so much about this that she could literally teach a class on U.S. government
One of the main problems with today's youth, and even those much older, is they never learned, forgotten, or ignored American history.
I own compilation books of the writings of our founding fathers, such as the very important Federalist Papers. These documents, if studied and followed, would help us to stay on the right path which God ordained this country to be - A Beacon Of Light In A Dark World.
A good friend of mine is a psychologist and he also teaches psychology. I brought to his attention that his job specification is actually to behaviorally modify people psychologically and he rejected that idea. I've discussed with him the importance of foundational considerations that are theological and philosophical to discuss with his patients and students in order for those to not just find but also understand meaning and then developing having a process for valuation for decision making, intellectually, emotionally, morally and spiritually. I explained that this could help create the best paths for the individuals regarding life decisions that could be made in their best interest and the interest of others. Perhaps if he actually discerns The Federalist Papers he would have a broader understanding of the benefit of such foundations. I believe that benevolent collaboration should begin with ourselves so we can more keenly Express them with others.
Thank you so much, gentlemen.
Excellent video! I read the Federalist Papers as part of my BA in Political Science from Florida International University in Miami, Florida 19881.
This might have been the best episode.
This is an amazing conversation! Very helpful!
Eminem: Check out Godzilla, I'm still breaking speed records.
Ben Shapiro: Hold my breath.
I had to put the video on .75 playback speed to understand Ben Shapiro 😆
@@ashlynnshoolroy28 I put him on ×2 sometimes.
Every High School should teach these papers & every American required to memorize the bill of rights .
My parents taught us the feds, like theirs before them. Important things always taught by family. School is to get you ready for work...mixed with babysitting. Ben Franklin wrote that university is to share ideas of what you know...not to learn subjects fresh. So many hours in a day...no way schools can teach faster than you can study and read on your own. It's the new babysitter 7 or 8 hour 5 day school schedule for boomer generation babysitting that killed education. Took the accountability away from parents and handed over to Jack's of all trades. Masters of non...ppl who aren't invested in your future
You know there has been several times that I have "liked" a video and then after starting my computer back up and returning to the video, it doesn't show that I have liked it at all!?! How many others have noticed this!?
What an illuminating talk for me!! Thank you so very much.
The beginning of this video states that Ben Shapiro covered the Federalist Papers in a podcast is there a list of those podcasts and or a link to them?
What an amazing discussion! Better than Netflix for sure
Recommendable! Anti Federalists next please!
Kindly bring this back up.
The Book Club: Starship Troopers!
Anything by Heinlein would be fine
Agreed. Perhaps Knowles could interview Carl Benjamin on ST. If you haven’t seen his video on the politics of starship troopers, you’re missing out!
Great discussion on the Federalist Papers and the purpose of our Constitution! Thank you, gentlemen.
Everything the anti-federalists predicted would happen, happened.
And that’s why I’m a Libertarian
Chris52000 yup yup, screw the boot-licking neo-cons.
The issue is we would have anarchy by now if the antifeds got their way. Their vision of the fed would have never supported rule of law long term. That said I miss the days when these were the opposing views rather than today's neo-con vs. "progressive" (regressive)
Matthew Garn i see no problem with anarchy.
@@zalmyt.1845 under anarchy you have no rights you can't directly protect physically yourself. Works great if you are bulletproof, and Olympic echelon physicality. Otherwise RIP to your "rights". Without rule of law you may as well be open borders too, every level from "nation" to your doorstep, if you still have one
Thanks for putting your ad on the screen while you talk about it so that I can keep fast forwarding until I see it gone.
Wow - that was so good: I learned more about govt structure with clarifying notes. Thank you 😀
Man-O-man can Ben ever spit-out the facts at lightning speeds!
It’s always comforting listening to the “Sage of LA.”
The most informative 28 minutes I have ever seen on a video
85 essays. Articles of confederation. No tax. Shays rebellion.
Yes ! I’ve read them all in law school. They are great and you can get the audio
Hey, how are you doing over there?
I'd you slow the speed of the video its actually a 2 hour segment. 😂😂
BRILLIANT!! This should be taught in elementary schools thru college
Where can one find those episodes in which Shapiro goes through all the federalist papers?
I believe it was last year to year and a half, on the Ben Shapiro Show. I am not sure if they are labeled as such on RUclips. He would do this as an end segment.
I am not that much of a big book reader, but my God this is noble and quite a thing that shows me something I was excited to be sharpened on.
I'm calling decision to choose to tolerate slavery as 'THE SHACKLED COMPROMISE'.
I heard Ben Shapiro's explanation of why they did it is obviously apparent.
"I would say that I'm happy to see you but that would be untrue."
Yeah ... why'd he say that?
@@IndianaJoe0321 It's a running in house joke at the Daily Wire where they are both presenters. Shapiro is his boss (one of them).
@@IndianaJoe0321 I believe the main reason is because Knowles published a book where every page was blank and it was a bestseller.
I love this series, but wish the episodes were longer!
Hey, how are you doing over there?
You need to do an episode of the gulag archipelago with Jordan Peterson, when he gets back.
Short and insightful, well done guys!
Watching Ben is like watching a rock concert!
@Mer Av ... lol !! Nice ! Concur !