I have a question... what can women do to help guys along with finding their true selves? If there is anything we can do. Thanks very much for addressing this topic.
The wikileaks video that came out several years ago with a helicopter was shooting down unarmed people in the streets came a really big news thing The soldier that pulled the children out of the van lives here in Wichita Kansas and I've heard him speak a few times. He talked about how he was feeling He's going through all these emotions and his comrades didn't care they humiliated him called him names and all kinds of stuff when he was thinking about those kids like his kids. If you can listen to him speak he went through the same thing even went back to Iraq to see those two children and the mother was so thankful that he saved them but it was sad that the boy that he's saved and some years later was killed in car bomb that went off
I have proudly served in the United States Army and achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. Over my 34 years of service, I experienced significant events like the end of the Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom. I am appalled by the current state of our nation. It is unacceptable that, after dedicating my life to protecting the Constitution and defending the United States against all enemies, both foreign and domestic, we are now confronting widespread corruption and the frightening prospect of presidentially sanctioned violence. We deserve better than this.
I fully agree and I’m also a retired disabled veteran who never saw combat, however I respect your courage and dedication to your oath and standing by that oath, I also am floored that over half our nation elected a convicted felon as our commander in chief who has never served and a person who despises any veteran that is captured or killed, as for those veterans and current military members who voted for trump I look at this jester as them spatting on the graves of every American who fought and died for our country, as of November 5th 2024 I no longer except jesters of “Thank You For Your Service” I will reserve that honor until after the criminal is no longer in our WH.
True. I honestly believe their brains cannot process empathy or kindness. It feels like weakness to them so it scares them. And when people (or animals) are scared, they lash out at everything.
I understood it this way: you don’t have to put on a Fake masculinity to seem tough to others. The Norm should bê to have feelings which makes you a real man.
The problem with empathy is that it requires you to stop, wait, listen and think. It requires a certain level of intelligence which sadly is not available to every person.
the maga maniacs are addicted to the cortisol feedback loop.. they live for the excitement of the next opportunity to argue, incite people, and be hateful.. I, too, have been trying to get inside the minds of these ppl 🤣 there is actually a lot of good research on the nature of haters lol
My husband was killed in combat in Vietnam when we were 21. With 2 girls under 15 months. A 21 gun salute never leaves your body. Death is real. Hate is real. Empathy and love are also real. Hate eats you up from the inside out. Love and empathy nourishes you. Strive for the nourishment
I weep for you and your daughters. I was born in the Army with a father who was there for 2 years. I empathize with all my fellow 'military dependants' and understand the grievous price most of us paid for living this role.
My late husband was Delta. He once told me that killing someone whether it's by accident, in defence, your mission or job, or murder, it leaves a scar. The look in his eyes when he told me he had a lot of scars broke my heart. Those war hawks or armchair masculinity mongers sadly don't know from which they speak.
It’s funny how all leftists are either veterans or a family member who telepathically communicates with one. All of the stated “veterans” are super elite. Virtually none of them were ordinary servicemen. Hint: We don’t say the things you suburban lefties say on social media. None of us are hailing from progressive families living in exclusive suburban gated communities. We tend to be right of center. SEALs, Green Berets, Delta, PJs, etc… are a very tiny portion of the military. The bulk of veterans are working skilled trades related jobs (everything from electricians to diesel mechanics or health care related specialties). Overall we aren’t even 2% of the population!
Listen to his niece Dr. Mary Trump.. everything Donald is not and shes seen him since he was in grade school being a old fashioned spoiled antagonistic brat.
The greatest enemy and struggle you will ever have is with yourself. We all live inside our own little bubble of reality, sometimes we even get to connect with others and to share experiences.
All the great spiritual traditions tell you this. The hardest battle is with one’s self. Trump wouldn’t have a clue what that means. Yet he claims to be a Christian and his followers believe him. We have never had a president that lies as much as he does. Not even close.
This is the truth. Perhaps donald, through his own strawman strength, came to show others, in a negative way, what real strength is. Either way... FAFO will be involved.
Coulda, shoulda, don't count you have to deal with "is" "will" literally "HOW" are the people of America going to change things when its needed. Now that MAGA is in its going to be very difficult to get them out again. (notice I didnt say trump, MAGA is the long term problem).
Empathic people don't take people's rights away, leave them to go homeless, get sick or starve. Empathic people do not want to control others, preferring to let them decide for themselves. If you are an empath, you can be sure you are not a fascist.
Empathetic people get steamrolled and relegated to the background by the sociopaths and psychopaths that end up running everything. You can't be empathetic to people who cannot feel shame. We even have proof of their lack of empathy with COVID. They still to this day, do not understand that the masks were to protect others. They cannot take something like COVID seriously until they are affected. Save your empathy for the homeless and starving kids, MAGA isn't worth it and they suck
The Austrian Painter had empathy and ruled a fascist nation; true, it was empathy towards animals but my point stands. Empathy is not an end-all, be-all counter to fascism but apathy towards your fellow man sure lays the foundation.
He's also a sociopath and therefore he can't sympathize and he feels nothing! He could care less what happens to anyone that voted for him, he lied and used them to get elected so now he's done with them and he never liked most people in his base anyway they are just a means to an end!!
I truly believe trumps dad made him the way he is. His dad thought Donald could do no wrong and made sure he knew that until he died. Trumps mom didn't like him and neither did his sister the judge. His dad fed into Donald's narcissistic sociopath being his entire life.
I'm just so disgusted with this country 🤬🤬🤬 and the fact half of these people are ok with the violence... These people don't care. It's really sickening!! 🤬🤬🤬
I'm a combat vet of Iraq, Navy Corpsman assigned to US Marines during the First Battle of Fallujah. I can't believe this path our Nation is about to go. We need to do everything in our power to correct course. Against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
My Dad was a sniper in WW2 and I want to thank you for everything you're saying and for your service. My Dad was a wreck when he came home. We lived in Idaho and my family hunted but I never saw my Dad pick up a gun and he wouldn't hunt. He was pretty broken and it was really hard on my brothers and my Mom and me. These people are a bunch of cowards with bone spurs in their foot. My favorite cousin was killed in Viet Nam when we were barely 20. Ask me why I absolutely hate these cowards who are rich beyond imagination and full of machinations to ruin the world. Although I am a 76 year old white woman with cancer I am absolutely with you and your lighting the truth with your words and all you do. Thank you again for your service I can see how it has hurt you and I can't help but cry.
My dad would've been about your age, medivac copilot in 'Nam. I have more respect for the military than the party that chose the most disrespectful draft dodger they could've found while crowing about loving and respecting the military. Two faced snakes hatch from the same clutch of eggs.
As someone who never joined bc I was advised not to, I agree, the war mongers don’t go themselves they sign other ppl to their deaths. CCR and Fortunate Son. Captain Bone Spurs is a pos.
I've been married for 40 years...when we were first dating, we went to a Movie rental store...walking out there was a homeless man shivering sitting on the curb...my (then fiance) thought I was crazy giving him my coat. I told him I have 3 more at home🤷♀️... we've been married as I said over 40 years... but we both still think like that... some have the ability to be empathetic... some don't have the ability...🤦♀️
@@lynnallen1242 thank you for being a decent human being Ms. Allen, I am so damned sorry that your husband has not experienced letting go of hate, fear, selfishness and self-described victimhood. I am very, very sad and sorry for you.
