Biden Out Changes Everything (& Nothing)
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Biden has stepped down, it looks like Harris is stepping in. Does this change anything?
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No one who was planning to vote for Biden is going to suddenly vote for Trump now, and lots of people who didn't want to vote for Biden OR Trump now have a new option. This is a win win.
they might if they're racist or misogynist.
What about the more racist within the democrats? They may not vote for Trump but they may choose not to vote
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I think that you're wrong. A lot of people who'd vote for Biden will NOT vote for a Black Woman. As problematic as Biden may be, he was a white man. There is a huge amount of racism and sexism in this country. I am going to pray that Trump is so obviously toxic and horrific that they will hold their noses and vote for her anyway.
In other news, despite everything, I messaged my Dr. about starting HRT. If the GOP wants to take my life, I'll make it one worth taking.
Worth it. Part of the reason I came out when I did was trans bans under Trump.
Congratulations about taking such a big step! It’s hard for me to even make dentist appointments dude that’s huge
Good for you! If we're gonna have to fight, might as well fighting in a gender/queer affirming way 😎
Here's to this going great for you! 😊
Stay strong and hopefully safe!
Congratulations, sib! I hope you find access easy in every way and that it’s everything you’re hoping for.
We need to not just focus on getting Kamala elected but also getting as many Republicans out of the House as possible so that, at least for 2 years, she has a chance to get as much good done as possible.
She's a Dem. She'll just waste that chance.
@@seand.g423it's called harm reduction. You're not wrong to be cynical, but it's a game of inches and every bit of ground we fight for counts. Keeping bad people out of office is not useless.
@Jasper_the_Cat sorry, I figured the "...and blame the voters" was _implied_ atp...
Edit: I mean, it'll either be that or she'll go the Obama route of hiding behind _the very existence_ of the Republican Party...
@@Jasper_the_Cat Electoralism can only get us so far. Systems of representative government are inherently corrupt. Doesn't matter how morally / ethically good an elected representative is 'cause, eventually, they'll stop acting in the interests of their constituents. They'll act, instead, for themselves, their party, lobbyists, corporations, etc. I'm not saying don't vote - please vote this November - I'm saying that Jessie's right; we need to build the systems that we want so they may eventually replace this current system.
@Jasper_the_Cat honestly I'm scared.
Like we saw what happened on January 6 right ?If trump doesn't win I can't even imagine what would happen
As a Trans Woman, Saturday I was scared, deathly afraid of the future and dealing with the panic of all that. Today, while I still have my concerns and worries, I at least have better hope and my sense of panic is less. In 30 years, I've never had a perfect President to vote for, but I have also never had a more obvious decision on who needs to NOT get into the office and which party CANNOT be allowed to lead. I, obviously, was going to vote for Biden. Not just for myself, but for all the targets of bigotry and hate of the right. Now, I am much more enthusiastic to vote for Harris, even with the baggage that she has.
"When we are voting, we are choosing our enemy." That is brilliant!
honestly i'm just amused by the fact that we're going to have a vote between a cop and a felon
lol you’re absolutely right with this observation
there's some very forthright commentary rejecting the "Kamala Harris was a cop" narrative, as she was a prosecutor (not a police officer), fought against trying juveniles in adult court, vowed never to seek the death penalty, etc
vote for the cop.
she's not a bastard, goofy, she's a prosecutor
This really needs to be the campaign slogan.
I too felt a sense of hope when I realized that Harris was stepping in for Biden. Some relief, some hope, some excitement that things might get a bit better instead of worse. She actually feels like the perfect candidate for the moment to beat Trump. The narrative writes itself. The Prosecutor vs the Felon.
The road ahead is going to be tough, regardless of the president. However, it feels like that road will be a little easier under Harris then it would under Trump.
With Harris, I feel we can start to plan, build, and organize the infrastructure for a better future on the local level, where as Trump we had to focus on the surviving however long he was in power. I'm still weary of Harris because she is still a cop and I still haven't forgotten what she did to trans people when she was DA, but I'd much rather fight against Harris than I would against Trump.
Plus I would like to feel the schadenfreude of Harris kicking Trump's ass on TV. That feels like a PPV fight.
French person here: yes we did win. but right now, we don't have a government, because our left-wing party heads can't agree on the name of who should be prime minister. So. ya know.
Correct me if I am wrong, but they also accomplished it by working with more centrist groups against a common enemy with the right wing. A lot of US lefttubers keep acting as if it was the left wing all by itself.
Not having a government is the goal, though. Build the social and ideological infrastructure that renders centralized rule obsolete! It will always be painful, choosing freedom always is.
