Cornel West on capitalism, Ukraine, and his presidential run

Cornel West on capitalism, Ukraine, and his presidential run | The Chris Hedges Report

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10 ай бұрын

Dr. Cornel West is running for president. In a wide-ranging conversation on The Chris Hedges Report, West lays out a political vision centering "the least of these." Rejecting the corporate duopoly and its two wings-a neofascist Republican party, and the neoliberal Democrats-West calls for a multiracial alliance of poor and working people against militarism, corporatism, racism, and all other forms of bigotry and oppression.
Editor's Note: Since the time this interview was recorded, Dr. Cornel West has announced his intention to seek the Green Party nomination for presidential candidate, rather than running under the People's Party.The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network.
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@raizdaither5622 10 ай бұрын

Precious Human Being! I wish your country would have the Courage to listen deeply. Thank you for all the wisdom and sharing to you both.

@Adamb87 10 ай бұрын

Cornel would be the first ever truly great President for all US citizens not just a selected few

@briannaghey-hw7hj 10 ай бұрын

100% of Americans prospered under Trump. You must be either a child, or are ignorant to real world. This guy is a SELLOUT for the Democrat party just like many of his colleagues

@peterboytRaKs 10 ай бұрын

I agree. But Wall St. won't have it.

@stairway-steeltalkironresp7595 10 ай бұрын

Easier said than done.

@Lucia-sy7le 10 ай бұрын

He certainly would be the first with a notable midline diastema. It's an indicator of spiritual proclivity.

@garrettchristensen8074 10 ай бұрын

There's never been a great U.S. President.

@frostydei5012 10 ай бұрын

I'll crawl across broken glass to vote for this man.❤❤❤

@jamesnewberry1191 9 ай бұрын

You might want to wear coveralls and knee pads. OUCH !!

@robertplatte5700 9 ай бұрын

cold beer maybe but not a politician

@JelloWasRightAboutEverything 9 ай бұрын

@robertplatte5700 a man like west that puts the working class first. Absolutely

@Starting_anew 9 ай бұрын

@@robertplatte5700 Funny they said cold beer AND politician about Dubya

@mikenorledge4110 9 ай бұрын

it's about the universal issues which Cornel West addresses really

@Maureen_Schilder 10 ай бұрын

I love you two ... the best of friends ... I watch both of you on KZbin when I feel like going to church. You are Brothers in the true sense. I wish you God Speed Dr.Cornell West in your capacity to heal America ... You are an American Treasure along with your brother Chris Hedges. Love & Prayers to you both in the days ahead.

@j.gregory6478 10 ай бұрын

I snapped out of it with RFK Jr.'s comments on Israel-Palestine & now I'm 100% in Dr. West's corner.

@alaurag3143 10 ай бұрын

I listened a second time, and I think RFKjr would be open to change on this. He’s driven by facts.

@DRS659 10 ай бұрын

@@alaurag3143 "In all of those other (middle eastern) countries it is the deliberate policy to attack and target civilians" "Israel is the ONLY democracy in the region" Can you explain how these statements by RFK jr do anything but justify American interventionism in the region please? Keeping in mind the vast majority of ME (and muslim) countries are in fact democracies how can you justify such distortions that only support the status quote and current attitude toward the region?

@seraph6758 10 ай бұрын

So long as a perspective of the iceberg is being melted, there’s room enough! 😊👍

@DRS659 10 ай бұрын

@@seraph6758 So hypothetical victories?

@stairway-steeltalkironresp7595 10 ай бұрын

The two are steeped in very similar ideologies, but Isreal is a deal breaker for most rent-a-politians.

@123Leeko 10 ай бұрын

We meet on the street a few times a month, the most honest down to earth human. Great man and candidate.

@hhheee3939 10 ай бұрын

West has my vote.

@mastropm6785 10 ай бұрын

“Vote”*

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

Cornell West is a spoiler candidate at this point, by running 3rd party he's guaranteed a loss for himself and potentially opened up spoiling the black vote for Biden. It's an absolute joke, also his foreign policy includes "Ending NATO". Okay, so he's essentially a pro-russian spoiler candidate. Got it.. What an unbelievably naive and idiotic idea. Yeah lets end the greatest defense alliance the world has ever seen for no reason at all. fuckn awesome. Also, the US can't unilaterally "END NATO" anyway. Also, furthermore, anyone who doesn't understand this most likely hasn't spent more than a few hours paying attention to what's going on in Ukraine. It's an entirely naive idea and it genuinely pisses me off that he's running and progressives are supporting him. This is how we end up with another 4 years of Trump, and if you don't think Trump or republicans are a existential risk to the country you need to have your head examined.

@singingnymph 10 ай бұрын

Please be sure you vote for him in the Primary!

@greatelephant1975 10 ай бұрын

To be honest Dr. West is the breadth of fresh air I need.

@jasonlacroix6083 10 ай бұрын

I'd say we could all use it!

@geozap4518 10 ай бұрын

If you're into morning breath at midday, afternoon, and evening -- go for it.

@vincentwyler9136 10 ай бұрын

@@geozap4518 Troll much?

@robertpearce4316 10 ай бұрын

He is an open racist. Yes breathe of fresh air. Farrakhan want to be.