Man, I've been saying for 30 years that the primary difference between conservatives and progressives is the basic ability to empathize with other human beings and conceptualize any alternative point of view from their own. This is a great message.
So true. There are many differences between the left and right. The right keeps their head in the sand and they DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT want to hear any other point. So many are down right volatile. I know both sides do bad things, but I'm appalled that the right justifies the riot on Jan 6, where police and others were over powered, hurt and killed. To take away the rights of women and how minorities are treated is just despicable. Imagine, being a minority walking out the front door wondering if the police are going to attack you for no reason. Imagine living like that? When JFK, RFK, and MLK were murdered, my parents became Democrats. Imagine your own government and others having a hand in the murders of these people.
I agree totally with your thoughts on this political and social matter. I simplified my characterization of the differences between democrats and republicans with this simple phrase, "It's we vs. the me."
I've been saying it for more than double that. I never took the thirty pieces of silver. Now I'm still here, warm, and happy. The days you wish for will come to pass. . . .
I just came from watching a bit of Jamie Lee Curtis discussing on the news the Palisades fires and how she was encouraging people to post FACTS so she could find out what was actually happening. She said "say what you mean and mean what you say, but don't say it mean." She went on to discuss how language is losing its meaning and we have to protect it at all costs. Totally lines up with this and how important it is to be able to correctly communicate to one another.
That's why we appreciate the videos that are not divisive argumentative raging in order to make people take sides and become also raging. All mass media, mostly the left is responsible for causing this destruction and the power behind January 6th he could not have instructed his followers. Please don't follow any news channels that show big news channels that insights hatred and division with video coverage of him to which he gets to have a platform to respond to the anger and insults thrown at him, making him stronger by looking pitifully persecuted... Making him a poor little victim that needs protection from his followers.. division is what causes our demise... Truly intelligent people know not to argue where the brick wall therefore making a spectacle of hate. I truly blame the left for the demise of our country.
There are still plenty of men - and women - like that here in the USA. Don't give up on us. After all, Trump did NOT win 50% of the popular vote, and many millions of voters for some reason or other decided not to vote at all in the 2024 elections. Things can swing around quickly. Remember this: In the 2020 election, President Biden won the popular vote by 7 million over Donald Trump. Trump didn't win a "mandate" in the 2024 election by eeking out a "victory" with 2 million popular votes in JUST THE RIGHT STATES. He's already causing deep regret in hundreds of thousands of people who voted for him. Democracy is always at risk, and always a chance. We don't give up because we lost an election, and because of how our Congress is structured in the Constitution, Trump won't be able to get his way on a majority of things he is told to do by his billionaire masters.
I really don't think Trump has ever felt empathy. Unfortunately, I also dont believe he is capable of feeling empathy. Kudos to you, Cory. You are very wise. And, thank you Ben, for creating this podcast for us ❤
18 year old from swing state NC here I voted for Trump also voted red up and down the ballot this past election and after watching these videos for the past couple days I realized what a mistake I made I want to thank you Ben and all of you at the network for showing me the truth how evil the orange devil is we must all unite and defeat this evil I hope you can all forgive me for voting for him I want to truly make this country great again and that means voting blue no matter where you are and what kind of election it is we must all stay united during these dark times and Ben will be our light guiding us through Thank you Meidas Touch crew!
Thankful you have found your way. But you and people like you have just made this world a evil place. Share your story please. Start with the people that you are close to.
Corey... you made me cry. I believe my marriage to an incredibly talented man, in so many facets of life, finally ended after 23 years, because he lacked empathy. My tears started when you said "I believe the secret to a happy marriage is empathy." I hope your story can open the eyes of men, & all people entrenched in the MAGA world. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. In my eyes, you are a man of TRUE strength & courage. Wishing you & your wife all the best life has to offer. 💞
As a Man we need to show who we really are, not the MachoMen MAGA-CULT that TRUMP and ELON MUSK WANT TO IMPLEMENTED TO THE AMERICAN MAN. NO I KNOW WHY TO MANY WHITE MAN IN THE STREETS USING DRUGS.
@@tammiebroggins …. When I see all the welcome home videos… The surprising of Mum’s dad’s wife’s children … they make me really sad because all I can think of the people who didn’t get to experience this. My heart breaks and I don’t say this lightly… Although my son made it home it took him years to really come home…😭😭😭 (((HUGS))) to you and your family
Bless you. It's never easy when someone doesn't come home. My mom's first husband didn't come home from Vietnam and that was always with us. Never forgotten....
This is the oldest tenet from philosophers, religious leaders and many many great thinkers. Unfortunately, it is the one thing that is so hard to convince people to do.
Cory is spot on...I am also a combat infantry soldier veteran (Vietnam) and it took me a long time to get my thoughts in line with what he has done. Fortunately it did not take tangling with the law for me to get my head straight...There is a serious lack of empathy in this country - no actually this world. The use of language is critical to going down the wrong path in life. MAGA feeds on language - and it is an evil negative path...
My God, I cannot understand how you couldn't see the devastation this present administration has caused. Trump is a strong man as many Presidents before him have been. He has to be tough on the world stage so we can avoid any more war. Trump hates war; I sincerely hope you educate yourself on who this man & the folks in his administration are. I know about war, I lived the horror of abuse with my first husband, a Nam ranger. I'm sorry for what you went thru, Trump is trying to make sure young folks don't have to go thru what you've been thru, believe that.
Semper Fi mate, I was fortunate enough to have been assigned to the MARDET USS ENTERPRISE at the end of that war and have guilt for watching heavily armed aircraft fly east and return later sometimes baring scars. I have 16-y of service obeying orders but never served in combat, I salute every brother and sister who bare the scars no one can see.
So many of our vets are deeply internally wounded by their experiences. It makes them prey for bad actors. Our vets need proper care for healing and support. 😢
My late husband was in Vietnam and still wimped in his sleep, it would wake me up and I would have to smooth and softly talk to him and let him know he was safe. He did this until the day he died at almost 60 years old. We were together for 30 years.
We're still not sure how to help my cousin (SEAL) find his way back to mental health, or at least a better quality of life. It's so hard to accept that it's ok to be vulnerable, or that getting help isn't a sign of weakness, but of strength, especially in a world that still often pigeonholes men in the role of protector/provider. I wish we would hold up as role models more examples of men accepting help, ceding power, nurturing, & having work/life balance, instead of narrowing our concept to something that resembles toxic masculinity. Our vets especially deserve better.
Biden has been such an inspirational President. He has empathy, cares about fellow Americans, and has done a tremendous job during his presidency. Now, where do we go?
@ it has to do with his abuse of his own DOJ. I will agree he has been inspirational! He inspired millions to vote for Trump. Just as Carter begat Ronald Regan Biden begat Donald Trump.
Being a vet doesn’t mean you’re a good person or smart! This vet is a good guy who did his duties and mentally paid for it. Glad he got through it and is doing the good deeds with the help of his savior. His wife. ❤
I learned a lesson long ago on the gradeschool playground as to why the bully wins.. I stood up to the bully and we were both punished, i saw no justice.. having empathy for the bully.. is not justice..now we see in the extreme , the bully being given the keys to justice to be used as his tool to establish a Dictatorship over HIS playground.
For several years now, I've been trying to understand HOW a U.S. military person could become a maga/trump supporter, and after listening, Mr. Hargraves allowed me to put a piece in the puzzle, which is, the degradation of people that permits them to view life with little value. Yes, even (or especially) within the military. All makes sense. If the Congress and Garland would have TRULY followed the Constitution, the P.O.S. we know as trump, would NEVER been allowed to take advantage of this demoralization.
