Running for president on a universal basic income platform

[@entropyofallcreation]

Tons of kids drop out to help their parents, the UBI could increase graduation rate, and definitely decrease juvenile crime. This man is speaking common sense!

[@soonhongchan4547]

Another term for common sense is microeconomy. It means this man thinks deep.

[@GR-uc1gq]

I am trying to finish nursing school to support my mother. The freedom dividend would help us out tremendously

[@silentbovo1]

@ Holy shit, you're fucking dense. You legit just implied that people working a job to help their family instead of going to school is lazy? Why are you spouting so much bullshit? for attention?

[@silentbovo1]

@Raymond Babcock It's not enough money to live on and do nothing? I'm pretty sure people would continue their education or work another job during their free time? You really think someone who works a crap job for 24k a year will quit and happily sit at home with 50% of their income with UBI? No, they'll continue to work and use the extra money to improve their lives.

[@emmanuelgoldstein8233]

Let's just be real here, I don't care about the UBI, all I care about is socialists and blue collar workers to stop bitching about how much money I make. I can survive just fine without the UBI, but I can't stand how polarized our politics is, UBI is the only way to shut those leftists down. Do I see UBI as the ideal morale political system? Absolutely not. But it doesn't hurt to support a political system that can shut leftists down, without having to be a burden for me, by also giving me the basic income.

[@SJNaka101]

I almost cried when he talked about how the current programs actually decentivize going back to work because you lose your benefits. My mom has been on disability for over a decade for some tough mental health issues. It took her over a year to get approved for disability benefits. Social security lets her work a certain amount without it affecting her benefits. She's tried on a couple occasions to work, because she WANTS to work. But then her jobs gave her too many hours and social security started making a bunch of fuss and my mom got scared. She got scared that now, since my father passed away... that if she lost her benefits due to work and then had another mental breakdown, she'd be without income for another full year going through the disability approval process again. People need to understand that FEAR keeps so many of these folks on welfare from picking themselves up. So many people on disability WANT to work, WANT to contribute, but our current system threatens them for working rather than encouraging them to work. UBI is the way to go!

[@signalfire6]

Very well said, thank you.

[@WayneDome-dm8iu]

You had me convinced until the very end when you said UBI. In other words, the wa\elfare check and Social Security she is getting is not enough, So find more free money. What exactly is your mom offering in return? If we go back 40 years how much income on a weekly or monthly time frame did she save for her future? Are you Following in Her foot Steps? Bad Daily Choices over a person's lifetime Creates This. Freedom comes with a challenge. Most people without income is their own Fault.

[@WayneDome-dm8iu]

@Mandy Last I just had to break out the shove in order to clean up all your crap. You deliberately sidestepped the real issue. So she never saved money and planned for the future and now you want to Vomit on all the hardworking Americans who do save for the Future. How dare you put the blame on Us. Shame on you for looking for excuses. There's no justifiable reason to start another program like UBI accept to suck free money off the backs of hardworking Americans. If you are counting on your job with no backup income you will be the next loser. Save 10 Percent of every check,and this goes away.

[@gbuz5789]

You think giving people $1,000 a month will incentivize people to work? Look at all the people not working now because they don't have to due to welfare. UBI will make it worse. I don't think people are afraid. They do the calculations and see it is better not to work. If your mother can't work then we should support her. If she can work, which you say she could, then we should not support her or partly support her. If she has a mental breakdown (sorry for that) then we can help her. It should be a balance of help, not a blank check.

[@joshmajors6538]

I do believe she would still get SS along with 1,000. But if her benefits are more than 1,000 Freedom Dividend. Then she would have to choose. How would she spend the money if she could choose.???

[@RJDSUBGENIUS]

I grew up in Alaska and I’ve always wondered why something like a the permanent fund couldn’t be done on a much larger level to make all Americans essentially shareholders in the thing. Andrew has my vote.

[@perryellis9645]

Because Republicans have propagandized it as a form of socialism and all republicans think its evil. They fail to realize social security, medicare, un-employement benefits, k-highschool, highways, firefighters, are all forms of socialism. Socialism benefits society when applied properly.

[@undertaker11ism]

Perry Ellis which is very ironic since alaska is a republican state and has UBI

[@adamshattuck1985]

in alaska if you dont pull your weight in some areas-you die. in the lower states, not so much. i live in michigan and basically if you have shelter for 3 months or so of the year, you can spend the rest on drugs and sleep inside. this could work IF we also get a culture shift in place where not working isnt seen as bad. but i ask you would you feel ok with you working hard, cutting wood, hunting,etc. and coming home only to find out your neighbors have all that covered but you both get to eat the same meal? or they keep having kids due to the money but you have to work harder? if we made it so that we had pop cpontrols, work ethic for advancement (school or the like), etc. in place this could work. but in reality, itll just make drug dealers flush with cash, overcrowd local colleges, etc.

[@gbuz5789]

The yearly check in Alaska is I think about $1,200? And it is a dividend for oil sales. This is completely different. It is the same as if you invested money in a business that paid you interest (a dividend) on your money. UBI would cost over $3 trillion dollars a year. The only way we could pay for it would be much higher taxes. Close to double. It is a terrible idea and will never happen.

[@perryellis9645]

@Norbert Kausen You do realize communism is not the same as democratic socialism. Also the things your saying is just straight up propaganda that brain washed your logic center. Socialist countries in general have a much happier index then any other countries and they also seem to be doing pretty well economically.

[@flawlesstracks]

Yang is the leader we all need... please don’t let us down Iowa!!

[@snooprince1719]

Terrence Anderson explain? Describe 3 flaws about him being president. You are probably a misinformed trump supporter

[@hassebrasse7210]

Jason AP He says that the UBI Will give the mainstreet more customers and get back Jobs. But why wouldn’t people just use their dividend to buy stuff on amazon? Inflation is a problem, if you rent a house and get an extra 12k a year, than you rent Will probably go up. A VAT Will make things more expensive for people.