@tenaciousminion8753 10 ай бұрын

He's a candidate I would consider voting for.

@karlashoultz3157 10 ай бұрын

I’ll vote for him hands down.

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

@jasonlacroix6083 10 ай бұрын

I voted for Ross, for Ralph, for Jill. We need a man like Dr. West more than ever.

@geozap4518 10 ай бұрын

A candidate for the rubber room.

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

@@jasonlacroix6083 Jesus christ....you've been an easy mark for way too long. The thing you don't realize is that none of those people would change a damn thing. They have no idea how the world works. Jill Stein is a straight up con artist.

@TheScheckig 10 ай бұрын

The cut in food stamps is really hurting me. If I didn't have family to help me out, I'd have to make an ugly choice between housing or hunger. I feel lucky at the same time that I feel guilt twisting in my guts for the less fortunate.

@marronhombre9592 10 ай бұрын

Dr Cornel West is the real deal. I am excited to chime in on this historic moment. For you my brother, the glove comes off in these crucial times. We need someone with moral fortitude and I think you are the best candidate for this important period. Our prayers been answered but the hard work is still ahead 🙏. Things are so ugly that the whole world needs you at this point. Stand strong and we'll stand with you. We got you, blessings! ... and to Professor Chris Hedges, I salute you, peace, love and respect for you Sir.

@david5544g 10 ай бұрын

Oh dear God you drama Queen... Give it a rest.

@vincentwyler9136 10 ай бұрын

@@david5544g They pay you trolls much for torpedo work?

@david5544g 10 ай бұрын

@@vincentwyler9136 Yup.

@Amistriotis 9 ай бұрын

The world needs these voices. Give him more time and exposure.

@dbrice71 10 ай бұрын

If you're a Cornell West supporter but don't vote for him because "He can't win" then any third party candidate can never win if you don't vote . Every vote matters. Any destination begins with one step.

@redbeard6669 10 ай бұрын

That's why in maine we have ranked choice voting that allows us to vote for a 3rd party candidate without feeling like we're wasting our vote. If the candidate doesn't get enough votes to really put them in the running your vote defaults to your second choice.

@ICU2HI 10 ай бұрын

@@redbeard6669 Maine is the place thank you for sharing

@redbeard6669 10 ай бұрын

@@ICU2HI here's a platform to run on... "Break the hate, HOW can we make America great again when we're fighting WITH each other, instead of fighting FOR each other"

@leamyjd1 10 ай бұрын

Voting for a third party candidate can get the party to a 5%+ share of the national vote, which opens up guaranteed space on the debate stage the next cycle and millions of dollars in FEC funding. If you are voting in a state with a 99.9% chance of it being Red or being Blue, then you are throwing away your vote by NOT voting third party.

@endliarcheats2927 10 ай бұрын

He is the only reason I'm voting.

@bigstuff52 10 ай бұрын

this smart man has got my vote...Thank you Dr West...

@odalisque111 10 ай бұрын

If Cornel west is half as good a politician as he is an orator, then the USA would turn on a dime towards Justice during his presidency. But rationally, my best hope is that his spoken poetry and his jazz riffs start to infiltrate the political conversation and stimulate the shrivelled moral roots of the "great experiment". Preach on brother Cornel! Few voices are as important , and yet as neglected as yours. A Love Supreme indeed.

@victorfernandesvieira7883 9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately being a good orator doesn't necessarily mean being a good president... See what Obama did (or didn't)... He might win a Nobel prize though, for some reason....

@juanmccoy3066 9 ай бұрын

I fully agree and relate to your concerns. My hope is he can get high enough for enough people to listen up and he can encourage solidarity and unity for the working class. America is too divided and the working class is broken. He can unite this country without even winning. And if by some miracle he does win, great! It won't be easy for him tho. He will need help. And ppl will sabotage him. But if he can disrupt this election and get people thinking and talking across the aisle then that's fantastic and that's enough for me to support him I want him to win. But I'm not naive. This isnt about actually winning. And he knows that. There is so much more at stake than a mere election. The facts are one of these old fucking boomers will win. Best case scenario they die and we end up with a slightly less incompetent Corporate Xer like DeSantis or the shill Kamala Harris. That's reality. But Cornel West can put a good enough scare into the political and ruling class. He can show them that we CAN unite and we CAN organize. And that will be enough to inspire change over time.

@shorts26 9 ай бұрын

If he's not going to do what he says don't want him in office

@odalisque111 9 ай бұрын

@juanmccoy3066 thoughtful reply, thanks. i think reasonable discourse is in limited supply these days, but unless people are too rigidly fixated, the possibilities of discourse are overdue for a comeback. There always seems to be a drive towards intolerance and jingoism, but in the end people have to talk. Suffice to say i love eloquent speakers and cornell inspires me like few others.

@Al-Rudigor 8 ай бұрын

@@shorts26well, we won't know until we vote him into office. What we do know is that red vs blue is just two sides of the same coin.

