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White supremacy is to blame for America's failure to fulfill its promises of freedom, liberty, and justice for all. However, America was founded on ideals, not ethnicity or religion, and we strive to live by those ideals today. Our worst hypocrisies are evidence that we have ideals at all. While we are imperfect, we are constantly pursuing a more perfect union. Over 250 years, we have made significant progress in terms of race relations. We must recognize that America is about the pursuit of these ideals, and although we will always fall short, it is our humanity and aspirations that make this country beautiful. Bashing America means bashing the last best hope for aspiring to these ideals.

Slavery was common across civilizations, not just in the West. It was not solely based on race. Many different races owned slaves, including black people and Native Americans. The US government fought to end slavery, and reparations may not be the best solution. Western civilization was the first to reject slavery morally, so we should not feel ashamed but proud.

Slavery has been a universal institution throughout history, not limited to one race or country. Western Europe was noted for having no slavery within its borders, though Western Europeans had slaves in the Western Hemisphere. Reparations for slavery would involve a significant transfer of wealth, considering the history of slavery worldwide. For example, more whites were enslaved by Barbary pirates in North Africa than Africans in the United States and colonies combined. Despite this, reparations are not sought from North Africa. Intellectuals envision a unique history for the United States, though it mirrors global patterns.

Recent polls show a significant decline in young people's pride in their countries, including Britain and the US, compared to twenty years ago. This is because for the last twenty years young people have been taught that their countries are inherently flawed due to issues like racism, colonialism, and slavery. Consequently, fewer young Britons are willing to fight for their country. This "deculturation," as termed by Renaud Camus, strips away cultural pride by demonizing historical figures and institutions. For example, almost 40% of young Britons believe Churchill's statue should be removed, ignoring his role in saving the world from Nazi fascism. However, this trend can be reversed. By reclaiming our history and celebrating figures who contributed positively, we can restore pride in our nations. This is not only a natural attitude but also an accurate reflection of the good our countries have done in the world.

Facts about slavery often overlooked in school include the history of white Christian Europeans being enslaved in Africa. For nearly 300 years, the southern coast of Europe faced threats from the Islamic Barbary States, which targeted coastal communities and Christian ships. One notable raider, Turgut Reis, was a prominent Turkish admiral. In 1551, he enslaved the entire population of 5,000 from the Maltese island of Gozo. Three years later, he attacked Vieste, Italy, massacring men and capturing 7,000 women and children as slaves. Even as far north as Ireland, the Barbary pirates raided Baltimore in 1631, taking the population to Algiers as slaves.

Black people sold black people; white people just paid for it. The speaker's great-great-grandmother was sold by her father to another black man, who then sold her to her husband. Slavery existed worldwide, including in the Arab, Persian, and Greek worlds, and among Europeans. Slavery is not unique to black people. Racism is given too much respect. Discrimination would still exist even in a mono-racial world; people would discriminate based on traits like eye color. As long as you are competition and a threat, someone will try to remove you, regardless of race. Conversely, if you add value, you will be appreciated, regardless of race.

In this video, the speaker discusses the history of slavery and its misrepresentation. They mention that slavery was practiced in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Mauritania, where it was only criminalized in 2007. The speaker argues that slavery was abolished by white people worldwide, but they are now being blamed for it. They attribute this to a desire to vilify white people because of their wealth. The speaker criticizes this narrative, stating that it oversimplifies history and prefers a simplistic good versus evil narrative. The video concludes with the speaker signing off as "Vegan de droite."

