Richard Spencer filmography

[on race] It is different for us. Race is real... but in some sense, 'whiteness' really is a social Show more [on race] It is different for us. Race is real... but in some sense, 'whiteness' really is a social construct. Think of the concepts that are now designated "problematic" and associated with whiteness - power, strength, beauty, agency, accomplishment. Whites do and other groups don't. In the banality of normal life and in our most outlandish dreams, in both our Narrative and theirs, to be white is to be a striver, a crusader, an explorer and a conqueror. We build, we produce, we go upward. And we recognize the central lie of American race relations. We don't exploit other groups. We don't gain anything from their presence. They need us, and not the other way around. (...) As Europeans, we are, uniquely, at the center of history. We are, as Hegel recognized, the concept of world history. No one will honor us for losing gracefully. No one mourns the great crimes committed against us. For us, it is conquer or die. This is a unique burden for the white man, that our fate is entirely in our hands. And it is appropriate because within us, within the very blood in our veins as children of the sun lies the potential for greatness. That is the great struggle we are called to. We were not meant to live in shame and weakness and disgrace. We were not meant to beg for moral validation from some of the most despicable creatures to pollute the soil of this planet. We were meant to overcome - overcome all of it. Because that's natural for us. Because for us, as Europeans, it's only normal again, when we are great again. [speech, 19th Nov. 2016] Hide

Greatness is far more important than equality. Equality is for losers. [from: ABC News, "Fractured A Show more Greatness is far more important than equality. Equality is for losers. [from: ABC News, "Fractured America"] Hide

I think that Putin [Vladimir Putin] and Trump [Donald J. Trump] in a way offer an alternative to wha Show more I think that Putin [Vladimir Putin] and Trump [Donald J. Trump] in a way offer an alternative to what's going on at the moment. [Dec. 2015] Hide

[asked why so few women came to the NPI conference] We're not gonna bring women up just for the sake Show more [asked why so few women came to the NPI conference] We're not gonna bring women up just for the sake of women. If you look at the history of philosophy or politics, it's a man's world. Women and men are different. We are more interested in power. We are more interested in exploration and domination. Women are more suited to maintaining the household. [interview with W. Kamau Bell, 19th Nov. 2016] Hide

I wanted to be a theatre director. And I wanted to do all this avant garde stuff. That's how I thoug Show more I wanted to be a theatre director. And I wanted to do all this avant garde stuff. That's how I thought of myself. [from: "Rebranding White Nationalism", 2016] Hide

America was until this past generation a white country designed for ourselves and our posterity. It Show more America was until this past generation a white country designed for ourselves and our posterity. It is our creation, it is our inheritance, and it belongs to us. [speech, 19th Nov. 2016] Hide

[on speaking at U.S. colleges] People in college are at this point in their lives where they are act Show more [on speaking at U.S. colleges] People in college are at this point in their lives where they are actually open to alternative perspectives, for better and for worse. I think you do need to get them while they are young. I think rewiring the neurons of someone over 50 is effectively impossible. [2016] Hide

[describing the US media using Nazi terminology and anti-Semitic references] Of course, those of us Show more [describing the US media using Nazi terminology and anti-Semitic references] Of course, those of us on the Alt Right always took President-elect Donald J. Trump and his chances seriously. Unlike everyone else, we weren't surprised, or at least not that surprised. We knew he could win. Many of us thought all along he would win. The mainstream media, or perhaps we should refer to them in the original German - Lügenpresse - never did. (...) It's not just that they are leftists or cucks. It's not just that many are genuinely stupid. Indeed, one wonders if those people are people at all, or instead soulless Golems [from Jewish mythology], animated by some dark power to repeat whatever talking points John Oliver said the night before. But even though we always took Trump seriously, there was still a moment of unreality - or perhaps too painfully intense reality - when the state of Pennsylvania was called for Donald Trump, the moment when we knew Kek had smiled upon us, that meme magic was real. And though these terms are used half-jokingly, they represent something truly important - the victory of will. We willed Donald Trump into office, made this dream into reality. If you will it, it is no dream, a quote I'm sure our friends at the Anti-Defamation League know well [from Zionist Theodor Herzl]. And this is only the beginning. [speech, 19th Nov. 2016] Hide

[on Hillary Clinton's campaign] Her coalition was made up of mutually hostile tribes only united out Show more [on Hillary Clinton's campaign] Her coalition was made up of mutually hostile tribes only united out of a hatred of 'whitey' - that is to say, out of a hatred of us. [speech, 19th Nov. 2016] Hide

[on the 'alt-right' movement and President Trump] I do think we have a psychic connection, or you ca Show more [on the 'alt-right' movement and President Trump] I do think we have a psychic connection, or you can say a deeper connection, with Donald J. Trump in a way that we simply do not have with most Republicans. [2016] Hide

I learned from the [Duke University] lacrosse case, and from Trump [Donald J. Trump], that there is Show more I learned from the [Duke University] lacrosse case, and from Trump [Donald J. Trump], that there is a value to perseverance, and there's a value to just keep going and keep pushing. [April 2017] Hide

