Andrew Yang Addresses Columbia Law School Class of 2022

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[@FARSHOOTER3]

We need Yang 2024

[@captainglitterbeard4531]

America is hungry for a comedian president that can actually lead. We need you, Andrew.

[@achabotte]

That's why they suicided Norm... the bastards knew he was a threat to the presidency

[@veganath]

I'm not American, an Aussie, but know that the rest of the world is hungry for a leader of his caliber

[@chozen_1309]

We most definitely do !!! People are afraid of his fresh ideas. At this point what could be worse !

[@harris4041]

First, he is a beta who can’t lead. He can be hurt by a freaking cartoon. All he is good at is grifting by playing the fresh voice. He is basically saying exactly what you want to hear.

[@veganath]

@@harris4041 *_"He is basically saying exactly what you want to hear"_* you mean the facts as driven by data?

[@Epaulshi]

Very encouraging to learn that these brilliant young people voted to have you speak at their graduation!

[@Ratgodx]

Andrew you were funny asf, god do me and my family miss you, please lead us one day

[@tchadcarby8439]

Yang 2024!

[@jamesa2482]

Cringe. No…just …no.

[@daddykipperflipper4600]

@@jamesa2482Least obvious Destiny viewer, the 2-party system does not serve the everyday citizen. Make sure your IQ is above room temp before critiquing others choices

[@jamesa2482]

@@daddykipperflipper4600 everything you said is wrong you failed that hard. I don’t like destiny, but you cringe ahh Yang supporters that only lasted a few months maximum in your little Yang faze only supported him because he was different and Asian. He failed so bad it was embarrassing. Not to mention he would have never delivered on his promises

[@AETacts]

Yang gang! Good to see you out and about!

[@BodyMusicification]

Congrats on winning the election to speak at this event Andrew!

[@maaretrahkonen7706]

When Yang becomes president, we in Europe can take USA seriously again.

[@jpablo700]

Seems like Europe takes USA pretty serious right now with the war in Ukraine going on.

[@whiteknuckles48]

@@jpablo700 , like the USA should take Europe seriously??? Paying for Russia's war. Good job Europe.

[@jpablo700]

@@whiteknuckles48 precisely. USA could be, "See! Told you so!" Especially with Germany. Maybe they'll understand why pipelines were sanctioned in the past, and no it wasn't for selfish reasons.

[@Misaka-gt5yj]

The irony is that we warned you EUers, especially Germany to not be too dependent on Russia for resources like gas because it gives them leverage over you. We even put sanctions last time on your Nordstream 2, which both you and RU disagreed with. After we removed the sanctions temporarily, RU attacked your neighbor. Not laughing now are you?

[@Misaka-gt5yj]

@@whiteknuckles48 European Union imports of Russian fossil fuels accounted for 44 billion euros ($46.2 billion) from February 24, the day Russia launched its assault on Ukraine. They literally are paying for Russia's war.

[@randycarroll9833]

Great speech. Miss you. YG for life.

[@thinkabout602]

He's a policy genius but a rotten politician. Gave him big support $$$ and it was worth it 👍

[@diablo55]

I definitely wouldn’t say he’s a bad politician, it takes a lot of talent to come from literally zero name recognition and make it on the main debate stage multiple times. He stayed in longer than and out-polled people like Kamala and Beto

[@thinkabout602]

@@diablo55 This is true however he made some key mistakes that ended his chance to be accepted as an actual viable candidate. He should have had far better advisors in the dirty game of politics.

[@kevintse2870]

@@thinkabout602 he’s trying to change the game. Didn’t you listen to his speech?

[@seekan88]

Wow, 3 actual concrete advices, i miss you Andrew!

[@christinasiew3707]

Damn tough crowd!

[@thinkabout602]

Future lawyers worrying about a job with a possible recession coming.

[@christinasiew3707]

That’s probably true. Also worried about student debt too.

[@CallystahR]

Huge Yang fan, but some of these jokes were really just bad. More importantly, the delivery was really really bad 99% of the time. He sounded rushed.

