Andrew Hartzler Joins TYT To Discuss His Anti-LGBTQ Aunt Who Cried on the House Floor

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  • The nephew of Republican Representative Vicky Hartzler, Andrew Hartzler, joins TYT. Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur on The Young Turks. Watch TYT LIVE on weekdays 6-8 pm ET. th-cam.com/users/the...
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  • @meegankainady6136
    @meegankainady6136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    He is a doll and seems like a light in this world. I really appreciate that he did not tear his aunt down, he kept it classy. I wish him the best.

  • @Chris-pr7ug
    @Chris-pr7ug 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Very, very brave individual. Can't imagine the betrayal he must've felt. Anyone who feels the need to cry over two consenting adults of the same sex having the right to marry is pathetic at best.

    • @undrwatropium3724
      @undrwatropium3724 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pathetic at best
      Christian at WORST

    • @Kudz_LastmanStanding
      @Kudz_LastmanStanding 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aunty is Correct, 🙏🙏✝️
      according to CDC & HRC website, 56% of lgbt community have HIV/Aids, thats not normal in any way,
      This lifestyle is destructive especially to minorities

    • @LucareonVee
      @LucareonVee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Tory Williams
      No, marriage didn't come from the bible. If you want to treat it as a religious thing, go ahead. But it won't be that way for me or many others. :p

    • @LucareonVee
      @LucareonVee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Tory Williams
      I’ll answer your questions once you translate that reply to English. 😘

    • @Wildcat82164
      @Wildcat82164 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @torywilliams6960 Your Bible is more bullshit than Warren commission

  • @cathyhenderson9686
    @cathyhenderson9686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    How brave you are Andrew! Well said Anna and Cenk🧡

  • @frenchfry14595
    @frenchfry14595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Andrew is a breath of fresh air! How anyone could treat him this way is beyond me. If I had a nephew like him, I would rejoice and accept him just as he is.

    • @andiidoode
      @andiidoode 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd be grateful

  • @ChristianStran
    @ChristianStran 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I grew up being gay with a homophobic aunt, but she wasn’t a congresswoman, and I didn’t get people like Ana or Cenk to reach out and speak up for me. Thank you TYT.

    • @robin31165
      @robin31165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can really relate to this young man then. It must be very difficult to have a close family member choose to not understand you. I think most people on this page would be supportive of you versus your aunt. Hugs. ❤

  • @jackanarchy9946
    @jackanarchy9946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Chris Rock said it best "Do not hate, because whatever you hate will wind up in your family." I will never understand why anyone would hate anyone or anything whose lives have nothing to do with yours.

    • @jennifermcadams8126
      @jennifermcadams8126 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Republican policies suck so they play culture war games with our lives to rile their base.

  • @gidgemo1869
    @gidgemo1869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I love how Andrew has responded to his aunt. What a brave and well spoken man. He has my full support - thank you for interviewing him.

  • @tripnick555
    @tripnick555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I'm a 50 year old, British, straight, white, cisgender male. Do I understand everything about the LGBTQ community? No. Does anything that people in that community do threaten me in any way? No. Why are so many people so judgemental and nasty towards others, and how can anyone say anything negative about this guy? He seems like one of the nicest people you could meet, and should be able to live his life the way he wants to, as should everyone.
    End the hatred!

    • @JoeS-NY
      @JoeS-NY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @tripnick5555 You are 1000% right. I know not all religious people are hateful. I hope most at least. That said, I believe people to be brainwashed into thinking it's ok to prevent others from having equal rights because God said so. These people think they have to get involved because they're doing God's work. They feel it's their duty. Then you have some that are literally hiding behind the religion, as said in the interview, just to be hateful. I can't know for sure why people are like this, but I think it's possible that it's as simple as some people are so hateful they need and want to control others.

    • @CatharineCummings
      @CatharineCummings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @ThatGuyThanus
      @ThatGuyThanus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly

    • @viciousv9671
      @viciousv9671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Period

  • @Dont_Believe_them
    @Dont_Believe_them 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Such a real and honest interview - this is why I follow TYT

  • @FireElement7
    @FireElement7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for your bravery and activism Andrew!

