Who Has Privilege? | 5 Minute Video
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- To put it mildly, Adam Carolla didn’t grow up with privilege. He doesn’t even know how to spell it. So where did the current obsession with privilege come from? And how do we get over it?
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Privilege…what's the obsession with privilege? It's driving me nuts! Not only didn't I have privilege, I don't even know how to spell it. (I think there's a ‘d’ in there somewhere, isn't there?)
If I told you a story about a kid who grew up poor, product of divorce, did a lot of dumpster diving, sister ran away at age 14, welfare and food stamps…if I told you that kid was black, you'd go, “Well, yeah, that's because of systemic racism.” But if I told you that kid was me, you'd go, “Whaaaaat? What are we doing? What happened to your privilege?”
The real white privilege isn't privilege: It's knowing that nobody cares about you, good or bad. No one's gonna do anything for you because you're white and no one's going to do anything against you because you're white. I'll give you an example. When I get pulled over by a cop, I assume it's either because I was speeding or the cop’s an officious jerk. But either way, my skin color doesn't play in. If I was black, I'm assuming that it was “driving while black,” or that he was profiling me.
Let me give you another example of the white privilege I’m talking about-the privilege of not obsessing over privilege. I had a neighbor call the police on me during the day-during the middle of the week, when I was doing a construction project-because our phone lines got crossed. So I picked up the phone to call Anawalt Lumber. My neighbor picked up the phone. I said, “Oh, sorry. I think our lines got crossed somehow.” Next thing I know, a police cruiser rolled up to my home.
Now, if I was black, I would have no choice but to think that was racially motivated. I mean, why else would your neighbor call the cops on you because your phone lines got crossed-unless, in fact, you're black? And as a matter of fact, I'm not even black and I think it was a racist incident.
Do you get it? Whites do have privilege, but not the privilege the race hustlers are selling.
I don't think people really drill down enough on this. I've had horrible things happen to me my entire life. I've had school teachers and counselors that were horrible. I've had construction foremen who treated me like crap. I've had program directors who treated me like crap. And the good news is, is I'm white, so I just know they're a-holes, not racist.
Why do we want anyone worrying about someone else’s privilege? Who cares? This is America. You make your own breaks. Anyway, isn’t the goal not to judge a person by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character? I think I heard that somewhere. What's the guy's name-Marty? Anyway, privilege means you have it better than most, not that you have it better than some.
How about tall people? Tall people have an advantage over short people. Thin people have an advantage over fat people. Attractive people-you're welcome-have an advantage over the homely. There are always gonna be people lower than you on the totem pole, no matter what color your skin is. Wait a minute-are we allowed to say totem pole? I feel like that's racist.
Every minority person living in the United States in 2021 is doing better than people living in the Congo, Bangladesh, or many other places around the world. And if you don't believe me, then why are they all trying to get here? Do the math. We're a systemically racist country that people are trying to kill themselves-they're literally risking their lives-trying to get into the systemically racist country. Let's just say this country was a facility, and the facility was systemically racist. And every year, people died trying to hop the fence and climb the wall to get into the facility. People of color? Would that make sense?
The great news is, is that if you're willing to bust your hump, there's no better country to do it in. So maybe we should stop obsessing on skin color or gender or sexual proclivities and get on with the hump-busting.
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My privilege was two parents that taught me values and hard work. Kept me in school, not raised on street life. Pretty simple.
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Are we under the assumption that having all of that guarantees the nullification of white privilege and racism? Oprah is a billionaire that got profiled and degraded by a white woman. Not saying “all white people” of course. But let’s not be in denial. Many “whites” help fought for civil rights across the board. Many against as well.
You and I are holding hands .
@@creationmuse2313 All anyone has to do is watch MLK ‘s “I have a dream “ speech and you will see all the “white privileged” people in attendance BACKING what he said .
@@adorabledeplorable5105 That way I said what I said at the end of my response. But as we can see from the last presidential election. We are still a pretty divided country, to some degree.
My privilege was a mother that loved me enough to take care of me until I could take care of myself. And I remember the food stamps and the shame that they brought each time we used them. I don't feel privileged to be white, I feel privileged to get up everyday and accept that I am where I am due the choices that I have made.
well said
Well it can get really technical and philosophical as the question gets more nuanced. We are all products of our environment and genetics. I believe in privilege but not necessarily race privilege. I agree that there are other factors at work. I do agree that its more accurate to say things like majority privilege, class privilege and good looking privilege. Wouldnt you agree with that? If your wealthy and good looking, you are playing life on easy mode.
It's because privilege is not something that you can really see or feel until you don't have it. Also I don't people should be ashamed to use food stamps, I think we need to get rid of that social stigma.
Spot on
There are two magic weapons used by dictators to fool the people: one is class hatred, the other is national hatred. Class hatred means provoking the poor to hate the rich, while national hatred means provoking one nation to hate another. Mao Zedong killed the rich with the poor, and called on the poor in China to liberate the proletarians all over the world. Hitler used the Aryans to kill the Jews and called on the Aryans to conquer all mankind. The United States is very special. Wall street or Deep State want to obtain unlimited power, but they can not encourage the poor to oppose themselves, so they can only deliberately create racial antagonism. The aim is to isolate the right white male like the trump. At the same time, they describes themselves as a super representative who respects science, attaches importance to environmental protection, supports women's rights, supports people of color, supports LGBT and supports the equality of all mankind.
"When people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment seems like discrimination." ~ Thomas Sowell
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I don't dare speculate about your motives, not knowing you. But I have the distinct impression that 'white' folks misread Sowell. I think he is trying to stiffen the resolve of black folks, NOT trying to soothe the fragile egos of white folks. ''
When covertly bigoted white folks see a comment like this, they tend to pat themselves on the back for not being black. Inwardly they are probably thinking that poor Thomas is a 'credit to his race'. Is that why they quote him with such zest?
Have they forgotten the history of their own 'preferential treatment'? Not that it always worked out that way in every individual case, but I think most informed people know the general drift of history.
It is true that many poor Europeans crossed the Atlantic in search of better conditions. African 'immigrants' to this side typically DID NOT come of their own accord, and many perished along the way. Such scars do not disappear in a single generation.