[@PostalReptiles]

@@hassebrasse7210 You'd have to spend 120k a year, or 10k a month to not come out ahead with the freedom dividend. It will be about a 10% VAT, much less than most countries

[@hassebrasse7210]

Justin Vollrath That is true, But a 10% increase in prices Will still cause som inflation. I love yang, But i am worried about inflation. Also, i dont think givibg people money Will get the main street stores back, and i dont think we should get them back. Amazon and e-comerce is a better experience for consumers. But it is to early to admit that ot everyone should work because of automation. So i dont really know what to do. Yang is the only politician who is talking about this, and he has my VOTE. But still, i am worried.

[@personmcperson4440]

Holy shit....The Atlantic finally gives me something I can get behind.

[@missminti]

Most Americans have never even left their home state, yet all claim to be experts in economics and sociology. It pays to listen to the educated few, they are not the elite, they are trying to tell you all something! #yang2020

[@yonathanseleshi]

Andrew just nailed the key question for Basic Income proponents and opponents.. How do you pay for it? 10:43 This is one of the best answers I've ever seen articulated and it was done by someone running for President of the United States. We need to support this guy.

[@randymorrison1761]

Watch his joe Rogan interview. He breaks down the numbers in depth

[@Uarehere]

Imagine that: a politician who knows how to do math :-)

[@AiNoKime]

how do we exponentially increase the supported garnered by this niche of yang gangs?

[@yonathanseleshi]

@@randymorrison1761 yeah I saw it. Great interview by Joe.

[@AmericanTestConstitution]

Everyone's rent is just going to increase by $1,000 when universal basic income comes out. If you pay $1,000 rent now, you are just going to be paying $2,000 if Ubi becomes a reality. Everyone's going to wind up working just as many hours as they did before to get the same number of goods. The reason why rent is so high right now, is because rent is subsidized in a lot of cities in this country.

[@MattRiggs-wj8lx]

Andrew Yang for President!

[@lazarusblackwell6988]

ANDREW YANG FOR PRESIDENT

[@candacewilliams2308]

Andrew Yang and his Freedom Dividend has my vote

[@strider5964]

@Solar Flare they also have a social credit system which Andrew wants

[@SteveScapesYT]

@Solar Flare If you want to get out of debt, you have to 1) Get our tech companies to stop evading corporate income tax, and instead tack a value added tax on all the operational transactions up the value chain 2) Stop forcing all our businesses to carry the burden of managing a massive internal bureaucracy of (ineffectively) managing employee healthcare 3) Foster more efficient allocation of human capital by detaching healthcare from employment so that there is greater freedom of movement towards more efficient job placements in the market 4) Stop paying the massive costs of disfunction-- when huge portions of the population are unable to afford a sudden 500 dollar expense, are cutting meds, and relying on expensive ER care as primary care taxpayers foot massive unnecessary bills 5) Begin an entrepreneurial revolution by giving people universal healthcare and putting cash (read: capital) in their pockets. The resources that will allow a greater portion of the population with the right talents to throw up a middle finger at their employers and start new successful enterprises. If I were in charge, we would make UBI 2000 per month instead and simultaneously abolish minimum wage-- REALLY incentivizing new small business. In short, we want to super charge the markets by making high quality universal single payer healthcare, implementing a universal basic income, de-regulating many entrapreneurial/small-business driven industries, and getting money out of politics in order to get rid of anti-competitive regulations that benefit big monopolies WHILE ALSO going for greater consumer protections to end this Opioid crisis and get human health on track for greater productivity. You know who's platform looks like this the most? Andrew Yang's.

[@MrSILVERADO53]

It was hard to get your vote. All he did was promise free stuff.

[@candacewilliams2308]

@@MrSILVERADO53 It's not a naive cash give-away, UBI has been carefully and extensively studied. I used to think UBI was for entitled lazy idiots, but after doing my research I have changed my mind. kzbin.info/www/bejne/movanZ2hp9GoqsU

[@MrSILVERADO53]

Jeff Williams Then quit opinionated research and look at some facts. You could sight public assistance works and in some countries it does. What you don’t know is those public assistance programs are privatized and must generate are profit for investors, while maintaining a a tip top standard so they get that big fat money making contract the next year. But not pissing off the public. Venezuela promised a mountain of public assistance to its citizens, with the worlds largest oil reserves to pay for it! Giving any government that kind of power only BREEDS corruption. In the United States government, there is no accountability.

[@FrVle]

This guy needs to be more popular

[@eugeniebreida]

Mainstream Media ('left wing' ha ha) is preventing his getting air time in the big leagues. S U C K S - just like the Bernie candidacy. WE must get the word out.

[@akatsuki5504]

He already is of right now! #Yang2020

[@davidnunes299]

we just have to do our part. Share it and share it. Talk about it and talk about it. It's inevitable.

[@edcarrasco4093]

He has my vote. Very informative and intelligent

[@signalfire6]

He's winning over Trump voters in droves - 'you are what I thought I was getting in Trump...' The juxtaposition between his brain power and Trump's flagrant assholery will be rather... dramatic.

[@davidnunes299]

I hope you share UBI and Andrew Yang with all your friends and family. Andrew Yang till we win. America deserves. Everybody deserves.

[@gbuz5789]

Very informative and intelligent, yes but wrong.

[@alfredogonzalez8735]

Andrew yang sounds like he would be a great president

[@SteveScapesYT]

Andrew should, on the trail, be careful about saying "1000 into the pockets of American families", because it's actually "1000 into the pockets of American families PER ADULT"-- which for most families, means 2000 a month; and for broken families, gives a pretty big incentive to remake a household and keep life partnerships together. Also gives singles an incentive to live together connectedly and not in isolation. All of which, is a benefit to social wellbeing, and the psychological well-being of our citizens.