[@kevintse2870]

@@CallystahR it’s the crowd. Those were tested jokes. The issue is they were based on the truth and they hit way too close to home, so nobody was taking them as jokes.

[@ajtam05]

I mean...imo it was a somewhat cringe-worthy speech. He did much better on the campaign than here. Figured this would be easier, but it looks harder than campaigning for him.

[@JohnnyRamRod]

YANG GANG

[@Dolphintravel-DCG]

Andrew Yang maybe will not win 2024, but I sure he will become president sometime in the future. Ppl r tired of the 2 party system

[@vidhyam8348]

Glad Andrew Yang was there because of student voting. Hope more people recognise his brilliance in 2024!

[@jasonlou2013S]

Thank you Andrew. I am in Pepperdine university law school.

[@s.k7770]

Need to start making the podcast rounds if you plan on running again 2024. Another appearance on Rogan, Lex Friedman, etc would do wonders to build up your brand and become more of a well known personality. The way presidential elections work if you don’t pass a certain threshold people won’t believe you have a chance and won’t vote or pay you attention even if they agree with your views. Especially as an independent, you have to be dominating the media waves to have a real shot

[@kevintse2870]

He isn’t running 2024, and he has his own podcast.

[@s.k7770]

@@kevintse2870 well his podcast would gain a bigger audience if he appeared on larger platforms too

[@kevintse2870]

@@s.k7770 at the moment he’s not trying to market himself. He’s promoting ranked choice voting, and crypto, mostly, at the moment. He already popularized UBI enough that other powerful people are taking it over. RCV is great and the NYC mayoral run really showed the power of RCV to even the playing field. Crypto, lol he’s really really struggling to make it mainstream or give a very convincing argument that it will solve the world’s problems.

[@mikef2813]

Not left. Not right. Forward.

[@moonmissy]

I’m Canadian and I’m in the Yang Gang

[@huasonia1]

How about stipend for stay at home parent not blanket UBI. Payment for service ( parenting) is justified and should not cause inflation.

[@aoh4905]

That one girl with a smirk on her face is going to stress a lot in her life.

[@SmallCorn]

Any thoughts on running with Williamson this time around?

[@stephenarmiger8343]

Nice!

[@AyCaramba1311]

You need to know the U.S. people can easily translate "common sense consensus>" That b.s. hope message translates to: Tyrant gives only the choices to an issue that ensure more government control. That's a hard pass as I have a Bill of Rights.

[@xiaochuanyan8309]

Andrew Yang is a millennial

[@RevolutionaryThinking]

More like Gen X

[@arthurjohnson9135]

Whatever happened to the Yang Gang?

[@vector4067]

For the first time in years, I felt it. I felt self-conscious -- even a bit ashamed -- of being Asian, -- Andrew Yang.

[@tangkwoksang2343]

no doubt you are one of the best US politicans in america but too sad that your skin is not white in colour as result you have a limitation in your political career.

[@michaelhargis8646]

Asians like to party?

[@michaelhargis8646]

I had no idea @coreywinthrop

[@nastassja08]

He gave really good advice. But AndrewY speaks too fast. And that is the problem here.

[@trippyson8902]

Yang gang! We love you Andrew!

[@diablo55]

This was a great speech, please run again in 2024 or 2028, we need your ideas!!

[@sulljoh1]

It would be nice if he ran, but it seems like the people who appreciate Andrew Yang don't vote

[@diablo55]

@@sulljoh1 right, but that was also true for Bernie, and he almost became president twice. 100 million people also didn’t vote in 2016. It’s just about mobilizing the right voters, and Yang does that well

[@sulljoh1]

@@diablo55 I hope he can. As you said, Bernie had the same issue

[@whiteknuckles48]

No we don't need you in 2024 or 2028 or ever. Demorat.

[@dirkdiggler7253]

@@diablo55 Bernie is a communist and I'm glad he didn't get it. Yang and Tulsi were the only good candidates from the Dems. Dems won't be winning for years to come. They all showed their true agenda and how evil they are since Biden took office

[@TPChatter]

Andrew, please run in 2024! I am a twelve year old and you are my only future. I'm moving to Canada if you don't.

