Economic Update: State Senator And Socialist - Interview with Kristen Gonzalez (NY State Senator)

[EU S14 E25] State Senator And Socialist
In this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff discusses the rise of the Chinese car industry, the struggle between employers vs employees over in-person vs remote workplaces, and the US military's anti-vax program in the Philippines as part of the US-China Cold War that is already underway. In the second half of our program, we interview Kristen Gonzalez, New York State Senator, District 59, on progressives winning elections.
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[@angelicafrancisco3943]

Thank you so much Professor Wolff !! Kristen is a breath of fresh air . Thank you for having her on your show . I enjoyed it very much .

[@AlanDavidDoane]

My God, we could use a million more young leaders like Ms. Gonzalez. Thank you for giving her a platform to tell her story and spread the word, Prof. Wolff.

[@lightknight876]

But then the world would be a better place and the life of average citizens would improve. That's not good for profit. Lol...

[@naturallaw1733]

@@lightknight876 aaah thee Contradictions of Crapitalism... 🤕

[@Marxist2]

Kristen is awesome!!! We need more Kristens all over the U.S.in every part of this government.

[@hangerq5735]

She is what the political establishment is frightened of.

[@oscarg7460]

Viva Kristen Gonzalez!

[@richardbryanesq]

I am in New York State Senator Gonzales’ district and looking forward to this conversation.

[@holaforistas]

Me too.

[@cheri238]

⁉️

[@ayaxresendiz3749]

Thank R.w. your diagnostic is impeccable!

[@daviddipasquale5479]

This interview is so inspiring. Ms Gonzales I believe can melt a mountain of political cynicism. May more younger people be inspired to have an impact, while resisting being corrupted.

[@ayaxresendiz3749]

He is the finest 😊😊😊!

[@lars277]

Our plutocracy is shrinking. Is anyone surprised? I am not. The billionaire and corporate plutocratic donors keep taking more and more off the table here in America. The robber baron donors are not interested in America in the global economy. They just want more and more. They will lead this nation into the cesspool of third world. This is what happens when we allowed the billionaire/corporate own and operate our governments, our economies, our media, and our whole society.

[@theboyisnotright6312]

This is what fascism is! Or you could call it a Plutocracy. You can't call America a republic or democracy😢

[@richardbryanesq]

How the country has turned out is exactly as charted 250 years ago; it could not have turned out any differently given our Constitutional framework. Landowners and capitalists had control from day one. There’s no way to right the ship at this point.

[@jgalt308]

@@richardbryanesq Actually, the country has turned out exactly the opposite of what was "intended" by the Constitutional framework. The present government is unconstitutional and criminal and has been since 1939 with several critical deviations occurring before that. As for your collective "we," you bought the con that the government could provide you with the "illusion" of safety in exchange for "essential liberty," and now you have neither. So the only thing preventing the righting of the ship is your obvious historical ignorance and the failure to heed the warning that was issued at the onset of the republic. "Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action."

[@lyndamonchak4072]

Sad but true

[@lyndamonchak4072]

Benjamin Franklin knew exactly what was wrong with our capitalist land ownership based constitution

[@blogintonblakley2708]

Really hard to have any confidence in a democracy that produces Trump and Biden as the top two politicians in the country.

[@rbauer1632]

It's not. It's an oligarchy.

[@AhnNoying]

@@rbauer1632 Indeed. And now, that power is steadily coalescing into an autocracy.

[@naturallaw1733]

Democrips / Rebloodicans... by design. 👁

[@user-wv8pq7uo7r]

I enjoy your videos Mr. Wolff, thank you for your time and input.

[@lars277]

Nothing for the people can change unless we somehow moot the power of the legal, secret, and unlimited donations and contributions.

[@richardbryanesq]

There’s no way for that to happen.