[@Unclejamsarmy]

Steven Chong - Creative Corner interesting argument, but that incentive always exists for most people and there’s also an incentive that’s more historically prevalent of women needing to depend on men economically, keeping them together, and men using money as a way to attract mates so I think it’s an equally plausible argument that it would increase splits and singles. I think you’re probably right that it would increase connectedness etc because I think it would be so positive for many people’s general well-being as individuals.

[@SteveScapesYT]

@@Unclejamsarmy UBI is just an important piece, it's not a complete solution to figuring out how to organize a human-centric society for our new age of automation. There are major issues in social outcomes that have to do with the psychology of men and women-- we can debate about how much is human nature, and how much is socialized culture, but the reality is that while individuals can change their behaviors society as a whole cannot change the reality that women don't want to marry men who make less money than them, and men do not maintain psychological well-being without the acknowledgement of their wives and communities as bread winners. So when we automate away all the manufacturing jobs and leave hospitals and schools as the only full-time employers in many rural communities, we shouldn't be surprised that families fall apart. BUT humans are unchanged in being happier within the traditional family model, and society benefits as well... this is a major social structure problem that neither the left nor right are currently equipped to find answers to, and the private sector has zero incentive to do so. BUT... even if UBI is not a final solution, I would argue it's almost inarguable that it's a needed step in the right direction.

[@Unclejamsarmy]

Steven Chong - Creative Corner I think there could be massive short term disruption from it. So much of our society is based on economic desperation in complicated, subtle, and obvious ways. Your gender point is interesting though manufacturing has been a very small percentage of overall employment for a long time

[@MichielVanKets]

what about not stealing other people's money?

[@Unclejamsarmy]

Michiel Van Kets Anarchism isn’t very popular, for tons of obvious reasons. It’s still stealing whether the tax rate is 10% or 90%. But I suspect you’re just being melodramatic and aren’t an anarchist, and are just using a weak argument because you selfishly want more money. It’s routine. Just like all the libertarians that scream taxation is theft but still support taxation 😂😂😂

[@healer81]

This guy can beat Trump

[@ThisGuyRides]

Thanks for believing in me.

[@EvanNagao]

Agreed

[@Classymarc]

@@ThisGuyRides That is so damn funny xD

[@thomasthemarstrain2141]

Trump 2020, Trump 2024, Trump 2028, Trump 2032, Trump 2036, Trump 2040, Trump 2044, Trump 2048

[@qaztim11]

i dont know if he can, but i hope he does

[@kenyagomez9240]

I could just keep listening all day long. A smart man talking and wanting to lead this country ❤

[@greatblue6648]

and kinda hot too

[@LordNextDoor]

No homo I feel you

[@overtaxedinmn5913]

This guy is lying about automation, won’t happen until the government signs your rights to sue companies.

[@joshuaklein2859]

Kenya Gomez 😍ill run too than Kenya:)

[@MichielVanKets]

what about NOT stealing other people's money?

[@andygarcia3585]

$1000 a month in my pocket? Andrew you have my attention.

[@inoribettor]

SMASHED EVERY QUESTION WITHOUT PAUSING OR STUTTERING. Next president folks

[@azkid883]

Inori Chan - right on✊ # socialist freeloader

[@inoribettor]

@@azkid883 Ah yes the socialist cries ✊

[@Phangmaster]

I think he's a good 10 years too early.

[@dewaynethomas3122]

@@Phangmaster It's better to solve the problem immediately if you can spot it, why wait until it's too late and people have suffered.

[@shawnantunes]

@@signalmentor So you want corporate monopolies to have all the money while America's are living paycheck to paycheck? Andrew Yang has my vote!!

[@NanasTarotOracles13]

This is the Man with the Vision and the Plan!! He gets my vote!!

[@Peetie_Wheatstraw]

I'll be watching more of this candidate. His ideas are interesting and he is very smart and seems pragmatic. I want to know more.

[@zaneunderthesun]

Watch the Joe Rogan podcast here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYXWdq2je8agkJo

[@adamblister6005]

This man is the best presidential candidate I've seen in my lifetime. Sober solutions and no BS. How refreshing!

[@jindayu007]

Yang is the best candidate so far.

[@kimokla3874]

YES And ;; )BETTER for USA

[@matasuki]

Those who are skeptical: If you guys worked in tech trust me you would understand this. AI will eventually automate even white collar work. Its only a matter of time. UBI is inevitable.

[@Classymarc]

As someone who works in ICT I stand by your statement.

[@robin212212]

AI will not eliminate white collar work; it will reduce the numbers required and serve as an enhanced analytics tool.

[@PresidentGas1]

Yeah I was working in high-tech in Silicon Valley beginning in 1979. In 1984 I worked at Apple building the first Mac's in one of the most highly automated manufacturing plants in the country. My job was to keep all of the robotics up and running. I've seen it all and watched all sorts of high-tech move overseas. The point is .... this isn't a new phenomenon. All of those people who were displaced at the time moved on to other occupations. Society adapts and the workforce does as well.

[@matasuki]

@@PresidentGas1 what is the solution when computer programs begin to write computer programs? AI can already perform many human tasks much faster and more error free than human beings. The industrial revolution and the computer age didn't really disrupt work because at the end of the day you still need a human mind. AI is different in that we are automating complex thinking which we assumed would always belong to humans. Algorithms to optimize algorithms. It's either we ban AI or we help provide some sort of safety net. There are already taxi cab drivers who are angry about Uber and Lyft, just imagine how angry those millions of truck drivers will be in 30 years.

[@Kormac80]

@@PresidentGas1 Just look at the data. That's the key and that's what Yang does. Tech and robotics are creating 1 job for every 10 they eliminate. When entire fields are replaced by software/robots, there won't be entirely new fields arising. This is clear from the DATA.

[@dianepagen6620]

A Freedom Dividend would go a long way to increasing mental health in this country. Economic fears are causing a lot of stress and despair.

[@amplifiedbible07]

Aren't you concerned about inflation though?

[@AdamBechtol]

Amen to that

[@Kormac80]

@@amplifiedbible07 Yang explained why inflation won't result from this. watch the video.

