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Here's Robert Reich's debut vblog, discussing economics, politics, and dating one of the presidential candidates.
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  • samreich 2 years ago
    Congrats, daddio.
  • Jakob Lodwick 2 years ago
    Mr. Reich, this is awesome. I want to see more. This is fascinating and I am similarly turned off by televised debates. And television in general.
  • Paul McClintock 2 years ago
    What sorcery is this that allows a television to turn a human off?
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  • Amir Cohen 2 years ago
    I want you to!
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  • jf2112 2 years ago
    Nice!
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  • Chris Collins 2 years ago
    I want you to too!
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  • CTD3 2 years ago
    Keep 'em coming Robert, welcome to vimeo!
    That's a Hoot you dated ,,, a prez candiDATE!

    & Oh yeah subscribed, so gotta do so mo'
    (if you wil please.)
  • amandalynferri 2 years ago
    a cha cha. pun!
  • neil epstein 2 years ago
    i smell a tshirt!
  • CTD3 2 years ago
    Yeah, that's Tshirt material.
  • sbharnish 2 years ago
    Interestingly enough, she was president of the Young Republicans at the time.
  • CTD3 2 years ago
    I know Go Figure eh.
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  • Galaxy 2 years ago
    woo yeah u-huh. I listened, but feel free to talk to yourself also.

    You can also make your video look nicer if you encode it better.

    Some peeps have tried to explain it already
    vimeo.com/forums/topic:1018
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  • streeter seidell 2 years ago
    Stock tips: I need em, you got em. Help me out?

    Also, keep it up!
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  • ldahlke 2 years ago
    Hope you continue - this was great. Your radio, TV and blog presence show us what you know, and the vblog would be a great way to express in a more personal way how you feel about it. The insight would be interesting.

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  • northstar 2 years ago
    I talk to myself too... all the time.
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  • Josh Abramson 2 years ago
    I agree that this is a much better format then debating live on CNN. Keep them coming!
  • Jakob Lodwick 2 years ago
    You don't know what you're talking about!
  • Josh Abramson 2 years ago
    Yes i do!!! i wish there was a way to make my font size larger then yours in these comments so you would listen to me!!!
  • streeter seidell 2 years ago
    Guys, guys, we've got a caller. This is Brandy from Des Moines...Brandy?
  • leeb 2 years ago
    Hi, this is Brandy. Howard Stern. Howard Stern. Baba Booey.

    Also, please continue posting these!
  • charliesteadman 2 years ago
    Wait! This just in!

    All your base are belong to us!

  • trp0 2 years ago
    I stopped watching those yelling shows quite a while back. There's pretty much zero useful information conveyed in them. All that comes across is the animosity which ends up preventing the public from learning or understanding anything important going on in politics and our government.

    So it would be nice to hear calm, rational discourse.

    Also, Robert, if you could make a "High School Musical" clip like Charlie did, that'd be great.
    vimeo.com/clip:112539
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  • Loonachic 2 years ago
    very cutting edge. i prefer this medium over others any day. keep up the good work! :-)

    ...and thanks for FMLA!
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  • amandalynferri 2 years ago
    this is great. plz keep 'em coming.
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  • Zach 'Iowa' Hoeken staff 2 years ago
    i agree. the internet would love more.
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  • Thommy Browne 2 years ago
    Robert, we are listening. You are coming through loud and clear. Producers from those "yelling shows" might not want you to speak your mind but you can say whatever the hell you want on Vimeo. I've already subscribed to your clips so please, keep them coming!
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  • Amir 2 years ago
    Mr. Reich,

    Haas Undergraduate Business School Alum, and Connected Ventures employee Amir Blumenfeld here. I work with your son Sam.

    I just had two questions. One, being from Berkeley, I wanted to know what your favorite restaurant is near campus (mine is Top Dog). And secondly, if you did end up marrying Hillary, do you think Sam and Chelsea Clinton would have gotten along?
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  • Steph Belsky 2 years ago
    Please share more stories, Papa Reich :)

    I want more details on the "Presidential Summit"
  • trp0 2 years ago
    You make that sound so dirty, Steph.
  • Sheriff Benson 2 years ago
    the wink in the profile picture is really fitting for that post.

    great stuff, Mr. Reich. I'd love to see more too!
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  • Zach Klein staff 2 years ago
    This is so cool.
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  • Chelsa 2 years ago
    Great!

    Ps. I talk to myself too.
  • matthew sturm 2 years ago
    completely true.
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  • Jake Hurwitz 2 years ago
    More!
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  • David Cho 2 years ago
    Wow, this is unbelievable.
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  • Remyyy 2 years ago
    As french, I have to say, it's easier for me to watch than read and I'm interested by your point of view. To be honest, I have to say, I've never heard about you before seeing this video.

