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

[@raizdaither5622]

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.

[@Maureen_Schilder]

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.

[@cheri238]

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

[@Amistriotis]

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

[@marronhombre9592]

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.

[@joec5544g]

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

[@vincentwyler9136]

@@joec5544g They pay you trolls much for torpedo work?

[@joec5544g]

@@vincentwyler9136 Yup.

[@topherdalrymple6535]

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

[@greatelephant1975]

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

[@jasonlacroix6083]

I'd say we could all use it!

[@geozap4518]

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

[@vincentwyler9136]

@@geozap4518 Troll much?

[@robertpearce4316]

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

[@madeleineswords704]

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

[@bigstuff52]

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

[@abelflores1593]

You got my vote my brother

[@Goodmanliveforever33]

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

[@MM-hj1gf]

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

[@mirzaalam9844]

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]

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

[@stairway-steeltalkironresp7595]

@@austinp.5024 Very astute observations and analysis.

[@TheNewCoalition]

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.

[@TheNewCoalition]

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

[@lonelycubicle]

I heard Cornel on DemocracyNow explain why he was with a party that’s not even able to be on the ballot in most states (forgot why). Am glad he switched to Green. How did Chris convince Cornel to switch?

[@idontlikeit.7822]

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

[@TheScheckig]

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.

[@Itiswhatitis801]

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

[@giftedgypsy]

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]

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

[@olorin1710]

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

[@TheNewCoalition]

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.

[@spalm3887]

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]

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

[@iculus3333]

“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]

You wrote this beautifully and I completely agree!

[@iculus3333]

Thank you.

[@harryunderthere123]

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

[@stairway-steeltalkironresp7595]

I shared a ride to Laguardia airport with him, very insightful individual.

[@TheNewCoalition]

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.

[@cheri238]

❤

[@Adamb87]

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

[@briannaghey-hw7hj]

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]

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

[@stairway-steeltalkironresp7595]

Easier said than done.

[@Lucia-sy7le]

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

[@garrettchristensen8074]

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

[@littlepersiancat]

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

[@propheticministry240]

AMEN! THANK GOD!

[@conorknapp6764]

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]

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.

[@Infoagemage]

❤

[@nickolausmcconnell2664]

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]

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]

​@@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 !

[@foipa1]

Get him into the Presidential debates!

[@j.gregory6478]

🙏

[@leivabernie]

This is all I want to see boy

[@stairway-steeltalkironresp7595]

His insight and intellect would change the temperature in the room.

[@mastropm6785]

There actually won’t be debates. The establishment is fully behind Biden and it’ll be him or someone like Newsom, those are the options you’ll have. Personally, if it’s between biden and trump I’ll vote for trump, not that it matters from NY and with the Electoral college existing, but Biden or Newsom or Harris will walk us into WW3 and I wont accept that.

[@mastropm6785]

@@justmyopinion9883There won’t be debates. Also, there won’t be an option from the Dems outside of an extreme establishment choice. So the most they’ll do is give you Newsom or Harris on the ballot and many of us independents will be forced to vote trump to avoid WW3.

[@davidwright8432]

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

[@zjedinite]

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. 🖤❤️‍🩹🖤

[@michelelee1876]

Love this! Love this conversation. Much Gratitude

[@NessAlice]

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]

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

[@Userspice4275]

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

[@IX_Taali]

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. :)

[@MargiePargiePudnPie]

He makes so much sense. Completely. Period.

[@LianaHappens]

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

[@TheNewCoalition]

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.

[@jasonlacroix6083]

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.

[@TheNewCoalition]

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

[@jasonlacroix6083]

@@TheNewCoalition you voted for a democrat.

[@TheNewCoalition]

@@jasonlacroix6083 and?

[@Khello-d3y]

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]

Just say Jews you coward

[@cheri238]

❤

[@rbj5767]

❣️⚡🙏💫✨

[@SteveSmith-mw5zk]

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

[@TheNewCoalition]

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.