  • @iryanjones
    @iryanjones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Andrew I am proud of you. I cannot imagine my aunt hating me for being born with cerebral palsy and a stutter. Certain family members wanted to work the stutter and CP out of me. My aunt loved me for me and still loves me.

  • @jan-arwedrichter4558
    @jan-arwedrichter4558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Plz, cant you guys have him on more often? This guy is so genuinely appealing.

    • @lyricpoet9614
      @lyricpoet9614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very smart, bright, knows in what he believes and gorgeous. What else do you need? We need more people like him, intelligent and not self centered. Yes, bring him to talk more about his work...I hope he becomes a candidate in the future cause, we need more people like him, not ashamed of what he is and and who fights against homophobia that is growing in this country.

  • @66Sixxy
    @66Sixxy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That young man is very well spoken & obviously very intelligent & mature. I have a feeling he'll do quite well in life.

  • @michaeltodoro3284
    @michaeltodoro3284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just love Ana for being so intelligent and caring with real morals based on humanity not religion. I could listen to her all day and everyday.

  • @denacrescini1990
    @denacrescini1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Mr. Hartzler, not all of us people here in Missouri feel the way your Aunt does. Please look for us more friendly folks and keep up all YOUR good works!

  • @leealexander3507
    @leealexander3507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    His Aunt is worse than embarrassing. She's enforcing her religion on others to the point of being willing to see her own nephew tortured.

  • @roccaflocca4312
    @roccaflocca4312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Yeah, every time I hear this guy talk I just wanna be his buddy. He just seems pleasant to be around.

  • @sclerwage
    @sclerwage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Awesome move inviting Andrew Hartzler on the show to speak his truth! Kinda wish you let him speak more and provided the opportunity to unpack what must be a difficult situation for him personally rather than bagging on his aunt while he listened on quietly looking sheepish and uncomfortable. Not that the congresswoman doesn't deserve to be bagged on but please don't both interrupt him and give him a chance to speak. Love the show many kudos to Cenk and Ana for getting it right 99% of the time!

  • @zarplex2003
    @zarplex2003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Wow. I wasn't actually expecting to tear up at the end. I hope Andrew Hartzler has happiness throughout his life. He was wronged with all the conversion "therapy" that was forced on him as a kid and I would think that sort of thing would have made him very angry and bitter. But he has instead shown remarkable resilience.

  • @grandpachas1267
    @grandpachas1267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bravo to Andrew! A brave young man.

  • @digydog205
    @digydog205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I remember Ana’s first reaction to this lady, and I can’t stop thinking about it…
    “This is what makes you cry??? THIS??? Nothing’s even changed!!! The horrible autrocities these ghouls are responsible for on a daily basis, and this is what makes her cry??”

  • @hfkrexx
    @hfkrexx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love this guy, he seems genuinely honest and true.

  • @BluntlyRolling
    @BluntlyRolling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Young man, your bravery and radical acceptance brought true tears to my eyes. Faced with hate, you have responded with understanding and compassion for your hater. It is truly remarkable that a group who, based on their identiication as Jesus-followers, choose to hate a person who so perfectly exemplifies the greatness of Jesus with his humble and empathetic reactions to said group hatred. Never stop fighting for what is right! You are a model person to make amazing things happen!

    • @CarolineByrne-ey7ww
      @CarolineByrne-ey7ww ปีที่แล้ว

      IF THIS MOCKING LITTLE TWAR MOVED YOU TO TEARS WOULD GET OUT MORE AND USE THEM ON THE HOMELESS

  • @brawnyjavier
    @brawnyjavier 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Poor guy, just seeing his facial expressions made me want to give him a hug

  • @bryanbrush2202
    @bryanbrush2202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Praying has no place in politics

  • @RBM23
    @RBM23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you TYT for this interview. Real! Thank you, Andrew, for your work. It's not easy being part of a dysfunctional family and standing up to them. Props to you!

  • @joycewobbrock2289
    @joycewobbrock2289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Our child came out as lesbian. It took her brothers/dad a bit to handle it, and they still have occasional biases show up that have to be ripped out. I love my child regardless, as I could care less about who she is with, so long as that person is right for her. I can't believe how many people throw their children out.