[@pencilcheck]

whether he run or not, the real thing is how can he get the media to say good things about him. without media, without the change in voting system (rank choice voting) him winning is slim.

[@DinoMan_6]

@@pencilcheck aye.

[@patriciawarmoth661]

Let's hear from you in 15 years to see if you are living in Canada. Funny, I know many Canadians who want to come to the USA, and many came for health care. Get that

[@TPChatter]

@@patriciawarmoth661 huh

[@jhuang2007]

@@patriciawarmoth661 Ha, too many Americans can't even get a basic health care ... what a joke!

[@ZenonLite]

Can’t wait for Yang’s 1 hour standup special

[@vondoromal7016]

This is a great skit...

[@DrNoSpectre]

You got the wrong Yang 😂

[@psl7360]

that slot is for the orange donut bro

[@NM-qo6cd]

Biggest takeaway: don’t let the cynicism of politics discourage you from seeking a healthy interest in public service

[@troypropes1182]

Those students got more information than they know what to do with at this point in their lives. That advice was gold.

[@20891]

What they learned in 7 years they get wisdom in a speech of 20 min lol

[@shingaingara9254]

I expected a standing ovation. Then when I saw the polite but tepid applause I realised they were too young and inexperienced to know the goldmine they had just accessed. One day it will dawn on them when life has shown them a few things. As it does for all of us

[@YoureWatchingBTV_Official]

Yang is an inspirational figure. It takes balls to go against the grain and do something you believe in. I’m confident a lot gems will emerge from that class to go against the status quo and create a niche for others to follow and thrive in.

[@QuadZillaGodZillasbrother]

Please for the love of God run again you’re our only hope you’re literally Huey long but Asian

[@honestabe5171]

I have so much respect for this guy. Earnest, light-hearted, and driven. Andrew Yang is a legend

[@yzhang2008]

I donated to Yang2020 and never regretted. This country needs a real change.

[@brianw13]

Agreed

[@flylear45]

ONE SINGLE voice of reason in politics. Thank you Andrew.

[@razorback0z]

he endorsed Joe Biden

[@carjaune6793]

@@razorback0z hE eNDOrSEd jOE biDEn

[@jpablo700]

Well, he wasn't going to endorse the other candidate.

[@reeson6998]

@@razorback0z ...and Joe didn’t even offer him a position in his administration. So much for all around diversity.

[@chosenone5536]

@@reeson6998 amen! He’s trying to suck up to biden so badly. Too bad he’s not black or gay. Democrats are racist but they don’t know it. He didn’t even have a chance with thr Democrats.

[@anitagobbi3501]

Please run again- we need you

[@elizabethmayers3729]

It may not seem like those young grads were listening, but I know they heard your message. You gave them the best advice, and you are an awesome teacher and leader. Hoping your time to lead us is soon!

[@kevintse2870]

Oh they heard it. That’s why so many of them look so pissed at the end.

[@enyuli4886]

Oh we did listen, hes funny.

[@enyuli4886]

@@kevintse2870 we weren't pissed lol we liked the speech

[@sirprize.7472]

Where are the native graduates.

[@clarkli6026]

It would be a big loss if Andrew Yang fails to be elected the next president of the United States.

[@kevintse2870]

He’s not even working on that at the moment.

[@Misaka-gt5yj]

Ironic considering he left the Democratic party and is now trying to start a third party. Reasonable considering he failed both the mayoral election as well as the primaries. ... and we all know third parties NEVER win anything in America. Good luck with that.

[@reeson6998]

@@kevintse2870 u never know🤞🏽

[@johanqin]

Thank you Andrew! The crowd was not as ebullient as I expected but the meaning of your words still rang through. 👏👏

[@basserstaunt9003]

Didn’t know I needed to hear his message, again.

[@whiteknuckles48]

You didn't.

