Archbishop Desmond Tutu & Jody Williams - Nobel Peace Prize Winners - More Humor Than You'd Think

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  • čas přidán 4. 12. 2017
  • Insightful & funny. Two nobel peace prize winners back to back, where the latter speaks about the appearance of the former. It's interesting, recommend you watch it. I loved it myself.
    Thanks David Shi for the suggestion! Enjoy!
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Komentáře • 145

  • @Onkeeeeelz
    @Onkeeeeelz Před 9 měsíci +6

    When Father laughed, i couldn't help but feel like Craig was talking to Master Yoda

  • @jodyharrison4950
    @jodyharrison4950 Před 2 lety +43

    He was a great human being, may he Rest in Peace.

  • @SnowRavenn
    @SnowRavenn Před 6 lety +121

    Aww his little giggles 🙈😆😆 what a sweet sweet man.

  • @GabrielBandini2024
    @GabrielBandini2024 Před rokem +5

    The Desmond Tutu interview is simply beautiful. I love Craig so much

  • @The-Study-Shed
    @The-Study-Shed Před 6 lety +65

    What a lovely, wise, sweet old man. His giggle is infectious and he reminds me of Yoda lol

    • @amelzon1
      @amelzon1 Před 2 lety +1

      Nailed it. Almost sounds mischievous. A diminutive looking yet truly powerful older being.
      You nailed it, Steve.

  • @grantwilson257
    @grantwilson257 Před 3 lety +42

    Bishop Tutu is an absolute legend and Craig deserves a medal for the way he handled this interview.

    • @vinyltapelover
      @vinyltapelover Před 3 lety +10

      "
      Grant Wilson
      "... Craig deserves a medal for the way he handled this interview." Craig, actually, received a Peabody Award for that 2009 interview.

    • @grantwilson257
      @grantwilson257 Před 3 lety

      @@vinyltapelover thank you so much for your reply/comment

    • @vinyltapelover
      @vinyltapelover Před 3 lety +1

      @@BenGearig "@vinyltapelover it was in the video"
      Yep, I think I mentioned, to Mr Wilson,'s thought about Craig derserving a medal, that in fact, Craig got a 2009 Peabody, unless you are speaking of something else I'm not understanding.

    • @vinyltapelover
      @vinyltapelover Před 3 lety

      @@BenGearig No congrats, for whatever it was worth, was required. I had seen the original broadcast of this videos and of course that broadcast had no Outtro. Us fans became aware of Craig's peabody when he mentioned, being given it, on a later broadcasted show. Therefore, I had no idea, of what you were referring to when you wrote "it was in the video" until I reviewed the y.t. video to the end and saw the Outtro, which actually was not part of the original show. I applaud you on a great joke.

    • @vinyltapelover
      @vinyltapelover Před 3 lety

      @@BenGearig Sorry Benjamin Geariag, I see that it is really pointless to attempt to a sensible dialogue with someone bent on narcissistic playfulness. You just going to have to play by yourself.

  • @34hedgehog
    @34hedgehog Před 2 lety +6

    A Nobel prize-winning bishop with a deliciously evil cackle, and a talkshow host who can quote Thomas Aquinas. And he LISTENED! In a way I don't think I've ever heard any talkshow host listen before, with the possible exception of Michael Parkinson. And they hardly mentioned religion once. They didn't need to. It was humanity.

  • @SnowRavenn
    @SnowRavenn Před 6 lety +89

    Craig won the prestigious Pea Body Award 🥇

  • @syxx7wun
    @syxx7wun Před rokem +5

    Watching this makes me wish I could've had an opportunity to sit and talk to Desmond Tutu. May he rest in power.

  • @kennydude11797
    @kennydude11797 Před 4 lety +95

    The level of depth and seriousness in this conversation is amazing and I feel like you wouldn't see it on late night talk shows nowadays. Not to mention that I don't think any host aside from Craig could really pull it off.

    • @viqneuman.5111
      @viqneuman.5111 Před 2 lety +1

      Desmond Tutu in Carpool Karaoke?

