Andrew Yang Founds the Forward Party

aazaa wrote: post #2

The Platform page lists a selection of positions that I think would not be very controversial. https://www.forwardparty.com/platform Surprisingly, the issue that Yang is known for, UBI, is not on the list. UBI is, however, present here: https://www.forwardparty.com/whyforward I wonder if that was accidental.

The US already received a more politically palatable form of UBI when the automatic child tax credit hit. Couples making up to 400k get money direct deposited every month per child. 0% chance this will ever be rescinded.

I would say Yang introduced an issue single-handedly into the conversation and it was implemented quite quickly without any discussion because of the unique pandemic situation. Will be interesting to see the long term research that emerges from this.

Re: Andrew Yang Founds the Forward Party

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Post by rektide » Tue, Oct 05, 2021, 11:48 PM UTC

I like a large amount of this platform but I don't trust this guy & if this goes anywhere he's going to so wreak electoral havoc that will doom him & his natural (& most recent) allies chances harshly.

Re: Andrew Yang Founds the Forward Party

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Post by Zanni » Tue, Oct 05, 2021, 11:49 PM UTC

aazaa wrote: post #2

The Platform page lists a selection of positions that I think would not be very controversial. https://www.forwardparty.com/platform Surprisingly, the issue that Yang is known for, UBI, is not on the list. UBI is, however, present here: https://www.forwardparty.com/whyforward I wonder if that was accidental.

UBI is pretty prominent on the front page too, if you scroll down (under Core Values).

Re: Andrew Yang Founds the Forward Party

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Post by a_t48 » Tue, Oct 05, 2021, 11:50 PM UTC

aazaa wrote: post #2

The Platform page lists a selection of positions that I think would not be very controversial. https://www.forwardparty.com/platform Surprisingly, the issue that Yang is known for, UBI, is not on the list. UBI is, however, present here: https://www.forwardparty.com/whyforward I wonder if that was accidental.

I'm tempted to back them purely for Ranked Choice Voting. Will be keeping an eye on this for the future.

Re: Andrew Yang Founds the Forward Party

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Post by bpodgursky » Tue, Oct 05, 2021, 11:50 PM UTC

rektide wrote: post #4

I like a large amount of this platform but I don't trust this guy & if this goes anywhere he's going to so wreak electoral havoc that will doom him & his natural (& most recent) allies chances harshly.

That's a weird stance. I don't know that I'd vote for Andrew Yang, but I trust him to speak honestly about what he would do if elected more than almost any other politician.

Re: Andrew Yang Founds the Forward Party

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Post by yur3i__ » Tue, Oct 05, 2021, 11:51 PM UTC

I did have interest in Andrew yang, but I think leaving the democratic party has drastically decreased his chances of making significant political moves unfortunately

Re: Andrew Yang Founds the Forward Party

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Post by [deleted] » Tue, Oct 05, 2021, 11:51 PM UTC

Zanni wrote: post #5

aazaa wrote: post #2

The Platform page lists a selection of positions that I think would not be very controversial. https://www.forwardparty.com/platform Surprisingly, the issue that Yang is known for, UBI, is not on the list. UBI is, however, present here: https://www.forwardparty.com/whyforward I wonder if that was accidental.

UBI is pretty prominent on the front page too, if you scroll down (under Core Values).

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Re: Andrew Yang Founds the Forward Party

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Post by mperham » Tue, Oct 05, 2021, 11:52 PM UTC

https://www.forwardparty.com/platform

He's not wrong; voting reform must be priority #1 for any 3rd party.