I completely agree with your sentiments here! I think Biden dropping out and the possibility of Kamal's nomination has stoked a fire of hope in me, even while knowing that materially, we will be mired in so much of the same bullshit. But it's been a reminder, that the future is not set. Everything can change and turn on a dime in a single moment. That's not an invitation for despair, it's one for hope. Keep going, keep pushing, you never know what's right around the corner
I totally agree about your long term focus, but in the short term, I love that Kamala has basically already won the next debate. If Trump debates her, she's gonna put on her lawyer boots and stop his felon ass into the ground. And if Trump doesn't debate her, then he's stomping himself. This makes me very happy! 😃
Watch them put the mics on a timer again...
3 weeks ago, when the idea was first going around that Biden needed to step down, and people were speculating on who his replacement should be, I was in the camp that Kamala was not the best choice, and that they should have a "speed round" primary at the convention.
I've now completely changed my feeling on that. Not only does Kamala make the most practical sense now (after Biden dragged out stepping down as long as possible), but I myself have come around to Kamala. The more I thought about it, the more I could imagine her REALLY motivating people to vote. And I personally feel more enthusiastic about voting for her. Seeing how grassroots donations jumped in the hours since she was endorsed, and all the coconut memes on social media; and also thinking about how her being a black woman could actually really work against Trump (as any attacks he does on her will likely get really ugly and alienating to many people)... I'm now at the point where I'll be disappointed if the Dems go with someone else.
There's a mountain of issues if Kamala isn't the nominee now. Since she's attached to the Biden ticket, she inherits his campaign donations. Anyone else would need to wait for the donations to be refunded to the contributors and then get them to donate to them instead. That's just the beginning.
SAME
Trust me - the idea was going around for longer then three weeks. There were even some doubts four years ago - and they were mostly vindicated. He's been very much just coasting the entire term while making excuses why he couldn't do the things he said he would do.
Right the fuck on, brother.
ABSOLUTELY AGREE you know I think media opinions works like this- the media puts our an opinion and everybody follows with it blindly. For some reason, the media gave out the opinion that Kamala was this super unlikable person who had no chance of beating anyone. Now, with the more enthusiasm she gets, the more she will have the chance to reinvent that. And I think we have to look at her and see the merit that she has. I am a little skeptical of her public speaking abilities (and why TF she hasn't posted anything in her social media to enhance enthusiasm or made any public appearances last night) but ig well see how she does w her upcoming public apperance. We have to maintain an open mind with her
Thank you for the clarification about your anarchist position. I work for a Medicaid/Medicare managed care organization in Washington, and as such, I actually *do* believe in the importance of the state as a valid and useful entity. There's a lot of people out there who don't have the physical, emotional, financial, or social resources to contribute to the kind of community organizations you're describing, and that's where people like me come in. But you're not talking about dismantling those structures, you're simply not engaging with them unless it's absolutely necessary. Frankly, that's how it should be. I'm here for the folks who can't do for themselves, because I think they still matter, and I know that you do too. I get really frustrated with the L/libertarians I know, because they *do* want to dismantle those structures and to hell with the people whose lives depend on them. I agree that the welfare state needs major restructuring; it's designed to hold people down instead of helping give a leg up to the ones who can go further. But in the meantime, if the only available options are to help those in need or let them suffer in silence, I'll keep doing what I do. And I'll be here, doing what I can to support you doing what you do, too.
Fwiw, under an anarchist society, at least most anarchic societies, those kinda of "organizations" would still exist; because people like you who want to help will always exist. In fact, they'd likely be even more effective. It's a gross mischaracterization of anarchism that we'll just let vulnerable people die.
Agreed. Every anarchist I have known has been a person for the people. What they don't believe in is a one guy top down power structure. But they absolute do believe in providing help and aid for their fellow man.
@@TheSuperRatt and under an anarchist society whoever gets the most guns wins
I'm not a 4d chess kinda guy, not for a moment, but waiting until after the RNC again chained themselves to that guy before dropping out is such a smart move.
Steals their headlines, steals all their Biden-fueled rage, and gets everyone on the Dem side excited after feeling some real doom and gloom.
The RNC spent an entire week and millions of dollars picking a fight with a guy who isn't even going to be in the ring. It's so very funny.
The lasting image I have for Kamala Harris comes from the Senate Hearing where she grilled Bill Barr. She used her former prosecutor energy to tear into that pale lump of sycophant. It was refreshing to see a Democrat stay on the attack in a hearing and not allow the subject to deflect. Electing Kamala Harris is not the end of our struggle, but it's a step that follows our rejection of MAGA Fascism in 2020. I'm thrilled that she's leading the ticket.
Basically, it’s the same thing I’ve been saying.
Harris and the Dems represent a short term survival strategy. Necessary, but not sufficient.
For my part, I’m pushing folks to support Harris and the Dems for national offices, while voting Green down ballot. Yes, that’s still engaging the existing structure, but getting a generally Leftist party built up in the US will help to moderate the worst excesses of the establishment hierarchy.
What made the recent election in France work, was the broad coalition built between the Left and Center.
Due credit to Macron’s party on that one. They sought a strategic coalition with the socialists, rather than enable a literal Nazi takeover.