My upbringing did not really inform who I am. I think in a lot of ways I reacted against Dallas. It' Show more My upbringing did not really inform who I am. I think in a lot of ways I reacted against Dallas. It's a class- and money-conscious place - whoever has the biggest car or the biggest house or the biggest fake boobs. There's no actual community or high culture or sense of greatness, outside of having a McMansion. [2017] Hide

Whether its nice to say that or not, we won, and we got to define what America means. We got to defi Show more Whether its nice to say that or not, we won, and we got to define what America means. We got to define what this continent means. America at the end of the day belongs to white men. Once Europeans stop farting around with all this equality and democracy nonsense, I think we will go to the stars, I think we will rival the ancients as far of our greatness. [speech at Texas A&M University, Dec.6, 2016] Hide

Hail Trump! Hail our people! Hail victory! [speech, 19th Nov. 2016] Hail Trump! Hail our people! Hail victory! [speech, 19th Nov. 2016]

We're here to talk about white privilege. We want to bring it back. Make white privilege great again Show more We're here to talk about white privilege. We want to bring it back. Make white privilege great again. [laughs] (...) It looks great, like...you know, I mean, the people are good-looking, you know...nice suits, great literature, like...yeah, I just want to bathe in white privilege. It's the greatest, the most awesome thing. (...) I would expand white privilege. [interview with W. Kamau Bell, 19th Nov. 2016] Hide

There is nothing that can stop an idea whose time has come - and that time is now! [speech, from: AB Show more There is nothing that can stop an idea whose time has come - and that time is now! [speech, from: ABC News, "Fractured America"] Hide

As is often the case, those who seek power usually have the greatest pretensions of authenticity and Show more As is often the case, those who seek power usually have the greatest pretensions of authenticity and moral outrage. Hide

There are tons of reasons for being highly skeptical of sports in America. The reason that is unique Show more There are tons of reasons for being highly skeptical of sports in America. The reason that is uniquely identitarian is that, at a major college, you end up having white people rooting for black athletes that they would otherwise have nothing to do with. [April 2017] Hide

In this funny chain of events, the Duke lacrosse case changed the course of my career [from academia Show more In this funny chain of events, the Duke lacrosse case changed the course of my career [from academia to activism]. My life would not have taken the direction it did absent the Duke lacrosse case. [April 2017] Hide

I was, philosophically speaking, more or less the person I am today. But the Duke lacrosse case cata Show more I was, philosophically speaking, more or less the person I am today. But the Duke lacrosse case catalyzed me to be a pugilist for my views. I'm more combative and come out of the gate taking stands in a way that I wasn't then. [April 2017] Hide

[on American culture] Today, neurotics and degenerates are presented to us as heroes. Beauty is open Show more [on American culture] Today, neurotics and degenerates are presented to us as heroes. Beauty is openly denigrated as an offense against equality. And we are ruled by a government which, despite confiscating an outrageous amount of our wealth, can't fulfill its basic responsibilities defending a people and territory. (...) We need to remind ourselves of these things. None of this is natural. None of this is "normal." This is a sick, disgusting, society, run by the corrupt, defended by hysterics, drunk on self-hatred and degeneracy. (...) It's not just that this society makes it impossible for us collectively to accomplish great things. It's that collectively, we can't even accomplish small things anymore. We take for granted our culture is filth, that the mass transit won't work, that the cities are rotted out from within, that the great art and architecture of the West has all essentially been made. We collectively know that our country's best days are behind it. (...) Donald J. Trump is a step towards this new normal. But even he is deeply compromised by the perversions that define this decadent society. [speech, 19th Nov. 2016] Hide

Before the Trump campaign I would get a media request maybe every quarter [of a year]. At this point Show more Before the Trump campaign I would get a media request maybe every quarter [of a year]. At this point I get a media request effectively every day. One philosophy is: 'These guys hate you. They're a bunch of shit libs.' My philosophy is: There is no such thing as bad publicity. [from: "Rebranding White Nationalism", 2016] Hide

I've lived in this multi-cultural mess my entire life and I'm trying to get out of it. [from: "Rebra Show more I've lived in this multi-cultural mess my entire life and I'm trying to get out of it. [from: "Rebranding White Nationalism", 2016] Hide

We've crossed the Rubicon in terms of recognition. We're not quite the establishment, but let's star Show more We've crossed the Rubicon in terms of recognition. We're not quite the establishment, but let's start acting like it. [from: "Rebranding White Nationalism", 2016] Hide

[to the enemies of the 'alt-right'] If the alt-right triumphs, we're going to probably throw you in Show more [to the enemies of the 'alt-right'] If the alt-right triumphs, we're going to probably throw you in jail. We'll hold you guys accountable. Hide

This is what Hillary Clinton was talking about when she said she wanted a 'hemispheric open market'. Show more This is what Hillary Clinton was talking about when she said she wanted a 'hemispheric open market'. They want an undifferentiated, global population. A raceless, genderless, identityless, meaningless population consuming sugar, consuming drugs, while watching porn on VR goggles while they max out their credit card. [speech at Texas A&M University, Dec.6, 2016] Hide

I want to live dangerously. Most people aspire to mediocrity, and that's fine. Not everyone can be c Show more I want to live dangerously. Most people aspire to mediocrity, and that's fine. Not everyone can be controversial. Not everyone can be recognized by a random person in a restaurant. [2017] Hide