@iculus3333 10 ай бұрын

“What’s at the center of my campaign is to reintroduce America to the best of itself.” Brother West, thank you for vision, your courage, and your refusal to succumb to these attempts to divide us against one another, which would only serve to neutralize us. Your vision is genuine, and it places the future in the hands of common folk. You remind us that we have the potential to be the authors of the current moment and all moments to come. You dare us to participate in rewriting and foraging a true American dream in global terms where we all win, for this type of foraging provides meaningful, concrete social sustenance. I love you, Brother, and I love Brother Hedges as well for jamming out the jazzy discussions that you participate in together. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You certainly have my support.

@naomiruocco3994 9 ай бұрын

You wrote this beautifully and I completely agree!

@iculus3333 9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@BK-jr8ot 10 ай бұрын

I worked for Bernie and I will work for Dr West, if only to amplify his message of truth an humanity. It is a message all but drowned out by liberal oligarchal imperialism and conservative theocratic fascism.

@david5544g 10 ай бұрын

Mister Thesaurus... I don't think you even understood what the hell you just said. For a pseudo intellectual it wasn't that bad. Keep trying dumb a@@.

@begrackled 10 ай бұрын

You and me both. And we don't even have to win this time, we just have to tilt at this as windmill one more time. A battering ram always fails to breach a door... until it doesn't.

@spalm3887 10 ай бұрын

Ask him, why is he using the grifter term “enslaved Africans”. Oligarch backed blacks (OBB’s) literally created the term, to blur the lines of political/ethnic identity and he knows this.

@david5544g 10 ай бұрын

Please tell us what "conservative theocratic fascism" is... And is this fascism spelled with an F or an f? Just curious.

@Jzsons 10 ай бұрын

Bernie is a phony,he let the Democrats screw him over,he is a gutless whimp.

@rjung_ch 10 ай бұрын

A very honest human being, not a corporate shill. 🙏

@technoloverish 10 ай бұрын

Do you support people like Nick Fuentes and Steve Bannon, on the basi that they're anti-capitalism and anti-establishment?

@kevinmadden1645 9 ай бұрын

It is a little late for April Fool's day. He is a fifth- rate intellect which explains why he is a tenured professor .

@twangbarfly 8 ай бұрын

@@kevinmadden1645 Far less intelligent people have fared well.. Dubbya and Sleepy Joe for instance. Their successful bids have less to do with their intelligence than with their willingness and capacity to front the show for the elites controlling the game.

@carxenklein3642 8 ай бұрын

@@kevinmadden1645 nnnnnnnn

@LianaHappens 10 ай бұрын

It feeds a soul to hear suppressed truth spoken so frankly by these incredible men.

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

@jasonlacroix6083 10 ай бұрын

A few simple words that say so much! I could feel it in my heart when Dr. West greeted Chris. They are the type of men that should be mainstream.

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

@@jasonlacroix6083 how so you fell for a bunch of platitudes. Very high information voting right there.

@jasonlacroix6083 10 ай бұрын

@@TheNewOption you voted for a democrat.

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

@@jasonlacroix6083 and?

@Goodmanliveforever33 10 ай бұрын

Dr. West is one of the reasons I went back to college and graduated.✨📚🏆books Thank you Dr. West.

@MM-hj1gf 8 ай бұрын

Then read how he’s putting us in the hands of yte nationalist use that education hopefully

@davidwright8432 10 ай бұрын

Just to know there still are such people as both Cornel West and Chris Hedges, is an inspiration to hope - and action!

@zjedinite 9 ай бұрын

I really wish I had your optimism. But I’m wishing on the extinction of humanity. Imagine if we spread our greed and hate throughout the galaxies. Nah! We humans are parasites. I can’t see us evolving into anything better, specially in a world that truly kind souls like this fine fella can easily be erased by a hatful piece of led. Just like they did to MLK. The only people that thrive are tyrants. Sorry for being so cynical, I really hope my comment doesn’t change your perspective, I’m just a simple a hole. Don’t mind me. 🖤❤️‍🩹🖤

@mirzaalam9844 10 ай бұрын

This is the first one I got excited about since Bernie's 2016 run. I'm also glad Chris talked him into running for Green party. He's a message candidate but he's got a great one and it would be nice to have someone on the ballot that actually represents my views.

@briannaghey-hw7hj 10 ай бұрын

He will be a sell out just like Bernie and his followers did.

@austinp.5024 10 ай бұрын

The Electoral College decides the "winner". Only Republicans and Democrats are part of the Electoral College. They are not obliged to vote in line with the popular vote. That said, if Cornel West could capture enough percentage to get on the debate stage, he would gain enough support to win the popular vote, putting the Electoral College on blast to prove that we live in a democracy. But, the duopoly learned from Ross Perot getting in the debates in the 90's, and were successful at making sure Ralph Nader and Jill Stein could not make it on the debate stage for the previous 24 years. Mainstream News media is the key to getting his message out there, and they will not give him a platform. It may take getting out in the streets to demand media coverage, and ultimately, debate stage.

@stairway-steeltalkironresp7595 10 ай бұрын

@@austinp.5024 Very astute observations and analysis.

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

@@austinp.5024 How the hell would he earn enough of the vote? He is anti-NATO and pretty much pro-russia.