[@amplifiedbible07]

@@Kormac80 that he did, thanks

[@Kormac80]

@Sasha Da Masta So true. Suicide rates are much higher for households with firearms, especially handguns. Having that handgun makes the suicide simple and easy and that contributes to a higher rate. But a key underlying cause is stress and hopelessness. UBI would reduce suicide for sure. Not because people kill themselves for lack of money, but they are stressed.

[@kabatake]

Such a refreshing candidate who makes sense! He has peaked my interest!

[@christiancaldwell9805]

This is the level of intelligence that should be expected in every politician.

[@bperez8656]

That was excellent. Straight and to the point.

[@傅二代-d1y]

You have my vote wise man! Create human being great leader!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@neptunecentari7824]

Each person? So a married couple will be getting 2000 a month?

[@autohmae]

Every adult gets a $1000 per month.

[@jimd1617]

thats right!

[@signalfire6]

If you're over 18 :)

[@kimokla3874]

YES AND less to prisons, welfare and TAX THE HUGE PROFITS All citizens under $$$$$ 100,000 a yr. and then $$$$$$$ 1,500 a month

[@rayskins1]

They proposed a study here in Ontario Canada it did not last but I believe the set rate was $1200 a month per person but something like $20000 a year for married couple, it’s not got to work the way this guy is saying, people who have more money get less, it’s fucking bullshit

[@JakeLuden]

I really enjoyed this interview more than others with him. The interviewer actually pressed him so he was able to elaborate and explain his plans more. This makes me even more excited for the debates in June.

[@skyblue9991]

According to the national poverty level... anyone making under 12k annually is considered to be in poverty. This gives 12k annually to every American citizen. He could, with the stroke of a pen, end all of the poverty in America. Do any of you have any idea how this would drastically transform our society for the better??? This man would go down in the history books as the man who saved America. I'm not even exaggerating.

[@briandiehl9257]

"saved" America is a bit hyperbolic, but he would go into history for a lot of things

[@gregson8533]

I'm still voting for Yang but he overhyped his UBI proposition, In his early stages he stated that it would be $1000 per family member for kids/father etc. but on JRE podcast he said it would be $1000 per household and it would deduct ie; food stamps benefits; so if receiving $300 foodstamps you would instead receive $700. while this is still good, It just seems misleading at first glance. Even still i just think he needs to reach a broader audience, CNN/MSNBC :( sadly no interviews on those.

[@skyblue9991]

@@gregson8533 It's still for every individual over the age of 18. The plan on his website has not changed. And I don't recall him saying "per household" on the JRE. That's actually where I first heard the details on his plan. But yeah, the MSM is only interested in propping up corporatist. Yang is far too outside of the box for them.

[@autohmae]

@@gregson8533 actually, you go from $300 in foodstamps to $1000 in hand, if you didn't need $300 (maybe you grow food somehow?) in foodstamps but wanted to use that money for something else, you can.

[@FreedomFightwear]

The fact that it doesn’t already add on top of current welfare programs makes it that much more realistic and affordable! And yes this man can actually SAVE America. Let us think about the insanity of a record trump left on our country and how this man can really DRASTICALLY change the trajectory of where we are headed! YANG2020!!!!!!

[@CatloafCreative]

He had me at abundance mindset.

[@MichielVanKets]

what about NOT stealing other people's money?

[@freedomfyodor]

@@MichielVanKets What about understanding economics and how modern civilization works?

[@loradreamer12]

@@MichielVanKets What the hell are you rambling about?? It's not stolen money how can you steal something and give it back to them?? Whatever problem you have with the 1% has nothing to do with the rest of the American population who are struggling

[@signalfire6]

@@MichielVanKets Q is a LARP. You're being conned.

[@ziconghuang7139]

Andrew Yang is a wise man. He does not bullshit and play politics. He does not play the identity card, the feminist card, the LBGT card, and he does not even waste his time going after Trump like every other candidates do. He cares about the problems of the future, the problems nobody talks about from both parties. If I were a US citizen, I would definitely vote for him. Though he stands very slim chance of actually winning the election, it is good thing that he opens the discussion of job automation and UBI.

[@signalfire6]

It's early yet. He's going to run the table at the debates (was in an international debate championship). Consider him up against Empty Suit Beto, or Quicker Fucker Upper Biden, or 78 year old Bernie, or even Warren who I respect greatly but will never overcome the whole Pocahontas thing... the thing is, he's REAL. As someone said, 'Once you hear Andrew Yang speak, all the other candidates sound like Charlie Brown's teacher...'

[@soonhongchan4547]

Not slim chance though...

[@soonhongchan4547]

@@signalfire6 lol

[@FUNKACHELI]

Just plays the robot card .....

[@ianwerden5601]

@@FUNKACHELI ☺😁😄! SPACE WALL!! ☺😁😄

[@michelvandepol1485]

I like his ideas! It may not work, but then again the current system is certainly not working for Americans

[@tatehavlovitz9459]

Michel van de Pol This is a great attitude to have honestly, I agree, it might not be a perfect solution but we need to try something! Instead of just electing someone who won’t change anything until we get to the point of no return

[@nitomaldonado141]

Man He has my vote

[@_jko]

He's such a straight shooter. Never skirts around a question. He answers them directly

[@daywalker3735]

Wow I literally haven't read one negative comment about this guy lol Now can we all please go out and vote for him???

[@harvbegal6868]

He's not known enough yet. Just wait. As soon as Fix News starts making negative shit up about him every comment section will have some brainwashed idiot saying he is a communist.

[@xternalz]

Harv Begal actually he was on Tucker Carlson and there was very positive comments.

[@mrde0mrsai]

Harv Begal He’s been on Fox News 4 or 5 times, so popular.

[@dragonore2009]

Let me be the first, he is just another "free shitter" politician, just like free shit Bernie Sanders.

[@junior091083]

Yang Ideas should get an oscar regarding the most stupid ideas ever!

[@drunkhulk4913]

Wish this guy was running for prime minister in Canada

[@DMofTheWorld]

Just donated to this crazy, rich asian!