These remarks are NOT to be taken however as an endorsement of 'inverse racism'.
Sometimes counter-narratives of racial supremacy arise among groups with long-standing historical grievances, and these narratives may do much harm. The 'black muslim' cult is a classic example of this. Two wrongs do not make a right, and as Scripture says, 'all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.'
@@jesusislordsavior6343 Forgotten their own preferential treatment? Its been quite some time since Whites have received preferential treatment for being White. For over the last half century, the government, big business, and the academy has been systemically racist against White people. Under affirmative action programs, better qualified Whites have been thrown under the bus so virtuous White liberals can prove their not racist.
@@jesusislordsavior6343 "But I have the distinct impression that 'white' folks misread Sowell." Uh no, he's made his position clear in interviews, he does NOT side with the race hustlers and he's certainly no fan of BLM. All you have to do is search "thomas sowell systemic racism" on RUclips, and you'll find that out in seconds.
"When covertly bigoted white folks see a comment like this, they tend to pat themselves on the back for not being black. Inwardly they are probably thinking that poor Thomas is a 'credit to his race'. Is that why they quote him with such zest?" Nope, They quote him because personalities like him stand up to the race-baiting in America that's promoting hate and division. Sowell is old enough to have lived under ACTUAL systemic racism, so he has something to compare present-day circumstances to.
"Have they forgotten the history of their own 'preferential treatment'? Not that it always worked out that way in every individual case, but I think most informed people know the general drift of history." Oh we know, but diversity hires have been a thing since the 1970s. It made it hard for my dad to get a job because he wasn't black.
"African 'immigrants' to this side typically DID NOT come of their own accord, and many perished along the way. Such scars do not disappear in a single generation." We are far more than a single generation away from slavery, and several generations removed from the de jure racism of the past. The reality is, race-baiters want to keep resentment alive.
"Have you ever read the book of Exodus, in the Bible? The Israelites were slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. They could have entered the Promised Land after two years, but it took them 40 years, and even then their troubles were far from over!" Uh, the reason why they were in the wilderness for 40 years was because when they sent spies into the Holy Land, they were so intimidated by the giants in the land and didn't have faith in God, so God punished them by declaring that the current generation would not enter the Holy Land except for Joshua and Caleb who did not doubt God, and that's why they roamed the wilderness for 40 years until that generation passed away. Very bad example. Also, the Bible is clear that all the troubles that Israel had were self-imposed. Whenever Israel turned away from God, He removed His divine protection and caused famines in the land (like in the Book of Ruth) or let their enemies beat them (like the Philistines). Yeah, I have read the Bible, and it does NOT support what you're trying to push.
So true.
@@coloneljackmustard wow this lie!
Could you imagine a world where all schools, politicians and parents across America everyday told their children "If you work hard, you'll make it in life".
Then how would they create a class of demoralized victims in whom they can find fertile ground for growing a socialist revolution?
Systemic racism exist tho...
@@kingvegetakinggoku2008 Can you provide an example please? I'm not American, I really want to know.
@@gromhellscream4487 so for example, before 1968, you could be denied home ownership or bank mortgages for being non-white. The 1968 civil rights act changed that, but most people's wealth are tied to their family's wealth. So if someone bought a nice home, in a good school district in 1965, that is now worth over $500,000, but a black family was denied that, and was forced to rent in slumlord conditions in inner cities with bad school systems, those impacts carry into the future. The wealth gap between racial groups closes a little each year, but the reason so many black families are poor and live in dangerous neighborhoods is a carry over from racist laws. The average white family had centuries to generate wealth and buy land, where the average black family has had about 50 years with the same rights. And these effects carry over to a lot of other areas of life. Because in the USA, school district funding is dictated by property tax, poor black familes trapped in the inner city had to send their kids to the worst schools. To this day, the most underfunded and underperforming schools in the nation are still majority black.
So even though there is no more legalized racism, systems existed in the not so distant past that led to a group socioeconomically underperforming today because of racist systems. Systemic racism is different from overt racism, which trips people up. Black families being on average poorer then white familes (8 to 10 times poorer actually) is not due to current people actively denying them rights due to their race (overt racism) but due to the lingering impacts of a system that disenfranchised people for centuries (systemic racism)
In this world, the left will never win elections in Democratic manners, that's for sure
I’m Puertorrican I left PR ten years ago, came to Ohio been busting my ass going from one job I hated to the next, have a college degree that has been useless cus since I’m bilingual every employer only sees that, and wants to toss me in boiler room that is a call center. I wanted to give up many times, and do what the average low income puertorrican does back home, get a part time job, and live of welfare, but I wanted more than to live in a section 8 residential complex (The Projects) today I’m happy to say me and my fiancé bought a house together and we’re making it our own. Back in PR I’d still be living in a drug ridden project fighting with the offices to get an apartment in the last floor so I don’t have to worry about bullets flying through the windows.
congrats man :)
Way to keep punching. That’s how you make your own dream here. During the great migrations of the 1920’s and 1930’s, immigrants like my grandfather (Italy) knew that they would sacrifice for their kids. He bought a house that he lived in until he died and raised 7 kids who were able to take care of themselves, make good lives for their kids and now their grandkids and great grandkids are doing the same. No one in my extended family is on public assistance. I am the first to get a Doctorate.
Awesome job buddy! Keep it up
@@jamesdellaneve9005 Same here, Italian Immigrant family, came with nothing, couldn't speak English, but learned. They worked like dogs, and everyone of us suceeded. As much as I love to visit Italy and see my other family, I thank GOD everyday that my Grandparents boarded that boat in Naples to come to America!!!
Good job man, keep chugging along. You’ll get your break. As a partially handicapped guy (speech impediment), I can attest that hard work, perseverance, honesty and good character traits pay off. I worked menial jobs for 15 years, then became an electrician. I make enough money to of bought a house, 10 acres and support a family of 5. And 2 dogs.
I once knew a Nigerian kid who I went to high school with a few years ago. I was one of the few who befriended him early on.
One of my friends was talking about how black folks are in major poverty, systemic racism being the cause of it, etc. He proceeded to ask the Nigerian kid if he’s experienced racism in America yet, and if he came from poverty in Nigeria.