Degradation and vilification is what Hitler did to the Jewish people in Europe that ultimately led to stealing their property, rounding them up into ghettos, then deporting them to concentration camps and murdering them en masse. It's what Putin did to justify attacking Ukraine (he called the Ukrainians Nazis). It's a never-ending story all over the world and now #45 is doing it in America.
However, it all starts with the regular citizen voters. If americans would spend any time to actually check out the people they vote for, we would not have an entire party of self serving, spineless, amoral sycophants representing us who have cowered to one of the most abhorrent beings to have ever been grunted out of an orangutan.
We definitely need more folks like this brave man preaching empathy and actually confronting your problems than hiding behind a wall of toxic ideology.
When my son came home from an 11 months service in Afghan 😢😢 ( Field medic) Then about 12 months later he went and did an upgrade for his medical which took him about two years to do… And I’ll never forget one afternoon we were talking about what was the best thing he got out of his course… He said to me… I got my EMPATHY back …. I will never forget that as long as Ilive… I looked at him and said, what are you talking about?… and he explained it and my heart cried.😢😢 And I know exactly what you were speaking about…
Yes. It’s too easy to look at certain people and not see human beings. The difference is that was forced upon this young man and your son, while it was manipulated into these MAGAts for centuries.
Watch them BLAME THE IMMIGRANTS, THE BLACK PEOPLE, The LATINOS, THE HAITIAN PEOPLE, THE DEMS. 😂 HE DID THE CRIME WE DIDN'T. HE WANTS OUR FREEDOM TAKEN BECAUSE HIS IN A WHIM 😢😮. What KINDA WACK CRAZY 😧 PERSON AND PEOPLE SUPPORT THAT IS THAT ?😢
Aw too bad the sentencing has been postponed pending a appeal from Supreme Court. So Fri verdict is not going to happen. Trump is not a felon until sentencing happens. Liberal snowflakes are going to cry ...
@@Chris-bn5xgI just pay attention and I know what I’ve seen. Some people have no idea what others go through in this country. They do live in a bubble and they are selfish, otherwise they would for someone other than the control freaks on the right. And yes, people that vote for tRump are hateful.
20+ year retired Army vet, 2 tours to Iraq, 4 to the stand. Thank you for promoting empathy. I always ask those demonizing people, which one of 'those people ' are not one of God's children?
Thank you Ben for bringing my brother to your show; as a follow veteran and Native American male, l want to hear more from his testimony. We are always here, army use us as scouts and we fight in their wars. I came from two parent family and my dad was white and my mother from the Omaha tribe in Nebraska. My father loved our ways, he was adopted from many tribes. He loved boxing and a boxing coach. One of my thoughts from my dad, he shared with us and encouraged us to be Omaha. We lived in the city and experienced life off the reservation; l encouraged my brother to pray and share your testimony. Women in our culture are sacred like our children.
We all do stupid things when we're young. The fact that you changed your life around( with the help of your wife) is saying something good about you. Thank you for your service and hope you and yours have a great 🎊.
I want to add thank you to Cory's wife and thank you all for letting love fill your hearts. I am trying very hard to not hate Americans right now. It is very difficult to feel empathy towards you, but I know I must not feed the monster. Let us be patient and steadfast and not give up on fellow human beings.
Narcissists don't have empathy. Millions of people (victims & survivors) around the world suffer in silence and shattered lives from this abuse from a narcissist ie. spouse, parent, work or just watch the news.
With empathy, you take on their perspective and feelings. If someone is anxious, then you feel anxious. If the other person is in pain, then so are you. As discussed above, if you take on too much of someone else's pain, it can lead to apathy, depression, anxiety, and a lowered desire to help the other person in need.
Now you just witnessed a true man. What he said is the only way forward for a vast group of Americans, that will never be interested in hearing the truth. ❤
attempting to explain to a 90 year old succesful builder and veteran that what the Republicans were denounncing as "woke", was what we used to call empathy and compassion. He said, "I'm more confused than ever ".
God Bless you Sir, and thank you for your service. I'm old..and used to bartend, and I can't tell you how many Vietnam Vets I held while they cried their lil hearts out, while telling me the hell they went through...And it was hell...no question. Thank YOU again.
My past boyfriend held up & took over Panama, and then was sent to the Gulf "after" the Gulf War to fulfill his nine kills ordered by our government. He lived with me for 7 years because he couldn't afford to live on his own. He and his battalion died of the chemicals that were used around them by the US government. He was an anti-war activist here in Los Angeles. He suffered severe PTSD , which I could have had him incarcerated for. He died of cancer in 2019. RIP MJ.
How wonderful to hear from a man who was able to see through his ego. I was married to a Marine who couldn’t love me for my input into our marriage. He had an anger (PTSD) that controlled him. We were married 37 years. A marriage is a lot of work. I miss who I loved and believed in. He isn’t happy in his second marriage… And, I am too old to worry about him, anymore.
I am a Gulf War veteran. I try daily not to swear at DJT! He has no idea what it means to have empathy! Its apparent that his Narcissism is a sickness and its real! literally it is the in ability to have empathy. I have to say the experience of the military trainings I had to go through ( I am female veteran ) were life changing and gave me a different perspective on humanity. But ultimately we have a generation of men who only feel masculinity at the gym and through watching Joe Rogan podcast oh and propaganda FOX NEWS. I hope DJT makes the military or civil service a mandatory 2 year part of being an American citizen. But I won't hold my breath because we can't even get 1/4 of the country to vote. Loved this episode it made me reflect on my own journey. Daily Gratitude to you Ben and friends!
The key is when he said he put himself in someone else’s shoes. Try it sometime. This guy is alright, I’m glad you’re going to have him on more. 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙
I just met a young man at Jiffy Lube who had a really wounded complex. He'd been in the military and said he had PTSD. We chatted for about 30 minutes, and i encouraged him to seek counseling . Your amazing conversation reinforced what I hope happens to him. Thank you so much!!!!
Empathy, the man’s life that ended was at his hands when he stated he looked into his eyes and saw himself in the same scenario. These MAGA racist haters today don’t have that. That is one wish that he is explaining the others don’t have. They see POC and others as less than, animals ect. Thank u , Mr. Hargrave, you are a diamond in the rough. Keep shining.🙏
Thank you, Ben and Cory. As a retired Probation and Parole Officer/Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor, I want to commend you Cory, for your service to our Country, but also just as important, if not maybe most importantly the work you do internally everyday to be who you are. Be good to yourself and those you encounter.
This man is one hundred percent correct. All who are struggling with loss, with drinking instead of thinking about it: anyone down on themself should listen closely to this man & his story a few times over.
Great interview, a new perspective for me to think about. Corey is the kind of real man that we need to promote for young men. Thank you for having him on.❤
I love the fact that Corey said he put himself in his wifes shoes and being told no you don't have control of your decisions.....that's EMPATHY! Thanks Corey!
Damn ! I hate that people only classify a sniper as only taking someone's life. Consider that fact that he saved the lives of other members of the U.S. Military, and protected them with the skills that he learned. And American families were able to see their family members again. And not with a flag draped over a coffin. Thank you, Corey!
@@GatorJ.7122I don't think you understand the "job" as you call it. What do YOU call a skilled marksman who is charged to protect a group against someone aiming his own rifle towards those he has sworn to protect?