That is a self defeating strategy that is a recipe for letting republicans win everywhere that matters legislatively and judicially. Stop. Such a strategy is only advisable after constitutional amendments that remove first past the post voting in favor of parliamentary or ranked choice systems. The game theory of the situation is crystal clear.
Sincerely feeling hope for the first time in this election 🥲
This is the first sigh of relief I had about American politics in months. I can't vote but who's in charge in the white house still affects me deeply. I keep saying voting for Biden, now Harris, is not an endorsement to them but a vote against Trump and what he represents. Lots of leftists mistaken participation in electoralism with abandoning the movement outside political establishment to become an insider, but it's actually about picking the movement's opponent. Thank you for articulating on that.
And who says old men can't pull out?
an irish catholic even
I hear what you're saying Jessie. However as a 53-year-old black father of three black daughters. I have a very different calculus. Most people have heard about project 2025. I actually lived it in the 70s. It was bad! I'm sorry for what's happening to the Palestinians. I'm sorry for what's happening to the Israelis, but my primary concern must be for my children. I won't willfully sit by and subject them to the hell I had to endure in the 70s. Not for anyone. I will be voting Blue regardless. By the way please look after yourself. Things are getting difficult for the LGBTQ community. There are tough times ahead. One piece of advice I can give. Do not seek external validation for your existence. You are who you are.....stand on that.
I get it, man. I'm a young white woman, so I never experienced what you did, but anyone with an actual understanding of what fascism is and how it happens will know Project 2025 and even Trump's "different plan" (it is the same thing, sorry guys, read both) is giving MASSIVE red flags. I'm hoping we can all keep each other safe, and wish the best for you and your kids future!
You sound like an excellent father
@@misfits9294 One of the things I learned from my slave ancestors. Hope is a poor planner.
@@RobinRaye-np3vw Do not take my word for it. Please go online and Utube and look at the historical news reels and video feeds and see it for yourself. (80's and on back) It was painful and almost soul crushing. I thank my ancestors for the lessons in strength they gave me everyday to endure that time period. I well send my daughters away before I ask them to endure that.
@@RobinRaye-np3vwShe didn’t imply that all trans people are white. She said that Kamala Harris’ policies are better for white trans children than for nonwhite trans children as some of her policies have a history of disproportionately impacting nonwhite people as a whole, including nonwhite people who are trans. Jesse was acknowledging that white trans people are still white and therefore still have privilege that nonwhite trans people do not have. And, yes, even those policies are still better than Project 2025/Agenda 47/whatever Trump tries to rebrand it as next.
i think, having the mostly literal personification of what is Trump against in so many aspects, is sth the democrats could utilize for her campaign.
its still not Bernie, yeah but at least the chances are way better than with Biden.
The consensus I've regarding kamala is "democrats, you better not democrat this"
They could use it but they need to be careful. There's a lot of "not racist" and "not sexist" people who would vote for Kamala, but not if they deliberately draw attention to her minority characteristics. You'd think the "diversity hire" prejudice was confined to republicans but it absolutely isn't. It's a sad shitty thing to have to say but they're going to have to play it very carefully in order to not scare off white centre "left" voters by making it seem like they chose Kamala for her race or sex.
@airplanes_aren.t_real if you're seeing _anyone_ thinking the Dems _won't,_ then your "consensus" is made up entirely of reverse-isekais from the world of Idiocracy.
I just want to point out a criticism of Kamala that I really dislike. It goes "I just don't think that the American will put a black woman in the presidents office so we should consider someone else" so let's break down that garbage take.
For starters I think that this is an insult to the electorate. The kind of voters who wouldn't vote for someone just because they are a black woman already have a very clear candidate and I don't think you should be trying to get their vote by pandering to those values. Whilst racism and sexism are widespread that level of transparency in prejudice is a smaller section of the population than the more banal ignorant types of racism and sexism of the average American. When Joe was last voted in I distinctly remember people talking about how they thought he was going to die in office making Kamala president and that people were factoring that into their vote for Biden. In a way the electorate has already toyed with the idea of electing Kamala and they weren't put off by it.
Lastly that take is doing a classic bigoted thing of enacting bigotry and blaming it on the risk of hypothetical bigotry from hypothetical people. A good example of that is when adoption agencies don't approve gay couples out of "fear that this will lead to the child being bullied." It's preemptive discrimination and I'm going to call It what it is in this case. Racism and sexism. Not running her on grounds of gender or race is doing the bad things. "I'm not sexist. I'm just worried other people will be." Is doing sexism whilst denying accountability. It's one of the most garbage type of liberal bigotry. Another example is attacking immigrants at the border and saying "we don't want to do this but we need to fulfill the desires of the American voters." People are responsible for their own policies. Don't let them blame hypothetical racists for things that they do. A black woman can be president.
Edit: Kamala is mixed Black and Asian and this should be better acknowledged
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It is a well-deserved and accurate insult to the electorate.