  • @margaret8114
    @margaret8114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I want to send good wishes out to all the gay people who may not have welcoming families. I hope you find comfort and cheer over the holiday season! ❤

  • @mlggamer5296
    @mlggamer5296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Props to Andrew for standing up to his aunt Icky Vicky.

  • @theoriginalskinsey
    @theoriginalskinsey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I went through "conversion therapy" in the 90s through the evangelical "Exodus" ex gay program. The darkest period of my life. What Andrew says about these "therapies" making you hate yourself us absolutely true. It stole at least twenty years of my life, living in this dichotomy of hating an integral part of my being and believing I was a broken, intrinsically sinful and evil person. I was told I had to have been molested as a child, even though I had no recollection of such. It was really really dumb. Religion has stolen decades of joy from my life. If I could sue, I would.

    • @thegreatselkie6009
      @thegreatselkie6009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’m so sorry that happened to you.

    • @Mister_Listener
      @Mister_Listener 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Things like this happened to me too and the only truth is that along with the abuse, we were robbed of love and kindness. It is so impossible to forget the pain. Hope you have found ways to cope. Hugs!

    • @robin31165
      @robin31165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope you have found peace, what a horrible thing to go through! ❤ 🤗

    • @theoriginalskinsey
      @theoriginalskinsey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mister_Listener sorry to hear that you went through it too. Did they also tell you (a) to break off all connections with the gay community and gay affirming friends, and (b) not tell anyone in your family or friend circle that you're in the program? It was so isolating.

    • @thegreatselkie6009
      @thegreatselkie6009 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mister_Listener 💔💔💔

  • @jassonsw
    @jassonsw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    More power to you Andrew.

  • @marysparks2975
    @marysparks2975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Just wanted to thank you for airing this interview! There are literally millions of us out here who appreciate any and all coverage that exposes the sheer hypocrisy and self-righteous ignorance of the religiously indoctrinated! Hard to believe that so many people are still in the clutches of any organized cult whose God not only approves of hating and discriminating against ALL others who don't conform, but also directs them to commit acts of violence towards whoever is deemed "other" or "different" or "enemy!" Who are the perverted ones here?

  • @amandaritzau2602
    @amandaritzau2602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    3 min in. When he was talking about childhood and then the remembering where he was today and his face changed. My heart hurts for him. He loves his aunt so much. Poor kid. Hes right tho. How can someone say i love you but i hate everything you stand for. Smh.

    • @beeforeal5497
      @beeforeal5497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So everything he stands for is gay??? I'm sorry, but people don't have to love everything about a person in order to love them.

    • @seanhunter4297
      @seanhunter4297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beeforteal obviously you haven't walked a mile in our moccasins. O dont mean LGBTQ. I mean there's more to a non conformer's personality than just their sexuality. Society fails to look deeper though. Our American society is shallow. Why cant we have more of a Netherlands attitude towards people???

    • @music18021
      @music18021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@beeforeal5497 but if it's family they should at least respect who he is not shun them out of the family it's very disrespectful you can't say "I love you" and then say in the same breath "but I hate that you're gay you know it's a sin right? Lets get you into conversion therapy right away you are gonna be straight whether you like it or not"

    • @beeforeal5497
      @beeforeal5497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@music18021 - It doesn't sound to me like the aunt shunned him. It sounds the other way around.

    • @music18021
      @music18021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@beeforeal5497 well if his aunt is not gonna accept him and champion on making sure he don't have the same rights as she does what is he supposed to do??

  • @karenthompson8038
    @karenthompson8038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It’s a pitiful shame that this sweet kid has to be related to such a hateful woman! He’s a great good looking kid and anyone who actually loves him are the lucky ones! Hang in there sweetie! She’s not worth it

  • @monkidluffitv
    @monkidluffitv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Stay strong Andrew! ❤

  • @goosie8207
    @goosie8207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The poor bay, hated by his family because of something he can’t change and is as fundamental as his skin and eye colour. It’s sad that he was psychologically tortured at 14. He’s an amazing young person and I hope he has a lot of success in the future

    • @LucareonVee
      @LucareonVee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Deport_Them_All
      Teaching a person to hate themselves and gaslighting them is abuse at the very least. Also, provide your evidence that there's such a thing as a "soul." :)

    • @auldthymer
      @auldthymer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@LucareonVee Christian love, torture: sometimes they are hard to distinguish.
      /s

    • @Wildcat82164
      @Wildcat82164 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Deport_Them_All If heaven is filled with religious nuts like u than I hope I go to HELL

    • @goosie8207
      @goosie8207 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Deport_Them_All it is torture by any real definition of the word. THERE IS NO god and no hell. Trying to change some fundamental aspect of a person because some evil pathetic ignorant fraud has completely failed to understand their pathetic accent fairytale and decides to use it to spread hate. I hope you wake up and see the real world before you waste your life listening to evil frauds.

