Congressman Dean Phillips - Raising the Foundation for Americans | Prof G Conversations

[@mirjanakrnjetin4489]

I feel Dean is a fresh air for democratic party.

[@newroadmarketing]

We all need to tell our fellow Americans to spread the word about Dean Phillips

[@lebronsinclair8012]

Finally someone talking about real issues. I can’t stand how politicians look at us as idiots….

[@davescholten5246]

I love everything I hear from Dean Phillips. Can he successfully get his name on the ballot though? That is the main question.

[@Use_fediverse-7814]

He's already in the Democratic primary. The issue is if more states don't run their primaries.

[@freedomdividend9935]

@davescholte5246 everyone needs to get involved and help his campaign.

[@royjones59344]

Great conversation. Why Biden refuses to step aside to allow people like Mr. Philips to a real chance to compete is beyond me.

[@jacc9061]

I’ve wrestled with whether its egotism or he really thinks he has the best chance. Everything he does is muted by the age issue, and he’s a horrific communicator in the age of popularism.

[@Use_fediverse-7814]

His, his handlers or Blinken's agenda, of what Netanyahu is doing now about Israel. Biden is the only one who can authorize a US Veto at the UN, and it was used to allow Israel to continue war crimes. Biden also used an emergency rule to bypass Congress to sent weapons to Israel while they're killing people. Biden is evil, and now we see it.

[@Use_fediverse-7814]

​@@jacc9061egotism and agendas

[@ExtraordinaryLiving]

@@Use_fediverse-7814 Plus further [financial] enrichment for his family.

[@solararch2001]

Dean Phillips is clearly well-informed, articulate, has great policy ideas, and is an excellent candidate. I am very impressed. Thank you for showcasing Representative Dean Phillips!

[@gauchosmart]

What a Rockstar of an American Dean Phillips

[@debrabashawpelsma9848]

LOL LOL 😝

[@ikhan277]

I am impressed congressman Phillips kind of people need to come forward for Democratic leadership

[@dmr6390]

How could ANYONE vote for Biden over this guy in the democratic primary? Phillips is young, bright, and full of ideas. Biden belongs in a nursing home

[@survivormary1126]

You got that right. I was for RFK but he pretty much blew it with myself and many others over Palestine/Israel.

[@jannichi6431]

Biden is more than fine, he's a miracle worker on Economy given what he inherited.

[@LarryReines]

Biden was saved by the AI revolution like Obama was saved by the fracking revolution.​@@jannichi6431

[@Jay88y]

This guy I so sharp! Articulate with actionable ideas. I wish I was American to vote for him

[@Kav1an]

This man is by far the best guest that you’ve had on the show

[@themoonman-4]

Pretty refreshing to have someone so honest and grounded whilst being so successful, he is not wrong but will people listen or more importantly act?

[@irene1804]

Great to hear someone with ideas and willing to honestly state them. Intelligent views of the future for America. Wish democratic race was open for 2024 candidate.

[@Lou_Mansfield]

Dean Phillips can actually articulate his thoughts, accomplishments, and also needs of regular Americans. I'm going to vote in the Democratic primary to show my approval of this guy

[@chuckinterrante4986]

Pragmatism is the only political philosophy America needs to successfully solve its many problems. Thanks so much for asking good questions Scott. I like what I am seeing so far. I want an alternative to Biden, Bernie, and Trump. It is time for our gerontocracy to pass the torch to a younger group of Americans.

[@mikeeinstein1]

Joe Biden should take a lesson from Ruth Bader Ginsburg and step aside so someone else can run. He served his country well by preventing Donald Trump from winning a second term, but he needs to step aside now.

[@DavidCAdams]

If Ruth Bader Ginsburg had stepped down when President Obama was in office, the Supreme Court wouldn't be packed with Republicans. As it happened she DID NOT step down, she died in office. She was replaced by Donald Trump with Amy Coney Barrett, the least qualifiedt person every put on the court.

[@jonathancox2004]

Totally agree. Totally.

[@casparillo987]

I completely agree 👍

[@lenanemiro5457]

I do not want Biden or Trump. We have plenty of new talents in this country. I even want to see President and VP from different parties. I am missing the solid positions of the Center.

[@muxi0121]

Thanks Scott and Dean

[@Annoyin1321artist]

I like what he is saying many Americans agree with him, and we are making it very clear.

