I wish

Well, why not, i can vote and so can many others

Yes. Want vs. Predict.

Amazing

Indeed, only a profoundly unsustainable society would even have a 'ruling class', that kind of wealth inequality is crippling to public health, decency and sustainability of people. Dr. West knows this and is giving the American people a choice to vote for truth, love and justice in November.

Capitalism doesn't fail. People fail capital and CAPITALISM. Almost any 'ism' is a bit of a failure. The worst failures of capitalists are the CEOs, which CW points out. This is a discussion, not an attempt at a final word.

The one question I have has to do with 'immanence' = ordinary' This is a very questionable thing: how does one define or measure ordinary-ness? Much love to Cornel, Travis and Henry. Along with Marianne.

Not surprised a Bloomberg interviewer doesn't recognize capitalism is unsustainable, unjust and unhealthy by its very structural nature. At least they have Dr. Cornel West to try and teach this whipper-snapper a little something. He might learn something if he really listens and follows the data and research that supports what West claims. From Richard Wolff "The Sickness is the System" to Tim Jackson "Prosperity Without Growth", and beyond, the evidence is clear and West speaks truth to power.

@coolioso808 what makes you say capitalism is unsustainable inherently? That makes you an essentialist. For Camus, life was unsustainable because absurd. Money's "fungible" a smart man once said to me. Capital is money. Capitalism will sustain as long as it remains fungible.

And there is the problem you point out YOUR ancestors but he's running to be for everyone not just the opposite color

I think they meant to say founding fathers, because he mentions we used have great times. He brings a higher wisdom something we lacked in president for yrs.

We shouldn't give up even if it's hopeless.

He is definitely getting my vote✊🏾❤️🙏🏾

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To me, this man and RFK Jr are the only two logical options. I certainly do not agree with each of them in all things, but I respect their thought process and knowledge over the Red and Blue candidates.

A President West would be a better voice for the people than Dumpy Trump or Gencide Joe and their Corporate Parties. Sure the whole capitalist system is wildly unsustainable, but again, West would speak to those issues. By the way, the PEOPLE have been speaking up against this for years, but their voice is muted by the propagandists mainstream media for decades. A tool people can use is One Small Town Contributionism, in their own communities. They can, in the meantime, also support West getting on their State ballot, if he isn't already on, which I would do if I were American. But being Canadian, American elections have a big influence on my country, too. I express deep love and support for Americans who are sick and tired of this oppressive, backwards, unsustainable capitalist society we've been living in and tired of the gross ruling elites that it generates and all the problems that come from that and they want to vote for truth, justice and love, for Cornel West in 2024. That's a morally respectful vote. (And I also get if people want to vote for Dr. Jill Stein or Claudia De La Cruz)

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The late great William F. Buckley would have arranged something like that.

Well Thomas Sowell use to be a marxist and later was asked why he changed his mind. He said logic. It might have been Charlie Rose.

Thomas Sowell is bought by right-wing propagandists, so anything he says is based on who pays him in order to keep that money flowing into his account. Please stop believing he's worth your time.

Has Thomas Sowell ever had a debate with Professor Richard Wolff?

@@justmyopinion9883 Probably not. Professor Wolff would lose

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Capitalism has been taught to many people, including multiple economists of the 21st century and their research has concluded that capitalism is socially, ecologically and economically unsustainable, unjust and unhealthy. The survival challenge of humanity in the 21st century is to move beyond capitalism to some sort of steady-state, viable, direct democracy system that ultimately doesn't need money or have labor-for-income requirements in order to meet all people's needs within planetary boundaries. It is very technically possible to do, but will there be enough will of the people to create that change when ruling elites have put so much propaganda in the way of the people? Time will tell. But at least if people educate themselves and stay in solidarity with the working class, they can achieve great things.

@@coolioso808 capitalism isn’t the problem human behavior is. It’s the choice of humans that make capitalism look bad. One of those choices is greed.

So, you've lived your entire life in an Ivory Castle too? 🧐 🇺🇸

Dr Cornel West has no chance at winning President at all what so ever.

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Not paying one’s taxes doesn’t make you a millionaire. Remember the state requires retirees to pay taxes on social security, which was a tax itself. It’s not like we’re all Donald Trump.

Something something money is evil and anyone who has money is evil.

@@AL-lh2ht At least you got the fundamental truth of the idea.

