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Andrew Yang's Humanity Forward Movement

brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
edited March 2020 in A Moving Train
Here is a candidate who is gaining ground and yet was excluded from the most recent debate. (In the video linked, go to around 17:20 in the video below to get a better picture of why that is.)   I hope that changes- I would very much like to see Yang back in the debates.   

In any case, Yang seems to have fallen off the radar here on AMT a bit and it seems that his support, building as it is,  qualifies him as worth talking about more here.  Check out some of the shorter footage on YouTube if you're pressed for time, or spend a bit more time checking out this excellent interview:




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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
    Another thing worth noting- if you check out some of the interview videos of Yang on YouTube, check out the viewer comments.  Most are positive and supportive.  Do the same for the other candidates- there percentage of dissatisfied or hateful responses is much higher.  People like Yang.  He's smart, energetic, personable and I love his motto,  MATH, Make America Think Harder.   Excellent!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,528
    brianlux said:
    Another thing worth noting- if you check out some of the interview videos of Yang on YouTube, check out the viewer comments.  Most are positive and supportive.  Do the same for the other candidates- there percentage of dissatisfied or hateful responses is much higher.  People like Yang.  He's smart, energetic, personable and I love his motto,  MATH, Make America Think Harder.   Excellent!
    I am impressed with him.  I don't think Universal Basic Income is a good strategy at this point but overall I think he is a like able candidate.  I like him a lot more than Sanders, Biden or Warren.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
    pjhawks said:
    brianlux said:
    Another thing worth noting- if you check out some of the interview videos of Yang on YouTube, check out the viewer comments.  Most are positive and supportive.  Do the same for the other candidates- there percentage of dissatisfied or hateful responses is much higher.  People like Yang.  He's smart, energetic, personable and I love his motto,  MATH, Make America Think Harder.   Excellent!
    I am impressed with him.  I don't think Universal Basic Income is a good strategy at this point but overall I think he is a like able candidate.  I like him a lot more than Sanders, Biden or Warren.
    Same here pjh.  The more I listen to him, the more I like what he say. 

    Here's another good interview that includes his wife, Evelyn Yang.  I think she would make a fine First Lady.



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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,263
    I would rather vote for him vs. the 3 geriatric candidates. 
    Ultimately, I will vote for whomever the put out there -- would be nice if it were someone like Yang. 

    Ugggh.  That Joy-less bat, cannot stand her.  First I watched of Mrs Yang, she seems like a good lady.  They seem to be real/truthful, which is great.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • Lerxst1992Lerxst1992 Posts: 6,636
    He was very good on Bill Maher.

    MATH

    Make America Think Harder

    priceless
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,727
    Ive been on the Yang bandwagon since the Summer.  

    There isnt a candidate who puts more thought or care into every single issue.  
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
    F Me In The Brain said:
    I would rather vote for him vs. the 3 geriatric candidates. 
    Ultimately, I will vote for whomever the put out there -- would be nice if it were someone like Yang. 

    Ugggh.  That Joy-less bat, cannot stand her.  First I watched of Mrs Yang, she seems like a good lady.  They seem to be real/truthful, which is great.
    Yeah, I like Evelyn Yang.  Seems like a nice lady and bright as well.
    Lerxst1992 said:
    He was very good on Bill Maher.

    MATH

    Make America Think Harder

    priceless
    Love that motto!
    MayDay10 said:
    Ive been on the Yang bandwagon since the Summer.  

    There isnt a candidate who puts more thought or care into every single issue.  
    Well said Mayday!

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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
    Yang is happening!  I've joined the FB Yang group and keep reading there from people who have previously shown little or much diminished interest in politicians who are supporting Andrew Yang in ways they never have before.  His support base is growing daily and for good reasons.  C and I are impressed such that we've leaned hard on our tithing budget to donate to the Yang candidacy to a degree we've never done before.  I hope some of you will come on board with us!
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  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,882
    If I was a democrat that could vote in their primary, and taking away factors like electability versus Trump in the general election, if these democrats were the only options for president, I think I'd probably vote Yang. Young guy, seems pretty smart, and it'd be a nice changing of the guard for the Dems from relics like Biden, Bernie, and Hillary to a young, tech-savvy guy like Yang. 
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  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,443
    brianlux said:
    Yang is happening!  I've joined the FB Yang group and keep reading there from people who have previously shown little or much diminished interest in politicians who are supporting Andrew Yang in ways they never have before.  His support base is growing daily and for good reasons.  C and I are impressed such that we've leaned hard on our tithing budget to donate to the Yang candidacy to a degree we've never done before.  I hope some of you will come on board with us!
    Enjoy your stay on the Yang train.  Jump of before the derailment though ;)
    hippiemom = goodness
  • CM189191CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    Yang is going to make an excellent Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
    CM189191 said:
    Yang is going to make an excellent Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

    Or possibly VP.  But those of us who are on board with Yang are looking for more, sooner.  In today's world, there is no time to drag our feet and most of our politicians are doing just that, dragging their feet.

