A.J. Jacobs on his "Year of Living Constitutionally"

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  • čas přidán 29. 07. 2024
  • New York Times bestselling author and humorist A.J. Jacobs is back with another chronicle of an immersive experiment. As recounted in his new book, "The Year of Living Constitutionally," Jacobs spent a year exploring the language and history of our nation's founding document and amendments, sometimes with a musket in tow. He talked with CBS News' John Dickerson about the Constitution's balance of powers, created to protect against a tyrant; the logistics of petitioning the government; and the joys of writing with a quill pen.
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Komentáře • 68

  • @universalheartstring
    @universalheartstring Před 2 měsíci +39

    "Putting others before ourselves," What a concept!

    • @johnkeith2450
      @johnkeith2450 Před 2 měsíci

      And my main use of my right to bear arms is to protect others.

    • @sheldonthomas8773
      @sheldonthomas8773 Před 2 měsíci

      But not the Slaves or the Natives.

    • @JackieDaytona1776
      @JackieDaytona1776 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@sheldonthomas8773the Constitution was revolutionary enough to provide a road map for slaves to become citizens. It was an existential turning point in human history. You have the freedoms and rights to complain about it because of the same text that allowed a group of farmers to defeat the world's greatest empire and establish a foundation of democracy that shines upon literally billions around the world today.
      Sorry the framers of the Constitution didn't adhere to your twenty first century sensitivities when drafting their terrible document. Feel free to propose a better alternative.

  • @elainekinney6186
    @elainekinney6186 Před 2 měsíci +32

    With freedom comes responsibility! We need to remember this in order for a democracy to survive!

  • @piusx8317
    @piusx8317 Před 2 měsíci +16

    Good for him. There is nothing better than history 🎉

  • @ameliajoe-chandler3339
    @ameliajoe-chandler3339 Před 2 měsíci +11

    I always wonder what our Dine’ (Navajo people) were doing at the time the “founding fathers” were creating the document. And were indigenous people a part of the line , “We the people…” This thought has always stayed with me through middle school, high school, college history courses.

    • @ebybeehoney
      @ebybeehoney Před 2 měsíci

      - well, to be honest, I believe they were generally only thinking of white males. Women definitely weren't on their list. I suspect most others would be considered "less-than" as well. Even when some hesitated in the end they would have "othered" anyone that didn't look like themselves. And probably those that didn't speak a language they understood.

  • @lisamcbarron6047
    @lisamcbarron6047 Před 2 měsíci +10

    While some may be amused by Mr. Jacobs' eccentric approach to his "Constitutionally Living", the mere fact that he's immersed himself in this (and apparently dragged his loving wife along with it).....I cant put into words what I felt watching this ...bittersweet....melancholy ....I dont know...but it sort of made me tear up a little bit too....What most of us citizens of these great United States do not want to see however, is our great Constitution used in a manner to attack these great United States and it's citizens either. I'm pretty sure Jacobs has some lessons about our Constitution in his new book....and I look forward to reading it!!

    • @linguaphile42
      @linguaphile42 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I've read Know-It-All and A Year of Living Biblically, and his wife is right -- this adventure is small potatoes compared to what he put himself through for the other books. Highly entertaining and thought-provoking author.

    • @lisamcbarron6047
      @lisamcbarron6047 Před 2 měsíci

      @@linguaphile42 Thanks for your insight and thanks for those other two titles....I'm definitely getting this newest one first!!! Appreciated your input!

    • @adrienne7340
      @adrienne7340 Před 2 měsíci

      Ding DIng Ding Give this person a Bubble Gum Cigar! Righteo!

  • @tobechukwuolumba7337
    @tobechukwuolumba7337 Před 2 měsíci +19

    The Constitution has its first three words in the Preamble, and that is "We the People"

    • @adrienne7340
      @adrienne7340 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yet, is isn't for all the people, is it!

    • @TransoceanicOutreach
      @TransoceanicOutreach Před 2 měsíci +3

      Yes it is. Read it again.

    • @MrMatteNWk
      @MrMatteNWk Před 2 měsíci

      And as GOP Congresscritters say, "There are no pronouns in the Constitution!"

    • @danielchilton5400
      @danielchilton5400 Před 29 dny

      @@TransoceanicOutreachI think the point is that when it was drafted in 1787 it really didn’t mean “all people”. Just like “all men are created equal” wasn’t originally intended to include all men. Thankfully significant progress has been made and today I feel those wrongs have been righted.

  • @billkittleman9631
    @billkittleman9631 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Living Constitutionally is not something we should have to “imagine” 🇺🇸

  • @martina21953
    @martina21953 Před 2 měsíci +5

    This guy is so cool. I do historical reenacting and love it! I'm going to die with my stays on! 😀

  • @JamesJohnson-sl3ui
    @JamesJohnson-sl3ui Před 2 měsíci +2

    When he spoke about rights and responsibilities. He is spot on. We live in an America that it's people and politicians do not value citizenship. And do not take into consideration the responsibility's one has to each other and the country. Only what they can get.

