Andrew Yang on paid leave for new moms

[redqueen]

Link to tweet

[Merlot]

1. Really? How would you make it happen, Mr. Yang?

Would it be the responsibility of the employer? Some new moms may not have good full time jobs, so how is that fair? Employers who are small businesses can't afford to pay someone who isn't there and the person they will need to hire temporarily to do the new mom's job.

Or maybe you're thinking it will come out of the new mom's social security or UI benefits?

And while we're talking about new moms, how about the people who have to take time off from work to take care of elderly parents? They should be paid as well.

This is an issue that needs more than "I'll make it happen" as a solution.

[snowybirdie]

3. This guy is full of ideas

but, like rTump, has no clue as to how government works. He could buy Faux News and have something productive to do.

[redqueen]

7. You clearly haven't done any research into his background. nt

[snowybirdie]

18. Actually

In a previous lifetime, I was a researcher. But the realities of politics today, mean his plans have no chance of being enacted. I believe a new President needs to right the ship of state first. But, VOTE BLUE, NO MATTER WHO!

[Sherman A1]

9. Yes, he is full of ideas

I for one believe that he can indeed build the consensus needed to accomplish his much needed policy proposals. As opposed to looking backwards.

[TidalWave46]

28. He isn't very wealthy.

At least not in the terms you reference. He couldn't afford Murdochs mother-in-law suite.

Not saying that's a bad thing. It's just a lot of people think Yang is super wealthy.

[Sherman A1]

4. So You're saying

That the countries mentioned can accomplish this goal and the wealthiest nation in human history cannot?

I certainly do not accept that as being the case.

[redqueen]

10. Exactly!

How can people seriously imply that we can't accomplish this?

[tymorial]

12. Pretty amazing huh?

[Celerity]

15. +100000

[Merlot]

16. How many years has "the wealthiest nation in human history" been

addressing this issue? This nation also lags behind on health care, poverty, birth rate, education spending, and many more issues.

So excuse me if I demand more than an "I'll fix it" for these ongoing problems.

[Sherman A1]

23. Well, I would certainly prefer

someone who says "I'll fix it, to what appears to be an individual who has already accepted that it cannot be accomplished.

[TreasonousBastard]

22. Of course we "could" but we haven't. Why not?

[redqueen]

5. Well he's not here, so I'll take a stab at it...

He proposes that employers should pay for 6 months of leave for a new parent. He has demonstrated an understanding of the pressures on small businesses so although the detailed plan is not up, I fully expect he will account for that in his plan.

Additionally, his UBI program would help stay at home caregivers of children and the elderly. As well as volunteers. Part time workers. Artists. And on and on ...

[guillaumeb]

8. THere is already a law, the FMLA.

That law could be amended to require paid leave.

[tymorial]

11. I guess there are no small businesses elsewhere in the world

[Sherman A1]

24. Apparently not

I guess this "small business" thing only exists here???

[Sherman A1]

2. K&R

[guillaumeb]

6. If we cannot expand the dialogue,

and push at what is considered achievable, the GOP will win.

Recommended.

[msongs]

13. he could implement it as state rep, or congress person or senator first nt

[redqueen]

19. YangGang is of the opinion that we do not have time for that.

[Ohiogal]

14. This idea is long overdue

I for one am ecstatic to hear this especially coming from a male candidate.

[Merlot]

17. It's not long overdue, it's been fought out before.

Heck, didn't ivanka just take a stab at it?

No one is denying the validity of the argument or that fact that it is achievable.

[CTyankee]

20. I have a saying: This is a country that won World War II and put a man on the moon

and we can't do this?

We must have perspective on this...

[redqueen]

21. In the UK they're proposing a full year.

Link to tweet

[nini]

25. Doesn't Congress have a say?

Not that I don't agree with the idea, but dealing with Congress to get it done won't be as easy as he implies.

[sammythecat]

26. Life in France

16 weeks maternity leave. 6 weeks before birth and 10 weeks after. Paid. In full. And that's not all.

I know Michael Moore doesn't have the most sterling reputation around here, but this clip from Sicko is worth watching. Informative and maddening. I'm sure you've seen this, but for those who haven't...

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[mvd]

27. I really like Yang and think he has many interesting ideas

Glad he has been able to hang in there.