Comments on: Uncle Jay Explains: July 5, 2010

By: DMalenfant

DMalenfant — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:32:33 +0000

I love this video for the most part because it is true BUT what did you mean with the part of talk radio, god, and the Constitution? Are you trying to say it was bad to leave out god or that our founding fathers where just trying to cover up another mistake?

Oh and I just wanted to say that you have to remember that the people who wrote these documents are human and not all knowing nor even perfect, but they did have a good foundation for the most part of what this country should be.

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:44:08 +0000

What kind of balance, which you mentioned in last week’s e-mail, were you talking about? Facts are facts, and yours were accurate.

Yes, many of our founding fathers did want to end slavery. Did they do so in the Declaration? No. Why? So they could bring the Southern colonies on board with the Revolution.

Did they do so in the Constitution? Yes and no. They ended the slave trade, but it wasn’t until 1865, after four bloody years of civil war, that slavery itself was ended.

There was this wonderful exchange in the movie 1776, when they were debating removing the passage condemning slavery (which they DID; your facts WERE correct, Uncle Jay), that pretty much says it all:

John Adams: Mark me, Franklin… if we give in on this issue, posterity will never forgive us.

Dr. Benjamin Franklin: That’s probably true, but we won’t hear a thing, we’ll be long gone. Besides, what would posterity think we were? Demi-gods? We’re men, no more, no less, trying to get a nation started against greater odds than a more generous God would have allowed. First things first, John. Independence; America. If we don’t secure that, what difference will the rest make?

By: Harrison

Harrison — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:37:57 +0000

I thought your episode was hilarious and witty, just like every other episode that you have done in the past. You brought up some interesting points that show our less than glorious part of our past, but it is our past nonetheless and needs to be discussed.

I am a little concerned however that I did not see a new episode for last Monday, July 12th. I hope all is well and I am looking forward to my weekly dose of Uncle Jay!

Keep up the good Work and much Happynefs to you and your family!

By: David

David — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 02:15:55 +0000

Uncle Jay;
This is the first of your videos that I did not enjoy. There are so many inspiring things you can say about the birth of this nation. I feel somewhat hypocritical because I laugh at your other political satire, but somehow this seems to cut into the bone too far. Hope all is well, and you keep up the great videos.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:31:49 +0000

Uncle Jay,

I’m sure at #60 on the list of replies to your video you’re getting sick of hearing the discussions of last week. I just want to say I missed seeing your video this week, and I’m excited to watch the next that’s posted!
Hope I didn’t distract you too much from work.

Sincerely,
Andrew

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:35:10 +0000

What happened to the special 4th of July singing episode, Uncle Jay?

Uncle Jay replies:
Those singing episodes take a LOT of extra time to make, and Uncle Jay was just too busy this year. He’ll sing extra-good in December.

By: DALE

DALE — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:59:00 +0000

Uncle Jay:

I think your presentation was accurate.

I know all about the Declaration of Independence. Alvin Greene, South Carolina candidate for Senator, explained it to me.

By: Rastarobb

Rastarobb — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:00:45 +0000

“To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.”

This, as usual, was brilliant. Thanks UJ. God bless the U.S.A.!

By: beachmom

beachmom — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:03:28 +0000

You may want to check out David Barton’s web site.
He actually owns many of the documents from the 1700′s and on.
The founders tried numerous times to outlaw slavery.
And there were many blacks who helped to free this country but we aren’t taught that anymore because it wouldn’t fit in with the agenda of people like Uncle Jay who insist on remaining ignorant, in the vein of remaining uneducated about history.

By: Tony Surace

Tony Surace — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:18:34 +0000

I was very disappointed with your 4th of July video.
Making fun of our Founding Fathers was done in such poor taste that this will be my last viewing of your web site.

A disappointed fan,

Tony