    • @goosie8207
      @goosie8207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Deport_Them_All I’m just pointing out the truth. Go explore for yourself and you will find the truth.

  • @elliottboomsluiter7214
    @elliottboomsluiter7214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How could a mairrage equality bill be in any way, shape, or form dangerous?

  • @MrSmithers8501
    @MrSmithers8501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love this kid. I'm a Republican and you're loved and accepted. That's what true Christianity is all about. Congrats on your courage to come out.

    • @Mister_Listener
      @Mister_Listener 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry budd. Youre wrong. Perception is reality, and your Church is responsible for way too much suffering you obviously condone. Why cant you find a better philosophy of life?

  • @akennedy6770
    @akennedy6770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love this guy. What a sweetie. I hope his aunt figures out that being gay is not a choice. It’s tough having family who hasn’t figured that out. It’s painful when a family doesn’t accept you for who you are. I loved learning about his activism. It’s too bad he didn’t go to a more accepting school. Grateful he is making a difference. It took so much courage and strength to survive conversion therapy and have family publicly. I can see he totally loves his aunt. That love will hopefully change and help her understand. He was so kind to stick up for his aunt when Ana slammed her. Ana speaks the truth but his aunt is preaching hate.

  • @tzagear
    @tzagear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Looks like he found a much larger, loving family in TYT.

  • @Kuro-Mori
    @Kuro-Mori 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I had a friend who went through these tortures because of his parents and church. He wouldn't tell me much, but said the worse was when they would make them watch gay adult movies, and if there was a reaction, electrodes that were attached to intimate areas would be used to "teach" with the fear pain response. It's absolutely horrible what people are put through.

  • @malonee
    @malonee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    And this is why I will happily drop people when it comes to disagreements on human rights.

  • @denisehall4818
    @denisehall4818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Andrew, After that little show on the house floor I can assure that your Aunt Vickie is nuts.

  • @larryhovekamp4318
    @larryhovekamp4318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hartzler for Congress!- Andrew, that is.

  • @JasonCarney.
    @JasonCarney. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Andrew has a very bright future!

    • @yourgrace3377
      @yourgrace3377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      At the local bathhouse

    • @Eternalsfan
      @Eternalsfan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yourgrace3377 Not all gay men are promiscuous ignorant primate.

    • @josephrusso7069
      @josephrusso7069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And smile.

    • @yourgrace3377
      @yourgrace3377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Eternalsfan Your disgusting bathhouse lifestyle says your are promiscuous, Epstein.

    • @yourgrace3377
      @yourgrace3377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Eternalsfan Mathew shepherd isn’t so mouth now lol 😂

  • @lifeasrini
    @lifeasrini 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm so glad that this young man kept his head down and got through all that, and can help future kids going through the same ❣️💐

  • @bootskanchelsis3337
    @bootskanchelsis3337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He is soooo charismatic ! HE needs to run against her !!!!

    • @charlotte50224
      @charlotte50224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She'll actually be out of office in January. She made a failed attempt to get the Republican nomination for Senator here. So that meant of course she couldn't run to keep her position in the House. She lost in the Primary, so at least she'll have no say, as of next month. I'm sure she'll run for something again. But the man who will taking her seat in the House, is as bad, if not worse than her. I live in the very northern part of her district. And gerrymandering during her first term stuck me in her district. Basically she's a despicable evil excuse for a human being, but the majority of people in her district think the way she does. I'm sure he knows this state well enough to know a gay man, sadly, would be unlikely to get many votes here. People around his age, and younger, might support him, but a lot of them won't even go out and vote. 😥

  • @KRONIK3636
    @KRONIK3636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Big ups to Andrew for speaking out on behalf of all the LGBTQ+ community 🌈 you are a hero bro, & hot as hell to boot xoxo 😜♥️♥️

  • @jowah
    @jowah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    So a deity, in it's infinite wisdom and power, creates homosexuality, and then hates it. Weird.

