Milton Friedman on Abolishing Government Agencies | Uncommon Knowledge

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  • 25 years ago, Milton Friedman, Hoover Institution fellow and Nobel laureate, talked about government efficiency on Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson. In this clip, Friedman discusses which government agencies should be kept or abolished.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 477

  • @Waabimakwa
    @Waabimakwa 2 місяці тому +4911

    The Treasury?
    You have to keep it to collect taxes.
    Taxes?
    Abolish.

  • @maxonlangevin372
    @maxonlangevin372 2 місяці тому +2751

    The defense department can't pass an audit. Lol

  • @ssiko52
    @ssiko52 2 місяці тому +6477

    Dude wants to sell all the national parks. The one place working class families can vacation for next to nothing.

  • @cliftonconnor9389
    @cliftonconnor9389 2 місяці тому +1751

    Shocker, a billionaire want most government departments gone so he and his friends can run the the country in a way to solely benefit them. I'm stunned.

  • @MegaFunkey2
    @MegaFunkey2 2 місяці тому +2753

    Interesting that he is mostly only interested in keeping things that give the government physical power over people

  • @pigeonman4979
    @pigeonman4979 2 місяці тому +863

    Id love to see him elaborate more on why he wants to abolish the ones he did. I am very interested it anyone knows

  • @Agent008938
    @Agent008938 2 місяці тому +1024

    If you get rid of dept of Agriculture, who is going to pay the farmers to not grow food.

  • @mitusoa6959
    @mitusoa6959 2 місяці тому +628

    One of the main functions of the federal government at the founding of the US is regulating interstate commerce.

  • @mrjohnnyastro
    @mrjohnnyastro 2 місяці тому +260

    His “genius” was taking market theory and the successes of capitalism and turning privatization and deregulation up to 11, leading to neoliberal economics which we’re finally growing out of but not before deindustrialization and the bad name it’s given to capitalism

  • @JackTheMarigold
    @JackTheMarigold 2 місяці тому +947

    Right, keep all of the ones that help the ultra rich and the corporations but abolish the ones that help ordinary people. Makes sense to me!

  • @MaoMaoMtz
    @MaoMaoMtz 2 місяці тому +214

    Is this where Elon got his idea to end a large portion of the 400+ federal agencies?

  • @gtrman128
    @gtrman128 2 місяці тому +142

    Some things need regulation! Department of Labor is one of them! No one shpuld be working to the point of not having the chance to see their families nor work long hours without compensation.

  • @iandhulster4072
    @iandhulster4072 2 місяці тому +834

    Who protects workers rights without the department of labour?

  • @c0smoboy666
    @c0smoboy666 2 місяці тому +136

    None for thee, more for meeeee

  • @PYN111
    @PYN111 2 місяці тому +15

    very interesting clip!

  • @tgafire87
    @tgafire87 2 місяці тому +122

    Does this guy know the dept of Ag includes thousands of wildland firefighters. Protecting millions of acres.

  • @schojo11
    @schojo11 2 місяці тому +131

    Every government agency was established for a reason. People should look up why each exists.

  • @Mazoox500
    @Mazoox500 2 місяці тому +76

    I fail to understand what his vision of a government is. Every man for them selves? If you get hurt or sick that’s your fault?

  • @jimmason1072
    @jimmason1072 2 місяці тому +80

    Presidency....gone....senate...gone...congress.....gone....😮Target....keep....Walmart...keep....Duncan Donuts ..keep....😮

  • @thomasromano385
    @thomasromano385 2 місяці тому +28

    Department of Energy should be renamed to science. They do a lot of science research that everybody uses.Private Businesses use the labs because it has stuff they cant afford to build themselves.

  • @blueredlover1060
    @blueredlover1060 2 місяці тому +147

    The Department of the Interior handles the census, which is something that is required.

  • @joelovitt2900
    @joelovitt2900 2 місяці тому +6

    IRS...GONE!

  • @maigepresents5840
    @maigepresents5840 2 місяці тому +38

    Shouldve asked him if we should abolish AIPAC... 😂

  • @samuelcroll344
    @samuelcroll344 2 місяці тому +122

    Evidence that Milton knew nothing. Things don't need to make a profit to be for the public good. He just sees life as dollar signs.

  • @michaelweary4662
    @michaelweary4662 2 місяці тому +26

    I would like to hear the reasons why

  • @improveourworld-AHIT
    @improveourworld-AHIT 2 місяці тому +68

    Sounds like an elitist with no regard for the well-being of most Americans. To me, he's a spiritual idiot because he lacks love for people.

  • @adamrasmussen7379
    @adamrasmussen7379 2 місяці тому +35

    Keeping all the evil ones getting rid of the ones that help us

  • @hughwoods8924
    @hughwoods8924 2 місяці тому +8

    Id like to see a percentage of fed. spending this would save

  • @sunnymade678
    @sunnymade678 2 місяці тому +19

    Many examples of parts of city's destroyed by housing urban development and documentary's about projects that explain that.