@cheri238 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Chris Hedges and Dr. Cornel West. ❤❤🙏❤️

@loverdeadly6128 10 ай бұрын

Cornel West is an educated and conscientious man who sees the world rationally and with a consistent moral code. He has strong grassroots credibility. He’s bold yet diplomatic. After Charlottesville he praised militant anti-fascists when few public figures would even say the word “anti-fascist.” He’s exactly the type of leader this country needs in government, exactly the kind of voice we need in electoral politics. #cornelwest2024

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

How is he being rational when his foreign policy includes "ENDING NATO". Do you have any idea how naive and utterly idiotic that sounds?

@chezronstevenson6825 10 ай бұрын

@@TheNewOptionNATO is just another way amerikkka uses to comply and control another. What good is NATO if one of its nations can fabricate and fund their own terrorism, as the US did for "never forget" day? Amerikkka needs to stop ruling for profit and begin living for We the People.

@Datharass 10 ай бұрын

@@TheNewOption You might want to do some research on what exactly it's goals are. It's not quite what you think it is and even if it was... how effective has it been?

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

@@Datharass What's goals? NATOs? It's a defense alliance that we're a part of for a reason.

@vincentwyler9136 10 ай бұрын

@@TheNewOption Still trolling? Week old account. How much are they paying you, bub?

@chervilant 10 ай бұрын

Stay safe, Brother West. You have my vote and my support.❤❤❤

@Mike-B. 10 ай бұрын

Cornel will get my vote. A Champion for Justice -- along with Chris Hedges!

@madeleineswords704 10 ай бұрын

Two intellectual giants, 🌟 Two extraordinarily and thoroughly decent human beings 💓

@SteveSmith-mw5zk 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for having Cornell on. His message and truth telling is just the medicine this country needs.

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

@TheSugmad 10 ай бұрын

I’m voting for and supporting Dr West for President because many of the things he care about and will fight for we share. We’ve heard it all before: “he don’t stand a chance” “you’re throwing away your vote” “a vote for a third party is a vote for Trump”(under the delusion that they would vote Biden if they didn’t vote third party). The Corporate Democratic Party’s lies and fake promises just won’t fly this time. Enough is enough. It’s time for all Americans who believe as Dr West believes to fight the impossible fight in the face of overwhelming opposition with nothing to hold on to but the knowledge that our cause is noble and just, and inclusive of all Americans who have been left out of this current system.

@spalm3887 10 ай бұрын

But why is he saying “enslaved Africans”. That’s a grifter term.

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

@@TheSugmad foolish as hell.

@david5544g 10 ай бұрын

Are you talking about penicillin?

@TAMISHA710 10 ай бұрын

"Reintroduce America to the best of itself". I hear you Dr. West. I hear you.

@fionaetienne1693 9 ай бұрын

Amen

@zjedinite 9 ай бұрын

I loved when he said that as well. 😊

@beyond12021 9 ай бұрын

🙏

@77Creation 9 ай бұрын

Talk is cheap. He has no chance of winning. The best statement to make is to vote blue no matter who, not vote for whoever gives professorial speeches. Then again, I remember how badly Jill Stein surely lost and what that did to the country.

@lisacerka2178 8 ай бұрын

I'm smelling a troll... Just saying... imagine what if we the people, who elect our government officials, joined changing our future and those of our children? It may appear hopeless, however I believe we have the power as citizens of America

@josephschaumberg4136 10 ай бұрын

Thanks to Cornell West for having the courage to run.

@kingjefferson5677 9 ай бұрын

I would give him my vote

@timbutler6447 9 ай бұрын

@@tobiusgrove Help get him on the ballot in your state

@julieschliesmann7682 10 ай бұрын

Amen. Abolishing poverty!!!!! I am voting for Cornell West.

@thesaurusrext 10 ай бұрын

This was great. I think the play here is protect Cornel West at all costs.

@Davieboy-dovbear 9 ай бұрын

WHAT???? ... I thought the supreme court has done away with aBfirmative action?

@garyross2751 9 ай бұрын

I agree, he must be protected at all cost. We can and will provide extra security anytime in the Chicago metro area ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@garyross2751 9 ай бұрын

love my brother ❤

@garyross2751 9 ай бұрын

They have started tagging poor people, and reduced poor people just on the streets, lots of people just gone, yes everyone ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@garyross2751 9 ай бұрын

Bill and Hillary were at Trump and melania's

@peterodonnell4404 10 ай бұрын

Oh, to imagine a world in which the likes of Dr. Cornel West could become President of the United States. What a marvelous man!

@Amadeus8484 9 ай бұрын

If they can stop George McGovern they can stop him. If not they would JFK him. The whole point Dr. Cornel running is in hope of getting the message across that the Duopoly benefits none of the voters. I don't think it will work but I am glad he is doing it.

@DRourk 9 ай бұрын

We already had a black communist in office.

@user-vp1vl6yp9t 9 ай бұрын

Albert Einstein: The definition of democracy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

@DRourk 9 ай бұрын

@@user-vp1vl6yp9t He didn't say that, nor the other similar thing he's often credited with. Also, that's not the real definition of either.