I’ll never forget what he said. To paraphrase:
“Black Americans, even in poverty, I believe still have a house, a bed, and a lot even television. A lot of them are big too (fat). So, that means they have plenty of money to either buy a lot of food, or eat the McDonald’s all the time. That’s not poverty at all. That’s a pretty good life in many parts of Nigeria.”
I grew up in South Florida around many first-gen immigrants from Africa, the Caribbean, East Asia, and Latin America. Nigerians, Haitians, Cubans, Jamaicans, Trinis, Filipinos, Dominicans... you name it.
And most of them told me at one point or another that they couldn't stand native born minorities because no one would have put up with their spoiled entitled attitude back home. I had one African coworker tell me after seeing some African American youth rant about something or other, that back home, the village elder would have beat that kid with a rod for mouthing off to his seniors. I had a Jamaican neighbor send her kid back home after he started running with the wrong crowd.
Native born Americans don't really know how good they have it until they start spending more time with people who lived in countries where "privilege" means electricity and running water.
Funny I should read this a day after a story about a Nigerian girl who won over $1 million worth in scholarships to American and Canadian universities.
Systemic racism exist tho...
@@kingvegetakinggoku2008 the idea minorities are kept from opportunities, because a whole bunch of white people are making it so, because they don’t like that their skin color is a few shades too dark??
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Americans would be a in 24/7 state of gratitude and euphoria if people like AOC and Bernie Sanders didn't constantly fill us with rage, bitterness, and entitlement for their political gain.
"You said bye to your wife" and "helloooo to your girlfriend." Lmaooo.
That was Funny
Adam is still funny. Jimmy not so much.
Said good bye to your girlfriend then went to your other wife.
@@jordancambridge4106 😝
@@christinalw19
My other imaginary girlfriend thought it was funny as well.
@@jordancambridge4106 sorry but the "imaginary" just made me bust a gut out loud. too funny
A man once said "The only power I have, is that I believe we can do better"
Who was he?
@@benjaminthibieroz4155 Sam Wilson
I worked 84 hours last week and will do the same this week. Privilege is having the opportunity to live in a country where we can work as hard as we want to better ourselves and our families lives. Thank you Adam for pointing out how great this country is.
Someone who worked the same job, but, 30 hours last week and will do the same this week will complain about income equality, blame it on your privilege, and demand you be taxed more to equalize.
Exactly. Privilege is also what grants these people the right and opportunity to complain about such things - the same privilege that is just unfathomable in so many other countries.
If I had a good job I'd never stop working
Sadly, you'll be taxed to death.
How sad it is that more and more is taken from the productive and given to the voluntarily non-productive?
I've always worked long hours, went to college part time nearly ten years all while working overtime. Studied critical,concepts to the jobs I wanted. And all the way up the increases in taxes chewed more and more into my gains. You gotta make a huge leap in salary to realize a substantive change in standard of living. And what the left will do is make that more and more difficult a leap to make.
There are two magic weapons used by dictators to fool the people: one is class hatred, the other is national hatred. Class hatred means provoking the poor to hate the rich, while national hatred means provoking one nation to hate another. Mao Zedong killed the rich with the poor, and called on the poor in China to liberate the proletarians all over the world. Hitler used the Aryans to kill the Jews and called on the Aryans to conquer all mankind. The United States is very special. Wall street or Deep State want to obtain unlimited power, but they can not encourage the poor to oppose themselves, so they can only deliberately create racial antagonism. The aim is to isolate the right white male like the trump. At the same time, they describes themselves as a super representative who respects science, attaches importance to environmental protection, supports women's rights, supports people of color, supports LGBT and supports the equality of all mankind.
I always knew Adam was the better half of the Man Show. I find it disgusting that Jimmy is somehow now the moral compass of Hollywood.
Moral -comp- ass of Hollywood
Did you hear the disgusting things Jimmy Kimmel said about Mike Lindel? Thought Kimmel was a douche before, but I think he’s a pos now. What a terrible human being.
Black face Kimmel.
Jimmy Kimmel is just a puppet. He will say and do anything his masters tell him.
Kimmel got away with blackface because reasons
My Privilege is that I was born in the west into a middle class family with two excellent parents that taught me hard work and kindess/respect
Privilege doesn't exist its a myth
@@terrorgaming459 race privilege is a myth but privilege does exist.
@@user-in5ru2cd9l And minorities have more privilege than anyone else.
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Knowledge is power. I am 64. Anyone that grew up with decent internet access automatically had more privilege than I ever did coming up in life.
True. Remember having to drive (or be driven to) the library and spend hours trying to research something? Now you just get on a search engine and Presto! More information than you know what to do with. Calculators, washing machines, phones, indoor plumbing, central heating. We live with a lot of privileges our grandparents (or great grandparents) could only have dreamed of.
@@veganconservative1109 it Comes with the price of a new generation that overly relies on technology tho. People used to drive half way across the country without GPS, only using maps. Technology creates easy times and easy times create weak people.
Lol. I love how 10 people have already disliked the video without it even being premiered (they haven’t watched it)
This just explains how easily mass media sells ideas and shows how closed off they are to other opinions, when I bet they are the kind of people to call themselves open minded
cant you say the same thing for the 205 people who have liked it? That just explains that majority of people who are watching prageru are just agreeing with whatever they say and not formulating their own opinions.
Yeah I’d agree, however the people that liked the video did so because they’re expecting it. They’re going to come back to watch it and they can always change their opinion. Their like is just an expression of their excitement for content they expect to like. I don’t have a problem with the fact that some people don’t like Prager Us content, but why not just move past it then instead of hating on it? Just shows immaturity
maybe they just read the script?
@@mariaalvarez9491 maybe some people expect to not like it, so they already dislike
Those are TROLLS.
Being from Argentina, I can tell this is true. In Buenos Aires (the capital city) people have already began talking about privileges and all that nonsense. If you go to any province you'll realize that only privileged people will talk about privilege. People who have to struggle to survive don't think it has to do with some invisible etiquette written in your skin colour
Brazil is the same manito, higher is ur income more is a probability that you are a woke social justice warrior looking for fixing the world without have worked a day, only living at expense of your parents and cancelling people on Twitter 😅
@@wagner9527 u nailed it. That's this leftist crap spreading all over the world - br aqui, só pra constar :)
Well, Argentina is on my bucket list, for the trout fishing and well the Dove shooting! Then there is that other thing, you guys do beef like no others on the planet. Buenos Aires does not interest me much, but that lake with the extra big Rainbows in it sure as heck does. We call it Jurassic Lake thou it's Strobel lake and it really off the beaten path too.