Thank you for your service & for your understanding of our constitution that you defended. I wish the ppl spewing hate & using bits & pieces of the constitution to defend violence & the division of our country, actually read & understood it. 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸
Cory Hargraves is a wise young man. I thank God for him and his wife, and for you as well, Ben. Thank you for having Cory on to share his important message on the power of empathy. 🎉
This man truly understands the cause and effect of war. Thank you for sharing a perspective that gets overshadowed by the masses who glorify what it truly means to take a life. Be safe and be well everyone.
Ex Army sniper Corey is brave to face his emotions (our society tells boys to stuff their feelings), analyze them and share it w u on YT. He is a real man, not one hiding behind his insecurities. Thank you, Corey, for your service and for sharing your life w us. I look forward to the continuing part of this conversation 🥰
@@T-Baby-x2z Except we as the public knew that was a lie. An ambassador's wife and secret CIA operative. Informed us that the Letter was a forgery. Then Bush outed her as a spy in an effort to get her killed. So none of us believed Iraq had any WMDs. Which they would have gotten from us to begin with. So that Iraq could destroy Iran.
Those gamers crack me up. I did a tour in Vietnam in an infantry battalion, and in a conversation with a guy years later he proclaimed he had seen enough war movies to understand what we ground pounders went through and felt. I’m sure these MAGA gamers who love to play war games are the same.
Wish this title was a title that my MAGA dad wouldn’t automatically delete if i send it to him. If we are going to make a dent through ideas and practices like empathy, we first need a way in.
Follow Cory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@cfh.unfiltered
Done.
I agree with you Cory from a human stand point and professionally.
I have a question... what can women do to help guys along with finding their true selves? If there is anything we can do. Thanks very much for addressing this topic.
The heart can never ever believe in war but the mind can rationalize why you go to war therefore your heart and mind are not one
The wikileaks video that came out several years ago with a helicopter was shooting down unarmed people in the streets came a really big news thing The soldier that pulled the children out of the van lives here in Wichita Kansas and I've heard him speak a few times.
He talked about how he was feeling He's going through all these emotions and his comrades didn't care they humiliated him called him names and all kinds of stuff when he was thinking about those kids like his kids.
If you can listen to him speak he went through the same thing even went back to Iraq to see those two children and the mother was so thankful that he saved them but it was sad that the boy that he's saved and some years later was killed in car bomb that went off
Empathy is what the right calls woke, sadly.
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They think jesus was carrying a AR and wearing a red maga hat and only wanted the elevation of white Christians
Absolutely right.
damn right - sadly
yep.
I have proudly served in the United States Army and achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. Over my 34 years of service, I experienced significant events like the end of the Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom. I am appalled by the current state of our nation. It is unacceptable that, after dedicating my life to protecting the Constitution and defending the United States against all enemies, both foreign and domestic, we are now confronting widespread corruption and the frightening prospect of presidentially sanctioned violence. We deserve better than this.
Thank you, sincerely. 🤝
Nixon at his worst couldn't have possibly imagined how bad it would get, so much for the centuries of the American experiment
I fully agree and I’m also a retired disabled veteran who never saw combat, however I respect your courage and dedication to your oath and standing by that oath, I also am floored that over half our nation elected a convicted felon as our commander in chief who has never served and a person who despises any veteran that is captured or killed, as for those veterans and current military members who voted for trump I look at this jester as them spatting on the graves of every American who fought and died for our country, as of November 5th 2024 I no longer except jesters of “Thank You For Your Service” I will reserve that honor until after the criminal is no longer in our WH.
congrats!!!! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
You absolutely do deserve better.
Unfortunately narcissists do not and cannot possess empathy
True. I honestly believe their brains cannot process empathy or kindness. It feels like weakness to them so it scares them. And when people (or animals) are scared, they lash out at everything.
@@deirdrenugent1887 Exactly. It's the defining characteristic.
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I understood it this way: you don’t have to put on a Fake masculinity to seem tough to others. The Norm should bê to have feelings which makes you a real man.
The problem with empathy is that it requires you to stop, wait, listen and think. It requires a certain level of intelligence which sadly is not available to every person.
I think everyone can learn but it can't be taught in a traditional sense.
The most kind empathetic people on Earth have Downs Syndrome. The most cruel are usually pretty intelligent.
the maga maniacs are addicted to the cortisol feedback loop.. they live for the excitement of the next opportunity to argue, incite people, and be hateful.. I, too, have been trying to get inside the minds of these ppl 🤣 there is actually a lot of good research on the nature of haters lol
@@sagesufferswell Hard to teach to an adult. It should be instilled at a young age.
It is completely unavailable in most maga cultists, which is why trump loves these people so much.
My husband was killed in combat in Vietnam when we were 21. With 2 girls under 15 months. A 21 gun
salute never leaves your body. Death is real. Hate is real. Empathy and love are also real. Hate eats you up from the inside out. Love and empathy nourishes you. Strive for the nourishment
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I weep for you and your daughters. I was born in the Army with a father who was there for 2 years. I empathize with all my fellow 'military dependants' and understand the grievous price most of us paid for living this role.
Beautifully said!
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My late husband was Delta. He once told me that killing someone whether it's by accident, in defence, your mission or job, or murder, it leaves a scar. The look in his eyes when he told me he had a lot of scars broke my heart. Those war hawks or armchair masculinity mongers sadly don't know from which they speak.
Trump is trying to get us out of wars. Biden is crossing all the red lines russia sets up.
It’s funny how all leftists are either veterans or a family member who telepathically communicates with one. All of the stated “veterans” are super elite. Virtually none of them were ordinary servicemen.
Hint: We don’t say the things you suburban lefties say on social media. None of us are hailing from progressive families living in exclusive suburban gated communities. We tend to be right of center. SEALs, Green Berets, Delta, PJs, etc… are a very tiny portion of the military. The bulk of veterans are working skilled trades related jobs (everything from electricians to diesel mechanics or health care related specialties). Overall we aren’t even 2% of the population!
Those arm-chair 'haters/soldiers' don't care .... it's all about $ or getting joy from such rhetoric.
Your husband was 100% correct. He must of been a man of integrity and morals. Delta force are the cream of the crop!
Of course they don’t-but they are macho men and think they know everything!🙄
All hate begins with language. Look at DT’s hate language.
Listen to his niece Dr. Mary Trump.. everything Donald is not and shes seen him since he was in grade school being a old fashioned spoiled antagonistic brat.
tRump spews nothing but HATE & LIES!!!! 😡
Agree he openly shows it
Absolutely, language matters so much. Hate often starts with words, and we all need to be mindful of that. 🌍
@@sethsanderson9699ok so you agree Trump, Kamala and Biden use hate language. Thanks for acknowledging.
Any "Real Man" knows it's harder to conquer yourself then to blame others.
The greatest enemy and struggle you will ever have is with yourself.
We all live inside our own little bubble of reality, sometimes we even get to connect with others and to share experiences.
All the great spiritual traditions tell you this. The hardest battle is with one’s self. Trump wouldn’t have a clue what that means. Yet he claims to be a Christian and his followers believe him. We have never had a president that lies as much as he does. Not even close.
This is the truth. Perhaps donald, through his own strawman strength, came to show others, in a negative way, what real strength is. Either way... FAFO will be involved.
Amen to that.
