Cornel West: Why I Endorse Green Party's Jill Stein Over "Neoliberal Disaster" Hillary Clinton
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- democracynow.org - Cornel West is heading to Philadelphia next, where he will serve on the Democratic Platform Drafting Committee, but he has announced he won’t be backing the party’s presumptive nominee. West talks about why he is backing the Green Party’s Jill Stein over Hillary Clinton.
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See this is how you do it, ask follow up questions that have the guest explain their terms, real reporting
right? it's refreshing seeing journalism, I heard that the media used to do this in the past.
Yes except Amy is misinformed and spreading that misinformation. Bernie has NOT conceded. Endorsement is NOT THE SAME AS CONCEDING.
One can only concede after an official vote is cast at the convention, by the delegates
#SEEYOUINPHILLY
You picked up on that "Bernie concede" reference too,from the interviewer. Good catch, Bernie has NOT "conceded", he has "endorsed". It might be a wording mistake or this woman does not understand the difference between the two...either way, not very professional.
YOU are 100%, a "concession" MIGHT come after the convention vote to nominate, we'll see.
Speak truth Brother Cornel! We love you.
YES!!! I'll be voting for Dr. Jill Stein
I support Dr. West's conviction. He speaks the truth and speaks his mind which is what we need now more than ever.
This comment aged like fine wine! Sip sip! Team Dr. Cornell West 2024!!! 🎉
give Jill Stine your vote. If she gets 7 to 10% she will get federal funding next election. Giving you a third option.
Exactly. It doesnt matter if she 'doesnt win' its still important.
Jerry Reiter Incorrect. But stay on your condescending and ignorant high horse. Keep repeating what the powerful want you to say
If you vote Stine instead of Hillary you're risking Trump becoming the actual president
Oh no your phony bullshit side won't win and you'll have the other team serving their monetary interests instead of yours, the horror.
You're the reason why we now have two candidates that are horrible. Stop voting for the supposedly lesser evil candidate, third party is the only way, or armed revolution. These are the only options for change. Like West said , Clinton is a militarist and will get us in a war real quick.
Fear, greed and deceit is the culture of the past. Mercy, compassion and honesty is the way forward.
WoW!!! What a cool and wise, well educated Man.. More politicions like this, and the world could be a far better place!!
I'm sure politicians had dreams to make the world a better place..... until they saw the money coming in from big donators.
That is one of the reasons, why money has to be taken out of politics!!
You can catch him on Real Time. He is a regular on there. I think I have seen him on there over 3 times. He always does well.
West is fantastic. I take my hat of for him.
Pot = Kettle.
Are you serious?
You can't be serious
Absolutely agree. What a great voice he is
+Knight Errant
The key left from "A". Use it, once more. Thanks.
Viva La Revolution! JILL STEIN 2016!!!
LOL
Democrats should lay out a constructive&job creating plan to speed up the process of transforming the energy production to sustainable/clean energy production. Also lay out a real plan for rebuilding infra. That would win many of Sanders supporters as many of them are sincere&intelligent. It is actually very easy to prove that we have changed the climate already(added 40% co2 since pre-industrial) There is for ex. no debate, if we have GG-gasses in atmosphere(co2 is the second largest contributor to that after water vapor and the total effect is 33C. Also co2 contributes roughly 10-20% to this phenomena), Gulf-Stream is stalled about South-Englands lattitude, North Poles ice melting is record high, methane is bursting from Alaska&Siberia&Arctic Ocean, resent draughts in Amazon, corals are near to experience huge collapse and also the whole ecosystem in the oceans(land also) is in tremendous risk to collapse. Just overturn republicans claims about climate change clearly and loudly. Paul Beckwith from University of Ottawa is very clear explaining matters concerning climate change. I"d invite Him to talk/debate climate change. He can see links between different matters very clearly and thus can explain&argue clearly also. Do not use this "science guy" Bill Nye, as he focuses on wrong things like 97% of scientist agree etc. Just deal with the reality. USA could be a leading force in greentech with so many skilled engineers and scientist and that would turn in to jobs relatively soon. Greentech is growing with exponential rates. would be stupid&dangerous not to try speed up that more. After seeing Tim Kaines speech in senate March 10, 2014 about climate change, am pretty sure that Clinton as a realistic candidate is better than Trump for the whole world. Clinton should also promise Sanders a place in cabinet and apologize Him for the unfair that her campaign has made.
Maybe not LOL, but sadly so that will not happen.
Jill..... Stein ?????
