Why I Voted (Y'all Changed My Mind)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- What an eventful 48 hours, in which I heard a lot of perspectives from so many great Americans about voting. These people made such an impact on me that on Election Day, I decided to vote - to participate in this treasured civic ritual - in spite of my earlier inclination not to.
We do live in a society
Stay hydrated, and recycle those bottles!
A fan of Ronald Reagan - Margaret Thatcher - famously asserted that there was no such thing as society. Makes me look a little more critically at Neoliberalism, because where ever you fall on the political spectrum, it's obvious that without the society of well-intentioned people no-one can make meaningful progress in life.
Dear Mr. Richey, God bless you for voting. You cannot stop the HATERS, but, you can tune them out. I lived in Angola, we ARE BLESSED in many ways. We could use better leadership. You are a leader, and thank for being a good one.
Tom I just wanted to say I've been watching your channel for years now (you helped me throughout APEC and APUSH) and you are absolutely a role model. Where my textbook may have failed, you made history fascinating to learn about. I'm out of high school now but I still tune in to your content to hear your perspective and continue to learn. Thank you for your honesty and keep doing what you do!
Christian, these are very kind words and I very much appreciate you keeping up with my work by choice after finishing your exams.
As a liberal that has grown up in Tennessee, this message is an important one to hear. The compassion between party lines that Ritchie emphasizes in this video, and the importance placed on understanding and civil discussion is something that took me 17 years to learn on my own. I was so much happier and so much more accepted in a state where I’m a political minority when I realized that whether or not I’m a democrat only matters as much as we let it matter. At the end of the day we’re all on the same team, and that’s what’s most important.
Hey Tom I just wanted to tell you I really like your message in this video!
I’m glad you appreciated it, my friend!
Reagan and Bush '84. Lol
Tom: I really appreciate this video. The argument to my vote does not count is false because in my state there was a representative that won by 14 votes. 14! If my 15+ friends decided to vote things could have been different...
Very classy discussion. I've really enjoyed following these talks for the past couple days, and it's opened my eyes to some new perspectives, which is the best thing anyone could do as an educator. Thanks for taking us on this journey!
Thanks for coming along with me!
What do you mean there are better people to look up to?!?!? You are THE Tom Richey, God Emperor of European and American History! One would be blessed to observe one as holy as yourself!
As someone disillusioned with both major parties and who has voted many protest votes because I couldn't bring myself to vote for either party, I salute you! Writing in people who had a positive impact on you is a really positive act. I bet it made voting fun! Were you chuckling to yourself as you voted?
This was a valuable lesson that many needed to be taught and a great reminder for those of us that have had similar questions and struggles. Thanks for taking a break from your normal "content" to lead us on this journey of learning!
"Learning is experienced as a personal transformation. A person does not gather learning’s as possessions, but rather becomes a new person." -Warren Bennis
I am glad you did your civic duty, sir. Truly glad.
This video was very informative. I appreciate that you exercised your right as an adult citizen of America, a right that I don’t yet have, to vote and have an effect, no matter how insignificant, on this country’s future. Even if your vote is for the candidate or party that I don’t support (and I’m not informed enough to have an opinion right now), you’re thinking about whom you’re supporting with the intention of improving this country’s political condition, which is important.
This notion that we are all on the same team is utterly unhistorical.
It only got more divided. We are the most divided we have ever been.
You are a very smart man, you teach me alot and I respect you, but I can't help but disagree about the part that we are all on the same team. although we should be, we're not. we are truly divided buy more than left and right but by beliefs and about what direction we want our country to go in. There seems to be a fight in our country between good and evil right and wrong. One side of America wants to uphold our laws and keep our traditions and the other wants to undermine our laws be deceitful, destroy everything that our flag stands for. I'm a Christian conservative and I'm praying for Unity in this country but I'm also praying that God exposes the wolves in sheep's clothing that are in office.
guys can someone explain me why in the us blue color stands for political left wing and red stands for right wing, while over here in europe it's basically the opposite?
It's only been that way since the early 2000s. Before that the Democrats were red, and the Republicans were blue.
Neither side wanted to be red because it was associated with the Soviet Union so they switched the colors back and forth for a long time, eventually the current pallet just stuck.
I love hearing about these constitutional amendments!
Vox has a video on this on TH-cam
I find it harder to motivate what I'm voting for the older I get because the world is increasingly unbelievable complex, and I don't feel that I can make enough of a well informed decision.