[@lars277]

@@richardbryanesq You ever hear of the Green Party? What if all of us dropped your defeatist attitude and joined the Green Party. I am at the Green party because it is outside of the plutocracy. There is no way that you can change the Democratic Party. You are a sucker and loser if you believe you can change the Democratic party while they take donor money exactly like the GOP. It is much more likely to change the plutocracy from outside than from the inside. Have you had a neurological event? I am not at the Green Party because of any climate change issue. I am their because there is ZERO donor money at the Green Party. The Democratic party, the Justice Democrats, the DNC and the Young Turks and the Damage Report are ALL fueled by Super PAC money. They have their own Super PAC, plus they draw money from the DNC and party PACs. The Green Party is what the Democrats should be. AOC is a paid drone of the donor owners. Alex Rojas is bought out signed, sealed and delivered. That Cenk and Ana are paid directly from the PACs. They are paid with blood money from the genocidal exploitative profiteers that own our plutocracy. They own the GOP and Democratic party. Tell me again how you will change the Democratic Party Richard. Imagine this. The 99.99% mustering and uniting under one party roof outside of the plutocracy with absolutely zero donor money. You are such an acquiescent drone; you can not fathom that.

[@user-op9pu3pu6x]

well I think we have leverage built in to the way the economy is organized. All the monied interests will continue to work against us, but properly organized, the working class has the power to turn the money spigots off... money power vs people power. at least that's (briefly) how I see it. solidarity ❤

[@naturallaw1733]

@@user-op9pu3pu6x you Need to turn Capitalism spigots Off to see Real results.

[@Grow.YT.Views.914]

This is the only reason I survived today. Thank you, video gods!

[@YCHTT]

The US anti-China/Vax campaigns weren't just in the Philippines but also in the Middle East and Latin America and some of the Chinese V a c c i n e s were even free donations to the countries in desperate need during that time.

[@jgalt308]

But what was the death toll that occurred as a result of the disease? Those that died "from" covid?

[@Nemesisnxt]

2:47 Was that a chuckle? I’ve been listening for about a year and that has to be a first!

[@Pyro-01]

“AOC 2.0” in the making

[@naturallaw1733]

... 🤔

[@alliswell3711]

Thank you both very much

[@davidluckens3479]

Thanks for the info and the ray of hope

[@KevinOge-ms4by]

Protective tariffs were once a common practice that may once have made sense. Barriers to trade only hurt those imposing them now. Nationalism and isolationism will only hurt the West.

[@adolfodias1681]

Vacinegate something we are used to expect from the USA, China looking to the future with anhother way to conduct business, and kirsten Gonzales puting away the fear of socialism and bringing us a hope in a better future for all !! Keep it up professor !! Thank you

[@YCHTT]

The US anti-China/Vax campaigns weren't just in the Philippines but also in the Middle East and Latin America and some of the Chinese V a c c i n e s were even free donations to the countries in desperate need during that time.

[@limitisillusion7]

Kinda strange... You have anti vaxxers, pro vaxxers, and anti-china/pro-american vaxxers. Three teams? Since when?

[@jillfryer6699]

@@limitisillusion7 new things every day

[@dinnerwithfranklin2451]

Thank you for having this lady on.

[@headsails]

Yay ❤

[@lars277]

I am glad to hear and see DSA is still a viable political force. I am a lifetime member.

[@JohnSmith-vm8rx]

Love it fellow comrades! :)

[@felicetanka]

Hyper profits for the same few people is a cruel sports league.

[@Bwilli1990]

Is this the women who says socialism wins???,😮😮😮😮

[@etspiritus]

✊🏾✌🏾

[@MartinScreeton]

Thanks!

[@shushuyu]

if she don't go around calling people "mama bear" ill give me support. 😅

[@rbauer1632]

Yes. AOC is not much of a principled role model!

[@advandepol7537]

I can't imagine this woman anytime to be in a state of depression.

[@geneb53]

The sycophants are immune from exploitation.

[@CharlieSweigart]

Realize that some governments eliminate uncivilized and uncontrollable human beings; and then unprofitable people are kept outside of great walls. Please help anyone, Allow more of anyone to come into your home land to stay and live.