@user-vp1vl6yp9t 9 ай бұрын

@@DRourk democracy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

@stairway-steeltalkironresp7595 10 ай бұрын

As a guerrilla journalist, and political theorist, l will be tuned in. I sent the link to several individuals, who's insights l respect. Let us hope brother West speaks a brand of truth, that has gone missing, in American politics, government and media. *Steel Talk*

@howtosober 10 ай бұрын

People wanting to hear from Dr. West: Revolutionary Blackout Network and Sabby Sabs both had wonderful, long interviews with him this and last week (over 1.5 hours each), and Bad Faith with Briahna Joy Gray had him on for a long one last night. RBN arranged to have West on the show every two weeks to drill down on individual issues and policy proposals, beginning June 28.

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

@jasonlacroix6083 10 ай бұрын

@@howtosober men like these should be mainstream. It's disturbing that they're not.

@NotAPacifist825 10 ай бұрын

@@howtosober thank you

@foipa1 10 ай бұрын

Get him into the Presidential debates!

@2breal673 10 ай бұрын

The more I hear from Dr. West, the more I believe he may be able to pull it off. He has the ability to explain the situation to all, which can create a mass movement. His sincerity of love, unlike Corey Booker, can also be a game changer that is more likely to solidify and stabilize a long-term paradigm shift.

@survivormary1126 10 ай бұрын

Yes, Corey Booker is a real puke fest. Voted against us for Medical while taking $$$ from Big Pharma. GAG

@technoloverish 10 ай бұрын

West has has praised both Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump. Also, he's worked with some pretty far-right evangelicals. He just uses a lot of buzzwords, but isn't necessarily all that progressive

@survivormary1126 10 ай бұрын

@@technoloverish You wouldn't happen to have a link for that would you. I've always liked him but find it difficult to listen to him. Seems like he drones on, or maybe it's just me.

@technoloverish 10 ай бұрын

@@survivormary1126 Unfortunately, KZbin tends to delete comments with link, but yeah, if ur interested, I'd definitely research more about it:)

@MultiJevens 9 ай бұрын

@@technoloverish He's really trying to fight against this type of blue vs red jingoism. Both Ron Desantis & Donald Trump have done praise worthy things.

@jamesmccormick875 10 ай бұрын

He had my vote the second he announced running for President. Can you imagine how much good he could do!

@DennisMerwood-xk8wp 10 ай бұрын

No, I can't imagine, I know. He will do absolutely NO GOOD. He is a racist.

@danielschaeffer1294 10 ай бұрын

If he runs, he’ll take votes from Biden. That means four more years of Trump.

@maryhalverson5713 10 ай бұрын

Yes! He could do good and also right a lot of wrongs.

@DennisMerwood-xk8wp 10 ай бұрын

@@maryhalverson5713 That is a "claim" Mary, not a "fact". And of course, the goofy professor will get

@maryhalverson5713 10 ай бұрын

@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp It's the 2 party system that's been wasting our time, not a well spoken educated brainiac like Cornel West. He's bringing vital issues to the forefront and will implement much needed change, whether through victory or endorsement.

@gregariouslyme9492 10 ай бұрын

He needs to be on the presidential debates.

@Drjulie804 10 ай бұрын

He'd put the others to shame.

@marimbadearco 9 ай бұрын

Yes. Like Bernie he should present himself as a Dem. and then they have to deal with him. This path he just gets dismissed.

@karenmurphy9111 9 ай бұрын

@@marimbadearcoPresenting himself as a Dem is a dead end.The Super Delegates will screw him. Also the Dem party does what they want with no consequences that was already established in court. They'Il rig it against him just like they did Bernie. HIS ONLY CHANCE IS AN OUTSIDE PARTY. RFK Jr. is in for a rude awakening unless he is already planning on switching to the Libertarian leader soon.

@private9207 9 ай бұрын

@@marimbadearco any single US Citizen supporting Marxism and or Bernie Sanders is a raw anti-American. You haven't heard? Grow up. #kjb #notademocracy #thechamp

@giftedgypsy 10 ай бұрын

I thought I'd never put my energy into another presidential campaign, but I'll join CW, Chris Hedges, Kshama Sawant and many many others to work for this one. #CornelWest2024

@stairway-steeltalkironresp7595 10 ай бұрын

He has tangential mass appeal, from the many noteworthy movements, and individuals he has worked with.

@olorin1710 10 ай бұрын

I know I will volunteering in my region, morong basin communities, San Bernardino County, California.

@TheNewOption 10 ай бұрын

@spalm3887 10 ай бұрын

Ask him, why is he using the grifter term “enslaved Africans”. Oligarch backed blacks (OBB’s) literally created the term, to blur the lines of political/ethnic identity and he knows this.

@mikespector2 10 ай бұрын

So your want to help Trump become president again ? Institute total fascism here?

@birbluv9595 10 ай бұрын

Dr. West is so inspiring. Abolish poverty and homelessness and injustice. Only someone like him can break us out of the death grip corporate capitalism has on the American public. I wish him the best of luck in going right into the heart of white America with his common sense and passion. I’ve felt depressed about the whole American situation until hearing him talk here. His optimism is contagious. What he says about Black music is gold.

@DirkusTurkess 10 ай бұрын

So kill the poor and homeless?

