There are many like this man in America. America does not promote these people so it is up to us to uplift them. If he did not have the Ivy League background, he would be in obscurity as well, a once off voice on Democracy Now.
The only chance for the American government to get out of the business of war forever is with this man in the presidency. It's a shame that Cornel West doesn't have the slightest chance of winning, and the masses are going more for Biden and Trump. That means, more and more war. Yes, there is the satanized fear of becoming a socialist country. But look with analytical eyes, not criticize China. Their government system is capitalist oriented towards communism and they have already eliminated poverty. What would happen to the United States being capitalist with a socialist orientation, would they catch up with China or even overtake it. And this can only happen with Mr. West in the presidency.
Dr Cornel West has always had my vote. My first vote for Obomba was with tears in my eyes. My second vote was with skeptical hesitation and hope that he would use his second term to unbind his tied hands. In the end the lesson was that rich people are all the same.
The black youth who are stealing and looting stores and causing mayhem in Democrat run cities were in grade/middle/high school when Obama was President(7-15 years ago), so it is safe to say in his time as President he failed to teach them law and order.
5 wives and back child support! The brother still owes the IRS back taxes! No plans for either! You know, I think he'll give us Trump for another 4 long years! But brother Cornel doesn't seem to care. He and his 5th wife makes over $250,000 a year--they don't seem to care if Trump wins again (even though Trump lost the popular vote both in 2026 and 2020)!
@@logicallydashing "WE'RE ALL KINFOLK!!!" "The PROBLEM" is, "WE ALL" have MORALLY WEAK/"CORRUPT" and/or "SOCIOPATHICALLY AVARICIOUS" KINFOLK!!! But, the question is, ARE WE the KINFOLK, with the "CHARACTER OF CONSCIENCE" to "DO WHAT'S RIGHT" DESPITE THE CHALLENGES/ CONSEQUENCES!!! For "RATIONALLY SANE" Leadership Dr. "CORNEL WEST" for President 2024 "or BUST!!!" We/"AMERICA" made it happen once, with "BARACK OBAMA;" and, "WE" (AMERICA) made it through OUR "FINANCIAL CRISIS" TOGTHER, despite an "ENTIRE" REPUBLICAN PARTY "SABOTAGING" AMERICA'S efforts "EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!!!" And, then there was TRUMP!!! Now, are "WE" WILLING to "SAVE" OUR COUNTRY ("AMERICAN IDEALS" and "DEMOCRACY") from essentially THE SAME "MORALLY CORRUPT," SOCIOPATHICALLY AVARICIOUS, "TREASONOUS" INSURRECTIONIST "REPUBLICAN Party" KINFOLK!!! The balance of the FATE of A "UNITED" States of America is in our hands, WITH OUR NEXT PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP CHOICE! And, "ALL" the "EVIDENCE" leads to Dr. "CORNEL WEST" being the NO-BRAINER "ONLY" CHOICE for President 2024!!!
We were impressed as well! Thank you for watching. If you enjoyed this interview, we encourage you to watch our interview with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. which you can find here: ua-cam.com/video/_mVjgORGx_Q/v-deo.htmlsi=x6QUneW-1dXXXp5S
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. West at my church in Atlanta several years ago, after he preached a beautiful sermon. He is such a kind and gentle man in person. Keep on keeping on my brother. Much Love
The world's a better place, to the extent that it is, because of the few men and women like cornell, people with status and voice, who have stood firm on the side of truth and justice. He could just as easily be cashing wall street checks, selling out his name and integrity. This makes his story all the more exceptionally inspiring ! Its not only america but our beautiful world that needs his uplifting voice.
If we screw up this opportunity (which im afraid is a likely outcome), then we deserve whatever happens as a result! Dr. West almost seems like our final hope!
This is the truth and most black people saw it. I want someone in place for justice with integrity empathy passion we can't live this life without, without it we all shall fall, this country is becoming lawless no one wins.
The problem is people don't want calm. They want abbrasiveness, and they want stupidity. The way this man speaks, most Americans wouldn't even comprehend what he's talking about.
Black on black crime smh this dude do more injustice to black people then any white man can do! I want to hear how do he vote. I can guarantee it’s republican
With Mr. West, the Americans will begin to do better than the Chinese people. Capitalism is dying all over the world, the game is to renew or die. Oh a third world war with Biden and we all die. Oh subjugate the world with Trump and everything goes back to what it was before, and all american will said Long live American Imperialism.
One thing that is certain with this man, the government will not be subjected by the capital of corporations again. The United States will go from being a capitalist government to a capitalist with a socialist orientation. Like China, which is a capitalist government with a communist orientation, or continue with Biden's war policy, or Trump's American imperialism. Or West's humanist policy.
I never had anything against Obama because I knew he was selected. When you have a 400 plus years head start you can make anything appear to be how you want it to be.
I implore all social media influencers with a significant following to invite Dr. West to an interview. Once they hear him they will undoubtedly see that he is the right person for the presidency.