[@snehalanandkumar4560]

@Norbert Kausen I seem to be missing your point. So I ask, what's your point?

[@kimokla3874]

great and for all people smarter and better life

[@nationalstudyacademykim5030]

@@snehalanandkumar4560 LOLH

[@nationalstudyacademykim5030]

@Norbert Kausen Actually, if he becomes president, his new salary will be $4 Million. According to his 160 proposals on his site. No more millions in speaking fees, no more perks, no more bias towards rich corporations or donations. How crazy Idea is that for you Nobert?

[@trentfoyer8125]

Yang 2020! He keeps it simple and focuses on practical economics instead of decisive social issues. Immigration, a woman's right to choose, lgbtq rights... We can argue about that later. For now we need to put the power back into ppl's hands. Right and left should come together to elect this guy... Then we worry about fighting again

[@m.a.d.4441]

Shoot, I'm that guy who's so anti-socialist (because I can't help but equate them to the communists and national socialists) that I think Pinochet was right . . . and even *I* want this guy to be the next president!

[@pwgearedturbofan2348]

Exactly. I like that he's not really talking about all of those issues. That's literally only Congress' job. The president is just supposed to lead on important things, and automation is one of the biggest hurdles our species has ever faced. Let President Yang lead on helping us transition through automation, and let Congress debate and worry about other issues with their constituents.

[@arminius6506]

I don't like democrats (I also don't like Republicans either) but would love to see him American President. We the mankind need people like him who do politics on real issues instead on lunatic ideologies.

[@SJNaka101]

The really cool thing is that when economic anxieties are eased by UBI, the psychological impact it will have on the American people will be hugely beneficial. We will be much less angry at one another if financial stresses aren't constantly nagging at the back of our minds

[@NotawinnerXLIVE]

Its not about the money, its about our economy. Andrew has my vote if Bernie falls again.

[@MrZEEsterious]

@Solar Flare Sorry, that's not adding to the conversation, try to act like an adult ok?

[@solarflare4259]

I did not know that only kids speak truth...Yf you consider yourself an "adult" you're a very naïve one..I know what socialism is first hand while you have no clue so try to act like an real adult not like the one who pretends that knows it better,ok?

[@arete7884]

@@solarflare4259 Dumb people with social trauma go seek mental health then come back to form an opinion that isint emotion based

[@justinyang733]

I love your profile picture lol

[@joshuawalker4406]

Bernie sanders is a manipulative communist.

[@jindayu007]

Who benefit from UBI? My take: -Citizens who do not work and do not qualify for welfare or unemployment benefits. -Citizens who do work at home taking care of kids, sick, and elderly etc. -Full time volunteering citizens. -Full time amature gardeners who love their backyard. etc. -20 million college students. -$1000 will have a big positive impact on low income citizens. -Citizens on welfare will see less impact increase benefits are capped at $1000.

[@tatehavlovitz9459]

Kim Sun Most welfare recipients will likely prefer the UBI, as there is no stigma attached, complicated check ins/case workers, it’s just straight cash to use as they like. They also aren’t encouraged to stay poor, like with some welfare programs you have to make under a certain amount and have nothing saved!! So it’s better in a lot of ways

[@aaroncarson1770]

He's certainly the most huggable candidate I've ever seen.

[@autohmae]

That's just an amazing comment. :-)

[@chanphouthavong63]

He doesn't dodge answers he speaks the facts. As fellow Entrepreneur he has my vote!

[@kimokla3874]

TRUTH AND HONEST ANDREW IN 2020

[@victorledezma6652]

This guy is impressing people on both sides of the political field

[@angelswahlenberg2577]

Please people understand. This is a chance to have hopes and something to be proud about like elimination of the poverty in our country!

[@wearamask4842]

Yang is way ahead of his time!

[@flyingeagle3750]

Bright man cant wait to hear more.

[@zaneunderthesun]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYXWdq2je8agkJo

[@selina3023]

He speaks from people’s heart that’s why today’s politicians don’t understand his views...

[@prezbige]

I support anybody that truly supports others before their personal gain. Zang talks common sense, he will keep winning.

[@RebelEight-z7q]

"mindset of abundance" can pose a problem, especially for shallow-minded people who'd rather vote for trump. I hope to see this guy in the debates soon :) extremely smart and a visionary.

[@vokedhefty2922]

A tax cut for all workers will be $12000 a year and $12000 a year goes to all those that do not work. That's a tax cut Republicans. That's a tax cut Democrats and welfare. This is truly the best of both worlds. How can we disagree with this plan?

[@mattc7360]

Trickle up economy

[@drewkinney6077]

This dude is awesome.

[@hangerq5735]

A true real human ready to fix this rotten corrupt country. This guy is the answer to many of our problems. I say give it a try , it can’t be any worse than what we have it today. This makes complete sense. 🌈

[@mrbam8833]

Andrew Yang is totally gonna win! People just need to spread the word!

[@dannowman5761]

We need millions more worker cooperatives where the workers are the owners and make the most important decisions together. UBI can help people start their own coops. The Marcora Law in Italy is very successful especially in the Emilia Romagna region. Look it up.

[@crystalidx]

He is sure the cutting-edge of American politics being at the right place at the right time. I wonder if the media will realize this.

[@autohmae]

He isn't even on their radar yet, but he's going to be at the Democratic debates, so we'll see if he gets his message across.

