MAGA reviews Yang

I decided to read Mr Yangs book because he came across as someone who cares. I see the problems he sees, I agree with most of his supporting statements and he seems like someone who could actually change the world.
I am in no way his typical audience.

Reads as a memoir of his presidential campaign and life experience which have led him to his conclusions/ platform.
Comes across as an idealistic and driven, regular smart guy/ problem solver.
( Sheds a TON of light on fundraising emails I get from the GOP.)

I have about 2.5 hours left, but towards the middle- end he decries the media's narrative, spin and outright manufacture of facts destroying the fabric of the United States. 1000% agree, will donate to your cause.
Then proceeds to use the same spun, manufactured and narrative driven stories to support some of his social programs.
He mentions the personal relationships he developed with the media, and talks about how the media producers are forcing the journalists to write in inflammatory ways. Apply it to your own side as well man!

Performance got 4 just because I have higher standards for audio books.
Overall 5 for his honesty, given his perspective.
Story got 4 because I feel like it could have flowed better. His life story/ political experience flow like a pleasant stream but his policy posits and support feel like they could be more developed.

The injection of politically charged material broke the flow in his assessment of the dynamic and entrenched issues destroying the country.
As to their substance I can only say that most not understand the motivations or personalities of their opposition nor their enemies.

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Important work

I don't agree with Andrew on everything, but I'm with him about 80% of the time. I wish him well and will continue to follow what he's doing. I hope he continues to get increasingly honest now that he's not beholden to the DNC.

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Actionable ideas to improve America

I am a fan of Yang, so I came to this book optimistic. In three parts, he walks you through his experience as a candidate, the issues he sees with our system, and ideas for how to move FORWARD. Like most books, I think a ten page summary would give you the key points, but I found his stories interesting and I finished the book in just under three days, eager to hear more and see what ideas he had to improve American government.
I'm excited to be part of the Forward party and take action to improve our government.

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#ForwardParty

LET'S GOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Andrew has gotten me excited about politics again!! I feel like I just listened to The War On Normal People for the first time again...only with a better ending!! #ForwardParty

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What our future needs

Yang’s ideas and main points of focus for the future of our government and in turn our American way of life is a huge step in the right direction. As an independent, he is truly someone all sides of the political spectrum can get behind to help our country represent and world for all of us and not just half of us. Very interesting read. Absolutely recommend.

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Another Significant Work

Although I found The War on Normal People an engaging and thought-provoking read, Forward goes broader and deeper into the man and his rational-visionary (sometimes Sisyphean) ideas for how to make our government fully-functioning in service of people. I was one of the original Yang Gang early in the US Presidential race of 2020, but I was less supportive of his NYC mayor's run. I still view him more as an influencer, pundit, and visionary than as someone in the trenches (although he describes those trenches with real insight). I would hope that more people like me, who may or may not remain enamored of Andrew as a political candidate, but who value his ideas and how he expresses them, will read this book. Thus, this review.

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The Memoir that America Needs to Move Forward

I really enjoyed this book. I made it through in a combination of reading a hard copy and listening to the audiobook, pending the day. I say this is a memoir because I think much of the media coverage around the book's release is misleading. One should not be afraid of reading this book. It's not too heavy (it's even playful and funny in moments); it's not too heady; it's written in plain, digestible English. Yang takes his own personal experience and uses it to point the problems in our present form of democracy while, as the book's subtitle suggests, giving us notes on the future of what our democracy can be. I also say it's a memoir because while there are references to other texts, namely another excellent book Ezra Klein's Why We're Polarized (Simon & Schuster, 2020), the narrative is singular. Yang deftly gives insights into his 2020 presidential campaign, his NYC mayoral campaign, conversations with the Biden transition team about potential cabinet positions, helping campaign in Georgia for the 2020 runoff elections, and the Humanity Forward endorsed grassroots candidates in this past election cycle. He uses these stories to elucidate the flaws that are a part of the systems which our democracy operates in as well as how media and journalism plays a role all while offering solutions to these problems. It's mostly in the third and final section where these solutions are made most explicit and the pillars of Forward are established and clear. In finishing this book, it's clear that Forward isn't a third political party, it's a movement and coalition of principles & policies which an independent or a member of any party could be a part of. This book is a must-read (or must -listen) for anyone concerned with why there doesn't seem to be much political progress, what we can do about the political polarization in our country, and how we can empower a coalition of candidates that don't just get things done, but get things done that benefit all citizens. In fact, Andrew Yang's Forward is probably the best gift you could give to someone who is not concerned about any of these things yet because the only way we can get these things done is by moving forward together.

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Andrew!!!!!! Yes, indeed!!!

I saw Andrew Yang on the Chris Cuomo podcast. I immediately got the book! I am not left, not right.....I AM FORWARD!!!! Thank you so MUCH

Join the forward party!

Here is a reasonable, compassionate soul that is actually managing to improve our country. Shocking. Accessible to Republicans, Democrats, independence and anybody. He has earned our hearing. Can we listen?

Loved Yang's narration and ideas.

Yang spoke his ideas clearly, with great detail, but in layman's terms so everyone can understand. I'm so excited for the Forward Party coming together.