Rise Against - Disparity by Design Reaction!! 

I always get Rise Against and Against Me! mixed up when I just glance at titles, though I love them both I am partial to AM! I also always forget just how much they sound like Bad Religion and how it must’ve been weird to see them tour together. When it comes to reparations, most people who are seriously talking about it usually talk about it in two ways. The first, how Marianne Williamson pointed out that reparations are first and foremost an apology and that the material aspect of it is, like in an apology, the actions that solidify the apology as more than words. Secondly, and here I evoke people like Ta-Nehisi Coates, reparations have to provide the recipients with power. People that want to dismiss the concept of reparations only talk about it in terms of a check, in terms of money, because then those groups can be pushed aside, à la Native Americans on reservations-reminds me of a short story by Sherman Alexie called “The Only Traffic Signal On The Reservation Doesn’t Flash Red Anymore.” Coates has made the point of arguing that reparations ought to come in the form of property that can be used collateral or can be used as an investment, primarily home ownership. Thing is, if we could get more socialist policies, even soc dem policies like Bernie Sanders’ proposals, a lot of what is currently discussed as the material side of reparations becomes less and less impactful because we want those efforts and programs to be universal and apply across the board-they bring everyone up. Unfortunately, as long as we cling to capitalism reparations will always be a topic that needs to be addressed in some form or another. I am the kind of communist that believes housing should be a human right, I am not necessarily talking about making everyone own a home, apartment, or whatever kind of domicile that will constitute a legal “home,” or the opposite, that if you have bought a home you should have to forfeit it, (but in that case, I would want mortgages and money owed to be eliminated, like student debt.) Anyway, the point is that reparations cannot simply be the cutting of a check and people who argue for that aren’t serious about doing reparations in the first place. With all that said, I do think the term reparations-I do think Vin does recognize it, as well-doesn’t only mean that in the context of the song, but is used to a boarder end. Unfortunately, the term is loaded, and using it runs the risk of derailing whatever the real conversation is that you want to have-in this case poverty, wealth inequality, and capitalism.

Rise against - help is on the way

Rise Against - Help is on the way

MY FAVORITE BAND! YOU FINALLY DID RISE AGAINST

Finally ...more of this band please

"Help is on the Way" is a strange way to spell "Hero of War"

I'm super happy you chose this song and not one of their super popular ones like Savior or Hero of War (whilst those too are great in their respective right). Tim Mcilrath, vocalist and 1/2 guitarists of Rise Against, is a powerhouse of lyrical poetry, so I'm very happy you chose a little lesser known song that still delivers great lyrics. Here are some more great choices from Rise Against that span their 20+ year career (from New to old): People Live Here (an acoustic song) This is Letting Go The Strength To Go One Elective Amnesia (bonus track) The Good Left Undone State of the Union Blood to Bleed Blood-red white & blue Everchanging (acoustic or not) Gethsemane (bonus track) They've been my favorite band for over 12 years so lm happy to see you very much enjoy them and hope you check them out more. Stay safe and great video!

Oh Rise Against sweet! I can absolutely recommend checking out more of their songs like Prayer Of The Refugee, Make It Stop or Ready To Fall

Survivors guilt is one of my favorites by Rise Against, should check out that song, great lyrics!👌

Rise against- Re-Education or Prayer of the Refugee

Rise Against is my favorite band. So excited to see you guys react to them.

Rise Against- Injection

YES! I've been waiting for yall to react to Rise Against for a while. More great Rise Against songs about social issues: -Prayer of the Refugee -Help is on the Way -Make it Stop (September's Children) Other great Rise Against songs not about social issues: -Savior -Audience of One -Rumors of My Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Blood-red White & Blue, Drones, Survive, Collapse (Post Amerika), The Eco-terrorist in Me, and The Violence...all great Rise Against songs - along with all the other recommendations already posted

The whole "white privileges" discussion reminds of the situation between my country (Poland) and Germany: they invaded Poland, they ruined the whole country, they decimated our population, yet due to Yalta and Marshall Plan, Germany are so far ahead in economic development than Poland. But does it mean present Germans should feel guilty about this situation, should they be blamed for the sins of their grandfather? Of course not. One thing is to remember our history, the other is to take misdirected responsibility. Past is a past, now we can only put our efforts in order to nullify the disadvantage.

I was scanning the comments and didn't see the song "survive" mentioned. The lead singer Tim stated that song encapsulates the band.

Awesome to see you reacting to my favourite band!!!

Rise against hero of war please

Rise Against is my all-time favorite band, hope you check out more from them, literally every song is a banger!

A nice request! Great song!

