Why This ‘Patriotic’ Millionaire Wants to Raise Taxes on the Rich | NowThis

[@ejness]

"Why give the money to me, when I already have everything I want?" I stood up from my chair and applauded this man's mentality. Love it.

[@alalalala57]

@@kendalbridges897 Alright. Lets try it and see if it can be worse than the shitshow we have now, Einstein.

[@willwebster4019]

@@alalalala57 I agree with Kendal, that did go through my mind but I do applaud this man as I do believe it will work, Kendal just went and gone like "OfCoUrSe YoU DoNt" wtf is that. Anyway, let's get this done lol

[@heribertosarmiento1265]

Kendal Bridges hey Ken the problem is that it that the data doesn’t support your theory at all. But if you want an example look at the us economy after WWII the baby boomers will tell you “we had it all “ but after 1980 it was reverse had a short boom and now back to the problem that the 1950 fix economically

[@mickym.6711]

I truly like this guy, and his mindset. Unfortunately it doesn't work that simply. If McDonalds pays their employees $15 an hour one of 2 things WILL happen. The price of a big mac, (along with everything else on the menu) will double in price. OR they will invest in robots to make and serve your burgers. This isn't rocket science. Most industries operate on razor thin margins. Mandating that they pay employees more is not just unamerican, its inherently flawed. This guy can run up his margins as he sees. His competitors are not equipped to meet the same demand. A universal basic income is a good idea in the short term. In the long run it would have the same effect. Money would become less scarce ie. Less valuable. You'll be pushing ur Zimbabwe dollars in a wheelbarrow to the grocery store for a loaf of bread.

[@heribertosarmiento1265]

Micky M. Just see japan and see it work. This “but if I pay more then they will pass it along to me” they will always do this make it seem they won’t they will nickel and dime you forever while they keep your wages down until you can’t survive . Enough with minimum wage BS increase the wages ,freeze the rents and tax the rich like we used to during the Ike years

[@CoffeeAd]

This man is unselfish, a great guy, and a role model

[@taiwoolaleye6333]

even that is still scary, the fact that we have to depend on the good of a single person to make anything right

[@TheeDeadCreator]

selfless*

[@leftyme4568]

1 millionaire wont cut it!!! Nothing will happen.

[@rs5570]

Absolutely.

[@GameslordXY]

@@leftyme4568 Well there are others like him, but it's not enough.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

When people said a millionaire should run the country, this is what they wanted. Trump is what we got

[@lebruh9603]

Daniel Lawson well he is a billionaire

[@jamesbrooks6734]

@@lebruh9603 Mr. Manager you completely missed Daniel Lawson's point or wear you taking a jab at the " Patriot Millionaire" for misrepresenting himself when as you say he is actually a billionaire. The point being is his " mindset" not dollar status.

[@lebruh9603]

James Brooks I know I was just saying he is a billionaire

[@chrisp2327]

@@lebruh9603 Yes, saying, but can you trust him?

[@lebruh9603]

Chris P no

[@Smo1k]

"I want my employees to be able to buy my products." That's a pretty strong argument right there.

[@mauriceclemens3286]

That’s the same attitude that Henry Ford had.

[@dontaylor7315]

@@mauriceclemens3286 Yes, when he said it he named Ford as the source. I think he was just paraphrasing though, I think the actual quote was something a bit more blunt like "Poor people can't buy my cars."

[@Ach1mW]

i think they should get some for free..they are the reason why the product exists

[@dontaylor7315]

@@Ach1mW That reminded me of the Johnny Cash song about the guy working in an auto plant who smuggles out one part at a time and gradually assembles a car that's simultaneously like every model they've built for a couple of decades.

[@dontaylor7315]

@Timothy Lee Henry Ford was a civil servant?

[@absurdturd5239]

The money isn’t what makes him rich, it’s his values

[@johnrob3895]

Agreed, also it just seems like common sense. When you invest in your workers, you invest in your company.

[@jcortes4056]

Uthman Baro your comment makes no sense but ok 👌🏼

[@didac3859]

No, it's definitely the money

[@mrmike4278]

@Uthman Baro god aint real sorry to tell you

[@lemmon-up4er]

Pathetic. I liked your add with trump. You ask why you want to make more cause you die with the most.

[@pinecone27]

Is no one gonna talk about that legend Ruth who works 5 days a week at 95

[@gracielalemus1550]

She loves her job because her job loves her. Who wouldn’t keep on working?

[@forkssports4612]

The G.O.A.T

[@princessazulaofthefirenati5870]

100th like

[@matthewkilpatrick7271]

Yeah I had to scroll too far to find this comment. Also very concerned for Ruth that she works 5 days a week at 95

[@derk.ex.machina]

@@matthewkilpatrick7271 I hope she does it because it's fulfilling and gives her a sense of home and family, and not because she has to.

[@danvinson8995]

Yeah, Stephen Price is rich, but wow..... his mindset and socioeconomic views deserve his pay! This is refreshing to know at least one CEO isn't consumed with greed.

[@taiwoolaleye6333]

no it really doesn't and SJWs and libcucks have been spouting this for years

[@Nomimonyo]

@@taiwoolaleye6333 that's how you ruin a very positive video. Calling people libcuck. Maybe he is a libcuck, do you have something against him? It's a video where you can just listen to him and absorb him mindset and be wise, but no you're too wrapped up in your rep v lib conflict in your mind.

[@codacreator6162]

Three: Dan Price of Gravity Payments and venture Capitalist Nick Hanauer, to name just a couple more.

[@DepressinglyOptimistic]

I wouldn't say his mindset deserves his pay, but him not having to fight for his bare needs is a reason he has a more open mind. His lack of greed is very refreshing.

[@Sushi-Katana]

@@taiwoolaleye6333 on your lunch break at Walmart I see. 🤣

[@seanaaron7888]

Rich people pay rich people to tell the middle class to blame poor people... too bad all rich guys aren't like this guy.

[@108nighthawk]

I could just as easily say too bad the poor aren't smart.

[@seanaaron7888]

@@108nighthawk You could, sure. But it's impossible for everyone to be highly successful, regardless of intelligence. It is possible, however, to make sure every human understands their options and is given the tools to engage with one or more of those options. If they choose not to, then I guess they chose poverty. However, currently, people aren't even given a chance, and the less fortunate who have children aren't able to give those children a leg up, and it seems society doesn't want to either.