[@marthacousins]

OMG! Eureka!!!! I feel sudden hope for this country via this person. Common sense -- AT LAST!! Need to hear more about worker protections / laws. But I will be following this person!!!

[@JFromAcc]

Wow, I am way more impressed with Dean then I expected going into this. The only other time I saw him was on Bill Maher, and I wasn't all that impressed. Maybe there's something to him.

[@montpelier3]

good guy that's for sure and yes thank you Scott for having him

[@tomkk1000]

Scott - thanks for showing us more of Dean Phillips. I like many of his ideas and his cooperative, business-like approach. He may be a viable alternative. 👍

[@cougarjrv9890]

This man needs to be presented in MSM!!

[@Planet_Yavin]

I never heard of Dean Phillips before this episode. I'm fully aware now. I really like his ideas and policies on pretty much every topic discussed. Unfortunately, in today's political climate, he doesn't stand a chance. Thanks Prof!

[@kurtnunn6116]

Okay, I really like this guy. He’s fresh perspectives are intriguing.

[@kyleolson9636]

Lots of good ideas, but you can still tell he is worth over $100 million based on his views on social security and wealth taxes. He is more interested in increasing the upper middle class's tax burden than putting more burden on the wealthy.

[@chuck1052]

He doesn't care about working class people. He's another corporate shill.

[@Delrin3030]

I don't know about that conclusion. I wish Scott had pressed him on that for specifics.

[@kyleolson9636]

@@Delrin3030 He was against any form of wealth tax, and wanted to increase the social security tax cap but not eliminate it. Those are pretty clearly approaches which hit the upper middle class far more than the wealthy (by percentage of income and wealth).

[@survivormary1126]

I had to almost laugh at his idea that the wealthy would donate their Social Security not because it isn't a nice idea and very altruistic but because here we go again with the trickle down effect that never happens and the hope that the wealthy have good souls. I've had wealthy people cheat me more than your regular Joe as my experience in life.

[@ExtraordinaryLiving]

This is because *he is still WORKING FOR HIS WEALTHY DONORS!*

[@AnsgarGermany]

I wish the US citizens and Mr Phillips the best to have an alternative to the old guys in 2024.

[@suebowman7258]

I have been watchinh Dean. He got my vote

[@Lv99Slacker]

Voting is not going to do much to help the greatest issue the US is facing right now, which is the debasement of the dollar by the Federal Reserve. So many issues in our political system and society are downstream from this. The insane debt the government has racked up is also a consequence of this.

[@Roya-tt4hv]

You are correct; we have the Hillary experience in 2016, and Biden will lose. Thank you for running.

[@maladaptedmalarkey]

100% agree on minimum wage. If the economy has gotten to the point where the only way to keep inflation below 2% is to have an unlivable minimum wage, maybe we need something more creative than doubling down on things that aren’t working. Maybe raising minimum wage would increase labor force participation? $7.25 is such a ridiculously low number.

[@Agtsmirnoff]

Literally nobody is getting paid $7.25 an hour, most states have laws with higher wages.

[@noabsolutelynot7722]

14 is also a ridiculous amount. You need 18-30 to live in any county in the country.

[@Agtsmirnoff]

@@noabsolutelynot7722 "any county in the country" This isn't the UK mate

[@survivormary1126]

Ground Beef is that much per lb. and what they turn people into at that amount.

[@survivormary1126]

We have Counties in each State here in the US. @@Agtsmirnoff

[@Synkronist]

This is a very well conducted interview.

[@brentdavidson1]

You have my vote. But our political and media system doesn't support sanity right now.

[@markberglund2056]

Go Dean!!

[@nsambataufeeq1748]

The party leadership will sink him.

[@thewrightoknow]

I have never heard of this man and though I am way more conservative than him, respect for the way he thinks and wants to build bridges.

[@debbiebuchanan1145]

Dems need to start waking up and smelling the coffee. This guy would be an excellent president and needs to be given the chance to emerge by dnc and others

[@Perry.Okeefe]

Such an inspiration, to go from a normal everyday woodpecker to an American congressman, wow. So impressive.

[@mgethins]

He had to actually get elected and go to Congress to learn that division is coming from the top down? Anyway, it would be great to have a guy like him be the Democratic nominee.

