Cornel West on capitalism, Ukraine, and his presidential run | The Chris Hedges Report

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  • @raizdaither5622
    @raizdaither5622 Рік тому +36

    Precious Human Being! I wish your country would have the Courage to listen deeply. Thank you for all the wisdom and sharing to you both.

  • @Maureen_Schilder
    @Maureen_Schilder Рік тому +23

    I love you two ... the best of friends ... I watch both of you on UA-cam when I feel like going to church. You are Brothers in the true sense. I wish you God Speed Dr.Cornell West in your capacity to heal America ... You are an American Treasure along with your brother Chris Hedges. Love & Prayers to you both in the days ahead.

  • @Amistriotis
    @Amistriotis Рік тому +57

    The world needs these voices.
    Give him more time and exposure.

  • @cheri238
    @cheri238 Рік тому +21

    Thank you, Chris Hedges and Dr. Cornel West. ❤❤🙏❤️

  • @harryunderthere123
    @harryunderthere123 Рік тому +131

    We meet on the street a few times a month, the most honest down to earth human. Great man and candidate.

    • @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595
      @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595 Рік тому +7

      I shared a ride to Laguardia airport with him, very insightful individual.

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому

      Cornell West is a spoiler candidate at this point, by running 3rd party he's guaranteed a loss for himself and potentially opened up spoiling the black vote for Biden. It's an absolute joke, also his foreign policy includes "Ending NATO". Okay, so he's essentially a pro-russian spoiler candidate. Got it.. What an unbelievably naive and idiotic idea. Yeah lets end the greatest defense alliance the world has ever seen for no reason at all. fuckn awesome. Also, the US can't unilaterally "END NATO" anyway. Also, furthermore, anyone who doesn't understand this most likely hasn't spent more than a few hours paying attention to what's going on in Ukraine. It's an entirely naive idea and it genuinely pisses me off that he's running and progressives are supporting him. This is how we end up with another 4 years of Trump, and if you don't think Trump or republicans are a existential risk to the country you need to have your head examined.

    • @cheri238
      @cheri238 Рік тому +1

  • @marronhombre9592
    @marronhombre9592 Рік тому +96

    Dr Cornel West is the real deal. I am excited to chime in on this historic moment. For you my brother, the glove comes off in these crucial times. We need someone with moral fortitude and I think you are the best candidate for this important period. Our prayers been answered but the hard work is still ahead 🙏. Things are so ugly that the whole world needs you at this point. Stand strong and we'll stand with you. We got you, blessings! ... and to Professor Chris Hedges, I salute you, peace, love and respect for you Sir.

    • @joec5544g
      @joec5544g Рік тому +2

      Oh dear God you drama Queen... Give it a rest.

    • @vincentwyler9136
      @vincentwyler9136 Рік тому +3

      @@joec5544g
      They pay you trolls much for torpedo work?

    • @joec5544g
      @joec5544g Рік тому +1

      @@vincentwyler9136 Yup.

  • @Adamb87
    @Adamb87 Рік тому +388

    Cornel would be the first ever truly great President for all US citizens not just a selected few

    • @briannaghey-hw7hj
      @briannaghey-hw7hj Рік тому

      100% of Americans prospered under Trump. You must be either a child, or are ignorant to real world. This guy is a SELLOUT for the Democrat party just like many of his colleagues

    • @peterboytRaKs
      @peterboytRaKs Рік тому +15

      I agree. But Wall St. won't have it.

    • @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595
      @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595 Рік тому +3

      Easier said than done.

    • @Lucia-sy7le
      @Lucia-sy7le Рік тому +1

      He certainly would be the first with a notable midline diastema. It's an indicator of spiritual proclivity.

    • @garrettchristensen8074
      @garrettchristensen8074 Рік тому +5

      There's never been a great U.S. President.

  • @mirzaalam9844
    @mirzaalam9844 Рік тому +146

    This is the first one I got excited about since Bernie's 2016 run. I'm also glad Chris talked him into running for Green party. He's a message candidate but he's got a great one and it would be nice to have someone on the ballot that actually represents my views.

    • @briannaghey-hw7hj
      @briannaghey-hw7hj Рік тому

      He will be a sell out just like Bernie and his followers did.

    • @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595
      @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595 Рік тому +2

      @@austinp.5024 Very astute observations and analysis.

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому

      Cornell West is a spoiler candidate at this point, by running 3rd party he's guaranteed a loss for himself and potentially opened up spoiling the black vote for Biden. It's an absolute joke, also his foreign policy includes "Ending NATO". Okay, so he's essentially a pro-russian spoiler candidate. Got it.. What an unbelievably naive and idiotic idea. Yeah lets end the greatest defense alliance the world has ever seen for no reason at all. fuckn awesome. Also, the US can't unilaterally "END NATO" anyway. Also, furthermore, anyone who doesn't understand this most likely hasn't spent more than a few hours paying attention to what's going on in Ukraine. It's an entirely naive idea and it genuinely pisses me off that he's running and progressives are supporting him. This is how we end up with another 4 years of Trump, and if you don't think Trump or republicans are a existential risk to the country you need to have your head examined.

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому

      @@austinp.5024 How the hell would he earn enough of the vote? He is anti-NATO and pretty much pro-russia.

    • @lonelycubicle
      @lonelycubicle Рік тому +2

      I heard Cornel on DemocracyNow explain why he was with a party that’s not even able to be on the ballot in most states (forgot why). Am glad he switched to Green. How did Chris convince Cornel to switch?

  • @TheScheckig
    @TheScheckig Рік тому +11

    The cut in food stamps is really hurting me. If I didn't have family to help me out, I'd have to make an ugly choice between housing or hunger. I feel lucky at the same time that I feel guilt twisting in my guts for the less fortunate.

  • @conorknapp6764
    @conorknapp6764 Рік тому +151

    I’ve only been on this planet for 26 years but every presidential vote I’ve ever cast has been done begrudgingly and as a moral compromise. Dr. West is the first candidate I can wholeheartedly put myself behind, both as an individual and as an American.
    Let’s work together to make it happen people!

    • @bluejay3536
      @bluejay3536 Рік тому

      I couldn't agree more with your view on Dr. Cornel West, my vote is already set up and I won't give a second thought to stand by him. The problem : The powerful mainstream media will not waste a single second to start demonizing Dr. Cornel West as soon as he gives some signs of posing a barrier for the two traditional parties to keep spreading their nasty sickening rethoric that everyone is already familiar with. That's the issue.