[@seanaaron7888]

@@108nighthawk By which I mean simply, our socioeconomic systems have created poverty which creates more poverty, and the people with the resources to solve that don't care.

[@CuongNguyen-le5ic]

That's how it is. In my aunt location, it's India, my location is black. In my uncle's location is Muslim. See, there is always something that put ours focus on to blame and ignore the problem, it's the rich people who used more tax, more resources and more WELFARE than any India, black or Muslim or illegal.

[@tazeralien8514]

He knows that even if taxes are raised for him he'll still be rich and it's true for most of the wealthy

[@mickym.6711]

But how much additional revenue would it create? How much more could we do with that money? Tax them more? Ok but what else...

[@devinjohnson8623]

@@mickym.6711 Well the COVID-19 (whether you agree with it or not) demonstrated that the bulk of the economy is supported by consumers. When people stop spending money, things crash. So the best way to grow/expend the economy is to increase consumerism. How do you do that? Pay people more money. Or allow them to direct their spending towards increased consumerism.

[@jennifers7465]

Devin Johnson 100% agree!

[@StarWarriorMusic]

@@mickym.6711 Raising the tax on the top 1 percent by 1 percent (based on average annual income) would be roughly 455 BILLION USD.

[@helloxjosh7473]

Micky M. We could use the 455BILLION created by just a 1% increase on taxes on the top 1% to help pay off the stimulus checks that my generation are going to have to pay off in their taxes. It would help greatly in assisting the future generation because right now we’re struggling.

[@tucker12435]

taxes are insane. I live in Toronto Canada and I pay about 33% in taxes However two hours south in niagara falls New York. they pay almost as much taxes yet they do not have free healthcare. Where the heck do American tax dollars go?

[@Rudenbehr]

tucker12435 military

[@tucker12435]

DoggosarenotPuppers Are you saying that your military budget is more in important than healthcare? I earn $121,000 Canadian and I have a after-tax income of approximately $95,000. United states Should cut its military budget at least in half. I am disabled so I get a $5000 tax credit

[@kathywilliams3185]

Top 1%, defense contracts,a health care system that doesn't cover everyone and people who lobby to roll regulations that make the divide between the rich and the poor even wider.

[@kalxite]

Black budgets and the Military Industrial Complex 😁

[@caroabbottbronze]

tucker12435 America's military is massive. US military budget per year 610 billion dollars, compared to Russia (#2 in the world behind US) spends 66.3 billion

[@nightlifeking]

I once had breakfast with the owner of my company - who happens to be worth 40 Billion. I was already under paid by 25% according to the average in my MAJOR city. I asked for a raise just to hit the average so that I didn't have to live in the 'hood' as an executive and was told, it wasn't in the budget. Then later on I was told by a colleague that he feels that raises should never be given to employees for no reason... why? because he says it takes away their motivation to be better employees. WHAT?! That would've actually made me feel more loyal and more motivated to know that my hard work of working 60 hour weeks would actually get rewarded. 40 Billion! These folks just don't get it. There's nothing wrong with being rich, but why would you want to have a company full of full-time employees who have to work 2 jobs or live check to check or can't afford to buy a home, or have to be 30+ with 2-3 roommates. I just don't get it.

[@4knewt505]

Unbelievable! Very profound imagery in your comment

[@plorin3015]

Mike Burton Give me your money and I promise I’ll work harder.

[@1985collado]

I had lunch with a old boss he asked what will make the employees happy I said better pay and 2weeks later they let me go.. Smh so much for being a Veteran

[@kev3d]

"Then later on I was told by a colleague that he feels that raises should never be given to employees for no reason." I agree. Why should someone's pay be increased when the value they bring to the company has not raised in turn?

[@xellos5262]

@Ann Linley "Why can't people look for something else?" "Give me your money and I promise I’ll work harder." That's why. There more people than jobs, because there are enough crazy enough to work 60 hours a week. Nothing is more potent than envy. Rich people understand that. They learned to condition you to envy your co-workers instead of your bosses. They conditioned you to blame the poor, instead of the rich. They're the enemy, not your colleagues.

[@Johancabv]

Imagine if a man like this ran for the presidency and won... we can only imagine :(

[@shinine1464]

I doubt he’s interested in it, but he should run

[@netmaster88]

One did. Bernie Sanders. They took it from him on purpose. They will not just allow us to change the country the way we want to. We must force them to.

[@Gregorypeckory]

If you're going to engage in idle fantasy, why not imagine an actual working class person to represent our almost 100% working class nation? I'm so sick of working class people fawning over rich people, and picking them to lead. We don't need them; it's the other way around.

[@shinine1464]

Greg Vinson I don’t think that comment was really serious. I think the point is imagine someone with a mindset like that denning and winning.

[@Hazed64]

@@Gregorypeckory well no you want someone with the kind of experience and understanding to run a country and most working class people dont have that. There would be alot of emotions based decisions

[@deedee7733]

Benevolent rich people who care about society as a whole need to raise their voices more. Respect.

deedee7733 most don’t care for it as a whole, and would love to lose the bottom 40%

[@108nighthawk]

You can be charitable on your own terms. Don't raise my taxes to fit your definition of generosity.

[@peaceandlove544]

And unite to others like them in their communities, churches, clubs, social environment

[@108nighthawk]

@@peaceandlove544 Now that is going a bit far

[@shadow_of_thoth]

@@108nighthawk Until the wealthy have this mindset and are actively donating to charities and the poor, taxes are necessary. Otherwise, it won't happen. It isn't happening. To pretend that it is literally harms innocent people.

[@ky8187]

Wow an owner/CEO who doesn’t look at their workers like mules. Wish that was the standard

[@mikereseigh]

It is where I work. Thankfully

[@MrTomtomtest]

The bigger the company the least likely they'll respect the workers. They can afford the turn over, it is harder for smaller companies.

[@logic7374]

You've fallen for the guise he puts out. Way to go, your cognitive bias is showing.