[@TomRivieremusic]

Great to have young people like her to push for changes.The problem is the mindset in America.Europe is way ahead in socialism.As American that moved to Europe I can see the change of this system.If your rich it doesn't matter where you live in the world.

[@krone5]

As a new yorker, it saddens me to see 3 borough districts, as there is enough population in each to not need 2 other boroughs to make up a district. county lines should be checks on pencils and not merely suggestions.

[@Ustaadjhatka]

I would love for you to do an episode on "what would happen to the world economy in light of the very near all out 3rd world war" we are at " 1 minute to midnight ". The impacts around the world immediately and long term (8-10 years) after WW3. WE ALL KNOW A soft ww3 has already started, and i am certain it can not be stopped. Maybe its delayed by 6 months to a year but not much longer than that.

[@naturallaw1733]

"Mo Suffering & Death. Mo Problems" - Biggie Smalls

[@fatcat8dog]

🎉 🙏

[@cheri238]

July 1, 2024? Why so long, may I ask? That is 6 days from now.

[@headsails]

I’ll call Rick and let him know.

[@jgalt308]

So that would make today, June, 25, 2024? Might want to check that.

[@sch4891]

💕

[@sandybeach3576]

😮

[@kiritibhattacharya2772]

Theoretical economics breaks down, prof. - as you have told us before - when the guns and bombs are brought in. Liberal Democracy and neocolonialism will make it all go back to the stone age. Might is right.

[@pagan-540]

Who is a socialist?

[@tommyd2680]

She’s giving me AOC vibes and I mean that not in a good way, like the war funding AOC, the bend the knee to the democratic party AOC not the bring the ruckus AOC, I hope this young lady does not become a disappointment like the so called progressives we have currently.

[@user-op9pu3pu6x]

maybe this is a little trite, but I think the politics of representatives is downstream of how organized we are. if our organizations have the power to make or break a campaign, for instance, that's a lot of leverage to push our policies... to quote Cesar Chavez, "we don't need perfect political systems, we need perfect participation." none of this is to disregard your concerns, I think they're very real. I guess I'm hoping we can recommit ourselves to the work as a way of defeating the fear and nihilism being imposed on us every day... like, a (even nominally) friendly elected is our foot in the door, it's up to us whether we push it open or get shoved back out

[@timothylarson4587]

Democracy died today

[@escapefelicity2913]

Should israel have warned us about the WTC attacks? **

[@AMSabuncu]

Aroma of socialism..? 😊

[@simplydxwill]

Socialism cannot be achieved through participating in Capitalist government; the overwhelming masses in America are not nearly intellectually developed enough to organize in armed ways that are needed to see American socialism within our lifetime. Though anything can happen.

[@simplydxwill]

I might also add that, socialism has only been achieved in nations where the overwhelming majority of the people are indigenous to their land. There is no evidence of the latter being possible; Americans are not even indigenous to the land - in my opinion, the objective of achieving American Socialism is not possible. I hope to be wrong, but there are only the facts so far.

[@Nemesisnxt]

How can it be a “right” if you must take from someone to fulfill it?

[@someonenotnoone]

You mean like homesteading?

[@dinnerwithfranklin2451]

You mean like profits?

[@Nemesisnxt]

@@dinnerwithfranklin2451 profits are not a right. The government cannot guarantee profit. And the government cannot force you or someone else to be involved in profit. It’s voluntary.

[@dinnerwithfranklin2451]

@@Nemesisnxt You need to explain that to the transnational corporations who under free trade can sue entire nations for actions that interfere with their profits.

[@ReedMyresDavid]

How do most of you guys still make profit, even with the downturn of the economy and ever increasing life standards

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[@gaspardfigueroa]

Yes, I agree with you. Her platform is wonderful, and her strategies are exceptional

[@Marxist2]

I hope Kristen does not turn out like AOC

[@MyVoice-bn1vj]

kick out old u.s. dollar currency old age empire, whole world interesting support with new global economic world orders, we want new currency we want new global economic, kick out oldest dollar economy not support

[@darshmoh1683]

Dear Dr. Wolf, the people got lost. they are describing those in Power now in USA as Socialists and Communists., you know as I'm that this is stupid assessment. actually it is Insult to Socialism, they are taking Stalin-ism as Socialism, they need to know how Scandinavian Prosper under Socialism system, i'm sure most the people today have no idea, You have very heavy responsibility to Educate the masses.

