He is on the oversight board of directors for Ron DeSantis' Classical Learning Test--you know, what's replacing all that CRT and gay curriculum nonsense DeSantis has so heroically saved the children of Florida from learning about. He even wrote a column praising it in the WSJ in June, I believe. Poles are shifting. Brace yourself.
This great man needs the backing of all the people, left and right, and the support everyone can give him, because he will be going against such powerful forces, domestic and foreign, that unfortunately will do everything THEY can to take him out! West for President
I have always enjoyed Dr West's point of view but for him to get involved in the elections it reminds me of how we got Drump since Bernie got involved and the whole Bernie or Bust. Ok I hope you all enjoyed Dumps presidency . Meatball and Dump send their love if you're in a battle states 💙🇺🇸
He could get a ton of support from conservatives if he wasn't black. That's a dealbreaker right from the start, that and anyone who wants to help the suffering is a communist. It's all about _the children_ , you see
He's a whining dictator. Leave this country if you think it's so bad. Every country has corruption. Quit focusing on it and whining about it. Talk about something positive. I'm so sick of all this negativity. No one needs that.
I could not agree more. I don't know when the value of human life and humanity became second to money and control, but I would love to believe that there is a way to reverse this grotesque ideology.
It's interesting that the leader of the People's Party, Nick Brana, once worked for Bernie Sanders as one of his campaign staffers, yet Bernie turned him down when invited to support Nick's new party which named Bernie as its figurehead.
@@platosbeard4449 Because Bernie thinks strategically. He knows we can't have big sweeping changes in a democracy unless D's hold the House and the Senate (the latter by at least 60 votes) and the Presidency. Even then, he knows not all Democrats agree on everything. Why is this important? Because a POTUS is NOT supposed to be an autocrat dictating law. In a democracy, wait for it, people (Congress and the POTUS) have to actually work with each other and compromise IF they want to enact any new changes via legislation that gets signed into law by the POTUS. Bernie knows that without Biden, all the legislation that has passed wouldnt have passed. Certainly not by him (he's too emotional and has hot temper). Certainly not by Marianne. Not by West or by conspiracy theorist, RFK Jr.
Reading these comments is embarrassing and makes me see why the Democrats have been getting their/out asses kicked because we have so many idiots among us.
Thank you Amy for giving brother Dr West the time to express his views. Ive watched many interviews of this brilliant man and they do not give him the time or respect he deserves. Hopefully he can push through the resistance that a lot of marginalized people are STILL experiencing.
Why did he choose to serve on Ron DeSantis' Classic Learning Test board? Why does he shill for a man who has emptied school libraries and made any mention of non-hetero reality illegal? I want Amy to cover this. It's despicable.
west speak of this reparations? where are the reparations for all the victims of the black violent male criminal for the past 100+yrs. mr. west? FBI (2019) 16.410 homicides in the US 9,205 committed by african americans. 11% of the population conducting 60% of the homicides. we lost 2,996 persons on 9/11. the amount of person murder in 2019 by blacks WAS 3 times the number killed on 9/11/ and that statistic in just for 2019. (not 2020+ forward). west does not speak of that. no, left out of the "always" conversation. west is no better than "a" klansman in "reverse". preaching his hatred, discrimination and bigotry of another ethnic and race... and always finding "issues and problems" with our developed nation that he (mr. west) sits in happy, wealthy and fat. money, car, tenured position, ect. oh, how nice. but there is "always" something wrong with our nation. If not, clowns like this do not make their ratings and money. who designed and built the skyscrapers. medical devices, engineering, gone to the moon, advanced medicine and equipment. yes, mr. west it was all sitting on the US shores already built and completed by the indians and slaves... when "the" white guy showed up in like 1745. sure, mr. west. a clown, west is. have him ramble on another TV show of his bigoted, slanted view on a nation that gave him so much opportunity and ability, so he used that to "complain" about it.
What exactly has he done that is brilliant? He can't answer his own question. What does it mean to be a featherless, toothless creature born between urine and feces? Answer that question. Answer it!
Amazing. Thank you, Dr. West, for stepping up. So excited for you and Marianne Williamson!!! The two of you will bring much truth and hope to many.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@bald_flop8063 the real question is why are you-- if you're a real person-- so intent on defaming her. But, that's not weird. That's common, typical, and expected. That's exactly what she is fighting. If you are a real person, and you stand for Justice and truth, you will support what she stands for. Otherwise, you're neither, and I will no longer engage you. Best wishes.
He has my full support. Finally a man I admire steps up and does what nobody else has the qualifications and the chutzpah to do This is true patriotism in action.
His party is a bunch of right wing bigots. Plus, they've stolen money. They've never run one campaign for any office until now. You cannot change the world from the top down. You have to build from the bottom, something the "People's" Party refuses to do. Because they're right wing grifters that run the party.
When are you having RFK Jr on? Would love to see he and Cornell West debate and INFORM the world of some major truths. They would make Trump's truth telling look like small fries with the Truth Bombs they have! Perhaps they will end up on the Independent ticket TOGETHER!
Don't waste ur vote and I don't mean anything disrespectful, but and the end when it's only two people from each side vote for the one that's going to win.
@@uwishuknewnunya7845 the only ones who waste their votes are those who vote R and D. Just because that's the only 2 that always ends up on the ballot is a poor excuse to settle and vote either or. It's no wonder so many Americans don't vote and it's no wonder why nothing ever changes. And really that's sort of the whole point of voting a third party is to move to democracy along especially if that third party more closely aligns with ones values. And let's be honest a good chunk of this country can no longer afford to have the status quo. R and D can't just fear monger for votes they need to earn them and they haven't. So I'll take my stand but thanks.
Your mind body and soul needs to pray for a spirit of discernment. This man is a dictator. He has zero political experience. It's shocking that you don't see that.
@@enlightenedchild8373 ranked voting simply means proportional representation. 20 for any party equals 20% reps. 80% votes equals 80 % reps. Its proportional. Its fair.
Cornell West and Marianne Williams are the ONLY candidates out there that possess real integrity and aren't just more corporate stooges. I'd like to see them both slap down the stuffed suits on the debate stage.
Marianne may have integrity, but she is a neophyte when it comes to understanding power politics and unlike, Cornell, would end up having the uniparty hegemonic foreign policy position.
Listen to RFK Jr.........He is full of integrity....against Military Industrial Complex, corruption of government/corporations, for the working class etc....Please hear him out !
@@BCSTS This household was all set to vote for him. We listened to him. When asked about M4All his response was undoable, so what makes him think he can reform the pharmaceutical industry since both are so closely linked?
@J M Yeah, he recently praised Ron DeSantis, wtf wtf. I have always admired Dr. West and have several of his books. I don’t want to purity test or anything, but sheesh. That is really not ok to normalize someone as horrendous as DeSantis, much less praise him. I don’t want to make perfect the enemy of the good, but ugh. DeSantis’ whole thing is kicking down at the vulnerable
Cornell West a True HERO and person with integrity and history for standing up for everyday folks. Please anyone seeking real change to help improve America please VOTE for Cornell West.
At a time when the candidates all seem to promote fear and disunity as the linchpins of their campaigns...the People need a mindful pragmatic lover of humanity in the White House.
Not this Naive old guy. We cannot have a divided party against tr ump! Once the tr ump is in JAIL. Then he can have a go at his naïveté to getting the republicans to believe in “Love “.
I agree with you, except the part of all parties pushing fear. Only bc I do like to listen to different opinions thoughts and ideas. But I can't say > I've 🤔< heard Biden pushing fear. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Like the idea of someone outside tho... JST not to excited right now just bc I realize that splitting of votes when it is going to take so many Ppl coming out to ensure we aren't stuck with Trump 2.0 (Crazy GOP) on sum damn fluke business. Like when no one thought we'd get stuck with Trump 🙄. -Just My Opinion -
@@xunqianbaidu6917 People continue to say great things about Jimmy Carter as well as Cornel West. Not sure where you get the idea that they are arrogant because that couldn't be further from the truth.
I can only imagine how much this brilliant, sensitive, fearless man would be able to accomplish if he got voted President of The Divided States of America. Just seeing this video has me excited. Democracy Now and Amy Goodman don't just tell us the truth, they are the truth. Thank you. There may just be a light at the end of the tunnel.
This man is just another quannel x or all Sharpton. Haters of America. This man had a bullhorn and while Ferguson Missouri was burning and being looted he was cheering it on and telling everybody how proud he was of them (ppl 🔥 and looting).
@@Bearthalamass Let the trolling begin User-gw7bs9up3l! Quick question is it all Sharpton? Or Al Sharpton? quannel x? Or Malcolm X? Whatever AI program you are using needs an upgrade...
Congratulations, Professor West. I have been asking for this years This is the happiest day of my life and all our lives. With the deepest respect and appreciation for all those in lines with you. Thank you, Amy, and Team Democracy Now for this is where I first heard this news. We have wisdom with integrity and intelligence now for change. COME TO ALABAMA AND I WILL HELP IN ANYWAY I CAN. I AM ON THE SOUL TRAIN WITH ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS ❤
@C Scotet How do you know? No one knows what is going to happen, really. But the Supreme Court ruled today correctly. It has a big effect on the state of Alabama. I will not support Democrats or Republicans or Libertarians . No more being lied to.
This "philosopher" - whose contribution to philosophy over half a century is precisely zero - has always been a clown, but I didn't fully realise what an utter imbecile he was until he opened his mouth about Ukraine.
What makes Dr. West stand out from the rest of current world leaders is his honesty and morality. He does not succumb to polarized nor biased views, rather, Dr. West provides sound logic and a deep sense of empathy amidst the current geopolitical mess resulted from decades of unadulterated capitalism, unethical empire building, zero-sum take on foreign policy, and absence of humanity for those in power. His perspective is the most fair and unbiased with the goal of reaching our shared humanity across the globe. If Americans continue to be distracted by the failed two-party political system along its fabricated tribalism on non-core issues, things will certainly get worst with human rights violations, poverty, and global conflicts on the horizon. Voting for Dr. West is a matter of survival, failure to do so by the American public will be the end of us all.
This "philosopher" - whose contribution to philosophy over half a century is precisely zero - has always been a clown, but I didn't fully realise what an utter imbecile he was until he opened his mouth about Ukraine.
For the first time in my adult life since eligible to vote I am not going to vote corporate Democrats and never again. I am 100% in support for any true progressive candidate from now on.
In a two party system you can't win outside the system. Do you want to take a stand only to end up with a fascist republican government. Vote for progressives when you can, but hold your nose and vote Democrat if it prevents republicans from being elected.
I stopped myself from writing something negative but let me add to the positive energy shift, may his voice resonate thru the destructive hate and angst being pedaled in America....God bless Cornel West and America!!!
ENDING THE UKRAINE WAR How? By giving Putin everything he wants and even disbanding NATO? What an absolute JOKE. This man is going to be a spoiler candidate, through and through. He's gonna take away the black vote from Biden, and he's not gonna take jack shit from Trumps side. This is the absolute worst thing he could do for our country and damn near guarantees a Trump presidency. Cornell you may as well be working for Putin. If you were running as a democrat,, SURE MAYBE then you'd win... BUT NO, not as third party. What an absolute joke I can't get over it.
Better get ballot access for your state. Like NOW. Find out how many signatures and when you need to get to vote for a new way. Or wish in one hand and wipe the bum with the other.
He has no backing in the Congress. That's what I'm saying everyone goes for the Presidential seat and yes it's a strong one... but the real power is in law making and the power of the purse. No Representation there, and all you are doing is pissing in the wind. = third party candidates. Win at the congressional level, build a power base, then run a candidate for President.
Deep respect for Mr. West. The People's Party is our one chance at upsetting the applecart that is the right/left status quo. I have always felt that the 2 party system is fundamentally wrong.
Mr. West is so respectful even in the midst of opposing political views/issues. Not once did he make one's physical appearance a narrative. Well done! We can learn a thing or two from this gentleman and scholar.
Well, he's got no room to talk about anyone's physical appearance. What are you talking about. People thought DT was respectful, too, even though he's a convicted rapist.
You do? Did I hear him say that the Republican party is tied to big tech and big military while the democrats are just "incapable" (but not guilty of the same to an even bigger extent)? How can you take ths guy seriously?
I hope he can play dumb long enough to get elected, because he's the last thing our corporate and military owned fat cats want to deal with. Nonetheless, he and Kennedy are the only two worth the energy of walking down to the polling station and casting a vote...
Genius?? You're as clueless and Dr. West. Thinking he'll be President??? He's only on the election ballot in 3 states (Florida, Virginia, Missouri). I'm no genius...but last time I checked...it took more that 3 states to win a Presidential election. And I like Cornel West. But this smells....the People's Party is a grifters party believing in Republican ideologies(denies Covid and all vaccines) and full of sexual harassment allegations. So someone is most likely getting paid. Why else would West align with this party. At least run as an Independent or Green Party, they're on most ballots in states.
i pretty confident that cornel will be able to get to people with his approach and delivery. he knows it’s the key to getting on the right track. i truly hope his run goes amazing at this point his talking points are so common sense i can’t believe they’re debatable. it’s scary
I always knew this "philosopher" - whose contribution to philosophy over half a century is precisely zero - was a clown, but I didn't fully realise what an utter imbecile he was until he opened his mouth about Ukraine.
Ha ha ha not Russians nor Chinese will talk with this fool . He is an American any agreement is meaningless next American president would break any promises he did
If you can't see anything positive about this country, leave. Go to China or Russia. I'm sick of all the whiners talking about the U.S. as if any country is better. No country is perfect. Either look for the positives here or please leave.
Do most Flaming Gorillas cry when they need to get busy doing the hard work of getting this man elected? STOP wallowing in self-pity and get up and start organizing with like minded folks-!!!
@Don Jr's Coke Dealer You are not wrong. But this is what we have now. And as sad as it is it's as much hope as I have had. And I think it still a good moment.
Thank you, Democracy Now, for existing. And thank you, Professor West, for giving me a sense of hope for the first time in years. I am sending all of the universe's forces to protect you as you go forward, step by step.
This man is absolutely brilliant. Unfortunately, the vast majority of internalized people will have no ideal what the the hell he is talking about. I find evertything he says to be just, righteous an compelling. Come on America, wake up to the ridiculous world we are living in.
Justice would not be leaving the freedom-loving, democratic Ukrainians to fall to a vicious, brutal dictatorship. West is parroting Putin's NATO excuse for his Imperial war of conquest and subjugation. West is not on the side of democracy, and he does not have Love of people. West is basically a narcissistic asshole, running for his own agrandizement and betraying actual democratic people.
We need to help get the word out on this man running. Let’s educate others in the face you don’t have to be on the right or left. America does need a third party, desperately! He’s got my vote as a lifelong independent.
@@dianahill5116 don’t agree. That moniker is for Democrats. However, should West ever win the office, he’ll never be “allowed” to make any changes. The house & senate will stop him in his tracks.
He won't get on the ballot running with that tainted ragtag organization, not anywhere really. I wish he would run on the dem ticket and trash them all the way to the polls, while trashing the GOP as well, slightly moreso
Thank you Democracy Now! I'm 75 yrs old (white) & I feel as though my day has come. I'm 100% a supporter of Dr Cornel West and have been a member of The People's Party since Day 1! Thank for the Truth Tellers!
He is not telling the truth about NATO. Estonia, Latvia, Poland. Lithuania, etc., joined NATO to protect each other from the neighborhood bully. They are sure glad they did, because Putin didn't attack them in his Imperial delusion. Cornel West is spouting Putin talking points. He is taking the part of a brutal dictatorship against a vibrant democracy. Is this what side you take? Putin?
I always knew this "philosopher" - whose contribution to philosophy over half a century is precisely zero - was a clown, but I didn't fully realise what an utter imbecile he was until he opened his mouth about Ukraine.
Most likely he'll be alright. I'm not opposed to what he's doing, but it will probably help Drunkf win in 2024 unless the DNC can bring themselves to push out Biden.
Did I hear him refer to Republicans as fascists? Fascists come from the left!! They are Marxists, not conservatives. I hate to say this but Americans need to open their eyes. The mighty USA has never done anything to help another nation. It has been the biggest terrorist ever to have existed on this world. has assassinated more people than all the other agencies combined. You assassinate Gadafi, not because he was evil but he was trying to unite Africa. Saddam had no weapons of mass destruction. Ukraine is not about protection Ukraine and Taiwan will go down the same path if they get the US to protect them. Americans are good people but you have been brainwashed into American idiots!!
Disagree, Europe is your problem , they don't do Small wars nor new ones ... their inertia for dominance which , included enslaving people , present and past , are ancient ..NATO is our only bulwark against Another European driven global WAR ...
Beautifully expressed. Each person in the United States must encourage and convince their family and friends to vote for this brilliant, authentic, wise and loving man. It is the responsibility for those of us on the other side of the Atlantic like me for instance to communicate with people through these means and tell them to "wake up". Remember the alternatives to the Honorable Dr. West are; Bide, DeSantis and Trump. If G..d's kingdom is to be realised then there is no substitute for the distinguished man of G..d who is Professor Cornel West. Take good care and bless you.
Sounds good spouting all manner of US propaganda such as the “Russian empire” or the “Chinese empire” “brutalizing” the Uyghurs. Only a dunce would believe those US lies or tow that line. But, perhaps he’s just saying those things he knows the right wing public in the US will be comfortable with (knowing that the substantial majority of Americans are on the right wing of the political spectrum).
What debates? He won't be in any debates. The People's Party is a joke, and has NO ballot access in 47 states. Dr. West will be relegated to interviews and platform statements, but he will not be invited to participate in debates.
My mind has been awakened. Everything this man just said made sense of true patriotism in what was an American Dream sold to everyone so long ago. He is an essential candidate and needs all the backing.
You would be sadly wasting your vote. But you would have the right to do so. West is possibly the most socially aware person in the Universe. But splitting the Democratic vote will only benefit the MAGA crowd. Besides there are people in America who will not tolerate West as president. That is now the current state of America affairs. Far too many are looking for a Tyrant strongman, like Hitler or Mousollini. Hell many would openly vote for that Soviet Czar Putin, if he ran in America.
@@Lea-rb9nc As a US citizen, you have to pay your federal taxes in the USA even if you have moved to an another country... so it's definitely normal that you can vote in the USA 😀... I just hope you will vote for Cornel West 😀...(or for Marianne Williamson in the Democratic primary and then, if she does not win the Democratic Party primary, for Cornel West in the Presidential election).😀
Actually, Ranked Choice Voting is highly prone to spoiling. Like other primitive voting methods, it counts at most one majority. The real way to effectively eliminate spoiling is to count all of the head-to-head majorities.
@@brothermine2292 Ranked choice is not perfect but is does end vote shaming by the Democrats. People should be able to vote for a third party candidate like Jill Stein and not be scolded by Democrats and accused of helping a Republican to win, so ranked choice voting is necessary.
@@jlilly7913 PR is worse than the current. literally two parties for one vote, and the other is a candidate chosen by the two parties. you want round robin ranked voting instead.
I have followed Dr. Cornell West for years. He tells the truth like Bernie. Thank you Dr. West! You have my vote. It’s time to expose the corruption that exists in our government today and end it.
We don't need a whining complainer as President. We need someone with a positive outlook who understand that no country is perfect. If you don't think that the U.S. is better than most countries, please leave. Go to China or Russia.
Finally, we have someone with rational, profound morals of the highest value to the community and who is wise enough to make an impact with this platform of the presidency, if even just its candidacy. May your grassroots luck surpass the luck of your predecessors!
@@leonlawrencez28 Good. There are millions of us who will fill the vaccum. Get rid of Home Depot and Walmart for starters and watch the mom and pop businesses return.
@@BlahblahblahblahblahblahblahFU You're so green. People's party? They are not even recognized in most states to be on any ballot. Both parties are corporate , wealthy first because they donate campaign money. This is not a popular vote. That means nothing in America. In America Middle, working , poor class Americans are last on the list. What they heck are you talking about?
I can't overstate the respect, admiration, and love I feel for Dr. Cornel West. If he makes onto the ballot in my state, he's got my vote in the primaries, and of course he'll have my vote should he be on the ballot in the general. I'd much rather have him at the helm than Biden. Not saying I wouldn't rather have Marianne Williamson at the helm than Biden, either. I'd just rather have Dr. Cornel West as POTUS than Williamson, & I'd happily take either over Biden.
I love how he calls everyone a brother and sister. Because we really are family in the struggle against oppressive systems. He won't win the presidency unfortunately, but he will at least get more people to understand the real fight. ✌
@@jkc2976 socialism is an economic system, democracy is a system of governance. They are not mutually exclusive. There's a reason the terms democratic socialist and social democrat exist.
@@estellavillegas8409 been a long time Marxists like Bernie. Loves Putin hates America . Wants the Ukraine to be crushed by Russia. Wants everyone who works to give their money to.the "oppressed " (BLM) Wants reparations to be paid out under people like Sharptons guidance. Love this procommunist network. Are you ready to vote for him and send money yet?
I always knew this "philosopher" - whose contribution to philosophy over half a century is precisely zero - was a clown, but I didn't fully realise what an utter imbecile he was until he opened his mouth about Ukraine.
Such a great and incredible man. Thank god men like Dr. West will step forward to counteract what undoubtedly will be a field full to the brim with evil.
Except he's aligned himself with Ron DeSantis' Orweillian book and curriculum purge in Florida's education system. He serves on a DeDantis board overseeing the Classics Learning Test. Look for his WSJ column from June praising it. Is your brain exploding yet?
What is so good about him? You know nothing about him. He has zero political experience. This world is at war. Ya better hire someone with experience. Biden was VP for 8 years. Nobody can match his experience. Biden in 2024!
By aligning himself with the People's Party he has effectively hobbled himself. He won't let himself win. This is a study in how to make it look like you're doing something substantive without actually doing the work.
@@bobtrask2217 I mean even if he ran with the Dems he still wouldn't be allowed to win just given the overwhelming active and institutional roadblocks in his way.
@@bobtrask2217 At least the People’s party is more or less put together where as the green party is fractured. To the point that they had two candidates for president last election. Howie Hawkins and Jesse Ventura. And to be perfectly honest I find the greens to be less composed then they’re Canadian and European counterparts. The Canadian greens gave clear and firm messaging on Ukraine. That they will not support a war with Russia but they acknowledge Russia was in the wrong despite escalations between the east and the west. The US green parties statement did make it clear that the US cannot go to war with Russia however it made no condemnation of Putin‘s aggression, and no vocalization of support for the peace activists within Russia. At least none that I remember. That is severely problematic for a party that acknowledges the trouble were in but seems to have no plan to win.
Given the state of the Green party I doubt that. As I was telling the other person it is fractured. For a third-party candidate to win whatever party they join is going to need a united front so that all of its energy is concentrated, and so that it is able to recruit new people who are otherwise disenchanted. At present the green party doesn’t have a kind of infrastructure. Also regarding the climate crisis whoever The winner is going to be in 2024 needs to gravitate away from green capitalism and put a cap on growth and consumption. All the leading experts have said that’s the only way to stop the climate crisis.
"Running" in a Green primary is a waste of time. If the Greens want him, they can draft him, and run on the GP and MPP tickets simultaneously. If he wants.
@@Femfit123 at least Trump isn't pro war like Biden. Maybe you have Trump derangement syndrome google that before you attempt to shame others for their vote.
How is that going to happen when the narrator tells us at 1:33 that according to the New Republic, the Peoples Party, the party Cornel West is running under, has ballet access to people in barely a handful of states. I mean, what's going on here if the majority of US citizen's won't have access to vote for him?
@@sandycheeks1580 I would have no problem voting for west but this is not a popularity contest. It means nothing. The powers that be will not allow West to become president.
I always knew this "philosopher" - whose contribution to philosophy over half a century is precisely zero - was a clown, but I didn't fully realise what an utter imbecile he was until he opened his mouth about Ukraine.
A man at this age would NOT throw his hat in the ring at so late in life unless his motivation is from the mind, heart, and spirit that calls him to action for something far greater than himself- the GREATNESS IN himself- HE IS WILLING TO DIE TRYING- THIS AIN'T ABOUT THE MONEY- LISTEN. THIS man has compassion, brains and guts, and is trying to STOP the phucking worldwide insanity before its too late! Certainly no fool, idiot, or opportunist, just brilliant and courageous- I hope people listen and debate this.
Impressive man. Right on Ukraine, right on police violence, right on corporatism, right on US empire imperialism and war crimes. Likely no chance at all, but a rational voice for all to hear.
he's the kind of guy who could bring a lot of activists together and open up new lines of communication new lines of enthusiasm precisely because he doesn't have a chance in the current electoral politics imo
He is completely naive and out of his depth on geopolitics and the cynical threat of the Russian state, and is overly intellectual generally and not pragmatic enough in his discussion. Putin had the west's ear for years and he exploited it to maneuver Russia into a position where it could directly threaten and destabilize other sovereign nations as dependent satellites. Putin doesn't believe that Ukraine really exists, doesn't want it to exist, and has said so on many occasions. His reasons for justifying the invasion are a hodge podge of random disinformation, knowing full well that most people will tend to swallow their favorite flavor of bullshit. Bullshit about NATO expansion(ism, as if it wasn't directly driven by Russian imperial aggression!), bullshit about genocide, bullshit about "nazis", bullshit about the illegitimacy of Ukraine as a nation state. Its all lies, and a lot of it is projection. Trump was going to be his crowning achievement in peddling bullshit for people to swallow, turning the world's largest economy and military into a lapdog via an oversized narcissistic oompaloompa who wanted to be the messianic president dictator of the chocolate factory. Russia peddles so much cynical bullshit and corruption is so rampant I wouldn't do business with it purely for risk management reasons alone. Which is honestly probably the bigger reason why so many corporations so readily divested after the invasion. Agreements and treaties mean nothing to the Russian state, the same way the US state still ignores and breaks its dozens of tribal treaties. Russia just does it with everyone whenever it thinks it can get away with it.