    • @sethp26
      @sethp26 Před 2 lety +1

      if we were on any other late night show he'd be interrupted 20 times while he was talking. Craig really knows how to just have a genuine conversation, wish there were late night hosts like him now.

  • @ElGonzoMayor
    @ElGonzoMayor Před 2 lety +7

    What an amazing lady and what an amazing man. And the way Craig adapts to each one to give them space and comfort at the same time he brings a smile from them and his audience.
    Can anybody doubt, after watching these two interviews, that Craig is the best host ever?

  • @tomthebomb557
    @tomthebomb557 Před rokem +5

    The best bar none late night show ever...and why you ask? because of the honesty and the lack of cheap laughs that other late shows engage in... I miss Craig Ferguson on late night. Who else could do an interview with the like of Tutu and still have the humor and integrity of the art intact.

  • @javiercontreras2358
    @javiercontreras2358 Před 5 lety +46

    Impressive when a funny person gets calm and shows his/her intelligence in other form. Bravo, Craig!

  • @hgekripton
    @hgekripton Před 5 lety +135

    (Apologies if this is not right written, english is not my first language)i love how Craig always thinks less of himself, but every time that he talks to someone more "intelligent" than him, he dont even try to be at the same level of intelligence, he is always at the same level. he was always right when he used to said "i'm not a talk show host" because he was not, he was better than that.

    • @benadams3569
      @benadams3569 Před 4 lety +23

      English IS my first language and you wrote that better than more than half the "native speakers" I've encountered in my life.
      I also agree with your points

    • @vinyltapelover
      @vinyltapelover Před 3 lety +2

      Beto Garcia As used to be said in my neighborhood, many decades ago, "there ain't no shame in your game". No the grammar is not correct as it should be, but the intent is to give very high praise for thoughtful , well written words coming from the heart. Well done,

    • @Alvan81
      @Alvan81 Před 2 lety +1

      Well Said we understand you perfectly.

  • @cakredi4132
    @cakredi4132 Před 5 lety +27

    You all know Craig got a Peabody for this episode.
    But do you know that this man was also the Ultimate Flirtmaster?
    He's that good.

  • @N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.
    @N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S. Před 5 lety +32

    My favourite part of this interview is at 21:50. The silence as they wait for Father Tutu to finish his story is staggering. Completely enthralled by this man. We are so lucky to have him.
    EDIT: Father Tutu passed away in December 2021. We are so lucky to have had him.

    • @thomasleroy68
      @thomasleroy68 Před 3 lety

      Sad to say, this is my first time listening to him. I am also one of those people as you described the audience, silent waiting on every word . The way he described how in a way to deal with evil , and how the woman who was in icu for months after that grenade, is actually making me look at my own self . I came here via watching Craig’s interview with Morgan Freeman , like 7 interviews of them, and Craig and Morgan talking about Nelson and how Craig interviewed Father Tutu. I’m glad I came here for this. Just over halfway and loving this.

  • @greendaleforever
    @greendaleforever Před 3 lety +21

    Tutu is like Yoda, starts out jokey and then hammers down the wisdom and truth

  • @Vazgenaguz
    @Vazgenaguz Před 3 lety +8

    I watch this video again and again time after time! When everything around is nuts (worldwide that happens more and more often) - this talk gives hope!!! Thanks to both of those beautiful people!!!

  • @lexluthor6497
    @lexluthor6497 Před 4 lety +30

    This guy is famous for changing the history on this planet.not a movie star or anything crap like that.THIS is the kind of guy you sit down,shut up and listen to.

    • @zlinedavid
      @zlinedavid Před 3 lety

      This. You get an audience with a person as intelligent, honorable and accomplished as Father Tutu, ask questions and LISTEN to the answers.

    • @rrickarr
      @rrickarr Před 2 lety

      I actually met him and spoke to him, and I was silent in the presence of this great man.