@@luju06 Foda man, many of these ideas the left brought exactly from the U.S., "The evil imperalist country" which they love to copy and paste. Rape culture = cultura do estupro, microagression, even trigger was translated as "gatilho" lol
@@wagner9527 exactly! Our "wokes" love to hate de US, even they're just a tupiniquim version of SJW...I'm glad to find some fellows here at prageru channel.
This is where I come from... I'm a successful white man. I have been called privileged. But they don't know I come from an abusive alcohol-ridden family and have been "homeless" from time to time. Borderline being having to couch hop with friends family, staying at extended-stay hotels, or sleeping in the car for the night. Yes, dad, we are "camping" today.
Congrats, but your past has nothing to do with the fact that you're white
@@AyeJayGay he still isn't privileged, would you choose to have lived like him but being white or being black but living a normal life?
@@Lord_Great_Popo doesnt matter how they lived, being white in general in america gives you an advantage to have access to certain resources that minority groups wont get simply due to skin color. People wont deny you jobs, housing, education because of your hair texture, accent, culture,ect.
@@AyeJayGay College laught in affirmative action, if you are white or asian you need higher score then if you are black to get in a college.
@Popo 37% black n hispanic students with 3.5 gpa end up in lower funded community colleges while 22% of white student with the same gpa go to better colleges. 72% of black students end up in debt compared to 56% of white student. 72% of white students finish a 4 year degree in 6 six years compared to 56% hispanic students n 46% black student.
When I meant denied an education I was talking about the little black boys n girls that got kicked out if school because of their hair texture. N the schools not allowing them to have hair styles that protects their hair. One boy wasn't allowed to graduate useless he cut his locs.
My friend once said, "the only privilege in the world right now is being born American." And I was like, dang, that's good buddy. I'mma use that.
Yes. I remember having to remind friends (probably still do) that they are American whenever they tried to play some victim/disenfranchisement cards.
Sorry, but let me inform you that people all over the world are saying similar things about THEIR OWN countries------------including some of America's sworn enemies. There is NOTHING remarkable or noble about nationalistic pride. It gives rise to many bloody wars, have you noticed?
You may reproach me for sounding un-American, but no matter, because I'm not American. Just a friendly neighbor and well-wisher. I do pray for America sometimes.
Here is a verse for you:
(Psalm 24:1) 'The earth is the Lord's, and all it contains; the world, and those who dwell in it.'
The conclusion: we are ALL God's property.
@@jesusislordsavior6343 Here is a verse for you:
(2 Peter 3:16) 'He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.'
Read the Psalm in whole if you want to understand the meaning of it.
@@darbrett1106
Yes, I am familiar with Peter's comment about Paul's writings. I have also followed your recommendation and re-read Psalm 24. Well said, one should consider a verse in its context. But do we really have a disagreement?
I would prefer frank rebuke to innuendo.
If you were to defend American exceptionalism as a doctrine, what would be the foundation of your defense?
Do you deny that hubris and national pride have been the source of many tragic wars?
'For where jealously and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.'
(For the larger context, see James 3:13-4:4 at the very least.)
No doubt you have read Psalm 2 from beginning to end.
Would you chide a person for refusing a partisan stance in the worldly battle of Left vs. Right? Please do not confuse abstention with fence-sitting. But by all means follow your own conscience, and judge me as you see fit.
@@jesusislordsavior6343 Hmm, I feel I should apologize for a such a quick cheeky comment. I think the particular issue I took was that the verse out of it's full context puts a lot of emphasis on ownership, where-as I much prefer the other more imagery around a shepherd or father which implies a lot more intricacy. In a similar vein I think of while I might legally own my dogs, land and house, but it doesn't end there - the much more important thing to me is that I'm the caretaker and custodian of all three. I suppose I focused too much on that to really read what you were saying.
If I were to defend American exceptionalism, it certainly wouldn't be modern day America - I certainly believe the early Americans deserve a level of reverence. At one point the concepts America was founded on were revolutionary, but now America has forgotten some of its' founding principles, and other countries have adopted a lot of them. There's not a huge amount that sets America apart from the rest of the developed world - except the sheer size and power of America compared to other nations - which is something that for those of us in other nations who fall under America's protection should probably be a little more grateful form.
I suppose in essence you're right, that the privilege isn't necessarily to be an American - it's to be born into a place where food is plenty, and have an opportunity to meet all of our needs, and make what we will of our lives. It's not an America specific thing, but it is an enormous privilege, but something to be grateful for, not proud of. Something that wherever we are we should work to preserve and improve for everyone still to come - contributions are things I think it's reasonable to be proud of.
AMERICANS.
@RUclips Deleted my Other Account for Mean Comments hey your screen name.... Did they go for your Gmail too.?
Americans are 50% racist because conservatives are racist.
@@just_a_turtle_chad the other 50% are Idiots because they are marxists.
Over 100 million people were murdered under the flag of Marxism ( socialism, communism, leninism, Stalinism, Maoism)
Honestly!!!!! The things we worry about here in Nigeria, compared to what they do makes me sad
For now. Uncle Joe will fix that.
Sometimes, when a cop, stranger, etc. treats me like crap, I wonder if it's because I'm Black. But not only do I recognize that I don't know this for sure, I also do not wonder if they did it because they're part of a "system of racism" that our country operates under, because it's not.
Well growing up in a homogeneous country when people treat me like crap, I just think they are a**holes. Since I came to America, a multicultural country, I tend to be conscious of the differences in figures and color. I mean it is understandable I had grown up around and see only people who has similar figures as me. So when people here treat me like crap, I was like is it because I look different. It was a fleeting thought as I realized they are just the same a**holes. Sure we look different, but human be human. There will always be a jerk out there who will use any mean to hurt you.
"Saying goodbye to your wife.
Saying hello to your girlfriend. "
I laughed out loud at that one.
Good one!