Speaker 0 argues that the crooked foundation of the public school system makes university indoctrination possible, asserting that everything in school is filtered through a Marxist lens of oppressed versus oppressors. The speaker claims schools introduce gender ideology, with opponents framed as intolerant; introduce critical race theory, with opponents framed as racist; introduce feminism, with opponents labeled misogynist or part of the patriarchy; and introduce socialism, with opponents described as privileged. The speaker contends that this influence is often subtle rather than overt, embedded in curriculum. An example given is how slavery is taught in elementary school. The speaker acknowledges general agreement that slavery was bad but argues that curricula omit broader historical context. Specifically, they state that The United States banned slavery in seven states while the rest of the world had bans in seven countries; in seventeen seventy six, 92–95% of the world was actively practicing slavery and it was the norm on every continent. The speaker also notes that Thomas Jefferson tried to get slavery abolished in the original draft of the Declaration of Independence, that England abolished slavery in 1833, the United States in 1865, and that the rest of the world followed that example in Africa and Asia. The claim is that within proper historical context, the American story is one of liberation. The speaker asserts that the Marxist lens requires the oppressed versus the oppressors, and that if these arguments were made in school, a student would be failed, shamed in front of the class, and possibly sent to the principal’s office. The claim is that the system is designed to keep America divided so it could be easily conquered. Addressing critics, the speaker mentions the Frankfurt School, stating it expanded the ideas of Marxism, developed the oppressed-versus-oppressor framework, and aimed to use race, gender, and sexuality to usher in cultural Marxism. The speaker contends this infiltration began in academia in the nineteen-sixties, and attributes today’s situation to those developments. Note: Promotional content at the end has been omitted.

For over a thousand years, Arabs enslaved black people, resulting in 15 million deportations. However, this history is rarely discussed compared to the transatlantic slave trade, which lasted a century and involved 12 million deportations. The transatlantic slave trade is more well-known, possibly due to the availability of photographs and the fact that white slaveholders allowed their slaves to reproduce, while Muslims castrated their slaves. Slavery has been a global practice throughout history, with figures like Plato, Cleopatra, and Genghis Khan having slaves. The abolition of slavery was primarily led by white countries during the Industrial Revolution and the development of moral philosophy. It took another century for African countries to abolish slavery, often under pressure from Western powers. Even today, slavery persists in Mauritania, with hundreds of thousands of slaves.

Here is a condensed summary of the transcript’s key points on the 10 largest slaving civilizations in history, with the claims presented as stated. - Tenth equal: Abyssinia (Ethiopian Empire) — ran for seven hundred years from December to 1974; cumulative population of 207 million; early years 10% slaves, later 2 to 4%; meaning 9 to 10,000,000 people enslaved; cited as 10% early, 2–4% later. - Tenth equal: Umayyad Caliphate — in barely a hundred years between 06/1961 and 07/1950, enslaved some 10,000,000 across North Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East. - Ninth: China’s Qing dynasty — definitions of slavery debated; total population 2,500,000,000, of which maybe 0.5% were slaves (12,600,000 total); argument presented that 3–5% could be slaves, meaning 75 to 125,000,000; noting many served in bonded and other forms. - Eighth: Ancient Egypt — 3000 to 30 BC; cumulative population 264,000,000; roughly 5% were slaves, meaning 13,000,000 enslaved. - Seventh: Third Reich — in twelve years, enslaved as many as 26,000,000 people, mostly abducted from Central and Eastern Europe; fastest enslavement rate of any civilization mentioned. - Equal sixth: Joseon dynasty (Korea) — 1392 to 1897; estimated 28,000,000 enslaved. - Equal sixth: Byzantines (Roman Empire) — capital Constantinople (Istanbul); total population 400,000,000; 7% were slaves, totaling 28,000,000. - Fifth: Sultanate of Delhi — ran from 12/00/2006 to 1526; population 446,000,000; 8% were slaves, meaning 36,000,000 enslaved. - Fourth: Mali Empire — 12/14 to 1610; West African civilization; roughly one third of its population enslaved; slave rate far higher than others; total population 170,000,000; slave population 57,000,000; notes it created West Africa’s extensive slave trading infrastructure (routes, markets). - Third: Abbasid Caliphate — controlled Middle East and much of North Africa from 07/1950 to December; cumulative population 635,000,000; roughly 10% were slaves, totaling 63,000,000 enslaved. - Second: Mughal Empire — Northern India from early sixteenth to mid eighteenth century; total population 1,400,000,000; 8% were slaves, total 112,000,000 enslaved. - First: Roman Empire — 27 BC to March (year unspecified); total cumulative population just over a billion; 10 to 20% were slaves, meaning about 160,000,000 enslaved; Romans enslaved the most people of any civilization. Additional notes from the speaker: - No place for the British on this list, despite well-known British slave trade; the British kept more scrupulous records than others. - In eighteen o seven (1807), the British were the first major power to abolish slavery and enforce abolition. - Romans and Nazis aside, no place for European nations, not even the Portuguese, nor for the US. - The Ottomans, possibly the greatest slave traders in history, stole enormous numbers into slavery from Africa, the Mediterranean, and Eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine, Russia); as many as 10,000,000 passed through their markets. - The word slave derives from Slav. - Slavery is as old as human civilization, with thought to be as many as 50,000,000 people living slave-like existences today, mostly in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