[@eksanyang7254]

@@whiteknuckles48 You do.

[@whiteknuckles48]

@@eksanyang7254 , naw player. It's a broken record.

[@karenf8084]

Andrew Yang is awesome wish he could be the President!

[@vondoromal7016]

Here here!

[@razorback0z]

he endorsed Joe Biden

[@brucelee8926]

@@razorback0z Yang was shooting for a cabinet position, he needed to endorse Biden. What he did was correct...

[@Ratgodx]

@@razorback0z look man, I don’t like they he endorsed Biden but he was reading the tea leaves. If Bernie had been SERIOUS about trying to win against his “good friend Joe”, Yang would’ve likely endorsed him instead

[@sondorp]

@@razorback0z he would have endorsed Sanders had Sanders endorsed UBI

[@edgarquezada6052]

Andrew would have made a great mayor of new york.

[@yjlconductor]

better yet, President...

[@20891]

Racism is still rampant

[@rizzoli7]

LOL!

[@tinhinnh]

he would’ve been if he was black

[@edgarquezada6052]

@@tinhinnh True that...

[@glendyfolwick7362]

This is so refreshing, remind me the time YangGang eta. The society is super hungry for people like you, Andrew!!

[@greghoenig2207]

Well done, Andrew!

[@ODLife]

Great speech!

[@pervysage4934]

Yang for life!!!

[@linlaoshi7898]

Forever Yang

[@Christian-nf4nl]

One of the best politician public speakers since Obama. Always a pleasure listening

[@whatoh3407]

Ehh his speech wasn't that good. Great guy though, forsure.

[@linateacup]

@@whatoh3407 ya I think the crowd really lacked for him and it messed with his joke delivery- they didn’t recognize that he was joking too so he just added punchlines like a side thought… just not the best energy from the crowd and he kind of gave what he got, unfortunately.

[@kevintse2870]

@@linateacup it didn’t occur to him when writing the speech that when you challenge the entrenched beliefs and goals of a crowd, they’re not going to register anything as jokes.

[@Marc-io8qm]

Obama was the type who would smile at you and then stab you in the back. Not a coincidence everything we are experiencing now started when he was President. Check out his final message to America- look up his presidential oil painting and painter and his history of art. Enjoy.

[@sebbywarcraft3398]

I hate how much this is reminding me of what could’ve been of this country 😫😔 Yang deserves so much better

[@the77th]

As a former Economic Development Career Counselor ! The information Yang is sharing with these students is most likely the most important LIFE advice they will Ever hear in their lives! BUT UNFORTUNATELY 99.99% of these graduate will just fall in line and do basic $h!+! I worked on a college campus for over 7 years and it’s saddening that all universities are doing these days is spitting out robots who don’t think outside the box enough! More followers less leaders !

[@ArnoldTeras]

Americans today at least from their news and other things seem to be SO filled with hatred and darkness...unlike the peoples of Asia and Europe, who yet cherish values such as harmony and benevolence. It is gratifying to see that at least Andrew has not entirely changed, nor betrayed his personal ideals and principles. :)

[@chozen_1309]

Yang you are such an Awesome person and so underrated !!! Sending 💛💜 from MN - YG 4 Life , Still and Always!

[@MoyusAngle]

If not here for your ideas, at least for your courage, grit and wisdom among human beings.

[@andrewsutton846]

still love you! Yang Gang!

[@Dreamprism]

Thanks for uploading this to KZbin. Fun speech I wouldn't have known about otherwise.

[@Swampwild1]

It's sad that the US is so far behind the world in so many ways (like anti-Asian racism) and Fox News ideals. Yet Andrew Yang's voice and ideas are recognized internationally. At a local political AGM last week for a moderate party we approved a resolution supporting basic income.

[@sparksj20]

Not sure what you meant here but remember the Uighurs!

[@jhonklan3794]

Eh, racism is far worse in most other countries. Asians are actually the least likely group to be hate crimed, it was mainly a media fabrication.

