im 21, take care of my blind and crippled mother, dont have much friends, lost my job, cars totalled(granny hit me, not mad, just really dissapointed), girlfriend of 5 years left. im at my lowest point in my life yet. life aint easy but i appreciate your content, makes mine alot easier

It's wonderful to see people like this, calm and reasonable. It's so easy to get overwhelmed by the world, and being able to make things a little smaller, take a breath and just think reasonably brings me a lot of hope

Hey Dwayne, I totally agree with you on all of this. Labels are often dehumanizing and also over-simplify a lot of complicated things. I appreciate your calmness about addressing your views. I’m probably the opposite to you in a lot of ways if we look at labels alone and the ideologies associated with this labels. For example, I’m a 22 year old lesbian but I feel so connected to your philosophy and your outlook on life, faith and family. Never stop talking about your opinions and teaching the old ways. God bless you man

As long as you treat those who differentiate there labels from yourself, with the same kindness and respect as you would want for yourself, and those you love, we all gonna be ok.

Been feeling a little down lately, but you sir. Have been a father figure i've never had and wished to have had. These videos help me find peace with myself.

I personally LOVED your video on loneliness. I'm not an easily offended person at all because I do my best to not let other people make me feel any type of way. I'm 100% in control of my feelings and how I respond to something / someone, it isn't anyone else's responsibility. We all have to hold ourselves accountable. I always say If someone says something that sounds mean or wrong to you, instead of flipping out, ask "can I ask what you mean by that?" And just listen. They may actually mean something different than what you thought, or even better, they may even have a point that challenges your point and makes you think. Discussions of opposing views are a great opportunity for growth and broadening horizons, not to mention a chance to bond with, and gain more respect for one another. And if we all thought the same way and had the same opinions, human interaction would be such a bore. For an age that expresses the importance of self expression and individuality, it's awful hypocritical to then turn around and hate on someone for having a different opinion and way of life.

Labels are a quotient of the ego. I know it sounds woo-woo, but our ego divides everything into categories in order to differentiate and project a meaning onto our sense perceptions. It’s a great survival mechanism, but it is also the source of suffering. The flip side is that everything we mark as bad or different is actually a projection of the evil inside our ego. Really it boils down to “I’m rubber, you’re glue…”

"If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation" - Epectitus

I just recently discovered you from your "When you just ain't got it all together" video and have since watched all of your content with regards to life. You inspire me to be a better man, I just want to say, thank you!

"Green broke" means "proceed with caution 'till proven otherwise."

The problem is that political groups understand the power of labeling. Instead of avoiding it because of that power (& danger), they deliberately use it to help push their agendas. It makes their competition look like the bad guy.

As a young guy who was born and raised in the Baptist Church it’s been difficult to converse with people I know hold different 😮beliefs than me. I’ve realized I’m quick to judge, to label, and to dismiss. These videos are really eye-opening and show a clear path out of my naivety! I appreciate the calm but stern manner with which you address your audience.

Hey Dwayne, A bit of historic trivia for you. Exactly 158 years ago, at about the same time of day that you are filming this, just up the road from you, in Franklin, TN. the bloody battle of Franklin took place. With over 8,000 casualties in a little over four hours, it was the bloodiest four hours of the Civil war (November 30, 1864). This has nothing to do with your topic, but as a six generation Tennessean, I have always paused to remember these cataclysmic events in our local history. Take care. Oh, another great video, too.

Try not to get irritated about people not listening to what you’re saying. I know it’s annoying but it’s human nature, and we have to stay understanding, or at the very least let it go by. Keep up the videos, they help a lot of people ❤

The beauty of insightfulnes is the simplicity of the answer. I learned myself. If I can't answer a question in its simplicity, then I don't know enough about it..

Excellent Message. The craziness of this world is like a tornado. We either stand firm like an oak or let the tornado blow us away. We should not be afraid to say what we believe, while respecting others.

Amen brother. James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath

Some folks are just looking for confrontation brother, so you don’t need to take the bait. You offer positive thought with a lot of heart, so just keep on being you. Finger pointers point in one direction and won’t turn that digit the other way for fear of what they may see. You keep chewing and we’ll keep listening.