It's the political culture that makes the difference partisan rather than intellectual. We cannot escape the dynamics of power, as politics is essentially about control over resources and the agreement about how that is done is an ongoing debate. Voting is that part of that. It's a means of reasserting the common interest however, as you said it is necessary, but not sufficient. Grassroots involvement in one's community and conversations with those you disagree with can only broaden and enrich your perspective. We need to pop our experiential and perceptual bubbles, and remind ourselves of what we share rather than what divides us. We need to move out of our comfort zones and engage with the world as it really is and think critically about how to make our political culture serve our common interests.
Yes! We are all on the same team. People have to abandon the mentality of "winning." It's not about molding America in a completely liberal or conservative vision. Voting, and politics more generally, is about creating a vision of America that is an aggregate of what each and every American thinks is right for our country. If people who are strongly politically oriented REALLY think about it, it is entirely possible to happily coexist in a country where people hold very, very different beliefs than your own.
Congratulations on changing your mind. The arguments for voting are too numerous to count, the argument for not voting is only one, and it is too weak to count. Oh, and expressing the Marcus Aurelius "gratitude" is a touch of class.
Don Kirk
The second reason to not vote is “I don’t like any of the candidates/incumbents”. which is actually a good reason to not vote.
You made the correct decision to vote, regardless for whom your vote was cast. Offense is taken, not given. Same with the "feeling" of being used. Only you can choose to "feel" used. Do your due diligence and then act on it. It's part of being a professional, a citizen, a man.
I saw your live and loved it Tom! Keep up the good work!
The beast is BACK
As a fellow history poly sci teacher, you have WAY MORE SUPPORT THAN YOU MIGHT THINK. NICE SHIRT!
I love your openness and your optimism.
Thank you for voting. Yes! Every vote counts! And yes you are a great role model.
Can we all stop pretending that Tom's deep country voice isn't Daddy asf 🙃👀🍵🙈
OrionElHunter ❤️
Ikr isn’t he sooooo hot
Who is advocating not to vote? Which teachers? Voting is one greatest privilegeies one could have as a citizen. It is also a duty of the American people. Its your chance to give your feed back. Its all your complaints, worries, anger, values, hopes, ideas, all wrapped up into one. If you're complaining about high tax, horrible roads, bad schools this is your chance to say hey i this needs to change. If you didnt vote then you can't say ish. Voting is important standing in those lines are important. Get out there and vote. And that's non negotiable
Do you teach at a university wearing Reagan and Bush '84 attire? Good for you.
No, I don’t! 😂
Tom Richey Ha! I can guess why 😂Love the shirt tho!!!’
lol, I got in line to vote and realized I had lost my wallet. I ran back to the gym where I had been and someone had turned it in. Everyone was so happy that my wallet had been turned in (not for me, lol, just for the concept) that i decided I had done enough for my civic duty and had done plenty of good. I did not go back to vote, haha, and thanks to you I didn't feel the least bit of regret.
Addressing the haters like a god
Simply amazing
We need a civil civics competency test.
Good rant! But does a CORPORATE CITIZEN vote really count?
Tom Richey you're a real G for voting
You're vote matters. Even in an area with an overwhelming majority.
Mr. Richey I have remained curious for a while now about the opinions of the founding fathers on the current system of parties in America. More importantly, I have been curious of Jefferson's reaction to current economic system, were he to be somehow magically brought into this time. How much would he be surprised by the magnitude of British system of corporate welfare/Hamiltonianism that the country has adopted?
If this were reddit I would’ve given you a platinum award.
No way. What a surprise.
2:30 There will always be detractors.
3:45 Deep breathes
4:33 Gratitude
5:24 Grateful Richey
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If you find it "offensive" that your ancestors are being called "litteral nazis", how do you think germans feel when their ancestors are being painted a certain way..?
I would have to disagree on the statement that voting is a ritual that we have to do.
We learn that we have a democratic system were we vote for representations(other countries do not). We also learn that voting has a dark past(womans voting rights, poll tax, grandfather clause, reconstruction)
We also learn that the individuals that we vote for , often times serve not the people, but for whom has funded them throughout the campaign. If you mix all those ingredients, you do get a “its a ritual”, but for many , like for woman who represent over 50% of the U.S population , voting was once never a ritual and never felt as such. Times are changing very quickly as you can see across the country.
It's less stressful if you vote by mail, quicker, saves money ur tax dollars, nd its sooner
Love you, bro. I'm voting for verman supreme for president, forever. I was very political and I can't anymore. Relationships are too important. This climate is toxic. I will still vote on state amendments and still engage others on particular issues, but I will not vote for major party candidates. No more. I will not vote for someone that half the voting populous thinks is an agent of evil. Nice idea with writing in.