@deeznutz8320 10 ай бұрын

What he says about black men are needed for a society is fucking delusional😂 And white America? Foh Blacks need to stop seeing murder as a national past time

@technoloverish 10 ай бұрын

He talks a good talk, but he's also praised both Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, and even Ronald Reagan. He's also worked with a lot of conservative evangelical Christians

@saskk2290 9 ай бұрын

@@technoloverishcan you source? Cornel has the ability to sound cordial while also lambasting these people.

@knobtata836 9 ай бұрын

You’re absolutely correct. He is an honest and good man, but he is very confused. It would be dangerous for people to follow the path to solution he proposes. He is very mislead by mass propaganda and hasn’t sorted out the truth from the lies. I sense he’s got no knowledge of economics, economic history, world history and more

@Goodmanliveforever33 10 ай бұрын

Dr. West is so real he keeps real. He really care about working class, poor, women's rights, less fortunate. Yes!

@UnopinionatedBystander2393 9 ай бұрын

I do too. Does that make me qualified to be a Dem candidate that will beat trump???

@halimaalhiane9284 8 ай бұрын

Yes

@UnopinionatedBystander2393 8 ай бұрын

@@halimaalhiane9284 I realized the answer right after I hit send. Lol

@David-si9pi 7 ай бұрын

He should be for black Americans, not other races, that why i'm not voting for him

@UnopinionatedBystander2393 7 ай бұрын

@@David-si9pi Sorry Russian propaganda person.

@Iraia_Roberts 10 ай бұрын

If I we're an American, I'd vote for this dude. He's awesome man. It wouldn't matter if he was up against the might of Democrats or Republicans, he sounds true to the people. Vote this guy in. He's good for the USA and the 🌎 😊😊

@propheticministry240 8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!

@cutwagman 8 ай бұрын

There are so many bad people in prisons that can NEVER be rehabilitated but this guy will have you believe otherwise. This guy is a nut job. 19:30

@user-mc5nb5ez9r 10 ай бұрын

Great moralistic and inspirational minds we all should emulate. Their vision of America is a call to save us and the world from the current corrupt, greedy and unjust political system fueled by psychopathic billionaire class. Thank you Chris and Cornel. It's always a pleasure listening to both of you and you have my support.

@deeznutz8320 10 ай бұрын

Just say Jews you coward

@cheri238 10 ай бұрын

❤

@rbj5767 7 ай бұрын

❣️⚡🙏💫✨

@hippieswereright 8 ай бұрын

Peace be with Brothers West and Hedges. We’re grateful for them more than words can tell.

@Pentode3000 10 ай бұрын

I can't imagine a better president then Cornel West. I hope you Chris join the campaign. This is so big for one man that he needs every support he can get and form a winning team to blow the system away.

@likuidmethod 9 ай бұрын

Wow! What an engaging streak of critical thoughts this man puts together. He never relents on the intellectual, moral and historical gas pedal. He's the perfect candidate!

@JDHURF 10 ай бұрын

"There is no arguing with fascism; we must destroy it, because fascism and capitalism are the same thing." - Buenaventura Durruti

@paulray494 10 ай бұрын

this is a catalyst for change. keep pushing to overturn the duopoly’s hold on our politics.

@aled8127 10 ай бұрын

Good news for a change I am very excited that Dr. West is running for the presidency. I have read one of his books: Democracy today.

@Goodgrief7811 10 ай бұрын

This man brings tears to my eyes so much love for people. Everyone deserves basic social needs.💜

@geozap4518 10 ай бұрын

Can you tell West to loan me 108, 000 dollars.

@david5544g 10 ай бұрын

His only strategy is to get you emotionally worked up because he thinks you're stupid... You don't notice but it seems to have worked you simple person.

@EwanCummins 10 ай бұрын

I'd rather have West in the White House than Biden, and I'm to the right of Trump.

@david5544g 10 ай бұрын

@@EwanCummins Neither will make it... West wont get two percent of the vote and Biden would lose in a high school debate club. Take care man.

@EwanCummins 10 ай бұрын

@@david5544g Biden could lose a debate to a chatbot. The man is senile. West certainly won't top 2% of the vote. I agree. I expect he would debate well, but he simply will never be elected to high office. He's too critical of powerful business interests and he's far too outspoken about Palestine.

@pottedrodenttube 10 ай бұрын

It's hard to refute this man's words, the Empire will try to dismiss him outright before they attack him.

@viclavar9298 7 ай бұрын

The attack has already begun... scrutiny on debts, back taxes, and child support.

@NessaAlice1 10 ай бұрын

I wasn't going to vote ever again after 2016 but I am going to pull for him ❤ I just signed up on his website and I have also switch my political party to Green Party. I'm so excited to have someone who speaks the truth. Even if he doesn't win, the education being spoken will be spread and hopefully learned amongst the people. Let's go 🙌💯

@singingnymph 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Everyone voting for him in the Green Party primary will make huge waves.

@Userpqvqyvt 8 ай бұрын

@singingnymph oh yeah, he will draw enough votes from the Democrats. Donald Trump wins easy.