SECOND VIEWING: (39:25-39:52) _"But _*_decency_*_ and tears is not the same as_ *ACTION* _based on_ *POLITICAL COURAGE* _and_ *MORAL WITNESS."* 🤓💝 #SmartsAndHeart
This video was posted 2 years ago and there’s only 132k views is the main reason this country is going down the tubes. Anybody who sees this video would not then go out and vote red or blue when his name on ballot. Imagine having a president who actually tries to do what he says and has enough integrity to try and actually help all Americans that are suffering. He’s the 1st man I would actually get out of bed to vote for since Obama , and was so disappointed that I was done with ever caring about politics until this man decided to run for president. This is a man that despises politics, yet he saw that both red and blue are exact same thing and also sees a real opportunity to make so changes this country needs
"they can't live vicariously through your symbolic success. All you gotta do is have successful women, successful black or brown. All the other folks catching hell supposed to live through them" ufff, what a powerful message, symbol without substance is useless. Dr West has always had unwavering moral compass for the pur love of humanity, that he will hold anyone that fall short accountable. 💪❤️
So you can vote for the Republican criminal candidate or you can vote for the Democrat criminal candidate or you can vote for the Better Man. Never has the choice been more stark or more clear
I love you brother West. You have however, missed a few things Barack Obama did during his presidency. 1. His endorsement of Rick Snyder when he flew to Flint Mich and in a large hall asked for “I need a glass of water … I really do.” And, when he and Hillary increased the number of wars from 3 to 7. Bailed out the banks and Wall Street as 1.5 million people lost their homes. Signed the bill: Indefinite detention without charges or trial. This was not only unforgivable but unconstitutional … particularly when he taught Constitutional law for 12 years at the University of Chicago.
West has a tendency to dwell in ideals expressed by the courage of artists, singers, etc. Politics though is not art, it’s about the dynamics of power. And progress has never been linear.
Politics is an interpretive science just as much as it is descriptive. Interpretation is an art form to say the least. I'm sure you don't believe what you are implying here, that Machiavellianism does away with all other forms of political theory, right?
I believe anything is possible, not those who limit great possibilities. I'm like a caged bird, who body is in prison, but not my mind. If that happens all my possibilities will disappear. Is why I do not live with what can't happen.
I was about 20.... maybe 21 when Obama was first elected president. I think that was my first eye opening experience when it comes to neoliberalism, politics, etc. When he first bailed out Wall St., I started to become disillusioned and jaded. It was honestly earth shattering. We got the first black man in office, in history, and then we get policies not unlike the neoconservative wing of the political body. It was insane. Like a light switch went off. I still despise the ugly racism and slander against him, which was another major disappointment. Or rather, disappointment in the American media, the press, the politicians, and some of our electorate.
he won't win i fear. for he is not a token he is a force for good. and that will be attacked with a inner rage , by the forces for evil in ways deceptive and hateful and dishonest.
I don't care what you do for a living.....Being a parent will test your understanding and respect for any law that doesn't help to keep your child safe!!! Privacy.... Freedom of speech Nobody has the right to cross those boundaries....
I am still smarting from the crushing disappointment that Obama presidency was. All that talk of hope and change, eventually to amount to nothing. As a matter of fact, Obama facilitated the neoliberal assault on human dignity. That’s why I tremendously admire the aspirational stance of Dr. West. I will support him for a president as I fully believe in building a society based on the legacy of MLK.
8:22 Neo liberalism and elite capitalism are the law of the land. If you can’t be them then join them and try your best to make change within. Maybe Dr. West and others should join boards of corporate entities and buy their stocks to a degree where he and others can make sustainable decisions based on his Socioeconomic Outlook.
This would make a fantastic campaign ad. "There's nothing magical about this at all. This is not Disney Land or Disney World." Cornel, I have great ideas of campaign ads, please feel free to give me a call.
What will people say about you Cornell… So when you’re in the office you have to fight and I agree with that! Come on brother because you’ve been doing this for a hell of a long time longer than I have been cognizant of what you’re fighting for. Not gonna lie would prefer Michelle Obama in this moment… But your fire is bigger and safer.
So you want bigger war? Hmmm so Obama blew up and totally destroyed a wealthy functioning country in Libya, what would you like Michelle blow up, Palestine maybe? Michelle is not a political animal. She wears her emotions on her face openly and is a straight bourgoise Neo Capitalist wife and mom who could not wait to buy a mansion on Marthas Vineyard. It's truly scary to hear people say what you said. The idea is that she'd be this great symbol and figure head and have all these experienced advisors to lead her daily actions. geeeezus! Look at this country's current mess due to all these Washington career bureacrats.
“In connection with slavery, Thomas Jefferson said that, when he considered that there is a just God in Heaven, he trembled for his country. Well, in connection with the exaggerated claims that used to be made in economics for the power of deduction and a priori reasoning-by classical writers, by Carl Menger…[and] by Ludwig von Mises - I tremble for the reputation of my subject. Fortunately, we have left that behind us." - Paul A. Samuelson [Theory and Realism: A Reply (The American Economic Review, 1964, 54(5), 736-739.)]