    As said before, it's really better than tv or radio show because there are nobody to cut you or interrupt you
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  • neil epstein 2 years ago
    brilliant! we need people like you on formats like this, what a perfect time for it.
  • Chelsa 2 years ago
    indeed.
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  • Daniel Hayek 2 years ago
    Do another one!!!
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  • Amanda 2 years ago
    I'll sign the petition for more.
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  • sarah schneider 2 years ago
    This is great! Definitely keep it up, Mr. Reich.
  • Knappdaddy 1 year ago
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  • ed 2 years ago
    I have disagreed with some of your political rhetoric in the past, but I would like to hear your views on economic and political events.

    I've always found you to be well thought out and passionate about your views.
  • sbharnish 2 years ago
    I agree with ed, your pieces in NPR's Marketplace always seemed to amount to "Things are going to hell in a handbasket since Democrats are out of power."

    That said, at least you always gave clear reasoning and a understandable explanation for your views. Your thoughts are always welcome and appreciated here.
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  • Jonathan Marcus 2 years ago
    Mr. Reich:

    I have always been incredibly turned off by the traditional coverage of politics. The amount of disinformation is seriously dangerous to this country.

    It would be fascinating, and really important to have a more straightforward perspective on important events.

    Personal and candid conversation. How refreshing. Couldnt be a better fit for Vimeo!

    The Vimeo community is intelligent, authentic and growing - wed love to have you grow with us in this new and amazing medium.
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  • charliesteadman 2 years ago
    Duh. What he said. Duhhhhh.
  • trp0 2 years ago
    totally
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  • wreckandsalvage 2 years ago
    Yes, please continue to make posts here. People here want the same thing, to have and build a relationship with the media they make and watch.
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  • noshoes 2 years ago
    Vimeo now has real celebrity.

    If you raise the minimum wage will this not also cause prices of consumer goods to rise in direct proportion?
    Seems to me this would be a bad thing for those in middle wage jobs without any real benefit for those in minimum wage jobs.
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  • charliesteadman 2 years ago
    Mr. Reich, Robert. May I call you Bob? Bobby baby? Sweet cheeks? Fuzzy Bob?

    The ranting political shows are to my disliking. However, I used to watch the McLaughlin Group before it was parodied regularly on SNL. Thereafter, I found those shows even more funny.

    A political forum with an honest perspective approach is a great idea. People need to speak to each other about issues not just learn about them. Information is rather meaningless and useless if, one, it is not shared and two, if nothing good is done with it.

    Enjoy your time on your Blog and Vimeo. I'm positive you will get even more insight and inspire more to be involved in making the world a better place.

  • trp0 2 years ago
    That's what I like about "Washington Week" on PBS. I don't think I've ever seen anyone talk over anyone else or interrupt or yell. Just calm discussion by adults who let each other make their points before responding.

    Bye...bye.
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  • BHuddle 2 years ago
    Yes, please tell us about your date with Hillary back in the day! I will definitely check out your blog - you should put it on-screen during your video. I don't think anyone around here would mind you, or anyone else, shilling for their blog like that, but that may not be proper etiquette in the Vimeo community. But maybe we can make an exception for you.
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  • Ian Lucero 2 years ago
    I'm listening. Feeeeed me!
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  • islebehere 2 years ago
    Do it!
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  • svanes 2 years ago
    just wanted to say that i am delighted that you are here. tickled. we danes would love to hear more from you.
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  • Alex Itin 2 years ago
    Let's see more... you have a very sure conversational tone with the camera... fireside economics lecture....
    there are worse uses for the internet... Teach the children well, etc.
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  • Jimi Heffernan 2 years ago
    awesome...in a word yes..in a longer amalgamation of words:
    yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesye syesyes
    yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesye syesyes
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  • Lucky Leo 2 years ago
    Hi Robert,

    I hear your opinions and commentary on my local NPR stations (KPCC and KCRW) all the time here in Los Angeles.

    I find your commentaries to be thoughtful and well reasoned and I hope you'll continue to post your unfiltered/unedited thoughts here.
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  • Nathan 2 years ago
    I was so sure that you had dated Barack Obama.

    Damn.
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  • Chromazone 2 years ago
    Nice to see you here Mr. Reich...please keep posting! If HRC is elected President, will you also be involved with the new Clinton administration? Btw, I've been told that we look a little alike.
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  • Trawin 2 years ago
    Welcome aboard, and YES please share
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  • dalas verdugo staff 2 years ago
    Fantastic! I couldn't be happier to have you sharing your thoughts online through Vimeo. Keep it up, sir. You are on the cutting edge of political discourse just by doing this!
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  • Zack 2 years ago
    Yes, I want more!
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  • zach linder 2 years ago
    This is so fantastic. Please do more!
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  • sahadeva 2 years ago
    Mr Reich, please keep your vLog going! It's a perfect use of the medium and I for one would tune in, both for the political commentary and for your personal anecdotes.
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  • Greendyker 2 years ago
    If the breath you took between saying 'She was president' and 'of her freshman class...' had been two fifths of a second longer, that would have been perfect.