@IX_Taali 8 ай бұрын

SAME!!! At this point if trump and biden were my only options, i wasnt going to chose. I will run to the polls when voting if this man is on the ballot. We need to come together.. we are all on the same side, and the parties divide us. :)

@AI.InvestIQ 10 ай бұрын

This guy is a jewel, the world needs an American president like him, Wish I could vote for him.

@christopherbettridge5983 10 ай бұрын

I love this guy. I almost wish I was American just so I could vote for him!

@Goodgrief7811 10 ай бұрын

It’s definitely an honor 💜

@idontlikeit.7822 10 ай бұрын

Outstanding interaction. Thank you so much for bringing intelligent discourse to an incredibly dismal American political landscape

@edwardsexby3402 10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear Dr. West is trying to secure the Green nomination. It's always uplifting to hear him. Wish he was standing here in the U.K.!

@michelelee1876 10 ай бұрын

Love this! Love this conversation. Much Gratitude

@solidaritytime3650 10 ай бұрын

I'm voting for Cornel in my state of Kentucky whether he's on the ballot or not!

@singingnymph 10 ай бұрын

We can help Dr. West get on the ballot in the general by helping make sure he wins the Green Primary.

@joshuagharis9017 9 ай бұрын

Yess yess!

@TheGovernmentSwamp 8 ай бұрын

I could listen to Dr. West speak for hours. His soul is pure gold.

@rbj5767 7 ай бұрын

❣️⚡🙏💫✨

@littlepersiancat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Chris for having brother Dr West and giving him the platform and uninterrupted time to discuss topics on your show

@propheticministry240 8 ай бұрын

AMEN! THANK GOD!

@boombot934 10 ай бұрын

Looking forward to DEBATES! 😊Thank❤🌹🙏 you, Chris and Cornell West!

@chrishansen2100 10 ай бұрын

The debates arent happening

@HominisLupis 9 ай бұрын

What a man. That goes for both of these gentlemen.

@topherdalrymple6535 10 ай бұрын

Yes. Im all in. Thank you Prof. Cornell West for your courage and commitment. We are with You.

@CosmicDesignz 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I would love for their to be a possibility in this country for ANY 3rd party candidate to rise. Reality is we live in a two party government that pretends to dislike each other but both share the common interest of PROFITS OVER PEOPLE.

@Viciousotk1 10 ай бұрын

He is really a genius compared to most us presidents.

@nikolamilicevic1040 9 ай бұрын

thats not high bar lol

@theobservationsreal3291 10 ай бұрын

It doesn't get realer than this man, hope he does well in the elections if I was US I'd vote

@bryansmith9231 10 ай бұрын

You are the few that make those of the Christian faith look like religion is not a whorehouse. So God bless both of you for being true and thank you for being real.

@bigdaz7272 10 ай бұрын

Cornel is such an awesome human being. Much love from Empires loyal Yappy Dog the UK. Solidarity. That was over way way too quick, needed at least an Hour, where is the rest?

@shinehy403 10 ай бұрын

Dr. West is a truth seeker, and the issues he brings forth are imperative elements to the very foundations of our society, yet they have been continually excluded from political narratives for far too long. Thank you Dr. West, for being a courageous voice of reason, guided by loving spirit, during these treacherous times.

@threeforks7792 10 ай бұрын

At the very least we will hear more from Dr. West in the coming year and the truths about the American Empire, like it or not. Chris is absolutely right. Dr. West has no chance against the corporate stablishment, but at least he can give voice to the poor and marginalized. It would be my hope that every person who works paycheck to paycheck (most of us) would vote for Dr. West and make a very strong statement about how sick and tired we are of being sick and tired.

@treefrog3349 10 ай бұрын

Isn't it refreshing to hear a presidential candidate talk about moral truths in a passionate and compassionate way? Dr. West's combination of a brilliant mind and a compassionate heart is almost the antitheses of the type of self-serving politicians that now inhabit capitol Hill.

@ungratefulninja4535 10 ай бұрын

Much love & respect to Dr. West, C. Hedges & people of conscience.

@conorknapp6764 9 ай бұрын

I’ve only been on this planet for 26 years but every presidential vote I’ve ever cast has been done begrudgingly and as a moral compromise. Dr. West is the first candidate I can wholeheartedly put myself behind, both as an individual and as an American. Let’s work together to make it happen people!

@bluejay3536 9 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more with your view on Dr. Cornel West, my vote is already set up and I won't give a second thought to stand by him. The problem : The powerful mainstream media will not waste a single second to start demonizing Dr. Cornel West as soon as he gives some signs of posing a barrier for the two traditional parties to keep spreading their nasty sickening rethoric that everyone is already familiar with. That's the issue.

@harryhoudini7621 9 ай бұрын

❤

@nickolausmcconnell2664 9 ай бұрын

I think the only president I would've have voted for shamelessly if I was old enough to it would have been Obama. People can say what they want about him, but culturally so many massive, important changes happened. I was a big Supporter of Andrew Yang last time, but the DNC kept burying him every chance they had.

@jwjames6891 9 ай бұрын

I have voted for 50 years, always 3rd party. I encourage you to follow your instincts about voting. People will disparage you and blame you when there are problems but voting should not be a moral compromise. Well-said.