Cornel, my only complaint is when you succumb to the use of the word radical when comparing our idea of democracy to the corporate-state propaganda version of democracy, which is really not democracy it all. If everything goes through a fiter, with checks and limits, and the general population basically have no say in the direction and nature of our society, that's not democracy. What you and I represent, people having a real say with what our government does, with the quality of our news media, with the effectiveness of our elections process, and with the general direction of our society, that would be democracy. Of course, new institutions and political platforms would have to be created and old ones would have to be changed or dismantled, but that is not radical. That is simply what needs to be done in order for the people to have a real voice in our society.
How we all wish that this fight between 'ideas' was continuing now. Instead, we watch a fist fight between clowns, one of them an orange clown. "Lets get Ready to Crumble"
Many of the black youth/mid 20's seen rioting/looting stores these days were in gradeschool/middle and high school when Obama was President. He certainly did not teach them law and order did he? And before you say...police shootings...the five police shootings which spawned the BLM "demonstrations" of 2020 were ALL in cities run by Democrats...Minneapolis, Kenosha, Louisville, Atlanta, and Philly. Mayor/city council majority/DA. Those 3 entities hire/fire/train/discipline the police dep't.
Maybe people expected too much of Barack Obama in that although in some regards he will be treated like a Black man in American society because of his skin tone and even married an African-American woman, maybe he could not genuinely identify or be expected to come from the Black American perspective outside of historical studies and experiences peppered here and there throughout his growing up. I mean, how many Black children do we know of that have the privilege of attending a prestigious prep school as he did? Among my friends in a predominately White suburban community, I only had *one (1)* friend who did - and he was White. Obama did not *_live_* the African-American experience in the same way, is actually of *_mixed heritage,_* was raised by White grandparents, and although Black, is _NOT_ Black-American strictly speaking. It would not be unheard of for him to be unaware and make the typical mistake as others with better socio-economic backgrounds of erroneously oversimplifying matters, believing that kids in the inner city or from underprivileged backgrounds simply need to pull up their pants and apply themselves like he had to in order to accomplish what he has. It is not his "fault," but the fact that he is "mixed" makes it easier to navigate the complexities of American society and receive acceptance from mainstream people, generally speaking, and also opens up doors and opportunities for him not as readily available to the average Black American without such a background. It is also likely that in addition to his other gifts and talents, being "mixed" made him a more palatable candidate, contributing to his winning the presidency. Perhaps subconsciously Obama is aware of this dynamic and has always attempted to maintain what he regards as a moderate and balanced approach to racial issues (by not addressing them head-on) and felt it has helped him navigate the challenging dilemma of being a Black man, particularly that of projecting competence and strength while remaining careful to come across very non-threatening and unlike the caricature of the supposed "angry" Black male. Perhaps this encouraged him to avoid "rocking the boat" in favor of attempting to blend in - yielding someone with genius oratory like an MLK, but _NOT_ a genuine firebrand of an ACTivist devoted to social change, but rather a bonafide politician instead who merely appeared to be an activist committed to social change along with his catchphrase, _"Hope and Change"_ that also implied this.
Shame that West has decided to be a scorched earth voice rather than a contributor. Politics is not a perfect process. West and Tavis Smiley were clearly not cut out for the political process.
Even Judas Iscariot shed tears, but it was he, Judas, who chose to take his own life rather than repent and seek forgiveness. Some politicians, or most of them, are actually worse than Judas.
Man if yall dont vlad chop up this video im be mad 😡 we need more Cornell West videos in the algorithm so can you pretty please upload clips of this video in 7 min clips plz #CornellWest2024
Now that he is running for the Pres, I hope Dr. West wont repeat the same Mistakes as Obama or get Co-Opted. Please drop the "what-about our Palestine Bros and Sisters" rhetoric and gives us a Black Agenda with Policy and Reparation$$$ !
With all due respect to the former POTUS, aka Barack Obama, he is a whyte man in a Black body. He was raised by a whyte mother and whyte grandparents. He was abandoned by his Black/African father, there is an unresolved anger over the abandonment by his father. He understands the Black community, but only to a point. His ambition is greater than his commitment to social justice. I just wish that he had said he wasn't going to be the Black president BEFORE Black folks came out in record numbers to vote for him. It isn't that it was the Black community's expectation that he would be a Black president, we knew his parentage, but he had the audacity to say those words out loud which was an insult to Black America.
HIS MOTHER and the powers that be HAD A PURPOSE when they planned his existence. HIS FATHER, a non English speaking AFRICAN wasn't studying at the University of Hawaii. And her next move was getting married to a man from the Philippines as the cover. His entire career was written in stone well before he graduated grade school. They needed a black face to bring a content feeling to black people. But they needed him to have their beliefs instilled in him.