I would vote Dr. West before I would ever vote for Hillary or Trump, but Jill Stein will be fine with me.
7 years later
An intelligent man, I wished more people would listen to him.
Cornel is 100% right like always.
Not 100% right, he is a christian. Aside from that mostly right.
jim bob
Word. Christianity is cancer.
In this case, his faith is very important to who he is. He does accept everyone and will fight for everyone. In this case, his Christian faith brings good not evil.
He was wrong about Bernie Sanders. Why should it surprise him that Bernie Sanders would do anything other than what he was told to do by his party after he sold out and became a Democrat? Is he not paying attention?
***** As bad is it, christo-fascism is not as big of a source of problems as is the power of the businessman.
I love Cornel West! I love Jill Stein! The revolution continues.
i refuse trump and hillary as well
Why refuse Trump? Because you don't care for his demeanor? Because he is gruff and less than politically correct? Because he is rich? Because you think he is racist? If you believe any of those things overwhelm his message to the common man... then you could be right. You could also be wrong. Now I agree with you about Hillary.. her track record is in the public record. Personally I think Hillary is the closest thing to the Antichrist (if there is such a thing) as I have ever seen.
jill stien > hillary> trump
So does Viggo Morteson
+Lady ThreeFiftyFive didn't Trump say he would go to war last night on the awful interview on 60 Minutes... #NeverTrump
C J Titan
Gary supports TPP so a vote for him is a vote for TPP
I'm happy Cornell West stayed true to his heart. I don't understand why Bernie Sanders did what he did. he could have embraced Jill Stein if he thought he couldn't do it.
Bernie did what he did to give the lowest probability of a Republican white house. By endorsing Hillary he is choosing the lesser of two evils, and avoiding the possibility of a fascist-wannabe ruling the free world.
As presumptive nominee, Bernie had to endorse Hillary (has not conceded, big difference) in order to speak at the convention. Had he not, then he would have lost his 1900 delegates and his position to make the case that he is more electable to beat Trump at the DNC. He hasn't given up, he just has to play politician, look at the statement he made endorsing Hillary. He announced his 'support' because Hillary said she'd be 'for' his progressive policies, which we know she won't keep her word. Ralph Nader put it best and referred to it as "Bernie setting up Hillary for betrayal" due to political suicide.
Austin Lowe, That's my understanding as well. Good on you for the comment. :)
Austin Lowe For the sake of the world, I hope what you say is true and that DNC will chose him over Hillary.
What I don't understand is why neither of them has spoken about the blatant election fraud.
Dr. West is speaking the truth that the neocons can't handle.
Nor the neolibs~
I'm also voting for Dr. Stein; wholeheartedly agree with Dr. West here.
Hahahaha he hates Hilary and still calls her sister 😍 West is a class act
Thank you,Dr. West! You are one of my heroes. I am so proud of you for supporting Jill Stein! I am voting for her, too, because I could not get myself to vote for Clinton!
You should not have heroes. You should think for yourself and believe that all people are equal.
I'm with Brother West: if we consistently vote the "lesser of two evils," our choices will continue to be limited to evils, just as they are now. We need an alternative to break this two-party neo-liberal/neo-conservative system and so if Bernie's not a candidate, Dr. Stein gets my vote and advocacy. If she gets 5%, the Greens will qualify for federal campaign funds and the movement will grow. Strong and useful vote- particularly if you're concerned about Little Hands but live in a blue state that will safely go HRC.
within 24 hrs she has qualified and her donations have increased by 1000%. this is not going to be a move without some pain. it does not happen tht way. look at the sixties. we have to be willing to fight. literally if nec.
ive been saying this since forever but all my liberasexual friends immediately accuse me of wanting trump to win.
+sharon anderson yes...we must
Just tell your friends; Ignorance is NOT Bliss!
When people are no longer afraid to speak the truth, like Jill is doing, then it won't matter who the president is.
Dr West , You are a guiding light for us all !
Jill Stein 2016
I'm glad Cornel West has the balls to endorse Jill Stein. #JillOverHill
How do you know Cornel is not Boul'e?
Right wing Left wing they belong to the same bird
No
+bootleg42 Yea they do
Abdus-Salaam Abdullah Considering humanity is potentially facing extinction due to the large amounts of carbon dioxide that humans are throwing into the air (human caused climate change), and considering all right-wing parties in the U.S. deny it's even happening (and considering that they can stack the supreme court with nutjobs who will block any potentially action to prevent these things), I would say that there is a difference between right-wing and left-wing.
