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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Elon Musk endorses Andrew Yang
Good thing or a bad thing for Yang? I believe we have Musk fans and Musk detractors here.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday indicated support for Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang after Yang tweeted that he didn't expect supporters to agree with him on everything.
"I support Yang," Musk tweeted, following up with a second tweet that "He would our first openly goth president. I think this is very important."
Yang had previously tweeted, "I dont expect people to agree with me on everything- that would be odd. My main hope is that people trust that Im trying to solve problems and Im open to different approaches - particularly if the data drives in a particular direction. Changing ones mind is not a bad thing."
Yang, a former tech executive, is among two dozen people vying for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. He has gained attention for making universal basic income a focal point of his run and his campaign recently announced that he qualified for the fall debates.
"I support Yang," Musk tweeted, following up with a second tweet that "He would our first openly goth president. I think this is very important."
Yang had previously tweeted, "I dont expect people to agree with me on everything- that would be odd. My main hope is that people trust that Im trying to solve problems and Im open to different approaches - particularly if the data drives in a particular direction. Changing ones mind is not a bad thing."
Yang, a former tech executive, is among two dozen people vying for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. He has gained attention for making universal basic income a focal point of his run and his campaign recently announced that he qualified for the fall debates.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/456967-elon-musk-i-support-yang
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Elon Musk endorses Andrew Yang (Original Post)
True Dough
Aug 2019
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Silicon Valley and the mostly apolitical tech world just blinked. It's a plus for Yang.
Princetonian
Aug 2019
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Princetonian
(1,501 posts)1. Silicon Valley and the mostly apolitical tech world just blinked. It's a plus for Yang.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
question everything
(47,534 posts)2. Wonder whether he supported Trump in 2016
From one "businessman" to another.
I don't know why anyone supports Yang. Haven't we seen what happens when a businessman who has never held office comes to the White House?
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)4. This is just one reason
it's 20 minutes, but you might want to start about the 8 minute mark if you are in a hurry.
and this is the other https://www.yang2020.com/policies/
The most extensive and well thought out set of policy proposals that I have seen from any candidate.
and this is the other https://www.yang2020.com/policies/
The most extensive and well thought out set of policy proposals that I have seen from any candidate.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
xmas74
(29,676 posts)5. It's because he has interesting proposals
And ideas to take our country into the future.
Does he have a chance? No. The debates and campaign are here to expose his ideas to the public and maybe influence future policy. Not a single candidate discussed UBI but now they might need to address it.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Joe941
(2,848 posts)3. Who and who?
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)6. Andrew Yang: The guy with this list of policy proposals on his website
ECONOMY/JOBS & LABOR
The Freedom Dividend
Human-Centered Capitalism
Improve the American Scorecard
Reduce Student Loan Burden
Implement Mandatory Paid Leave Policy
Right to Privacy/Abortion and Contraception
Carbon Fee and Dividend
Make it Easy for Americans to Move for Work
Value-Added Tax
Make it Easier to Save for Retirement
Promote Vocational Education
Zoning
Free Financial Counseling for All
Decrease Pre-Trial Cash Bail
Reduce Mass Incarceration
Paid Family Leave
Fight for Equal Pay
Legalize Marijuana
Provide Basic Banking Services through the Post Office
Prosperity Grants
Increase Assistance for Single Parents
File Income Taxes
Crypto/Digital Asset Regulation and Consumer Protection
Timing of Payments for Small Businesses
Ease the Transition to Self-Driving Vehicles
Capital Gain/Carried Interest Tax
Financial Transaction Tax
Data as a Property Right
Grid Modernization Race to the Top
End Bidding Wars for Corporate Relocation
Empowering MMA Fighters
The Penny Makes No Cents
Regulate AI and other Emerging Technologies
NCAA Should Pay Athletes
CIVIL RIGHTS/CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Freedom Dividend
Improve the American Scorecard
Net Neutrality
LGBTQ Rights
Right to Privacy/Abortion and Contraception
Restoration of Voting Rights
Decriminalize Opioids
Automatic Voter Registration