Articulate your expectations. There are an infinite number of expectations on a moving scale that qualify being black. Unfortunately, me, I need none. We are what we are because we are. The job of president is a simple one. It is the only branch of the federal government that identifies its total power under one person. In this case, the son of an African. What I find interesting is that the main argument for his failure is the lack of attributable accomplishments for black people. Furthermore he is criticized for his support for sexual inclusion/gay rights. For future reference we should make a list of the things black people need from the president and post them in the Oval Office. From my 40 year military service I find that there is nothing I did or could to validate my career in absolute terms. The best I can say is that I got promoted, tried my best and retired with a pay check. No body owes me thanks and most people wouldn’t piss on me if I was burning to death. If this is my case then I wouldn’t expect Obama to get anymore for eight years of service. Most of us have no idea what being president is like nor do we care. If we suppose that he did the best he could do then best we can do is say thank you. I can say this, having worked under six presidents Obama was an incredible President who actually showed up for work everyday. Most people think they can do things better only to find that their lack of knowledge set them up for failure. This was not the case for president Obama
True. I believe we fell in love with Obama's race & forgot everyone has a pedagogy by which they view life. All blame can't be directed toward him, America needs to be critical of herself! She must know what she needs; we don't need a adjudicator, we needed a leader!
The last thing we needed was a Black President who got milquetoast when it came to poverty, spineless when it came to Wall Street and was the “King of Drones.”
When the polls closed on Tuesday night in 2008 when Obama and McCain were running for president, I was sitting in a Chinese restaurant. While I'm eating, the Chinese man looked over at me and said "whoever we vote for, whoever becomes president, my life and your life will stay the same." Whether we get a black president or white president, regular people get the same old bull crap every 4 years. This is why 2008 was the last time I voted. Voting for what??? Obama was just an extension of the bull crap that the white presidents before him have been shoving in our face. That's how it works.
10:23 "im a pragmatist"- obama... why does obama always have a reluctant attitude when it comes to black rights and black liberation. He did a lot of good fir the LGBTQ+ (Which is great, i just dont get Obama's reluctance to push for black rights too)
President obama was the president of the USA not just African americans . However those that were unhappy with him have every right to do so. They also have every right to go for the presidency themselves and show us what they want . Obama wasn't born with a silverspoon. He suceeded with hard work. If he done it so can they. Remember you can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time . Well done president obama .
He may not have made much progress but didn't Obama at least pave the way for Mr. Wests candidacy? As a white guy, I would stand by Cornel West if I could. But is there a place for me in his army?
@@seanamc no I certainly don't think he I anti-white. (By the way, I appreciate your response). I guess I am saying I don't know where a white, non American would fit in such a meaningful movement...
Love you sir. Please no over kill with your statements. You always seem to emphasize on the Alphabet crew… You cannot be with God and against God order. Respectfully.
This country needs more
like this man
There are many like this man in America. America does not promote these people so it is up to us to uplift them. If he did not have the Ivy League background, he would be in obscurity as well, a once off voice on Democracy Now.
Never--we have enough BS now!
We can elect this man!
The only chance for the American government to get out of the business of war forever is with this man in the presidency. It's a shame that Cornel West doesn't have the slightest chance of winning, and the masses are going more for Biden and Trump. That means, more and more war. Yes, there is the satanized fear of becoming a socialist country. But look with analytical eyes, not criticize China. Their government system is capitalist oriented towards communism and they have already eliminated poverty. What would happen to the United States being capitalist with a socialist orientation, would they catch up with China or even overtake it. And this can only happen with Mr. West in the presidency.
@@Starting_anew💯
Dr Cornel West has always had my vote. My first vote for Obomba was with tears in my eyes. My second vote was with skeptical hesitation and hope that he would use his second term to unbind his tied hands. In the end the lesson was that rich people are all the same.
Well said Ms.Anita!
Unfortunately, class separatism impedes progress over race representation. The phrase "not all skinfolk are kinfolk" symbolizes that well.
The black youth who are stealing and looting stores and causing mayhem in Democrat run cities were in grade/middle/high school when Obama was President(7-15 years ago), so it is safe to say in his time as President he failed to teach them law and order.
5 wives and back child support! The brother still owes the IRS back taxes! No plans for either! You know, I think he'll give us Trump for another 4 long years! But brother Cornel doesn't seem to care. He and his 5th wife makes over $250,000 a year--they don't seem to care if Trump wins again (even though Trump lost the popular vote both in 2026 and 2020)!
@@logicallydashing "WE'RE ALL KINFOLK!!!"
"The PROBLEM" is, "WE ALL" have MORALLY WEAK/"CORRUPT" and/or "SOCIOPATHICALLY AVARICIOUS" KINFOLK!!!
But, the question is, ARE WE the KINFOLK, with the "CHARACTER OF CONSCIENCE" to "DO WHAT'S RIGHT" DESPITE THE CHALLENGES/ CONSEQUENCES!!!
For "RATIONALLY SANE" Leadership Dr. "CORNEL WEST" for President 2024 "or BUST!!!"
We/"AMERICA" made it happen once, with "BARACK OBAMA;" and, "WE" (AMERICA) made it through OUR "FINANCIAL CRISIS" TOGTHER, despite an "ENTIRE" REPUBLICAN PARTY "SABOTAGING" AMERICA'S efforts "EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!!!"
And, then there was TRUMP!!!
Now, are "WE" WILLING to "SAVE" OUR COUNTRY ("AMERICAN IDEALS" and "DEMOCRACY") from essentially THE SAME "MORALLY CORRUPT," SOCIOPATHICALLY AVARICIOUS, "TREASONOUS" INSURRECTIONIST "REPUBLICAN Party" KINFOLK!!!
The balance of the FATE of A "UNITED" States of America is in our hands, WITH OUR NEXT PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP CHOICE!
And, "ALL" the "EVIDENCE" leads to Dr. "CORNEL WEST" being the NO-BRAINER "ONLY" CHOICE for President 2024!!!
Dr Cornel West is a brilliant, compassionate man. Love his interviews. Thank you for sharing.
We were impressed as well! Thank you for watching. If you enjoyed this interview, we encourage you to watch our interview with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. which you can find here: ua-cam.com/video/_mVjgORGx_Q/v-deo.htmlsi=x6QUneW-1dXXXp5S
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. West at my church in Atlanta several years ago, after he preached a beautiful sermon. He is such a kind and gentle man in person. Keep on keeping on my brother. Much Love
Wow that's awesome :). I got the impression he'd be a genuinely kind fellow in person
I hope Dr. West is here for a hundred years more
Me too. 🥰😍🥰
Damn you said it! Me too
You better!
7:30 "I hate greed, i hate injustice and I hate entitlement and privilege"
The world's a better place, to the extent that it is, because of the few men and women like cornell, people with status and voice, who have stood firm on the side of truth and justice. He could just as easily be cashing wall street checks, selling out his name and integrity. This makes his story all the more exceptionally inspiring ! Its not only america but our beautiful world that needs his uplifting voice.
53 seconds in and gosh cornel west is a blessing. What democracy could be
Dr. Cornell West for president 2024!!!
If we screw up this opportunity (which im afraid is a likely outcome), then we deserve whatever happens as a result! Dr. West almost seems like our final hope!
@@therhinoceros1doh! 😂 Still a chance tho: Justice for All 2024 -- ****
What about tRump?
@@therhinoceros1well, we screwed up again. I don't think we're doomed yet, but we're damn near close to the end.
This is the truth and most black people saw it. I want someone in place for justice with integrity empathy passion we can't live this life without, without it we all shall fall, this country is becoming lawless no one wins.
This was a very fascinating discussion!
We agree - thanks for watching!
Outstanding analysis and dissertation of Obama and his presidency! 👍🏾❗
The world needs this man to be POTUS!
I'm from the UK and I completely agree
He's got my vote, isn't it nice to hear someone speak calmly?
The problem is people don't want calm. They want abbrasiveness, and they want stupidity. The way this man speaks, most Americans wouldn't even comprehend what he's talking about.
So much respect for you Tim 🖤💛❤️👏🏾👏🏾
This man is a true champion
Dr. West, you gave my vote!!❤❤❤
Everyone needs to see this before the 2024 election. Brilliant man 🎉.
Black on black crime smh this dude do more injustice to black people then any white man can do! I want to hear how do he vote. I can guarantee it’s republican
So now your a republican WTF
"I have a calling, not a profession." -Cornel West this says everything about this man's character.
Dr. Cornel West is a truth teller. He has a lot of knowledge and wisdom.
Fascinating, thanks!
"While Wall Street is break-dancing to the bank" hahahahaha!
With Mr. West, the Americans will begin to do better than the Chinese people. Capitalism is dying all over the world, the game is to renew or die. Oh a third world war with Biden and we all die. Oh subjugate the world with Trump and everything goes back to what it was before, and all american will said Long live American Imperialism.
A president Cornel West would be wonderful for this country.
"There's nothing magical about it. This is not Disneyland or DisneyWorld."
One thing that is certain with this man, the government will not be subjected by the capital of corporations again. The United States will go from being a capitalist government to a capitalist with a socialist orientation. Like China, which is a capitalist government with a communist orientation, or continue with Biden's war policy, or Trump's American imperialism. Or West's humanist policy.
Prof Cornell West is a global icon. Respect! 🔥👑❤
The "1st black" potus was wasted on Obama. I figured i wouldn't vote in 2024, but Dr West definitely has my vote!
I never had anything against Obama because I knew he was selected. When you have a 400 plus years head start you can make anything appear to be how you want it to be.
I implore all social media influencers with a significant following to invite Dr. West to an interview. Once they hear him they will undoubtedly see that he is the right person for the presidency.