There are a lot of great youtube videos of Dr. West over many years: his speeches, interviews, book talks, etc. He has a wonderful book called “The Radical King” where he shares some of MLK’s best speeches and writings, showing that King was not the mainstream milquetoast liberal he’s often made out to be, but was rather a Socialist and staunch ally of the working class who fully understood that under the greedy capitalist system nothing would ever change.
He talks good, it just flows naturally. He makes a convincing candidate to be sure. "An indifference to the plight of the vulnerable". Resounding prescience. As I continue to listen to the man I am increasingly impressed with his eloquence.
He is certainly indifferent to the plight of the oppressed Ukrainians. He spouts Putin's NATO excuse for his criminal war of aggression, and Putin's call for a ceasefire, which benefits only Russia. He takes the side of an ugly, brutal, imperialistic dictatorship against a peaceful. Democratic, freedom loving people. He is a narcissistic jerk, running for his own self aggrandizement. He is not full of " love" for brothers and sisters. He is after power.
This will be a change from the Democrats and Republicans. Give us another alternative. I will definitely vote for him.
Totally agree
He is on the oversight board of directors for Ron DeSantis' Classical Learning Test--you know, what's replacing all that CRT and gay curriculum nonsense DeSantis has so heroically saved the children of Florida from learning about. He even wrote a column praising it in the WSJ in June, I believe.
Poles are shifting. Brace yourself.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha....I can't stop laughing ha ha ha ha ha ha. Completely delusional thinking.
I wonder what Dr. West thinks about the new President of Argentina?
Cornel West and Maxine Waters for the DNC presidential candidates 2024!
This great man needs the backing of all the people, left and right, and the support everyone can give him, because he will be going against such powerful forces, domestic and foreign, that unfortunately will do everything THEY can to take him out!
West for President
No thanks what
I have always enjoyed Dr West's point of view but for him to get involved in the elections it reminds me of how we got Drump since Bernie got involved and the whole Bernie or Bust. Ok I hope you all enjoyed Dumps presidency . Meatball and Dump send their love if you're in a battle states 💙🇺🇸
He could get a ton of support from conservatives if he wasn't black. That's a dealbreaker right from the start, that and anyone who wants to help the suffering is a communist. It's all about _the children_ , you see
Hell no !
I think people need to raise money so he can afford to get a lobotomy and stop being a public nuisance!
OMG! yay! FINALLY a person with humanity intact! ❤
He's a whining dictator. Leave this country if you think it's so bad. Every country has corruption. Quit focusing on it and whining about it. Talk about something positive. I'm so sick of all this negativity. No one needs that.
@@AllThingsSoul The best way to solve a problem is to ignore it
Yikes!! This is BEYOND awesome man!😮.....the 360 degree shift from old ways, one complete break. I am speechless, this is ultra awesome 👏👏👏
I would definitely vote for him even if Trump was the opposing candidate. This man is actually a human being who places humanity above all else.
I could not agree more. I don't know when the value of human life and humanity became second to money and control, but I would love to believe that there is a way to reverse this grotesque ideology.
I've been sold that same fear for 32 years now. I'm not scared anymore. 3rd party or bust.
He has my vote for sure, but if I didn't live in Jersey or a safe blue state I'd vote Biden
@@NOBLENAGA007It's always been that way
You know nothing about this man. He has zero experience in politics yet you are willing to put all your trust in him. Blind trust. Pretty sad.
I'm all for any challenge to our system. Good luck!! Ill definitely be voting.
Brother Wolff and Sanders need to step up and help Dr West get this campaign off the ground. Godspeed, Cornel.
“Brother” SANDERS??? He’s a loyal Binden poodle.
It's interesting that the leader of the People's Party, Nick Brana, once worked for Bernie Sanders as one of his campaign staffers, yet Bernie turned him down when invited to support Nick's new party which named Bernie as its figurehead.
@@bobtrask2217unfortunately Sanders is simply controlled opposition. Not sure if its just DNC that owns him or also CIA.
@@platosbeard4449 Because Bernie thinks strategically. He knows we can't have big sweeping changes in a democracy unless D's hold the House and the Senate (the latter by at least 60 votes) and the Presidency. Even then, he knows not all Democrats agree on everything. Why is this important? Because a POTUS is NOT supposed to be an autocrat dictating law. In a democracy, wait for it, people (Congress and the POTUS) have to actually work with each other and compromise IF they want to enact any new changes via legislation that gets signed into law by the POTUS. Bernie knows that without Biden, all the legislation that has passed wouldnt have passed. Certainly not by him (he's too emotional and has hot temper). Certainly not by Marianne. Not by West or by conspiracy theorist, RFK Jr.
Reading these comments is embarrassing and makes me see why the Democrats have been getting their/out asses kicked because we have so many idiots among us.
Thank you Amy for giving brother Dr West the time to express his views. Ive watched many interviews of this brilliant man and they do not give him the time or respect he deserves. Hopefully he can push through the resistance that a lot of marginalized people are STILL experiencing.
Why did he choose to serve on Ron DeSantis' Classic Learning Test board? Why does he shill for a man who has emptied school libraries and made any mention of non-hetero reality illegal?
I want Amy to cover this. It's despicable.
west speak of this reparations? where are the reparations for all the victims of the black violent male criminal for the past 100+yrs. mr. west?
FBI (2019) 16.410 homicides in the US 9,205 committed by african americans. 11% of the population conducting 60% of the homicides. we lost 2,996 persons on 9/11.
the amount of person murder in 2019 by blacks WAS 3 times the number killed on 9/11/ and that statistic in just for 2019. (not 2020+ forward).
west does not speak of that. no, left out of the "always" conversation.
west is no better than "a" klansman in "reverse". preaching his hatred, discrimination and bigotry of another ethnic and race...
and always finding "issues and problems" with our developed nation that he (mr. west) sits in happy, wealthy and fat. money, car, tenured position, ect. oh, how nice.
but there is "always" something wrong with our nation. If not, clowns like this do not make their ratings and money.
who designed and built the skyscrapers. medical devices, engineering, gone to the moon, advanced medicine and equipment. yes, mr. west it was all sitting on the US shores already built and completed by the indians and slaves...
when "the" white guy showed up in like 1745. sure, mr. west.
a clown, west is.
have him ramble on another TV show of his bigoted, slanted view on a nation that gave him so much opportunity and ability, so he used that to "complain" about it.
What exactly has he done that is brilliant? He can't answer his own question. What does it mean to be a featherless, toothless creature born between urine and feces? Answer that question. Answer it!
Democracy Now deserved this first interview with Dr. West as candidate for president.
I'm surprised Ms carrying water for power didn't get that honor.
He did an interview with Kim Iversen already.
First interview? He’s been interviewing with people all week. Deserved?
No.
Russell Brand had the first interview
Amazing. Thank you, Dr. West, for stepping up. So excited for you and Marianne Williamson!!! The two of you will bring much truth and hope to many.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
No. I want truth and Justice to prevail.
You supporting a candidate that abuses her staff? Weird…
@@bald_flop8063 the real question is why are you-- if you're a real person-- so intent on defaming her. But, that's not weird. That's common, typical, and expected. That's exactly what she is fighting. If you are a real person, and you stand for Justice and truth, you will support what she stands for. Otherwise, you're neither, and I will no longer engage you. Best wishes.
@@bald_flop8063 How did she abuse her staff?
@@dustinnukem5458 I posted an article by the daily beast in my previous comment. Daily beast is considered a leftist paper
He has my full support. Finally a man I admire steps up and does what nobody else has the qualifications and the chutzpah to do
This is true patriotism in action.
He's all talk and no substance.
His party is a bunch of right wing bigots.
Plus, they've stolen money. They've never run one campaign for any office until now.
You cannot change the world from the top down.
You have to build from the bottom, something the "People's" Party refuses to do.
Because they're right wing grifters that run the party.
@@dianahill5116 Like MTG and too many others, you are showing off your ignorance...
Y’all, he just praised Ron DeSantis. After all his talk of protecting the LGBTQ community.
@@dianahill5116 he is great but to win the general election . I bet not many low informed Democrats even know of Dr. West
I want with all my mind body and soul for him to win. He's got my vote but I'll be crossing my fingers and toes. 🙏💯
When are you having RFK Jr on? Would love to see he and Cornell West debate and INFORM the world of some major truths. They would make Trump's truth telling look like small fries with the Truth Bombs they have! Perhaps they will end up on the Independent ticket TOGETHER!
Wow, he doesn’t know the first thing about Ukraine. What is he going to do when Putin didn’t want to stop his invasion and not withdraw?
Don't waste ur vote and I don't mean anything disrespectful, but and the end when it's only two people from each side vote for the one that's going to win.
@@uwishuknewnunya7845 the only ones who waste their votes are those who vote R and D. Just because that's the only 2 that always ends up on the ballot is a poor excuse to settle and vote either or. It's no wonder so many Americans don't vote and it's no wonder why nothing ever changes. And really that's sort of the whole point of voting a third party is to move to democracy along especially if that third party more closely aligns with ones values. And let's be honest a good chunk of this country can no longer afford to have the status quo. R and D can't just fear monger for votes they need to earn them and they haven't. So I'll take my stand but thanks.