Ken Murphy You're a Trump voter alright.
Definitely not true
I love brother Cornell West. Before hearing this, I had said the exact same thing to family, friends ,and co-workers. I can never support Clinton, not with her current political stance
How do you know he is not Boul'e
Bravo Cornel....I'm with you, I'm with Dr. Jill....
.......Observer Jules........
whew... this brother throws down the truth, Keeping it real Cornel!
yup, Dr. Jill has my vote. GO GREEN!!!
How do you know he is not Boul'e?
Mr.West nailed it right on the head!
we will never vote for clinton......jill for president.....thank you dr west
Great interview! Jill is the only viable progressive candidate right now, and she has my vote come November.
Jill Stein for President makes perfect sence.
I love Cornel West, he's a true progressive and true revolutionary. He and Stein are so right that we must stop voting out of fears and we must say to ourselves that " i have had enough of these nonsense: I want to change; i want someone who actually represent me instead of against me!" We must understand the only way to free ourselves from this "prison" is by taking risks. For instance, if we humans were afraid of dying or taking huge risks, we would never have the capacity of inventing the airplanes! Somebody had to take risk by test driving the plane or was willing to put himself/herself on the line before such a technology could revolt into what we have now. Taking risks is not scary, what really scary is we stand still and continue to allow ourselves to be enslaved by the same system that we fears.
Jill Stein would be such a great first Female president, unlike that crooked Hillary. I love Jill Stein, because she is like Bernie on steroids, and she would never bow down to the corporate elite. Although I still appreciate everything Sanders accomplished, and I respect that he kept his word I wish he hadn't but we all knew he was not going to go back on what he said. Bernie supporters, feminists and female Hillary supporters should really look into Jill Stein,; she is a way better choice
cornell west is a man of integrity and courage
Always an example of integrity.
He speaks such truth.
I totally agree with brother Cornel West.
I don't always agree with Dr. West, but I believe his analysis is right on the money.
Does Jill accept donations like Berny did?
Yes. She's taking donations and looking for volunteers. www.jill2016.com/
I switched from #Democrat to #Green last week, and donated. I thought Sanders might be able to clean up the #DNC. But, as we've seen this week, the rot goes too deep.
Yes you can donate to Jill's campaign here: jillstein.nationbuilder.com/july_matching_funds?
I'm with brother Cornel!
Vote your conscience
How do you know Cornel is not Boul'e?
He lost me at the problems of ''male supremacy'' problem in the US
Professor West is spot-on. Wake up America Jesus!
One more for Jill Stein, Texas
Same here. Texas. If I don't get to vote for Bernie again, I am voting for Jill Stein. She continues to impress me more and more. She is another one that definitely isn't eaten up with big ego, self-first problems like the two candidates the media stuck us with. I am glad Dr. West is endorsing Dr. Jill Stein.
make that 2 for Texas.
Me three!
Me 4
+Pipy Tech n' Games Me five!
Cornel West, always on the right side.
Dr West is the antithesis of everything black and political in America.Not controlled by upward mobility or driven by career opportunity thru the neoliberal democratic establishment and not willing to sell his soul.He is speaking at the Green Party convention,I wish Dr Stein would bring him onboard as her VP honestly. Respect and admire this brother so much!
Completely agree.
And if you Berniebots aren't convinced to walk away from the Dems after the Wikileak releases this weekend, then I say SPREAD YOUR CHEEKS, AND SMILE.
...like the general election won't be rigged, too.
But that wasn't my point.
'Berniebots' never cared about the Dems, we care about Bernies policies. If he ran independent it would've been the same.
Many of us just never would have heard of him as he would never have been allowed in the debates.
If Cornel West ran for Prez on a third party ticket, his presence, eloquence, tenacity, and sheer intelligence would scare the living shit out of the DNC & GOP. West is charismatic on a level that puts nearly every politician and intellectual to shame.
absolutely!
Agree but he is an intellectual and needed dissenter in our society. Like Noam Chomsky, Henry David Thorough. They sometimes are best fitting in their current positions.
true, too bad most of the populace would have his intellect go right over their heads.
Noam Chomsky has gotten a bit wacky in the last few years
he believes in the bible so he can't be that smart. then again, most americans do so he's at least relatively smart.
Jill Stein is my replacement for Bernie Sanders put I doesnt mean I dont like him anymore because he endorsed Hillary thus somehow "sellout" (say because he still be same if he become lobbyist for some Social media corporation) which I think its regretful endorsement if she lose election to Trump.
$ouled out vs neo fascist! this bro-intellect is right! Green is my vote!
Don't let Hilderbeast supporters throw you off your game. A Vote For Jill Stein Is A Vote For Jill Stein !!!!!
Bernie never used the word concede. If he conceded then his delegates would be released and he would use his platform at the convention.
loose his platform.
*lose ^^
I doubt he'll be invited back to Bill Maher's show anymore!
You got that right. And turning into an old crank, blasting young people very chance he gets.
Maher and his show is just a DNC mouthpiece now, and will be for 4 years of a Hillary administration. It's really sad
I Respect the hell out of this man.
Wish we had leaders (who could actually DO something) with his mindset.
Stand on principals. Choose not to be manipulated.
If everyone who is sick of this crap would gather around a 3rd party, we could WIN.
This fills my heart with joy again after Bernie's endorsement.
Amy, please interview Dr. Jill Stein and her running mate Cheri Honkala. Dr. West articulated beautifully my thoughts exactly. I'm with him. Thank you!
I love Cornell West for his extreme honesty, intelligence, and lack of complete utter bullshit. The man is real and he knows what is going on within the bubble of the establishment.
Jill stein ms progressive not a conservative in democratic clothing
Excellent talk my dear brother.
Thank you Cornell West. The truth is nice to hear.
Love Cornel. One of the few voices of truth in a time of lies and greed.
Feel the bern and vote for Stein !!!
Fuck that sellout Bernie Sanders. If you had any kind of guts you'd have supported Jill Stein last election, and then this one too.
Bernie was not a sell out, he bargained to have our platform adopted and not to be shut out of the convention, for us. He endorsed. He did not concede. He will be at the convention with his delegates calling for a roll call and speaking. Do you really think a rare, selfless character that has worked diligently and with integrity all his adult life, for the people, regardless of race, gender or religion could really change stripes after all this effort. Not!!! Oh ye of so little faith. I eager to see the fireworks at the convention.
The Green Party has ballots in only 20 states.
***** Who is this "us" and "we" that you refer to in your whiney rant?
The two party systems needs to be broken or nothing will ever change. The problem is the amount of money needed to run for political office is obscene. Money needs to taken out of the system, if that's not done nothing will change because both major parties have a strangle hold on big political money. The political class does to bidding of their donors their donors give them money to run for office. It's a vicious circle that will end with our Republic, and standard of living.
Go back to your sports.
Totally agree with Dr Cornell West. I also supported Bernie Sanders but now will whole heartedly support Dr Jill Stein because of my conscience.
Dr. West speaks his mind without apology and it is so refreshing. He has a prophetic gift. Most importantly he undergirds his analysis with an unmistakable Christ-centered perspective which enables him to sharply critique the views and policies of others without denigrating or denying their basic humanity. This is rare in public discourse and absolutely essential if some of the most difficult issues and problems we face are to be effectively addressed. Thank you Dr. West. Continue to expound your wisdom!!!
please correct yourselves. Bernie Sanders has NOT conceded yet. He has endorsed, not conceded.
What difference does it make, stop clutching at straws, Bernie's endorsement before the convention, is aimed at derailing the protest at the convention, and to keep covering up the election fraud. He said "she won the primary " can there be two winners?
Thomas yasi No there can't be 2 winners but November isn't here yet.
+Thomas yasi It is not Bernie's burden to bear AND it is not over. The DNC "fucked up". Bernie believes he can destroy the enemy from within. You do not. Ultimately, his endorsement NOW shows the corrupt DNC that it doesn't matter who endorses the $hill we Progressives WILL NOT BUDGE and her numbers are now plummeting faster than ever as a result. Bernie gave us the keys and now it is up to you and me to continue to drive this Revolution.
***** and unlock the future!!!
six days ago, when you wrote this coment this might have been true.
but now it is clear that he has conceded, he gave up.
Quotes llike the following from Albert Einstein could have shifted this election. imagine if this quote had went viral..
"I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy, accompanied by an educational system which would be oriented toward social goals. In such an economy, the means of production are owned by society itself and are utilized in a planned fashion. A planned economy, which adjusts production to the needs of the community, would distribute the work to be done among all those able to work and would guarantee a livelihood to every man, woman, and child. The education of the individual, in addition to promoting his own innate abilities, would attempt to develop in him a sense of responsibility for his fellow-men in place of the glorification of power and success in our present society."
Albert Einstein, Why Socialism?, 1949
Thank you Amy and dr. Cornel West !
Thank you, Dr. Cornel West!