I had someone recently tell me I'm privileged to have the life I am blessed with. Yeah, well I remember being negative in the bank; couldn't wait to get away from using food-stamps and the feeling of shame in-so-far as going to great lengths to quickly perform the "obstentiously yellow card" swipe from wallet through terminal; getting up at 4 am to be at work by five; not having weekends off; raising a family all the while; following the necessary steps to be admitted into city college and then earning high marks in my courses whilst taking care of life's responsibilities; putting my application together to be accepted into a state college to study engineering; staying up until 3 or 4 am to finish a tough final project and then returning for a final at 8 am; taking out student loans so I could finish before my Pell Grant ran out; applying for scholarships and paying down consumer debt; studying for and then taking exams for professional licensure, etc.
I know I had some help along the way, and the grace of God almighty, but, if I'm privileged, then many are spoiled rotten in their "safe spaces."
All I hear is victim
All I hear is someone that pushed themselves to the limit, did the hard work & is now reaping the rewards.
The easy path leads to a hard life
The hard path leads to an easy life
You choose wisely!☺️
When your whole life has built upon privilege, equality seems unjust
well said..
Preach baby
Huh, that doesn't even make sense, maybe it sounds profound to the other two, but it's not, depending on what you're trying to say I think it's really bad grammar too. I'm not a grammar nazi, but when it causes your statement to possibly mean two things it's not good
@Commie Boy
So you're agreeing that white people have had privilege and that they (white people) think that aiming for equality is unjust? And just a heads up, equality and equity are different.
04:45 - We need more comedians on PragerU.
I recommend you introduce yourself to "The Babylon Bee." You're welcome!
I felt very privileged coming from a long line of Irish/Italian tenement living in Jersey City, NJ. Especially watching my father leave to pump gas for minimum wage and watching my mom cry over how the bills would get paid.
No one cares dude pull yourself up by your bootstraps
I have "Combat Veteran" privilege, but that comes with a big price tag that many are not willing to pay.
Thank you so much for your service! 🇺🇸💙🙏🏻😻
@@victoriarotter thank you so much
Thank you very much!
As one combat vet to another, Thank you for your service. RVN 66-70
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That Marty guy was smart.
“Majority of people belong to some kind of minority groups”
- I agree.
Truth. It's about division, nothing more.
My privilege: I've been healthy enough to work since I was 12, worked my way through undergrad and law school, paid my own way with no loans, with a logical brain that understands and can decode a ridiculous tax code.
They really shouldnt call it a white privilege, more like black misfortune.
When I became of driving age, my father had “the talk” with me. He told me how to behave, what to do and what not to do if ever pulled over in my car. My father explained to me that officers have been shot at and even killed when pulling someone over, so they are carefully watching your every move. Dad said to immediately roll down my window when I pull over, then keep my hands on the steering wheel where they can be seen at all times. If I need to reach into my glovebox or purse for my ID or car registration, FIRST ask the officer if I can and tell him where it’s located before you reach for it and move slowly when doing so. When dad told me this as a teen, I didn’t get mad or think his advice was lame, it made perfect sense.
This is advice I passed along to my sons. If we had been black, then it may be a thought that crossed my mind it’s what we have to do because of systemic racism towards our people of color, but we are not black.
We are white.
The way you carry yourself, behave and your attitude matters a lot in all circumstances. No matter your race.
I know a guy who was a great pick pocket until he got caught and was sent to jail for a year. He got out early and then became a politician. Now he is allowed to legally pick pockets. THAT is privilege.
“driving while black” lmfao
I went from being upper middle class to being on welfare at the age of 11 in the mid 60's. Food Stamps ... Mom was an alcoholic so guess where the money went. Moved to Low income housing. Teachers treated the low income differently. A slew of men came through the home. Hiding from the welfare worker all the fun stuff. I got out by joining the military and then going to college. Where I had a family I had to accept assistance. Yes, I ate Government Cheese!!!!! I hated the monthly reports to the food stamp office on my income. When I started making enough money where the food stamp where not worth the hassle ($75), I went off food stamps. The case worker tried to talk us out of it but I was firm. We survived.....I think that is why I like Adam Corolla so much. We have both Been there and done that!
I am disabled and on disability and I live in a 1970's mobile home that has had some updates and it is on land that is almost paid off. I thank God every day because I have a disability income, home, family, and I am alive. We need to be thankful for what we have not what we don't have. America is the greatest country in the world.
Democrats, that's who.
Americans are fighting along every racial line.
Meanwhile Russia and China are like, “when are we gonna clap America”
Nah Russia only Cares about Eastern Europe. Not so much about America
@@paulghencea9037 Russia client of China. Chinese strategema: Kill by stranger knife.
Only in their dreams. The second an outside force /country tries to take us, we will unite and overcome them.
@@viciouswindstalkers They wouldn't try to invade, they are not that crazy yet. However they try to crush the economy layer by layer invading other countries and feeding them with communist propaganda.
@Son of the Creator Trying your hand at some anti-Semitism? These are the places that oppressed the Jews and are united in destroying Israel. Not controlled by them. I don't think you're living true to your "name"; the Creator loves the Jews.
How did you guys get so close to the point and miss it 💀
To die, and that wills be when he inst give spurns the arrows of the rub; for in than flesh is heir current with that the under in the to be, to bear to gread of ressor's calamity opposings and scorns, whips and thus their the haveller in thus coil, must give us ressor's wrong a we hue oppresolution. To dispriz'd contumely, this quieturns the proubler 'tis the with the under when we end those in the arms more; fortal country from who would fard those in the pause. To be, the ills be with and, but to HATE SOCIALISM!!
they literally have no braincells
Please explain then since we all missed it I guess 🤔
I've actually thought a lot about the first idea in this video. I've had a lot of REALLY bad experiences with the police that seem to have no motivation behind them and you couldn't seem to understand why they would treat me or my family that way. It got me thinking... "If I or my family were a person of color in this situation, would we have assumed that it was because the police were being racist?"
The South American dream is living in North America
That’s because of the harm that the U.S. has done to Central and South American through imperialism. The U.S. had to plunder and take advantage of other countries to become as wealthy as it is today.
