Horsepower Only: The Amish Mennonite Way of Life

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ม.ค. 2025

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  • @bertoflores5046
    @bertoflores5046 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great channel.
    Thank you for the interesting stories.
    Blessings.

  • @gentlegiants1974
    @gentlegiants1974 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    200 years ago everyone who needed to power anything stationary and had neither wind nor water sufficient used this method. It was not until the advent of reliable steam power that the horse lost this job, and it was not until the advent of gasoline engines that the horse lost his job in land transportation. Disposable technology always wins over labour intensive but renewable forms of energy, it is all about money. People make it out to be ethics, but this is incorrect, it is a profit based consumerist matrix we live in.

  • @hyandres
    @hyandres ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Aunt & uncle use to live there but moved/started a new Colonie there the do it with water instead horses,
    I could send you some pictures
    And no the do not use hard lumber for kitchen stuff

    • @HirsiTV
      @HirsiTV  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yes, they have a sister colony that does. It’s amazing to see how much they can do without modern technology. Are you a Mennonite from Belize?

    • @hyandres
      @hyandres ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HirsiTV yes but I moved to Canada in 2017

    • @HirsiTV
      @HirsiTV  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hyandres ah yes, many Mennonites from Belize and Mexico moved to Canada.
      But also many Mennonites come back to Belize.
      I will release a Mennonite video that I think you will like tomorrow

  • @FluffyBunnyArsenal
    @FluffyBunnyArsenal ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't mean this in a derogatory manner, but sir, have you not ever been anywhere or done anything? I don't know your story therefore I might be off, but I have a feeling you've never been out of the city or done any manual labor. You don't even know what a vice is or how most things work? I guess at least you're asking questions and learning. That's good. May I suggest, stay outside, stay off the electronics, work with your hands and do some true manual labor? Maybe learn a trade? You'll be surprised at how much you'll learn and the character you'll build. Good video however (minus the obvious lack of life experience questions). I DID subscribe though, to see what you do next, and to go back and see what all you've filmed in the past. Best of luck sir.

    • @HirsiTV
      @HirsiTV  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for the comment Fluffy, you are correct. I have spent almost all my life in the city. I am a blue-collar worker. I drove semi trucks for 5 years. I am still learning everyday.
      Thanks for subscribing. I am editing more Mennonite videos. Working on a Mennonite cowboy video.

    • @FluffyBunnyArsenal
      @FluffyBunnyArsenal ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I understand. I'm sure driving (especially if OTR) can be a very isolating job. I worked for about 15 years as a foreman doing traffic signal construction and had a Class-A CDL. I ended up having a wide range of experience. I did everything from driving every type of truck, trailer, and machinery, to doing carpentry, concrete, framing, electrical (running conduit and wiring), signal programming, steel, traffic control, and dealing with laws & regs. as a contractor for VA Dept of Transportation, just to name a few. So, like I had said before, what I said wasn't meant to be demeaning, it was meant to be a sincere recommendation. It looks like you understood that I wasn't trying to be critical of yourself. 👍
      I'll be sure to watch the upcoming vids. Like so many other people, I have always been fascinated by the Amish & Mennonite lifestyles. Although I may not agree with every aspect of it, I have so much respect for it. Obviously a much more physically difficult life, one could argue, it would be worth it due to the simplicity and quality. I look forward to future videos. Have a great day.@@HirsiTV

    • @HirsiTV
      @HirsiTV  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you fluffy, I am in Colombia now and also filming the Mennonites here. It appears that each Mennonite group is different from each other

    • @roguerover30k
      @roguerover30k 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think he isn't being deliberately simple but doing it for the benefit of the viewers who might not have a clue about traditional tooling and old-school ways.

  • @sooweeq123
    @sooweeq123 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I recognize it's part of their culture. Forcing those horses to slow trot in circles for who knows how long, just doesn't seem equitable for the horses. How about a wood fueled steam sawmill?

    • @HirsiTV
      @HirsiTV  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for comment,
      I understand what you are saying
      They would argue that they treat their horses well. That they give them adequate rest. And that they are trained for this.
      It’s Ironic that they use a car differential to operate their sawmill
      I also have questions, but I understand it’s part of their culture

    • @FluffyBunnyArsenal
      @FluffyBunnyArsenal ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Forcing those horses to slow trot..." and, "...doesn't seem equitable for the horses." Are you SERIOUS?! I bet those horses are better taken care of than some people's children. Besides, they're horses! They're ANIMALS! That's what they're bred to do...WORK. Life can't be experienced from a padded cry closet. Buy a helmet.

    • @HirsiTV
      @HirsiTV  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FluffyBunnyArsenal they definitely seem like strong and healthy horses

  • @bill45colt
    @bill45colt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    investigative reporter doesnt have a clue,,,,city boy for sure,,,,,,,should have had someone who knew something

    • @HirsiTV
      @HirsiTV  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They a breaking rocks to make gravel to fix the road. I am not a investigative reporter. Just a guy traveling. I didn’t know I was going to come across that.