It's interesting how discussions about slavery often imply that America created it. However, many ancient empires, like Egypt, Rome, Greece, and Mali, also relied on slavery. In Africa, tribal conflicts led to the capture and sale of people into slavery long before European involvement. These conversations are challenging and often avoided due to their emotional weight. The narrative of oppression has overshadowed the rich and complex history of various peoples. America uniquely fought a civil war over slavery, aiming to humanize slaves and legislate their freedom. Despite this, many in America still express grievances about privileges that others around the world lack. Today, slavery persists in various countries, and many people still endure these harsh realities.

- "White people didn't invent slavery. In fact, they were the first to end it." - "Slavery is evil, but it's an ancient human evil practiced by everyone to everyone." - "Trans Saharan slave trade." - "Barbary slave trade." - "Europeans did take slavery to another scale when they came to Africa." - "Which major power stopped slavery first? The British, in large part because of pro human Christian values." - "White people aren't better than anyone else, but they're also not worse." - "That lie makes us ignore history and fuels racial hatred." - "The only way out of this is to stop making morality about the color of people." - "Because in our capacity for good and evil, we are all equals."

Americans are taught that America was the worst when it comes to slavery, but this is complete nonsense. American slavery is portrayed as uniquely evil because slaves were considered property, but generational slavery was common worldwide. While the U.S. receives focus due to slavery, most slaves were not shipped there; the U.S. received under 400,000 out of 10-12 million. Focusing on historical abuse by white people won't help the black community gain capital, as modern problems aren't tied to ethnic conflict from 160 years ago. Problems in the black community increased with welfare programs. Almost every society had slavery, including the Aztecs, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Vikings, and especially the Arab world, who took about 17 million people from Africa. The British and Americans were rare in abolishing slavery. The British Navy sank around 1,600 slave ships and freed 150,000 people. Saudi Arabia only recently abolished the slave trade, and the global slavery index estimates over 700,000 slaves still exist there. American slavery was horrible but not unique. Focusing solely on America's evils hasn't improved race relations.

Two speakers criticize treating a 'de minimis time in American history' as a tool for power, urging context beyond 'the honorable sacrifices' that ended slavery and 'America and England were the first to end slavery.' They claim, 'Slavery has existed for five thousand years in Africa. Shockingly, it still exists today,' and question why issue ignores slavery in Africa today. They warn that painting 'one race with this brush' fuels racism, arguing, 'The vast majority of white people weren't bad guys and didn't perpetrate evil' and, 'it's 2% of American whites that owned slaves.' They critique Smithsonian displays: 'not for gay pride month' at the Museum of American History; Latino history with Batista/Cuba and 'no mention of Fidel Castro'; gender testing described as 'genitals' and 'cheek swab DNA test'; and 'The Star Spangled Banner' as 'a racist' with the Betsy Ross flag. They conclude there's 'no balance' in the narrative.

The speaker argues that indoctrination in schools and universities is far beyond what parents realize. He shares an example: a man in the Bay Area with daughters in a high school asks them who the first presidents of the United States were. They can name Washington, but when asked what they know about him, the response is that he was a slave owner. The conversation underscores that, beyond mentioning slavery as a horrific institution, there is little knowledge about George Washington. The speaker concludes that, while slavery is horrific, we should still know more about George Washington than that.