    • @Infoagemage
      @Infoagemage Рік тому +7

    • @nickolausmcconnell2664
      @nickolausmcconnell2664 Рік тому +4

      I think the only president I would've have voted for shamelessly if I was old enough to it would have been Obama. People can say what they want about him, but culturally so many massive, important changes happened. I was a big Supporter of Andrew Yang last time, but the DNC kept burying him every chance they had.

    • @jwjames6891
      @jwjames6891 Рік тому +12

      I have voted for 50 years, always 3rd party. I encourage you to follow your instincts about voting. People will disparage you and blame you when there are problems but voting should not be a moral compromise. Well-said.

    • @richardsawicki8521
      @richardsawicki8521 Рік тому

      ​@@nickolausmcconnell2664Barak Obama pulled off some underhanded shit "under cover of blackness"! Dr.West was NOT a fan and called him out for the two-faced "Wall Street Tool" he was !

  • @greatelephant1975
    @greatelephant1975 Рік тому +94

    To be honest Dr. West is the breadth of fresh air I need.

    • @jasonlacroix6083
      @jasonlacroix6083 Рік тому +3

      I'd say we could all use it!

    • @geozap4518
      @geozap4518 Рік тому +2

      If you're into morning breath at midday, afternoon, and evening -- go for it.

    • @vincentwyler9136
      @vincentwyler9136 Рік тому +1

      @@geozap4518
      Troll much?

    • @robertpearce4316
      @robertpearce4316 Рік тому

      He is an open racist. Yes breathe of fresh air. Farrakhan want to be.

  • @giftedgypsy
    @giftedgypsy Рік тому +361

    I thought I'd never put my energy into another presidential campaign, but I'll join CW, Chris Hedges, Kshama Sawant and many many others to work for this one. #CornelWest2024

    • @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595
      @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595 Рік тому +9

      He has tangential mass appeal, from the many noteworthy movements, and individuals he has worked with.

    • @olorin1710
      @olorin1710 Рік тому +9

      I know I will volunteering in my region, morong basin communities, San Bernardino County, California.

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому

      Cornell West is a spoiler candidate at this point, by running 3rd party he's guaranteed a loss for himself and potentially opened up spoiling the black vote for Biden. It's an absolute joke, also his foreign policy includes "Ending NATO". Okay, so he's essentially a pro-russian spoiler candidate. Got it.. What an unbelievably naive and idiotic idea. Yeah lets end the greatest defense alliance the world has ever seen for no reason at all. fuckn awesome. Also, the US can't unilaterally "END NATO" anyway. Also, furthermore, anyone who doesn't understand this most likely hasn't spent more than a few hours paying attention to what's going on in Ukraine. It's an entirely naive idea and it genuinely pisses me off that he's running and progressives are supporting him. This is how we end up with another 4 years of Trump, and if you don't think Trump or republicans are a existential risk to the country you need to have your head examined.

    • @spalm3887
      @spalm3887 Рік тому +3

      Ask him, why is he using the grifter term “enslaved Africans”. Oligarch backed blacks (OBB’s) literally created the term, to blur the lines of political/ethnic identity and he knows this.

    • @mikespector2
      @mikespector2 Рік тому +2

      So your want to help Trump become president again ? Institute total fascism here?

  • @Goodmanliveforever33
    @Goodmanliveforever33 Рік тому +112

    Dr. West is one of the reasons I went back to college and graduated.✨📚🏆books Thank you Dr. West.

    • @MM-hj1gf
      @MM-hj1gf Рік тому

      Then read how he’s putting us in the hands of yte nationalist use that education hopefully

  • @madeleineswords704
    @madeleineswords704 Рік тому +19

    Two intellectual giants, 🌟
    Two extraordinarily and thoroughly decent human beings 💓

  • @bigstuff52
    @bigstuff52 Рік тому +22

    this smart man has got my vote...Thank you Dr West...

  • @dbrice71
    @dbrice71 Рік тому +292

    If you're a Cornell West supporter but don't vote for him because "He can't win" then any third party candidate can never win if you don't vote . Every vote matters. Any destination begins with one step.

    • @redbeard6669
      @redbeard6669 Рік тому +20

      That's why in maine we have ranked choice voting that allows us to vote for a 3rd party candidate without feeling like we're wasting our vote. If the candidate doesn't get enough votes to really put them in the running your vote defaults to your second choice.

    • @ICU2HI
      @ICU2HI Рік тому +10

      @@redbeard6669 Maine is the place thank you for sharing

    • @redbeard6669
      @redbeard6669 Рік тому +10

      @@ICU2HI here's a platform to run on... "Break the hate, HOW can we make America great again when we're fighting WITH each other, instead of fighting FOR each other"

    • @leamyjd1
      @leamyjd1 Рік тому +24

      Voting for a third party candidate can get the party to a 5%+ share of the national vote, which opens up guaranteed space on the debate stage the next cycle and millions of dollars in FEC funding. If you are voting in a state with a 99.9% chance of it being Red or being Blue, then you are throwing away your vote by NOT voting third party.

    • @endliarcheats2927
      @endliarcheats2927 Рік тому +6

      He is the only reason I'm voting.

  • @LianaHappens
    @LianaHappens Рік тому +161

    It feeds a soul to hear suppressed truth spoken so frankly by these incredible men.

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому

      Cornell West is a spoiler candidate at this point, by running 3rd party he's guaranteed a loss for himself and potentially opened up spoiling the black vote for Biden. It's an absolute joke, also his foreign policy includes "Ending NATO". Okay, so he's essentially a pro-russian spoiler candidate. Got it.. What an unbelievably naive and idiotic idea. Yeah lets end the greatest defense alliance the world has ever seen for no reason at all. fuckn awesome. Also, the US can't unilaterally "END NATO" anyway. Also, furthermore, anyone who doesn't understand this most likely hasn't spent more than a few hours paying attention to what's going on in Ukraine. It's an entirely naive idea and it genuinely pisses me off that he's running and progressives are supporting him. This is how we end up with another 4 years of Trump, and if you don't think Trump or republicans are a existential risk to the country you need to have your head examined.

    • @jasonlacroix6083
      @jasonlacroix6083 Рік тому +7

      A few simple words that say so much! I could feel it in my heart when Dr. West greeted Chris. They are the type of men that should be mainstream.

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому

      @@jasonlacroix6083 how so you fell for a bunch of platitudes. Very high information voting right there.

    • @jasonlacroix6083
      @jasonlacroix6083 Рік тому

      @@TheNewCoalition you voted for a democrat.