Wow powerful words
All could've been avoided had he been locked up
Or if Michael Crooks wasn't a dork with glasses
Coulda, shoulda, don't count you have to deal with "is" "will" literally "HOW" are the people of America going to change things when its needed. Now that MAGA is in its going to be very difficult to get them out again. (notice I didnt say trump, MAGA is the long term problem).
Or if the sniper anticipated……movement
The fix was in, and the GOP SCOTUS was never going to allow Trump to be held accountable in a federal court.
He was a sniper BEFORE he started getting in trouble with the law.
Empathic people don't take people's rights away, leave them to go homeless, get sick or starve. Empathic people do not want to control others, preferring to let them decide for themselves. If you are an empath, you can be sure you are not a fascist.
Such a powerful statement-empathy truly is the foundation for understanding and humanity. We need more of it in today’s world. 🙏
"If you are an empath, you can be sure you are not a fascist" So true. Fascist don't care about the other person. They only care about control.
Empathetic people get steamrolled and relegated to the background by the sociopaths and psychopaths that end up running everything.
You can't be empathetic to people who cannot feel shame. We even have proof of their lack of empathy with COVID. They still to this day, do not understand that the masks were to protect others. They cannot take something like COVID seriously until they are affected.
Save your empathy for the homeless and starving kids, MAGA isn't worth it and they suck
The Austrian Painter had empathy and ruled a fascist nation; true, it was empathy towards animals but my point stands. Empathy is not an end-all, be-all counter to fascism but apathy towards your fellow man sure lays the foundation.
@@antinatalope seriously censored content in here...
Empathy is something Trump Wil never have as the malignant narcissisism won't allow it.
He's also a sociopath and therefore he can't sympathize and he feels nothing! He could care less what happens to anyone that voted for him, he lied and used them to get elected so now he's done with them and he never liked most people in his base anyway they are just a means to an end!!
I truly believe trumps dad made him the way he is. His dad thought Donald could do no wrong and made sure he knew that until he died. Trumps mom didn't like him and neither did his sister the judge. His dad fed into Donald's narcissistic sociopath being his entire life.
True.
Point well taken 😢
I'm just so disgusted with this country 🤬🤬🤬 and the fact half of these people are ok with the violence... These people don't care. It's really sickening!! 🤬🤬🤬
I'm a combat vet of Iraq, Navy Corpsman assigned to US Marines during the First Battle of Fallujah. I can't believe this path our Nation is about to go. We need to do everything in our power to correct course. Against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
I agree. Marine vet here.
My Dad was a sniper in WW2 and I want to thank you for everything you're saying and for your service. My Dad was a wreck when he came home. We lived in Idaho and my family hunted but I never saw my Dad pick up a gun and he wouldn't hunt. He was pretty broken and it was really hard on my brothers and my Mom and me. These people are a bunch of cowards with bone spurs in their foot. My favorite cousin was killed in Viet Nam when we were barely 20. Ask me why I absolutely hate these cowards who are rich beyond imagination and full of machinations to ruin the world. Although I am a 76 year old white woman with cancer I am absolutely with you and your lighting the truth with your words and all you do. Thank you again for your service I can see how it has hurt you and I can't help but cry.
My dad would've been about your age, medivac copilot in 'Nam. I have more respect for the military than the party that chose the most disrespectful draft dodger they could've found while crowing about loving and respecting the military. Two faced snakes hatch from the same clutch of eggs.
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As someone who never joined bc I was advised not to, I agree, the war mongers don’t go themselves they sign other ppl to their deaths. CCR and Fortunate Son. Captain Bone Spurs is a pos.
I hope and pray you recover from your cancer. Wishing you the best of luck with it. ❤
Trump FAKED the bone spurs ... he never had any.
He's right. It boils down to that simple ability to put yourself in the shoes of others and to care.
I've been married for 40 years...when we were first dating, we went to a Movie rental store...walking out there was a homeless man shivering sitting on the curb...my (then fiance) thought I was crazy giving him my coat. I told him I have 3 more at home🤷♀️... we've been married as I said over 40 years... but we both still think like that... some have the ability to be empathetic... some don't have the ability...🤦♀️
@@lynnallen1242 thank you for being a decent human being Ms. Allen, I am so damned sorry that your husband has not experienced letting go of hate, fear, selfishness and self-described victimhood. I am very, very sad and sorry for you.
The golden rule...as simple as that!
Put yourself in DJT's shoes....
Does empathy still work here?
Not for me.
@@DreadX10 you can understand, or forgive, but not condone. In fact, you can still combat those you still feel an understanding
Man, I've been saying for 30 years that the primary difference between conservatives and progressives is the basic ability to empathize with other human beings and conceptualize any alternative point of view from their own. This is a great message.
So true. There are many differences between the left and right. The right keeps their head in the sand and they DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT want to hear any other point. So many are down right volatile. I know both sides do bad things, but I'm appalled that the right justifies the riot on Jan 6, where police and others were over powered, hurt and killed. To take away the rights of women and how minorities are treated is just despicable. Imagine, being a minority walking out the front door wondering if the police are going to attack you for no reason. Imagine living like that? When JFK, RFK, and MLK were murdered, my parents became Democrats. Imagine your own government and others having a hand in the murders of these people.
Absolutely 💯 same here!
No, Conservatives can immediately detect BS and shut it down, Progressives can't cause they on drugs
I agree totally with your thoughts on this political and social matter. I simplified my characterization of the differences between democrats and republicans with this simple phrase, "It's we vs. the me."
I've been saying it for more than double that. I never took the thirty pieces of silver. Now I'm still here, warm, and happy. The days you wish for will come to pass. . . .
Dehumanizing starts with language. Great way to say it. Thank you for your service.
I just came from watching a bit of Jamie Lee Curtis discussing on the news the Palisades fires and how she was encouraging people to post FACTS so she could find out what was actually happening. She said "say what you mean and mean what you say, but don't say it mean." She went on to discuss how language is losing its meaning and we have to protect it at all costs. Totally lines up with this and how important it is to be able to correctly communicate to one another.
Yes, it does start with language, I agree, that was well said!
Absolutely 💯 agree
That's why we appreciate the videos that are not divisive argumentative raging in order to make people take sides and become also raging. All mass media, mostly the left is responsible for causing this destruction and the power behind January 6th he could not have instructed his followers. Please don't follow any news channels that show big news channels that insights hatred and division with video coverage of him to which he gets to have a platform to respond to the anger and insults thrown at him, making him stronger by looking pitifully persecuted... Making him a poor little victim that needs protection from his followers.. division is what causes our demise... Truly intelligent people know not to argue where the brick wall therefore making a spectacle of hate. I truly blame the left for the demise of our country.
UK here. This guy is what we used to look up to as an American.
There are still plenty of men - and women - like that here in the USA. Don't give up on us. After all, Trump did NOT win 50% of the popular vote, and many millions of voters for some reason or other decided not to vote at all in the 2024 elections. Things can swing around quickly. Remember this: In the 2020 election, President Biden won the popular vote by 7 million over Donald Trump. Trump didn't win a "mandate" in the 2024 election by eeking out a "victory" with 2 million popular votes in JUST THE RIGHT STATES. He's already causing deep regret in hundreds of thousands of people who voted for him. Democracy is always at risk, and always a chance. We don't give up because we lost an election, and because of how our Congress is structured in the Constitution, Trump won't be able to get his way on a majority of things he is told to do by his billionaire masters.
Please don't give up on those of us who still embrace our constitutional republic and the rule of law.
me too…old southern usa white lady here…breaks my heart.