[@logic7374]

*INCONVENIENT TRUTH* The top 10% pay *** *SEVENTY PERCENT* *** of *ALL TAX COLLECTED* Socialists don't care about poor people, they just hate rich people.

[@tommayer6018]

Can you put a link to your sources on that ?

[@elessar5848]

unfortunately this man is one of a kind. A special breed. Love him.

[@rickyhits6547]

There's a few

[@dontaylor7315]

A traitor to his class. And his class should be blessed with more such traitors. They don't know it but they'd be better off with a more reasonable share of the wealth while living in a society that isn't broken.

[@TheHexicle]

I think what makes this man so rare isn’t limited to just his mentality and ethics, but the existence of such for a man of his wealth. In a system where selfish, ruthless and debatably-psychotic behaviour succeed most, a person that does not embody these values still finding monetary success is a rare occurrence.

[@absbabs6153]

@@TheHexicle that's a great point. And he even helps your point by stating that his success came from a combination of hard work and luck, luck in his position and the fact that hes white and its helped him

[@lizaramirez-garcia5944]

There is one more of his kind in Seattle he has raised is workers base pay to 70k and he is trying for more from his own pay cut.

[@danki2000daniel]

Wish more Americans were like him, rich or poor .

[@iijokerzace]

Propaganda is very effective.

[@EliteClinicalResearch]

I think many are they just are silent. We need more business people speaking up on the issues they believe in. There are plenty of wealthy people who are liberal and they need to speak up.

[@logic7374]

*INCONVENIENT TRUTH* The top 10% pay *** *SEVENTY PERCENT* *** of *ALL TAX COLLECTED* Socialists don't care about poor people, they just hate rich people.

[@d.7611]

@@logic7374 First logical comment in this swarm of dystopian wastrels.

[@devinngeorge]

A pie in the sky bafoon?

[@ryarod]

You should not have put "patriotic" in quotes. This is what real patriotism looks like.

[@kravlonarussia990]

Straight up. I didn't even feel he was flexing. When he said he's rich and a millionaire, it was just factual.

[@wyattoutlaw2370]

Wow !!!! a rich guy that is not a douchebag. Good on him! We need more like this guy!!!!

[@taiwoolaleye6333]

that still wouldn't change anything, it is like asking for a good dictator

[@eileene.5870]

It's better than having a nice dictator though. Our government ONLY listens to the wealthiest people. If ALL of them are of the "taxes are bad, cut my taxes down to zero percent and I might share my money with you", then that's what the government does. If at least a few of them are like this guy, then we might have a chance at changing the system. It's that, or we actually educate the populace to vote against every single incumbent until we get a government that actually listens to the voters. It's sad, but the former is more practical because about half of the country has sold out their country in exchange for a Chinese-made red hat and a stupid slogan. For the record, I hate the Clintons and Biden just as much!

[@musicallytime5690]

Taiwo Olaleye There were a lot of good dictators.

[@Buddlebot]

Give me 10 million and I will be more like this I promise.

[@Shutupb1tch420]

You forgot Bill gates and warren buffet, but yes, I agree

[@orlanino]

I just stumbled upon it. What is he saying is Tiberius said 2000 years ago: It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear his sheep, not to skin them.

[@themajesticspider-man6116]

A man who already has everything doesn't want any more, and is AGAINST wanting more. Love that.

[@jeffbrown-hill7739]

It seems that wealth and power almost inevitably go to people's heads, with few exceptions. This guy is one of those. I wonder if we'll ever solve the problem of wealth and power corrupting people.

[@bonusgonus429]

@@jeffbrown-hill7739 I mean clearly humanity has the capacity to be aware of the fact that greed gets to people's mind it will just require a better education system to facilitate teaching our human nature so that we can make decisions in our life that help for us to not devolve into becoming greedy.

[@desertfox4273]

It's refreshing to know some rich people have a conscience.

[@rudolphbeasley5652]

@Sergio Aguirre this is false most people are in jail for non vilont crime or they are simply awating trail for a traffic issue. You should read

[@Hooyahfish]

@Sergio Aguirre you said that most people in jail have no conscious. This is Implying that the majority of people in prison are bad people. By stating that the majority of people in prison are Non violent offenders, he is proving you wrong. Got you fool.

[@mikereseigh]

I work for many rich people and I can tell you that they are just like everyone else. Some are jerks. Some are the nicest best people and some it depends on what day it is. Most have been good folks.

[@trollfacenationalist3653]

If the rich pay taxes to benefit the middle class, then the middle class must pay taxes to benefit the lower class, and the other way around.

[@hunterflowerson4460]

Sergio Aguirre Funny the US has the highest population of prisoners in the world, almost let me discriminate against the poor and minorities.

[@declanmorden]

How those with wealth should act

[@xixax85]

Absolutely

[@shinine1464]

21TRILLION TRILLION while we’re at it, we’ll eat you too

[@federicobacano6050]

No

[@atme7513]

@@shinine1464 haha he only told the girl to stfu not op. What an incel.

[@dollhead2039]

Nahhh old boy still gots to go

[@alexsteven.m6414]

Successful investing is hard work because it means disciplining your mind to do the opposite of human nature. Buying during a panic, selling during euphoria, and holding on when you are bored and just craving a little action. Investing is 5% intellect and 95% temperament.

[@yolanderiche7476]

We have learnt in investing journey that you can't control the market but you have the power to control your actions in the market.

[@bernisejedeon5888]

@Dave Delva I have been thinking about how to grow my reserve by atleast 40% or more within months. I will be grateful if you can give tips or anything on how to make good market picks and how I can get my portfolio diversified and balanced in order to meet up my target.

[@valeriepierre9778]

@Dave Delva Thank you, I copied and pasted her name on web browser and sent a email waiting for reply.

[@kayohwai]

@alexsteven.m6414 I'd say that a good portion of successful investing is money. Like, 99% of investing is money. Someone starving on the street isn't going to be able to buy during a panic, and probably doesn't have anything to sell during euphoria. If I may be so bold, I'd say investing is virtually impossible for someone who has no money!

[@Desertdolphin43]

This man is so aware and wise. We need people like him in government positions

[@tweety1864]

I wouldn't even call it wise... It's him having a moral compass and common sense

[@ronque23]

Dolphin Mainstream media would smear him as a whacko, a socialist and a danger to our american way of life.