Thank you good start
his points on the future of democracy are so spot on
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_"But _*_decency_*_ and tears is not the same as_ *ACTION* _based on_ *POLITICAL COURAGE* _and_ *MORAL WITNESS."* 🤓💝 #SmartsAndHeart
Wish I could hear more of Dr West, but my earbuds aren’t loud enough at full volume 😖
This video was posted 2 years ago and there’s only 132k views is the main reason this country is going down the tubes. Anybody who sees this video would not then go out and vote red or blue when his name on ballot. Imagine having a president who actually tries to do what he says and has enough integrity to try and actually help all Americans that are suffering. He’s the 1st man I would actually get out of bed to vote for since Obama , and was so disappointed that I was done with ever caring about politics until this man decided to run for president. This is a man that despises politics, yet he saw that both red and blue are exact same thing and also sees a real opportunity to make so changes this country needs
"they can't live vicariously through your symbolic success. All you gotta do is have successful women, successful black or brown. All the other folks catching hell supposed to live through them" ufff, what a powerful message, symbol without substance is useless. Dr West has always had unwavering moral compass for the pur love of humanity, that he will hold anyone that fall short accountable. 💪❤️
So you can vote for the Republican criminal candidate or you can vote for the Democrat criminal candidate or you can vote for the Better Man. Never has the choice been more stark or more clear
why is the volume so low
I love you brother West. You have however, missed a few things Barack Obama did during his presidency. 1. His endorsement of Rick Snyder when he flew to Flint Mich and in a large hall asked for “I need a glass of water … I really do.” And, when he and Hillary increased the number of wars from 3 to 7. Bailed out the banks and Wall Street as 1.5 million people lost their homes. Signed the bill:
Indefinite detention without charges or trial. This was not only unforgivable but unconstitutional … particularly when he taught Constitutional law for 12 years at the University of Chicago.
West has a tendency to dwell in ideals expressed by the courage of artists, singers, etc. Politics though is not art, it’s about the dynamics of power. And progress has never been linear.
Politics is an interpretive science just as much as it is descriptive. Interpretation is an art form to say the least. I'm sure you don't believe what you are implying here, that Machiavellianism does away with all other forms of political theory, right?
A leader leaves a legacy: what legacy has Barak Obama bequethed American people: what conquests brings he home: what tributaries follow him to DC? 😮
ObamaCare is his legacy.
8:38 "Black people, poor people, working people"
I believe anything is possible, not those who limit great possibilities. I'm like a caged bird, who body is in prison, but not my mind. If that happens all my possibilities will disappear. Is why I do not live with what can't happen.
I was about 20.... maybe 21 when Obama was first elected president. I think that was my first eye opening experience when it comes to neoliberalism, politics, etc. When he first bailed out Wall St., I started to become disillusioned and jaded. It was honestly earth shattering. We got the first black man in office, in history, and then we get policies not unlike the neoconservative wing of the political body. It was insane. Like a light switch went off. I still despise the ugly racism and slander against him, which was another major disappointment. Or rather, disappointment in the American media, the press, the politicians, and some of our electorate.
he won't win i fear. for he is not a token he is a force for good. and that will be attacked with a inner rage , by the forces for evil in ways deceptive and hateful and dishonest.
why is the sound so low...maybe its my computer
West is absolutely right that Obama did not speak to the hopes & dreams of the poor and lower middle class.
Here is the honest people's dream candidate!
i love you cornel west🙏🙏
When he stops busting rhyms he is spot on, except for one or two quibbles for expanding the tent of the gospel he is pretty spot on.
THIS MAN IS THE TRUTH GOD BLESS HIS SOUL
3:30 relative judgement
'That's just the country we are'
beautiful truth articulated better than anyone - God Bless You Dr. West as you are a GIFT to Humanity
“He got the wrong song.”😂😂
GodSpeed Brother West!
I don't care what you do for a living.....Being a parent will test your understanding and respect for any law that doesn't help to keep your child safe!!! Privacy.... Freedom of speech
Nobody has the right to cross those boundaries....
I am still smarting from the crushing disappointment that Obama presidency was. All that talk of hope and change, eventually to amount to nothing. As a matter of fact, Obama facilitated the neoliberal assault on human dignity. That’s why I tremendously admire the aspirational stance of Dr. West. I will support him for a president as I fully believe in building a society based on the legacy of MLK.
8:22 Neo liberalism and elite capitalism are the law of the land. If you can’t be them then join them and try your best to make change within. Maybe Dr. West and others should join boards of corporate entities and buy their stocks to a degree where he and others can make sustainable decisions based on his Socioeconomic Outlook.
Cornel West has my vote.
This would make a fantastic campaign ad. "There's nothing magical about this at all. This is not Disney Land or Disney World." Cornel, I have great ideas of campaign ads, please feel free to give me a call.
I am a reader, and I only read two books during his presidency. I wonder why.
Too busy reading the news instead?
That's your problem.
Absolute legend
Suerte viejo, mucha suerte.
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What will people say about you Cornell… So when you’re in the office you have to fight and I agree with that! Come on brother because you’ve been doing this for a hell of a long time longer than I have been cognizant of what you’re fighting for. Not gonna lie would prefer Michelle Obama in this moment… But your fire is bigger and safer.