We are here. That's who we are. We're confused how everything got so sideways.
I believe it went sideways through faux news messaging. It was divisive, then became pro Russia @@Artemis4Sun
I really don't think Trump has ever felt empathy. Unfortunately, I also dont believe he is capable of feeling empathy. Kudos to you, Cory. You are very wise. And, thank you Ben, for creating this podcast for us ❤
Agree 💯
Trump throwing rolls of Paper towels at flood victims in Puerto Rico, should of spoke volumes to many.
The only empathy trump has shown in my eyes is for The Jan 6 Rioters.
You ever read his niece, Mary's, book: Too Much And Never Enough? After reading it, I can confirm empathy is a foreign concept to him
@@deborahfollowscornell9007 Even that was fake. I bet he's already forgotten about them.
Cory, excellent job turning your life around. Good job, wife, as well. Thank you for your service. High Respects.
Thank you for your service and for seeing maga for what it really is. I appreciate you 💙
Agreed. Much respect to Cory.
Respect, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! 💯✝️❤
We need many men like Cory! What a hopeful story.
He’s amazing!
18 year old from swing state NC here I voted for Trump also voted red up and down the ballot this past election and after watching these videos for the past couple days I realized what a mistake I made I want to thank you Ben and all of you at the network for showing me the truth how evil the orange devil is we must all unite and defeat this evil I hope you can all forgive me for voting for him I want to truly make this country great again and that means voting blue no matter where you are and what kind of election it is we must all stay united during these dark times and Ben will be our light guiding us through Thank you Meidas Touch crew!
Thankful you have found your way. But you and people like you have just made this world a evil place. Share your story please. Start with the people that you are close to.
Welcome to the cause brother! We are the meidas mighty! We are the people!
You are Welcome here
He's president now unfortunately, only thing to do is push back and weather the storm.
You think??? It’s too fucking late! You were blinded! Happy you can see now, but you helped damn us all!
Corey... you made me cry. I believe my marriage to an incredibly talented man, in so many facets of life, finally ended after 23 years, because he lacked empathy. My tears started when you said "I believe the secret to a happy marriage is empathy." I hope your story can open the eyes of men, & all people entrenched in the MAGA world. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. In my eyes, you are a man of TRUE strength & courage. Wishing you & your wife all the best life has to offer. 💞
I think many marriages end for the same reason. When there's a lack of empathy there's a lack of respect.
As a Man we need to show who we really are, not the MachoMen MAGA-CULT that TRUMP and ELON MUSK WANT TO IMPLEMENTED TO THE AMERICAN MAN. NO I KNOW WHY TO MANY WHITE MAN IN THE STREETS USING DRUGS.
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Same. Thought of my 27 years I was married to such a man, brutal and narcissistic. Prayers.
My boy was a sniper but he didnt make it. What a awesome child. Im grateful you made it home!
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God bless you and your son.
I’m very sorry for your loss. Thank you to your son for his service.
@@tammiebroggins …. When I see all the welcome home videos… The surprising of Mum’s dad’s wife’s children … they make me really sad because all I can think of the people who didn’t get to experience this. My heart breaks and I don’t say this lightly… Although my son made it home it took him years to really come home…😭😭😭 (((HUGS))) to you and your family
Bless you. It's never easy when someone doesn't come home. My mom's first husband didn't come home from Vietnam and that was always with us. Never forgotten....
Sigh, why couldn't someone like him be president?
Treat other people the way you want to be treated!! 😏👍
"Do unto others . . .
This is the oldest tenet from philosophers, religious leaders and many many great thinkers. Unfortunately, it is the one thing that is so hard to convince people to do.
You should want for your brother what you want for yourself.
"Do to others as you would have them do to you." (Luke 6: 31, NIV).
"He met his wife, and she changed his life."
Bars!!😂
Most men do not know how vulnerable women and children really are in this world.
It might be true to say most women and children don't know how vulnerable men are.
Democrats in power want open borders for reasons unimaginable
You mean in Democrats controlled cities.
MAGA men don't know how to care, they are SO entitled
Many do and prey on that vulnerability.
Cory is spot on...I am also a combat infantry soldier veteran (Vietnam) and it took me a long time to get my thoughts in line with what he has done. Fortunately it did not take tangling with the law for me to get my head straight...There is a serious lack of empathy in this country - no actually this world. The use of language is critical to going down the wrong path in life. MAGA feeds on language - and it is an evil negative path...
As a non military Canadian I salute you sir for your service to your country! We are surely in deep dangerous waters in this time in history. 🙏
My God, I cannot understand how you couldn't see the devastation this present administration has caused. Trump is a strong man as many Presidents before him have been. He has to be tough on the world stage so we can avoid any more war. Trump hates war; I sincerely hope you educate yourself on who this man & the folks in his administration are. I know about war, I lived the horror of abuse with my first husband, a Nam ranger. I'm sorry for what you went thru, Trump is trying to make sure young folks don't have to go thru what you've been thru, believe that.
Semper Fi mate, I was fortunate enough to have been assigned to the MARDET USS ENTERPRISE at the end of that war and have guilt for watching heavily armed aircraft fly east and return later sometimes baring scars. I have 16-y of service obeying orders but never served in combat, I salute every brother and sister who bare the scars no one can see.
This guy is talking about what really REALLY matters...so rare to hear in this level of media. Please keep it going.
Exactly. Plse support them any way you can. Like, comment, share share share!
This needs to be a national public service message. Breaking in on all television broadcast.
That’s a great idea! Spreading a message like this on a national level could make a real impact. 📺
Agree billboards all over the country 🎉
Won't be on tv because the rich control that too.
Private citizens will have to pay for it. Corporate media is done, and they don't make money unless there is drama and conflict.
I was going to post just this exact message.
So many of our vets are deeply internally wounded by their experiences. It makes them prey for bad actors. Our vets need proper care for healing and support. 😢
Amen!! And the 🍊👹 wants to shut the VA!!!
My late husband was in Vietnam and still wimped in his sleep, it would wake me up and I would have to smooth and softly talk to him and let him know he was safe. He did this until the day he died at almost 60 years old. We were together for 30 years.
We're still not sure how to help my cousin (SEAL) find his way back to mental health, or at least a better quality of life. It's so hard to accept that it's ok to be vulnerable, or that getting help isn't a sign of weakness, but of strength, especially in a world that still often pigeonholes men in the role of protector/provider. I wish we would hold up as role models more examples of men accepting help, ceding power, nurturing, & having work/life balance, instead of narrowing our concept to something that resembles toxic masculinity. Our vets especially deserve better.
Biden has been such an inspirational President. He has empathy, cares about fellow Americans, and has done a tremendous job during his presidency. Now, where do we go?
To God
@@dat1573is this why he commuted the sentences of murders?
@andrewwood6285 How does my answer have anything to do with a pardon?Stop being goofy.
@ it has to do with his abuse of his own DOJ. I will agree he has been inspirational! He inspired millions to vote for Trump. Just as Carter begat Ronald Regan Biden begat Donald Trump.
@@andrewwood6285 He commuted the sentences to life in prison. That is showing mercy.
Being a vet doesn’t mean you’re a good person or smart!
This vet is a good guy who did his duties and mentally paid for it. Glad he got through it and is doing the good deeds with the help of his savior. His wife.