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому

      @@jasonlacroix6083 and?

  • @davidwright8432
    @davidwright8432 Рік тому +86

    Just to know there still are such people as both Cornel West and Chris Hedges, is an inspiration to hope - and action!

    • @zjedinite
      @zjedinite Рік тому

      I really wish I had your optimism. But I’m wishing on the extinction of humanity. Imagine if we spread our greed and hate throughout the galaxies. Nah! We humans are parasites.
      I can’t see us evolving into anything better, specially in a world that truly kind souls like this fine fella can easily be erased by a hatful piece of led. Just like they did to MLK. The only people that thrive are tyrants.
      Sorry for being so cynical, I really hope my comment doesn’t change your perspective, I’m just a simple a hole. Don’t mind me. 🖤❤️‍🩹🖤

  • @NessAlice
    @NessAlice Рік тому +30

    I wasn't going to vote ever again after 2016 but I am going to pull for him ❤ I just signed up on his website and I have also switch my political party to Green Party. I'm so excited to have someone who speaks the truth. Even if he doesn't win, the education being spoken will be spread and hopefully learned amongst the people. Let's go 🙌💯

    • @singingnymph
      @singingnymph Рік тому +2

      Awesome! Everyone voting for him in the Green Party primary will make huge waves.

    • @Usercomanchione
      @Usercomanchione Рік тому

      ​@singingnymph oh yeah, he will draw enough votes from the Democrats. Donald Trump wins easy.

    • @IX_Taali
      @IX_Taali Рік тому +2

      SAME!!! At this point if trump and biden were my only options, i wasnt going to chose. I will run to the polls when voting if this man is on the ballot. We need to come together.. we are all on the same side, and the parties divide us. :)

  • @dawndid5972
    @dawndid5972 Рік тому +10

    Flexible not yielding like water - 💧 this is the feature of a great leader. Thanks Mr. West and all the best to you on your way up the ladder. I admire the ferocity you employ in the face of taboo issues. Thanks for your courage in the face of so much hype and petty tactics in political arena.

  • @iculus3333
    @iculus3333 Рік тому +18

    “What’s at the center of my campaign is to reintroduce America to the best of itself.” Brother West, thank you for vision, your courage, and your refusal to succumb to these attempts to divide us against one another, which would only serve to neutralize us. Your vision is genuine, and it places the future in the hands of common folk. You remind us that we have the potential to be the authors of the current moment and all moments to come. You dare us to participate in rewriting and foraging a true American dream in global terms where we all win, for this type of foraging provides meaningful, concrete social sustenance. I love you, Brother, and I love Brother Hedges as well for jamming out the jazzy discussions that you participate in together. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You certainly have my support.

  • @topherdalrymple6535
    @topherdalrymple6535 Рік тому +45

    Yes. Im all in. Thank you Prof. Cornell West for your courage and commitment. We are with You.

  • @loverdeadly6128
    @loverdeadly6128 Рік тому +122

    Cornel West is an educated and conscientious man who sees the world rationally and with a consistent moral code. He has strong grassroots credibility. He’s bold yet diplomatic. After Charlottesville he praised militant anti-fascists when few public figures would even say the word “anti-fascist.” He’s exactly the type of leader this country needs in government, exactly the kind of voice we need in electoral politics.
    #cornelwest2024

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому +2

      How is he being rational when his foreign policy includes "ENDING NATO". Do you have any idea how naive and utterly idiotic that sounds?

    • @chezronstevenson6825
      @chezronstevenson6825 Рік тому

      ​@@TheNewCoalitionNATO is just another way amerikkka uses to comply and control another. What good is NATO if one of its nations can fabricate and fund their own terrorism, as the US did for "never forget" day? Amerikkka needs to stop ruling for profit and begin living for We the People.

    • @Datharass
      @Datharass Рік тому +6

      @@TheNewCoalition You might want to do some research on what exactly it's goals are. It's not quite what you think it is and even if it was... how effective has it been?

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому +4

      @@Datharass What's goals? NATOs? It's a defense alliance that we're a part of for a reason.

    • @vincentwyler9136
      @vincentwyler9136 Рік тому +3

      @@TheNewCoalition
      Still trolling? Week old account.
      How much are they paying you, bub?

  • @MargiePargiePudnPie
    @MargiePargiePudnPie Рік тому +7

    He makes so much sense. Completely. Period.

  • @Itiswhatitis801
    @Itiswhatitis801 Рік тому +7

    Amazing interview!! Great job Chris and Go CW! ☮️ 🎶⚖️

  • @birbluv9595
    @birbluv9595 Рік тому +192

    Dr. West is so inspiring. Abolish poverty and homelessness and injustice. Only someone like him can break us out of the death grip corporate capitalism has on the American public. I wish him the best of luck in going right into the heart of white America with his common sense and passion. I’ve felt depressed about the whole American situation until hearing him talk here. His optimism is contagious. What he says about Black music is gold.

    • @DirkusTurkess
      @DirkusTurkess Рік тому

      So kill the poor and homeless?

    • @deeznutz8320
      @deeznutz8320 Рік тому

      What he says about black men are needed for a society is fucking delusional😂
      And white America? Foh Blacks need to stop seeing murder as a national past time

    • @technoloverish
      @technoloverish Рік тому +1

      He talks a good talk, but he's also praised both Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, and even Ronald Reagan. He's also worked with a lot of conservative evangelical Christians

    • @saskk2290
      @saskk2290 Рік тому +9

      ​@@technoloverishcan you source? Cornel has the ability to sound cordial while also lambasting these people.

    • @knobtata836
      @knobtata836 Рік тому +3

      You’re absolutely correct. He is an honest and good man, but he is very confused. It would be dangerous for people to follow the path to solution he proposes. He is very mislead by mass propaganda and hasn’t sorted out the truth from the lies. I sense he’s got no knowledge of economics, economic history, world history and more

  • @foipa1
    @foipa1 Рік тому +443

    Get him into the Presidential debates!

    • @j.gregory6478
      @j.gregory6478 Рік тому +20

      🙏

    • @leivabernie
      @leivabernie Рік тому +18

      This is all I want to see boy

    • @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595
      @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595 Рік тому +38

      His insight and intellect would change the temperature in the room.

    • @mastropm6785
      @mastropm6785 Рік тому

      There actually won’t be debates. The establishment is fully behind Biden and it’ll be him or someone like Newsom, those are the options you’ll have. Personally, if it’s between biden and trump I’ll vote for trump, not that it matters from NY and with the Electoral college existing, but Biden or Newsom or Harris will walk us into WW3 and I wont accept that.