  • @LarryLeeMoniz
    @LarryLeeMoniz Před 3 lety +11

    What a fantastic human being, and a great guest. The Archbishop has such a wonderful sense of humor. Craig said in a speech that Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the guest that made the biggest impact on his show. He also stated he believes the show got better after his appearance. I am so happy you've shared this wonderful episode.

  • @1000auh
    @1000auh Před 5 lety +4

    The accomplishments of Desmond Tutu are too many to list here and i wish late night talk shows would invite people like him on their shows. Also in this interview we get to see a completely different craig. He thoroughly deserved that peabody award. He listened and did not try to control the interview. I cannot imagine other late night talk show hosts responding the way he did. Desmond Tutu was the once in a lifetime guest. Thanks TJLF for this. You have done a valuable service for putting these out there for the whole world to see.

  • @OneofInfinity.
    @OneofInfinity. Před 3 lety +10

    I'm Dutch and still love Craig, just relaxing with some mighty herbs.

  • @SuperPfreire
    @SuperPfreire Před 2 lety +3

    the news of him passing brought me here. REST IN POWER DESMOND TUTU

  • @pingpong9656
    @pingpong9656 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I can see exactly why Craig was changed by Tutu- amazing interview.

  • @Mokkers_stuff
    @Mokkers_stuff Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you for uploading this. Remarkable and uplifting, I am not ashamed to say that Craig's interview with Archbishop Desmond Tutu did bring a tear to my eye, in a good way! Plus the remarkable Jody Williams who is absolutely spot on regarding sexism and attitudes towards women who are just as capable, if not more so, than men in the fight against injustice in the world. Craig Ferguson has proved once again his ability to get the best out of his guests. Thanks again!

  • @hades720
    @hades720 Před 3 lety +9

    Love how they played zombie by the cranberries, that song has meaning about division and it fits

  • @Chronic_Tranquility
    @Chronic_Tranquility Před 6 lety +35

    Nice.. I'd seen the Desmond Tutu interview, but never saw the Jody Williams one. Thanks!

  • @danaelopez7259
    @danaelopez7259 Před rokem +2

    This interview had me discover Desmond Tutu and I am thankful for that endlessly. Also Craig was just so good at this. Thank you so so much for posting this interview. You helped me find an amazing man. Bless you. ❤❤❤

  • @yourchannel2567
    @yourchannel2567 Před 5 lety +3

    I just watched the first half with the Arch Bishop and I have to say, TJLF, that was probably one of the best interviews he ever had. It was amazing to for the audience to be so quiet and listening so intently as they did that night. Wonderful upload. Thank you very much. =D

  • @anamariajuch-calero6116
    @anamariajuch-calero6116 Před 3 lety +10

    Craig you are a great interviewer.you can say whatever, but ( perhaps due to your Scottish background) you trascend goodness.

  • @scott4345
    @scott4345 Před 5 lety +4

    Amazing interviews ! Very inspiring!

  • @thedoctor2099
    @thedoctor2099 Před 6 lety +9

    I love Tutu's description of Mandela, it's something I've always aspired to do in my life. Be kind.

  • @heidi681
    @heidi681 Před 5 lety +15

    🌿👀 Wish they could have kept talking (Desmond and Craig) for hours. Two humans so different and yet the same. Love and forgiveness. 💟🙆🙋💟
    Edit: And both fun and silly! 😁

  • @mikeford1273
    @mikeford1273 Před 2 lety +1

    Great interview! Well done both!.

  • @myrarazor5151
    @myrarazor5151 Před 6 lety +2

    fantastic watched it twice love this show

  • @matovic27
    @matovic27 Před 3 lety +4

    My goodness what an infectious laugh

  • @g.george
    @g.george Před 6 lety +26

    Yaaay been asking for Desmond Tutu for a while :D Now to watch it for the millionth time

  • @Hollyes
    @Hollyes Před 5 lety +17

    Watching this in 2018 is so depressing. What a hopeful time.