[@logic7374]

*INCONVENIENT TRUTH* The top 10% pay *** *SEVENTY PERCENT* *** of *ALL TAX COLLECTED* Socialists don't care about poor people, they just hate rich people.

[@logic7374]

@Aspectrum -- *Spoken like someone who has never met a wealthy person* *You actually think wealthy people are snobs? You watch **_WAY_** too many movies*

[@thadoc5186]

Too bad he has no clue about wages.

[@cremeschnitte9185]

omg the way he interacted with ruth was just adorable, vote for ruth

[@polkatolka]

He is a traitor to his class, and I love it.

[@jkxd9618]

Had me at the first half 😂

[@NewDealChief]

You had me in the first half, not gonna lie.

[@spinnis]

Why is this man telling the truth of the capitalist system? Lol

[@TheeDeadCreator]

republicans be like: OmG thIs gUyS a soCiAliSt!!!!!!!!!!! BurN hIM!!!!!

[@stretchygeneral3433]

seb aye I wouldn’t say he is a socialists. He’s just pointing out the flaws of American Capitalism.

[@pcgamer2000]

@@stretchygeneral3433 Yeah,that's the joke XD

[@andrewstupak6668]

Capitalism isn't the problem, it's crony capitalism.

[@pcgamer2000]

@@andrewstupak6668 I mean capitalism was set up to be a problem from the very beginning

[@3h3d35]

Hey would u look at that? A man of power who isn’t blinded by the word, “me,” but, “we”

[@nowasteline]

The fact that he ate at Waffle House and explaining how he got there “it’s because mostly I’m a white guy” wow!

[@princessnubbins7608]

It’s a person who sees the world as it is and doesn’t make excuses for how they got their success. Though this man seems highly intelligent, he understands his privilege and how it truly affected his status in America. Praise this guy to the fullest extent, this is what we mean by change. We need this guy to fund BLM 👀 Or even lead a protest. Where is this guy?!?! :0

[@a.k.a8992]

I would work for him

[@ritzkola2302]

Princess Nubbins Stop groveling at hood get over some words. Blacks have been saying this for decades. That’s the problem now, soon as y’all hear a white Person say something you like you ready to worship. Cut that out. He gotta get in line like everyone else.

[@kimsears5265]

@@princessnubbins7608 l

[@ritzkola2302]

Britt Read my comment. Then read the other comments above mines. No need to ask me a silly question.

[@jesse_cole]

How have we not managed to get this man into congress yet? Imagine him on the floor of the Sentate.

[@biketickler65]

He probably doesn't want to be in that line of work

[@airnite7527]

That sounds great but the Republicans would eat him alive without more people like him in the government to back him up

[@bradneece2409]

I don't want a billionaire in Washington. No matter how good they are

[@firehazzard8497]

@@bradneece2409 Well theres a problem there already.

[@cristianDominguez314]

He should run for president. Dude's got my vote.

[@LillyNotFlower]

He's another millionaire I'd vote for besides Bernie.

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

Cristian Dominguez Ikr

[@aMindSetFree]

Vote for Stardust Dragon

[@debeichmann236]

I’d like to know more about this mans roots; he sounds so grounded and sincere.

[@JosePerez-pj1qb]

Now this is a wise man.... rich or poor he knows right from wrong

[@RobbieBackpacking]

I love this dude. Honest, smart, selfless, self-aware and not afraid to tell it how it is.

[@wanton_chips3638]

“The guy doesn’t read” lmao

[@liztewliztew]

LOL 😂🤣

[@AlphineWolf]

A correct description of trump

[@colincampbell5207]

Can he read? Just curious.

[@spreadingthebible123]

@Colin Campbell nope. Why do you think he has a hearing-aid?

[@ladyo7254]

@@spreadingthebible123 u do kno he was tlkn about trump. Smh

[@JoseRamos-ql1gv]

The way this gentlemen described how the rich run this country is so simple, its like 1 + 1 = 2. Even a first grader can understand, this is what AOC spoke about when referring to raising taxes on the wealthy. It was done for 40 years and our middle class prospered, our country prospered till Ronald Reagan and the GOP took it out in the 80s, its time to implement it again. They are the ones influence in our government and government officials. Why would we feel sorry for somebody who is wealthy that can pay enough taxes while we the middle class and lower-income struggle?

[@aquawicket]

Hey Ann, lets just lower taxes on the rich to 0% and lower the minimum wage to 1 dollar an hour. Lol

[@mssouth1964]

but then you have another problem people in goverment want to be rich and powerful also . so there going to push for more goverment bigger goverment more taxas and taxas . the bigger the goverment gets the smaller and poorer you will get. you see you can make more money now by getting a favor from the goverment than making a succesfull product

[@ParthPatel-lc7eq]

This is the one dude in school who has airpods but instead of saying "I don't speak broke" he hands you one of his airpods and shares his music!

[@conradclaassen1214]

That's called an Ear infection

[@xx3astmanxx928]

@@conradclaassen1214 sorry not sorry this comment was hilariously unexpected

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Wow first time I’ve heard “I don’t speak broke”...this is the energy that most wealthy have for some reason.

[@jarjarbinks4744]

Puritania There’s a difference between socialism and increasing the taxes a little and adding in more social programs to help people be able to afford housing

[@ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588]

Cubs MLB Perfect Inning Gaming I think he was being ironic. Or at least I hope he was. I was that one like on his comment.

[@biancavelazquez8549]

Wow, His rich friends better listen to him, he made perfect sense, "it is just simply called greed" unquote. Can he be our next Democratic candidate?!

[@airjoshua247]

He’d probably be a Republican candidate.

[@Thatsthai2023]

@@airjoshua247 I will vote for him either way. If you remember, Lincoln was Republican, so it doesn't matter what party is. What matter is what kind of man he is and what he wants to do with the people to help them. And make a better country. Unfortunately we have Trump 😔

[@airjoshua247]

Ali K. Nah he’s not like bernie at all. He’s just a person with a good head on his shoulders.