[@TheSugmad]

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]

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

[@TheNewCoalition]

@@TheSugmad foolish as hell.

[@joec5544g]

Are you talking about penicillin?

[@NWKBricks1]

As usual, excellent work. Chris never disappoints!

[@Red-Iceberg]

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

[@rjung_ch]

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

[@technoloverish]

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

[@kevinmadden1645]

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]

@@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]

@@kevinmadden1645 nnnnnnnn

[@odalisque111]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@odalisque111]

@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]

​@@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.

[@boombot934]

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

[@chrishansen2100]

The debates arent happening

[@dawndid5972]

Flexible not yielding like water - 💧 this is the feature of a great leader. Thanks Mr. West and all the best to you on your way up the ladder. I admire the ferocity you employ in the face of taboo issues. Thanks for your courage in the face of so much hype and petty tactics in political arena.

[@hippieswereright]

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

[@stairway-steeltalkironresp7595]

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]

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.

[@TheNewCoalition]

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.

[@jasonlacroix6083]

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

[@NotAPacifist825]

​@@howtosober thank you

[@dbrice71]

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]

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]

@@redbeard6669 Maine is the place thank you for sharing

[@redbeard6669]

@@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]

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]

He is the only reason I'm voting.

[@loverdeadly6128]

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

[@TheNewCoalition]

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]

​@@TheNewCoalitionNATO 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]

@@TheNewCoalition 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?

[@TheNewCoalition]

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

[@vincentwyler9136]

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

[@mattuldriks4216]

So much respect for you and your guest.

[@likuidmethod]

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!

[@Tamisha7]

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

[@fionaetienne1693]

Amen

[@zjedinite]

I loved when he said that as well. 😊

[@beyond12021]

🙏

[@77Creation]

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]

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

[@paulray494]

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

[@frostydei5012]

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

[@jamesnewberry1191]

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

[@robertplatte5700]

cold beer maybe but not a politician

[@JelloWasRightAboutEverything]

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

[@Starting_anew]

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

[@mikenorledge4110]

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

[@YouSaidWhat19]

Thank you Mr. Hedges for all the vital information that you share.

[@Downwiththejones]

Great job as always Chris! Love you Cornel!

[@cheri238]

I love them both!!!❤

[@2breal673]

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]

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

[@technoloverish]

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]

@@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]

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

[@MultiJevens]

@@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.

[@Mike-B.]

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

[@josephschaumberg4136]

Thanks to Cornell West for having the courage to run.

[@kingjefferson5677]

I would give him my vote

[@timbutler6447]

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

[@deang2914]

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

[@nicko9690]

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

[@Famgetdacam]

Same here

[@JimiHL]

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

[@Ho11is2Ho11ywood]

@@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!

[@一个说话大声的中国人]

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

[@Epic_Utopia]

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

[@julieschliesmann7682]

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

[@peterodonnell4404]

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]

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]

We already had a black communist in office.

[@一个说话大声的中国人]

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

[@DRourk]

@@一个说话大声的中国人 He didn't say that, nor the other similar thing he's often credited with. Also, that's not the real definition of either.

[@一个说话大声的中国人]

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

[@christinemartin141]

Listening to Cornel speak, made me cry. Respect to a good man! ❤

[@TheGovernmentSwamp]

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

[@rbj5767]

❣️⚡🙏💫✨

[@birbluv9595]

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]

So kill the poor and homeless?

[@deeznutz8320]

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]

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]

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

[@knobtata836]

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

[@jamesmccormick875]

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

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

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

[@danielschaeffer1294]

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

[@maryhalverson5713]

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

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

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

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@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.

[@aled8127]

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.

[@mattchew6426]

I truly believe that Dr. West can shake up the political system as long as he continues to speak truth to power...

[@HominisLupis]

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

[@Streetsvillainy]

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

[@Davieboy-dovbear]

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

[@garyross2751]

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

[@garyross2751]

love my brother ❤

[@garyross2751]

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

[@garyross2751]

Bill and Hillary were at Trump and melania's

[@j.gregory6478]

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

[@alaurag3143]

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

[@DRS659]

@@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]

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

[@DRS659]

@@seraph6758 So hypothetical victories?