    • @mastropm6785
      @mastropm6785 Рік тому

      @@justmyopinion9883There won’t be debates. Also, there won’t be an option from the Dems outside of an extreme establishment choice. So the most they’ll do is give you Newsom or Harris on the ballot and many of us independents will be forced to vote trump to avoid WW3.

  • @2breal673
    @2breal673 Рік тому +88

    The more I hear from Dr. West, the more I believe he may be able to pull it off. He has the ability to explain the situation to all, which can create a mass movement. His sincerity of love, unlike Corey Booker, can also be a game changer that is more likely to solidify and stabilize a long-term paradigm shift.

    • @survivormary1126
      @survivormary1126 Рік тому +1

      Yes, Corey Booker is a real puke fest. Voted against us for Medical while taking $$$ from Big Pharma. GAG

    • @technoloverish
      @technoloverish Рік тому

      West has has praised both Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump. Also, he's worked with some pretty far-right evangelicals. He just uses a lot of buzzwords, but isn't necessarily all that progressive

    • @survivormary1126
      @survivormary1126 Рік тому +2

      @@technoloverish You wouldn't happen to have a link for that would you. I've always liked him but find it difficult to listen to him. Seems like he drones on, or maybe it's just me.

    • @technoloverish
      @technoloverish Рік тому

      @@survivormary1126
      Unfortunately, UA-cam tends to delete comments with link, but yeah, if ur interested, I'd definitely research more about it:)

    • @MultiJevens
      @MultiJevens Рік тому

      @@technoloverish He's really trying to fight against this type of blue vs red jingoism. Both Ron Desantis & Donald Trump have done praise worthy things.

  • @littlepersiancat
    @littlepersiancat Рік тому +18

    Thank you Chris for having brother Dr West and giving him the platform and uninterrupted time to discuss topics on your show

  • @hippieswereright
    @hippieswereright Рік тому +5

    Peace be with Brothers West and Hedges. We’re grateful for them more than words can tell.

  • @SteveSmith-mw5zk
    @SteveSmith-mw5zk Рік тому +352

    Thanks for having Cornell on. His message and truth telling is just the medicine this country needs.

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому

      Cornell West is a spoiler candidate at this point, by running 3rd party he's guaranteed a loss for himself and potentially opened up spoiling the black vote for Biden. It's an absolute joke, also his foreign policy includes "Ending NATO". Okay, so he's essentially a pro-russian spoiler candidate. Got it.. What an unbelievably naive and idiotic idea. Yeah lets end the greatest defense alliance the world has ever seen for no reason at all. fuckn awesome. Also, the US can't unilaterally "END NATO" anyway. Also, furthermore, anyone who doesn't understand this most likely hasn't spent more than a few hours paying attention to what's going on in Ukraine. It's an entirely naive idea and it genuinely pisses me off that he's running and progressives are supporting him. This is how we end up with another 4 years of Trump, and if you don't think Trump or republicans are a existential risk to the country you need to have your head examined.

    • @TheSugmad
      @TheSugmad Рік тому +2

      I’m voting for and supporting Dr West for President because many of the things he care about and will fight for we share. We’ve heard it all before: “he don’t stand a chance” “you’re throwing away your vote” “a vote for a third party is a vote for Trump”(under the delusion that they would vote Biden if they didn’t vote third party). The Corporate Democratic Party’s lies and fake promises just won’t fly this time. Enough is enough. It’s time for all Americans who believe as Dr West believes to fight the impossible fight in the face of overwhelming opposition with nothing to hold on to but the knowledge that our cause is noble and just, and inclusive of all Americans who have been left out of this current system.

    • @spalm3887
      @spalm3887 Рік тому +5

      But why is he saying “enslaved Africans”. That’s a grifter term.

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому +2

      @@TheSugmad foolish as hell.

    • @joec5544g
      @joec5544g Рік тому +2

      Are you talking about penicillin?

  • @rjung_ch
    @rjung_ch Рік тому +128

    A very honest human being, not a corporate shill.
    🙏

    • @technoloverish
      @technoloverish Рік тому

      Do you support people like Nick Fuentes and Steve Bannon, on the basi that they're anti-capitalism and anti-establishment?

    • @kevinmadden1645
      @kevinmadden1645 Рік тому +3

      It is a little late for April Fool's day. He is a fifth- rate intellect which explains why he is a tenured professor .

    • @twangbarfly
      @twangbarfly Рік тому

      @@kevinmadden1645 Far less intelligent people have fared well.. Dubbya and Sleepy Joe for instance. Their successful bids have less to do with their intelligence than with their willingness and capacity to front the show for the elites controlling the game.

    • @carxenklein3642
      @carxenklein3642 Рік тому

      @@kevinmadden1645
      nnnnnnnn

  • @Tamisha7
    @Tamisha7 Рік тому +109

    "Reintroduce America to the best of itself". I hear you Dr. West. I hear you.

    • @fionaetienne1693
      @fionaetienne1693 Рік тому +3

      Amen

    • @zjedinite
      @zjedinite Рік тому +2

      I loved when he said that as well. 😊

    • @beyond12021
      @beyond12021 Рік тому

      🙏

    • @77Creation
      @77Creation Рік тому

      Talk is cheap. He has no chance of winning. The best statement to make is to vote blue no matter who, not vote for whoever gives professorial speeches.
      Then again, I remember how badly Jill Stein surely lost and what that did to the country.

    • @lisacerka2178
      @lisacerka2178 Рік тому

      I'm smelling a troll... Just saying... imagine what if we the people, who elect our government officials, joined changing our future and those of our children? It may appear hopeless, however I believe we have the power as citizens of America

  • @likuidmethod
    @likuidmethod Рік тому +10

    Wow! What an engaging streak of critical thoughts this man puts together. He never relents on the intellectual, moral and historical gas pedal. He's the perfect candidate!

  • @TheGovernmentSwamp
    @TheGovernmentSwamp Рік тому +14

    I could listen to Dr. West speak for hours. His soul is pure gold.

    • @rbj5767
      @rbj5767 Рік тому +1

      ❣️⚡🙏💫✨

  • @BK-jr8ot
    @BK-jr8ot Рік тому +63

    I worked for Bernie and I will work for Dr West, if only to amplify his message of truth an humanity. It is a message all but drowned out by liberal oligarchal imperialism and conservative theocratic fascism.