  • @Yiots
    @Yiots Před 2 lety +2

    The respect afforded to the Archbishop & even the faith, is something seldom seen today. Humour is the key to empathy. Craig Ferguson: Respect Level 100

    • @JamesMc2051
      @JamesMc2051 Před 6 měsíci

      Tutu was a man who was easy to respect, whether a person was Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Scientologist, atheist or whatever. His humanitarian ideals and basic decency were clear and his place in history is assured.

  • @viqneuman.5111
    @viqneuman.5111 Před 2 lety +2

    I wonder if there is a playlist or super cut of Craig having Philosophical conversations.

  • @larsfinlay7325
    @larsfinlay7325 Před 2 lety

    that Desmond Tutu guy was cool, I'm glad he was so encouraging and kind to Craig. what a wonderful piece of television history this is :)

  • @vincentcalvelli6452
    @vincentcalvelli6452 Před 6 lety

    Craig...what a blessing to have had the conversation with Archbishop Tutu.

  • @yourchannel2567
    @yourchannel2567 Před 5 lety +14

    TJLF, thank you for the Jody Williams spot, too. It was good to see someone who had done as much as she did and got the recognition for it, having such a good sense of humor with Craig. I did learn one very important thing with that interview. If I was a vampire and I walked up to a woman that had kangaroo testicles hanging around her neck, I would definitely run the other way. Thanks for another great upload. =D

  • @benadams3569
    @benadams3569 Před 4 lety +2

    When this episode aired on CBS, I wasn't in the mood for "serious talk" so, I skipped it entirely. I have since been considering searching for it on CZcams. I didn't search, but it was suggested to me today. I sort of remember some of the first few words, so I must have watched a little bit (I'm listening as I type this comment). I do intend to actually watch and listen to the entire interview this time.
    Thank you, CZcams for suggesting it.

    • @benadams3569
      @benadams3569 Před 4 lety +1

      Craig shrank like he was a five year old boy when the Archbishop "shhh'd" him lol

  • @pagmatic
    @pagmatic Před 6 lety +9

    YES!!! Thank you Mr. Fly #tjlflier

  • @bhratbrat
    @bhratbrat Před 6 lety +19

    Craigs show actually won a peabody for Tutu's show

  • @jacobzaranyika9334
    @jacobzaranyika9334 Před 2 lety

    Thank you🙏
    I will watch this in full later...
    I know right????!!!!

  • @khenpaulw311
    @khenpaulw311 Před 6 lety +20

    Dude, you need to do a "Best of Awkward Pause" video.

  • @forgetfulstranger
    @forgetfulstranger Před 5 lety +5

    Woah this is so cool, to have one of our own on this show

  • @CaptainAMAZINGGG
    @CaptainAMAZINGGG Před 5 lety +3

    When I learn more from Craig, than I ever did in school. Why and how is that even a real thing ..

  • @bikescarsandeverythinginbe7309

    Who would have thought you would hear a Mermaid Man quote from Bishop Tutu.

  • @cindykaywebster4643
    @cindykaywebster4643 Před 2 lety

    Craig sure have brought his chair down so he was eye to eye With the Archbishop!

  • @xizore
    @xizore Před 6 lety +3

    Hope, Joy, and healing are universal. When someone else is happy, then we can also be happy.

  • @projectz975
    @projectz975 Před 2 lety

    so good to see the Jeff Peterson "BALLS!" watermark in the bottom right

  • @zerfl
    @zerfl Před 6 lety +10

    Loving the reaction at 28:30 :)

    • @xSIJUx
      @xSIJUx Před rokem +1

      *_When Craig's life flashes before tutu's eyes_*

  • @PriyanshuBharadwa
    @PriyanshuBharadwa Před 5 lety

    Love you JLF.