So you want bigger war? Hmmm so Obama blew up and totally destroyed a wealthy functioning country in Libya, what would you like Michelle blow up, Palestine maybe? Michelle is not a political animal. She wears her emotions on her face openly and is a straight bourgoise Neo Capitalist wife and mom who could not wait to buy a mansion on Marthas Vineyard. It's truly scary to hear people say what you said. The idea is that she'd be this great symbol and figure head and have all these experienced advisors to lead her daily actions. geeeezus! Look at this country's current mess due to all these Washington career bureacrats.
You're pathetic
“In connection with slavery, Thomas Jefferson said that, when he considered that there is a just God in Heaven, he trembled for his country. Well, in connection with the exaggerated claims that used to be made in economics for the power of deduction and a priori reasoning-by classical writers, by Carl Menger…[and] by Ludwig von Mises - I tremble for the reputation of my subject. Fortunately, we have left that behind us." - Paul A. Samuelson [Theory and Realism: A Reply (The American Economic Review, 1964, 54(5), 736-739.)]
Cornel, my only complaint is when you succumb to the use of the word radical when comparing our idea of democracy to the corporate-state propaganda version of democracy, which is really not democracy it all. If everything goes through a fiter, with checks and limits, and the general population basically have no say in the direction and nature of our society, that's not democracy. What you and I represent, people having a real say with what our government does, with the quality of our news media, with the effectiveness of our elections process, and with the general direction of our society, that would be democracy. Of course, new institutions and political platforms would have to be created and old ones would have to be changed or dismantled, but that is not radical. That is simply what needs to be done in order for the people to have a real voice in our society.
Who's John Hanson?
How we all wish that this fight between 'ideas' was continuing now. Instead, we watch a fist fight between clowns, one of them an orange clown. "Lets get Ready to Crumble"
Many of the black youth/mid 20's seen rioting/looting stores these days were in gradeschool/middle and high school when Obama was President.
He certainly did not teach them law and order did he?
And before you say...police shootings...the five police shootings which spawned the BLM "demonstrations" of 2020 were ALL in cities run by Democrats...Minneapolis, Kenosha, Louisville, Atlanta, and Philly. Mayor/city council majority/DA.
Those 3 entities hire/fire/train/discipline the police dep't.
Maybe people expected too much of Barack Obama in that although in some regards he will be treated like a Black man in American society because of his skin tone and even married an African-American woman, maybe he could not genuinely identify or be expected to come from the Black American perspective outside of historical studies and experiences peppered here and there throughout his growing up. I mean, how many Black children do we know of that have the privilege of attending a prestigious prep school as he did? Among my friends in a predominately White suburban community, I only had *one (1)* friend who did - and he was White.
Obama did not *_live_* the African-American experience in the same way, is actually of *_mixed heritage,_* was raised by White grandparents, and although Black, is _NOT_ Black-American strictly speaking. It would not be unheard of for him to be unaware and make the typical mistake as others with better socio-economic backgrounds of erroneously oversimplifying matters, believing that kids in the inner city or from underprivileged backgrounds simply need to pull up their pants and apply themselves like he had to in order to accomplish what he has. It is not his "fault," but the fact that he is "mixed" makes it easier to navigate the complexities of American society and receive acceptance from mainstream people, generally speaking, and also opens up doors and opportunities for him not as readily available to the average Black American without such a background. It is also likely that in addition to his other gifts and talents, being "mixed" made him a more palatable candidate, contributing to his winning the presidency.
Perhaps subconsciously Obama is aware of this dynamic and has always attempted to maintain what he regards as a moderate and balanced approach to racial issues (by not addressing them head-on) and felt it has helped him navigate the challenging dilemma of being a Black man, particularly that of projecting competence and strength while remaining careful to come across very non-threatening and unlike the caricature of the supposed "angry" Black male. Perhaps this encouraged him to avoid "rocking the boat" in favor of attempting to blend in - yielding someone with genius oratory like an MLK, but _NOT_ a genuine firebrand of an ACTivist devoted to social change, but rather a bonafide politician instead who merely appeared to be an activist committed to social change along with his catchphrase, _"Hope and Change"_ that also implied this.
And one more thing, the prhase is "believe you me."
Obama was a symbol, period.
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Shame that West has decided to be a scorched earth voice rather than a contributor. Politics is not a perfect process. West and Tavis Smiley were clearly not cut out for the political process.
Dr. West makes me proud Harvard exists 🫶
Not magic through sweat collectively.
Even Judas Iscariot shed tears, but it was he, Judas, who chose to take his own life rather than repent and seek forgiveness. Some politicians, or most of them, are actually worse than Judas.
Man if yall dont vlad chop up this video im be mad 😡 we need more Cornell West videos in the algorithm so can you pretty please upload clips of this video in 7 min clips plz
#CornellWest2024
What did you imagine the first Black President would endure. Some Black folk act like Obama was the 10th Black President.
obama a traitor he second gen immigrant he aint one of yall fool
This comment section is beyond disappointing
Now that he is running for the Pres, I hope Dr. West wont repeat the same Mistakes as Obama or get Co-Opted. Please drop the "what-about our Palestine Bros and Sisters" rhetoric and gives us a Black Agenda with Policy and Reparation$$$ !