@richardsawicki8521 9 ай бұрын

@@nickolausmcconnell2664Barak Obama pulled off some underhanded shit "under cover of blackness"! Dr.West was NOT a fan and called him out for the two-faced "Wall Street Tool" he was !

@deang2914 10 ай бұрын

What a truly wonderful, beautiful and true intro by them both

@sheemakarp6424 10 ай бұрын

When he speaks, he not only clearly presents his position but also includes a full syllabus to educate you! The references to all the thinkers & activists who built & support the platform on which he runs lifted my educator heart. Here is a way that is truly inclusive. Listen carefully. 🙏🏽❤️✌🏽

@haniagha404 10 ай бұрын

Amazing interview!! Great job Chris and Go CW! ☮️ 🎶⚖️

@jumpkickman1993 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad he switched parties thank you so much chris for talking him into this

@salc781 10 ай бұрын

Much respect for Dr. West and Chris Hedges

@micnorton9487 10 ай бұрын

Cornel West is the only guy who's laying down the real world focus that's necessary to understand the Corporation and how to destroy Wall Street before it destroys us...

@andrewphoenix3609 7 ай бұрын

Think again, he's been captured by the anti trump hysteria. Rather than capturing trump voters that want to push back against the permanent state, Cornel just dropped his pants to get a ticket with Biden. What a waste!! 😞

@carefree.0123 9 ай бұрын

Definitely has me thinking about coming out to vote again for the first time in years

@jamesmarchetti3286 10 ай бұрын

Great Video !!! I totally agree with everything that he says !!! And don't if he will get very far but in these times His Voice needs to be heard !!!

@pitchforkharp 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, gentlemen. Make sure this is not the last time we see you both in conversation during this campaign.

@MR-tn5kv 9 ай бұрын

Finally an intelligent, humanistic candidate with integrity and sophistication of thought. A breath of fresh air to be able to vote for someone worthy of votes instead of having to vote for the lesser of two evils! 🙌🏽

@propheticministry240 8 ай бұрын

YOU ARE SO RIGHT!

@rbj5767 7 ай бұрын

❣️⚡🙏💫✨

@scrappylor 10 ай бұрын

Just by sharing your vision , Cornel West , you have started a positive wave . Hi from Canada . I really hope you can be heard in the debates .Humanity needs this voice !

@cheri238 10 ай бұрын

I agree 💯

@Red-Iceberg 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely incredible flow fellas❤❤❤ Great minds think alike😊

@mattuldriks4216 10 ай бұрын

So much respect for you and your guest.

@nicko9690 9 ай бұрын

It will be an absolute pleasure to vote for this man.

@Famgetdacam 8 ай бұрын

Same here

@miahsaint-georges 8 ай бұрын

Exactement!

@JimiHL 8 ай бұрын

Wasted vote. A vote for West is de facto a vote for Trumpism. Are you looking forward to Fascism?

@Ho11is2Ho11ywood 8 ай бұрын

@@JimiHL That lesser of the 2 evils nonsense is why we are where we are. Choosing between a senile old fart with a horrible track record and a criminl aspiring dictator. Make people WORK for your vote!

@user-vp1vl6yp9t 8 ай бұрын

Albert Einstein: The definition of democracy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

@NWKBricks1 10 ай бұрын

As usual, excellent work. Chris never disappoints!

@ryanchicago6028 10 ай бұрын

"The condition of truth is the voice of the suffering". Amen to that! Best to you and be safe!

@mikeborrelli193 10 ай бұрын

Please explain in your best layman's terms what that even means..

@ryanchicago6028 10 ай бұрын

@@mikeborrelli193 It simply means that the suffering - the poor and mistreated - need to be heard before any truth can come into being in the minds of the people.

@mikeborrelli193 10 ай бұрын

@@ryanchicago6028 But your interpretation is a demonstrably untrue statement. Plenty of truths can be known by the people without first having to listen to the poor or mistreated..

@fionaetienne1693 9 ай бұрын

I love his optimism ❤

@GrandmaCathy 10 ай бұрын

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 10 ай бұрын

He has my vote.

@michelenix1562 10 ай бұрын

I had to pull out my DICTIONARY!😂❤ Dr. West is AMAZING! WE NEED HIS WISDOM!

@allandart20 10 ай бұрын

Always enjoyed Dr Wests interviews, I hope and pray we all can make this happen, for the sake of the planet if nothing else. God bless you both peace brothers.

@johncannizzaro9685 10 ай бұрын

Chris Hedges is an angel . He brings truth and humanity to a moral starving world.

@EmmettHenderson-hf1zm 10 ай бұрын

Yes I love him.

@tylerjones448 9 ай бұрын

cornel running gives me a glimmer of optimism i did not expect. i hope this is the perfect storm for the perfect candidate to achieve the impossible.

@richkostanski5622 9 ай бұрын

I honestly am shocked ,how intelligent this man is.shows you how the media pulles the wool over our eyes.

@mattbba8451 10 ай бұрын

Everyone is asking him the same questions. It doesn't matter if we like him. But he doesn't get very flustered or offended. I really hope he has the ability to question power when it is cornering him and trying to force him to become one of them.