Make Washington, DC, a State
End Partisan Gerrymandering
Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable
Make Election Day a Holiday
Zoning
Decrease Pre-Trial Cash Bail
Reduce Mass Incarceration
Gun Safety
Pathway to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
Support the DREAM Act
Fight for Equal Pay
Legalize Marijuana
Make Puerto Rico a State
Every Cop Gets a Camera
Data as a Property Right
Algorithmic Trading/Fraud
Economic Crime
Lower the Voting Age to 16
DEMOCRACY/ GOVERNANCE
The Freedom Dividend
Improve the American Scorecard
Ranked Choice Voting
Democracy Dollars
12-Year Congressional Term Limits
Restoration of Voting Rights
Automatic Voter Registration
Make Washington, DC, a State
End Partisan Gerrymandering
Public Council of Advisors
Make Election Day a Holiday
18 Year Term Limit for Supreme Court Justices
Revive the Office of Technology Assessment
Relocate Federal Agencies
Reduce Mass Incarceration
Prevent Corruption in the Federal Government
Campaign Finance Reform
Make Puerto Rico a State
American Journalism Fellows
Closely Monitor Mental Health of White House Staff
Local Journalism Fund
Automatically Sunset Old Laws
Support the Revival of Earmarks
Tort Reform/Reasonableness Dismissals
Modernize Voting
Proportional Selection of Electors
Limit Bureaucracy in the Federal Workforce
Lower the Voting Age to 16
Media Fragmentation
Making Taxes Fun
Head of Culture and Ceremony
Regulate AI and other Emerging Technologies
HEALTHCARE
The Freedom Dividend
Medicare for All
Improve the American Scorecard
Control the Cost of Prescription Drugs
Right to Privacy/Abortion and Contraception
Decriminalize Opioids
Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable
Invest in Americas Mental Health
Opioid Crisis
Gun Safety
Fund Medical Technology Innovation
Fund Autism Intervention
Expand Access to Medical Experts
ENVIRONMENT
The Freedom Dividend
Improve the American Scorecard
Combat Climate Change
Preservation of Public Lands and Water
Reduce Wildfires
Carbon Fee and Dividend
Reduce Packaging Waste
Rebuild American Infrastructure
Nuclear Energy
Grid Modernization Race to the Top
The Penny Makes No Cents
EDUCATION
The Freedom Dividend
Improve the American Scorecard
Reduce Student Loan Burden
Control the Cost of Higher Education
Make Community College Affordable for All
Early Childhood Education for All
Promote Vocational Education
Free Financial Counseling for All
Increase Teacher Salaries
Life-Skills Education in All High Schools
Expand Selective Schools
FAMILY/SOCIAL COHESION
The Freedom Dividend
Improve the American Scorecard
American Exchange Program
Implement Mandatory Paid Leave Policy
Early Childhood Education for All
American Mall Act
Paid Family Leave
Prosperity Grants
Increase Assistance for Single Parents
Free Marriage Counseling for All
Modern Time Banking
Support for the Arts
Reduce Harm to Children Caused by Smartphones
FOREIGN POLICY
Foreign Policy First Principles
Veteran Employment and Businesses
Ending Veteran Suicide
Every Vet Under a Roof Initiative
Controlled Substance Waivers for Veterans
Improving Veteran Health
Military Training: The Gold Standard
GI Bill Improvements
Reverse Boot Camp
Quantum Computing and Encryption Standards
Modernize Military Spending
Southern Border Security
Nuclear Launch Decisions
IMMIGRATION
Pathway to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
Support the DREAM Act
Southern Border Security
Entice High-Skill Individuals
MISCELLANEOUS/FUN
The Freedom Dividend
Public Council of Advisors
Extend Daylight Saving Time All Year
Prevent Airlines from Removing Customers
File Income Taxes
Tort Reform/Reasonableness Dismissals
Data as a Property Right
The Penny Makes No Cents
Support for the Arts
Making Taxes Fun
Head of Culture and Ceremony
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If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
crazytown
(7,277 posts)8. And many thanks Sherman for your efforts, posting the policies here.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
crazytown
(7,277 posts)7. "He would our first openly goth president"
WTF?
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
lunasun
(21,646 posts)9. Smiths Cure Depeche Mode Joy Division
https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/04/andrew-yang-ex-goth-beto-orourke-skate-off/
I distinctly remember coming into school in eighth grade and a friend, Dan Miller, was full goth, wearing all black. I remember seeing this and saying, Wow, thats quite the transformation over the summer. So Dan had a real impact on my musical taste and we ended up going to many of these concerts together. So I daresay, if I win in 2020, I would be the first ex-goth president.
I distinctly remember coming into school in eighth grade and a friend, Dan Miller, was full goth, wearing all black. I remember seeing this and saying, Wow, thats quite the transformation over the summer. So Dan had a real impact on my musical taste and we ended up going to many of these concerts together. So I daresay, if I win in 2020, I would be the first ex-goth president.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided