PragerU & The British Empire [live ver]

Hi Shaun! Would you consider making a video on Tommy Robinson and the EDL in the future? I'm not that well educated on British politics outside of Brexit. I see a lot of alt-righters revere him as some champion of "free speech" so I would love your take on it.

Hey for your Q/A: Have you considered doing a podcast? I just love how you think and talk about everything. Here's maybe some medicine to your impostor syndrome: I think you're qualified because you talk about things in a very reasonable (to me) and accessible way, even off the cuff. You have the presentation of a "rational" approach a lot of skeptics aspire to, but underlaid with a deep compassion. You present your arguments in such a way that basic human empathy is one of your logical premises, and how could it not be? And you own your privilege in exactly the way I think you should. That's the approach I'm endeavoring to, and I just can't get enough of it. And of course your dry wit and sarcasm can be drizzled on anything, it's just utterly delicious.

Azalea Jane

In the Kraut and Tea video, you mentioned Heine having interesting things to say about muslims. Do you think you'll elaborate on that in a video at some point, or will I have to read the collected works of Heinrich Heine?

Just signed up, from California and you're the first person I've ever become a patron of on Patreon. Respect you and your vids so much. They're edifying as well as enjoyable. And your speaking voice is very relaxing to listen to. New subbie and been binging your vids for at least a week. Thank you for what you do!

I'm regularly appalled that crap like Prager U videos are as popular as they are. It does make me wonder what kind of an ego needs the constant reassurance that their ancestors or race did nothing wrong? Anyway thanks for the video -wonderful as usual

Steve

My name is Jennifer, not Jannifer. Also, this is a lovely video and the audacity of PragerU is breathtaking.

Jenlifer Fronester

Medievalist here wanting to point out that the Irish also had an almost comical shit ton of laws and regulations before the English took over like the Crith Gablach and Cain Adomnan. Fuckers like Peterson and this shit head are the ultimate proof that Leftists haven’t taken over universities because someone gave them degrees.

The 'L' is left off of my name

I’d watch the video you referenced but it’s Mardi Gras and I would prefer my projectile vomiting to be alcohol induced this weekend. Great video. Their part about Gandhi made my stomach turn.

My name is back in the credits! Woohoo!

Spoodle

please keep going back to the Prager U well

Wes

RIP Shaun, another victim of imposter syndrome

Hazel

Additionally, you ask, "who exactly is this video intended for?" I think it all comes down to tribalism: if liberals say A then we gotta say B. The left makes a big deal out of how bad colonialism was, therefore we have to talk about how it was actually good. It doesn't really matter whether they actually believe it or even care about it. It's just reactionary, choosing your beliefs based on whatever the people you don't like tell you not to believe. The hint of white supremacy is undeniable as well.

Was literally typing what a poor show for not using "crock of shit" in some manner. Kept us on the edge of our seats there Shaunboy.

I love these!

Dragon Cobolt

Excellent work!

Same. I would love a full video on the subject at some point, too.

Shaun, don't apologize for making another PragerU video! I enjoy your takedowns of PragerU! It's material that seems to fit your channel really well.

You know...I have often disputed Ben Shapiro’s claim that conservatives are getting better at comedy...but Prager U makes me think he may be on to something. Sure, they are unintentionally hilarious...but it is still progress.

my only critique is that there is only one joke in the video and its at 19:33. needs fewer jokes.

TalkGibberish

I was just waiting for the subject of Ireland to be brought up and you pulled it out of the bag at the perfect time. Gj Shaun

At least now I get where Blizzard got the Dominion grim sense of humour. "We come, not as conquerors, but as liberators, to return freedom to the people." This Dyer seemed to be a genuine representation of British fair-play, I don't know why the crowd fled instead of shooting back. I'm sure they said just before the bloodshed "Messieurs les Anglais, tirez les premiers". But those damn indigenous people cannot be trusted. Unfortunately it's easy in my opinion to guess to who this piece of fallacies is addressed. All the poor post Gamersgate white straight cholesterol addicted brainwashed ass-hats, that feel oppressed by everyone else, this alien world made of feminists, vegans and difference that is preying on them, or least that what Sargon or The Quartering, BPS or Molyneux and all the brainwashers around say to them everyday in their room they barely leave of course, way too dangerous outside. Just another way to show them how they are right in their total absence of critical mind and should fight for imposing the notion of Republic and freedom in our heretic souls... Please tell me Shaun their video was a Monty Python short film.

Raphael Dordeins

You could alternatively have title the video "If you have an opiate addiction, thank the British Empire". The international opium trade was largely invented and administered by the Empire: "A large part of the revenue of British Malaya came from opium. Between 1896 and 1906, the lowest was 43-3 per cent, and the highest in 1904, 59-1 per cent.From January 1, 1910 the British Government nationalized and monopolized the manufacture, sale and distribution of opium ... "The revenue of the other states of British Malaya was also substantially derived from the revenue of opium, from human misery and degradation. This was the clearest known instance in history of a policy being adopted and organized on a huge scale, without any moral scruple, in the interests of colonial rule and capitalism. The drugging of whole nations by British colonial rulers had persisted for more than a century, despite protests from several quarters, both within and outside the British community. The Dutch and Spaniards did likewise but were not as rapacious as the British in the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century. In 1918, 46 per cent of the revenue of the State of Johore was from opium. It covered 72 per cent of the total expenditure. Thus for more than 100 years, the civil servants of British colonies and protectorates were paid partly from opium," (Alatas 1977 pps. 92-93 "Myth of the Lazy Native") Also knock it off with 'impostor syndrome', you're great and you make insightful and entertaining videos. You've made no claims to be anything other than what you are, which is everyone`'s favorite skull reclaimer. And what would you be an impostor of anyways? Morte from Planescape Torment?

Notenome

There's a stray frame for half a second at around 1:55 and also at 5:17. Great video overall!!

Wonderful! Thank you, Shaun At 5:17 you have one frame scaled to full-screen, you should probably fix it.

Agami

The "Politically Incorrect Guide" books are published by an arm of Eagle Publishing, which mostly distributes through direct sales channels (like book clubs) to purely conservative audiences. Jeromi Corsi, the conspiracy-loving nut currently enmeshed in the Mueller investigation, published his swift boat trash piece about John Kerry through Eagle, and then had to sue to them to get paid. Evidently the contracts Eagle signs with their authors pay next to nothing for the club sales that constitute the majority of their business, so perhaps the authors take to Praeger to try drive enough sales to pay the bills.

Jason Lucas

Brilliant vid as always! Pretty surreal how much BS PragerU was spouting there, and I stopped being shocked by this kind of thing ages ago (or so I thought). You’re doing great and honest work bud, keep it up!

Marin Chapuis

Not finished watching yet, but didn't want to forget: There's a stray frame around 5:17, right as the pragerman finishes talking.

I want a freedom baton now...and also yes, within five minutes I was like "NO...no...no.......*goes to grab degree to slap man with*nuuu....no." Just....*insert gif of Fluffy saying "NO"*

Felicia Angel

Great video as usual. But the delivery on that last line was fucking perfect. I had an actual tear in my eye from laughing so hard.

holy fuckin smokes prager u is just a hot takes channel

Andrew Cross

Great vid

Raymond Paz

Thank you Shaun! Great video as usual. Your high standards are what set you apart from the dingbats you respond to. Keep it up! :)

Shaun, your quality control is part of what makes you such a consistently fantastic creator. Don’t ever be ashamed of exercising that (if you can help it)! I have full faith that video will be worth the wait, for both you and your fans.

Luke Fowler