    • @2DRonaldo
      @2DRonaldo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One can say, God is a bastard for creating Homosexuals simply to get a kick out of punishing them?
      Seeing as science has proven that homosexuals are born that way? They can't use the Devil as an excuse.

    • @jowah
      @jowah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@2DRonaldo True, because "the devil" is a fictional character, and even if it were real, it too was created by the same all-powerful all-knowing deity.

    • @2DRonaldo
      @2DRonaldo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jowah Created to be God's Spy in order to take those whose 'free will' doesn't align with God's.
      "Be my slave in Heaven Or Burn in the fires of Hell?"
      Not really free will, more like a threat to me!

    • @falconeshield
      @falconeshield 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@2DRonaldo Which is why people free of Abrahamic god are the happiest

  • @NicoleDumont
    @NicoleDumont 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Anyone who turns their back on him is really missing out. He’s such an impressive young man. I wish him love, happiness, and success. Always.

    • @CarolineByrne-ey7ww
      @CarolineByrne-ey7ww ปีที่แล้ว

      WHATS SO IMPRESSIVE ABOUT GRINNING DROM EAE TO EAR LIKE A CHSESHIRE CAT AND ALL THE WHILD MOCKING YOUR AUNTS DEPLY HEALD CHRISRIAN FATH

  • @KCsFunHouse
    @KCsFunHouse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Icky Vicky doesn’t deserve the love of this young man.

  • @susanmorgan4003
    @susanmorgan4003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's like You are the adult, and she is the child. You have outgrown her very well.

  • @curtisberard7831
    @curtisberard7831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Judge not lest ye be judged."

  • @robertmahenski7660
    @robertmahenski7660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks, Cenk. Thanks, Ana. Thank you, Andrew. This conversation works to restore my faith in humanity.

  • @jennifertate4397
    @jennifertate4397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Andrew, thank you for doing good work.🙂

  • @paulieboy6644
    @paulieboy6644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Ana Kasparian is the cool aunt every gay nephew deserves

  • @SuperKertiz
    @SuperKertiz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I sure hope this guy was prepped for these comments and questions. You can see the pain in his eyes.

    • @uhohvnasty
      @uhohvnasty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought the same thing. He seems so uncomfortable at the end. Both Cenk and Ana were coming on a little too strong.

    • @rachell5850
      @rachell5850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This was actually triggering for me to watch their well-intentioned performative allyship. I love TYT but found this incredibly difficult to watch as they failed to recognize he was shutting down

    • @elsagrace3893
      @elsagrace3893 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rachell5850that’s just a guess on your part. You’d have to ask him to know if your speculation is correct or not.

    • @SuperKertiz
      @SuperKertiz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rachell5850 Sorry, just seeing this. Yeah, I saw the same thing. I felt bad for him. For having to deal with an ignorant family member, and on the national stage at that.

  • @panthrwmn70
    @panthrwmn70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    #StopTheHate 🇺🇲❤️🤍💙🇺🇲🌊🌊🌊🌊🌈❤🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🤍🌈🌊🌊🌊🌊

  • @spacelemur7955
    @spacelemur7955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I had an aunt who rejected me when I came out _as a progressive._ How she would have reacted if I were gay might have killed her.

    • @Echo81Rumple83
      @Echo81Rumple83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you'd be surprise how much harder it was for folks like Julia Sweeny to come out as an atheist. listen to her talks called "Letting Go of God", it's a helluva story to follow, and despite my never having that problem growing up (was born and raised secular by my UCSD-graduate parents), he journey is inspiring in many other avenues :3

  • @maryjane2965
    @maryjane2965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I could NEVER imagine treating my sweet nephew like this.I will support him always.So sad for him.

  • @MH-yj4qq
    @MH-yj4qq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Aw I’m an auntie and I’d give you a hug, little friend

    • @Crazycatlady71
      @Crazycatlady71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm a grandma have 5 grandkids in which 2 are part of the LBGTQ community and this grandma is so proud of them for coming out and being so secure with who they are. I want them to remain that way!