  • @mariat1052
    @mariat1052 2 місяці тому +8

    Is this where milei got his inspiration of the "AFUERA" video?

  • @scottramirez49
    @scottramirez49 2 місяці тому +117

    Keep the Department Of The Interior just for the National Parks, National Preserves and National Forests

  • @patton9696
    @patton9696 2 місяці тому

    Love it!!!

  • @Franciscasieri
    @Franciscasieri 2 місяці тому +2

    JD Vivek and Elon have all watched this

  • @rosec8101
    @rosec8101 2 місяці тому +42

    This is a great clip and it aged well. He wants the federal government out of state affairs. The state can own land like a park or landmark but the fed shouldn't. It's a violation of the constitution.

  • @nickclark5023
    @nickclark5023 2 місяці тому +147

    Probably one of the smartest economists ever to live. I have been a major supporter for the abolishment of the Departments of Education and Energy my entire life but now I feel I should do more research into the others listed as I never have.

  • @wesleychasse1488
    @wesleychasse1488 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m sure he’s proud of what he’s done to America, there not gone but there not funded either, all the money funneled into military and pensions

  • @paulatatton7360
    @paulatatton7360 2 місяці тому

    Very factual.

  • @cadiman56
    @cadiman56 2 місяці тому

    Couldn't agree more!!

  • @seekthetruth824
    @seekthetruth824 2 місяці тому +2

    Awesome man. Miss you, milton

  • @joeysdream7166
    @joeysdream7166 2 місяці тому +9

    I thought the government wasn't allowed to own land? They can preserve it, but not own.

  • @erickstjames
    @erickstjames 2 місяці тому

    So much new potential!!!

  • @bigtdawg2626
    @bigtdawg2626 2 місяці тому +9

    Government needs to be revamped in a big way, but I am sure Congress will stop a lot of the proposed changes from the DOGE.

  • @anitas.trammell6915
    @anitas.trammell6915 2 місяці тому +7

    Love the way this man thinks!!

  • @patriciahicks3776
    @patriciahicks3776 2 місяці тому

    Wow, sounds great

  • @datnguyen1615
    @datnguyen1615 2 місяці тому +6

    I have listened to Dr. Freeman 6 years. I have learned a lot of our government waste tax money is

  • @khairulnaeim756
    @khairulnaeim756 2 місяці тому +2

    Understood what he try to do....this opportunity, give power for people that get it....

  • @danielfarmer1334
    @danielfarmer1334 2 місяці тому

    Spot on !

  • @GeorgeWashington283
    @GeorgeWashington283 2 місяці тому

    I agree with all of these

  • @jamesdeboer-k7d
    @jamesdeboer-k7d 2 місяці тому +7

    We should do that...clean house, i mean

  • @jonaspinon9094
    @jonaspinon9094 2 місяці тому

    Love it

  • @glenngoodman7272
    @glenngoodman7272 2 місяці тому

    Amazing.. please say more

  • @ritar.7836
    @ritar.7836 2 місяці тому +7

    Milton Friedman's ideas certainly make you think out of the box. It is also such a treat to see this journalist from the Hoover Institute! I've seen him interview Thomas Sowell numerous times. Unfortunately, I don't know the name of this journalist. He is always well prepared, knowledgeable, asks pointed questions. He is so young in this interview, but as focused as ever.

  • @rainbowroy
    @rainbowroy 2 місяці тому

    More videos like this! Love the edit

  • @davedammit5404
    @davedammit5404 2 місяці тому +1

    Pretty much what Ron Paul was suggesting back in 2008. Other than keeping Treasury. He would get rid of them first!
    And now that the DOJ is polluted it needs to go, too. Homeland security and Patriot Act eliminated!

  • @timmclain5576
    @timmclain5576 2 місяці тому

    I like this

  • @danieleptein9950
    @danieleptein9950 2 місяці тому

    Sick stuff

  • @GLisehora
    @GLisehora 2 місяці тому +10

    Love Milton Friedman

  • @Pfarley
    @Pfarley 2 місяці тому +1

    Milton Friedman, one of our best economic minds in America. Next to him, the great Thomas Sowell.

  • @sethblue5030
    @sethblue5030 2 місяці тому +61

    one of the biggest frauds ever.

  • @micahkelly3245
    @micahkelly3245 2 місяці тому +34

    Now we know where Milei got his "AFUERA!" approach from. 😂. The legend himself. 💪

  • @jackmcminn2520
    @jackmcminn2520 2 місяці тому +79

    Shut down the FBI and ATF

  • @adabellerodriguez7172
    @adabellerodriguez7172 2 місяці тому +39

    We need to keep the DOT but it's mission must be redefined.

  • @josephcandela2317
    @josephcandela2317 2 місяці тому +18

    Abolish education?

  • @lesparks126
    @lesparks126 2 місяці тому +2

    A brilliant mind. Back when we had real intellectualism on the right.

