EARLY ACCESS: Neoliberalism Needs To Go
Added 2025-04-13 13:39:39 +0000 UTCHowdy, friends! We talk a lot about neoliberalism here on the channel, but we've never taken the time to do a proper deep dive. So in this episode we're taking a look at where neoliberalism came from, how it works, and why it's so unbelievably destructive. Hope you enjoy the video!
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That was so eloquently worded! I think I myself could use a reminder of this from time to time, so I'm glad I stumbled across this comment
Ash
2025-10-27 17:39:58 +0000 UTCHey Second Thought, I really respect your work. You've helped shape the way I think, and I’ve always appreciated how seriously you take the issues you cover. That’s why I wanted to reach out. At the end of your last video, you said: “If you're not ready to fight for equality, if you're too stupid or arrogant to see that you're next on the chopping block—why not be cruel, if it'll make you feel safe and powerful in the meantime?” That line startled me—not because I think you’re wrong to be angry, but because it made me worry about how easily that kind of tone can push people further into defensiveness or cruelty. I want to share a story you probably already know—the story of Ignaz Semmelweis. He was a doctor who figured out that handwashing could save countless lives, especially of mothers during childbirth. But his colleagues rejected his ideas, mocked him, and eventually forced him out of his job. He became increasingly angry and bitter, lashing out at others in open letters. His frustration was justified—he was right, and people were dying because they wouldn’t listen. But he was eventually institutionalized, beaten, and died in an asylum. His discovery was only accepted years later, after he was gone. That story scares me. It reminds me how even the right message, delivered harshly or at the wrong moment, can isolate people or be dismissed entirely. Sometimes it backfires. I know your heart’s in the right place. I just think we’re at a moment where we need more than critique—we need examples. Especially for boys who are lost and looking for something to believe in. We need to model what strength looks like when it’s grounded in empathy and curiosity, not cruelty or control. That kind of thing doesn’t always go viral, but it sticks. Right now, I feel like you’re addressing a small, college-educated crowd that’s already aware of the issues. But there's a whole generation of younger guys out there, influenced by content that’s fostering toxic ideas, from creators like Smii7y and The Yard, who are raising legions of young men primed to be fascists. They need something to believe in, and they’re not getting it from what’s currently being offered by progressive voices. This is where we need to step up. We need to show them that being a man isn’t about power, cruelty, or dominance—it’s about empathy, humor, and respect for others. This is where I think you could be part of something bigger. There’s a real opportunity to create content that not only challenges these harmful ideals but can also compete with the likes of Smii7y and The Yard on YouTube’s trending page. We can create a multicam gaming channel that’s built on shared discovery, humor, and learning moments, where teasing mistakes are just part of the fun and everyone feels included. No punching down, no shaming—it’s about celebrating mistakes and growing from them, together. If we can make this kind of content go viral, we’ll show that it’s possible to reach a massive audience with a message of strength rooted in compassion. And in the process, we’ll help shift the narrative around masculinity to one that values kindness, self-awareness, and true strength. We can beat the toxic content at its own game, and do it better. Thanks for reading. I’m rooting for you. ~Fox E-Guy
Fox E-Guy
2025-05-13 20:19:47 +0000 UTCWe need FDR style new deal! Ugh
Patrick James
2025-04-27 00:34:26 +0000 UTC