    • @joec5544g
      @joec5544g Рік тому

      Mister Thesaurus... I don't think you even understood what the hell you just said. For a pseudo intellectual it wasn't that bad. Keep trying dumb a@@.

    • @begrackled
      @begrackled Рік тому +3

      You and me both.
      And we don't even have to win this time, we just have to tilt at this as windmill one more time.
      A battering ram always fails to breach a door... until it doesn't.

    • @spalm3887
      @spalm3887 Рік тому +3

      Ask him, why is he using the grifter term “enslaved Africans”. Oligarch backed blacks (OBB’s) literally created the term, to blur the lines of political/ethnic identity and he knows this.

    • @joec5544g
      @joec5544g Рік тому +1

      Please tell us what "conservative theocratic fascism" is... And is this fascism spelled with an F or an f? Just curious.

    • @Jzsons
      @Jzsons Рік тому

      Bernie is a phony,he let the Democrats screw him over,he is a gutless whimp.

  • @Khello-d3y
    @Khello-d3y Рік тому +119

    Great moralistic and inspirational minds we all should emulate. Their vision of America is a call to save us and the world from the current corrupt, greedy and unjust political system fueled by psychopathic billionaire class. Thank you Chris and Cornel. It's always a pleasure listening to both of you and you have my support.

  • @odalisque111
    @odalisque111 Рік тому +37

    If Cornel west is half as good a politician as he is an orator, then the USA would turn on a dime towards Justice during his presidency. But rationally, my best hope is that his spoken poetry and his jazz riffs start to infiltrate the political conversation and stimulate the shrivelled moral roots of the "great experiment". Preach on brother Cornel! Few voices are as important , and yet as neglected as yours. A Love Supreme indeed.

    • @victorfernandesvieira7883
      @victorfernandesvieira7883 Рік тому +1

      Unfortunately being a good orator doesn't necessarily mean being a good president... See what Obama did (or didn't)... He might win a Nobel prize though, for some reason....

    • @juanmccoy3066
      @juanmccoy3066 Рік тому +1

      I fully agree and relate to your concerns. My hope is he can get high enough for enough people to listen up and he can encourage solidarity and unity for the working class. America is too divided and the working class is broken. He can unite this country without even winning. And if by some miracle he does win, great! It won't be easy for him tho. He will need help. And ppl will sabotage him.
      But if he can disrupt this election and get people thinking and talking across the aisle then that's fantastic and that's enough for me to support him I want him to win. But I'm not naive. This isnt about actually winning. And he knows that.
      There is so much more at stake than a mere election.
      The facts are one of these old fucking boomers will win. Best case scenario they die and we end up with a slightly less incompetent Corporate Xer like DeSantis or the shill Kamala Harris. That's reality.
      But Cornel West can put a good enough scare into the political and ruling class. He can show them that we CAN unite and we CAN organize. And that will be enough to inspire change over time.

    • @shorts26
      @shorts26 Рік тому

      If he's not going to do what he says don't want him in office

    • @odalisque111
      @odalisque111 Рік тому +1

      @juanmccoy3066 thoughtful reply, thanks. i think reasonable discourse is in limited supply these days, but unless people are too rigidly fixated, the possibilities of discourse are overdue for a comeback. There always seems to be a drive towards intolerance and jingoism, but in the end people have to talk. Suffice to say i love eloquent speakers and cornell inspires me like few others.

    • @Al-Rudigor
      @Al-Rudigor Рік тому

      ​@@shorts26well, we won't know until we vote him into office. What we do know is that red vs blue is just two sides of the same coin.

  • @YouSaidWhat19
    @YouSaidWhat19 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Mr. Hedges for all the vital information that you share.

  • @mattuldriks4216
    @mattuldriks4216 Рік тому +7

    So much respect for you and your guest.

  • @peterodonnell4404
    @peterodonnell4404 Рік тому +164

    Oh, to imagine a world in which the likes of Dr. Cornel West could become President of the United States. What a marvelous man!

    • @Amadeus8484
      @Amadeus8484 Рік тому

      If they can stop George McGovern they can stop him. If not they would JFK him. The whole point Dr. Cornel running is in hope of getting the message across that the Duopoly benefits none of the voters. I don't think it will work but I am glad he is doing it.

    • @DRourk
      @DRourk Рік тому

      We already had a black communist in office.

    • @一个说话大声的中国人
      @一个说话大声的中国人 Рік тому

      Albert Einstein: The definition of democracy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

    • @DRourk
      @DRourk Рік тому +3

      @@一个说话大声的中国人 He didn't say that, nor the other similar thing he's often credited with. Also, that's not the real definition of either.

    • @一个说话大声的中国人
      @一个说话大声的中国人 Рік тому +1

      @@DRourk democracy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

  • @michelelee1876
    @michelelee1876 Рік тому +12

    Love this! Love this conversation. Much Gratitude

  • @j.gregory6478
    @j.gregory6478 Рік тому +74

    I snapped out of it with RFK Jr.'s comments on Israel-Palestine & now I'm 100% in Dr. West's corner.

    • @alaurag3143
      @alaurag3143 Рік тому +11

      I listened a second time, and I think RFKjr would be open to change on this. He’s driven by facts.

    • @DRS659
      @DRS659 Рік тому +17

      @@alaurag3143
      "In all of those other (middle eastern) countries it is the deliberate policy to attack and target civilians"
      "Israel is the ONLY democracy in the region"
      Can you explain how these statements by RFK jr do anything but justify American interventionism in the region please? Keeping in mind the vast majority of ME (and muslim) countries are in fact democracies how can you justify such distortions that only support the status quote and current attitude toward the region?

    • @seraph6758
      @seraph6758 Рік тому

      So long as a perspective of the iceberg is being melted, there’s room enough! 😊👍

    • @DRS659
      @DRS659 Рік тому +3

      @@seraph6758 So hypothetical victories?

    • @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595
      @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595 Рік тому +4

      The two are steeped in very similar ideologies, but Isreal is a deal breaker for most rent-a-politians.

  • @Red-Iceberg
    @Red-Iceberg Рік тому +5

    Absolutely incredible flow fellas❤❤❤ Great minds think alike😊

  • @deang2914
    @deang2914 Рік тому +5

    What a truly wonderful, beautiful and true intro by them both

  • @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595
    @stairway-steeltalkironresp7595 Рік тому +43

    As a guerrilla journalist, and political theorist, l will be tuned in. I sent the link to several individuals, who's insights l respect. Let us hope brother West speaks a brand of truth, that has gone missing, in American politics, government and media.
    *Steel Talk*

    • @howtosober
      @howtosober Рік тому +3

      People wanting to hear from Dr. West: Revolutionary Blackout Network and Sabby Sabs both had wonderful, long interviews with him this and last week (over 1.5 hours each), and Bad Faith with Briahna Joy Gray had him on for a long one last night. RBN arranged to have West on the show every two weeks to drill down on individual issues and policy proposals, beginning June 28.