@@trentschwartz2881 What imperialism bro? Corrupt politicians and laziness culture are the real reasons south america is f*ck*d up
@@NikilanRz en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_involvement_in_regime_change_in_Latin_America
Preach! I absolutely love Adam. ❤️❤️❤️
That is why I'm proud to be American, Asian American to precise
I'm glad to you're proud, but like the rest of us, you're American, there's no need to add anything to it. The leftist idea that we need to hyphenate our race onto our nationality only serves to divide us.
Thank you
@@dannygreen7473 Asian isn't a race, and im pretty sure people regardless of political beliefs say "African-American", "Asian-American", "Native-American", so on and so forth.
Interesting how Carolla and Kimmel ended up being opposites on such topics....
The Left is about demanding more from others.
The Right is about demanding more from yourself.
Which side do you think will create a happier & more prosperous society?
Best comment yet
"The main issue with the left, is that it always comes the point when you have spent everything the others could give."
Systemic racism exist tho...
@@kingvegetakinggoku2008 Please tell me how it could in a country that elected a black man for president, twice.
@@GilMichelini do you know what systemic racism is? Are you trying to be stupid? Systemic racism doesn’t mean black people cant make it, it means blacks people have to WORK HARDER than with people to make it
Ive been "profiled" and have had plenty of "getting to know you" stops...some police were super polite....and others were total jerks to me. Regardless of how I was treated I always responded with yes/no sir, had all of my vehicle paperwork in order (current reg and ins), no outstanding tickets or warrants, kept my hands visible, told the officer what I was doing with my hands when reaching for my DL and paperwork and obeyed every command I was given....and in EVERY situation I've been cut loose and sent on my way. Just because you have a bad experience or someone is a d*ck to you...doesnt mean the world or that person is racist...it might just mean they're a d*ck...
That kid was me in EUROPE.
Homeless for teenage years.
Was stopped by cops but was obeying the law and was respectful so got away every time. When my black friends started dressing nice, especially suits, they said the cops NEVER stopped them. So they realised that they had to change their clothes and behaviour to avoid trouble and they did.
We got out of poverty and are i dare to say little successful.
Girls and blacks I know are actually even more successful since to get a job I landed I had to study and work hard for years while the team trained got the job without any major effort, we just needed to diversify our team for the sake of diversity because otherwise we would be criticised.
So whenever I’m told about my “white privileges” I do want ask. Where do I apply to finally get it? But unfortunately I’m told that I “had it all my life and can’t see it and won’t see it”.
Sorry for the rant. I feel like this PC cult-ure is a global social experiment to test the beliefs and morals and how is it possible to break it.
PragerU please put more uplifting positive videos. The world needs positivity. Ranting, even though true kills the spirit.
If you are a first generation born in the US, you know everything your parents sacrificed to get here.
People rioting are ungrateful and have never traveled to a 3rd world country to know how good they have it here.
Thoughtful and precise. Thank you n
It’s really sad that we got to the point of defining skin color as a privilege.
At the age of 12 I was the oldest of 5 siblings. My Father ran away with a Bank Teller and Mom had never worked before. Child support back in the 70's wasn't like it is today. I remember we were on Welfare and food stamps, and Mom was working 2 jobs, then at age 14 I started working to support the family. But we all survived and are doing well now. Why? Because we were raised to work hard and have good morals. We were spanked when we got out of line and punished for doing stupid shit. America is a place ANYONE can make it, the only prerequisite is that you have to WANT TO.
My privilege is my great-grandparents got on a ship and started a new life in America. They suffered so that their descendents wouldn't grow-up in a communist country.
I hate hearing the word privilege cause of how everyone is using it. Nobody is born in the life they have. Poor, Rich, healthy, sickly, etc. Nobody gets to choose who they are. I just treat people how I want to be treated, with respect.
Systemic racism exist tho...
Rich blacks and rich races are more privileged than poor white Americans. People are racist against Germans and they are white so it’s not skin color it’s race. White people are not privileged rich people are. And privileged people still overcome horrible things that all humanity does like illness abuse addiction death. So privileged people suffer as well and we need to stop labels if people we don’t even know.
@@rachrad13ify people are racist against Germans??? What. There is your mistake, you said RICH BLACK vs POOR WHITE. Why not Rich white vs rich black?
@@rachrad13ify race and class are together. When black people went through slavery and Jim Crow they got a huge amount of the countries wealth, things don’t change like that
That was amazing! It needs to be a commercial run on every station!
I have been saying this my whole life. My father grew up in crappy circumstances without family wealth (which is a big lie people keep saying holds you back). He’s been pulled over for having a tail light out or just random other crap by over zealous cops. (We love cops by the way and prefer them being over zealous rather than blowing off stuff they find suspicious.) He is as white as can be. He worked hard, finished college in his sixties and owns an expensive home in a great neighborhood now after doing “menial labor” at a blue collar job his entire life. That is with several health crisis (including cancer) and other things along the way.
Instead of teaching people to blame others and tell them that one particular part of them holds them back, why don’t we empower people by saying the truth! We all have aspects we have to overcome and everyone can be a jerk for some reason or other. Even me!
am so lost 😂 and my weak english not helping me much here damn!!
I'm a pretty privileged gall now that I think about it. I go to a really good school, I have a loving family, I'm a middle class citizen living in a good neighbourhood, and you could say that the only bad situations that I've faced is when my dad became redundant 4 years ago and familial issues. Other than that, I'm doing well. Being brown and female hasn't stopped me from having a good life. I'm so grateful.
Again why do they premiere these on Monday morning and not over the weekend when more people can watch it???
I thought Monday through Thursday were prime times to post content as most people are out and about Saturday and Sunday or getting ready to go out and about on Fridays
Because they can. 🥴
Because Conservatives are racist
Because they are RACISTS.🤣😂🤣😂
@@just_a_turtle_chad 🆘 help me I'm going to HELL LIST
Some things you can never underestimate:
1. Powerful peoples willingness to destroy or upend to to win or be seen as right.
2. Powerless peoples desperation to destroy or upend to win or be seen as right.
3. Power peoples ability to manipulate the people in 2.
4. Powerless peoples inability to acknowledge or accept that they are being manipulated by people in 1.
There are kings and there are pawns in this game. It's never been more clear who those chess pieces represent.