Your mind body and soul needs to pray for a spirit of discernment. This man is a dictator. He has zero political experience. It's shocking that you don't see that.
Cornel West is a man of enlightened thought. I wish him well.
Yes, he is very impressive. I hope he isn't TOO enlightened for American voters.
@@BadlndsBob I love Cornel West, but we shouldn’t be voting for third parties. This is how the republicans will win
@@BadlndsBob This is why we need ranked choice voting 😭
@@Mark_June So you want ‘BIDEN’ back for a 2nd term!!!???
How do you think that will work out???
@@enlightenedchild8373 ranked voting simply means proportional representation.
20 for any party equals 20% reps. 80% votes equals 80 % reps. Its proportional. Its fair.
Cornell West and Marianne Williams are the ONLY candidates out there that possess real integrity and aren't just more corporate stooges. I'd like to see them both slap down the stuffed suits on the debate stage.
Marianne may have integrity, but she is a neophyte when it comes to understanding power politics and unlike, Cornell, would end up having the uniparty hegemonic foreign policy position.
Neither of them will be invited to debate.
@@bobtrask2217 Alas.
Listen to RFK Jr.........He is full of integrity....against Military Industrial Complex, corruption of government/corporations, for the working class etc....Please hear him out !
@@BCSTS This household was all set to vote for him. We listened to him. When asked about M4All his response was undoable, so what makes him think he can reform the pharmaceutical industry since both are so closely linked?
Stop the infighting and listen to this great individual. He is a great uniter!
Unfortunately, he’s already shown very bad judgment. Never mind he believes in an imaginary sky daddy.
@J M Yeah, he recently praised Ron DeSantis, wtf wtf. I have always admired Dr. West and have several of his books. I don’t want to purity test or anything, but sheesh. That is really not ok to normalize someone as horrendous as DeSantis, much less praise him.
I don’t want to make perfect the enemy of the good, but ugh. DeSantis’ whole thing is kicking down at the vulnerable
You have my vote, Dr. West! Bless you for running!
Mines too!
Cornel West and Maxine Waters for the DNC presidential candidates!
Cornell West a True HERO and person with integrity and history for standing up for everyday folks. Please anyone seeking real change to help improve America please VOTE for Cornell West.
At a time when the candidates all seem to promote fear and disunity as the linchpins of their campaigns...the People need a mindful pragmatic lover of humanity in the White House.
Not this Naive old guy. We cannot have a divided party against
tr ump! Once the tr ump is in JAIL. Then he can have a go at his naïveté to getting the republicans to believe in “Love “.
🤣🤣I think you took at least one of his Speech classes
What's wrong with Cornel West?
Doesn't he see that the Dems aren't Milk-toast, but rather Fascist?
A pragmatic lover of humanity in the white house? I'm trying to see where that ever happened.
I agree with you, except the part of all parties pushing fear. Only bc I do like to listen to different opinions thoughts and ideas. But I can't say > I've 🤔< heard Biden pushing fear.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Like the idea of someone outside tho... JST not to excited right now just bc I realize that splitting of votes when it is going to take so many Ppl coming out to ensure we aren't stuck with Trump 2.0 (Crazy GOP) on sum damn fluke business. Like when no one thought we'd get stuck with Trump 🙄.
-Just My Opinion -
Cornel West would be a great POTUS. Perhaps the greatest. He's a healer, a scholar, and a peacemaker.
He's all talk and no substance.
@@dianahill5116 Then you are not paying attention
@@xunqianbaidu6917 People continue to say great things about Jimmy Carter as well as Cornel
West. Not sure where you get the idea that they are arrogant because that couldn't be further from the truth.
I was excited and ready to vote for Cornel West this morning until I found out he praised Ron DeSantis. No no no that’s so messed up
@@xunqianbaidu6917 Are you talking again? Really?
I can only imagine how much this brilliant, sensitive, fearless man would be able to accomplish if he got voted President of The Divided States of America. Just seeing this video has me excited. Democracy Now and Amy Goodman don't just tell us the truth, they are the truth. Thank you. There may just be a light at the end of the tunnel.
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This man is just another quannel x or all Sharpton. Haters of America. This man had a bullhorn and while Ferguson Missouri was burning and being looted he was cheering it on and telling everybody how proud he was of them (ppl 🔥 and looting).
@@Bearthalamass
Have you seen a perfect man once in your life ?
Lllll
@@Bearthalamass
Let the trolling begin User-gw7bs9up3l!
Quick question is it
all Sharpton? Or Al Sharpton? quannel x? Or Malcolm X?
Whatever AI program you are using needs an upgrade...
Congratulations, Professor West. I have been asking for this years This is the happiest day of my life and all our lives.
With the deepest respect and appreciation for all those in lines with you.
Thank you, Amy, and Team Democracy Now for this is where I first heard this news.
We have wisdom with integrity and intelligence now for change. COME TO ALABAMA AND I WILL HELP IN ANYWAY I CAN. I AM ON THE SOUL TRAIN WITH ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS ❤
Sadly, unless the People's Party gets ballot access in Alabama, he won't even be on the ballot. Does Alabama allow write-in votes?
@@bobtrask2217 People are just clueless. All jumping on the bandwagon "I'm gonna vote" for someone that's not even gonna be on their states ballot.
@C Scotet
How do you know? No one knows what is going to happen, really. But the Supreme Court ruled today correctly. It has a big effect on the state of Alabama. I will not support Democrats or Republicans or Libertarians . No more being lied to.
Let's go!!!! Cornel west! We need to band together and vote him in!
We'd better have a plan to get him on ballots!
See a
This "philosopher" - whose contribution to philosophy over half a century is precisely zero - has always been a clown, but I didn't fully realise what an utter imbecile he was until he opened his mouth about Ukraine.
Cornel West and Hank Johnson for DNC presidential candidates 2024. Joe can't mentally make it to January 2029 and Kamala is just too silly!!!!!
I support CorneL West!! Because he is honest with people and understood American problems!!!perfectly perfectly !!!
What makes Dr. West stand out from the rest of current world leaders is his honesty and morality. He does not succumb to polarized nor biased views, rather, Dr. West provides sound logic and a deep sense of empathy amidst the current geopolitical mess resulted from decades of unadulterated capitalism, unethical empire building, zero-sum take on foreign policy, and absence of humanity for those in power. His perspective is the most fair and unbiased with the goal of reaching our shared humanity across the globe. If Americans continue to be distracted by the failed two-party political system along its fabricated tribalism on non-core issues, things will certainly get worst with human rights violations, poverty, and global conflicts on the horizon. Voting for Dr. West is a matter of survival, failure to do so by the American public will be the end of us all.
I fully support Brother Cornell✊️❤️🩹
This "philosopher" - whose contribution to philosophy over half a century is precisely zero - has always been a clown, but I didn't fully realise what an utter imbecile he was until he opened his mouth about Ukraine.
Support to Cornell from his brothers and sisters of the nation of Ireland.
Cornell West for President!
I am here for you Cornel🥳
Cornel West I like he is not owed by Jews, he is vocal on condemning Israel
For the first time in my adult life since eligible to vote I am not going to vote corporate Democrats and never again. I am 100% in support for any true progressive candidate from now on.
There is no such thing...the system is already set...way before you were born...
boo hoo get a poodle
Republican Party is neo-fashist?!? This guy had no chance. And lesbians are not my sisters 🤢🤮
🐮Similac 🐮
In a two party system you can't win outside the system. Do you want to take a stand only to end up with a fascist republican government. Vote for progressives when you can, but hold your nose and vote Democrat if it prevents republicans from being elected.
I stopped myself from writing something negative but let me add to the positive energy shift, may his voice resonate thru the destructive hate and angst being pedaled in America....God bless Cornel West and America!!!
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Say no to wokeism
ENDING THE UKRAINE WAR How? By giving Putin everything he wants and even disbanding NATO? What an absolute JOKE. This man is going to be a spoiler candidate, through and through. He's gonna take away the black vote from Biden, and he's not gonna take jack shit from Trumps side. This is the absolute worst thing he could do for our country and damn near guarantees a Trump presidency.
Cornell you may as well be working for Putin.
If you were running as a democrat,, SURE MAYBE then you'd win... BUT NO, not as third party. What an absolute joke I can't get over it.
I did too. West is 100% correct.
glad y'all got on the good foot
Damn!!!!!!! I am energized. Let’s do this Dr. West.
This is the president i have been wanting my whole life. This man needs more media promotion
He won't get it throw the corporate media they don't want people like to speak out
Amen!! (and I'm not religious)..Well, maybe now!
@@Ivan-bw6iw It NEEDS to cost one of them the election.