Of all of JRR Tolkien's work, I enjoyed "The Silmarillion" the most.
As an Aussie I'm not too fussed how Tom politically leans; if his Rep Jeff Duncan has done a good job in his opinion fair enough.
I'd be a progressive though if I became an American. Two free liver transplants, not broke and gainfully employed (in part to cheap tertiary education) colors this hypothetical
I enjoy your channel Tom (if u read this) and thanks for answering my question about why the French didn't end up dominating the interior of the US
I grew up in Thibodaux, LA and have a BA in History as well, but unlike the vast majority of people in LA I despise Regan. That said, I think we could have an intelligent coversation.
I know what you mean about the present economic value of a History degree. I became a registered nurse.
O MY DEAR FRIEND, I LIKE U A LOT! YOU'RE MY FAVORITE HISTORY TEACHER. HOW CAN YOU BE A REPUBLICANS? ( WELL I LIKED REAGAN AND BUSH SENIOR). WELL LETS JUST SAY YOU'RE A VERY NICE REPUBLICAN! I WILL CONTINUE TO WATCH YOUR HISTORY LEARNING 😊😊😊
THANK YOU! ONE’S PARTY SHOULD NOT MATTER IN THIS COUNTRY AS LONG AS THEY ARE A NICE PERSON.
IT’S ALMOST AS IF A PERSON’S POLITICS DOESN’T DICTATE THEIR CHARACTER
Love you. Love the videos. However, I would LOVE to see a reusable water bottle!
I love you, too! And I actually typically use a reusable water bottle just FYI. We were between home water filters when this video was recorded.
84 the year of my birth. Perhaps the last decent president. 🇺🇸 Didn’t even know your political affiliation before this video but I’m happy we have the same political views and we have the same open mindedness when it comes to differing opinions. That said I’ve lost a bunch of friends on Facebook for revealing my beliefs, some very close, I’m actually afraid to be honest with one of my professors about this subject, this man is like a father figure to me but he is so anti Trump that any right wing view translates to Nazi sympathizer and I’m a black guy.
24:45 I went to hit the like button but realized I already had earlier in the video. Double like!
Ah Ronald Reagan, I have quite the respect to him, especially Reagonomics on freeing media tv to make merchandises for animation shows. Without Reagon you will not have Transformers or He-Man be popluler, heck Scooby-Doo would be dead in the 70s without privatisation.
thanks....!
Glad you voted mr. Richey
what the h is going on out there? when did it become so difficult to be an American? I never imagined you were so divided by politics! who did this to you?
Jesus Yeshua is God The Creator, therefore I am.
I voted because I love The USA 🇺🇸 PEOPLE and I pray to God every day, that our country will keep getting more beautiful and more GREAT.
You did the right thing. :)
Tom Richey voted for almost exclusively left wing candidates? He's a democrat!
Coming from South America, the US is Country of the rule of Law. We as Americans are spoiled rotten! Take a look of Venezuela, or any other country in the world! Voting in America is a privilege. Respectfully, look into the history as a whole and not nick picking, we are the greatest country in the world , protected by our Faith in God.
As a Latin US American please vote! Thank you for voting republican. 😀
I wish I had your optimism, but voting on a local level is more relevant than voting for congress.
Voting our values all around. Yes voting on a local level for me is equally important.
@JJRyzer the constitution does not state separation of church and state.
@JJRyzer the first amendment has nothin to do with separation of church and state you should look up the history of that. It was a letter written by Thomas Jefferson.
JJRyzer i hate these debates. Just stop trying to “debunk” that someone believes that God protects their country. I can only guess you’re an atheist or an SJW Leftist which is sad.
I'm a constitutional monarchist. I voted for David Baria, Mike Epsy, and Michael Ted Evans here in Mississippi. My folks have been voting the Democratic Party ticket since before the Civil War. We didn't leave our Party when the rest of the Southerners did.
Why would you, as a constitutional monarchist, stay a democrat? cant understand that at all.