Kamala isn't fully black she's also half Indian I really wish people would stop ignoring that and just saying black women I myself am mixed race black and Asian I get tired of people denying part of my racial identity
I generally think that on a broad scale, the less of a fixation the democrats (and everyone else who wants to get her elected so we don’t get Trump presidency 2.0) have on Harris’s race and gender the better. In certain contexts it makes sense to push those as selling points, but overly-focusing on the narrative of her being a black woman/first female president/girl power, etc. feels like a mistake. Regardless of whether it’s intended negatively or positively. I think overly focusing on Hillary being the potential first female president was a mistake that off-put voters - not necessarily because they didn’t want to vote for a woman, but because they didn’t want to be told they should vote for her *because* she was a woman. The first thing out of peoples’ mouths when they push for Harris should not be “she’s a black woman.” It should be “she’s going to do a good job.”
And personally, I think she will. I know there are concerns and frustrations, but honestly I think a Harris administration will be better than a Biden one. And although I have some serious criticisms of the Biden administration, they also did a lot of good. And not just for relatively privileged people. I also believe that Harris has done plenty of good throughout her career, and although the negative things do deserve attention… it feels disproportionate. Like we can and should talk about the negative effects of her policies as DA and AG, but we also have to talk about the positive ones, such as legislation that lessened the penalties of smaller crimes in CA (conservatives and even some moderate liberals HATED her for that one).
Looking at her history, it seems like she’s more naturally progressive but has swayed slightly to a moderate democrat position to be politically viable throughout her career. I think I actually trust that more than someone who is more naturally moderate (and old school) who has swayed slightly progressive to be more politically viable, which is how Biden was. Especially considering that both of these sways still put Harris to the left of Biden. She doesn’t strike me as a moderate masquerading as a progressive. She strikes me as someone who is leaning on moderate stances to win over the middle of the road vote… and then when she’s in office we might actually get somewhere. This also feels like it could be the beginning of the changing of the guard that we’ve been promised for too long.
(Sorry for getting off the point and rambling but… clearly I have a lot of thoughts! As do we all! It is at least a relief to have thoughts other than just “shit, how are we going to convince people to vote for Biden a second time when it doesn’t seem like he’s even in a condition to actively run?”)
@@lowkeyproductions6681 Considering the Republicans are running on an anti-woke platform after overturning Roe v Wade and Affirmative Action, I think it's relevant and should be proudly part of her campaign strategy.
"[Hope] sustains us longer"
This is what I needed to hear today. Thanks Jesse!
There would be nothing more satisfying than Trump losing to a Strong Black Woman!
I felon losing to a cop sure has an amusing image too.
The orange has memory issues.
The coconut controls memory issues.
Harris has a South Asian parent as well.
I want her to win, but I’ll admit I’m not too optimistic. I don’t see the majority of the democrats voting for a woman, one with parents that are not from the US on top of that. Only the ones that are very on the left will, the others will either not vote or vote red.
@@sinimeg Maybe maybe not.
I’m feeling hopeful 🥰 but we have to play the long game in order to save this country. We can take lessons from France as well
Just a reminder to everyone that if you refer to Biden and Trump by their last names then you should do the same for Harris.
I don't think it's necessarily sexist to call her Kamala, as it is more fun to say 'Kamala' than 'Harris'. It's also very unique, so she's kinda in the same league as Beyoncé, Madonna, Prince, or Elvis.
@KatharineOsborne it is totally sexist actually because it's a refusal to give women the same professional respect as men. The same thing happened with Hilary Clinton. I don't care how much fun you have treating women politicians less seriously, it's still sexist.
Except Kamala Harris herself has been branding herself using her first name. There are already campaign slogans and memes based on her first name. I actually believe it's more respectful to refer to someone by their first name, rather than the name they inherited or married into. This is especially true when it comes to trans people, as a lot of us choose our first names.
@FrozEnbyWolf150 you're really using trans people as an excuse for treating women with less seriousness in profesional regards? That's really where we're at now?
@JohnSmith-rm1po I'm just saying there's a lot of just Kamala without even a last name and it's rude
Disagree with the idea that things would be identical for the people in Gaza. Moving the embassy to Jerusalem hinted that for all his isolationist rhetoric, Trump is _even more_ pro-Israel than Biden and Harris and would likely be a much more active supporter of their policies, especially given his comments about Muslims.
Trump has already signaled that if he were to become president again he wants to enable Netanyahu to "finish the job" in Gaza. The situation can absolutely get much, much worse for the people of Gaza
It is identical for the people of Gaza because the united states does not control Israel and they have their own internal issues and there is no good outcome possible there.
I pointed out in my own comment that currently, there is a (despicably narrow) path for Palestinians to come to the US. Trump instituted a full travel ban on people from majority Muslim countries coming here. We can fight Harris and bring more refugees here. There is no hope of that under Trump.
@@admiralpaco507 I honestly would not be shocked if one of Trump's plans would be to send troops over to help "finish the job."