[@Andrew-it7fb]

@@airjoshua247 his values are incompatible with republican "values"

[@matertua2272]

@@airjoshua247 I would think he would be a Democrat, if not only for the fact that leftist economic policy is more accepted in the Democratic Party, even if it's not entirely accepted. Also, he seems to be more socially left as well, but they didn't go too much into that aspect, so idk for sure.

[@6ixpotato]

Makes me look at my gift card a little differently lol

[@Tapin4pardude]

This should be what every person strives to achieve. He is the epitome of what a rich moral person looks like. Love this guy!!

[@dvdv8197]

This guy vs. Bezos. Who do you like more? Pretty clear to me.

[@k.theindifferent7931]

@Timothy Lee lmao what is this take?

[@CountingStars333]

@Timothy Lee it's not riches we are comparing mate. It's values.

[@dvdv8197]

@Joshua Iosevich so, Bezos for you then? Sigh... Stock buybacks, ever heard of it? Labor mistreatment, ever heard of it? Are you fine with all these things as long as your packages arrive? How disgustingly selfish of you. But thanks for your input.

[@ItsJavaJawa]

Difference is this guy actually takes care of his employees Bezos is the richest man in the world but his employees say they have a hard time working in the factorys because of conditions and being overworked

[@dvdv8197]

@@ItsJavaJawa exactly. Bezos is an absolute PoS.

[@spectre3492]

This guy is awesome, speaks the truth even if it doesn’t benefit him

[@chukwudiilozue9171]

I think he recognizes that an economic disaster for him means he has to sell one of his planes while for a poor family means their only car to get to work. I think he realizes that what is a tiny hurt for him is huge for the people under.

[@108nighthawk]

He is not speaking the truth. He is preaching his personal form of economic theory. It is not necessarily right. Considering he wants to steal the money of others I would say it is far from moral.

[@ilanzatonski8826]

@@108nighthawk youre funny. Many european countries have over 50% taxes for upper middle class and free healthcare free education for everyone.

[@108nighthawk]

@@NVera-dz9zw I am simply stating fact.

[@108nighthawk]

@@NVera-dz9zw My misunderstanding and apologies

[@Eric-mj8wx]

This man should be the next president of the U.S.

[@winwrecked307]

This man should be in Bernie Sanders Cabinet or any department of the economy if he becomes president :)

[@AdamBladeTaylor]

Yeah, it's nice to see someone who understands that the rich people are the ones with all the money, and they're the ones who can afford to pay taxes that would actually mean something. A 1% tax on the 1% richest people is going to get you vastly more money back into the economy than a 1% tax on the other 99%.

[@spreadingthebible123]

What about AOC?

[@princejaxisblack8789]

Sadly most of America is too ignorant too vote Bernie into office. Younger people are starting to wake up tho so one the older people die out we may have a Bernie like President in the future

[@TommyElijahCabelloReal]

@@princejaxisblack8789 AOC is literally just bernie sanders but younger, female, and hispanic.

[@Trinigmatic]

I want to shake this man's hand and have a conversation with him. So progressive in his business and the way in which he runs it. If I EVER had a reason to hate rich people, (which I don't. I don't hate money or the people who make it.) He would be the only one that I would love. Listening to him and how quickly he responds, no stuttering, no pausing, you know that's what he believes. Don't retire yet! Make a bid for president. I'll vote for you!

[@sebastianelytron8450]

I wanna give him a man hug!

[@ትኒጧትንኝ]

Sebastian Elytron, Me2

[@lucifermorningstar9716]

It’s just a hug.

[@108nighthawk]

I want him shot. He thinks he or someone else is entitled to my labour. I am not a slave, and anyone advocating for such slavery beess to be euthanized post haste.

[@marcd7332]

Sebastian Elytron The top 10% pay 70% of the taxes stop complaining

[@TheAnonymous916]

@@marcd7332 Dumb logic. You should be asking why millionaires/billionaires pay a large part of taxes. They pay a large part of taxes because they make so much than the average person. If the average person makes a good living, they'll pay more taxes. Rethink your logic and quit sucking up to the very wealthy, thinking you'll get there one day.

[@jcrules2413]

If I ever knew or met my father... I dream that he would be like this gentleman. Bless his heart 1 million times over!

[@31minutesago]

JCrules Tell me about your dad. Hit like to get me.

[@Fahad2k1]

I hope you meet somebody.

[@EmmanuelP21]

I honestly thought I would never see this. A rich man that actually cares in humanity. Thank you for reporting this and giving that wonderful wonderful man a platform and voice. I'm not sure of your name but thank you man, this means so so much for me, you have given me hope for the first time in I don't know how long. Really, Thank You!

[@Da_Most_Shady]

So you never heard of Bill Gates or Warren Buffet? How is that rock you live under?

[@EmmanuelP21]

@@Da_Most_Shady yes I know of them, and I don't live under a rock. But I find it even more assuring when a millionaire that is not that recognized as Bill and Warren, and has that way of thinking. And yes I know that Bill pledged to give his money to charity before he dies, but I'm not sure what other proposals he has given. One thing is to help in a charitable way (and that's truly beautiful) but this man wants to change the way we do politics. So in my opinion, that could have an even greater impact In the fabric of society itself. But yeah, I do appreciate tremendously what Bill and Warren are doing, even if I'm not that well informed on the things they do.

[@brianmerkosky9243]

Nick Hanauer is a rich guy with 2 ted talks that you should also check out.

[@thadoc5186]

We’re the most charitable country on Earth. Open your eyes.

[@afabuloussentientbeing8112]

@@EmmanuelP21 Don't forget about Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, and Elon Musk.

[@barnabyaprobert5159]

Under Pres. Eisenhower [R] the top tax rate was 90%. And the economy boomed.

[@teddypeters4517]

Barnaby ap Robert lol ya because ww2 decimated European markets and US was sole power left to supply the world. Along with that, through deductions the actual percent paid was far far lower. Not sure how you can associate high taxes with a booming economy? If that were the case why wouldn’t the government tax everyone 100%

[@barnabyaprobert5159]

@@teddypeters4517 "If that were the case why wouldn’t the government tax everyone 100%" You probably believe that Trump is a "stable genius", too.

[@Kim-Yo-jong]

We should tax them at 90% again. We need overhauled infrastructure, green new deal, healthcare, and basic income. I don't if moderates think this is too extreme. It's long overdue.