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому

      Cornell West is a spoiler candidate at this point, by running 3rd party he's guaranteed a loss for himself and potentially opened up spoiling the black vote for Biden. It's an absolute joke, also his foreign policy includes "Ending NATO". Okay, so he's essentially a pro-russian spoiler candidate. Got it.. What an unbelievably naive and idiotic idea. Yeah lets end the greatest defense alliance the world has ever seen for no reason at all. fuckn awesome. Also, the US can't unilaterally "END NATO" anyway. Also, furthermore, anyone who doesn't understand this most likely hasn't spent more than a few hours paying attention to what's going on in Ukraine. It's an entirely naive idea and it genuinely pisses me off that he's running and progressives are supporting him. This is how we end up with another 4 years of Trump, and if you don't think Trump or republicans are a existential risk to the country you need to have your head examined.

    • @jasonlacroix6083
      @jasonlacroix6083 Рік тому +2

      @@howtosober men like these should be mainstream. It's disturbing that they're not.

    • @NotAPacifist825
      @NotAPacifist825 Рік тому

      ​@@howtosober thank you

  • @boombot934
    @boombot934 Рік тому +24

    Looking forward to DEBATES! 😊Thank❤🌹🙏 you, Chris and Cornell West!

  • @jamesmccormick875
    @jamesmccormick875 Рік тому +239

    He had my vote the second he announced running for President. Can you imagine how much good he could do!

    • @DennisMerwood-xk8wp
      @DennisMerwood-xk8wp Рік тому

      No, I can't imagine, I know. He will do absolutely NO GOOD. He is a racist.

    • @danielschaeffer1294
      @danielschaeffer1294 Рік тому

      If he runs, he’ll take votes from Biden. That means four more years of Trump.

    • @maryhalverson5713
      @maryhalverson5713 Рік тому +6

      Yes! He could do good and also right a lot of wrongs.

    • @DennisMerwood-xk8wp
      @DennisMerwood-xk8wp Рік тому +11

      @@maryhalverson5713 That is a "claim" Mary, not a "fact". And of course, the goofy professor will get

    • @maryhalverson5713
      @maryhalverson5713 Рік тому

      @@DennisMerwood-xk8wp It's the 2 party system that's been wasting our time, not a well spoken educated brainiac like Cornel West. He's bringing vital issues to the forefront and will implement much needed change, whether through victory or endorsement.

  • @NWKBricks1
    @NWKBricks1 Рік тому +22

    As usual, excellent work. Chris never disappoints!

  • @MR-tn5kv
    @MR-tn5kv Рік тому +27

    Finally an intelligent, humanistic candidate with integrity and sophistication of thought. A breath of fresh air to be able to vote for someone worthy of votes instead of having to vote for the lesser of two evils! 🙌🏽

  • @idontlikeit.7822
    @idontlikeit.7822 Рік тому +31

    Outstanding interaction. Thank you so much for bringing intelligent discourse to an incredibly dismal American political landscape

  • @paulray494
    @paulray494 Рік тому +14

    this is a catalyst for change. keep pushing to overturn the duopoly’s hold on our politics.

  • @Epic_Utopia
    @Epic_Utopia Рік тому +42

    This guy is a jewel, the world needs an American president like him, Wish I could vote for him.

  • @rylalu
    @rylalu Рік тому +9

    What the? Hedges has a new venue. He is one of the only few journalists I still respect. He helped to bring to light alot of the broken understandings I had about US politics.
    I think Cornel has the energy and the conviction to see this thing through. He is not afraid of the persecution and slander they will definitely attempt to bring upon him.
    Wow, what a great history lesson from the awesome Cornel West.

  • @Downwiththejones
    @Downwiththejones Рік тому +8

    Great job as always Chris! Love you Cornel!

    • @cheri238
      @cheri238 Рік тому

      I love them both!!!❤

  • @Goodmanliveforever33
    @Goodmanliveforever33 Рік тому +37

    Dr. West is so real he keeps real. He really care about working class, poor, women's rights, less fortunate. Yes!

  • @josephschaumberg4136
    @josephschaumberg4136 Рік тому +108

    Thanks to Cornell West for having the courage to run.

  • @Iraia_Roberts
    @Iraia_Roberts Рік тому +60

    If I we're an American, I'd vote for this dude. He's awesome man. It wouldn't matter if he was up against the might of Democrats or Republicans, he sounds true to the people. Vote this guy in. He's good for the USA and the 🌎 😊😊

    • @propheticministry240
      @propheticministry240 Рік тому

      THANK YOU!

    • @wheelie642
      @wheelie642 Рік тому

      There are so many bad people in prisons that can NEVER be rehabilitated but this guy will have you believe otherwise. This guy is a nut job. 19:30

  • @christinemartin141
    @christinemartin141 Рік тому +16

    Listening to Cornel speak, made me cry. Respect to a good man! ❤

  • @richkostanski5622
    @richkostanski5622 Рік тому +17

    I honestly am shocked ,how intelligent this man is.shows you how the media pulles the wool over our eyes.

  • @allandart20
    @allandart20 Рік тому +31

    Always enjoyed Dr Wests interviews, I hope and pray we all can make this happen, for the sake of the planet if nothing else. God bless you both peace brothers.

  • @aled8127
    @aled8127 Рік тому +15

    Good news for a change I am very excited that Dr. West is running for the presidency. I have read one of his books: Democracy today.

  • @Mike-B.
    @Mike-B. Рік тому +10

    Cornel will get my vote. A Champion for Justice -- along with Chris Hedges!

  • @nicko9690
    @nicko9690 Рік тому +62

    It will be an absolute pleasure to vote for this man.

    • @Famgetdacam
      @Famgetdacam Рік тому +2

      Same here

    • @JimiHL
      @JimiHL Рік тому +2

      Wasted vote. A vote for West is de facto a vote for Trumpism. Are you looking forward to Fascism?

    • @Ho11is2Ho11ywood
      @Ho11is2Ho11ywood Рік тому

      @@JimiHL That lesser of the 2 evils nonsense is why we are where we are. Choosing between a senile old fart with a horrible track record and a criminl aspiring dictator. Make people WORK for your vote!

