Dr. Cornell West for president 2024!!!

Dr Cornel West has always had my vote. My first vote for Obomba was with tears in my eyes. My second vote was with skeptical hesitation and hope that he would use his second term to unbind his tied hands. In the end the lesson was that rich people are all the same.

This country needs more like this man

The world needs this man to be POTUS!

I hope Dr. West is here for a hundred years more

West understands so much, he would be an INCREDIBLE president. I hope the US doesn't screw up this opportunity.

Dr Cornel West is a brilliant, compassionate man. Love his interviews. Thank you for sharing.

An beacon of truth, sorely needed in the US, for the oppressed.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. West at my church in Atlanta several years ago, after he preached a beautiful sermon. He is such a kind and gentle man in person. Keep on keeping on my brother. Much Love

53 seconds in and gosh cornel west is a blessing. What democracy could be

The world's a better place, to the extent that it is, because of the few men and women like cornell, people with status and voice, who have stood firm on the side of truth and justice. He could just as easily be cashing wall street checks, selling out his name and integrity. This makes his story all the more exceptionally inspiring ! Its not only america but our beautiful world that needs his uplifting voice.

This was a very fascinating discussion!

This is the truth and most black people saw it. I want someone in place for justice with integrity empathy passion we can't live this life without, without it we all shall fall, this country is becoming lawless no one wins.

"There's nothing magical about it. This is not Disneyland or DisneyWorld."

He's got my vote, isn't it nice to hear someone speak calmly?

Everyone needs to see this before the 2024 election. Brilliant man 🎉.

This man is a true champion

Outstanding analysis and dissertation of Obama and his presidency! 👍🏾❗

Dr. West, you gave my vote!!❤❤❤

"While Wall Street is break-dancing to the bank" hahahahaha!

"I have a calling, not a profession." -Cornel West this says everything about this man's character.

The "1st black" potus was wasted on Obama. I figured i wouldn't vote in 2024, but Dr West definitely has my vote!

Fascinating, thanks!

7:30 "I hate greed, i hate injustice and I hate entitlement and privilege"

A president Cornel West would be wonderful for this country.

Wish I could hear more of Dr West, but my earbuds aren’t loud enough at full volume 😖

Dr. Cornel West is a truth teller. He has a lot of knowledge and wisdom.

So you can vote for the Republican criminal candidate or you can vote for the Democrat criminal candidate or you can vote for the Better Man. Never has the choice been more stark or more clear

I love you brother West. You have however, missed a few things Barack Obama did during his presidency. 1. His endorsement of Rick Snyder when he flew to Flint Mich and in a large hall asked for “I need a glass of water … I really do.” And, when he and Hillary increased the number of wars from 3 to 7. Bailed out the banks and Wall Street as 1.5 million people lost their homes. Signed the bill: Indefinite detention without charges or trial. This was not only unforgivable but unconstitutional … particularly when he taught Constitutional law for 12 years at the University of Chicago.

So much respect for you Tim 🖤💛❤️👏🏾👏🏾

I never had anything against Obama because I knew he was selected. When you have a 400 plus years head start you can make anything appear to be how you want it to be.

A leader leaves a legacy: what legacy has Barak Obama bequethed American people: what conquests brings he home: what tributaries follow him to DC? 😮

Thank you good start

he won't win i fear. for he is not a token he is a force for good. and that will be attacked with a inner rage , by the forces for evil in ways deceptive and hateful and dishonest.

why is the volume so low

I believe anything is possible, not those who limit great possibilities. I'm like a caged bird, who body is in prison, but not my mind. If that happens all my possibilities will disappear. Is why I do not live with what can't happen.

8:38 "Black people, poor people, working people"

I am still smarting from the crushing disappointment that Obama presidency was. All that talk of hope and change, eventually to amount to nothing. As a matter of fact, Obama facilitated the neoliberal assault on human dignity. That’s why I tremendously admire the aspirational stance of Dr. West. I will support him for a president as I fully believe in building a society based on the legacy of MLK.

SECOND VIEWING: (39:25-39:52) _"But _*_decency_*_ and tears is not the same as_ *ACTION* _based on_ *POLITICAL COURAGE* _and_ *MORAL WITNESS."* 🤓💝 #SmartsAndHeart

Here is the honest people's dream candidate!

why is the sound so low...maybe its my computer

'That's just the country we are'

West is absolutely right that Obama did not speak to the hopes & dreams of the poor and lower middle class.

This would make a fantastic campaign ad. "There's nothing magical about this at all. This is not Disney Land or Disney World." Cornel, I have great ideas of campaign ads, please feel free to give me a call.

West has a tendency to dwell in ideals expressed by the courage of artists, singers, etc. Politics though is not art, it’s about the dynamics of power. And progress has never been linear.

This video was posted 2 years ago and there’s only 132k views is the main reason this country is going down the tubes. Anybody who sees this video would not then go out and vote red or blue when his name on ballot. Imagine having a president who actually tries to do what he says and has enough integrity to try and actually help all Americans that are suffering. He’s the 1st man I would actually get out of bed to vote for since Obama , and was so disappointed that I was done with ever caring about politics until this man decided to run for president. This is a man that despises politics, yet he saw that both red and blue are exact same thing and also sees a real opportunity to make so changes this country needs

Suerte viejo, mucha suerte.

THIS MAN IS THE TRUTH GOD BLESS HIS SOUL

GodSpeed Brother West!

Dr. West how were you not able to see obama's contempt for black people, when an Italian American called in on c-span saying "why does obama always talk jive to black people, I wouldn't want coumo coming to my neighborhood talking guido to me." Now if he could see it why couldn't you?

I am a reader, and I only read two books during his presidency. I wonder why.

3:30 relative judgement

Cornel West has my vote.

8:22 Neo liberalism and elite capitalism are the law of the land. If you can’t be them then join them and try your best to make change within. Maybe Dr. West and others should join boards of corporate entities and buy their stocks to a degree where he and others can make sustainable decisions based on his Socioeconomic Outlook.

I used to listen to Cornell and Travis Smiley all the time. I miss that.

Not magic through sweat collectively.

Dr. West makes me proud Harvard exists 🫶

What will people say about you Cornell… So when you’re in the office you have to fight and I agree with that! Come on brother because you’ve been doing this for a hell of a long time longer than I have been cognizant of what you’re fighting for. Not gonna lie would prefer Michelle Obama in this moment… But your fire is bigger and safer.

Who's John Hanson?

How we all wish that this fight between 'ideas' was continuing now. Instead, we watch a fist fight between clowns, one of them an orange clown. "Lets get Ready to Crumble"

This comment section is beyond disappointing

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Maybe people expected too much of Barack Obama in that although in some regards he will be treated like a Black man in American society because of his skin tone and even married an African-American woman, maybe he could not genuinely identify or be expected to come from the Black American perspective outside of historical studies and experiences peppered here and there throughout his growing up. I mean, how many Black children do we know of that have the privilege of attending a prestigious prep school as he did? Among my friends in a predominately White suburban community, I only had *one (1)* friend who did - and he was White. Obama did not *_live_* the African-American experience in the same way, is actually of *_mixed heritage,_* was raised by White grandparents, and although Black, is _NOT_ Black-American strictly speaking. It would not be unheard of for him to be unaware and make the typical mistake as others with better socio-economic backgrounds of erroneously oversimplifying matters, believing that kids in the inner city or from underprivileged backgrounds simply need to pull up their pants and apply themselves like he had to in order to accomplish what he has. It is not his "fault," but the fact that he is "mixed" makes it easier to navigate the complexities of American society and receive acceptance from mainstream people, generally speaking, and also opens up doors and opportunities for him not as readily available to the average Black American without such a background. It is also likely that in addition to his other gifts and talents, being "mixed" made him a more palatable candidate, contributing to his winning the presidency. Perhaps subconsciously Obama is aware of this dynamic and has always attempted to maintain what he regards as a moderate and balanced approach to racial issues (by not addressing them head-on) and felt it has helped him navigate the challenging dilemma of being a Black man, particularly that of projecting competence and strength while remaining careful to come across very non-threatening and unlike the caricature of the supposed "angry" Black male. Perhaps this encouraged him to avoid "rocking the boat" in favor of attempting to blend in - yielding someone with genius oratory like an MLK, but _NOT_ a genuine firebrand of an ACTivist devoted to social change, but rather a bonafide politician instead who merely appeared to be an activist committed to social change along with his catchphrase, _"Hope and Change"_ that also implied this.