[@raymundogonzalez6450]

Please don't become another AOC!😅

[@beng4647]

I got jumped by a gang.... police said they wouldn't arrest them unless i knew all their last names.....NY

[@elliottbetancourt6914]

😂

[@bonepyre]

DSA affiliated progressives? *30 yard projectile vomit emoji*

[@clarestucki5151]

Wolff says the guest has the "aroma" of socialism!!?? He probably meant the 'aura' of socialism, but actually, he got it right. Socialism does stink as an economic system!

[@limitisillusion7]

Socialism is not an economic system. Socialism is a model of social organization characterized by collectivism that then creates economic and political models. More accurately, you could describe these as socioeconomic and sociopolitical models, hence the prefix "socio-."

[@richardbryanesq]

@@limitisillusion7 for how much longer will middle America be duped that capitalism is still the way forward?

[@jgalt308]

@@richardbryanesq When China stops using it to exploit its people.

[@limitisillusion7]

@@richardbryanesq Capitalism and socialism aren't mutually exclusive. If, for example, unions are strong and worker co-ops are plentiful, then the dividends that typically get paid to shareholders would largely be dissolved into working class wages. This would be a capitalistic economy with a high degree of collectivism. Perhaps you could call it socialistic or collectivistic capitalism. Whereas, if unions and other labor movements are weak, then profits get siphoned away by the shareholders. That would be a more individualistic capitalism that effectively functions as an oligarchy, plutocracy, kleptocracy, corporatocracy, or any other description you would like to give. Socialism doesn't really require government regulation, it just requires an organized, vigilant, and united working class that doesn't get distracted and divided (usually by culture wars). Communism is where government regulation comes into play. Government regulation is not exactly helpful for the working class _if_ they are divided, because that regulation manifests as an authoritarian state-corporate merger which means socialism for the rich (or individualistic communism). Oddly enough, this _also_ looks like oligarchy, plutocracy, kleptocracy, and corporatocracy, only with more authoritarianism. If the working class is united, then government regulation can be useful and it will manifest as socialism for the working class (collectivistic communism). In other words, it's not capitalism vs communism, it's individualistic capitalism and communism for the _rich_ vs collectivistic capitalism and communism for the _working class._ Both capitalism and communism can be used to serve the working class at the same time. This would be a mixed economy. To do so, we must find a balance between collectivism and individualism through high working class consciousness. So long as working class consciousness is high, capitalism will serve them well with free-market labor movements, and government regulation will serve them well with good economic and social policy written by good representatives. The prerequisite for both of those things is working class organization, otherwise you can't build the labor movements _or_ elect the right people. And if working class consciousness is low, then the free-market will exploit the working class and the government will be full of corrupt representatives who write bad economic and social policy. The US isn't a capitalistic economy anymore, it's more of a mixed economy. The free-market capitalists got so good at dividing the working class amongst themselves, that they convinced them to elect corrupt representatives which then created a state-corporate merger....and the corporate media was the tool they used to divide the public. It's divide and conquer 101. The solution is simple though not necessarily easy. We must address both sides of the state-corporate merger using _independent_ media. We must use media funded by grassroots movements to elect better representatives (the state side), and we must use that media to build free-market labor movements (the corporate side). We must flip the script and transfer the power of the state and corporations away from the ruling class and to the working class. In that process, the working class _becomes_ the new ruling class.

[@dinnerwithfranklin2451]

Coming up with such an excellent response must have been exhausting.

[@modemmark421]

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[@jgalt308]

The government gave you free dumb; it's called "public education." Gave you a lot more "free dumb" stuff too. Just because it turned out not to be free is not your fault... after all, that was the point...and it worked.

[@sonnylau3940]

Thanks!

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