I don't think moving an embassy is actually worse than directly supporting a genocide
nice to see a fellow anarchist speak about hope and local solidarity.
Anarchists are so often doom-pilled; that's why Andrewism is a gift, his videos paint the path forward more clearly.
Join a union! Volunteer at your local community garden! Those things are worth your time at least as much as voting, though in my opinion they are more worth it.
I'm just happy he dropped out. Actually makes me feel much more proud of him and gains even more respect. Don't completely know how I feel about Kamala but I'm far more willing to vote for her because she can string together a sentence. Thank heavens.
Too little, too late, and they're _still_ avoiding a fucking primary.
I'm writing in Williamson if I have to.
@@seand.g423 Ah yes fuck over our country with a write in,
Nice going
@@seand.g423Please don't. You risk dividing the vote, which is what the Project 2025 folks are counting on.
As someone from Germany I always tried to not get to involved in US elections, since our votingssystem and just everything is so vastly different, but in the end we in Germany are influenced by whatever happens over there in the US too, so I am at least partially okay involving myself in the discussion xD I also felt this feeling of the "good guys" already having lost especially after what happened to Trump, with a female, younger candidate I feel like they might really have a chance. Though I also belonged to the people who thought that Trump would never become president in the first place sooo... please don't prove me wrong again USA xD Crossing my finger for you (and all of us I guess xD)!!
The bright lighting to reflect your mood was really clever, hope you can use it more often
This timelines whiplash between doom and hope is pretty bizarre.
Like as much as she is a cop, if ANYONE is going to seriously reform the US government (whether or not to the extent that is required is another discussion), is going to be the woman who faced both racial and gender discrimination, yet still found away into the white house. Lets just hope she uses that savvy for actual good
She's not a cop - she's a lawyer. A prosecuter, but not a cop.
@@thing_under_the_stairs Okay, yeah, but the DA is literally the polices lawyer.
@@scottbuck1572Incorrect. The DA is the victim’s and community’s lawyer. The DA does not work for the police and can, in fact, prosecute the police. Also, calling Kamala Harris a cop is a dog whistle. Black people have been explicitly talking about y’all using that dog whistle for weeks now.
Well, she is essentially pro-police state, so I really doubt it. Her record as someone tough on crime, who convicted people using marijuana, really doesn't support your presupposition. However, that is still a preferable enemy to fight than a fully fledged fascist state... so under that context, I can support her bid.
lmao the woman that put away parents for children missing school, who sat alongside biden's useless presidency and harmful policies, isn't going to step in and start helping us. vote for Claudia and the PSL if you want change, but don't kid yourself. it'll be another 4 year slide further into fascism as the world continues to burn around us under Kamala.
1776 - 1789: The American Revolution inspires the French Revolution. 2024: A Left Coalition in the French Election prevents the fascists from taking power, and inspires America's Left Coalition to band together and keep fascists from taking power. That sure would be a nice bit of symmetry.
Finally a good take on the last couple of days! Thank you for your thoughts! ❤✊🏼🇵🇸
Her name is pronounced COMMA-LA, regardless of your thoughts on her pls say her name correctly. If it's that hard to pronounce just call her Harris
Came here looking for this comment. This has always been a bit weird for me, since, before she became VP, my biggest exposure to the name "Kamala" was through the Ms. Marvel comics, and Kamala Khan's name (as confirmed by the creator) _is_ pronounced the way Jessie says it in this video. But yeah, with Harris there has been kind of a thing where Trump and some other Republicans sometimes deliberately mispronounce her name, so getting it right is important.
Being excited for lady cop Kamala Harris was not on my Bingo card for 2024.
At the very least, Kamala won't be hunting trans people in the streets, which I don't believe anyone could realistically say the same about the current leadership of the Republican party.
Good luck, Komrade Kamala!
Monday afternoon for me. I was surprised when I heard
The benefit of Harris over Biden is it doesn’t feel like elder abuse to have Harris run for office.
Most people at some point in their lives are going to have a talk with somebody his age about how they cannot drive the car anymore because they are not safe to do so. I don’t like feeling like the president needs to have that talk about running the country.
If the donors that put Harris in as his vice president don’t think she should run the country, they should not have picked her in the first place
Sees a Kamala Harris ad before this video
In times like this i think The Boys is a documentary cause damn...
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I found your channel through our shared love of Star Trek, but i'm glad i've stuck with your content and appreciate the ideology and messages you're providing for everyone.
Cautiously optimistic. They can find a VP for a good debate against Vance. If I had to witness a Biden concession speech where he was like 'golly gee shucks better luck next time' I think I would have sworn off Democrats entirely in favor of a real opposition party to MAGA
As someone who's more of an incrementalist moderate (though very socialist on a few matters), there's a lot I disagree in specifics, but the general idea I'm very much on board with.