Best advice... stop being the kings pawns and focus on reigning in the kings.
My privilege was my dad being a sociopath, my brother has schizophrenia, and I grew up poor and was not taught anything about budgeting. I joined the military at 18 but, got out in 4 years because I was young and thought someone would hand me a job. I worked very hard and got a great job in a few years and built a life for myself. At 45, I trusted in family and friends who I should not have and lost almost everything. I lost my job, apartment, savings and most of my belongings. Now at 51, I've started a new job and rent a room from an older couple. Why am I privileged? Because I live in the United States of America and I can work hard and rebuild my life. I am. I can make choices to do better. There is no "system" to prevent it. I am grateful everyday for this.
Fool me once
My privilege is being blessed with a job, home, and being born free in this nation.
Oh the irony! White privilege allows all of you to deny that White privilege exists. People of color can't be "colorblind" and ignore the discrimination they endure every day. We need to listen to their experiences with empathy and realize economic disparities passed down through the generations are not functions of laziness/personal failure, but something far more complex. In 2019, the median net worth of a White family in the US was $188,200 and that of a Black family was $24,100. That's not to say that there are not poor White families and rich Black families, but the disparity is stunning.
Americans have it better than other third world countries. If people don't like america, they can move somewhere else.
When I was in College a number of years ago, back when people discussed things toward gaining knowledge and enlightenment, before they started to attack people for such discussions. I had a number of conversations with my black friends. And I discovered something that I would tell my friends in hopes that it would help them in life. And that was that I did not wake up as a “white” man, I did not eat as a “white”man, I did not spend my day thinking I was “white”. I simply lived my life, only considering my race when I got into academic discussions on the subject. Though I am “white”, I did NOT define myself as “white”. Or rather, being “white” was not something I considered in my every day life. I don’t mean that I define myself as “purple”, or some other woke silliness like that, no, I am “white”, but being “white” was something I just never really thought about, at least outside of some academic discussion. However, what I realized was that a lot of my friends that were black did define themselves as black. And as you are suggesting, most everything was put through that lens. Not all of my friends, but most of them seemed to constantly remind themselves that they are black. Being black was a defining factor by which they lived their lives, and I believed that that was tragic. Not tragic to be black, but rather tragic to always be considering their color within the scope of everything they do. And moreover allowing that priority to be a filter on how they saw the world. Of course, there are reasons for this, but reasons or not, it is not a good way to live.
Today, I see that others have also noticed that there are people who do not constantly identify with their race (like me), and we see that as a central theme of critical race theory. That zealot faith (critical race theory) preaches that whites should celebrate their race and identify with each other as such, as “white”, to be proud of being “white”, and pretty much everything a KKK grand wizard would preach to his flock back when the KKK was relevant (negatively). But for myself, I don’t want to wake up being “white”, or eat as a “white” man, yes, I am “white”, but I don’t define myself by my whiteness. I don’t think about it at all, other than maybe academically. Let me repeat that, I don’t think about my race in most every aspect of my life. It just is not something I have in my mind when I wake up, or eat, or jog, or shop, or get pulled over for speeding, or whatever else I do. Yet that filthy religion call critical race theory wants me to waste my days pondering on my race. It will be a greater tragedy if we allow critical race theory to segment society into racial compartments rather than break down those walls that divide us.
This is all off the top of my head, so I am trying not to offend anyone, I am just trying to say that it is nice to just be a man, and not have to always qualify myself as a “white” man, I mean, that is what I always did, my race never enters my mind outside of academic discussions. And I wished that for my College friends as well. I wished that they would find comfort in just being a man (or women), without always having to qualify themselves as a black man (or black woman). It doesn’t change the fact that I am white, or they are black, it just removes that qualifier as a filter that often complicates life.
Man. Look at some of these beautiful, appreciative comments...and please count me among them. I don't speak of it, but growing up without often having utilities, meals, a home, transportation, etc, leaving as a teen with no ID or opportunities to engage the workforce and figure it out, being roughed up and thrown in jail so many times or at the wrong end of guns, and all the while having wonderful black/brown friends who had everything they needed and would tell me, "Get it together, man!", just makes all of this recent "race" stuff more bizarre. Praise God for making us all in His image. Thank God for this place where I am now a homeowner, married with a son. God bless PragerU and keep speaking truth in love.
8 years ago, I was broke, had to move into my parent's house, and my employment opportunities were slim to none. I then received what, frankly, I needed the most; a swift kick in the ass to get off it and do something, anything, or I would be homeless. So on the recommendation of said ass-kicker, (To this day, thank you Roger), I went to CDL school and became a Truck driver. It was hard work to learn and do, but I stuck with it and basically became debt-free. Now, I teach new drivers how to do our job and last year, I closed on my first house with one of my sisters, (pay half of the mortgage and the house is occupied when I'm at work).
So yeah, tell me again how this "Privilege" played a part in my own personal success. I could use a good laugh.
All you have to do is look at the lives of the ones complaining. They are self-centered, not God-centered. That's why they are always angry, unhappy, and judgmental. So, what we really have is God Privilege.
Love the video, Love Your Movie 🎥 with Denis Prager “No Safe Spaces” and yes, the stupidity of this country is getting to a point that is unbearable.
God Help Us All🙏🏻✝️
Gratitude for the life we have. Instead of complaining condemning and criticizing. Congrats Adam!!
The problem is not with the people who are trying to get in legally, it is with the people, who hate this country, and won't leave.
I am, Indonesian, i see gratitude, in my Country, and i am less sick, or fat, than before.
Ternyata di Indonesia ada conservatif right wing juga yah.
@@jonatanbarrang4353 yahh, nyasar, waktu kuliah, lihat realita hidup, dst. Ok, bye. Maksudnya nyasar, itu, di internet.
@@jonatanbarrang4353 saya sering kasihan lihat orang miskin di kota saya, karena, ada yang bilang, siapapun, bisa berakhir seperti itu. Benar benar kasihan. Walter, E Williams.
Ya think. An attitude of gratitude works every time.
When my kids complained about something I told them, " you could have been born in a mud hut in Africa "
The thing is, those people are probably more appreciative than us privileged Americans.