He will act as a Dictator
@@BLOCKBOI3RD really? That's what you get from this intellect individuals who wanted to improve the working class lives and U.S global politics?
Cornel West has my vote. Tired of both parties. Enough is enough!
It’s just the propaganda that is the problem and that is coming strait out of those universities , liberals and democrats are going to own this one.
I AM just tired of the "party pooppers"...!! red +blue = purple, just say so...!! ijs
Better get ballot access for your state. Like NOW. Find out how many signatures and when you need to get to vote for a new way. Or wish in one hand and wipe the bum with the other.
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He is so right wing sharing views very similar to Republican gov. of Florida on education. Why did he announce on Russell Brand? Never mind I know.
This man is the only Presidential material! I value his input and voice in the political realm
Besides Bernie.
He has no backing in the Congress. That's what I'm saying everyone goes for the Presidential seat and yes it's a strong one... but the real power is in law making and the power of the purse. No Representation there, and all you are doing is pissing in the wind. = third party candidates. Win at the congressional level, build a power base, then run a candidate for President.
@@doneestoner9945Bernie is a socialist, porno writer chauvinist, with real Russian 🇷🇺 ties connection
Finally A Candidate For President The Love America and The World Around It
Cornel West and Hank Johnson for the DNC presidential candidates 2024!
Deep respect for Mr. West. The People's Party is our one chance at upsetting the applecart that is the right/left status quo. I have always felt that the 2 party system is fundamentally wrong.
"America needs to be re-introduced to its best". 🔥
Exactly. Its best parts need to be brought to the forefront.
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To its best Charlatan..
Fify
The USA is going to get kicked out of America.
That's a cute catch phrase but how. The new world order is unfolding
He's got my vote.
Unless you live in Florida, Missouri, or Virginia, you won't get to vote for him because he won't be on the ballot.
then you're happy to let the GOP genocide LGBTQ people, strip minorities of their rights and end democracy.
Write in. To hell with the establishment elites
Man, he is always so eloquent and hits you right in the heart. And I'm a 56 yo white man. Professor West is one of my heroes.
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@David Hutchinson Right? Right behind you, 54 y/o white woman and I wholeheartedly agree! Love this man, love his passion!
Mr. West is so respectful even in the midst of opposing political views/issues. Not once did he make one's physical appearance a narrative. Well done! We can learn a thing or two from this gentleman and scholar.
Well, he's got no room to talk about anyone's physical appearance. What are you talking about. People thought DT was respectful, too, even though he's a convicted rapist.
I truly admire this man.
why didnt he try to run with the Green Party ticket? They're on all the ballots already. People's Party seems to be a pretty new setup.
You do? Did I hear him say that the Republican party is tied to big tech and big military while the democrats are just "incapable" (but not guilty of the same to an even bigger extent)? How can you take ths guy seriously?
wait till the democrats russiagate him too like Bernie and trump and dem now reports on it as it was the truth for 5 years...
I know you do.
@@scroopynooperz9051 Yeah that honestly made me turn my head too. Just seems he could have reached a broader base and bigger backing.
If Dr. West wins the 2024 election, he would be the first genius in the White House.
Amen on that Sista… 💪🏾
@Don Jr's Coke Dealer Amazing indeed. Major win for fossil fuel and the MIC, a major loss for the people. He hates the poor.
@Don Jr's Coke Dealer wtf?
I hope he can play dumb long enough to get elected, because he's the last thing our corporate and military owned fat cats want to deal with. Nonetheless, he and Kennedy are the only two worth the energy of walking down to the polling station and casting a vote...
Genius?? You're as clueless and Dr. West. Thinking he'll be President??? He's only on the election ballot in 3 states (Florida, Virginia, Missouri). I'm no genius...but last time I checked...it took more that 3 states to win a Presidential election. And I like Cornel West. But this smells....the People's Party is a grifters party believing in Republican ideologies(denies Covid and all vaccines) and full of sexual harassment allegations. So someone is most likely getting paid. Why else would West align with this party. At least run as an Independent or Green Party, they're on most ballots in states.
THANK-YOU Dr. West..a person of courage, character & conviction..PEOPLE'S PARTY - all the way! ..YOU GOTTA BE IN IT, TO WIN IT! ❤ 🙏🏽 🇨🇦
i pretty confident that cornel will be able to get to people with his approach and delivery. he knows it’s the key to getting on the right track. i truly hope his run goes amazing at this point his talking points are so common sense i can’t believe they’re debatable. it’s scary
Well you are so wrong! I wouldn't vote for that Dictator is someone offered me $1 trillion dollars!
Humanity needs this man more than it ever has,,
Imagine the beauty of America with him in charge..
@@2tearsinabucket521and the world in terms of US foreign policy
I always knew this "philosopher" - whose contribution to philosophy over half a century is precisely zero - was a clown, but I didn't fully realise what an utter imbecile he was until he opened his mouth about Ukraine.
Ha ha ha not Russians nor Chinese will talk with this fool . He is an American any agreement is meaningless next American president would break any promises he did
Yeah and he won't win running third party 🙄
Love this man.
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This feels like the healing this country needs after centuries of deep seated evil and corruption. Dr. West for President!!!!!
He helped lead the insurrection in Ferguson Missouri 2015 and was arrested and told all the rioters and looters how proud he was with a bullhorn.
@@Bearthalamass I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Is that a fun fact or are you saying that like it’s a bad thing?
@RiMoniqueL oh. It's OK if somebody else incites a insurrection. Hes got your vote huh. Have fun burning and looting when he doesn't get elected.
Cornell West is another sellout, puppet of the Jewish oligarchy. No thanks.
If you can't see anything positive about this country, leave. Go to China or Russia. I'm sick of all the whiners talking about the U.S. as if any country is better. No country is perfect. Either look for the positives here or please leave.
I have never in my life. Been able to say I am proud to vote for somebody. Until I heard about this run. I could cry this means so much.
Do most Flaming Gorillas cry when they need to get busy doing the hard work of getting this man elected?
STOP wallowing in self-pity and get up and start organizing with like minded folks-!!!
It is very happy news!
@Don Jr's Coke Dealer he was supporting Bernie Sanders, where were you?
@@chadalpha7983 And who is Bernie Sanders supporting?
@Don Jr's Coke Dealer You are not wrong. But this is what we have now. And as sad as it is it's as much hope as I have had. And I think it still a good moment.
He talking truth!!!ALL the times!!!!and peace ✌️ LOVERS person!!!
What an awesome human being!I'll vote for him
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Vote for him means Trump wins. No thanks.
Thank you, Democracy Now, for existing. And thank you, Professor West, for giving me a sense of hope for the first time in years. I am sending all of the universe's forces to protect you as you go forward, step by step.
Hope? He's a dictator. A wolf in sheep's clothing. You're blind if you don't see that.
You bring new vision and hope for this country as well as the world for the global peace. You will get my vote.
He won't win.
This man is absolutely brilliant. Unfortunately, the vast majority of internalized people will have no ideal what the the hell he is talking about. I find evertything he says to be just, righteous an compelling. Come on America, wake up to the ridiculous world we are living in.
Politicians corporations and the media has done a wonderful job of dumbing down America. Imagine those entities using that energy for good.🙏🏾
You made many calls. First. What is the ridiculous world we living in? Can you collaborate.
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@@janlampert5688 American hegemony
Justice would not be leaving the freedom-loving, democratic Ukrainians to fall to a vicious, brutal dictatorship. West is parroting Putin's NATO excuse for his Imperial war of conquest and subjugation. West is not on the side of democracy, and he does not have Love of people. West is basically a narcissistic asshole, running for his own agrandizement and betraying actual democratic people.
We need to help get the word out on this man running. Let’s educate others in the face you don’t have to be on the right or left. America does need a third party, desperately! He’s got my vote as a lifelong independent.
He's all talk and no substance.
@@dianahill5116 don’t agree. That moniker is for Democrats. However, should West ever win the office, he’ll never be “allowed” to make any changes. The house & senate will stop him in his tracks.
he (Biden) is all talk and no substance
He won't get on the ballot running with that tainted ragtag organization, not anywhere really. I wish he would run on the dem ticket and trash them all the way to the polls, while trashing the GOP as well, slightly moreso
Why? No thanks, he had all the time in the world to run. I would vote for Bernie because he really cares for the American people.
Dr Cornel West, answer with poetry and utmost respect.
Thank you Democracy Now! I'm 75 yrs old (white) & I feel as though my day has come. I'm 100% a supporter of Dr Cornel West and have been a member of The People's Party since Day 1!
Thank for the Truth Tellers!
What difference does your color make? Who's paying you?
He is not telling the truth about NATO. Estonia, Latvia, Poland. Lithuania, etc., joined NATO to protect each other from the neighborhood bully. They are sure glad they did, because Putin didn't attack them in his Imperial delusion. Cornel West is spouting Putin talking points. He is taking the part of a brutal dictatorship against a vibrant democracy. Is this what side you take? Putin?
lol.