  • @boogieboy6946
    @boogieboy6946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This poor kid has to tolerate his " Crazy Aunt"...stay strong Mijo!!

  • @issaciams
    @issaciams 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good for this young man. 👏

  • @andiidoode
    @andiidoode 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I hope Andrew becomes a Senator one day (at least a Senator),

  • @hannah1948
    @hannah1948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    what a lovely young man, best of luck to him!!

  • @ajlong404
    @ajlong404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ana's closing words got me choked up. Thanks for your kindness and support, Ana.

  • @88cryingwolf
    @88cryingwolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Vicky may well have been brainwashed as a child into believing that homosexuality is amoral however she is no longer a child. As an adult and as an aunt the onus is on her to be a decent human being who puts family above politics. I'm currently spending my Christmas vacation with my half brothers and their father whom is a Republican, a Trump supporter, believes in God, knows full well that I am bisexual and is still more than happy to host me for several weeks during the holidays. We may not see eye to eye on all issues but we care deeply for each other and recognize that is more important than anything else. This woman needs to follow that example.

  • @fishkeepingfreak
    @fishkeepingfreak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Im straight and i once shared a house in houston tx with a german board game fanatic, a Celtic folk singer and a pre-op transexual. Man that was a fun house. People need to chill and realize we're all people

    • @RYN988
      @RYN988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's so cool! I bet you have like a ton of cool anecdotes!

    • @marysparks2975
      @marysparks2975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you for sharing that! And I, as a sixty-eight year old lesbian, have lived in similarly diverse and fun households. And my housemates ranged in age from early twenties to older than me...and it just didn't matter, because we ARE all people. Only those who are corrupt or have something to gain by dissing others are so obsessed with preying upon and indoctrinating as many gullible "subjects" as possible.

    • @fishkeepingfreak
      @fishkeepingfreak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@marysparks2975 agreed 100%...and i totally support gay marriage. Its equal rights period. Who someone else chooses to love doesnt impact me whatsoever and im pissed at these self righteous people who say marriage is a divine institution blah blah blah. First of all, this is not a monotheistic country although some are wanting that. Second you stand up there and swear to your god that you will stay together forever, but someone loses there job, or falls in loves with someone else, or just argued to much and BOOM divorce lawyer on the phone. Third, where are youre christian values of love they neighbor, charity, hospitality, generousity, compassion and love? Where's your promise to god. You lied to her/him. You go to hell for lying to god right? Naw they have a loop hole. They can repent and its all good. Sorry i dont buy that crap. Go clean up your own back yard before you start cleaning up the bedrooms of others! Sorry this sh!t angers me. I guess I need to chill

    • @user-dn4rx8ev3j
      @user-dn4rx8ev3j 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @fishkeepingfreak
      You're so right that people need to chill! I will also add that they need to mind their own business as well. (the samething I know, but I'm not sure that others get it)
      I'm Canadaian, our prime minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau once said in 1966 I believe it was, that:
      "The government has NO business in the bedrooms of the nation."
      Today, his son Justin Trudeau as prime minister concours with his father's foresight.
      From one fishkeepingfreak to another, thank you for your observations.
      People are people so why should it be that we should get along so awfully.
      - Depeche Mode

    • @marysparks2975
      @marysparks2975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fishkeepingfreak Couldn't agree more! You go right ahead and vent all you want! This BS should anger everyone...or at least get them to ease up on meddling and interfering with people who have zero effect on their lives or happiness!

  • @rosesmith6925
    @rosesmith6925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This young man is so wonderful ❤️☮️

  • @felixmbandandayitabi4536
    @felixmbandandayitabi4536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am celebrating : a gay friend of mine has been proposed one hour ago! Love is pouring around me! Some of the more sensitive have tears on their cheeks. Marcello, Francesco I love you, my friends
    .

    • @desperadox7565
      @desperadox7565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good luck to them.

    • @robin31165
      @robin31165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good for them! Enjoy the love they share & you support.
      I’m sure they will have very happy holidays this year in particular.
      👏👏👏 ❤ 🏳️‍🌈

  • @davidskeffington1269
    @davidskeffington1269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Real Christian, Chris Hedges said that 'marriage is not a reward for being heterosexual'.