[@robertmahler8894]

My faith in this country and its people prevents me from thinking that Trump could be reelected a second time. Yes, we have some very uninformed block of voters, but still.

[@jacc9061]

Silvio Berlusconi was a corrupt, 5:35 autocratic leader of Italy, who was ousted and re-elected prime minister (2011). It’s a typical scenarios for how modern Autocrats destroy a democratic country. I’m concerned. I don’t think the American public know a 1/10 of what Biden has accomplished and it’s irrelevant. They want pervasive change around all the underlying inequalities in our deteriorating democratic government, otherwise too many don’t know what the alternative means, and are willing to give it up. My prediction, if Trump wins, there will be tanks in the streets within weeks. I’m exploring that guy Dean Philippes. Unfortunately, the DNC has already locked in Biden.

[@jacc9061]

But I pray you are right!

[@mslisteningloud]

Nothing would surprise me. But I hope you are correct. We'll see.

[@catherinesalacuse3284]

Bravo, extremely interesting 👍🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@Traderbear]

He’s got my vote! Amazing to hear someone talking common sense and looking at the government as a business.

[@patronspatron7681]

Dean, would be a fantastic VP in 2024 and strengthen the democratic ticket considerably.

[@gabriellebelangerrohde4094]

I'd feel better about voting for Biden if Dean was the VP. Then if something happened to Biden, we'd have a great president. Dean has a proven track record of getting things done and working across the aisle, which is CRITICAL going forward. I predict that Biden/Harris will not be the ticket.

[@HelloWorld-hb7yt]

wow, i am impressed.

[@paulheydarian1281]

I'm perpetually depressed.

[@Sam-ne9ns]

1- End imperialism and reinstate economic corporation. 2- Bring the manufactures back, especially the chip manufactures. 3- End all political contributions.

[@gordonsteen8415]

Full funding for education for children ages 1-5 would make a huge difference.

[@paulheydarian1281]

That will never happen. Laurence Kotlikoff said that most older Americans are white and they don't want to pay extra taxes to educate/integrate black and brown children. It's a generational-racial divide.

[@gabriellebelangerrohde4094]

I agree! I think educating and socializing children ages 1-5 (which successful parents are doing) is the key to keeping kids in school. They are starting kindergarten and 1st grade completely unprepared to succeed. Throwing money at elementary and HS education when kids are unprepared to start is too late ...period.

[@mikemagoostherhythmdojo6064]

Solid candidate...for 2028. Based on his business analogies he seems like an opportunist and short term thinker.

[@tsebregnis5422]

Not really. In fact, enough Democrats including me think Biden is too old to be president. He is way passing his prime. What you mean “opportunist” so because Dean has the guts. He has been advocating his colleagues to challenge Biden, but no one has the guts.

[@mikemagoostherhythmdojo6064]

@tsebregnis5422 I think he's too old too, so what? It's a completely silly and bogus idea. Washington, Socrates and Plato were old too, but apparently the right person for the job at the time! lol. What does "enough" dems mean? Enough for what? To hand the election to Trump? Good thinking. I've lived thru 58 years of bipartisan stupidity and that's what it is. Dean's 2% will tank the Dems and give the republicans the White House. It is what it is, you don't have to like it or believe it. He's too little, too late. He doesn't even have a fart in a breezes chance of getting 15% and on the debate stage. He's a distraction so foolish Dems will chip away at Biden, who happens to have the best economic record in 50 years right now. You're a dem? Did you know that?! Did you see his speech at McCain's dedication? I WISH I was as together as that guy is! I don't care if he's 150! He's doing a great job for America and even better for the Dems. But Dems have to shoot themselves in the foot. Don't listen to polls. The polls just predicted red wins and we had a blue sweep. Remember that when they come scare you tomorrow. Dean's business analogies were silly and unimpressive, kind of repub lite. The basic thing is I could care less. He could be Mother Theresa and Ghandi with a side of garlic fries, he still can't win. That's the DNC's fault but you're 40 years late to that "forever rebuild." He just can't win cause Dems are cowardly fucks (you said it above, "no guts") who will never buck the status quo. If they had balls and half a brain and weren't corrupt, Bernie would be heading for a 3rd term! lmfao! So give Biden a dollar cause unless he dies or the DNC steals defeat from the jaws of victory (as they often do), he wins.