  • @MrFin487
    @MrFin487 Před 6 lety +5

    Just heard him today on Kevin Pollak's Chat Show. He was talking about it.
    This is the interview that got Craig his peabody. And the one where he finally
    decided 'fuck it' and brought us Jeff, Secretariat, and Craig crazy as he wanted
    to be.
    czcams.com/video/IT-XlP5Bk4Y/video.html

  • @micrddrgn
    @micrddrgn Před 6 lety +2

    Hey The JayLeno Fly, would you consider doing a compilation with Trace Adkins? I've just seen a couple of shows featuring him and their chemistry is on the whole another level, they make fun of each other like the best friends. Would really love to see that in one piece. Thanks!

  • @RogerRosenquist
    @RogerRosenquist Před 3 lety +7

    Note to teachers - Maybe if our schools made lessons this interesting and enjoyable, our country wouldn’t be so illiterate about history.😏

    • @Broccoli_Highkicks
      @Broccoli_Highkicks Před 3 lety +4

      Maybe if your school system paid its teachers a decent wage and focused on something more than just cranking out worker-consumer units 😏

  • @phaelin
    @phaelin Před 6 lety +1

    Very intense

  • @chriauc2976
    @chriauc2976 Před rokem +1

    In Craig Furgy I miss. Different level all together

  • @Broccoli_Highkicks
    @Broccoli_Highkicks Před 3 lety +3

    That outro: even when he's not in the room, he gets a laugh. I reckon part of why he made his name in the US is that his comedy has a level of endearing self-deprecation that is quite common in British humor, but is often lacking in American comedy. Makes him stand out more. This is not a criticism of American comedy, merely an observation.

  • @1ulizard
    @1ulizard Před 3 lety

    Wooooow he is amazing...craig is pretty darn good too :)

  • @OldNew45
    @OldNew45 Před 3 lety +1

    The interview with Desmond Tutu made me remember my time in the military. All those horror stories he tells are just the norm in so many places throughout the world. People would always throw the negative politic BS questions at me about so-n-so's agenda, we're only there for oil (never saw a single oil well), etc. Let me tell you, when people cry uncontrollably, because they're so happy to be safe now. "You can't imagine what it was like before you came....". Things like that. I tell you, that's something you can never explain to sensationalists, and spin doctors. I never fought for our freedom; I fought so that others could have the same, or at least a slice of the types of freedoms we have.

  • @andyrondeau5364
    @andyrondeau5364 Před 3 lety +5

    I love this show. Corbin tries, but he's not in Craig's league.

    • @zlinedavid
      @zlinedavid Před 3 lety +4

      Corbin ain't in Craig's universe, let alone league.

  • @Smurffitness
    @Smurffitness Před 6 lety +22

    Craig showed just how good he can be here. I think a lot of people just wrote him off as a pervert until this happened.

    • @denisepaulsenful
      @denisepaulsenful Před 4 lety

      Pervert? And whom are you referring to. Craig or Tutu.

    • @Teddyngham
      @Teddyngham Před 3 lety

      @@denisepaulsenful I do believe he/she meant Craig. His flirting does sometimes, by some people, get misunderstood as being pervy. But I do think most people, including the guests, do find his flirting more funny and/or charming.

  • @Realmikesambo
    @Realmikesambo Před 3 lety +2

    I need to see Archbishop blowing the mouth organ, come on!

  • @P5YcHoKiLLa
    @P5YcHoKiLLa Před 5 lety +1

    8:08 Craig channelling a bit of Eddie Izzard?

  • @angelgarcia4716
    @angelgarcia4716 Před 6 lety +5

    A little akward pause from mister Tutu at 35:30 XDDDDDDD How happy he was about Obama, I wonder what he is thinking now.

  • @lostsoul2184
    @lostsoul2184 Před 2 lety

    Studio beee leaaaakkkkiiiin

  • @1000auh
    @1000auh Před 5 lety +3

    28:13 to 28:35 was awesome.

    • @1000auh
      @1000auh Před 3 lety

      @Bishop Desmond Tutu Firstly iam a Muslim. Secondly this seems like a scam.

  • @cakredi4132
    @cakredi4132 Před 5 lety

    Anyone can tell me the name of Rev. Desmond Tutu's entrance music?