  • @lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269
    @lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269 2 місяці тому

    Speed run. Very interesting

  • @dirtyirvin
    @dirtyirvin 2 місяці тому +3

    Simple, to the point and I hope these suggestions become real in the near future.

  • @jemthomas7915
    @jemthomas7915 2 місяці тому +8

    Milton Friedman
    Born: July 31, 1912, New York, NY
    Died: Nov 16, 2006 (94 years), San Fran CA

  • @4wardnthought
    @4wardnthought 2 місяці тому +4

    Great precision analyst.
    Vivek and Elon are about to make his advice come to pass.

  • @liamzechar8005
    @liamzechar8005 2 місяці тому +17

    I don’t agree with all his points, but he makes A lot of good points

  • @Jrome3
    @Jrome3 2 місяці тому +98

    This guy just did Elon and Vivek's job in 30 seconds.

  • @Quilter-RN
    @Quilter-RN 2 місяці тому +13

    Love this discussion. I am tired of our government spending our tax dollars with little or no accountability.

  • @Andrew-ui8je
    @Andrew-ui8je 2 місяці тому +11

    Milton Friedman such a smart intelligent astute man who knows what he is talking about. Winner of the1976 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his research on consumption analysis, monetary history and theory and the complexity of stabilization policy.

  • @williamdalrymple3775
    @williamdalrymple3775 2 місяці тому +22

    Brilliant. One of the 10 greatest minds of the 20th century

  • @MarkAmick
    @MarkAmick 2 місяці тому +10

    Yes the states can do some of their own government

  • @jcg5541
    @jcg5541 2 місяці тому +137

    Excellent timing of historical interview of on of America’s greatest financial experts!

  • @loisjkindel180
    @loisjkindel180 2 місяці тому +1

    He is 💯 correct.

  • @ChunkyKong32
    @ChunkyKong32 2 місяці тому +4

    Straight and to the point. Love it.

  • @ZacharyC2000
    @ZacharyC2000 2 місяці тому +4

    Surely that would be a great idea

  • @garycastle4143
    @garycastle4143 2 місяці тому

    Finally!

  • @mikeminnon8285
    @mikeminnon8285 2 місяці тому +1

    Smartest man in the room economically speaking!!

  • @JscottSears
    @JscottSears 2 місяці тому +19

    I miss him!! He was one of Thomas Sowells teachers/mentors

  • @waaynneb1808
    @waaynneb1808 2 місяці тому +4

    Such a BRILLIANT human being, what a terrible loss when Milton Friedman passed (nearly 20 yrs ago now).

  • @OfficialJordanWildman
    @OfficialJordanWildman 2 місяці тому

    Let’s go DOGE! 🎉

  • @allensharp-to4cq
    @allensharp-to4cq 2 місяці тому +6

    Love Milton Friedman. He has been a sane voice in economics since the 70’s. We sure could use his clear thinking today.

  • @dcp7449
    @dcp7449 2 місяці тому +3

    The man makes sense.

  • @nelsblair2667
    @nelsblair2667 2 місяці тому

    Excellent, asking a senior economist about which elements of the state are consistent with the state defending the interests of the people.

  • @ABMedic68
    @ABMedic68 2 місяці тому +3

    He’s definitely on the right track

  • @JosephOswald-d1m
    @JosephOswald-d1m 2 місяці тому

    Right on

  • @polysapic
    @polysapic 2 місяці тому

    Love him

  • @xSlimLizardx
    @xSlimLizardx 2 місяці тому +1

    we know who lobby’s for the military industrial complex

  • @stephenwise8938
    @stephenwise8938 2 місяці тому +3

    I love those ideas

  • @zzz7815
    @zzz7815 2 місяці тому

    100 per cent correct

  • @MickealWeston
    @MickealWeston 2 місяці тому +1

    Wonderful man he will be missed.

  • @exdemocrat9038
    @exdemocrat9038 2 місяці тому +15

    The world needs Milton more now than ever!

  • @francysbarrado5693
    @francysbarrado5693 2 місяці тому

    That’s perfect! 🤩 ❤

  • @scottireland5414
    @scottireland5414 2 місяці тому +2

    Agree with all except Department of Labor. Federal labor law must be enforced. States do not have the gumption to protect their workers from overreaching incompetent management, and safety standards should be universal. Voluntary union membership should be federally supported. Also, unions should be involved in workforce training. Professional licensing should be nationally standardized to permit interstate reciprocity.

  • @mitchowenow3593
    @mitchowenow3593 2 місяці тому

    I always love listening too the common sense Milton Friedman talks

  • @daltongarrett7117
    @daltongarrett7117 2 місяці тому +7

    They had me up to the taxes.

  • @mathmagic9272
    @mathmagic9272 2 місяці тому +26

    He is telling the truth about HUD

  • @aggerleejones200
    @aggerleejones200 2 місяці тому +7

    What an American economic treasure Milton Friedman was... RIP sir