[@kev3d]

Not really. Between 1949 to 1960, there were 4 recessions. In the worst recession in 57-58, the unemployment rate was over 8%.

[@stevealex2098]

effective rate was 20% sit down

[@Bankston4]

The one rich guy that could actually go to heaven!! He’s a good man and I hope he continues to put out his message!! Thank you sir!!

[@srod8818]

This man needs to run for president

[@franciscoacevedo3036]

@Callsign Bama FDR

[@anniesue4456]

Or the senate

[@fquint6468]

Yes please

[@t4ngo_kilo]

Sergio Rodriguez Bernie Sanders agrees with this man 100%

[@MA-mk9rl]

Sergio Rodriguez no we do

[@robertoomarmillan-cintron8538]

I cannot believe I actually found a millionaire that I love!!!

[@robertwilson7532]

Very good indeed. More wealthy that are like Stephen

[@bradleon1926]

@R V who?

[@belalhussain7988]

@The Tragic Dude yup, Also with me

[@russell2449]

@The Tragic Dude DUDE, he is human after all, so he's allowed to be wrong sometimes, smh, there are no perfect people out there, and when you consider everything else he's doing for humanity, maybe you should give him a pass on this one. Tesla alone has not only saved thousands of lives from traffic accidents avoided and passengers protected by their amazing engineering, they've advanced the green EV revolution decades ahead and the reduction in pollution will eventually save far more lives than that.

[@cobalius]

Well, i can. I'm normally around such personalities. I like him just like the others

[@luisavila8342]

This guy knows his economics. Finally someone with a beautiful smart empathetic brain, that truly cares about more than just himself

[@Refresh2b]

Money is like blood. It has to keep circulating.

[@alsmith5147]

Refresh2b No, it's not. Where does growth come from? Productivity, which comes from investment, ie money. If money kept circulating like blood economic growth would grind to a halt.

[@jakewhoskate]

@@alsmith5147 Youve never taken an economics class huh?

[@alsmith5147]

J R Clearly you haven't, if money was never invested then where do you expect productivity gains, which are the source of nearly all economic growth in the long run, to come from?

[@jakewhoskate]

Al Smith Investments in productive businesses happen when venture capital goes into a business. They really don't need more stimulus. It's a balance between supply and demand and supply usually follows demand. It's the Cutthroat nature of business. Is apple going to produce a million + iPhones when there is no more demand? No. That's nonsense.

[@Refresh2b]

@@alsmith5147 So you're the internet investment genius. So everyone should just burn it if it's not to be circulated? Currency is created for circulation. That's it's purpose. Giving bad advise is that yours?

[@juggaloclownpreacher]

I love this guy's attitude. And he makes a lot of sense too. It is awesome that he knows philosophy as well probably helped them come to this conclusion. I support him as an American Veteran.

[@Therabithole]

This is one of those few camels that will go through the eye of a needle

[@naomiphillips650]

The reason it is hard for a rich person to go to heaven is because of their love of money. For this man, that may or may not be a problem. We can see that he wants to spread the wealth around, but how much does he love his own paycheck?

[@iamgod3411]

Meh whatevs, I didn’t write the Bible anyways

[@jamesl9371]

Fantastic! This guy is great. And just like Henry Ford he understands the economy and he’s not just about selfish greed. Pay more to the bottom class and it will benefit everyone

[@blank4227]

We should all be more like Henry Ford ;)

[@YamiHoOu]

I don't think he would like the comparison to Henry Ford haha

[@alexanderchristopher6237]

Classic Victorian not the racist part, but the economic parts. That’s why we study history: to see what’s right and wrong in the past.

[@shannonblack3513]

This wonderful man is the polar opposite to Trump. God bless you sir!

[@imabout2eat40]

Shannon Black Hes clueless and not president like the great white hope, djt

[@jakewhoskate]

@@imabout2eat40 lmao he is very large you got that right

[@cristiancasarrubias1222]

This guy is definitely invited to the carne asada 💪🏽

[@umbreoneyes]

That’s a type of taco. You’re not even using it right 😂

[@itzdrillza7497]

@@umbreoneyes You wrong too dude. Carne Asada literally means grilled steak or beef 🤦.

[@princessazulaofthefirenati5870]

And the Cookout

[@Nitrodino7875]

Robert Phelps ... don’t pretend you know. Pendejo guey.

[@estebanperal9488]

@@umbreoneyes "Carne asada" could mean "the cookout" or a grilled steak taco. You are both correct.

[@Da_Most_Shady]

EVERYONE who works forty hours a week should be able to pay their bills and put food on the table without any assistance. Yes, that includes working at McDonald's.

[@victorguzman146]

I agree but it depends on what you do, also people want to live lavishly....on minimum wage. I don't think everyone working at Starbucks needs an iPhone 8 or newer. Lol

[@alsmith5147]

Da_Most_Shady Okay, so how do you propose to do that in Africa, Latin America, ie places where that's a far more serious problem than the US?

[@timpike1616]

Why’s that? It doesn’t matter how long you work. You get paid on the economical impact you make

[@heydude4193]

@@alsmith5147 okay so how about you stop using the moronic "whataboutism" argument. This is about the US. Other problems exist in the world, but this topic is about the US. It's just like people responding to trump criticism with "WELL WHAT ABOUT HILLARY/OBAMA!?!?!?" Guess what. Neither are the president. Point is: stop distracting a conversation about a solution by pointing the finger somewhere else. That's the opposite of intelligent.

[@alsmith5147]

Hey Dude How is using developing regions as an example stupid? The OP made a moral claim which if put into practice would cause a massive spike in unemployment via automation, but yeah, I'm the stupid one lol

[@tonyballerxxxx]

He should run for office.

[@Claudia-cr2pm]

This may be his media start up

[@t4ngo_kilo]

im_a_human_91 vote for Bernie Sanders, he agrees with him 100%

[@lifeofmike556]

They wouldn't let him have it

[@108nighthawk]

@Eric Gilbreath So people are entitled to my labour?

[@Aaron_Yeung]

Why can’t all wealthy people be like this.

[@airjoshua247]

A LOT of wealthy people are like this.