Would love to see a video on cowboy hat etiquette. Seems like a lot of people have forgotten all about the manners that used to go along with wearing one. Would also be fun to hear about some of the superstitions from the olden days involving cowboy hats too. Love the videos, keep up the good work and God bless!

Can't help but notice that beautiful ray of sun shining over you as you're speaking...

Dwayne, as a proud member and supporter of the LGBTQ community, I can say every word you've said in this video is absolutely true. I know people who immediately label others "homophobic" when they simply disagree with our lifestyle and it's wrong. My grandparents are heavily Christian and we have a strong relationship because we know deep down all that matters is being a good person. Your belief system is truly remarkable and refreshing and I'm very happy I've found your account. I listen to your videos every morning during breakfast and they help keep my mindset up floating throughout stressful times. Thank you for your words Dwayne. God bless.

i wish more folks spoke with respect for others like you do. love your videos so much

I like this old cat... He always has something really good to say and I've learned quite a bit from this dude... He kinda reminds me of me a bit when it comes to mentality and attitude... ✔️🙂✌️✝️🙏

"We're tearing ourselves apart because we don't listen." Agreed 100%. we'd rather dismiss based on false labels than listen to the other side. I hope the next generation will value conversation more

This is a very wise perspective of life and I‘ve really enjoyed this video. I‘m about as different as you can get from the typical viewer of this channel, to use ‚labels‘ I‘m lesbian, asexual, a passive Buddhist practitioner, and autistic. I share your views on how labels are misconstrued, and feel the exact same way about the ‚feminist‘ label and how I don’t use it for myself as it tends to be very polarizing and debated on the meaning. The strange thing with labels is they don’t change reality of what someone actually does or believes, it‘s surface-level and distracts from the true actions that someone does. I greatly enjoyed listening to you describe the uses and issues with labels so clearly. I‘m glad to hear that you‘re so calm about having different viewpoints rather than the typical arguer who automatically attacks someone for not being on their side, as a queer person I feel safe to view and interact with this channel. Keep up the great work!

In such a crazy, divisive, dangerous world that we live in... you give me peace of mind. I feel like I'm learning real life skills from you and greatly appreciate your channel. Some people like myself look up to you as a real man.

These videos are one take not spliced together, this is a man of deep honor and respect for the world around him. All from his soul.

I'm a first-timer here. It's been a pleasure since i've found out what this guy is about. I hope he won't change at all. I like him. Regards from Argentina. Please, like my remark. It'll make me glad. Bye.

Dwayne, you have a lot of great wisdom to share and I would think most people watching your channel listen intently and use that wisdom to better themselves for the benefit of all. That said, I think you'll understand where I'm going with this quote man: “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces." -Matthew 7:6

I agree that this obsession of labels won't ever have a finish line. It's going to continue to the end of time because (and this is a generalization, albeit an observable one) the people who refuse to let others have their freedom in disagreeing to labels just won't let it go. Which is why I've concluded that the only way out of this is to let go of words and let go of trying to make everyone at peace with one another. The only way we find peace is if each individual person can be okay with the indifference between themselves and everybody else.

What's interesting is the whole thing about being trans comes down to accepting that labels aren't always correct, just like you're saying. Someone labelled you as a man when you were born, and you were lucky that label stuck. For some people, it doesn't stick. If you don't have experience with people who are trans, with friends who come out as trans, it can be hard to see all the strife they deal with from the outside world just because how they label themselves doesn't match how others label them. There is a lot of hatred some people have just because some people are different. Some trans folk do develop a sense of embattlement and distrust, and they start throwing their own labels out to protect themselves, calling people transphobic, but that's because they have a hard life. So if there are some people out there who are hurting, you don't have to fully understand where they are coming from, just understand that some people lash out when they're living in a state of hurt, and try to find some forgiveness and compassion for that lashing out. That said, we as a society should really be taking a step back from the internet and the way it really magnifies problems and puts a pin in vitriolic conversation. That's something to watch out for regardless of whatever your underlying beliefs are.