He won't but what's sad is we have a 2 Party system that wouldn't let him win.Which is ashame.
For "RATIONALLY SANE" Leadership, Dr. "CORNEL WEST" for President 2024 "or BUST!!!"
#CornelWest2024
With all due respect to the former POTUS, aka Barack Obama, he is a whyte man in a Black body. He was raised by a whyte mother and whyte grandparents. He was abandoned by his Black/African father, there is an unresolved anger over the abandonment by his father. He understands the Black community, but only to a point. His ambition is greater than his commitment to social justice. I just wish that he had said he wasn't going to be the Black president BEFORE Black folks came out in record numbers to vote for him. It isn't that it was the Black community's expectation that he would be a Black president, we knew his parentage, but he had the audacity to say those words out loud which was an insult to Black America.
HIS MOTHER and the powers that be HAD A PURPOSE when they planned his existence. HIS FATHER, a non English speaking AFRICAN wasn't studying at the University of Hawaii. And her next move was getting married to a man from the Philippines as the cover. His entire career was written in stone well before he graduated grade school. They needed a black face to bring a content feeling to black people. But they needed him to have their beliefs instilled in him.
Articulate your expectations. There are an infinite number of expectations on a moving scale that qualify being black. Unfortunately, me, I need none. We are what we are because we are.
The job of president is a simple one. It is the only branch of the federal government that identifies its total power under one person. In this case, the son of an African.
What I find interesting is that the main argument for his failure is the lack of attributable accomplishments for black people. Furthermore he is criticized for his support for sexual inclusion/gay rights. For future reference we should make a list of the things black people need from the president and post them in the Oval Office.
From my 40 year military service I find that there is nothing I did or could to validate my career in absolute terms. The best I can say is that I got promoted, tried my best and retired with a pay check. No body owes me thanks and most people wouldn’t piss on me if I was burning to death. If this is my case then I wouldn’t expect Obama to get anymore for eight years of service.
Most of us have no idea what being president is like nor do we care. If we suppose that he did the best he could do then best we can do is say thank you.
I can say this, having worked under six presidents Obama was an incredible President who actually showed up for work everyday. Most people think they can do things better only to find that their lack of knowledge set them up for failure. This was not the case for president Obama
@@markroberts4976 Bingo!, but the rest of it is a mystery to some. Might as well have been a Trojan horse
True. I believe we fell in love with Obama's race & forgot everyone has a pedagogy by which they view life. All blame can't be directed toward him, America needs to be critical of herself! She must know what she needs; we don't need a adjudicator, we needed a leader!
Obama was worse than a white man. He was a neoliberal corporate sellout.
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The last thing we needed was a Black President who got milquetoast when it came to poverty, spineless when it came to Wall Street and was the “King of Drones.”
When the polls closed on Tuesday night in 2008 when Obama and McCain were running for president, I was sitting in a Chinese restaurant. While I'm eating, the Chinese man looked over at me and said "whoever we vote for, whoever becomes president, my life and your life will stay the same." Whether we get a black president or white president, regular people get the same old bull crap every 4 years. This is why 2008 was the last time I voted. Voting for what??? Obama was just an extension of the bull crap that the white presidents before him have been shoving in our face. That's how it works.
10:23 "im a pragmatist"- obama... why does obama always have a reluctant attitude when it comes to black rights and black liberation. He did a lot of good fir the LGBTQ+ (Which is great, i just dont get Obama's reluctance to push for black rights too)
ive never understood that
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Oh, right. That's why he politicized the Justice E.
Justice Department
And i dont evensee you on stage.... what happened??,,
#cornel2024
Da chews own them ALL
Where is White Privilege for us Irish?? Obama is half Irish.
He da dump
So he doesn't pay taxes and wants to run for president? He's just like Trump.
You are the DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!! I WENT OUT fOR YOU for president
President obama was the president of the USA not just African americans . However those that were unhappy with him have every right to do so. They also have every right to go for the presidency themselves and show us what they want . Obama wasn't born with a silverspoon. He suceeded with hard work. If he done it so can they. Remember you can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time . Well done president obama .
Is it allowed to be this publicly inane, this moronic?
He may not have made much progress but didn't Obama at least pave the way for Mr. Wests candidacy?
As a white guy, I would stand by Cornel West if I could. But is there a place for me in his army?
Why wouldn’t there be? He’s not anti-white, if that’s what you mean
@@seanamc no I certainly don't think he I anti-white. (By the way, I appreciate your response). I guess I am saying I don't know where a white, non American would fit in such a meaningful movement...
if you have to ask did you really listen to this talk?
thank you for correcting the error of my ways. surely you have gained entry to heaven@@vinylgrailny8076
No, he didn't. In fact, he is probably going to try and sabotage his campaign like what he did against Bernie Sanders
Love you sir.
Please no over kill with your statements.
You always seem to emphasize on the Alphabet crew…
You cannot be with God and against God order.
Respectfully.