[@hansschwartz1480]

@@sparksj20 lol what do Uyghurs have to do with Asian Americans? I’m German American, born in the United States. Am I responsible for Nazism in Germany or Europe overall…? Hint, Ukraine…

[@Flyhighman77]

@@sparksj20 ughurs are Asian too ,don't you know ?Just say you are a racist bigot .

[@rainforestsanctuary-sounds6489]

Prejudice and evil is a human behavior occurring within and outside the scope of man made borders/boundaries. Evil has been around for thousands of years, sadly. It’s just that america is NOT superior as it projected itself to the world on polished media/movies. It’s no different to being a breeding ground of terrorism, narcissism, violence, theft, corruption, destruction and creation….. it’s been revealed how similar it is vs different. Why? …. HUMANS.

[@jes6628]

im still yang gang out here

[@stormwatcher59]

Feeding the algorithm.....I thumbs up-ed everyone here before me....oh what the hell, gonna do my comment as well! LOL Yang Gang

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

Andrew please do stand up comedy

[@qualityvidsplanet]

First

[@ericmiller8408]

fucking damnit, Andrew. we need you.

[@generalfilms9947]

Agreed Eric Adams is a fake backstabber to New York he hasn't done anything to improve it and its such a shame because New York really deserves better

[@happios]

Voters are easily manipulated by the media.... If people had just researched into Andrew yang , he would have gotten so many more votes

[@generalfilms9947]

@@happios Agreed

[@jennifercuddy5663]

It is long past due for America to have an Asian American US President.

[@JosephDarcourt]

We are proud of you, Taiwan Parents in New York!

[@patrickchow1981]

I really hope there is a wise man like yourself being the leader of America. Peace to all nations

[@hansschwartz1480]

When will Andrew Yang speak up against systemic discrimination towards Asians in US college admissions? Meritocracy or diversity…?

[@Prawduk730]

I noticed a few haters who weren’t clapping, probably Berner and AOC supporters.

[@mjy34222]

I think I would still vote for him.

[@alm5851]

Had no idea he was a law grad! Now im motivated!

[@Riggsy_17]

Obligatory comment for the algorithm.

[@samholder196]

god such saltiness in the audience

[@brentlucke8713]

While I’m much more skeptical of Yang as a political actor than back in the campaign days… he’s definitely becoming a better speaker.

[@grantrainey4200]

could you speak on why you’re more skeptical now?

[@brentlucke8713]

@@grantrainey4200 He seesm to me to lack some commitment to initiatives he starts (ex. the HumanityForward PAC). I've also heard about some HR and culture issues in his organizations from people within them.

[@rdreeves2332]

Support The Venus Project. We can go beyond politics poverty and war.

[@veganath]

Once we have in place economies of scale & real world AI directed humanoid robots(Tesla, Boston Dynamic) then I have not doubt The Venus Project will be the only rational choice as capitalism will have met it's demise. As Eric Weinstein poignantly put it, *_“We think of capitalism as being locked in an ideological battle with socialism, but we never really saw that capitalism might be defeated by its own child - technology.”_* and so the demise of the foundational principle for the continued viability of the most successful socioeconomic system historically, capitalism, is inevitable, & that principle is *'labour for income'.*

[@leonardfreeman7218]

Great speech Andrew. Very important and motivating advice for all of us. Hoping you win another poll in the near future. Your message and leadership is timely and relevant as always.

[@CHRISPYakaKON]

👀👀

[@jiayichen6490]

so many embarrassing jokes. He is waiting for the applaus or laughter, but actually no one is laughing lol

[@adp023]

A bunch of snot nosed law school grads at columbia. Should've spoken to the NYU graduating class. I would've been pumped. Yang Gang Forever!

[@kevintse2870]

Lol it’s his alma mater.

[@keith692]

I'm sorry but this is the wrong crowd... it's a crowd of super practical all about following the given beneficial path for themselves crowd

[@sulljoh1]

Always nice to see Andrew speak

[@Beesmakelifegoo]

Love you. Congratulations for doing what is necessary.