There is a tragic and potentially dangerous amount of anger in this country, Dwayne. As you have noted, people are not able to talk about their differences. This anger has ended friendships and family relationships. I believe what’s lacking is enlightened leadership, someone who can help us focus on our sameness as Americans. You are trying to make leadership strides in that direction and many of us applaud you for your efforts. We all need to be more willing to listen, really listen, and see both sides of the issues that divide us. Keep up the good work, Dwayne. Maybe you will inspire more folks to open up to divergent viewpoints and, at the very least, become more tolerant and understanding instead of living in anger and resentment. God Bless.

My 18 year old son loves your videos! We enjoyed the one we watched with you and your wife.. we are trying to watch all of them. Thanks for giving me a voice of common sense to listen to! You remind me of the men I grew up around in KY. Thank you!

Hey, Dewayne, here to put a smile on your face. Snuck my dog into Walmart (she needed to shop), ran into a "cowboy", hat, long coat, and a cowboy smile. He looked at my dog and asked her name (had that drawl as he spoke), I said, "her name is Grace". He looked at her and said, "it's been mighty nice meeting you, Miss Grace". It was in how he said it, slowly and genuinely meaning what he was saying. This, Dewayne, is MY definition of "cowboy". Hey, he's gotten me calling her "Miss"Grace. In the few minutes I saw him, he made an impact on me AND Miss Grace-think it's like God, kindness, love, joy, peace. That is what he wants us to share with this world. I pray for a heart more like His. It's hard some days in this world, but, when I fail, (and I will), I will get back up and try again. P.S. Satan wants us to waste our time on things he would love for us to. Too many good things, Satan, take a hike!

Thank you for your videos that makes me take a minute thinking things through more often. I reacently found your channel, so got a lot of videos to catch-up with this one 👍 I like hearing your voice, your calm and slow talking, it helps me hear what you are saying because English is not my native language, I’m from Sweden. The videos that includes horses makes my memory awake and old knowledge is coming back from my studies in horsemanship. Studies that changed both my life and myself as a person. Feels like being on track again after being lost to long where I hadn’t got it all together. Today’s video is important and I agree with you. Thank you and I do look forward to the next video!

👏🏼 Thank you for discussing labels and how accountability always is required.

Thank you for putting it all out there and being true to yourself. You have helped and blessed many. Love you, brother!

I am so proud that I found this channel, i have learned so much listening to you talk. As a young man in this modern world I appreciate what you do and talk about.

Just love this channel. The caring thoughtful heart that's in these messages warms my heart and even sometimes brings tears to my eyes. God bless and thankyou both for the most heartwarming posts on the internet.

I love these talks Dwayne. I think if people were more stoic then the world would be a nicer place. Reading Meditations by Marcus Aurelius would be a good starting point for some people. All the best from the UK.

My hope and prayer is that you never stop your videos. Your wisdom and your delivery is what keeps me coming back. You are a much needed breath of fresh air in a very troubled time. Keep doin' you!

There’s a town in Nicaragua called Estellí. I was there about a year ago with my husband and our kids. Beautiful town in the mountains of Nicaragua with a mild climate. It cools off quite a bit in the evenings, doesn’t get too hot during the day. There’s a lot of folks on horseback, a lot of tobacco plantations, and they grow a lot of coffee there as well. If you’re ever in Nicaragua, I think you and your wife would enjoy spending a little time there. Its beautiful. Thank you for the channel, I really appreciate your take on things, your horsemanship, and advice on life. I’ve been learning a lot. Hope to get to Dry Creek Ranch one of these days.

I have been going through a lot recently. Just found your videos, they help a lot with just keeping a calm head. Thank you

Just want to relay that I get a lot from your videos. I am 40 and am still looking to better myself and be a better husband where I can be. We’re not perfect but the pursuit of being better is a good thing in my life. My wife and I ride in every state we visit and just bought a ranch. I don’t even know how to properly saddle a horse so it just means I have more to learn. I’m excited about every chapter that life relays. Cheers to you kind sir and wanted to say thank you for your teachings.

Your videos really hit home for me. Its like therapy for me. I'm currently 27 and just lost my girlfriend and my grandmother. Recently, I've come to realize that the issues I had buried in life have come back alive. And with a vengeance too. And its been hard on me mentally, physically and spirtually. I feel this a real low point for me. But your videos takes the worry and pats it down. Like growing a new flower. Which is what I'm doing with my life. Starting from scratch. And I will be able to blossom a new part of myself that I'd never thought exist. Thank you.