[@brittney3156]

I'm so heartbroken that he was not our candidate.

[@Roan-xj1mg]

His daughters cried? Come on...

[@jjisrael2504]

Do you not know anyone who cried on that awful November morning in 2016? I cried. I cried hard.

[@paulheydarian1281]

​@@jjisrael2504 Was it because of aunt flow? 🤔

[@downykitten6439]

I like him, but Biden will not step down and endorse anyone

[@farbodba]

Increase minimum wage! Really?!?!

[@paulheydarian1281]

Most folks don't want to pay higher wages to low skilled workers.

[@farbodba]

@@paulheydarian1281 wanting vs not economically feasible are 2 different things. The minimum wage only harms low-skilled workers.

[@rickfrenzy9556]

Bipartisan!!!!!!!!!!! Take note

[@williammasciarelli1603]

Good job ! Thanks.

[@sguttag]

Why even have the SS cap? That is what makes it regressive. Why should someone at the low-end of the pay scale pay the full percentage but someone at the upper end pay a lesser percentage? It's the very definition of regressive.

[@jccr90]

The calculation of payments is already progressive to do it twice is absurd. Not exact but essentially earnings 0-60k you get dollar for dollar with 60-80 on a slight discount. 80-120k about a quarter for each dollar put in and 120-160k contributions you pay in but get no credit.

[@cgreacen]

I really love Dean's comment about money being like manure: piled high it stinks, spread around it fertilizes. I wish this message was embodied more by this channel -- which, despite lip service about the importance of the wealthy paying their fair share of taxes and the structural conditions that are allowing wealth accumulation to really get out of hand, still paints an aspirational picture for its young male viewership of an obscenely consumptive lifestyle: "I fly private" "I take $7,000 per person tours of Disneyland". It's incumbent upon us as residents of this finite and rapidly heating planet -- especially those of us with big megaphones -- to model behavior that is consistent with coexisting with 7 billion people and 2 million other species. Thank you Scott for interesting interviews and being a role model for young men. But your wealth schtick needs calibration for a liveable planet.

[@Agtsmirnoff]

Why should they pay more when the government is so corrupt and inefficient?

[@survivormary1126]

This guy sounds pretty good, even though so do most bf they get in ie; Obombya. Thing is I was very much for RFK Jr. and am now looking elsewhere to weigh my options due to his stance on Israel and the ongoing loss of human life. He's showing me a lot about who he really is and I'm horribly disappointed. Maybe he will pull his head out of his ass but until then/never? I'm watching Dean as having my vote. Cornell West? Anybody BUT Biden or Trump!

[@ReasonableHuman1]

We have to keep supporting Ukraine and stop Putin

[@BodyByBenSLC]

The idea that inflation is too high and food cost too much is Bull $#!+ . I work in apartment maintenance and 24/7 365 constant Ubereats, DoorDash, Walmart delivery dozens everyday, just yesterday Walmart delivery for 1 12 pack of Dr. Pepper, that person probably a 20x mark up on the cost to produce that drink. Food can not be that expensive if millions of Americans can pay delivery fee and tip on top of food that already has a 100+% mark up. Houses cost alot; that how the free market works. It is not politicians fault it ours. A free market prices go up until they get too high, the market shrinks until people start buying again. We Americans are to spoiled that when our houses go down in value we cry to our representatives to fix it. Then when they do fix it then we cry again about taxes and regulations. Grow up USA if you want fewer homeless one of the many things that have to happen is home owners will have to take a loss and more home will have to be built.

[@punchdawg]

He is getting primaried in his district.

[@jjisrael2504]

How do you know he wants to return to Congress?

[@gabriellebelangerrohde4094]

I live in his district and he has already stated that he will not seek reelection. Note that our district was Republican for 60 years until Dean ran. He won 3 elections in a row and the last one by 60%. He is extremely popular. @@jjisrael2504

[@Use_fediverse-7814]

​@@jjisrael2504he's not running for House this time.

[@tsebregnis5422]

Dean 2024!💪💪💪

[@ahopefiend1867]

I feel like an ass for not voting for him in the primary. Just learning about him now.