    Of course we want to hear those comparisons. Don't you dare snatch away that carrot. I want to hear it crunch.
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  • Will Hutson 2 years ago
    this is huge. granted i align with the other side of the aisle - your use of vimeo and the internet in general is something more people in politics should strive for regardless of affiliation!

    thanks for doing this.
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  • darkrobot425 2 years ago
    yes more
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  • DualityShadow 2 years ago
    I absolutely appreciate that kind of personal broadcast.

    Keep it up!
  • victoria 2 years ago
    Me too. I look forward to the next one!
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  • Tallulah 2 years ago
    Mr. Reich, would you please speak to my Economics class? Maybe we could even arrange some kind of collaboration...I could video students asking real questions and you could video yourself (as you have done here) answering them. It would be GREAT! What do you think?
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  • Jozef Garcia 2 years ago
    So this bloke sorta... kinda dated Hillary Rodham? Interesting.
  • Mr. Reich-

    On Vimeo, you get to be a bloke like the rest of us...it rules! We're all just blokes sharing thoughts.
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  • Aleria 2 years ago
    Oh ja, mi def wan2 hr da drt on H.Rodm, wit al de jcy dtls, plz.

    Mi luvd u onda Con-n OB shw, dat wuz algud.

    Kp up da gd wk.

    Aleria the Unvoting
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  • SectionJake 2 years ago
    bring it on!
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  • Scott Greider 2 years ago
    Strange, I never really found myself smiling at Mr. Reich's comments and/or commentary when he was in office, but I couldn't stop doing so here. Wonder if he's lightened up, I've lightened up, or Vimeo is contributing to a less politically polarized world? Hmmm...
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  • andrea 2 years ago
    This is excellent. I just love the idea of vimeo being used this way -- hopefully others will follow. I;ll subscribe so I don't miss a one. Bring it on...
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  • Cait Oppermann staff 2 years ago
    I'd love to listen, Mr. Reich.
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  • Paul McClintock 2 years ago
    Being that I have no political views of my own, I would like you to shape my impressionable young mind, please.

    Also, I like your skivvy.
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  • Lee 2 years ago
    continue, yes do.
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  • sarahshevett 2 years ago
    Great vidblog! A grownup! Keep em coming, I can't wait.
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  • PEIKA 2 years ago
    YES it takes a gutsy move to move the world
    you own what you make no producer pushing an agenda [what is clinton like as a person]
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  • Mungooz 2 years ago
    I say yes, do more. Its a refreshing format for discussing politics and various other substantial subjects of the times.
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  • talkingtonobody 2 years ago
    please keep it going! this would be great fun!
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  • uhhhhoh 2 years ago
    oh wow... the suspense.. keep em coming!
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  • edward 2 years ago
    Greetings your Excellency!

    Let me wish you well from the British Isles, you must know by now that we are not all Pig Farmers and Punk Rock musicians.

    You'll find we are a rational forum, and we often discuss national policy acts and their implications, usually in a calm and observant manner.

    We would be happy to act as a sounding board for your thoughts, feelings and communiques.

    If I may recommend an invaluable appointee from our ranks, let me suggest that Caitlin Opperman (see above) is an expert on identity management in digital forums. I would suggest seeking her counsel before all others.

    I think we would all love to see you doing more Vimeo work, I can see one now. Yourself and our Andy Milonakis , discussing the holding of presidential caucuses. That would be a rousing bit, indeed.

    Soon you'll be the new Tina Mosh!

    Fine Regards,

    Edward
    Bath, UK


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  • iamloserduh 2 years ago
    You got my vote :)
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  • D-Luv 2 years ago
    I hope this isn't the last.
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  • toasty 2 years ago
    yay! - vimeo just got all political - woo hoo
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  • Mark 2 years ago
    We are all interested, Mr Reich. Unfiltered, informed views... how refreshing this could be.
  • Knappdaddy 1 year ago
    1
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  • SteveR 2 years ago
    I've never heard of this bloke.
  • CTD3 2 years ago
    you're kidding right Steve R?
  • SteveR 2 years ago
    Can you name the British equivalent of the secretary for "labor"?
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  • MARCELLE 2 years ago
    im listening
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  • talkingtonobody 2 years ago
    well Gillian Shepard held that post "Secretary of State for Education and Employment" 1996 was Gillian Shepard
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  • Brandon J. Vance 1 year ago
    Mr. Reich you are the man. It is great to see someone of your caliber and stature able to embrace the common people and use technology to reach out to us.
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  • dalas verdugo staff 1 year ago
    THIS JUST IN!!! From yesterday's NY Times:

    "Her letters contain no mention of any romantic interest, except for one from February 1967 in which Ms. Rodham divulges that she “met a boy from Dartmouth and spent a Saturday night in Hanover.”"

    nytimes.com/2007/07/29/us/politics/29letter.html?pagewanted=3&ei=5124&en=9f6c51ea17def8a1&ex=1343448000&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
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  • JaeWalkWithMe 6 months ago
    Go greeeeeen!
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