I love this and find it to be so true. It’s so important to seek to understand the other person and how they perceive things. Cuts down on so much conflict. Thanks for sharing this.

You are a very fresh breath of air! Thank you for your time making these videos. Randomly came across your channel but 100% thankful I did!! Keep it going!

I'm a liberal Democrat. For me, it's because I support the environment and conservation efforts, rights of workers bargain, taxes on corporations, and universal healthcare. To other people, it's a label for people who want everything free and don't work. I work 2 jobs one of which as a lumber laborer. You're totally right. Labels are just labels. Its how yourself defines them.

Hey Dewayne , hope you are doing well and in good health. As a 21 year old picking things up that I think are beneficial to me as I grow I thank the Lord for bringing me to your channel. I knew you to be a man of God by a video you made, I could be mistaken but I believe it was the loneliness video where you first mentioned you didn’t always used to be as calm and wise as you are now, immediately I knew that’s the work of the Holy spirt. You hit the nail on the head with this video . Some people remain so self righteous now a days, no bother to even hear out the context of important things , it’s just “ I’m right and your wrong and that’s final “with people, Dewayne a video of being around equally yoked folks would be a good idea in case you ever find yourself looking for ideas. Thanks for posting I hope you are well

I love your channel, you are able to present subjects in such a thoughtful, calm and respectful manner, we need more "Cowboys" to chat as you do. Thank you.

You have managed to put into words things I've known. Things I've tried to tell others, things I was taught or taught myself. Your words hit me when I need them most. Want to say thank you for making these videos. Your words help me set my mind back on track. I know these things, have a similar (not exact) mindset, but sometimes ya gotta hear it from outside your own head for it to make more sense. From my heart. Thank you. I don't work with horses anymore, so it's a small joy to see you working yours and the way you go about it. I'm slowly getting caught up on past videos and enjoying what you share with us.

It has been an eloquent insight into a topic pretending to be complicated today; I think soon enough, this will be a common epithet. You’re a real one, Dwayne. Always good to hear from you. So many people are benefitting from your insight :) The accent and cadence is a great time too, haha

I’m so happy I found this channel. It’s like advice from a loving father ❤

Thank you for demonstrating calmness and how to respond with compassion and respect. God bless.

I found your channel 5 days ago. Since then Ive taken the time to watch a video of yours each day. I enjoy very much listening to you. Thank you.

Well spoken Duane. Enjoying all your videos and philosophy. It's hard to be a stoic these days.

Excited you created a Rumble account to upload more cigar and pipe content! 👍

its been awhile since i have watched your videos, been busy, but nice to see you are still putting up great videos - this is the kind of stuff i wish would be taught in schools, the world would be a much better place - thank you and best wishes to you and your family

Thank You!!! People try to bring "new" drama to other people in order to "validate" themselves. You are right to stand in your square. I'm with you 100% on this one!!!!!!

While I disagree with your stances, Dewayne, you’re completely correct about people needing to listen to each other and actually talking out our differences and being calm. As you said in another video ‘less rodeo energy, more cowboy energy.’ Stay good, friend.

What you said in this video exactly describes why and how we live in a such an ugly society. We got graduate school educated snobs with business, law, finance, or engineering degrees who make assumptions about this or that. Without actually going out there and talking to the people they (supposedly) "serve." Your video also rang a bell in my mind and really touched my heart too, since for most of my life (so far) I'd often times run into people who would use their labels as a right to mistreat, abuse or speak down towards someone else who doesn't have that label. Never really knew how to respond back to such nasty individuals, until I realized that we are all artists and its nothing more than a salesman pitch (tactic) that gets used on us in order to manipulate us into something bad.

Amen Brother! Preach!! Keep doing what you’re doing we love these videos! Kudos from South Ga!

Thank you so very much for being you and sharing with us. God Bless.

I've found that people use labels as a way to put you into a box with no wiggle room, rather than as a way to describe someone or something in a broad category

Keep it up.. you are a true service to those who will open their mind and listen

Glad you got Cigar Place to support you. You and Momma make great content, very calming and hopeful that the world can be alright! Peace love and understanding

the way the sun crowns you is astounding. thank you for your work, you are so deeply appreciated.