I always knew this "philosopher" - whose contribution to philosophy over half a century is precisely zero - was a clown, but I didn't fully realise what an utter imbecile he was until he opened his mouth about Ukraine.
I'm going to change mine
I am inspired! More power to you Dr. West!
We need to protect this man at all costs. Please 🙏🏽
Most likely he'll be alright. I'm not opposed to what he's doing, but it will probably help Drunkf win in 2024 unless the DNC can bring themselves to push out Biden.
Did I hear him refer to Republicans as fascists? Fascists come from the left!! They are Marxists, not conservatives. I hate to say this but Americans need to open their eyes. The mighty USA has never done anything to help another nation. It has been the biggest terrorist ever to have existed on this world. has assassinated more people than all the other agencies combined. You assassinate Gadafi, not because he was evil but he was trying to unite Africa. Saddam had no weapons of mass destruction. Ukraine is not about protection Ukraine and Taiwan will go down the same path if they get the US to protect them. Americans are good people but you have been brainwashed into American idiots!!
@@Kryojenix He should know that this can only help the GOP. So, a big NO to the People's Party.
Disagree, Europe is your problem , they don't do Small wars nor new ones ... their inertia for dominance which , included enslaving people , present and past , are ancient ..NATO is our only bulwark against Another European driven global WAR ...
A government organisation by 3 letters!! And UA-cam removed its name, proving they are part of it!!
It feels like a breath of fresh air to have a solid third party option.
A "solid" third party option, but they're not registered for federal elections in any state except Florida?
Yes it does
Cornell West is another sellout, puppet of the Jewish oligarchy. No thanks.
Let the word spread 🎉
Come on! America. Let’s vote for this brilliant beautiful man, Professor West. Show him some love so he can help make the world a better place. ❤
Beautifully expressed. Each person in the United States must encourage and convince their family and friends to vote for this brilliant, authentic, wise and loving man. It is the responsibility for those of us on the other side of the Atlantic like me for instance to communicate with people through these means and tell them to "wake up". Remember the alternatives to the Honorable Dr. West are; Bide, DeSantis and Trump. If G..d's kingdom is to be realised then there is no substitute for the distinguished man of G..d who is Professor Cornel West. Take good care and bless you.
Cornel West has my vote. It’s time to dismantle the two party system.
Not now! 2028?
Except he doesn’t, because he doesn’t have ballot access.
Yes , NOW!
@@glomontero6011 it’s either now, or never.
@@mack_8344 A vote for West is a vote for the Republicans.
I love hearing him he doesn’t drink from the jug of hypocrisy
You got my vote 🗳️ Mr West because greed politicians never mentioned nato is the cause of the invasion. We need an independent party for sure.
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He sounds good. Hope to hear more from him, and on the mainstream media. But, especially in the debates. Good Luck to you Mr West
Sounds good spouting all manner of US propaganda such as the “Russian empire” or the “Chinese empire” “brutalizing” the Uyghurs. Only a dunce would believe those US lies or tow that line. But, perhaps he’s just saying those things he knows the right wing public in the US will be comfortable with (knowing that the substantial majority of Americans are on the right wing of the political spectrum).
What debates? He won't be in any debates. The People's Party is a joke, and has NO ballot access in 47 states. Dr. West will be relegated to interviews and platform statements, but he will not be invited to participate in debates.
Yes for the woke serfs of late capitalism ... All words zero change ... Fxxk this mainstream media mud
MSM are not going to let this wonderful man anywhere near a studio or even a microphone, hope I'm 100% wrong
The mainstream media will go to great lengths to shut him up.
Cornell for President!!!! Yes!!
My mind has been awakened. Everything this man just said made sense of true patriotism in what was an American Dream sold to everyone so long ago. He is an essential candidate and needs all the backing.
Lmao
AMEN! Ditto!
I don't want no leader who can't focus on the positives. He's a dictator and sounds just like DT. NOPE!
If I was in the USA, I would definitely vote for Cornel West.
But let me guess… you’re in Madrid?
I left for the Mediterranean in 2007. However, I still have the right to vote and I do.
You would be sadly wasting your vote. But you would have the right to do so. West is possibly the most socially aware person in the Universe. But splitting the Democratic vote will only benefit the MAGA crowd. Besides there are people in America who will not tolerate West as president. That is now the current state of America affairs. Far too many are looking for a Tyrant strongman, like Hitler or Mousollini. Hell many would openly vote for that Soviet Czar Putin, if he ran in America.
@@Lea-rb9nc As a US citizen, you have to pay your federal taxes in the USA even if you have moved to an another country... so it's definitely normal that you can vote in the USA 😀... I just hope you will vote for Cornel West 😀...(or for Marianne Williamson in the Democratic primary and then, if she does not win the Democratic Party primary, for Cornel West in the Presidential election).😀
@@claudemadrid4950 I do realize my obligations. Cornel West is the only candidate for president I will vote for.
As brother West has said we need to step outside the corporate duopoly and put pressure on them
The US needs ranked-choice voting. That way you could cast a protest vote for West while covering your . . .
Actually, Ranked Choice Voting is highly prone to spoiling. Like other primitive voting methods, it counts at most one majority. The real way to effectively eliminate spoiling is to count all of the head-to-head majorities.
We also need PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION in the legislature. And we need to ABOLISH THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.
@@brothermine2292 Ranked choice is not perfect but is does end vote shaming by the Democrats. People should be able to vote for a third party candidate like Jill Stein and not be scolded by Democrats and accused of helping a Republican to win, so ranked choice voting is necessary.
actually, you want round robin ranked, not 'ranked choice'. anything but round robin is a two-party system with a charade on the side
@@jlilly7913 PR is worse than the current. literally two parties for one vote, and the other is a candidate chosen by the two parties. you want round robin ranked voting instead.
I have followed Dr. Cornell West for years. He tells the truth like Bernie. Thank you Dr. West! You have my vote. It’s time to expose the corruption that exists in our government today and end it.
What if we organized a huge debate. What if Mr. West could have a platform that everyone could have a chance to hear his message ?
He's a socialist like Bernie. More money for them and less money for you.
We don't need a whining complainer as President. We need someone with a positive outlook who understand that no country is perfect. If you don't think that the U.S. is better than most countries, please leave. Go to China or Russia.
Finally, we have someone with rational, profound morals of the highest value to the community and who is wise enough to make an impact with this platform of the presidency, if even just its candidacy. May your grassroots luck surpass the luck of your predecessors!
...and that's exactly why He won't be president. People with those traits are the enemy to modern politicians
Oh man, I love this man. If he was President and Bernie Sanders was VP, the world would be a much better place. 💖💖
Rich people and corporations would leave America.
Cornell is associated to the Aviakan wing of the RCP.
@@leonlawrencez28 Good. There are millions of us who will fill the vaccum. Get rid of Home Depot and Walmart for starters and watch the mom and pop businesses return.
@@leonlawrencez28 and go where… other 1sr world countries support their working class people! That’s the dumbest comment ever!
@@BlahblahblahblahblahblahblahFU You're so green. People's party? They are not even recognized in most states to be on any ballot. Both parties are corporate , wealthy first because they donate campaign money. This is not a popular vote. That means nothing in America. In America Middle, working , poor class Americans are last on the list. What they heck are you talking about?
❤ Love Dr West, thx for bringing his wise words to us. ❤
I can't overstate the respect, admiration, and love I feel for Dr. Cornel West. If he makes onto the ballot in my state, he's got my vote in the primaries, and of course he'll have my vote should he be on the ballot in the general. I'd much rather have him at the helm than Biden. Not saying I wouldn't rather have Marianne Williamson at the helm than Biden, either. I'd just rather have Dr. Cornel West as POTUS than Williamson, & I'd happily take either over Biden.
Godspeed Dr. West
I came to this interview skeptical about Cornell West, but left the interview loving that guy.
I love how he calls everyone a brother and sister. Because we really are family in the struggle against oppressive systems. He won't win the presidency unfortunately, but he will at least get more people to understand the real fight. ✌
Wow I didn't see that coming.
You have my vote brother west.
He’s a brilliant man who has ethics morals and a love for democracy
If he loved democracy, he would help Ukraine. He is shilling for Dictators.
Actually, he supports socialism, not democracy. Look it up
@@jkc2976 socialism is an economic system, democracy is a system of governance. They are not mutually exclusive. There's a reason the terms democratic socialist and social democrat exist.
I hope that won't be the US version of democracy.
@@Gunga_Ginga if you think for 1 second that the government wouldn't be a socialist government if he had his way, your out of your mind.
Cornel is a good man. God bless and protect him.
What has he actually done that's so good
@@estellavillegas8409 been a long time Marxists like Bernie. Loves Putin hates America . Wants the Ukraine to be crushed by Russia. Wants everyone who works to give their money to.the "oppressed " (BLM) Wants reparations to be paid out under people like Sharptons guidance. Love this procommunist network. Are you ready to vote for him and send money yet?