[@stairway-steeltalkironresp7595]

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

[@CosmicDesignz]

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.

[@narlywaves2371]

Duh..... But, there's also other real issues that divide and effects people's lives other than profits. There's real differences on cultural things.

[@fionaetienne1693]

I love his optimism ❤

[@scrappylor]

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]

I agree 💯

[@tenaciousminion8753]

He's a candidate I would consider voting for.

[@karlashoultz3157]

I’ll vote for him hands down.

[@TheNewCoalition]

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.

[@jasonlacroix6083]

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

[@geozap4518]

A candidate for the rubber room.

[@TheNewCoalition]

@@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.

[@christopherbettridge]

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

[@Goodgrief7811]

It’s definitely an honor 💜

[@allandart20]

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.

[@nash984954]

Thanks, Chris, Prof West, you too are the best.

[@deo864]

I never get tired of Cornel West.

[@tomlehr861]

His 5 wives did

[@gregariouslyme9492]

He needs to be on the presidential debates.

[@Drjulie804]

He'd put the others to shame.

[@marimbadearco]

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]

​@@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]

@@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

[@chervilant]

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

[@Pentode3000]

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.

[@teresamaxwell9602]

Thank you very much for the enlightening viewpoints of Dr. Cornel West and his courageous-promising presidential run. God bless him! And other black scholars to be BOLD as lions-lawkeepers makers NOT breakers. Thanks again.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@hakukuze7947]

Imagine if we had people like these two intelligent, compassionate, and brilliant leading us. Sadly the system has evolved to prevent this.

[@solidaritytime3650]

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

[@singingnymph]

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

[@joshuagharis9017]

Yess yess!

[@ungratefulninja4535]

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

[@debrobaz1]

I love this man. Been following him for years and years.

[@threeforks7792]

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.

[@p5rsona]

love this man, such a beacon in todays time

[@sheemakarp6424]

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. 🙏🏽❤️✌🏽

[@Iraia_Roberts]

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]

THANK YOU!

[@wheelie642]

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

[@Goodmanliveforever33]

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

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

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

[@halimaalhiane9284]

Yes

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

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

[@David-si9pi]

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

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

@@David-si9pi Sorry Russian propaganda person.

[@carefree.0123]

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

[@adamjohnson286]

I went back and watched this with the legendary Professor Cornel West. I've always appreciated his articulate opposition to U.S. imperialism, the war on drugs and mass incarceration, and corporate power, as well as his general love and unity vibe.

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

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 !!!

[@salc781]

Much respect for Dr. West and Chris Hedges

[@BK-jr8ot]

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.

[@joec5544g]

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]

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]

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.

[@joec5544g]

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

[@Jzsons]

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

[@richkostanski5622]

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

[@MR-tn5kv]

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]

YOU ARE SO RIGHT!

[@rbj5767]

❣️⚡🙏💫✨

[@Goodgrief7811]

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

[@geozap4518]

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

[@joec5544g]

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]

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

[@joec5544g]

@@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]

@@joec5544g 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.

[@themanwnoname3454]

Always have time to hear out Dr. West- love his writing too 🗽🥂

[@hhheee3939]

West has my vote.

[@mastropm6785]

“Vote”*

[@TheNewCoalition]

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]

Please be sure you vote for him in the Primary!

[@shinehy403]

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.

[@gertrudebuck366]

“TO REINTRODUCE AMERICANS TO THE VERY BEST OF ITSELF!”

[@bigdaz7272]

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?

[@theobservationsreal3291]

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

[@tylerjones448]

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.

[@jjrussG35]

The level of respect he has for anyone whether he agrees or disagrees with deserves a hat tilt. Referring to everyone as a brother or sister no matter their ideology

[@Viciousotk1]

He is really a genius compared to most us presidents.

[@nikolamilicevic1040]

thats not high bar lol