This is such a great video. I appreciate your perspective and wisdom

You, Sir, have a profound way with words and covering the gamut of life topics. Thanks for taking the time to pass the wisdom along to those of us who aren't so blessed.

Great message as usual. Thanks

Sir, you’re one humble and wise cowboy. I’m glad that I have found your channel. Thank you for all the videos you have made so far.

I feel sad that you had to make this video Dewayne. Thank you for all the positivity and wisdom you share with us. Sending you my regards all the way from Singapore

Thanks for this one, Dwayne-I am a gay woman living in South Texas, and even though we do not agree on some things I am always humbled and centered by your videos. Much love and health to you and your family, and many more videos to come! Thank you for sharing your life with us.

Food for thought yet again, this man knocks it out of the park every single time.

Thank you for everything you do. I look forward to all your work.

Thank you for the advice and addressing the subject always appreciate your videos and just the general person you are - love from England

I am 22 years old young man lost with little to no hope! I watch your videos and they get me by! I appreciate your advice in any sense,shape or form. you help me think about things more then “your typical KZfaq video on self improvement/ motivation” thank you sir for your impact on my life anything helps

I've recently come across your channel and I just wanna say I really appreciate your videos! Despite the fact that I think we have pretty vast differences in our beliefs about how to live life and various political issues, I'm certain that if we sat down for a drink and a chat we'd find a lot in common at our cores, and we could have a reasonable and respectful conversation. Keep doing what you're doing :)

Thanks for the talks Dwayne. You remind me of my father in many ways. I’m stationed over in Okinawa Japan and I listen to your talks while I’m at the gym, really reminds me of home. Appreciate ya

Its refreshing to hear someone with a common sense out look , and not afraid to talk about it . I enjoy your videos a lot . Thanks Dwayne !

I am so glad I found your channel. You always have thought provoking content. During my college years most of the classes I took as an engineering major were critical thinking based. During that time, critical thinking seemed to be everywhere. As I sit here and reflect on your video, I feel that critical thinking is dying. The service you are doing is much needed for that reason. You challenge viewers to use their brain and see things from different perspectives. You and I are very different, but you always make me sit and think deeply about what you say. Despite having extremely different backgrounds, most of I time I can see exactly what you are trying to get across. I look forward to every video, because I enjoy critical thinking. Congratulations on creating such great content.

Interesting subject. It’s something I’ve been aware of for many years. There is a segment of our political society that has a history of redefining words to mean something that word did not originally mean. That can be a real problem as your discussion has revealed. In my opinion the reason for redefining words is to put a virtuous aspect to the subject that word is being applied to. Again in my opinion, that is purposefully done to persuade people that your values are virtuous. There are many well minded people that have been drawn off the path to another path just because of the redefining of words. It is very dangerous to our society.

I love your thought process and really enjoy your videos. I will look for you on rumble

Hi there, I just wanted to thank you and mama for making these videos. My husband and I both watch your videos and it's like a breath of fresh air hearing down to earth people speak reason and wisdom in such a calm way. I watch your and mama's videos after a long day and they bring me peace of mind, it's a real blessing.

You're amazing. I sure hope that someone else is reading these messages because I honestly would hate the idea of you reading some of these things people write cause people are crazy on the internet.

I want to give this 5000 likes because everything you just said is everything that I feel every day of my life So good on you sir that's why I watch you and I will continue to watch you💯💯💯💯💯💯

Several years ago I read a book on "Listening," a very simple, small and easy book to read. I cannot express the positive impact that book has had in all facets of my life. As usual, you have imparted great words of wisdom. thank you!

I really enjoy listening to you. I write for newspapers and try to take an informed view. I have met with a lot of hate but have overwhelming support for my positions from a lot of readers. You are giving me a deeper understanding that I hope that I can keep developing.