I like the political incorruptible mind of brother Cornel West.
Same here, Jill is on the ticket for Florida, so she get's my vote in Nov.
I agree with him on so many levels with his views and he's such a kind and polite guy. Every time he comes into my job he's a pleasure to be around and always happy and smiling.
I'm so glad that youtube guided me to this channel.
Dr. Cornel West is a gentlemen who speaks truth to power - go green party go
Yup. Cornel West s correct.
I'm with Dr. West.
I was a staunch Bernie supporter, but I'm voting for Dr. Jill Stein. You should too !!
Jill Stein has aged really well.
Genuinely pretty
Probably comes having a pure and honest heart.
form a line to vote for Jill Stein
It feels good to see the revolution find other voices. I enjoy this well educated and wise man.
Love this man. Much respect. PEACE
Cornel West on point👌
Why did Dr. Cornel West, member of the DNC platform committee, endorse Jill Stein? What does it say about the Bernie Sanders Platform for the Democratic Party? #JillNotHill
What l do know is that Bernie Sanders did not concede. He endorsed to push our platform and to not be shut out of the convention. He is a candidate for the nomination and candidate for the people as he has worked for so diligently all his adult life, even so far as to be arrested for protesting segregation early on. I don't know how the Green party can win with ballots in only 20 states. I know that if we are divided, we fall and that has been the tactic, to keep us divided and all pulling in different directions; some with Trump, some with Clinton, some with Stein. We must be smarter than that. We must be united. Bernie can win against Trump. Clinton is not pulling her weight against Trump. That is common knowledge. That leaves one and the best option Bernie Sanders, candidate for the people. If you have researched all of this thoroughly you know that.
Go Mr.West!
I'm glad I'm not the only sane person. Everyone is tearing me apart about voting for Stein.
Genius. Cornel West For President, 2021!
This was a great interview, thanks to both of you. I would love to see Chris Hedges on the show again.
This aged well
Bernie Sanders HAS NOT conceded.
#SeeYouInPhilly!
For certain, the Green Party is going to do much better this Fall than usual.
Sadly, whenever the Green Party does well (as it had with Nader), the corporate-owned mainstream media spreads the word that they are "spoilers" and that you are "wasting your vote" and it is "your fault that Trump got elected." No -- How about we stop voting for asshole political parties that are beholden to their corporate masters -- one of which Bernie Sanders sold out and joined. The problem is that we live in the business-run state, and that business-run state is held in place by the so-called "two-party system" (as if it were some reality creating an inertia that imprisons voters).
Good for you, my girl, my sister...Ralph Nader didn't throw the election, the DEMOMACHINE LOST IT & GAVE IT AWAY!!!! Ask why the all-powerful Dem Machine rolled over! HERE'S THE FACT!!!!: THE NY TIMES ITSELF RESEARCHED & REPORTED NADER DID NOT 'lose it for Gore'....Gore won the votes but refused to challenge it...Come on! VOTE HILLARY??? LIKE BEING A SLAVE? Well, the oligarchy loves you!
I cannot put into words, how much I respect and admire Dr. Cornell West !!! He knows what super smart people know, is that you have to be careful how much reality you lay on people at once.
I love seeing another intelligent man, who is also a fellow believer !!!
Thank you for having common sense Dr. West.
I completely agree with you.
Correction: Endorsement is NOT conceding. 7 more days #StillSanders #BernieOrJill
I am just so happy that Cornell West is consistent to his ideals! JILL 2016! (from an ex Bernie Bull Shitter supporter).
I just wonder why Cornell West, after citing her actions which have cost thousands of lives, calls Hillary, "Sister".
It is a strange figure of speech. I don't know what he is expressing.
How much damage would Hillary have to cause before he drops the familial tag.
I could listen to brother Cornel for hours. Speak brother Cornel, I'm listenin'!
Wise words, wise words. I wish more people in this country had the strength of character and sanity of this great man. If enough people would dare to free themselves of fear enough to think this way we'd be rid of the two party system this election.
Brother Cornel...I am no one significant, but you have just garnered my respect for putting principle above politics. People are underestimating the power of principle to draw in voters and replacing it with polls, trolls, and obscene goals. Amen for principle and more power to you.
What happened between this interview and 3033 2024? Such clarity in his support of Jill Stein and now his attacking her with no specificity.
Electoral vote is what really counts. They will never allow Stein in office. Love you Stein but hun they fear you. So voting for Stein can give a huge gap in the poles but anyhoo that doesn't matter. Our votes don't matter.