[@The_Bri_Cli]

Andrew Yang is the Neo we didn't know we needed. He is a prophet.

[@veganath]

Australians for Yang 2024

[@jasonreviews]

Yes you should become President. I think you accomplished a lot already. You actually did rap song with jin. That's feat onto itself. I think you need to collab with G.U.T.S For love god do not do trap song gui gui de like the taiwanese governor.

[@reeson6998]

Yang endorsed Biden for prez (after he dropped out of the race).... Thought Biden would’ve least offered Yang a position in his administration. Can’t blame Yang for leaving the Dem party to become an independent. Hope he makes another prez run in 2024. Need a younger fresher person who has the capability to motivate ppl who are tired of the same 2 party system ...and also tired of these old geysers.

[@chengtan5598]

Andrew wish you had given your commence address to these young graduates about the problems facing America eg Racism or the 2nd Amendment of the US constitution . I am 77yrs old and spent most of my adult life in the US.

[@fibonacci112358s]

Should have run as a Republican. He would have been amazing.

[@jhuang2007]

That's sharp! This country needs him to lead with passion. Yang Gang forever!

[@gene7108]

Tough crowd.

[@dannychu2014]

Great advice Andrew! It doesn't matter if you become the next President even though it does. You already accomplished so much more than what others and even yourself expected.

[@davidyang577]

Man, tough crowd..

[@beppen227]

Andrew yangs Dad jokes were not doing so well in this crowd lol

[@MrDarshD]

Such an awesome wisdom 👏 Thank you for your work, Andrew!

[@yalelaw]

He made this commencement about him, barely recognized the graduates

[@kevintse2870]

He gave three very serious pieces of advice to them. Three pieces of advice is standard for a graduation speech.

[@bigheadrhino]

Commencement speakers are invited because of who they are, sharing their stories is more valuable to the students than speaking generically. He also did use his stories about himself to convey words of wisdom.

[@toc7olwn680]

The hate😳

[@j3enator]

Is it just me, or am I reading the body language of one particular girl in the crowd doesn't seem too enthused by Andrew Yang. 13:35 she doesn't clap and earlier in the video she seems disinterested.

[@kevintse2870]

People keep singling her out. Lots of people weren’t enthused. Especially the Asians at the end because he was challenging their entire mindset.

[@j3enator]

@@kevintse2870 That's a shame. I think Andrew Yang was great in his speech, might have spent a little too long on his campaign history, but otherwise a very good speech to share with the graduates.

[@sunnychen1805]

Mr. Yang, can you help the Chinese community in NY China Town fight off the proposed prison project?

[@kevintse2870]

His wife is helping with that.

[@angelayan8712]

Miss this guy so much. Forever yang gang

[@professorblack40]

I didn't know where else to put this but Mr. Yang, if you guys are serious about forming a third party and selecting a candidate for 2024 presidential campaign, I would definitely be interested. I'm here now as an affirmation of the potential momentum that could accrue. I can appreciate the vision, courage, and initiative of such an endeavor and it has inspired me towards becoming evermore receptive of your political philosophy believing that the politics of America could reach a new plateau of governance as a consequence of an infusion of new, innovative, and creative solutions to an ever changing nation and world.. Go for it! You have 1 vote right here

[@person-ce8cr]

He has my vote too

[@professorblack40]

@HELPLINE145 ok...lest start with this first subscribe👍. I could track Helpline 145 better now

[@professorblack40]

@HELPLINE145 This current volitile political environment may be a catalyst in opening more possibilities and the potential for garnering third party momentum after all. It's possible that the timing could be right for 2024 Please 🙏 keep in mind that some of us haven't lost our humanity, and in saying so...Palestinians are people and deserve respect, consideration and just as much of a right to live and thrive in peace and freedom ✨️ as anyone else. That's very important to some of us...just as Ukrainians have received the world's ear and consideration...otherwise, it's hypocrisy. I'm looking forward in hearing your position before I make that final decision though. I don't want to die a hypocrite 🙄😵‍💫😑😔