I am only 19 and I feel I have grown more in the last year or so I've been out of high school and out of the comfort and shelter of being an minor then I ever was in it. It's very strange since I almost don't recognize myself from back then and I think that had a lot to do with labels and thinking I had to be on 1 side or the other. If I wasn't one label then I was the other and if I was a certain label then I couldn't be the other. A big part of really trying to understand myself and the people around me, more importantly spending more time with people I love and care about then anything online, is that I am not indifferent on issues but sometimes I really understand both sides and think both opinions have some truth to it sometimes for different reasons. I think just like anything you're never successful on your first try, and that goes for life itself as it really seems like everyone is just stumbling all the way until they pass. Something I love to death is Dante's Divine Comedy, specifically Paradiso or Heaven is the part I want to reference but it's important that everyone knows these aren't divine Christian texts but instead Christian Fan-fiction but still introduces a lot of interesting concepts. One of my favorite concepts is when he enters the 4th sphere or The Sun which don't if your curious just read it. But It's when he interacts with one of Dante's favorite Christian scholars, a Dominican, Thomas Aquinas who you can even look up. But it confuses him when he sees Bonaventure here as well, a "Franciscan" who he doesn't agree with and by all means shouldn't have made to heaven in his mind. Essentially it's if you had the idea that only Republicans would make it to heaven because of what they believe but when you get there it's full of Republicans and Democrats. But Thomas Aquinas explains to put it short, that in making it to Heaven your beliefs and your labels don't matter but instead what matters is that you seek unfiltered truth from God with all your heart, mind and soul. That the love present in Heaven isn't bound by these ideas of an imperfect world. Essentially Dante is saying that *_Republican or Democrat, Black or White, Gay or Straight, etc. You can make it to Heaven as those labels actually have 0 value in your walk but instead it's whether you truly seek God's truth which means also implementing it._* Would love to hear peoples thoughts on this too, I always love talking about philosophical subjects and especially wacky biblical fiction like Dante's Divine Comedy or Paradise Lost, etc.

Dwayne, I've been with the channel since about 100,000 subscribers and before anything else, I'd like to say that your wisdom has been very helpful to me so thank you very much for what you're doing. On that note, I want to tell you something I know to be true based on my own experience and observations. As your audience gets bigger, you will start to attract different kinds of people, specifically the transgenders, feminists, and similar activist groups. These are very frustrating people to deal with because they will almost never try to see things from another perspective, and like you said they are already thinking of the next gotcha moment as you're speaking. They think that there's no other way than their way, and if you don't see things their way then you must be terrible. I just want you to please, please, not let them make you angry because when they make you angry that's when you say things you'll regret. Just remember the cowboy energy video. Maybe you already know these things, I just hope you're careful of their traps. Thank you Dwayne, and have a happy day.

Love your intent and I like most of your content, i especially liked your video "When you Just aint got it all together" - i''ve felt like a failure most of my adult life, and ,ive done alot of work with that but a part of me still nags at times though; but, your video really was an amazing bit of reassurance. In regard to labels and definitions though I get the feeling these are amazing mental short cuts which can be incredibly descriptive and, at times, even more descriptive than continuous numerical data on one spectrum (because it unites info from several) and, its pivotal to the way we think when we are first learning about something, and when you're making connections about the nature of reality in unrelated fields i.e. analogies . For example, off the cuff , the kidney and liver is to the blood stream what the fuel filter is to the fuel system in a car. This is an imperfect comparison as are all analogies but, it saves time and even, at times, gives food for thought and routes for empirical inquiry. Hell the entirety of metaphysical thought which religion contributes to and derives from, cannot get off the ground without treating categories as concrete metaphysical objects which have some bearing on reality and are non arbitrary....Categories can be misused as labels as weapons or embellishers, but its a bit much to say a category means nothing because people misuse them. in regard to politics though abuse, inflation and distortion is the name of the game. I dont know why we think it hasnt always been this way, were just simply at the point a absurd extremes in our rhetoric.

*LOVE THIS. Very evolved and refreshing! Respect, man.*

Grew up in far right very strict church left church parents and hometown in rebellion and got a good taste of the left. Damb near lost my self trying to be somebody and now by the grace of God I'm in the the middle leaning right because of an amazing Christian cowgirl that showed me what being an image of Christ really looks like. She made me feel so ashamed of my foolish ways and helped me get my head out of my ass.