How I took what Cornel was saying is that ALL markets should be subordinate to public welfare. Public welfare not meaning just the welfare programs the government oversees but welfare in it's true definition of happiness/health/wellbeing. Markets should be subordinate to what is best for the American people. What that means market wise is that the wants of corporations, especially corporations with monopolies, should not come before the wants and especially the needs of the American people like they do now. Cornel is a part of the People's party which is against corporate lobbying and governmental preference to corporations over the people it's supposed to be by and for. I also assume it would put a bar on how much money corporations and subsequent billionaires would be able to hoard (as trickle down economics has flopped severely). As for the process and model, I'm not so sure. There are some processes already taking place like the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act of 2023 filed by Jeff Merkley OR Senator (D) basically trying to get Hedge Fund companies out of the housing market as it is no longer individual vs individual when it comes to bidding for a home but individual vs billionaire. The involvement these corporation have in the housing market is a large factor in the current housing crisis and a perfect example of how corporations currently are not subordinate to the welfare of the people. It's actually a perfect example of how markets are in fact being almost subjugated by corporations. I believe the process and the model would be legislation very similar tailored to the specific markets plagued by collective corporate greed. I understand wanting to hear concrete over platitudes but in a 9 minute interview you're not really able to give a step-by-step cement plan especially one the general public at any political involvement or education level can fully grasp. I think discounting the ideation aspect of the political process helps maintain the concrete wall our current government puts up in front of progressive change- which is not the intention of the prior comment I would like to recognize, especially if they're here watching this video. That is not to say that ideation is anywhere near the grunt work that actually has to happen for legislation to come into effect but 2 things can be true. However, I trust Cornel to stay true (as much as he can when taking into account opposition and what have you) to his ideation and campaign stances than I think Biden has/will. Note: This comment is meant to be non-combative and strictly conversational. I know it's a lot, but I enjoy these kinds of conversations and don't get to have them as much irl. So thank you for commenting Mr. Weiss haha.

Socialism and communism are pretty different from each other.

Bro, enough with that hyper-individualistic capitalistic coddling attitude when we know more socialists economies significantly improve ones quality of life and the collective society by being more inclusive and democratic.

Mixed economys work, is Sweden a hellhole? Poland?

Define every economic system you just listed for me real fastly

What is the alternative? We can go with early liberalism. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin proposed a 100% inheritance tax to prevent plutocracy, Jefferson proposed freedom from monopolies but defined monopolies as any institution where the interests of the few dominate over the interests of the many, he wanted to tax land monopolies out of existence etc. which most capitalist would accuse is “socialism”. But Jefferson had the agrarian vision of small scale relatively equal farmers and cottage industry. A plan that was quickly eclipsed by Hamilton’s industrial plan. Socialism came as a response to mass industrialization, in an industrial era in order for workers to maintain their sovereignty and integrity they out to own the industries. That is how socialism was understood throughout the 19th century. Social democracy was a response to that, and was a means to sustain an aristocracy. Don’t believe me, read about Otto von Bismarck and the fact he outlawed socialist political parties but instituted pensions and sick funds the thing the socialists were creating. Also FDR’s claim was he “saved capitalism”. Social democracy is at least something that alleviated the harsh aspects of capitalism, but I would prefer if all workers owned the industries they worked in.

Doesn't make any sense. An undecuated reply. What does that mean?

? i’m looking and listening. seems pretty fine. maybe a great (failing bipartisan) alternative. what’s your issue

Guys who needs statemen and people with success careers.

@@AL-lh2ht What i meant was Experience often times makes you complacent and not willing to Change. To be a Politician you have to for the most Part be a Follower. You don't find Revolutionaries in Politics Law Enforcement Military or Sports. When they show up there they are not welcome. Revolutionaries come to Revamp and Change things for the better.

The key word of your comment is “some”. Yes, some people absolutely have opportunities available to them and they squander them due to poor decision making; this fact does not conflict with the reality that some people don’t have those same opportunities available to them due to a number of potential factors of the economy.

@@alexwason8292 systemic racism plays a part as well

Ummm more people live paycheck to paycheck than you'd think! Even people with high income flow! Did you say the same thing on how trump handled are his illegals he's going through? Way more concerning than living paycheck to paycheck 😂😂😂

But do you agree that the two-party system is dated and flawed?

He's not that nice a man either but tries to put on that friendly front. You should see some of the things he's done. Massive race baiter who loves to divide. He also supports many of the policies which have done the most damage over the years.

Name one such idea, pls

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😂😂 you had me in the first half

Pretty sure he wants to destroy me

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You weren't listening.

Do you think the system you live under Now isn't self-terminating

@@tuckerbugeater Doesn't alter my point

Look up happiest countries and their economic systems. Not to simplify successful nations by just economies but mixed economies work. Any economic system thats completely socialist/capitalist is a time bomb.

@@hypocriticalsatire3966 name some countries that are completely capitalist

@@vooteimer1234 US, we are a democracy but the purely capitalist economic system is cannibalizing democracy

Except for all the poisoning and stuff

Non-stop bailouts for the rich are not capitalism.