  • @glennlawrence7251
    @glennlawrence7251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I saw the interview with this wonderful young man the other day . Glad you had the opportunity to interview him as well. My wife and I just loved that interview as well....also , that outed so to speak this family member so powerfully set to right so to speak his aunt's preposterous display on the house floor .. as the brother of a gay brother ( now deceased ) who had come out many decades ago, I wish he was here to watch this . Our family was supportive from the beginning ,but so many of my brothers friends were cut off from their families... Very painful ... What a bright articulate kid .... I can't even imagine what he went through and emerged heroic ...

  • @GSP-76
    @GSP-76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    She must be loads of fun at family holiday parties.

  • @dreamway9
    @dreamway9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When my niece came out to me as trans, I told her I was fine with that. I admitted that it would take some time for me to recalibrate, and no I didn't understand (since I am not trans), but that I wanted her to live the way that makes her happy because that's what I care about most. Her feeling as comfortable and content as she can in her own body and in her own life matters to me because I love her.

    • @grahamjones5400
      @grahamjones5400 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg ,that's an perfect description of what it means to support family who LGBTQA!!

  • @plato065
    @plato065 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am Greek first generation, the shame my family felt, I never went to family gatherings always excluded it was super hurtful in my life....I had to figure out my own life without them...

    • @jennifermcadams8126
      @jennifermcadams8126 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      When I came out as trans at 4 my mother told my the devil was speaking through me. Spent most of my life thinking I was worthless and would never amount to much. I seriously thought all my future would hold was to be a sex worker. Once I left my family behind I served my country, was a nurse, and have about 7 years of suicide prevention under my belt. Sometimes we do better without out families.

  • @loriann1506
    @loriann1506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is why I ❤️ TYT
    Caring, loving and loving understanding.
    This is my community. 🥰

    • @loriann1506
      @loriann1506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can’t pick your family 😅 👑🐰

  • @jasoncarpp7742
    @jasoncarpp7742 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I agree with Andrew Hartzler. I support what he's doing.

  • @idopoliti
    @idopoliti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love Anna and her pure support 🙌
    Andrew stay strong and keep gaying on ! 😉
    We need more ppl like u

  • @rosejustice
    @rosejustice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Andrew - It seems like you are in the market for a new aunt. I respectfully submit my application for this position. I have many nieces and nephews and 2 are actually related to me! There is nothing wrong with you. All I will tell you is get plenty of sleep, make sure you drink plenty of water, and take your vitamins. Love you my future nephew! ❤️🎄❤️ Aunt Rose

  • @Diane-sx4ql
    @Diane-sx4ql 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm so sorry Andrew! Your respected & loved by many of us, tho, IF that helps any! 😊

  • @marco12377
    @marco12377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Imagine if there was "conversion therapy" for religious people...

    • @marco12377
      @marco12377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Mike Joined Dec 12, 2022

    • @kahetiger
      @kahetiger 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was curious about your comment and found this: “Proselytism”- it is the policy of attempting to convert people’s religious or political beliefs.

    • @marco12377
      @marco12377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kahetiger Not the same as conversion therapy. Proselytism is literally just advertising your beliefs, like what Mormons or Evangelical Christians do when they ring your door bell on a early Sunday morning.

    • @kahetiger
      @kahetiger 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marco12377 Ooohhh…ok, thanks for the info. I was trying to make sense of what I was reading on the Wikipedia, but it lost me. 🤪 Sometimes that’s easy to do. Especially this morning. I’ve been awake for 30ish hours.

    • @marco12377
      @marco12377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kahetiger No problem.

  • @user-eh8yz6ko3t
    @user-eh8yz6ko3t 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bravo Anna! Just discovering this podcast. You are a breath of intellectualism in a country full of barely high school educated

  • @droogsurgeon1440
    @droogsurgeon1440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He’s adorable

  • @northsideyanks
    @northsideyanks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The thing with Vicky Hartzler is clinging onto old dying Beliefs thinking by doing that will uphold her Status,Power,and Privilege in Society.

  • @Shnnnzlsmth
    @Shnnnzlsmth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you for sharing, it makes me feel stronger as I have to go visit some similar family members.

    • @zachnesmith
      @zachnesmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s not how a family is supposed to act. You are who you are and you’re not hurting anyone. Good luck to you.