The amount of wisdom this man holds and shares with us is incredible. Thank you.

Hi Dewayne I ran across your videos sitting in a hotel room while working in California far from my wife, kids, and mules in Montana thank you for your content it's been a blessing

So refreshing, such wisdom all because you stop to think and analyze a topic before jumping to conclusions. It's so easy to get worked up. Listening to others, how they approach things, makes all of us consider how we handle things and that we can all improve. There is not much I don't agree with that you discussed. Your most important thing you covered in the beginning about Jordan Peterson, who I started listening too as well - a highly intelligent man - is for us all to go and find out for ourselves. Don't blindly just listen to MSM and adopt their labels for anyone!

I think part of the issue is that people have come to view youtube personalities as authority figures, despite it being a platform for sharing personal opinion. If you couple that with a deficient sense of personal culpability, then it creates the perception of a power struggle relationship between people voicing differing opinions. Personal accountability and humility, and respect for others would remedy a great deal of the problem.

Hi Dewayne, This comment is long, I’m treating it like a letter. I hope that’s okay. I found this channel first with the “When you just ain’t got it all together” video. I thought there was a lot of poignant wisdom in your words. I’ve watched a decent number of your other videos since, and we definitely have different opinions on certain issues. However, I think most of those stem from differences in perspective and understanding, so I wanted to share some thoughts so maybe you can consider a few things further - A lot of the people you describe as “hateful” didn’t one day decide to be hateful. More than likely, they’ve been hurt personally, or seen family, friends or other people like them who have been hurt by things like bigotry, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, etc. I think sometimes you generalize more than you mean to. When you make the statement - “These hateful feminists” vs “Some people who are lashing out and using feminism to justify being mean or hurtful on the internet.” - One statement instigates these heated defensive discussions. The other explains that you think a fair and decent concept like feminism, has been co-opted and wrongly associated with aggressive inflammatory behavior. You’re a well spoken and thoughtful person, but as you say, “Sometimes you just don’t know.” We can look at groups of people with certain beliefs or identities and see enemies, or we can look and see people that our culture or society has failed, who are hurting and angry and reacting as such. It’s not so much an issue of, “well they should choose to act more civil” and often the case that groups of marginalized populations have hit their limit with the number of times they can stomach having their rights and liberties stripped away, or their loved ones murdered by someone who hates them because of who they are, who they love, or the color of their skin. Sometimes, these reactions are the result of people being fed up with being silenced by those in power, or threatened by those who have decided to make hating people like them a political stance. Comparing being trans to being a cowboy is a poor comparison that strips away the larger context of those terms carry with them. No one has been murdered for being a cowboy, or denied a job, or place to live, simply for being a cowboy. No one has been refused the ability to marry their partner, or had their children taken or their ability to parent questioned because they are a cowboy. The difference here should be obvious given those examples. Some labels describe a vocation or way of presenting oneself, but other labels describe something so inherent about a person’s being or experience that to deny them is to dehumanize the individual in the process. It “others” them in a way that can lead to exploitation, bullying, abuse, and in awful extreme cases, violence, fatal or otherwise. When you say, “I disagree with trans” that statement promotes the idea that being trans is not a legitimate or real identity. You can hold whatever religious beliefs you want regarding whether being trans is somehow problematic for the god you worship in your private spiritual practice, but you cannot deny that trans people exist in the world. I would hope you wouldn’t disagree that they deserve to be treated with the same courtesy and respect and dignity that you’d expect for yourself. When people say that phrase is transphobic, the implied meaning is that by denying the legitimacy of trans-people’s identities, you are perpetuating a societal issue where trans folks are discriminated against, victimized, assaulted and murdered, simply for being who they are. It’s the same sort of generalized “I cannot support this entire group of people because of who they are” that you are literally decrying those “aggressive hateful feminists” for doing towards men. I hope these points seem logical and reasonable. I would be happy to continue talking about this, if you would be interested in listening and sharing. Take care.

Thank you for being you. Please don't let the people of this world try and tear you down. I truly appreciate the insight and wisdom shared on this channel. To respond directly with the topic of discussion, labels can be dangerous.

I love listening to you, you made me open my eyes with certain things and I thank you for that. And your right we all need to calm down.