    Ledbetterman10 said:
    If I was a democrat that could vote in their primary, and taking away factors like electability versus Trump in the general election, if these democrats were the only options for president, I think I'd probably vote Yang. Young guy, seems pretty smart, and it'd be a nice changing of the guard for the Dems from relics like Biden, Bernie, and Hillary to a young, tech-savvy guy like Yang. 

    That's the thing that is dragging us down, Ledbetterman- the majority of today's politicians either are, or act like they are, relics.  It's time to move into the 21st century and most politicians are stalling on things like climate change and education.  Yang is a man of action- just what we need!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    I was talking about him a while ago.  He did an fantastic interview on Joe Rogan and I was very much intrigued.

    His take on Universal income and truck drivers future had me very interested in what he had to say.
    https://community.pearljam.com/discussion/279597/universal-basic-income-ubi/p1

    I like him and love his ideas but it's way too progressive or "Commie" thinking to get past certain people which is a shame because you might not agree w everything he says but you should have a general interest in it.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
    Just watched his Town Meeting speech in Iowa.  The man is smart, energetic, personable, engaging, and motivated.  I'm sure we'll be hearing more from and about him in the coming day, weeks, months!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,520
    I hope he get some kind of role in Sanders administration.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,443
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    I hope he get some kind of role in Sanders administration.
    Hopefully in Sweden 
    hippiemom = goodness
  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,443
    Sanders anyhow. Yangs ok. 
    hippiemom = goodness
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,520
    edited January 2020
    cincybearcat said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    I hope he get some kind of role in Sanders administration.
    Hopefully in Sweden 
    Naw. Too right winged. Keep him.
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
    edited January 2020
    It's destiny:  2020  is the Year of the Rat

    " In the terms of yin and yang (阴阳—yīn yáng), the Rat is yang and represents the beginning of a new day."



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    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
    This is huge- Yang qualified for the debate in February.  We're on a roll!  This is happening!


    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,520
    brianlux said:
    This is huge- Yang qualified for the debate in February.  We're on a roll!  This is happening!


    Will be fun!
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    brianlux said:
    This is huge- Yang qualified for the debate in February.  We're on a roll!  This is happening!


    Will be fun!

    For sure.  I'm stoked!
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  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,443
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    cincybearcat said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    I hope he get some kind of role in Sanders administration.
    Hopefully in Sweden 
    Naw. Too right winged. Keep him.
    But you have a growing right wing populist movement don’t you ;)
    hippiemom = goodness
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,520
    edited January 2020
    cincybearcat said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    cincybearcat said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    I hope he get some kind of role in Sanders administration.
    Hopefully in Sweden 
    Naw. Too right winged. Keep him.
    But you have a growing right wing populist movement don’t you ;)
    Why are you trying to bait me into discussing Sweden in relations to the US? I don’t want to get banned. thank you. 

    Not being playfully sarcastic (which led to a ban and this ”probation” status I am in like Ashley Judd in that movie Double Jeopardy) is challenging enough. 

    thank you. 

    YANG IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,443
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    cincybearcat said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    cincybearcat said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    I hope he get some kind of role in Sanders administration.
    Hopefully in Sweden 
    Naw. Too right winged. Keep him.
    But you have a growing right wing populist movement don’t you ;)
    Why are you trying to bait me into discussing Sweden in relations to the US? I don’t want to get banned. thank you. 

    Not being playfully sarcastic (which led to a ban and this ”probation” status I am in like Ashley Judd in that movie Double Jeopardy) is challenging enough. 

    thank you. 

    YANG IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
    If you take Bernie I’ll give you yang as well. 

    Yang is your flavor of the month. I do like having him on the debate stage for now, but we still gotta get that stage down to like 3-4 max soon. I think it won’t be very long, but who knows.
    hippiemom = goodness
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
    Check this out- some excellent reasons to consider Yang.  Just 4 minutes of your time.  Please check it out!



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  • RunIntoTheRainRunIntoTheRain Posts: 1,024
    brianlux said:
    Check this out- some excellent reasons to consider Yang.  Just 4 minutes of your time.  Please check it out!



    Impressive!
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
    RunIntoTheRain said:
    brianlux said:
    Check this out- some excellent reasons to consider Yang.  Just 4 minutes of your time.  Please check it out!



    Impressive!

    :plus_one:      
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,727
    Yang is what our country needs right now.  Laser-focused on real problems and solutions. 
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,017
    MayDay10 said:
    Yang is what our country needs right now.  Laser-focused on real problems and solutions. 

    Exactly, MayDay.  Right on the money!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













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