beautiful truth articulated better than anyone - God Bless You Dr. West as you are a GIFT to Humanity

Man if yall dont vlad chop up this video im be mad 😡 we need more Cornell West videos in the algorithm so can you pretty please upload clips of this video in 7 min clips plz #CornellWest2024

Many of the black youth/mid 20's seen rioting/looting stores these days were in gradeschool/middle and high school when Obama was President. He certainly did not teach them law and order did he? And before you say...police shootings...the five police shootings which spawned the BLM "demonstrations" of 2020 were ALL in cities run by Democrats...Minneapolis, Kenosha, Louisville, Atlanta, and Philly. Mayor/city council majority/DA. Those 3 entities hire/fire/train/discipline the police dep't.

Even Judas Iscariot shed tears, but it was he, Judas, who chose to take his own life rather than repent and seek forgiveness. Some politicians, or most of them, are actually worse than Judas.

For "RATIONALLY SANE" Leadership, Dr. "CORNEL WEST" for President 2024 "or BUST!!!"

Obama was a symbol, period.

And i dont evensee you on stage.... what happened??,,

What did you imagine the first Black President would endure. Some Black folk act like Obama was the 10th Black President.

Oh, right. That's why he politicized the Justice E.

Now that he is running for the Pres, I hope Dr. West wont repeat the same Mistakes as Obama or get Co-Opted. Please drop the "what-about our Palestine Bros and Sisters" rhetoric and gives us a Black Agenda with Policy and Reparation$$$ !

#CornelWest2024

#cornel2024

So he doesn't pay taxes and wants to run for president? He's just like Trump.

He da dump

Love you sir. Please no over kill with your statements. You always seem to emphasize on the Alphabet crew… You cannot be with God and against God order. Respectfully.

Shame that West has decided to be a scorched earth voice rather than a contributor. Politics is not a perfect process. West and Tavis Smiley were clearly not cut out for the political process.

With all due respect to the former POTUS, aka Barack Obama, he is a whyte man in a Black body. He was raised by a whyte mother and whyte grandparents. He was abandoned by his Black/African father, there is an unresolved anger over the abandonment by his father. He understands the Black community, but only to a point. His ambition is greater than his commitment to social justice. I just wish that he had said he wasn't going to be the Black president BEFORE Black folks came out in record numbers to vote for him. It isn't that it was the Black community's expectation that he would be a Black president, we knew his parentage, but he had the audacity to say those words out loud which was an insult to Black America.

President obama was the president of the USA not just African americans . However those that were unhappy with him have every right to do so. They also have every right to go for the presidency themselves and show us what they want . Obama wasn't born with a silverspoon. He suceeded with hard work. If he done it so can they. Remember you can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time . Well done president obama .

He may not have made much progress but didn't Obama at least pave the way for Mr. Wests candidacy? As a white guy, I would stand by Cornel West if I could. But is there a place for me in his army?

A complete embarrassment to me in everyway. ALL YOU CAN DO IS TALK.... AND THATS NOT AN ASSURANCE

I use to love Cornel West. Have all his book. Not fond of his reaction to President Obama, the first Black President.

And to think black Americans proposed we nominate Mr. West as a candidate for President 😀. He has a W.E.B. DuBois Talented Tenth attitude just like Obama. He will do Black America a disservice 😢😢

You are the DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!! I WENT OUT fOR YOU for president

Cornell West comes off to me as an egotistical playa hater.

Wisdom of Solomon CHAPTER 5 1Then the righteous man will stand in great boldness Before the face of those who afflicted him, And those who make his labors of no account. 2 When they see him, they will be troubled with terrible fear, And will be amazed at the marvel of salvation. 3 They will speak among themselves converting, And for distress of spirit they will groan, “This was he whom we used to hold in derision, as an allegory of reproach. 4 We fools considered his life madness, and his end without honor. 5 How was he counted among sons of God? How is his lot among saints? 6 Truly we went astray from the way of truth. The light of righteousness did not shine for us. The sun did not rise for us. 7 We took our fill of the paths of lawlessness and destruction. We traveled through trackless deserts, || But we did not know the Lord’s way. 8 What did our arrogance profit us? What good have riches and boasting brought us? 9 Those things all passed away as a shadow, Like a message that runs by,