[@GriffonksxEX]

@@airjoshua247 true, unfortunately, alot aren't either

[@brenndonn]

What a good person and wow a 95 year old woman working a day job... I'm definitely gonna die before I hit her age

[@passane74]

God bless him. Knowing this life is sort and we all will die one day , that's being Wise.

[@marcd7332]

passane74 Raising taxes doesn’t help anyone Einstein

[@tammytruthout8465]

@@marcd7332, look back at the 50's to the 70's. The rich paid more taxes and EVERYONE benefited.

[@marcd7332]

@@tammytruthout8465 News flash we are not in the 50s. Today off shore accounts and shell companies will only increase if taxes increase and guess what that doesn't help the local economy.

[@tammytruthout8465]

@@marcd7332, what I'm saying is the wealthy paid more taxes then. Education was more equal and easier to get higher education. Infrastructure was much more stable. It was so much easier to "pull yourself up by your bootstraps." Those offshore investments should be illegal.

[@Aaron_Yeung]

True example of a wealthy man who thinks like a smart guy

[@domjong6329]

Donald Trump is also a patriotic millionaire who just happens to love Russia more than the United States.

[@6816Aj]

Wow! Still surprised that people like him exist.

[@marcd7332]

Mint You do realize raising taxes don’t help the poor and the middle class right? More taxes = less new business = less jobs = more poverty. More taxes = people losing their job = more poor people. Taxes ruin countries don’t be fooled

[@marcd7332]

@P4OUR Cycles? If you raise taxes wealthy people will stop making new businesses that's just a fact, and not only that the higher the taxes the higher chance of people making shell companies in other countries like panama, and guess what that doesn't help the local economy.

[@dicemaster1996]

@@marcd7332 that's totally not true dude. Taxes go in brackets so if you aren't making that money it doesn't effect you. It amazes me that people like you defend the rich when they literally hide money to keep it from going to taxes. The average person who starts a business won't fall into high tax brackets for years after they start a business. And if you don't believe that look at Sweden. They have some of the highest tax rates I the world and do just fine and they have one of the highest ratios of privately owned businesses in the world

[@marcd7332]

@@dicemaster1996 As I said before rising taxes equals more shell comapnies outside the country so even if you don't agree with the declenie of jobs and new businesses you can't deny the obvious rise of shell comapnies in the exterior.

[@timpike1616]

+mint yes even with all the technological advances in medication and education people this dumb still exists in our society.

[@aro327]

I thought i liked the man. Then he got to the diner and now i love him.

[@printzp]

Thank you to everyone who's left a positive or constructive comment. Being able to call this man my father makes me proud every day. Obviously I'm biased, but we need more open minded people like him involved in our politics.

[@politicalparmesan4394]

This guy's a legend! Disses the economic theory of the right and goes to Waffle House.

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

The fellow gives me goosebumps. He asks the questions I’ve asked my whole life and I’m 66 now. If all people could just have a piece of this mans energy, our world would be the greatest thing we could achieve..

[@Alchemicalromance93]

This guy gets it! When the richest were taxed at high rates created a golden age in America and we canhave it again!

[@skirk4123]

Unless they leave. There’s a balance.

[@dachuckbuck669]

I mean yeah, the thing that made the 1920s boom was that there were very high taxes on wealth individuals. These were revoked after the great depression due to everyone losing a bunch of stuff so it wouldn’t be fair to tax the previously wealthy like before. I don’t understand why we haven’t put those measures back in place since then.

[@alsmith5147]

Da revrend Correlation is not causation. The US golden age was caused by WWII, taxing the rich had nothing to do with it.

[@MA-mk9rl]

B VV you aren’t smart. Stop acting like you are, you’ve commented the same thing on every subthread but haven’t actually given a legitimate answer. It’s all sophistry.

[@skirk4123]

Al Smith i wish economics was that simple. I tried to graduate with an Econ degree and i ended up switching to finance. Economics has so many variables, proofs, and datasets it is actually a bit insane. WWII certainly played a major role in putting the US on top during a global period of reconstruction, but great financial policy helped the US make good on that opportunity. We didn’t win the lottery by being on the winning side, but we did get the keys to castle in a sense. You know what I mean?

[@dodgytrump9868]

Taxing the rich is one way to reduce the unequal distribution of income in the US. They can also afford it more than the less fortunate ones.

[@anniesue4456]

As a middle class person I resent that people are rewarded for working minimum hours with EIC tax returns of thousands of dollars and I can barely afford to keep up with the basics cost of living and have to pay when rich dont

[@alsmith5147]

Dodgy Trump They already pay most of the taxes and if you want a Scandinavian welfare state then the middle class needs to pay far more taxes.

[@timpike1616]

Why would we need to reduce unequal distribution

[@robinsss]

a fair tax is low and voluntary …………………………………………..a sales tax on non essentials would be voluntary

[@thadoc5186]

Who pays most of the taxes?

[@michaelvalles7782]

Love this man. We need more intellectuals like him in Congress.

[@phantsi_]

Ain't nothing intellectual about wat his saying, its common sense... & u knw wat ppl say abt common sense?

[@KYLELADD]

I wish there were more people like him in the world

[@poker4400]

Andrew Yang for President 2020. Check him out.

[@magaacreyes]

Finally a rich white man speaking facts

[@108nighthawk]

He is not speaking facts

[@108nighthawk]

@@magaacreyes I see; no intelligent lifeform to be found.

[@FlagshipHistory]

@@108nighthawk How so? What did he say that was incorrect?

[@shadow_of_thoth]

@@FlagshipHistory Nothing. Conservatards don't use logic to make decisions. They emotionally lash out whenever someone opposes whatever their grandpa said about politics when they were kids.

[@poopoopeepee7332]

Finally a rich black man speaking facts.....oh wait.

[@jonathansantana6239]

Why doesn't this guy run for president? Hes got my vote!

[@minermortal1997]

Good people don’t want office, good people don’t like politics

[@photofreak56]

I think it is because he's self-aware. He's great at leading a company. A county can't be run like a county. A nation lives and dies on compassion and hard choices.