[@BEFreda]

I'm a Republican AND a Trump supporter but I'm 100% behind UBI. Jobs will move to more technical and more creative; but the starving artist is more than just a stereotype. To get great at something machines can't do takes time (10,000 hours). UBI gives time to those who are young and displaced workers attempting to gain new skills. It also gives Americans an opportunity to get off of 21st century indentured servitude (AKA banks and credit lenders). Likely, it'll help low-middle class increase their income earlier in their lives, meaning greater contributions to society, the economy and ultimately charity. One thing he didn't mention was that the extra $1,000 in the hands of someone who is doing 'well enough' means more disposable income IE tax revenue. However, I do disagree with his system of paying for UBI. We need a national sales tax in lieu of an income tax. This will put the onus businesses to pay the taxes (that they collect from citizens), decrease the amount of funding needed for the IRS, increase the amount taxes that the rich pay and eliminate loopholes (citizens, illegal immigrants, tax sheltering, international visitors, tax brackets, etc.). We'd need a NST in the low 20's to equal our current tax base, but one of 30% would both give us a UBI start, as well as contribute to decreasing the national deficit.

[@healer81]

Im interested who youd vote for if Trump and Yang went against each other

[@BEFreda]

@@healer81 Great question! Gotta see how Trump finishes out his tenure, but I liked what he did with Prison reform, work done on our trade agreements, focus on illegal/undocumented immigrants, ending DACA, everything North Korea, lowest unemployment rate this century and trying to repeal the ACA. Cash for clunkers (using the republican principle of trickle down economics), a god awful ACA and being the first minority are the only things I'll remember about Obama's 8-year tenure. When he dropped cash for clunkers I immediately thought he was the right man for the job, but he focused too much on ACA and it hurt the medical system as a whole.

[@grayman4101]

@@BEFreda you're a wierd vote. people like you make elections completely unpredictable. Could you vote for bernie, or tulsi gabbard?

[@BEFreda]

@@grayman4101 not a chance

[@rkurniati11]

please follow him on twitter.

[@DivineAura1]

He’s right people hate when the government decide for us. I swear if Andrew yang loses I’ll be disappointed. Hopefully whoever wins 2020 implements what Andrew does

[@Lingsmusic2023]

He is the savior of the poor! Chinese representatives must be mature and mature! He will succeed! I support him!

[@matthewbittenbender9191]

UBI is a bold concept that I believe can actually work if implemented correctly. Yang explains very well how this is not socialism and how it’s a natural extension a strong capitalism. However, how it is implemented will dictate it success. I’m not excited about a VAT tax which is regressive and affects the same people that UBI is supposed to help. The consumer, a.k.a. the average American, will be spending more for everything they buy. If we implement a VAT, you have to get rid of sales tax and other consumer taxes. The source for this Needs to come from corporations and the ultra wealthy as it once did back in the 1950s and 60s. Further, with everybody getting a basic income that is in line with what Social Security pays, the Social Security fund then should be incorporated into this funding. And nothing has been said about whether retirees can draw SS and UBI as well. Throw in welfare and about 100 billion from defense spending and we have more than enough. Another point to consider is something Yang mentioned in another interview that you be I will not be taxable. However he did say that if your income and UBI lift you to the next tax bracket then you will be taxed higher. In this case, I think UBI phones need to be treated as insurance distributions which are non-taxable. If you receive any insurance settlement the money is not taxable nor is it necessary to report to the IRS. UBI should treated the same if it is truly going to have the same effect. Remember, social Security used to be nontaxable income until Ronald Reagan‘s first term. That was a betrayal to the senior citizen community. Lastly, I like that he calls it a “freedom dividend“ because it’s certainly more marketable to anti-communist patriots and rabid capitalist who will no doubt the ride this as socialism in its purest form. It is these people who stand to bear the tax burden for this whether they recognize this as a solution to how our Economic system need something to balance technology illuminating our jobs.

[@autohmae]

UBI as I understand will be opt-in: it's UBI or the SS you already receive. Yeah, sounds like a mistake that UBI will get you over a threshold for taxes.

[@kimokla3874]

YES so we all improve life Tax the large corp. big profits less to PRISONS, delete the pot and small pot dealers from prisons!! UBI will bring a SRONGER HAPPIER USA ANDREW FOR PREZ 2020

[@slanteyedpoet]

@@autohmae VAT exempt bare essentials cost. It is essentially a luxury goods tax. And UBI stacks on top of SS, not replacing it.

[@autohmae]

@@slanteyedpoet yeah, it's meant as a VAT only on luxury goods, that's correct. UBI is also opt-in, I might have been wrong on what you are giving up, but it's something.

[@slanteyedpoet]

@@autohmae please look up Yang2020.com. There are 3 types: Regular Social Security (SSI)which stacks atop UBI, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) which also stacks atop UBI, only the means-tested Supplementary Security income does NOT stack. Do some detailed reading before speaking, better for everyone. thanks

[@dlg5485]

Wow, this interviewer is trying his hardest to push the narrative that the economy is great, citing the unemployment rate and other bullshit indicators. He actually said the numbers don't show any problem when they clearly do. This is why the mainstream media is so utterly hated by most Americans. Yang's vision is quite impressive. He has clearly thought this through and has a solid plan to implement it. I'm all for it. Also, those of you who think this is the only policy he's running on need to check out his website. He literally has more policy proposals than any other candidate.... www.yang2020.com/policies/

[@MrSatan27-1]

D LG I actually liked that the interviewer was like that because Yang had a very clear and strong message backed by facts and statistics every single time. The interviewer failed at every turn and it shows.

[@dlg5485]

@@MrSatan27-1 To clarify, I believe the news media should approach everything from a position that is antithetical to power, the status quo and the establishment. But the truth is, mainstream media is always deferential to the status quo. They never question establishment politicians about the cost of cutting taxes for the wealthy or constantly increasing defense spending, for example. The MSM is never more aggressive than they are with progressives. Why? Because they are paid to propagate the bullshit narrative that progressive policies are extreme, even though the opposite is true. Most of the big progressive proposals (Medicare for All, $15 min wage, raising taxes on the ultra wealthy, etc) are supported by a vast majority of Americans, which means those are the moderate policies, not the incremental BS the establishment pushes. Universal basic income was actually almost passed by Congress in 1971 under REPUBLICAN leadership, so it's obviously not a radical idea.