  • @kimberknutson831
    @kimberknutson831 Před 2 měsíci +8

    This guy seems crazy in a really good way. Thanks for sharing. : )

  • @joshlouie
    @joshlouie Před 20 dny

    There are still people like in America who will truly fulfill what our forefathers have started in this glorious country. Thank you A.J. Jacobs. This is very inspiring! as what Spock from Star Trek always say "Live long and prosper!" 🖖🙂

  • @teresalegler2777
    @teresalegler2777 Před 2 měsíci +4

    My first pen, was an ink pen. The big breakthrough was the fillable pen. And yes, stained fingers.
    Putting others before ourselves. Obviously,some who have held the office never read or understood that concept.

    • @nghtwtchmn129
      @nghtwtchmn129 Před 2 měsíci

      A "penknife" was originally a knife for trimming goose-quill pens.

  • @redcoltken
    @redcoltken Před měsícem

    A.J. Jacobs is crazy in the best way possible

  • @BobbySanders-bf2fr
    @BobbySanders-bf2fr Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you Jane for being you....

  • @scottprather5645
    @scottprather5645 Před 4 dny

    Love this

  • @mililaniman
    @mililaniman Před 2 měsíci

    I admire his passionate pursuit to learn more about the constitution.

  • @BobbySanders-bf2fr
    @BobbySanders-bf2fr Před 2 měsíci +1

    AJ. You goofball. God bless....

  • @debbralehrman5957
    @debbralehrman5957 Před 2 měsíci

    Well said! 👍🏼👏🏻🌹

  • @judithdomangue9995
    @judithdomangue9995 Před 2 měsíci +1

    🙏

  • @brianbullard8291
    @brianbullard8291 Před 2 měsíci +1

  • @VEGANSAM
    @VEGANSAM Před 2 měsíci +1

    He looks like a possible member of Monty Python.

  • @ecamp6360
    @ecamp6360 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I hope his next book is on the Neolithic age.

  • @steveconn
    @steveconn Před 2 měsíci +4

    If only our representatives actually did this rather than just pointlessly trying to impeach eachother all the time.

  • @adelaferreira4575
    @adelaferreira4575 Před 2 měsíci

    Wise words many people wish to ignore these days !

  • @leonhank4448
    @leonhank4448 Před 2 měsíci

    Parchment 👍

  • @UAL320
    @UAL320 Před 2 měsíci +1

    We should still be worried about troops being quartered in our homes. Yes, that’s how up to date your constitution is….

    • @colehowe
      @colehowe Před 2 měsíci

      One of my biggest voting issues is NO QUARTERING TROOPS in my single bedroom apartment! Lol
      John Mulaney has a great bit on this btw that should be on CZcams if you have a few mins and want a laugh

    • @rc6147
      @rc6147 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yeah, we should be. And it's not outdated

    • @rc6147
      @rc6147 Před 2 měsíci

      Don't think it can't happen again.

  • @raynorman9880
    @raynorman9880 Před 2 měsíci +4

    He missed the major concept - federalism. The States are sovereign and it is the Constitution that provides as mechanism of those sovereign entities to cooperate in mutually beneficial ways. In the end, that is all the constitution is or was before it was usurped and the agent became the master of the sovereign.

    • @JackieDaytona1776
      @JackieDaytona1776 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I'd argue from a political theology perspective you're describing a confederation more than the union the Constitution was aiming to create. The articles of confederation were ineffective, and with the federal government absorbing state debt, it essentially established more of a republic.

  • @ELURIE12
    @ELURIE12 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Sen. Wyden doesn’t listen to anything anyways.

  • @nghtwtchmn129
    @nghtwtchmn129 Před 2 měsíci

    1:48 His musket is almost certainly a "replica" rather than an actual "antique" from over 200 years ago.

    • @JackieDaytona1776
      @JackieDaytona1776 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Probably...but if there is one guy that I believe would buy a real one and run around playing with it, it's this guy

  • @sheldonthomas8773
    @sheldonthomas8773 Před 2 měsíci

    What about the Slaves and the Natives?

    • @JackieDaytona1776
      @JackieDaytona1776 Před 2 měsíci +2

      What about them? Not sure if you heard the news but they've been free and citizens for some time.

  • @2012photograph
    @2012photograph Před 2 měsíci

    Don't why more State Don't promoting 13 Colonies flag?

  • @cleroyster2610
    @cleroyster2610 Před 2 měsíci +1

    So ironic, CBS doing a story on a subject they despise.

  • @aguerra1381
    @aguerra1381 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I say it's up to God. Without Him we can do NOTHING!
    He's the Potter, we're the clay. We're too stupid to do it without Him!

    • @colehowe
      @colehowe Před 2 měsíci +1

      Would you say any higher purpose fits? Or do you believe other people need God from Christianity to live?
      Not trying to be disrespectful in any way I’m just honestly curious. I grew up Catholic, but to me, I more see ~God~ now as the universe and why we exist rather than nothing ever coming to be.

    • @aguerra1381
      @aguerra1381 Před 2 měsíci

      @@colehowe
      I also grew up Catholic but there were certain views of the world from it's teachings that led me to become VERY aware of the spiritual conflict that we humans are in the middle of for the conditioning of our souls and therefore the shaping of our REALITY and cultures. It is all well kept hidden until it becomes OBVIOUS.

    • @gregdebree9158
      @gregdebree9158 Před 2 měsíci +2

      you are. l am not!!

  • @bizlibrarian
    @bizlibrarian Před 2 měsíci