@@VieiraFi I'm a center right to center left voter in Smith County. I'm on the Smith County Democratic Committee in my grandfather's place. I'm a Democrat because my mother is a Democrat, my grandfather was a Democrat, my great grandfather was a Democrat, and so on. We supported Jeffersonian Democracy, Jacksonian Democracy, the Confederacy, the New Deal, the Fair Deal, Segregation, and etc. We voted for every Democrat President before the 60s except for Zachary Taylor. We voted for Jimmy Carter (both times), Reagan (for his second term), Michael Dukakis, Bill Clinton, George Bush (both times), John McCain, Barrack Obama (for his second term), and Hilary Clinton. I'm pro life, oppose capital punishment, support gun control, and non interventionism. I believe in a unitary state, a state church, school prayer, creationism and intelligent design, less regulations, less taxes, immigration reform (including pathway to citizenship), more funding for public education, funding for infrastructure development, protecting our wildlife and natural resources, funding for universal preschool, abstinence-only education, higher wages for teachers, tuition free universities, cutting student loan debt, and more student financial aid.
We gotta raise defense spending, preserve the welfare system without any cuts, end affirmative action, and support better law and order legislation. Preserve gender roles, end feminism, and get rid of birth control 100%.
@@jimbobbarton6730 Thank you very much for the long answer. To me, a non american, it would seem to be easier to find a moderate republican to get that. But i think i understand your position a little better now.
@@VieiraFi U r welcome. I believe in British Israelism, and consider agrarian high toryism what Im fighting for. Where we have a King to rule us, a Church to lead us to salvation (one like the Church of Scotland because I'm Presbyterian), a nobility who'll be our role models (with the privilege of peerage once held in the UK), and everyone else as just regular subjects. We need a government like the UK based on the Westminster System, a elected lower house (like the House of Commons), a hereditary upper house (like the House of Lord's, just excluding the Lord's Spiritual), and maybe a uncodified constitution.
A bit of a late comment. I feel that when you choose not to vote you give the decision to others. That's okay, but it indicates you are satisfied with the decisions of others. If you are, then it is unacceptable for you to complain. The idea of a protest non-vote is an oxymoron. The challenge to voting these days is finding a way to support the acceptable when your choices are mostly unacceptable. We have experienced a highly charged (presidential) election, a process where a surge of voters led to a catastrophic result. An uninformed or an emotional vote seems less desirable than an unused franchise to vote. It's time we stop apologizing for, and at the same time encouraging, our immature culture.
Love your videos.... You need a patreon account ;)
I have the same shirt.
Are you a democrat or a republican??(feel free to answer, i am from Greece!)
I’m a Republican. I try to be pretty transparent about that because I think it’s important for people to know where a teacher is coming from so that they can judge when underlying biases may be present (and nearly every teacher has some sort of underlying bias).
It concerns me that someone like that Beto fellow and the 10 people who liked his comment are teaching our young people. Keep up the good work Mr. Richey!
Emperor Takashi why?
@@katiecouture1309 someone so ill tempered and clearly driven to push his agenda rather than teaching. Shouldn't be teaching, its simple really.
Ill tempered...riiiight. He was excited & proud. Well you can feel how you want, however I voted & agree with Beto & I’m a teacher. Oh well I guess.
@@katiecouture1309 um... Did you watch the video? Beto in this case is not about canidate. Its someone who attacked Mr. Richey, please watch the video if you wish to understand.
Mr. Richey didnt want to reveal the guy's identity, because it took place in a group chat. So he used the fellow's profile pic to name him.
your entire last 48 hours totally scripted and planned for views! ha ha/ j/k.. keep up the great work bud! :)
LOL Some people seriously think that and there’s nothing I can do to stop them!
Did you break under pressure?
No. I just listened.
@@tomrichey So should one have a principal for voting?
Idea based as opposed to party affiliation?
I ask this because I don't see a methodology or principle to your voting method and maybe there is one. Not to judge you just something I noticed.
Also, I am glad you voted. Great job with the videos I love them.
So, you voted but it does not sound like you were serious with all of your nonessential writeins. It's true your vote nor mine would have made a difference in the outcome but it is nevertheless a process of diligence not indecisiveness. I hope next time you vote, you will make more of an effort to vote your conscience within the boundaries of sanity.
I disagree. If you don't stand for something, you fall for anything, but to stand you have to get up first. Doubt is part of the decision process, and to ignore one's doubts is the essence of insanity. That's why voting is necessary but not sufficient, in being political. Progress in any dimension is an evolution process, and one's beliefs should not be set in stone. One shouldn't be a servant in the political process because as a citizen, one should be a master. You should vote as if your wishes and belief do have an impact, and vote responsibly and rationally in order to make the best decision not just for oneself but for your community.
I hope it was for Trump, otherwise you should close your Channel and go to Mexico.
Nobody voted for Trump yesterday. He wasn't on the ticket.