The first slave owner in America was a black man named Anthony Johnson, who owned 602 acres of land and enslaved both white and black servants. Johnson sued for the return of a black servant named John Casor, leading to a court ruling that allowed Johnson to continue owning Casor as a slave. Free black people also owned slaves in various parts of America. The transcript mentions specific examples of black slave owners and their holdings. It also highlights that slavery was not exclusive to Africans and was practiced in various parts of the world. The purpose of sharing this information is to challenge the narrative that only white Americans were involved in the slave trade.

America's history of slavery is not unique, as many societies throughout history have practiced slavery. Slavery was common worldwide, with the Arab world being a major player in the slave trade. The British and Americans were among the few to abolish slavery. Focusing solely on America's evils in schools has not improved race relations. Acknowledging historical mistakes is important, but it is crucial to have honesty and incremental change rather than radicalism.

The speaker questions why public schools focus on the Transatlantic slave trade and not on other slave systems, arguing that slavery was widespread across history and regions. They claim the Ottoman Empire enslaved six hundred years and 5–10 million people, with sexual slavery being institutionalized and slaves sourced from Central Europe, the Balkans, and among Hungarians, Russians, and Ukrainians. They assert the word slave derives from “Slav.” They also assert lengthy slave trades in other regions: the Trans Indian slave trade lasting over twelve hundred years and enslaving 4–10 million people; and the Trans Saharan slave trade lasting over twelve hundred years and enslaving 9–17 million people. The speaker asserts that these systems ended after, not before, the North Atlantic slave trade, and emphasizes that chattel slavery was practiced in all these places. They claim that in 1776 the majority of countries in the world practiced chattel slavery, and that while Europe and the United States were early in abolishing slavery, it continued much longer in the Middle East, Africa, and in places like China, Thailand, and Mongolia. They state that if one looked back to 1776, 90–95% of the countries in the world practiced slavery, a norm for thousands of years. They also state that the United States banned slavery in seven states at a time when the rest of the world had banned it in only seven countries. The speaker contends that the reason these histories aren’t taught is that schools are framed through a Marxist lens of oppressed versus oppressors, intentionally teaching history out of context as a form of brainwashing designed to make dividing and conquering society easy. They claim that, without historical context, it allows framing the United States as uniquely evil, whereas, in reality, it is Britain, the United States, and the West that are responsible for driving the institution of slavery into extinction. Additionally, the speaker promotes their own work, stating they teach courses on real history and what it means to be an American, and that they write books on the First Amendment and the Second Amendment, inviting readers to engage with their material.

Black people sold black people, white people just paid for it. Slavery existed worldwide, not just in America. In Europe, even white people were enslaved. Racism exists regardless of skin color.

Black people sold each other, not just white people. Slavery existed worldwide, not just in the US. Discrimination is human nature, not just based on race. As long as you're a competition, you're a threat. Adding value will make you appreciated, regardless of race.

We should not dwell on the past and instead focus on treating everyone as individuals. While acknowledging the history of racism and slavery, we should aim to move forward and not make race or gender the central focus of every issue. It is important to address inequities, but constant rehashing of the past may hinder progress towards a more inclusive society.

Reparations are not supported because not all individuals suffered equally during slavery. It is important to recognize that some free blacks owned black slaves. Instead of focusing on winners and losers, we should move beyond victimhood and acknowledge the achievements of black communities in the face of oppression. Blaming white America for challenges like violence and out-of-wedlock births is counterproductive. The real crisis in America is a moral and spiritual decline, leading to high rates of homicide and suicide. To address this, we must unite beyond race and focus on personal responsibility and valuing life. We should define ourselves by our future aspirations, not by past wrongs. Motivating change requires envisioning victories, not dwelling on injuries.

The number of whites enslaved by Barbary pirates in North Africa surpassed the total number of Africans enslaved in the United States and its colonies. However, no one is seeking reparations from North Africa, as it's unlikely they would be granted. This highlights a tendency among some intellectuals to envision a unique historical narrative for the United States, despite its similarities to global history.