PragerFU: PU Embraces Cancel Culture
Late last year, Prager University posted a video arguing that the various statues of Robert E. Lee should remain. If you're a fan of white supremacy, I'm sure you enjoyed their efforts. But it soon became clear that white supremacists were the only people enjoying that video. So much so that PragerU pulled the video themselves. That's right — they cancelled their own video!!! And you won't have a difficult time understanding why. Trust me.
This PragerU video is truly an abomination of Biblical proportions. With the most shocking thing about it being (not the music, but) the fact that apparently, the folks at PragerU are so mired in this kind of Nazi/Confederate curious bullshit, that no one there looked at this vile piece of shit and said, "we CANNOT post this monstrosity." It's genuinely horrifying to see what 15 years without my guiding influence has done to my old buddy. Now, I'm wondering if I should have gone a little easier on him on the racquetball court.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Please don't think for a moment that I don't know how lucky I am to be able to do this — and how your support makes that possible. I'm humbled every month when I post these videos. I know I joke about loving you people more than...X. But I really am overwhelmed with emotion when I consider the good fortune you people have brought into my life. One of my favorite lines from the film Crimes and Misdemeanors is something like... "Sometimes the best plan is just to have a little good luck." That hasn't always been my plan, but it's certain been my fate. Thank you all again for allowing me to do this. I wish I could hug you all! And given this month's "personal" video, you know I really do mean that.
See ya next month. Stay safe and smart. Because some people can't do both (or either). B
Comments (8)
Late catching up on these videos. This one gave me nasty flashbacks to my white supremacist education. I only consciously realized many years later that my H.S. and town's Public libraries had books about the Civil War and early U.S. history that favored the south. Even the public library had historical fiction from the South's viewpoint (none from the North's). I did my U.S. History term paper on Robert E. Lee and the only book in either library was pure hagiography. And this was in New Jersey?!
Years ago I formed my opinion of Robert E. Lee when I learned that he had honed his military skills by helping to invade and conquer Mexico so that the USA could steal half that country and fulfill its… gag… "Manifest Destiny." Little wonder that he became an advocate of white supremacy.
Are you using a new microphone? Lower range harmonics seem more prevalent this month.
Back in December, I revamped my entire audio set up. I brought the mic in much closer which enhances the lower frequencies. I started using a new multi band compressor to bring up more of the low-end too. But I think what you’re probably hearing most, is the fact that for the last two months, i’ve recorded on days that were tremendously windy here in Los Angeles, and that really kicked my allergies into high gear. A few of the videos were also recorded once my voice was already thrashed. I don’t know when to quit. 🤪😉
Lee did not lead Marines, as he was an Army general, NOT a Marine general. Whoever wrote that evidently doesn't know that the U.S. Army and Marine Corps are two separate branches of service.
I recall that Lee DID lead Marines at Harper's Ferry, being temporarily detailed to command. Don't remember where I learned that, but it's consistent with the account here: https://sofrep.com/news/robert-e-lee-harpers-ferry-john-brown/
Are you ok ? your've voice is strained
This is a confluence of things. Back in December, I created a new audio set up. Moved the mic much closer (so it picks up more bass), and began a new batch of processing to enhance the low end. Then, for the last two months, the days I’ve shot have been crazy windy here, kicking my allergies into high gear. Then a couple of these were shot when my voice was nearly gone. In other words, I’m okay. Thanks so much for your concern.