Wow ive never looked up the lyrics to this and man is it eye opening, holy crap

I love this band! They have a lot of really powerful stuff out there and they always manage to make me feel something and ponder their lyrics. "Re-Education (Through Labor)" and "I Don't Wanna Be Here Anymore" are great songs that rock like this one and then "Hero of War" and "People Live Here" are some of my favorite acoustic/slower tracks from them.

My favourite Rise Against song.. used to skateboarding listening them.

Amazing Reaction!! Guys Rise Against is one of my fav band in the world! You should check every song by them! They always have interesting lyrics! They are amazing people and they fan are a big open minded community.

Survivors guilt! As a former soldier it broke me when I heard it the first for the first time. Worth a listen 🎧

YES!!! Finally!

I just found you guys, and i really like your content, In hope that you read your comments, id like to request that you post the link to the original video you review, it makes it easier for me to watch it again should i like it. Keep up the good work!

Awesome video! Rise Against is the greatest band and the most socially aware band out there. Every song being recommended is fantastic! Another song to check out is Tragedy + Time. Anyways keep up the great work! You got a new subscriber now =)

I work in healthcare, guys. I can't speak to whether or not it's a money thing with Walmart as they have a sordid history of mistreating employees, but I can say there is definitely a shortage of medical supplies including masks. 80% or so of all medical PPE is produced in Asia (Taiwan and Indonesia mostly) and these countries are no longer exporting anything due to the current situation. So it is possible that Walmart, which has thousands of employees, simply can't find the resources to equip them all, as most are going to healthcare workers and first responders.

Definitely my favorite band! First time I heard of these guys I got to see them live at Warped Tour when Siren Song of the Counter Culture came out.. Been stuck on them ever since, gonna see them live for the 25th time this year at Aftershock. You should check out: Rumors of my Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated. Def one of my favorite tracks of theirs.

Rise Against is my second favorite band! So underestimated.. Plz you guys wont regreat reacting to more of their songs.... their lyrics are so powerfull..And really comes in handy in times like these... I strongly suggest "Make it Stop (September's Children)" (The official videoclip version because the videoclipe adds so much more to the message they are trying to pass); "Hero of War" or "People Live Here".. Congrats for the great channel.. love to watch your reactions.. Greetings from a huge fan from Brazil!

Time for another Punk week on here!!

Yes!! My favorite band! State of the Union, Make it Stop, Endgame, Survive. You really can't go wrong with any song

they mentioned "Fortunate Son" in these lyrics, so I must mention this song for review.. CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL - FORTUNATE SON, one of the most important rock and roll songs of all time.. (Vin will have much to say about this classic song)

This is my literal favorite song of all time. And I adore Rise Against. I'm glad you chose to review this one, it doesn't get a lot of love/notice but damned if it isn't one of the most powerful wake up/protest/fight the system songs since Rage Against The Machine released their self title album in 92.

Whoop Whoop!!! Rise Against is straight great Punk Rock!!!!

Nice song

Rise Against is just the best. I've never commented before on your videos, but I'd love to see you do almost anything by them. "Hero of War" would be a VERY interesting conversation, but if you do it please watch the music video for it

Love to see you guys react to faith no more "zombie eaters" absolute classic track from a fantastic album 😂

Telling you I like the red solo cup in the background is the new method. Decendents 'merican

Rise against- I don't want to be here anymore. Rise against- swing life away

Check out more of them please! State of the Union !

Yo this guy is not afraid to talk! 🔥I can disagree with you, I can not like your opinions, but I can’t respect that you’re speaking them openly. I love that shit because it allows me to hear new perspectives, new ideas, and think more.

The Offspring - Come Out and Play!!

Love Rise Against. You guys should check out some Hyro the Hero

Is the new method going to be holding Polls on patreon that are open to anyone, Patron or otherwise? As that might be cool. Also, OH HELL YEAH RISE AGAINST! Some great modern punk/rock (Some folks argue if its punk or not, I say it absolutely is) but this song, and this album are friggin WAY UP THERE on favorites of theirs. I gotta recommend if yall like it, to check out another big song by theirs, Help is On the Way. Watch. That. Video, even if you can't show it on screen its a great official video.

You mentioned something about SJWs demonizing “white privilege” (18:15) and someone apologizing for being born (21:40) and it reminded me of “Don’t call me white” by NoFX and “Guilty of being white” by Minor Threat.

Rise Against - Miracle

Rise Against - Help is on the way Chamber the cartridge The First Drop Tip the Scales Blood Red White & Blue Heaven Knows

Good band, good pick!