    • @一个说话大声的中国人
      @一个说话大声的中国人 Рік тому

      Albert Einstein: The definition of democracy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

  • @mattchew6426
    @mattchew6426 Рік тому +3

    I truly believe that Dr. West can shake up the political system as long as he continues to speak truth to power...

  • @Streetsvillainy
    @Streetsvillainy Рік тому +130

    This was great. I think the play here is protect Cornel West at all costs.

    • @Davieboy-dovbear
      @Davieboy-dovbear Рік тому +1

      WHAT???? ... I thought the supreme court has done away with aBfirmative action?

    • @garyross2751
      @garyross2751 Рік тому +5

      I agree, he must be protected at all cost. We can and will provide extra security anytime in the Chicago metro area ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @garyross2751
      @garyross2751 Рік тому

      love my brother ❤

    • @garyross2751
      @garyross2751 Рік тому +1

      They have started tagging poor people, and reduced poor people just on the streets, lots of people just gone, yes everyone ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @garyross2751
      @garyross2751 Рік тому +1

      Bill and Hillary were at Trump and melania's

  • @Pentode3000
    @Pentode3000 Рік тому +11

    I can't imagine a better president then Cornel West. I hope you Chris join the campaign. This is so big for one man that he needs every support he can get and form a winning team to blow the system away.

  • @Goodgrief7811
    @Goodgrief7811 Рік тому +87

    This man brings tears to my eyes so much love for people. Everyone deserves basic social needs.💜

    • @geozap4518
      @geozap4518 Рік тому +1

      Can you tell West to loan me 108, 000 dollars.

    • @joec5544g
      @joec5544g Рік тому

      His only strategy is to get you emotionally worked up because he thinks you're stupid... You don't notice but it seems to have worked you simple person.

    • @EwanCummins
      @EwanCummins Рік тому

      I'd rather have West in the White House than Biden, and I'm to the right of Trump.

    • @joec5544g
      @joec5544g Рік тому +1

      @@EwanCummins Neither will make it... West wont get two percent of the vote and Biden would lose in a high school debate club. Take care man.

    • @EwanCummins
      @EwanCummins Рік тому

      @@joec5544g Biden could lose a debate to a chatbot. The man is senile. West certainly won't top 2% of the vote. I agree. I expect he would debate well, but he simply will never be elected to high office. He's too critical of powerful business interests and he's far too outspoken about Palestine.

  • @hakukuze7947
    @hakukuze7947 Рік тому +2

    Imagine if we had people like these two intelligent, compassionate, and brilliant leading us. Sadly the system has evolved to prevent this.

  • @shinehy403
    @shinehy403 Рік тому +13

    Dr. West is a truth seeker, and the issues he brings forth are imperative elements to the very foundations of our society, yet they have been continually excluded from political narratives for far too long. Thank you Dr. West, for being a courageous voice of reason, guided by loving spirit, during these treacherous times.

  • @ungratefulninja4535
    @ungratefulninja4535 Рік тому +23

    Much love & respect to Dr. West, C. Hedges & people of conscience.

  • @solidaritytime3650
    @solidaritytime3650 Рік тому +48

    I'm voting for Cornel in my state of Kentucky whether he's on the ballot or not!

    • @singingnymph
      @singingnymph Рік тому +6

      We can help Dr. West get on the ballot in the general by helping make sure he wins the Green Primary.

    • @joshuagharis9017
      @joshuagharis9017 Рік тому +4

      Yess yess!

  • @debrobaz1
    @debrobaz1 Рік тому +37

    I love this man. Been following him for years and years.

  • @gertrudebuck366
    @gertrudebuck366 Рік тому +2

    “TO REINTRODUCE AMERICANS TO THE VERY BEST OF ITSELF!”

  • @scrappylor
    @scrappylor Рік тому +3

    Just by sharing your vision , Cornel West , you have started a positive wave . Hi from Canada . I really hope you can be heard in the debates .Humanity needs this voice !

  • @frostydei5012
    @frostydei5012 Рік тому +105

    I'll crawl across broken glass to vote for this man.❤❤❤

    • @jamesnewberry1191
      @jamesnewberry1191 Рік тому +2

      You might want to wear coveralls and knee pads. OUCH !!

    • @robertplatte5700
      @robertplatte5700 Рік тому +2

      cold beer maybe but not a politician

    • @JelloWasRightAboutEverything
      @JelloWasRightAboutEverything Рік тому

      @robertplatte5700 a man like west that puts the working class first. Absolutely

    • @Starting_anew
      @Starting_anew Рік тому +1

      @@robertplatte5700 Funny they said cold beer AND politician about Dubya

    • @mikenorledge4110
      @mikenorledge4110 Рік тому +7

      it's about the universal issues which Cornel West addresses really

  • @chervilant
    @chervilant Рік тому +25

    Stay safe, Brother West. You have my vote and my support.❤❤❤

  • @christopherbettridge
    @christopherbettridge Рік тому +33

    I love this guy. I almost wish I was American just so I could vote for him!

  • @carefree.0123
    @carefree.0123 Рік тому +5

    Definitely has me thinking about coming out to vote again for the first time in years

  • @nash984954
    @nash984954 Рік тому +2

    Thanks, Chris, Prof West, you too are the best.

  • @julieschliesmann7682
    @julieschliesmann7682 Рік тому +11

    Amen. Abolishing poverty!!!!! I am voting for Cornell West.

  • @tenaciousminion8753
    @tenaciousminion8753 Рік тому +118

    He's a candidate I would consider voting for.

    • @karlashoultz3157
      @karlashoultz3157 Рік тому +5

      I’ll vote for him hands down.

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому

      Cornell West is a spoiler candidate at this point, by running 3rd party he's guaranteed a loss for himself and potentially opened up spoiling the black vote for Biden. It's an absolute joke, also his foreign policy includes "Ending NATO". Okay, so he's essentially a pro-russian spoiler candidate. Got it.. What an unbelievably naive and idiotic idea. Yeah lets end the greatest defense alliance the world has ever seen for no reason at all. fuckn awesome. Also, the US can't unilaterally "END NATO" anyway. Also, furthermore, anyone who doesn't understand this most likely hasn't spent more than a few hours paying attention to what's going on in Ukraine. It's an entirely naive idea and it genuinely pisses me off that he's running and progressives are supporting him. This is how we end up with another 4 years of Trump, and if you don't think Trump or republicans are a existential risk to the country you need to have your head examined.