    • @yourgrace3377
      @yourgrace3377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or just get back in your closet. 🤷🏼‍♀️ They don’t want you.

    • @gameshowguy2000
      @gameshowguy2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yourgrace3377 *HEY. THIS IS THE 21ST CENTURY AND ADAPTING TO CHANGE OVER TIME IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. UNLESS YOU WANT TO CARRY LONGER CHAINS THAN JACOB MARLEY AND EBENEZER SCROOGE COMBINED, YOU BETTER LISTEN TO ME.*

    • @yourgrace3377
      @yourgrace3377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gameshowguy2000 Mathew shepherd carries a longer fence. Lol btw, why do A’holes write in all caps?

  • @voxquivive3303
    @voxquivive3303 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh he is adorable. I'll be his Aunt!

  • @scottadkinshill2493
    @scottadkinshill2493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I HATE it when homophobes pull the "love the sinner hate the sin" B***S***. WTF! If you truly loved your lgbtq family members you would accept them for who they are! BEING GAY IS NOT A SIN! If anyone's a sinner it's you for not loving your family member for who they are!

  • @handiable
    @handiable 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Accept yourself and love yourself. You don't need her approval to be happy and live your life.

  • @jordanlml
    @jordanlml 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The crying is not only embarrassing in this context, but sounds laughably fake on top of it

  • @melaniemaec1
    @melaniemaec1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Good for you Andrew!

  • @TaxTheChurches.
    @TaxTheChurches. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There are chances everywhere to be bold, to stand up for someone, knowing haters will target you. But how many of us take those chances?

  • @northsideyanks
    @northsideyanks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm a Heterosexual Liberal. I see no point in me stripping Gay People's Rights whether 2 Males want to marry or 2 Females want to marry so be it. It's no business of mine to intrude on someone else's Sexual Lives or who they want to marry or not marry.

    • @toneyingram732
      @toneyingram732 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now that's the only way you can live for God because God will separate the shit from the call corn and don't send yourself to hell going against people

    • @Kudz_LastmanStanding
      @Kudz_LastmanStanding 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aunty is Correct, 🙏🙏✝️
      according to CDC & HRC website, 56% of lgbt community have HIV/Aids, thats not normal in any way,
      This lifestyle is destructive especially to minorities

  • @icebergrose8955
    @icebergrose8955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Conversion "therapy" is illegal in my country because it leads to suicides.

  • @sylviabrown1112
    @sylviabrown1112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yeah, let's spend all our time trying to fight against LGBT rights and ignore things that are actually a problem in our society.

  • @AuntieFa
    @AuntieFa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I want to hug him so bad.

  • @kimberlycornelius7911
    @kimberlycornelius7911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will love Andrew always! Be yourself , such a courageous and beautiful person !

  • @benjaminswall-yarrington7209
    @benjaminswall-yarrington7209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Conversion therapy is literal grooming

    • @bevanfletcher6563
      @bevanfletcher6563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Conversion therapy is illegal in New Zealand, so is any kind of discrimination or harassment.

    • @muso-kayumethedreambat7654
      @muso-kayumethedreambat7654 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@bevanfletcher6563 I wish that was the case here in the US

  • @ransom182
    @ransom182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Aweh he’s adorable and very brave ❤

    • @CarolineByrne-ey7ww
      @CarolineByrne-ey7ww ปีที่แล้ว

      WGARS SO BRAVE ABOUT LOVEINMG A MAN IF HE WAS FIGHTING TO SAVE A LITTLE PERSON FROM A BURNING BULDING OR SWIMING ACROSS A CROC INFESTRD RIVER TO SAVE A LITTLE PUPPY FROM DROWNING NOW THAT TAKES REAL COURAGE

    • @godless_pacifist
      @godless_pacifist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CarolineByrne-ey7wwWhy are you so hateful?

  • @KittyScythe
    @KittyScythe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Conditional love isn’t acceptance. Queer folks being themselves is not something tragic that happens TO their family members. Such gross excuses for humans.

  • @zmrs1458
    @zmrs1458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Andrew, you are a strong, intelligent, beautiful young man. I'm sure your aunt loves you very much, but is ashamed of herself... and remember, she learned to be this way!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️