[@bamaboi49]

I'd give this man a hug. This was amazing

[@brinjoness3386]

People forget the extra taxes the poor pay. Bad interest rates, inability to buy bulk, longer paying rent, if not forever paying rent. And the basic fact necessities and basics like phone, car, internet, utilities are a higher percentage of total earnings.

[@alsmith5147]

brin Joness If those are taxes then the affluent and rich needing to live in far more expensive places for their incomes is a tax as well.

[@brinjoness3386]

@@alsmith5147 that's an option

[@ruffey1748]

@Bry-Fi Um, yes. How will you apply for job or access services, when those things have all gone online if you have no internet? If you have e no phone at all, how do you take calls to organise your work schedule or interviews, speak to public offices for assistance or arrange childcare? If you have no car, your employment options maybe limited, and limit your ability to support yourself and your family.

[@mogotrevo]

@@default2826 - There are many people who don't live in a major US city so there's not always a good bus system or a bus system at all - Uber adds up QUICK. That's a sad suggestion. - Many people have $50 androids, don't be fooled by all the iPhone owners. I meet people with cheap phones all the time. - McDonalds & other public WiFi might work for some people but there's going to be times where that just isn't going to work.

[@plorin3015]

J G It isn’t your obligation to help.

[@cousinegg1278]

America needs more people who think like this man.

[@briobarb8525]

Actually...the WORLD needs more men like this guy!!

[@jeffbrown-hill7739]

More millionaires who think like him, specifically. And I don't mean that we need more millionaires; I mean that the existing ones need to change!

[@lornaceaser1]

Thank you ... trickle down economics has and never will work

[@andrewenriquez3138]

So it has worked but never will work? Are you an economist or do you just believe everything you see on this channel?

[@yaydoggies]

@Andrew Enriquez, I think they mean •never has and never will• .. because trickle-down is sham that only serves to take spending power away from the majority of people and inevitably leads to recession. That’s basic macroeconomics. Edited for grammar

[@JenniferDaniels909]

Andrew Enriquez are you doing better in life than this gentleman and an expert yourself???

[@alsmith5147]

Lorna Ceaser Trickle down economics doesn't exist, as for supply side economics the money supply did contribute to stagflation in the 1970s and investment did fall a lot.

[@robinsss]

a fair tax is low and voluntary …………………………………………..a sales tax on non essentials would be voluntary

[@allcoupedup]

All I saw in this video is a guy that loves his country and his fellow man and that he wants both to succeed. If you saw anything else, you're adding your own prejudices.

[@kkknotcool]

Tell that to the guy worth a 20th of what he is worth and trying to get to where he got in life with low taxes helping him all the way up. High taxes on established people don't affect them much. High taxes on people trying to compete with established people effects them a LOT!!!

[@Trickey2413]

@@kkknotcool you know what a progressive taxrate is?

[@zakariaibsa1388]

This guy is a president made. Bless you sir. Quote from the OG DMX " STOP BEING GREEDY, GIVE TO THE NEDDY.

[@imerflores1167]

This gentleman should write a book, I would buy it. Great Man and Patriot. Kudos to Ruth!

[@108nighthawk]

Lol he is no patriot.

[@lmjones7716]

And the sad thing is a lot of people that have to 'choose between a baloney sandwich and health-care' voted for Trump.

[@thinkingman8344]

@B VV something did change, affordable healthcare act has been ruled unconstitutional. They can't get healthcare with a pre-existing condition. This both sides are equal will destroy this country. There is only one party who is against what America stands for and that is the republicans. Seriously, have you not been paying attention. Think of their actions the last 10 years, what have they done where they put country before power or wealth.

[@108nighthawk]

How is it sad? Those people do not want to ve like the other pathetuc scabs who, much like a child, need to rely on others to provide for them.

[@lmjones7716]

@@108nighthawk- I hope you never find yourself in a similar predicament, but if you do, I hope your ignorant words come back to haunt you.

[@108nighthawk]

@@lmjones7716 Hopefully I am smart enough to save early and be o sured privately. Oh wait, look at that.

[@lmjones7716]

@@108nighthawk - A lot of people on the streets are former CEOs and higher management and had more money than you'll ever see in 10 lifetimes. You don't know what's around the corner...

[@howequalspeace]

poor and middle-class repubs: “but we want to keep giving you all the money”

[@saulslinkontwitch]

This guy is woke af!

[@pedrodiaz6002]

We must protect this man at all cost !

[@Mark-ok8ss]

Mr Prince is a moral & good man. His character & values are in line with the promise of America. I truly hope that dark cloud of selfish, unchristian behaviour that has effected our country over the last few years is washed away this November. I believe the US senate shouldn't have a GOP majority for the next political cycle. I'm a GOP member, who will be voting for Biden this year.

[@kathyjones274]

May need to vote Democrat after you vote for Bieden,one more time.

[@Fillinyourname]

I’m tearing up. This is touching

[@phanuellaurent]

This man is a GANGSTA!!!! Love it. Bernie 2020✊✊✊

[@marcd7332]

Trump 2020

[@goldenhourkodak]

Marc D Did you not pay attention to this video?

[@marcd7332]

Connor Fin Yeah I did and I don’t agree with this guy. More taxes is never a good idea

[@goldenhourkodak]

Marc D It is if it’s on the rich. Tax a few thousand people more and the entire economy is much better.

[@marcd7332]

@@goldenhourkodak In what fairytale do you live? Do you even know what a shell company is?

[@stevenhinkle6957]

This is the honesty and inner honesty that America needs.

[@jrconcerned6064]

Love this man. Honest heart, and speaks truth to power. 👍

[@lambynighttrain]

If he's not calling out the Federal Reserve and their place in the well being between the rich and the poor he is just part of the system

[@techmalone9326]

Please make this viral. Just that opening statement alone..... YES!

[@delorescarritti7886]

More Rich people could learn from a smart kind business owner that actually cares about his employees! God Bless HIM 💕!

[@michilorio1757]

Thank you for been a human.

[@ducktail4068]

8:39 FINALLY. Someone who actually loves America enough to know it's history.

[@johndoe-qo8cy]

If only more rich people were like this man. Good Job mate.

[@michaelblower7363]

I'm sure there are, sadly we don't see their stories and thoughts being shared around the media. :-S

[@dboyagod]

I will strive to be like this man ❤️