    • @jasonlacroix6083
      @jasonlacroix6083 Рік тому +3

      I voted for Ross, for Ralph, for Jill. We need a man like Dr. West more than ever.

    • @geozap4518
      @geozap4518 Рік тому

      A candidate for the rubber room.

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому

      @@jasonlacroix6083 Jesus christ....you've been an easy mark for way too long. The thing you don't realize is that none of those people would change a damn thing. They have no idea how the world works. Jill Stein is a straight up con artist.

  • @jjrussG35
    @jjrussG35 Рік тому +2

    The level of respect he has for anyone whether he agrees or disagrees with deserves a hat tilt. Referring to everyone as a brother or sister no matter their ideology

  • @joshuagharis9017
    @joshuagharis9017 Рік тому +11

    I could listen to this man all day, I thought Obama was like that, but this man is an orator who also speaks TRUTH, not just elite words

    • @susanwray6788
      @susanwray6788 Рік тому

      Me too no word salad here like Obama just pure honest truth telling. Would vote for hin iif I was American

  • @CosmicDesignz
    @CosmicDesignz Рік тому +21

    Thank you for this. I would love for their to be a possibility in this country for ANY 3rd party candidate to rise. Reality is we live in a two party government that pretends to dislike each other but both share the common interest of PROFITS OVER PEOPLE.

    • @narlywaves2371
      @narlywaves2371 Рік тому

      Duh..... But, there's also other real issues that divide and effects people's lives other than profits. There's real differences on cultural things.

  • @pottedrodenttube
    @pottedrodenttube Рік тому +13

    It's hard to refute this man's words, the Empire will try to dismiss him outright before they attack him.

    • @viclavar9298
      @viclavar9298 Рік тому

      The attack has already begun... scrutiny on debts, back taxes, and child support.

  • @JDHURF
    @JDHURF Рік тому +9

    "There is no arguing with fascism; we must destroy it, because fascism and capitalism are the same thing." - Buenaventura Durruti

  • @fionaetienne1693
    @fionaetienne1693 Рік тому +7

    I love his optimism ❤

  • @adamjohnson286
    @adamjohnson286 Рік тому +2

    I went back and watched this with the legendary Professor Cornel West. I've always appreciated his articulate opposition to U.S. imperialism, the war on drugs and mass incarceration, and corporate power, as well as his general love and unity vibe.

  • @hhheee3939
    @hhheee3939 Рік тому +85

    West has my vote.

    • @mastropm6785
      @mastropm6785 Рік тому +1

      “Vote”*

    • @TheNewCoalition
      @TheNewCoalition Рік тому

      Cornell West is a spoiler candidate at this point, by running 3rd party he's guaranteed a loss for himself and potentially opened up spoiling the black vote for Biden. It's an absolute joke, also his foreign policy includes "Ending NATO". Okay, so he's essentially a pro-russian spoiler candidate. Got it.. What an unbelievably naive and idiotic idea. Yeah lets end the greatest defense alliance the world has ever seen for no reason at all. fuckn awesome. Also, the US can't unilaterally "END NATO" anyway. Also, furthermore, anyone who doesn't understand this most likely hasn't spent more than a few hours paying attention to what's going on in Ukraine. It's an entirely naive idea and it genuinely pisses me off that he's running and progressives are supporting him. This is how we end up with another 4 years of Trump, and if you don't think Trump or republicans are a existential risk to the country you need to have your head examined.

    • @singingnymph
      @singingnymph Рік тому

      Please be sure you vote for him in the Primary!

  • @sheemakarp6424
    @sheemakarp6424 Рік тому +17

    When he speaks, he not only clearly presents his position but also includes a full syllabus to educate you! The references to all the thinkers & activists who built & support the platform on which he runs lifted my educator heart. Here is a way that is truly inclusive. Listen carefully. 🙏🏽❤️✌🏽

  • @gregariouslyme9492
    @gregariouslyme9492 Рік тому +31

    He needs to be on the presidential debates.

    • @Drjulie804
      @Drjulie804 Рік тому +3

      He'd put the others to shame.

    • @marimbadearco
      @marimbadearco Рік тому +1

      Yes. Like Bernie he should present himself as a Dem. and then they have to deal with him. This path he just gets dismissed.

    • @karenmurphy9111
      @karenmurphy9111 Рік тому

      ​@@marimbadearcoPresenting himself as a Dem is a dead end.The Super Delegates will screw him. Also the Dem party does what they want with no consequences that was already established in court. They'Il rig it against him just like they did Bernie. HIS ONLY CHANCE IS AN OUTSIDE PARTY. RFK Jr. is in for a rude awakening unless he is already planning on switching to the Libertarian leader soon.

    • @private9207
      @private9207 Рік тому

      @@marimbadearco any single US Citizen supporting Marxism and or Bernie Sanders is a raw anti-American. You haven't heard? Grow up. #kjb #notademocracy #thechamp

  • @MSchon-qf3fl
    @MSchon-qf3fl Рік тому +3

    The Russian invasion of eastern Ukraine isn’t an act of imperialism, it’s an act of self defense against an existential threat from NATO.

  • @HominisLupis
    @HominisLupis Рік тому +4

    What a man. That goes for both of these gentlemen.

  • @Vonnie777
    @Vonnie777 Рік тому +21

    Refreshing to hear someone who cares for the everyday working people and the injustices around the world 🌎.

  • @salc781
    @salc781 Рік тому +11

    Much respect for Dr. West and Chris Hedges

  • @micnorton9487
    @micnorton9487 Рік тому +35

    Cornel West is the only guy who's laying down the real world focus that's necessary to understand the Corporation and how to destroy Wall Street before it destroys us...

    • @andrewphoenix3609
      @andrewphoenix3609 Рік тому

      Think again, he's been captured by the anti trump hysteria. Rather than capturing trump voters that want to push back against the permanent state, Cornel just dropped his pants to get a ticket with Biden. What a waste!! 😞

  • @deo864
    @deo864 Рік тому +67

    I never get tired of Cornel West.

  • @threeforks7792
    @threeforks7792 Рік тому +4

    At the very least we will hear more from Dr. West in the coming year and the truths about the American Empire, like it or not. Chris is absolutely right. Dr. West has no chance against the corporate stablishment, but at least he can give voice to the poor and marginalized. It would be my hope that every person who works paycheck to paycheck (most of us) would vote for Dr. West and make a very strong statement about how sick and tired we are of being sick and tired.

  • @jumpkickman1993
    @jumpkickman1993 Рік тому +5

    I'm so glad he switched parties thank you so much chris for talking him into this