[@AdamBechtol]

I was wary of his wage growth numbers as well. Trying to look them up now, through different sources online. But. It's. Just. So. Hard. To. Glean. True. Facts. This. Day. In. Age. 😵😵😵😵

[@smks8er]

Unemployment rate is BS it factors in menial part time jobs that don't matter. Our economy isn't doing as great as everyone makes it out to be especially the politicians.

[@proogenji7526]

baby bean exactly you can clear see the interviewer is on his side and did a fantastic job

[@ChrisMotorONE]

Finally, someone who used math skill to fix our mess up economy.... Andrew Yang, you’ve earn my vote!!

[@PostalReptiles]

Makes so much damn sense. I sure hope his name spreads like wild fire and people actually listen. Good for everybody

[@armstrongchan1417]

This guy's brain is run by a computer chip! Much smarter than Trump!

[@lamdao1242]

OK. I like Andrew Yang, but really, that's faint praise. Dump's not really bright. At best, 50% of humans have a higher IQ than dump.

[@lazarusblackwell6988]

YES!

[@wmvfisherman3427]

Maybe mister orange manchild lost his brain along the way, he’s still trying to find it 🤣 Like randy rainbow says “what would you do with a brain if you don’t have one??”

[@sandybayes]

This guy is becoming wildly popular! I started watching his presentations to voters about 2 months ago and his popularity has absolutely blossomed! People are beginning to wake up and understand what is going on with our job market!

[@TheJustinHit]

He's at least 10 times smarter than Trump.. So he won't make it.

[@AstroRayGun]

I'm more conservative/right wing but this is the kinda guy and ideals that the DNC needs to shift focus to and empower if they seek to win any more elections. He doesn't fear monger. He presents opportunity. This is a perfect model, not just for democrats but politicians as a whole. I don't exactly agree with everything and I have my concerns about others but I like the direction. Presenting actual ideas. Investment in the American people is really something I can get behind because a more able and innovative population presents a more powerful country. Allowing families to invest more in their families is another thing I like. I'd argue that a wage/profit ratio would be better than a universal basic income. It really costs nothing for the tax payer and it basically insures that the gap between employer and the employed doesn't widen to extreme levels. This would also allow more motivation for the employed because as they do better, the employer does better, which means more profit, which means employees actually see increases in their wages when they do better work instead of seeing the same 7.25 an hour every other week.

[@autohmae]

Your wage/profit ratio, sounds a bit like Germany or maybe some parts of Spain. :-)

[@AstroRayGun]

@@autohmae Interesting lol I might have to look into it. Is there a specific name for it to help me find it?

[@autohmae]

@@AstroRayGun I do not know what the Germany system is called, what I understand about it is that workers have a representative at 'the boardroom table'. About the Spanish region, look up on KZbin: "Noam Chomsky on the Mondragon cooperatives and Workers' Councils" and "Defying the Crisis - The Spanish Collective Mondragón | Made in Germany" (an English dubbed German TV program) to get some introduction. Mondragon is the region in Spain.

[@karlmhlanga]

Just give me a team with Andrew Yang and Pete Buttigieg and I'll know American's are on the right track

[@shangosankofa9560]

UBI is the best idea come along of any other candidate. It solves a major problem for the population across the socio-economic spectrum. Society cannot afford not to do it. This idea alone puts Yang head n shoulders above the rest. Please, tell us more!

[@shawnantunes]

Our country needs a drastic change...Andrew Yang 2020!!!

[@bansalsn]

Amazing clarity!!!

[@TheWarmupLap]

I’ve watched a lot of Andrew Yang videos. He could be a snake oil salesman, I’m not sure, but everyone he’s asked a tough question he has an intelligent and thoughtful answer that directly addresses the question. He’s a very intriguing candidate.

[@xtramoist9999]

Looks to me like America finally has a human being to elect this time around. Good luck. Love, Australia. PS. Help. PPS. For the love of your great country please don't let Kanye West run for presidency. Fuck sake, please!

[@johnkang2000]

War for jobs is simply a lost cause. Automation will simply dominate society and it will be simply impossible for all working age people to get jobs, and this is coming from a software developer. Heck, I don't think the software industry will create enough jobs to support everyone as we are very good at automating ourselves. You can try to make jobs which will be low quality labor(should really be automated) or bullshit government bureaucratic jobs. We are reaching point where those who work are so productive that there will be simply be less jobs. I think simply handing people money to spend is a great and simple solution to this whole issue.

[@kimokla3874]

YES AND more for us less for TAX EVADING BIG CORP'S UBI WINS ANDREW 2020

[@mosicnflowmuasyaj9748]

First of all I can't speak for everybody but for me $12,000 a year I'm going to put that into college or saved it for a future business and the list goes on

[@Getitdone21084]

Looks like trump lost my vote

[@The-Suckler]

This is the best comment I've read all year. Not in a sense of judgement for your previous choice to vote trump as I have no idea of your motivations and so cannot comment on them, but from a respect for your recognition of Andrew Yang's policies based on pure economic facts. It's heartwarming to see people from all areas of the political spectrum coming together in agreement, something that happens far too rarely these days. Much love to you my man ❤️

[@Getitdone21084]

@@The-Suckler yea I just feel horrible voting for trump now. The racism he had brought to light is ridiculous. I was wearing my maga hat and another trump supporter told me to take it off cause I want white. That really opened my eyes.

[@minon4296]

Same

[@poker4400]

Just incase people do not know. This idea was very close to happening during the Nixon administration.

[@jaimejaimejaimejaime1135]

mattew smith they said that dummy

[@10maxnyc]

Jaime jaime Jaime jaime no need for name calling

[@MichielVanKets]

what about NOT stealing other people's money?

[@Classymarc]

@@MichielVanKets but it isn't though.... haven't you been listening when he explained how it would be funded?

[@MichielVanKets]

@@Classymarc yes, I did listen to it; he will steal it you all just think about your own $1000, but none of you think about the consequences of the government stealing 2.4 trillion from everybody ... there are not enough rich people to steal from; everybody will get taxed; VAT means everything gets more expensive ... it's an illusion, it will not make anything easier, it will make everything yet again even more expensive as it already is ... $5 per hour would be a lot of money, if it wasn't for all the taxes and regulations making everything unnecessary expensive stop denying that taxes are nothing but theft

[@xtraspace6190]

He is great.