My privilege was growing up in both predominantly minority neighborhoods and predominantly white neighborhoods. I’ve lived in urban, suburban , and rural areas. This comes with the privilege of knowing first hand and for certain that there is no such thing as systemic racism. Only people can be racist.
Also there is a distinction of not liking someone’s culture and not likening someone’s race. For example, I’ve met people from urban minority neighborhoods who really don’t like country music and the lifestyle and culture behind it, and I’ve met people from rural and suburban predominantly white areas who really don’t like hip hop music and the lifestyle and culture behind it. This has nothing to with race. There are many people who are from those areas who also don’t like their own culture and popular music they grew up with. So many times when someone calls something racist it’s about the culture not the race.
Beyond culture is the content of your character which is what most people in the world focus on. Sure there are stereotypes, but these stereo types lean heavily on how you dress, how you talk , and behave/carry yourself. They aren’t based on race alone as the left wants you to believe. If someone dresses snd behaves completely differently you will see that race didn’t matter at all.
Great video.
Beautiful explanation Adam thank you!
This didn’t disprove white privilege at all
My privilege is that I learned from my parents to compete with myself, not others. Know the difference between privilege and envy.
Wow dude that's really cool
So I'll just sit here for two days
Ok I will too.
@Bird Truther just watched the video
"Say goodbye to your wife, and hello to your girlfriend."
Hold up
"Let me acknowledge my priviilege and make clear that I'm above you and that my life is better."
Acknowleding privilege is truly one of the most arrogant gestures out there.
The “cis-gender straight white male privilege” that people talk about is that no one ever lowered the bar or cut them any slack.
Nailed it.
4:59
Is that so, eh? I think Canada might have something to say about that.
“What’s his name?.... Marty...?”
Hahaha
damn he got the whole squad laughing
Excellent. Thanks Adam.
Awesome video especially the comment about the girlfriend 🤣
Amen, Thank you Adam and Prager U. I have chosen to write down what I am thankful for and the list keeps on growing! It also makes me realize things I hadn't thought about. Blessed!!!!
Privilege is for those who make it for themselves.
"What disgusts me? That's a perceptive question. By asking it, you reveal that you consider me a man of taste. If you had asked me what I hated, I'm not sure I could have hidden my disappointment at such a banal question. But disgust? That deserves an answer.
It is jealousy that most disgusts me. It's such a petty, self-defeating emotion. I see it every day. Most men look at me and think, "I want what he has." Perhaps one in a thousand thinks, "How can I achieve what he achieved?" He's not jealous - he's motivated. Who knows, we might work together one day. But most men are not like that. They have the desire, but not the initiative. It's like a dog watching you eat and wishing he was a human.
And that's the tragic thing about jealous people. They think they hate me, but really they hate themselves. Because deep in their hearts they know they're too lazy to fight for their dreams."
- Denton Patreus, A Fireside Chat with Serena, 3302
From Elite: Dangerous.
Don't hate. Emulate! 🙂
@@BettyWhite2171 That is putting it simply.
“You said goodbye to your wife.... you said hello to your girlfriend.....”
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
"Kiss my girlfriend while I drink your beer!"
Hahaha! You’re welcome.
I am an Asian immigrant and my only privilege is being an American. What a bless to be in this country.
This was great. Thank you Adam n Prager U
We all need to stop thinking so dam much about nothing. When I say nothing I mean all the minutia of life , worry about where you’re going , what you’re doing and how you can make your life better and the lives of those around you! #stopthebullshitthinking.
Haha don’t think CONSUME CONSUME MEDIA DONT THINK DONT THINK DONT THINK
Couldn't agree more!
My priviledge was growing up in a rich, capitalistic society, not a poor society ruled by socialism. Future generations may not share the privilege I have 😕
Confucius: When you see the good in others, try to learn it; when you see the bad, ask yourself if you have it too.
PragerU: we are better than everyone else in every aspect, so stop complaining and show some gratitude.
best country in the world? whats the justifications? because FREEDOM
Thank you, Adam!! 👍👍👏👏🇺🇸❤
Yeah, you're privileged if you have the luxury to not think about your race. If you start out poor and became successful, no one's saying it didn't take hard work, but it sure helps to have privilege. In fact, when liberals talk about privilege, they aren't saying you're rich or powerful. They are in fact talking about something social, something that Adam Carolla refuses to understand or is simply lying about.
For example, your resume is more likely to get looked at by a potential employer if you have a white-souding name, like, say, Adam, than a black-sounding name, like Jamal.
Source(one of many): cos.gatech.edu/facultyres/Diversity_Studies/Bertrand_LakishaJamal.pdf
For another example, you are more likely to get pulled over if you are black, and more likely to get searched, even though you are less likely to have drugs, guns, or other contraband. That disparity disappears at night, when the race of drivers is no longer clear to cops. No one has ever said all pullovers are because of racism, but there is a racial issue in the system that targets black people more.
Source: www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2020/may/black-drivers-more-likely-to-be-stopped-by-police.html
The reason people try to get into America is that America and other western nations have destroyed much of the world, including Congo and Bangladesh, in order to steal their resources and labor. Slavery, colonialism, CIA-backed coups, invasions, funding of terrorist groups... The USA and Europe have done it all, and that is in part tied to their racism. They are the most powerful nations on earth, and they treat non-whites outside of their countries even worse than they treat their own. What a stupid argument on PragerU's part.
Very timely with the California teacher screaming racist rants at a Hispanic officer just doing his job.
ruclips.net/video/4LSfA9YvNYw/видео.html
This is the clip...
The only privilege a person can have is critical thinking. If you can understand a problem from multiple angles besides your own, you're someone who is capable of ignoring a victim-based narrative that weakens the mind and your ability to tap into your true potential is made available to you.
My privilege is being raised by God fearing parents who still lead me to this day. Thank you God
Adam Carolla? Cool.
One of my favorite actors was asked, how can we stop this whole racist thing?
Being a brilliant mind that he is, said and I quote "quit talking about it, ignore it" it will simply go away - Morgan Freeman
It stayed in my mind too. The more I look at the damage of constantly bringing racism (especially fake) on the table, the more I realize the wise old man is so damn right.
Well put. Had a LOT of horrible bosses that i will never forget how horrible they are. Sometimes they thought it was their JOB to be horrible.