  • @ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909

    Rest In Peace Mfundisi !

  • @AJ_Deadshow
    @AJ_Deadshow Před 2 lety

    28:00 Desmond does an 'owa owa'

  • @igordewit7357
    @igordewit7357 Před 2 lety

    Despite being christian,he was a very nice guy,it seems. Hard to square his loving personality with how the church treats gay people,especially on the African continent. But still,this guy had a big heart,and was able to really forgive the seemingly unforgivable.Thats rare.ps.Funny as hell too!☝😁 Tu tuut boing boing

  • @tvtitlechampion3238
    @tvtitlechampion3238 Před 5 lety

    Lisa!

  • @Realmikesambo
    @Realmikesambo Před 3 lety +1

    When Craig gets upstaged...

  • @timbumgarner4867
    @timbumgarner4867 Před 6 lety

    Very good

  • @baboom007
    @baboom007 Před 5 lety +6

    This has 8900 views. That says a lot of the quality of people today and what they value

  • @Jacob-sb3su
    @Jacob-sb3su Před 5 lety

    Boer War 2:Electric Boogaloo

  • @kencramer2232
    @kencramer2232 Před 5 lety

    I wonder if Craig offers training in how to be relaxed in ur own skin... all the time

  • @duzzyclayton5821
    @duzzyclayton5821 Před 5 lety +5

    As a south African this is Awkward lol

  • @AndyouareWrong
    @AndyouareWrong Před 4 lety +7

    This and john Oliver with the Dalai Lama best interviews ever.... and that's from an atheist

    • @ameronimo
      @ameronimo Před 3 lety +2

      Brett Herring - Me too also. So many people of certain religions go through life scolding anyone unfortunate enough to get within their reach. Archbishop Tutu quite simply transcends. Like you, I am atheist - that doesn’t stop me respecting someone of his ilk.

    • @zlinedavid
      @zlinedavid Před 3 lety +2

      People like this aren't good people because they are religious. They're good people who happen to be religious.

  • @eternalnihilist6415
    @eternalnihilist6415 Před 4 lety +1

    Yoda

  • @kencramer2232
    @kencramer2232 Před 5 lety

    But Shit he waffles on at times

  • @sjefhendrickx2257
    @sjefhendrickx2257 Před 3 lety +1

    Anyone agree that he does not answer 1 question directly.
    Just tells a story about... or about.... that are no answers!

  • @simonmohapi361
    @simonmohapi361 Před 4 lety

    A lot of SA histroy is pretty heavy.

  • @beverlyhayshouston2770

    That whole conversation with the woman was an awkward pause.

  • @sjefhendrickx2257
    @sjefhendrickx2257 Před 3 lety +1

    Telling about apartheid is like talking about USA! Still there.

  • @denisepaulsenful
    @denisepaulsenful Před 4 lety +5

    "We send them to asylums," rdt. Wow. That just didn't sound right coming from him. What we do here, generally, is work with the mentally ill to enable integration with the help of meds and counselling. When this isn't feasible, we hospitalise. Asylums are a deep dark thing of the past and the term isn't thrown around in polite conversation - and most particularly when recorded for public. D'oh.

    • @abdurrazzaq2314
      @abdurrazzaq2314 Před 3 lety

      ohhhhh please what do you think he meant by the "other crazies"?

  • @azynkron
    @azynkron Před 3 lety +3

    Even with a guest like this they had to take a fucking commercial break.. Capitalism doesn't know any limits to how low you can go to make a dollar.

  • @Smil3y7021
    @Smil3y7021 Před rokem

    It's been years and I still don't like the fact that he said "harmonica" and not Mouth organ 😏

    • @vinyltapelover
      @vinyltapelover Před rokem

      Smil3y702 "It's been years and I still don't like the fact that he said "harmonica" and not Mouth organ 😏"
      May I offer this thought? Ms.Williams was, a sharp, witty and unpretentious lady who could banter with the best of them and negotiate with all types of individuals anywhere on the globe. As this was her first and only visit, I like to believe that Craig accorded this Nobel Prize winner some respect, by not subjecting her the double entendre offer of the "Mouth Organ". I would have loved to seen her return for another visit. Anyway just my humble thoughts.

