Kentucky State University professor and political commentator Wilfred Reilly took aim at identity politics, cultural symbolism, and the collapse of traditional relationship norms, offering both biting critique and surprisingly pragmatic dating advice.
Reilly, author of Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me, joined Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson to dissect recent viral controversies, including online backlash over Afrikaner refugees being granted asylum in the U.S. and the unveiling of a 12-foot statue of a faceless Black woman in Times Square.
On Afrikaner Asylum Seekers: “Total Nonstory”
Reilly dismissed criticism of a dozen white South African families seeking refuge in the U.S. as “hysteria.” He argued that unlike most asylum claims from countries not experiencing war, this group faces legitimate threats due to increasing violence and political instability in South Africa. “They’re English-speaking Christian families from a prosperous country,” he said. “They’ll acclimate just fine.”
He went further, calling out the inconsistency of progressive immigration advocates. “The same people claiming every carpenter from Mexico is a refugee are up in arms because these are white conservatives,” he noted, attributing the reaction to a broader ideological project: “a demographic shift to manufacture a more liberal electorate.”
Statues and Symbolism: “Celebrating Mediocrity”
Turning to cultural representation, Reilly ridiculed the recent installation of the faceless Black woman statue in New York, pointing out that it’s not a tribute to any specific individual or achievement. “It’s a statue of a random angry-looking overweight lady,” he said, contrasting it with statues of historical figures like Abraham Lincoln—now being removed or vandalized.
“What a society celebrates, it begets,” he warned. “We used to honor the people who built the country. Now we’re elevating symbols of grievance and mediocrity.” He called the shift “deeply symbolic” of a culture that no longer values excellence.
The Hyde Park Housing Plan: “Completely Insane”
Reilly also reacted to Chicago’s decision to house 700 homeless individuals and illegal migrants in the former Shoreland Hotel in Hyde Park, calling it a “bizarre” and “dangerous” policy. “You’re moving 700 people with serious issues into a residential building with 1,200 tenants,” he said. “That’s grounds for a lawsuit.”
He argued that such efforts are more about optics than practical governance. “There’s a legitimate cause for complaint whether you’re Black or white. This isn’t helping anyone.”
Dear Wil: Dating Advice That Works
In a surprising twist, Reilly pivoted from culture war commentary to relationship counseling. Having gone viral on social media for his blunt dating advice, he’s now fielding offers to write a column. His core message? Stop listening to incels and radical feminists.
“If you’re not married and not getting laid, don’t tell others how to date,” he quipped. “And if you’re a lesbian political philosopher in Belgium, maybe don’t offer heterosexual dating tips.”
His practical suggestions include:
- Pick someone you actually like.
- Share finances and responsibilities.
- Recognize your duties to emotionally and physically satisfy your partner.
- Stop treating relationships like transactions.
Reilly emphasized that while bachelorhood may offer freedom, marriage provides emotional stability, better health, and significant economic benefits—especially for women. “The average married woman triples her income,” he noted. “There are very practical reasons people commit.”
A Dose of Tough Love
Whether taking on race-based politics or dating dysfunction, Reilly’s advice cuts through what he sees as modern America’s performative morality. “We’re not racist—but we’re not magical either,” he said. “We need to stop celebrating identity over merit.”
In an era of confusion over values and priorities, Reilly’s blend of data-driven insight and unapologetic common sense continues to resonate—even if it ruffles some feathers along the way.
As the hosts suggested, perhaps a “Dear Wil” column is exactly what America needs.