In what’s appearing to be a contest of who can be the most radical, another Democratic presidential candidate joining the crowded 2020 race voiced his decidedly controversial take by claiming Americans will soon be “shooting up” Asians.
New York entrepreneur and 2020 contender Andrew Yang spoke about the future prospects for Asian Americans, warning that they will soon be like the Jews who were attacked in the Pittsburgh synagogue last year as they become the target of a “shrinking, insecure white majority.”
Democrat presidential candidate Andrew Yang on white Americans losing power to Asians:
“We’re one generation away from falling into the same camps as the Jews who were attacked in the synagogue…we’re probably one generation away from Americans shooting up a bunch of Asians” pic.twitter.com/3jm9ZWADbf
— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) March 14, 2019
“So now that I’m running for president like I’ve learned more about the Asian-American place in society and one thing that scares the heck out of me is that this country is heading towards becoming majority-minority by 2045, that’s 27 years from now,” the 44-year-old Venture for America founder said at a Yuan Media event last year called, “A Glance at US Politics from Asian Americans.”
“And so there’s a very happy notion in some quarters that the country will just become more tolerant as it gets more diverse,” Yang continued. “Unfortunately, that is not really the way things play out if you look at historical examples.”
“And so if you look at what’s happening right now in this country, you can see an increasingly insecure white majority becoming more and more hostile, truly. And who is going to be the boogeyman of the next 10 to 20 years? Who’s going to be the great rival to the United States in the eyes of American in society? China, that’s right,” Yang said.
“And so what do you think the attitude is going to be over time for the shrinking insecure white majority that’s losing their jobs for let’s say Chinese Americans or Asian Americans?” he added.”I think we’re one generation away from falling into the same camps as the Jews who were attacked in the synagogue in Pittsburgh like just a couple months ago. Like we’re probably one generation away from Americans shooting up a bunch of Asians saying like, you know, ‘damn the Chinese because there’s a giant cold war even more with China.'”
Yang came to his own defense on Twitter.
Violence has occurred in several black churches and Jewish synagogues in the last years. It would be awfully optimistic to think that something similar would not happen to other communities. I am trying to keep the country strong and whole for my kids and yours. ???
— Andrew Yang (@AndrewYangVFA) March 14, 2019
We are the most heavily armed country in the history of the world. Everyone knows what I think is ahead. Why would one imagine disintegration to be gentle? It will not be. For any of us.
— Andrew Yang (@AndrewYangVFA) March 14, 2019
My campaign is about calling out the reality of what is happening to us. We are being ground up. It is tearing us apart. It will take Herculean efforts to keep us together. Pretending that the descent will be gentle doesn’t help anyone.
— Andrew Yang (@AndrewYangVFA) March 14, 2019
Yang is calling for a universal basic income of $1,000 every month for every person in the United States while promoting the protection of jobs from automation. While he’s clearly an outlier candidate, he has been making grounds in an unconventional way.
According to the Washington Examiner:
The 44-year-old serial entrepreneur’s online supporters, known as the Yang Gang, have started meme pages on Reddit, Twitter, and 4chan, placing Yang’s image on popular meme templates. The profile of Yang memes exploded last month after his appearance on the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, which is a favorite show within the meme community.
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Yang’s main support page on Reddit, YangForPresidentHQ, has over 7,000 followers. The group mixes memes, campaign updates, and ways to support Yang. The community was particularly helpful in pushing for Yang to reach the necessary 65,000 individual donations necessary to make the first Democratic debate in June.
Some examples of the memes:
Can’t wait to be getting these bad bois in the mail every month #HumanityFirst #Freedomdividend #Yang2020 pic.twitter.com/gMBc47oPFa
— Andrew Yang Dank Meme Stash (@YangStash) March 11, 2019
Presidential candidate @AndrewYangVFA is trying to save us from a robot dystopia. I think Arnold Schwarzenegger was meant to endorse this guy… or protect him.@Schwarzenegger #Terminator#Yang2020 pic.twitter.com/AzyVZgdnar
— Rock Toaster (@RockToaster) February 24, 2019
150,000 followers. That was fast. Follower is the wrong word isn’t it? More like trackers or enthusiasts or friends. ?? Thanks for being first.
— Andrew Yang (@AndrewYangVFA) March 15, 2019
But while he may be wildly popular with online grassroots supporters, it seems his controversial comments about the impending white attack on Asians did not win over any voters.
Just bring any topic up and add fear to the mix and Bam you’re on the way to becoming the Democratic nominee for President.
— Jill R ⚡️XRP ? (@JillRTeamXRP) March 15, 2019
Points for creative race baiting approach.
— DocumentarianStopSelfCensorship☦+++ (@JoyceWitt19) March 14, 2019
If there is condemnation of Asian Americans due to their success and economic mobility I can really only think of one political party who demonizes prosperity and economic prowess tbh ?♂️
— ethicalequity (@atconsumercop) March 14, 2019
Is this a competition for ‘victim player of the year’ ?
— Jonty (@JontySolomons) March 14, 2019
I’m Asian American and I can tell you he is stupid! He needs to go back to Asia. Let me remind this idiot that he should thank his lucky stars he lives in a free democratic country! He doesn’t represent Asian Americans!
— Two Cents (@GetUpLazyHead) March 15, 2019
WTF!!! How many crazies can on party hold?!?!? How can any sane person remain in the Democratic Party after these clowns are pushed to the forefront for all the world to see?!?!? I am embarrassed for them and I’m a republican.
— Thing1 (@Thing161961937) March 14, 2019
This is a very dangerous man. Another race divider is the LAST thing America needs. The fact he’s calling himself an Asian in a run for President of the United States should OPEN UP EVERYBODY’S EYES.
WE ARE AMERICANS, YOU FOOL!
— G.”JuAn”hVuong (@dogget09) March 14, 2019
It’s been hilarious to watch how quickly he rose be matched by how quickly he’s fallen. Glad this buffoon showed himself to be what he is. Too bad so many fools jumped on his train.
— Jordan Elliot (@GodZoidberg) March 15, 2019
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