Is Democracy Dying? A Talk with Dr. Dambisa Moyo

[@amadousoura8579]

Such a brilliant lady. Thks for all this analysis.

[@r.s.334]

She is awesome,

[@gordonadams5891]

Right off the bat, I am thrilled she doesn't begin with "I would like to thank..." and then not thank anybody.

[@t.j.6864]

Excellent video.

[@Reformed_Zuko]

How is this woman getting so little views? We cannot recognize truth anymore...

[@thomasho4825]

The problem is not the system system in theory is perfect but unfortunately that real human being it’s not perfect so no matter what you cast your vote you can’t find a decent government do the right thing for the people over the years naturally the power will falling into few rich people and the democracy Becoming an phony word

[@Kemetkushpl]

tne sound is bad because they dont want us to hear her...

[@africanfamily4240]

It not an issue of socialism or capitalism or totalitarianism. It is about finding the right mixture of social policy which channels the natural innate drives of human beings to achieve the maximum potential of individuals in a manner which brings the greatest benefit for society at large. Pure socialism fails because it fails to motivate human begins to maximize individual potential. Rewards are not closely tied to performance and it promotes the human tendency toward dependency. Pure capitalism fails because it fails to properly disincentive the human tendency toward greed and exploitation. Billionaires threaten democracy because the concentration of power in the hands of the few permits them to buy the political process and remove large block of capital from the tax base and circulation in the economy. Billion-dollar companies often pay no income tax but consume substantial public resources to generate profits. After a certain level of income, companies should be incentivized to spread that money back to the workers who generate the profits. This will circulate the money back in the communities and raise the standard of living for society at large. It also will create stronger middle class which is important for holding governments accountable. Limiting a personal wealth to 500 million will not discourage capitalism but will encourage social responsibility. It also requires a cohesive social policy which has to be centered around strengthening the nuclear family. This means social policy cannot endorse things which have no socially redeeming value to society like homosexuality and feminism which are destructive to the nuclear family.

[@jeviosoorishas181]

The woman at the 38 min mark didn't pay attention to the whole speech, saying the problem is government has "Gotten smaller!" No government has gotten bigger, power has become concentrated in the executive branch, the legislative branch is incompetent and distracted by partisanship and the judiciary system is corrupt. Buy, hey, lets make all these institutions bigger and even more powerful!

[@malamati007]

She didn't say "smaller," she said "weaker," so do listen carefully before you pop off with disinformation. Reagan began the distrust of government (which is what "we do to govern ourselves," though God knows there are areas in need of improvement in government). But Reagan tagged our government as "the enemy," and that is totally unreasonable, given the many and vital functions that we provide for ourselves through our government.

[@calorus]

The sound on this video is shocking.

[@anthonylemkendorf3114]

It’s hopeless . Let’s just admit it.

[@alfredhitchcock45]

True

[@DiscoverJesus]

Nope it's never been in better health

[@AtlasandLiberty]

It is amazing to have an individual from the Continent of Africa...spelling out short comings with the USA (funny how the short comings align with the Democrat perspective & not Republican). Any way this individual should take her advanced degree and assist the Dictators in Africa to actually become even as bad as we the USA is........Never happen she would be in jail or worse no longer living...SAD

[@mikadom5806]

AtlasandLiberty ,r u going to pretend that u don't have ppl from america writing about african economic/political issues & flows?? The same can be said: they should write/talk to a more & more ignorant,racist,xenophobic,illiterate in politics of the american electorate,but I'm sure they won't be heard

[@brokecreole]

Indeed when europe and america get out of africa and give her the space to do the same job.....sad?

[@dipdo7675]

Just saw her on Bill Maher and found her quite mediocre...certainly didn’t live up to her educational or work background. Filled a political slot I think!

[@0nlyjob]

Do you expect everyone to always perform at their best abilities? Have you ever been, you know, tired?

[@michelng5630]

@Paul Nu She’s talking way above your head. Even Bill Gates couldn’t fathom her wisdom. Her words have made its impact. China is helping Africa climb out of the deep hole they are in. The west is now tripping over one another to do likewise now.....but it’s too late....the west has lost it.

[@kindinohubert8962]

@@michelng5630 YOU ARE ON POINT.