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Empathy is a word maga cannot spell. Go Meidas Mighty...Stay Strong!!!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Judging by internet trolls, MAGA can't spell any words, lol! 😄😆😅🤣
Empathy and having your country taken over by millions of UNVETTED PEOPLE is an invasion
I’m trying hard to have empathy because I know it is necessary if we are ever to get our country back. MAGA doesn’t make it easy though.
Yup, for sure 🤨
Fool them once shame on trump, fool them twice shame on them.
@@breezedarkstorm666 were up to something like fool them 2922 times now though
I learned a lesson long ago on the gradeschool playground as to why the bully wins.. I stood up to the bully and we were both punished, i saw no justice.. having empathy for the bully.. is not justice..now we see in the extreme , the bully
being given the keys to justice to be used as his tool to establish a
Dictatorship over HIS playground.
@@derrillyager7946 Being punished for things you didn't do or cause helps us stay away from certain people when we are on our own .
For several years now, I've been trying to understand HOW a U.S. military person could become a maga/trump supporter, and after listening, Mr. Hargraves allowed me to put a piece in the puzzle, which is, the degradation of people that permits them to view life with little value. Yes, even (or especially) within the military. All makes sense.
If the Congress and Garland would have TRULY followed the Constitution, the P.O.S. we know as trump, would NEVER been allowed to take advantage of this demoralization.
Degradation and vilification is what Hitler did to the Jewish people in Europe that ultimately led to stealing their property, rounding them up into ghettos, then deporting them to concentration camps and murdering them en masse.
It's what Putin did to justify attacking Ukraine (he called the Ukrainians Nazis).
It's a never-ending story all over the world and now #45 is doing it in America.
Amen to that.
However, it all starts with the regular citizen voters. If americans would spend any time to actually check out the people they vote for, we would not have an entire party of self serving, spineless, amoral sycophants representing us who have cowered to one of the most abhorrent beings to have ever been grunted out of an orangutan.
We definitely need more folks like this brave man preaching empathy and actually confronting your problems than hiding behind a wall of toxic ideology.
When my son came home from an 11 months service in Afghan 😢😢 ( Field medic)
Then about 12 months later he went and did an upgrade for his medical which took him about two years to do… And I’ll never forget one afternoon we were talking about what was the best thing he got out of his course… He said to me… I got my EMPATHY back …. I will never forget that as long as Ilive… I looked at him and said, what are you talking about?… and he explained it and my heart cried.😢😢
And I know exactly what you were speaking about…
What a beautiful mother you are to have raised such a wonderful son and for him to able to talk about such things with you ❤
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Yes. It’s too easy to look at certain people and not see human beings. The difference is that was forced upon this young man and your son, while it was manipulated into these MAGAts for centuries.
MAGA freaking out. After NY sentence Trump, he will then be a CONVICTED FELON. I TOTALLY LOVE IT. THANKS, NY . Ed Thanks for your service Sir.🇺🇸🇺🇸
But he's still your president
Watch them BLAME THE IMMIGRANTS, THE BLACK PEOPLE, The
LATINOS, THE HAITIAN PEOPLE, THE DEMS. 😂 HE DID THE CRIME WE DIDN'T. HE WANTS OUR FREEDOM TAKEN BECAUSE HIS IN A WHIM 😢😮. What KINDA WACK CRAZY 😧 PERSON AND PEOPLE SUPPORT THAT IS THAT ?😢
why are you thanking NY they are not going to do anything to him they already said that
He already is a convicted felon. This is just the sentencing. He'll probably only get a fine or probation.
Aw too bad the sentencing has been postponed pending a appeal from Supreme Court. So Fri verdict is not going to happen. Trump is not a felon until sentencing happens. Liberal snowflakes are going to cry ...
How do you teach morally-bankrupt people empathy? Their narcissism is winning for them, so why change...?
I don't think they CAN change. Our only hope is to recognize and avoid people who have that trait.
Start by being an example.
@@Chris-bn5xg You are mistaken. They were called fascists, not Nazis.
Truth hurts huh @Chris-bn5xg
@@Chris-bn5xgI just pay attention and I know what I’ve seen. Some people have no idea what others go through in this country. They do live in a bubble and they are selfish, otherwise they would for someone other than the control freaks on the right. And yes, people that vote for tRump are hateful.
"Dehumanizing starts with language." Damn, he's right, though.
20+ year retired Army vet, 2 tours to Iraq, 4 to the stand. Thank you for promoting empathy. I always ask those demonizing people, which one of 'those people ' are not one of God's children?
Thank you for the hate you caused. How would like people invading your land because you were different
What do they answer?
Thank you for your service!
Empathy is absolutely essential for building trust. That is where it starts.
Thanks to this brother for saying it. I've served in war but I wasn't a sniper, doesn't mean I haven't seen things. This man is great for saying this.
Thank you Ben for bringing my brother to your show; as a follow veteran and Native American male, l want to hear more from his testimony. We are always here, army use us as scouts and we fight in their wars. I came from two parent family and my dad was white and my mother from the Omaha tribe in Nebraska. My father loved our ways, he was adopted from many tribes. He loved boxing and a boxing coach. One of my thoughts from my dad, he shared with us and encouraged us to be Omaha. We lived in the city and experienced life off the reservation; l encouraged my brother to pray and share your testimony. Women in our culture are sacred like our children.
Thank you Ben for introducing Cory to us 🙂. And to you Cory, thank you for your service 🙏.
We all do stupid things when we're young. The fact that you changed your life around( with the help of your wife) is saying something good about you. Thank you for your service and hope you and yours have a great 🎊.
I want to add thank you to Cory's wife and thank you all for letting love fill your hearts. I am trying very hard to not hate Americans right now. It is very difficult to feel empathy towards you, but I know I must not feed the monster. Let us be patient and steadfast and not give up on fellow human beings.
@@MargaretaStLouis-bo5hr 🙂👍
Make him part of the Meidas Touch Network. His message is so important.
It's great to hear people speaking in a respectful and thoughtful fashion. Thankyou both.
Narcissists don't have empathy.
Millions of people (victims & survivors) around the world suffer in silence and shattered lives from this abuse from a narcissist ie. spouse, parent, work or just watch the news.
And narcissists never will
Very true!
Yes, anyone who doesnt vote like you is a narcissist...but not you...oh no.
With empathy, you take on their perspective and feelings. If someone is anxious, then you feel anxious. If the other person is in pain, then so are you. As discussed above, if you take on too much of someone else's pain, it can lead to apathy, depression, anxiety, and a lowered desire to help the other person in need.
Now you just witnessed a true man. What he said is the only way forward for a vast group of Americans, that will never be interested in hearing the truth. ❤
attempting to explain to a 90 year old succesful builder and veteran that what the Republicans were denounncing as "woke", was what we used to call empathy and compassion. He said, "I'm more confused than ever ".
Exactly 😢
Your empathy is only superficial and selective. Try harder.
God Bless you Sir, and thank you for your service. I'm old..and used to bartend, and I can't tell you how many Vietnam Vets I held while they cried their lil hearts out, while telling me the hell they went through...And it was hell...no question. Thank YOU again.
My past boyfriend held up & took over Panama, and then was sent to the Gulf "after" the Gulf War to fulfill his nine kills ordered by our government. He lived with me for 7 years because he couldn't afford to live on his own. He and his battalion died of the chemicals that were used around them by the US government. He was an anti-war activist here in Los Angeles. He suffered severe PTSD , which I could have had him incarcerated for. He died of cancer in 2019. RIP MJ.