[@justinssebanenya1329]

Right candidate for 2028. Running in 2024 might be a misjudgement that may forever bury his ambition. I wish he can stand out of his bubble and understand the potential damage he is likely to cause by increasing Trump's chances. Unfortunately, he might already be too intoxicated by his rhetoric and ambition. Some people may be turned off by Biden's age, but his wisdom comes handy during these challenging times. Like Pelosi, Biden measures and cuts better than those with youth and oratory.

[@tsebregnis5422]

Not really. In fact, enough Democrats including me think Biden is too old to be president. He is way passing his prime. What you mean “opportunist” so because Dean has the guts. He has been advocating his colleagues to challenge Biden, but no one has the guts.

[@justinssebanenya1329]

@tsebregnis5422 Well, you are working with the fact that Biden is old, and you might be right in looking somewhere else. However, don't be overconfident! Democrats are the majority who can afford to lose elections because of hitting the panic button at the wrong time. They have always regreted after crossing a point of no return and consoled themselves with protests after losing elections. Do you remember the 2016 women's match after losing to Trump? Yeah, everybody was proud of the big turnout....,but it was for naught.

[@debrabashawpelsma9848]

He’s another rich guy who wants to get richer ani Trump wanna be

[@stevechance150]

We are all aware that if either Biden or Trump wins EITHER OF THEM will be the oldest man ever sworn in as President. We're all aware of this, right??

[@Baruk107]

Politicians that aren't diplomats at heart are walking us to hell

[@LiamBenjamin174]

I lost over $70K when everything started to tank. Not because I was in an exchange that went belly up. I was just stupid to hold and because that's what everyone said. I'm still responsible. It just taught me to be a better investor now that I understand more of what could go wrong. It took me over two years of being in the market, I'm really grateful I find one source to recover my money, at least $10k profits weekly. Thanks so much Mrs Anna

[@WendyWoods-yd1bn]

Trading with an expert is the best strategy for newbies and busy investors who have little to no time to monitor the trade.

[@TheChefTiger]

He sounds presidential. If only the DNC can see it.

[@sheepnick1]

Great conversation!

[@ericwood3709]

A politician delivering his campaign spiel. I don't believe his claim and I doubt even he believes his claim that Biden will lose to Trump. I see it as more campaign rhetoric, something he is using to get attention. And I'm sick and tired of being manipulated by such tactics, sick and tired of being advertised and lied to by politicians and corporate advertisers alike.

[@kapdolkim1914]

I live in his district. Yah.

[@michaell1744]

This guy will be lucky to crack 2% in a primary, what a joke

[@paulheydarian1281]

Maybe he's hooked on crack to believe his own bs.

[@wm6746]

Got my vote!

[@itsNLOV3]

so true that the youth is totally disconnected from gov

[@sanaka98]

Great episode thank you for sharing and doing what you do

[@TheProfGShow]

Thanks for watching!

[@chicagosfinest]

​@@TheProfGShowhow much did you shill for this guy...??? Just wondering...?? You honestly believe this person would be a good president?? That's laughable!!! How much did steve Schmidt pay you to have him on??? Another channel that's wants to fear monger!!!! It's getting old!!!!!!

[@gauchosmart]

Move the women and children from Gaza to the West Bank. Move the settlers who are there in Palestine illegally to the brand new beach front properties of the Gaza. Declare a two state and Palestine would be under the protection of Israel.

[@jesseharradine9861]

This is a great interview. Getting tired of Kara's pompous dismissive attitude on pivot to anything not on her radar. I almost didn't watch this interview bc of it. She should get off her high horse and watch this. He's helped pass real legislation, but straight white man who had success in business = automatic swisher write off lol

[@crystalparker100]

Great conversation. Definitely a better candidate than Biden, but more people need to know about him.

[@AudiTTQuattro2003]

...he's younger, better looking and seems relatively intelligent. He is saying some very positive things, but my concern is his naivety about being able to do more than Biden on any given issue, given the same congressional makeup.

[@crystalparker100]

@@AudiTTQuattro2003 I agree. I'm still keeping an eye on Kennedy, who seems to know how to fight the establishment. There needs to be major changes if we want to save the country from greed.

[@kjkgood]

Scott is I guess one of those my god yes Scott things are going swimmingly

[@kylen4701]

Sounds like this guy likes all the wars a lot.

[@paulheydarian1281]

The MIC pays really well. Just look at Lloyd Austin.