React to more Rise Against :D "Survive" Is a good one

The Violence by Rise Against is another solid choice

Rise Against - Behind Closed Doors please!!!

oh I forgot how good this band is!

Rise Against - Make it Stop (September's Children) Watch the official video, even if it's just in the background away from where we can see it. Have a tissue box or two ready

This song is 9 years old and is more relevant in today's climate.

The interesting thing, is even if you were a fiscal conservative, and you only cared about production and profits, you should still support "government charity". There are two psychological principles to back this. Yerkes-Dodson law states that novelty work increases production until too many stress factors lower production. This effect has shown to slow down or speed up output by up to 12%. Meaning if you want people to be as productive as possible you should support the minimization of as many stress factors as possible. The second being Mazlow's hierarchy of needs. It is a pyramid ordered both by the stress they induce, and the order we default to prioritizing them. At the very bottom of that pyramid is physiological need - the most stressful thing is not having these met. When you don't have food, clothing, shelter, etc, you are stressed by default which damages your work output potential according to Yerkes-Dodson. By simply giving everyone all their basic necessities we'd actually increase workplace performance by up to 12%. If you really cared about functional capitalism you'd be a socialist.

If you guys are going to react to any other video/song from Endgame you should do Survivor's Guilt or Whereabouts Unknown from Appeal to Reason.

You should do "White Flag Warrior" By the Flobots feat. The rise against singer. Yeah

A hero of war

For a same good song react to No Use for A Name - The Biggest Lie or International You Day , and also expecially Lagwagon - ALIEN 8 song

I was just thinking there should be react videos to rise against cuz the shit is truth

love this channel! and the political channel. \m/

You should react to Tragedy + Time by Rise Against

You guys should do Rotting Christ, something from their Thy Mighty Contract. Real unique sound, pioneers of Hellenic Black Metal !!💪🤘👌😎

Rise against- satelite

Iron Maiden- where the wild wind blows

Therapy? - Stories

You should do a hero of way by ride against also

Great band 1 of few bands I have yet 2 see live. Can u guys do Pennywise- Bro Hymn or Another of their top 10 hits? Live version is great. Live at the key club! Or AFI?

You guys should check out the band "Car Seat Headrest" Drunk drivers/Killer Whales or 1937 State Park are very good firat listens for them since most of their discography is better lyrically but has low fidelity and idk if everyone is into that

Heya!!!!!! Can you react to Arch Echo - immediate results?

-Rise against - Hero Of War -Nirvana - Blew Pleasee...

New methodology for getting your song reviewed: be Ben Webb

Slavery was so beneficial to the US because at a time that it was most profitable (after invention of the cotton gin) most countries banned the practice. Also consider that it is allowed to this day by the 13th Amendment of the Constitution in the form of prison labor.

The thing with the "blessing" would change nothing at all. Same difference. The "blessing" would be seen as a "privilege" exactly the same way.

Bad Wolves - Remember When for somewhat of a counter point to this song.

React to Impending Doom - more than conqueror. Pleeeaaasseee!!!!

I would counter your contention that the government necessarily abuses power by saying that we the people, the sleeping giant have an obligation to ensure that doesn’t happen by eliminating corruption and having a truly representative system of government. It starts on the ground by eliminating our complacency as a voting public.

Can you guys react to candlebox- You

Amon Amarth - Into the Dark

Punk rock 💪💪💪

Maybe save this one for closer to election time: Propagandhi - State Lottery. It's from an earlier album, so sounds quite different from what you've reviewed so far.

Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

React to Satellite by them!

Do devil machine by silver talon

I think it’s not white privilege or black privilege, it’s class privilege that’s the issue.

Rise Against - collapse (post-amerika)

Hai vinand sori please react rise against- hero of war

Looks like the sleeping giant is in a coma.

hey guys, just found your channel... I wanted to recommend a few songs from Rise Against that will blow your mind, would love to see your reaction to some, I know you cant do all but definitely worth your wild I Dont Want to Be Here Anymore Prayer for the Refugee The Dirt Whispered Survivor Guilt Savior Anywhere But Here People Live Here

Queensryche - Empire pls

I don't think this is necessarily about race, but about class struggle in general

There are way more than two choices, there are a million choices stop party politic and encourage independent thought.

Leprous-slave Rockefeller music hall!!!

react to angra - carolina iv

Pantera - Drag The Waters

Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee

The whole meaning of this song to me is the idea that poor people need to pull themselves up by their boot straps when they are starting at a massive disadvantage.

Enjoyed your discussion! Especially tackling it at an angle that doesn't put proponents of the white agenda on the defensive.