  • @phillipfinkle1023
    @phillipfinkle1023 Před 3 lety

    Anybody getting babboon from the lion king vibes?

  • @BoxOfGod
    @BoxOfGod Před 5 lety +4

    and then president Dump came.

  • @parabellum5503
    @parabellum5503 Před 3 lety

    Man if this guy gets any funny out of Tutu...we are not worthy and Carson is a hack

  • @granadosvm
    @granadosvm Před 5 lety +3

    I didn't like her. I'm originally from Mexico and I doubt things were as black and white as she described. Also, the supreme court could not have made the decision Mexican people have the right to protest. That is in the constitution since 1917.

    • @ElGonzoMayor
      @ElGonzoMayor Před 2 lety

      Yes, it's been in the constitution since 1917, but it has almost never been respected by the government. A reminder? 1968, Tlatelolco.
      Yo también soy mexicano. Y permíteme corregirte... Aún estamos esperando a los 43 (sabes cuáles ¿Verdad?) por los que el gobierno de México no ha hecho NADA.
      No te engañes. Hay cientos de casos como ese cada año.
      Maybe you've been living in a foreign country too long to see the truth faced by those who live here. We are at the mercy of a corrupt system.

  • @Stoutaragua
    @Stoutaragua Před 3 lety

    If their attitude is any indication...I can now understand why only a dozen women have won the Peace Prize...and the rest were men.

  • @kylewhitehead1684
    @kylewhitehead1684 Před 6 lety +5

    The British actually used their naval power to go on a crusade against slavery all but wiping it out in Africa by attacking slave galleys and threatening to economically cripple the countries that sold slaves. So we colonized countries, installed infrastructure, an made a horrible civil rights violation a little less horrible. I'm just saying, we were pretty cool some times.

    • @teamredshirt
      @teamredshirt Před 6 lety +1

      Kyle Whitehead, it's hard to weigh history and our nations actions in the past. As a Canadian I am alternately entirely proud and deeply ashamed of things my country has done in its history, but I can't quantify the actual good or bad brought about by those actions. I don't think anyone can truly say exactly what impact individual actions had on our history, the best we can do is learn from both the good and bad decisions made so none of that bullshit gets repeated ever again.
      All that said, I didn't specifically know the detail you spoke of and it is certainly reassuring that not every white dude in that time period was a total scumbag.

    • @denisepaulsenful
      @denisepaulsenful Před 4 lety

      The British are good at a few things. We're - I'm a Glaswegian - we are notable in the Arts and communication in general and engineering I believe. And I quite easily stand corrected. Remaining with the topic at hand - we were good at colonizing - or commanding groups of people throughout the world to fulfill our sordid vision of empirical domination, and in doing so we enslaved countless. So kindly refrain Mr Whitehead with your laughable revisionism. It's wildly inaccurate. Our legacy in this regard is sadly a tattered old bed sheet. Churchill sure gets a lot of credit for a blood thirsty old tyrant. And an incorrigible recalcitrant somewhat functioning alcoholic.

  • @Hollyes
    @Hollyes Před 5 lety +3

    Watching this in 2018 is so depressing. What a hopeful time.

    • @briandeschene8424
      @briandeschene8424 Před 5 lety +3

      Queen B
      As outgoing President Obama wisely reminded us, the path of human progress has never taken place in a straight line and that we need to patiently observe its trajectory over the long haul, not become jaded by its occasional short deviations.

    • @mistawinta
      @mistawinta Před 3 lety

      Just letting you know that it's 2020 now :/

    • @Hollyes
      @Hollyes Před 3 lety +1

      Mista Winta bruh... ouch

    • @mistawinta
      @mistawinta Před 3 lety

      @Bishop Desmond Tutu omg, I can't believe it's really you! Sending all my money now!