However, I do just want to quibble on one thing. You say they weren't able to push Biden left. They absolutely did. There's a reason why Bernie Sanders and AOC were on the pro-Biden train. He listened to their concerns more than any other President that Bernie has ever worked with in government. There's a reason why he says all the time that Biden was the most progressive President he's had.
Now, you can certainly argue that they didn't push him left enough and I'd agree with that, even as someone more moderate in my approach to changing things. But he was far more left than anyone we've seen in multiple generations in the White House.
And honestly, that fact says way less about Biden than it does about America. But, I digress. And I agree with a lot in this video!
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100000% me too. All of that. All the excitement and all of the cautions. THANK YOU!
I'm glad you have sort of a more balanced and realistic view. I've been getting crap for saying I'd vote Democrat because they support Israel and it's like... Both parties do but one has promised to also kill me if elected. There's no win scenario here but maybe we can slow down some of the bad things in the mean time
Exactly. To be honest it is more important to focus on domestic policies and prevent Fascism from rising in the US than dealing with foreign policy issues (which to be truthful the US does not have any real control on that situation).
@@jonathanbowers8964 that’s my problem with the boys for such a show with blunt political satire it only shows side as bad but doesn’t show the problems with the other side and makes them out to be perfect even if that side is better and the lesser evil
I totally agree with you, kamala will do a lot more for folks like trans kids than trump ever would, (which isn’t saying much but yk) but we still have to understand she is defffffinitely not a perfect candidate and needs to be held accountable once she gets in office so we can get a little closer to the change we need. either way though, at least in the short term, I’m feeling SO much better about the next debate 😭
there are no perfect candidates
@@amys0482 that’s my problem with the boys for such a show with blunt political satire it only shows side as bad but doesn’t show the problems with the other side and makes them out to be perfect
@@Seasonal-Shadow_4674 I don't really get that from The Boys? Is that the show you are talking about.
@@amys0482 yeah because it feels like it only shows the problems on one side but not the problems on the other. Not that I care for republicans but when it comes to a lot of political issues, especially Israel versus Palestine people are unhappy with the Democrats also
I just watched Kamala Harris' first speech as candidate for President of the United States. She speaks with President Biden giving her support. She says she knows 'Trump's type.' She shares her qualifications. She says some things she's going to do. She's energetic. She's inspiring. We have more than hope. You ask her? We're going to win. (if we vote!)
Part of me is...I don't know if looking forward to is the right word...the GOP trying to explain why Trump being old and often incoherent is totally not a problem even though it was 80% of their anti-Biden argument
I wouldn't hold your breath. 2024 GOP doesn't seem to (publicly, at least) think he's incoherent at all; they keep talking about his charisma (I'll agree that man is indeed a born entertainer). Both he and Biden's folks have also never had a (public) issue with age, either; they say it's all about capacity and skill and etc
Solidarity forever!
As someone who went from "I don't love Biden but I'll vote for him relatively happily" to really on the fence as things went on, I like this move so much more. And it's probably just a perception thing, I'll admit, but it does feel like she just has more of a spine to stand up for what she believes in. The things that really bugged me about Biden was a combo of the Israel issue and the "we respect the power of the courts" message after a blatant judicial power grab. And for some reason I have more faith that both of those will improve under Harris, if only a little bit.
The big issue I have with Dems right now is that they are completely complicit in moving things further right, because they concede ground to the right WAY more easily than they'd ever do to the left. I have some faith that Harris can at least hold her ground, if that makes sense.
I think it's the emphasis on the first syllable KAmala.
OMG thank you so much for pointing out that Gaza is a million times worse than the old age issues! I feel like I've been taking crazy pills, the way everyone was so pathetic in their support of him through that. And now those same people are praising him for stepping aside at this late date.
One thought that I had regarding to "We need to compromise" is this. The Problem is that one side (the left) goes into a debate with an approach, "lets not take the extrem position, lets chose a compromizable position". The other side goes in wit the extreme position. And the to try and reach the compromise the left somehow always said "Ok I do another step toward you maybe we were wrong". And the other side says "This isn't working, can't we find a middle ground".
This is what's always happening here with the SPD Too. At least in the US it is still one platform and not fractioned into all these side parties (Greens, Lefts, social democrats,)
There is no left-wing party in the U.S. The DNC in general are centrists, if not center-right. Allowing them to claim the title of "left" keeps us firmly in this ideological freeze.
6:50 Also really harms DISABLED folks--who are often out of class for medical appointments.
For me, my stance on this is that literally no one else could have replaced him and also had a chance of surviving a potential legal challenge a la Bush v. Gore. Harris was on Biden's ticket during the primary. In this way, she is the only person who could be the Democratic nominee and survive that kind of a legal challenge from the right.
I still have my reservations about Harris. While I tend to look at policy over demographic, if we have to look at demographic, I would have preferred a Nina Turner presidency over a Kamala Harris presidency, but that's not going to happen this cycle. And I think that's acceptable for now. Not forever, but for the sake of getting someone competent who won't immediately criminalize queerness, I am fine with Harris.
I was going to vote for Biden in the general, but I admit that I felt like my vote wasn't going to do anything. And I could feel everyone demoralized by this process moreso than normal. The candidate changing to Harris, I feel, will bring a lot of that energy and excitement back.
While I want a better candidate, I'm not so childish as to want what some are suggesting and open up the nomination in the DNC convention. All that would do is tribalize voters and get them to stay home when their tribe doesn't win. At least here, we can at least pretend we're unified.
Precisely. There are eminently practical reasons that anyone else would be challenged by lawfare and this solution sidesteps almost all of that quite neatly. This is not the time to let judges touch anything.
Any candidate further to the left of Harris would not have a chance of getting elected. So for me, she is "left enough," while still being electable. She would be smart to pick a running mate who appeals to the center. I think she is, and she will.
I was waiting to see what you’d say about this the moment I found out through the goddamn Destial meme on tumblr before any major media outlet.
Ah, tumblr. Never change
Seeing you smiling and waving at the camera at the beginning of this video made my day.
I remain greatly discouraged. That has nothing to do with the candidate, and more about what it says of the electorate.
This is a fantastic video. Right on point. I share your relief and your concerns. Here's to the best next steps
Watching this waiting for the T gel to soak into my skin so I'm safe to be around my cats again- thanks for all your information and hope Jessie!
As someone from Harris' home State, I have ZERO plans of supporting her until after the DNCon. I am hoping for someone much better with actual vision (and is not a cop)... like Marianne Williamson who never got a fair shake in the primaries.
We move forward on Hope...Thank you
I have to say that my initial feeling on yesterday was to look at immigration laws and Canada, because I felt like this was an impressively bad sign that the Democrats had put their eggs all in Biden's basket and he proceeded to drop them. I had to sleep on it before I realized how this is a good thing and Harris could demolish 45 in a one on one. She legitimately does not have a much better position than Biden, but I believe she can actually BUILD on hers.
And I have to say one thing about Israel: I really hope it clicks in Kamala's head how if she adds "But NOT at the cost of every other life in Palestine, and I can't believe I have to say that!" to "Hamas must be destroyed"... She'd win Gen Z and the millennials over right then and there, be exactly correct, and reframe the discussion like it should be. Hamas basically attacked to use Palestine to suicide bomb all of Israel, metaphorically. But I refuse to believe in a world with SEAL Team SIX, Delta Force, the SAS, SBS, and many more anti terrorist military squads, that Israel is reduced to bombing the place out of existence.
Democrats at the convention must stay in line and give Harris unanimous support.
Luckily basically all of the people who were being floated around as possible challengers in the primary have vocally backed her as the nominee along with most delegates; it's not unanimous, but there isn't any clear opposition and it's unlikely anyone will be able to gain enough clout to try.
I was already planning on Trump winning with Biden running so Harris replacing him feels like a death sentence lifted. I'll take what I can get, it feels shitty that I'm glad for scraps which don't help other people but at this point all we can do is harm reduction...
i think steve shieves made a really good video about progressive cause in the us. as long as you have the 2 party system, you need to work within one of these parties to get your issues handled. Join democratic party and be the changes you want. That's how things work in a 2 party system.
I saw "Biden Out" and my brain started playing the theme from Knives Out
Well @ least we have a better choice Jessie. ♥️
The coconut pill is a bitter one to swallow. 🥥 💊
The last bit, to me, is... Kind of the whole point of anarchism in the first place. Not being restricted by a top-down one-size-fits-all 'solution' imposed from above, but building local solutions that fit the needs of the situation on-the-ground, flexible enough to change over time as things develop. Seems a bit odd to ask an anarchist "well what structure would you build instead" when the whole point is to *not* build "A" structure.
If you think Kamala is “more progressive“ than Joe Biden, I have a bridge to sell you. That doesn’t mean I don’t think you should vote for her, I do. You 100% should. But let’s be honest about what she is, which is yet another foreign policy neocon, and yet another domestic policy neolib.
I want Kamala Harris to be President for the pettiest reason possible. Just so Hillary Clinton can`t be the first female President or President period. For the world and, Hillary to realize she didn`t lose because, people like Trump, she lost because she sucks.
Go, Kamala.
Vote Blue No Matter Who!
Watch Hillary get picked as Kamala's running mate or someshit, atp...
@@seand.g423No. Harris will pick the straightest, white-est, man the likes of which we’ve never seen to be her VP
@@n.a.199 oh, sure, _Kamala_ would...
Just like _the Dem BASE_ would've picked _Bernie._
@@n.a.199Gotta reassure the base!
I really appreciate how you put things- I always have trouble organizing my thoughts and figuring out how I feel about things but you always explain your points so well that it really helps me make sense of and articulate mine.
I listened to behind the bastards: it could happen here rnc reporting the pod cast and it really made me feel better about the current Republican Party being beatable and not as strong as they appear because these people these fascist have huge pitfalls that make them very unappealing to all of Americans. If we can get the messaging right and have Kamala really shine and sparkle I think we can beat them. It’s gonna take a lot a work but there’s a possibility.
That happened to my wife and I when she was the DA. We let the school know we would be gone for (I think) 2 weeks, and we came back to a letter from her office saying that if our kids miss any more school we would go to jail. I hope Trump looses, but I don't like that means she has to win. If I was in a swing state, I might well be voting for her.
The fight is always worth the candle.
Biden was very savvy in waiting for after the RNC and trumps VP announcement before doing this!
Harris 2024 would be a huge change for America. 💙
I want to point out, this will matter a lot to some Palestinians. A lot of people are seeking refuge, and we should be taking as many of those people as we can. Right now we’re taking very few, but some. If Trump is reelected, he will reinstate a full Muslim travel ban. We can fight for Palestinian refugees to be here under Harris. Under Trump, there is no hope for us to help them flee here.
This video is brought to you by: Eric Trump begging for the money for his daddy. I do love the irony of the algorithm sometimes.
spot on as always❤
I'm thinking that a good barometer may be who she...or rather, her people... chooses as a Running Mate.
Jessie I hope americans realise that Kamala Harris winning would mean the dark cloud of Project 2025 would be gone,and that should be seen as something worth voting on (matt)
It was never about Biden vs Trump. It was about policies and judges. It was about leadership vs chaos. It was about decency vs despicable actions and words. It was about Rights vs controls. It was about economics for workers vs the wealthy and mega corporations. It was about acceptance vs hatred. It was about reality vs lies. It was about civility vs Civil War. It was about progress vs Project 2025. It was about democracy vs fascism. Guess what...it still is. At this point, I'd vote for a paper cup over the orange Menace and the menacing embarrassment that the Republicans have become, because at this point I'm voting for the policies not a person. Vote Blue...No Matter Who! 💙🗳
I say this as a US resident (greencard holder) who comes from New Zealand.... you want change? Get more than two parties. New Zealand went away from a two party system in the mid 1990s. Suddenly you had a choice, and the politicians had to play well in coalitions. We've only had one single party government since then, and that was under extraordinary circumstances (post lockdown pandemic, and a charismatic leader) .
Anyway that would bring some change to your politics. Not a lot, but better than vote Ass or vote Mammoth uh Democrat or Republican
I have no faith in one single person. There will never be a hero candidate who is going to save us, but I do have faith in the people to work their asses off for a worth while future
She's such a superhero. In the way superheroes maintain status quo no matter how bad it is and we cheer them for defending the status quo from someone who would've changed it for something a lot worse.
My enthusiasm for Harris is the same as for Biden. Not a full-throated yell, but a resigned sigh. 🫤
Not sure why I cannot like this video, so I am commenting to boost its reach!
My perspective is while Kamala isn't a great candidate (I don't agree with her policy on a lot of issues, her history as a cop hurt a lot of black and brown people in this country, and she has a lot of the same fundamental flaws as Biden) she's younger and far more exciting of an option and this feels like the "third pick" so many people have been wanting that's not Joe or Trump. At the worst, she's a lateral move from Joe and the fight is about the same to beat Trump, but at best she's going to invigorate a lot more people to come out and actually vote.
I know it's short term thinking but imo the main goal at the moment needs to be not letting any more republicans into office and having an actionable plan to prevent not just Project 2025 but also the Republican agenda for the future so it doesn't become Project 2026, 2027, etc etc. And I hope that her campaign will bring those plans to light and show she's actually going to do something about it instead of constantly "compromising."
so, i'm canadian. i can't really do anything to help with american politics, but right now, we're in a similar situation. as the saying goes, america sneezes, canada catches a cold. it's interesting because a lot of the discussion about kamela up here is her being this "honorary canadian" because she spent her high school years living in montreal lol. so there's a lot of hope of her being a better fit for us because there's that connection, and if she's elected it could help bolster the liberal or NDP party here
I love getting your take.
I'm still watching, but i think we feel pretty similarly about her. In the end, she's a slightly more liberal centrist with a history in CA that leftists will absolutely have issues with. I don't love her, she's not my dream candidate. I was skeptical of her becoming the new candidate when it was still an "if."
But I am genuinely excited! There's a buzz and i hope we can keep it up. I'm feeling hope again.
It would also be so sweet to see Trump lose to a mixed race, Black/South Asian woman.
"Let's keep movin' on hope." Indeed, Jessie. Thank you for your wisdom and grace, as always🩷
I will always reference the GOP VP pick as "JD Vance (a subsidiary of Peter Thiel)"
Hompefully she can focus on what can be without being burdened by what was, or whatever.
The emphasis is on the first syllable of her name. Sorry if others have already said that.
I hope Stacy Abrams is her VP
The right and left live in different countries with the people trapped in the middle.
It’s ok to have an unexpressed thought, otherwise you risk alienating those who have been supporting you for years.