I always knew this "philosopher" - whose contribution to philosophy over half a century is precisely zero - was a clown, but I didn't fully realise what an utter imbecile he was until he opened his mouth about Ukraine.
@@estellavillegas8409 what have ANY candidates since the beginning of the Presidency done that was so great 😳😬🫢
Way to go Dr West!!!
Such a great and incredible man. Thank god men like Dr. West will step forward to counteract what undoubtedly will be a field full to the brim with evil.
Except he's aligned himself with Ron DeSantis' Orweillian book and curriculum purge in Florida's education system. He serves on a DeDantis board overseeing the Classics Learning Test. Look for his WSJ column from June praising it. Is your brain exploding yet?
What is so good about him? You know nothing about him. He has zero political experience. This world is at war. Ya better hire someone with experience. Biden was VP for 8 years. Nobody can match his experience. Biden in 2024!
Got my vote.
They won't let him win but I hope West makes some mighty noise.
I bet he will get even less votes than the Nazi-West running in 2020.
People power ALWAYS Win !!!ALL up to us !!! Open your 🧠👁️👂
@@akbarfarzin9857 you misunderstand the system but follow your heart friend, you have a role to play too
By aligning himself with the People's Party he has effectively hobbled himself. He won't let himself win. This is a study in how to make it look like you're doing something substantive without actually doing the work.
@@bobtrask2217 I mean even if he ran with the Dems he still wouldn't be allowed to win just given the overwhelming active and institutional roadblocks in his way.
I agree that Dr. West should consider running with the Green Party. He'd get more votes in more states... & reach a wider audience too.
At least the Green Party shows some measure of transparency and tries to practice what they preach. The People's Party not so much.
@@bobtrask2217 At least the People’s party is more or less put together where as the green party is fractured. To the point that they had two candidates for president last election. Howie Hawkins and Jesse Ventura. And to be perfectly honest I find the greens to be less composed then they’re Canadian and European counterparts. The Canadian greens gave clear and firm messaging on Ukraine. That they will not support a war with Russia but they acknowledge Russia was in the wrong despite escalations between the east and the west. The US green parties statement did make it clear that the US cannot go to war with Russia however it made no condemnation of Putin‘s aggression, and no vocalization of support for the peace activists within Russia. At least none that I remember. That is severely problematic for a party that acknowledges the trouble were in but seems to have no plan to win.
Given the state of the Green party I doubt that. As I was telling the other person it is fractured. For a third-party candidate to win whatever party they join is going to need a united front so that all of its energy is concentrated, and so that it is able to recruit new people who are otherwise disenchanted. At present the green party doesn’t have a kind of infrastructure. Also regarding the climate crisis whoever The winner is going to be in 2024 needs to gravitate away from green capitalism and put a cap on growth and consumption. All the leading experts have said that’s the only way to stop the climate crisis.
"Running" in a Green primary is a waste of time. If the Greens want him, they can draft him, and run on the GP and MPP tickets simultaneously. If he wants.
To begin with the Green Party are war mongers like Democrats and obviously you’re unaware that Dr. West is a founding member of MPP.
I watch on a daily basis now. Thank you for the production and posting for us. "Longevity and consistency". Peace.
Hes GOT my vote 🗳 ❤
@10:37 I get goosebumps when he uses Jazz and Blues as metaphors for how politics could inspire us instead of crush us.
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@Johnny Graves loved that!!
Finally, a presidential candidate that I can support in 2024
Oh, so I guess you want to see four more years of Trump? Because that is ALL a vote for West will accomplish!
I support West, but they aren't on the ballot in enough states. I hope they can even get on the ballot.
@@Femfit123 at least Trump isn't pro war like Biden. Maybe you have Trump derangement syndrome google that before you attempt to shame others for their vote.
A vote for West is a vote for Trump. The math is real simple here.
@@MugRuith a vote for Biden is a vote for war
Go Cornel West, ALL the way! An amazingly good human being!
Trump likes this guy. That speaks well of him.
every US citizen watching had better vote for this man!
They can't. Wake up. The People's Party is only on ballots in 3 states (Florida, Virginia, Missouri). Otherwise you won't be able to vote for him.
Most trumpies do not read English!
@@ElsebethLind-b7g They will vote for a man that strokes the hair of little girls.
yes...!! ijs
How is that going to happen when the narrator tells us at 1:33 that according to the New Republic, the Peoples Party, the party Cornel West is running under, has ballet access to people in barely a handful of states. I mean, what's going on here if the majority of US citizen's won't have access to vote for him?
Always love listening to Prof. West. Glad he is running but unfortunately mainstream corrupt media will ignore him.
They will destroy him on the debate stage. They will call him a socialist and make him the boogie man.
For mainstream media we as Americans we need to listen to him.when and wherever we can.
🎉😊Not if we don’t let them ignore him! VOTE 🗳️ for WEST!!!🎉
@@sandycheeks1580 I would have no problem voting for west but this is not a popularity contest. It means nothing. The powers that be will not allow West to become president.
Cornell West is a rare gem. I hope he stays well .
I always knew this "philosopher" - whose contribution to philosophy over half a century is precisely zero - was a clown, but I didn't fully realise what an utter imbecile he was until he opened his mouth about Ukraine.
A man at this age would NOT throw his hat in the ring at so late in life unless his motivation is from the mind, heart, and spirit that calls him to action for something far greater than himself- the GREATNESS IN himself- HE IS WILLING TO DIE TRYING- THIS AIN'T ABOUT THE MONEY- LISTEN. THIS man has compassion, brains and guts, and is trying to STOP the phucking worldwide insanity before its too late! Certainly no fool, idiot, or opportunist, just brilliant and courageous- I hope people listen and debate this.
Impressive man. Right on Ukraine, right on police violence, right on corporatism, right on US empire imperialism and war crimes.
Likely no chance at all, but a rational voice for all to hear.
he's the kind of guy who could bring a lot of activists together and open up new lines of communication new lines of enthusiasm precisely because he doesn't have a chance in the current electoral politics imo
He is completely naive and out of his depth on geopolitics and the cynical threat of the Russian state, and is overly intellectual generally and not pragmatic enough in his discussion. Putin had the west's ear for years and he exploited it to maneuver Russia into a position where it could directly threaten and destabilize other sovereign nations as dependent satellites. Putin doesn't believe that Ukraine really exists, doesn't want it to exist, and has said so on many occasions. His reasons for justifying the invasion are a hodge podge of random disinformation, knowing full well that most people will tend to swallow their favorite flavor of bullshit. Bullshit about NATO expansion(ism, as if it wasn't directly driven by Russian imperial aggression!), bullshit about genocide, bullshit about "nazis", bullshit about the illegitimacy of Ukraine as a nation state. Its all lies, and a lot of it is projection. Trump was going to be his crowning achievement in peddling bullshit for people to swallow, turning the world's largest economy and military into a lapdog via an oversized narcissistic oompaloompa who wanted to be the messianic president dictator of the chocolate factory. Russia peddles so much cynical bullshit and corruption is so rampant I wouldn't do business with it purely for risk management reasons alone. Which is honestly probably the bigger reason why so many corporations so readily divested after the invasion. Agreements and treaties mean nothing to the Russian state, the same way the US state still ignores and breaks its dozens of tribal treaties. Russia just does it with everyone whenever it thinks it can get away with it.
😂😂😂sad.....I feel the same about no chance.
And that's.... really.... REALLY SAD
I'd consider voting for him if he had different views on how to handle the Ukraine/Russia war.
@@Simonthablacksheep311 Remember now we all said the same about Trump becoming president
Please do another interview i love this guy 😊
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There are a lot of great youtube videos of Dr. West over many years: his speeches, interviews, book talks, etc. He has a wonderful book called “The Radical King” where he shares some of MLK’s best speeches and writings, showing that King was not the mainstream milquetoast liberal he’s often made out to be, but was rather a Socialist and staunch ally of the working class who fully understood that under the greedy capitalist system nothing would ever change.
He talks good, it just flows naturally. He makes a convincing candidate to be sure. "An indifference to the plight of the vulnerable". Resounding prescience. As I continue to listen to the man I am increasingly impressed with his eloquence.
Need to learn, 'prescience'
He is certainly indifferent to the plight of the oppressed Ukrainians. He spouts Putin's NATO excuse for his criminal war of aggression, and Putin's call for a ceasefire, which benefits only Russia. He takes the side of an ugly, brutal, imperialistic dictatorship against a peaceful. Democratic, freedom loving people. He is a narcissistic jerk, running for his own self aggrandizement. He is not full of " love" for brothers and sisters. He is after power.
Thank God ! I FINALLY have someone I CAN vote for. 🎉❤
yes
Great interview! ❤