[@IvanTokmenin]

Is his middle name Hope?

[@richardeilenberger5579]

Raising the Social Security contribution limits need to be addressed. It is wrong to raise the FICA tax limit from $160,000 to $250,000. I want to see FICA applied to income earners making more than $450K per year. That gap between $160K - $450K is money to be kept by wage earners.

[@danydufort4562]

Spreading more wealth to workers will not be accomplished by raising minimum wage alone. As it was done 50 years ago, collective bargaining is one of the most important ways to accomplish this goal. Mr Phillips does not seem to be the man that will take us there.

[@Traderbear]

Careful going after the MIC

[@paulheydarian1281]

☝🏾😅🤣👏🏾😭

[@EGH181]

The most appropriate healthcare system that the United States could probably have would be the Australian system, also known as the public option. But our savior Barack Obama conveniently left for Germany when this was being debated. What a coward.

[@clownhands]

“The government doesn’t generate enough revenue to have any discretionary dollars left”. Taxes don’t fund government expenses because the government isn’t a household or business. When an interest payment is due, the Federal Reserve creates the money in the Treasury’s accounts, and the money is paid out.

[@lakewobegonesbest8725]

Anti-aggregation of wealth? Now I see why the left news media is trashing him. It’s a wonderful dream but I fear the US is too far gone. Bernie was our lifeline but donors wanted someone to play ball.

[@debrabashawpelsma9848]

I am voting for PRESIDENT BIDEN !

[@debrabashawpelsma9848]

NO ITS NOT THE TRUTH ! Trump will lose ! You have already made a complete fool of Yourself with your RIDICULOUS TOWNHALL! You have no legislative accomplishments! What have you done- NOTHING!

[@user-dx3mi3un6w]

This isn't a conversation, its a political soapbox. I agree with almost everything he says, but i can't listen to anymore of this orchestrated softball interview.

[@Aortadetroit]

I'm voting for him. LOL! Seriously. He has to be better than Biden and of course Drumpf.....I would vote for my 2 year old Nephew before him.

[@Sam-ne9ns]

Once you get to min. 29:01 onward you'll realize he's just another me too. Nothing will change!

[@chrisg8995]

It’s not that Phillips is wrong, it’s just that we will never get anywhere if we don’t start by acknowledging how ignorant the American electorate is.

[@AudiTTQuattro2003]

...bingo, we have a winner.

[@andycloward]

gross. this guy lost me at "i would hire consultants "

[@debrabashawpelsma9848]

Another wannabe man

[@stevechance150]

Same.

[@Agtsmirnoff]

You should raise your daughters better if they cry merely because they didn’t get the results they wanted from an election..

[@jjisrael2504]

You should revise your way of thinking if you can be so reductive of people's emotions. Shame on you if you truly believe they were crying solely because they didn't get what they wanted. They were crying for women (rightfully so), for human rights, for the loss of civility in this country.

[@Agtsmirnoff]

@@jjisrael2504 And literally none of that came to be. So they cried for nothing.

[@justinmiller7150]

This guy is the democrats version of Vivek.

[@debrabashawpelsma9848]

Amen he turned my stomach

[@stevechance150]

He didn't say anything about raising the voting age to 25. LoL.

[@zacharydaniels3186]

My thoughts exactly. An empty suit if there ever was one.. appoint a common sense tzar? WTF good would that do?

[@danihellz]

Scott Gorbachev

[@Agtsmirnoff]

So his solution to solve Social Security is to ask rich people to not take their social security benefits? What a joke of an answer. This guy isn't a serious candidate.

[@JonathanLoganPDX]

Sadly, I did not hear him say a single thing about climate and ecological collapse driven by fossil fuels and what they are doing to our planet. We are in the crisis mode and we must act and he says nothing so far.

[@Jam-m7m]

I hear what you are saying but I like Biden ❤

[@kjkgood]

nice spin Scott are F'ing kidding me, do you have a masters in cherry picking dude

[@kapdolkim1914]

Egypt take in Palestinians. Ha Ha. Good joke.

[@joulel9738]

Is this the paid as?

[@felixvelo]

Blah, blah, blah. I have heard this pitch before. Stay sceptical people.

[@debrabashawpelsma9848]

Amen ! Did you see his FIRST DISASTROUS TOWNHALL? They people walked out.