[@bluekarma4]

Freedom Dividend would be a economic stimulus that keeps on giving.

[@kimokla3874]

CORRECT YES ANDREW IN 2020

[@soonhongchan4547]

Great interview and interviewer!

[@markfennell1167]

I will use this to pay off all my debts. Including my college loans. Car loan. Credit cards used to pay a new stove

[@LeeRalph100]

I wished all would do this, but, Sadly, I think you are one of few that would do this..I think most would just blow the money and be just as broke as before

[@zaneunderthesun]

@@LeeRalph100 Everyone thinks that "other people" will misuse the money

[@lovearrows99]

Universal basic income platform.....That's a great idea....I am waiting for it....If this guy not win, I hope Democrat can adapt his idea.....

[@SociallyTriggered]

Steve Yang is possibly the best choice of Democratic candidates for 2020.

[@dartfiend]

SociallyTriggered Steve?

[@SociallyTriggered]

@@dartfiend LOL Andrew Yang...identify him as a Steve though :)

[@patriciaoffer9585]

SociallyTriggered Why? That's my dog's name....

[@ilovepickles7427]

Love this guy, very, very much. He also needs to stop saying "very, very" :-)

[@juliannahubbard3281]

This will help so much for the people who need social security but cannot or don't ha e the opportunity to apply or for some reason are not approved. This can help for all the people who end up homeless or having to sell drugs when they are kicked out at 18 before having a job opportunity. This will help those who work and still struggle to survive, having to skip a bill, skip meals or sacrifice health, late rents, run into debt, are robbed. This will help the world be a better, happier, healthier place. This will end so many fights, so many y angry outbursts due to diminished health or lack of cleanliness or basic nescessitites. This would have helped those homeless people who just DIED because they had to be outside in the Polar Vortex! The old people need it, the people who can barely afford their bus fair or gas to get to their JOB that they may loose, everyone!

[@ddata644]

This guy brain is working fully options.

[@personwhosreal811]

Exactly if alot of people had an extra 1000 a month most would no longer need to be on welfare.

[@signalfire6]

Which is the point - although all the people who administer the welfare system will now be out of work :)

[@sueschoers4974]

That’s the problem, it’s not an ‘extra’ $1000 a month. It’s the only income you have because you won’t have a job because it’s being done by robots. There would be no welfare because you get $1000 a month UBI. Good luck living on $1000 a month!

[@melvincollins8104]

That was too short!!! This guy is amazing.

[@danielh8569]

For the people who dont believe automation is coming look at Chinese retail of hybriding brick and mortar with mobile devices. It is going to happen, it already is just not here. Unlike the Industrial Revolution we are not the ground breakers for the Tech Revolution

[@spooookie2u]

oh it's here already...look at walmart with it's self check out lines ..those USE to be people's jobs ..look at any manufacturing jobs.. now days they use machines where people USE to make and put things together by hand....look at red box (which is a machine).. people USE to rent videos from video rental places which were people's jobs ..now days some restaurants have dishwashing machines which replaces the people who use to have to wash the dishes by hand ...look at self pump gas stations... back in the old days , there use to people who would fill up your gas tank for you...look at cars even....now they're trying to come out with self driving cars that would slowly be replacing truck drivers, bus drivers, taxi drivers, and train drivers...oh and lets not forget car washes... there use to be businesses where people washed the cars by hand and now they use big automated machines .see?..it's been gradually happening for some time now but people keep turning a blind eye to it cos they're "more convenient" and businesses benefit from it cos it means less workers to pay ... that's why the economy is so bad off.

[@danielh8569]

@@spooookie2u omg can you please be my new friend. Finally some one is aware of the world we live in, instead of constantly following for pop culture gimmicks that destroy our society.

[@thebreeze8443]

Mr. Yang is light years ahead of every other candidate. They should all just get behind him. Only once in a generation or two does someone like him come along - smart, focused, and ABOVE the FRAY!! Love him, and I'm Black.

[@Iroxinping]

My list so far in order: Andrew Yang Pete Buttigieg Bernie Sanders Kamala Harris Elizabeth Warren

[@soccerruben1]

My list is a bit short: Bernie Sanders Tulsi Gabbard Andrew Yang Maybe Liz Warren As for Buttigieg, I have to look for his policy proposals, because that matters for someone running for President

[@vincent10kd]

awesome interviewer and even better interviewee.. didn't miss a beat, perfect pitch.

[@richy4812]

I'm voting for this guy. Not because UBI sounds like a great idea but he knows what hes talking about. He's actually smart.

[@jstout333]

Yang is really solid. You go to his website and he lists out so many different policies in detail. Risky thing to do because each one needs to be smart. Yet so many make sense and it's refreshing to see someone not generalize or pretend. The ability for people to choose welfare programs or Universal Basic Income is fundamental in defeating the victim mentality of many in those programs. Vote Yang in 2020!

[@hubamarxx5538]

He has my vote!

[@SwooperDan]

Yang Gang 2020!

[@shannontimmons2672]

Yang has my support!

[@Allen.Fepuleai]

Obama needs to hurry up already and endorse Andrew Yang.

[@monithach381]

Allen Fepuleai he’s waiting for yang to become the nominee first. Doesn’t want to make Biden feel any type of way

[@ThanhHW]

I don't know WHO could disagree with Andrew Yang's points and explanations for the dire need to EVOLVE the current capitalist system, and our conception of what a nation's true GDP should really measure...childhood success, mental health and freedom from substance abuse, level of engagement w/ our work....YES, YES, AND YES.

[@kimokla3874]

yes yes YES AND UBI ANDREW IN 2020

[@breeze787]

How can the Freedom Dividend not work? It works in Alaska. And Andrew Yang did the MATH!