So awfully sad
Blessings to your Warrior and to you~
Stay safe from the fires
@ Thank you baby. There are fires in West San Fernando Valley, near my home. I don't have to evacuate yet......
He is so spot on...empathy allows for understanding
And connection !
How wonderful to hear from a man who was able to see through his ego. I was married to a Marine who couldn’t love me for my input into our marriage. He had an anger (PTSD) that controlled him. We were married 37 years. A marriage is a lot of work. I miss who I loved and believed in. He isn’t happy in his second marriage… And, I am too old to worry about him, anymore.
But you can pray for him, it will also help you to.
I am a Gulf War veteran. I try daily not to swear at DJT! He has no idea what it means to have empathy! Its apparent that his Narcissism is a sickness and its real! literally it is the in ability to have empathy. I have to say the experience of the military trainings I had to go through ( I am female veteran ) were life changing and gave me a different perspective on humanity. But ultimately we have a generation of men who only feel masculinity at the gym and through watching Joe Rogan podcast oh and propaganda FOX NEWS. I hope DJT makes the military or civil service a mandatory 2 year part of being an American citizen. But I won't hold my breath because we can't even get 1/4 of the country to vote. Loved this episode it made me reflect on my own journey. Daily Gratitude to you Ben and friends!
"the military or civil service a mandatory 2 year part of being an American citizen" @ 100%☑.
Empathy is the gold that connects all of us together. Let no Sociopathic Narcissists pass.
The key is when he said he put himself in someone else’s shoes. Try it sometime.
This guy is alright, I’m glad you’re going to have him on more.
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Thank your guest for being willing to put himself out there to help Americans understand how to understand each other.
I just met a young man at Jiffy Lube who had a really wounded complex. He'd been in the military and said he had PTSD. We chatted for about 30 minutes, and i encouraged him to seek counseling . Your amazing conversation reinforced what I hope happens to him. Thank you so much!!!!
Thank you for showing the receipts against those trying to purchase our liberty.
Well spoken.
Empathy is always my first consideration in any situation. Never had a fight with anybody as a result
.. it's underrated 🤓😅
I've had a few fights in my life but I always had empathy.
Empathy helped me attract and get along with all my girlfriends!
This kid's been through the mill.
Yes he has been to he'll and back.
Fear is their primary emotion. Hate is a secondary emotion.
Thank you Corey. We need your voice today more than ever. I’m looking to part two.
Corey’s perspective is exactly what we need right now. Can’t wait for part two-such an important voice! 👏
This man should be a professional motivational speaker. Important messaging!! Thank you 😀
Empathy, the man’s life that ended was at his hands when he stated he looked into his eyes and saw himself in the same scenario. These MAGA racist haters today don’t have that. That is one wish that he is explaining the others don’t have. They see POC and others as less than, animals ect. Thank u , Mr. Hargrave, you are a diamond in the rough. Keep shining.🙏
We need empathy for the whole world.
This man gives the best definition of empathy I have ever heard. Listen to this.
Thank you, Ben and Cory. As a retired Probation and Parole Officer/Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor, I want to commend you Cory, for your service to our Country, but also just as important, if not maybe most importantly the work you do internally everyday to be who you are. Be good to yourself and those you encounter.
Teresa, thanks for the important and unsung work that you did! Many of the most important jobs don’t get recognition!
We can not send these people into battle and forget about them when they come home! We need to take better care of our military!!!!!
This man is one hundred percent correct. All who are struggling with loss, with drinking instead of thinking about it: anyone down on themself should listen closely to this man & his story a few times over.
The LANGUAGE is so important!
This is where CRITICAL THINKING comes in!
Thank you!
Yes sir.
Empathy is the key to world peace. It should be taught to kids in school as early as possible.
Wow, he is sooo wise for a young man. Great interview.
Great interview, a new perspective for me to think about. Corey is the kind of real man that we need to promote for young men. Thank you for having him on.❤
Excellent interview! Mr. Hargraves should meet with students in schools. Thank you, this is a very necessary message at this time!❤
corey shows so convincingly the strength of empathy and wisdom
Thank you Cory for serving our country and talking about it like a man!
I love the fact that Corey said he put himself in his wifes shoes and being told no you don't have control of your decisions.....that's EMPATHY! Thanks Corey!
Cory Hargraves - you are wonderful; this world needs to see and hear you! Thank you.
Damn ! I hate that people only classify a sniper as only taking someone's life. Consider that fact that he saved the lives of other members of the U.S. Military, and protected them with the skills that he learned. And American families were able to see their family members again. And not with a flag draped over a coffin. Thank you, Corey!
Then how would you classify someone whose job it is to take a human life?
@LavaLizard7122 Security for many at the loss of one
You save more lives than you took.😊
So, a sniper from the other side is saving lives by killing US soldiers?
@@GatorJ.7122I don't think you understand the "job" as you call it.
What do YOU call a skilled marksman who is charged to protect a group against someone aiming his own rifle towards those he has sworn to protect?
Thank you for your service & for your understanding of our constitution that you defended.
I wish the ppl spewing hate & using bits & pieces of the constitution to defend violence & the division of our country, actually read & understood it.
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Thank you Corey for sharing your experiences. There are so many people out there that need professional help so they don't harm or kill themselves.
Magnificent, Full Stop! Incredibly valuable interview, and grateful to have met Corey Hargraves!
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Thank you, Ben for having this young man on your show! So many need to hear this and actually let it sink in!!
Cory Hargraves is a wise young man. I thank God for him and his wife, and for you as well, Ben. Thank you for having Cory on to share his important message on the power of empathy. 🎉
What a great life lesson. Watching from Ireland 🇮🇪
Thank you for service young man. You’re a man of men.
Your grandfather, my uncle George is so proud of you me to.
This man truly understands the cause and effect of war. Thank you for sharing a perspective that gets overshadowed by the masses who glorify what it truly means to take a life. Be safe and be well everyone.
Ex Army sniper Corey is brave to face his emotions (our society tells boys to stuff their feelings), analyze them and share it w u on YT. He is a real man, not one hiding behind his insecurities. Thank you, Corey, for your service and for sharing your life w us. I look forward to the continuing part of this conversation 🥰
This guy is extraordinary.
Well done Corey on turning things around - keep on healing and sharing your journey!
thankyou Corey and for your service
Corey’s service and voice are so inspiring-it’s amazing to see such gratitude and respect being shared. 🙌
He is absolutely right!!!!
Iraq was sold as a target because they had weapons of mass destruction. Glad this young man found a loving, supportive wife.
@@T-Baby-x2z Except we as the public knew that was a lie. An ambassador's wife and secret CIA operative. Informed us that the Letter was a forgery. Then Bush outed her as a spy in an effort to get her killed. So none of us believed Iraq had any WMDs. Which they would have gotten from us to begin with. So that Iraq could destroy Iran.
Empathy is a very powerful tool
Those gamers crack me up. I did a tour in Vietnam in an infantry battalion, and in a conversation with a guy years later he proclaimed he had seen enough war movies to understand what we ground pounders went through and felt. I’m sure these MAGA gamers who love to play war games are the same.
They are. Thanks for your service.
No they are not, you have to live and deal with it to grow emotionally.
Wish this title was a title that my MAGA dad wouldn’t automatically delete if i send it to him. If we are going to make a dent through ideas and practices like empathy, we first need a way in.
Good point
Thanks for your testimony and your renewed mindset on Empathy. Thank you for your service!