Vivek Ramaswamy
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It is cruelty to increase somebody's dependence on the government. The way we're going to save our country is not through greater dependence on the government, but independence from it. We're not victims. We have this victimhood mentality that then justifies that dependence. We're done with that victimhood culture. We got to move on. We're victors, not victims. We don't whine. We win.
It is cruelty to increase somebody's dependence on the government. The way we're going to save our country is not through greater dependence on the government, but independence from it. We're not victims. We have this victimhood mentality that then justifies that dependence. We're done with that victimhood culture. We got to move on. We're victors, not victims. We don't whine. We win.
You help somebody stand up on their own two feet. That's a great way. You're looking at a lot of the spending in Medicaid, a lot of spending in welfare. That's a great way to bring down spending.
You help somebody stand up on their own two feet. That's a great way. You're looking at a lot of the spending in Medicaid, a lot of spending in welfare. That's a great way to bring down spending.
You help somebody stand up on their own two feet. That's a great way. You're looking at a lot of the spending in Medicaid, a lot of spending in welfare. That's a great way to bring down spending.
But even more importantly, it is an even better way to help those Americans to actually realize the American dream rather than to be permanently dependent on a state that serves as a ceiling for what they're able to achieve in their lives. And a lot of that does have to be done and led at the state level. The federal government, there's a role to play.
But even more importantly, it is an even better way to help those Americans to actually realize the American dream rather than to be permanently dependent on a state that serves as a ceiling for what they're able to achieve in their lives. And a lot of that does have to be done and led at the state level. The federal government, there's a role to play.
But even more importantly, it is an even better way to help those Americans to actually realize the American dream rather than to be permanently dependent on a state that serves as a ceiling for what they're able to achieve in their lives. And a lot of that does have to be done and led at the state level. The federal government, there's a role to play.
But I think there's also an important role for what does a leader look like who has the spine to step up and actually do that. Ohio is a state that doesn't have work requirements attached to Medicaid right now. That needs to change. And so that's the way I'm looking to lead is to bring back that culture of work, end the war on work. And that does two things.
But I think there's also an important role for what does a leader look like who has the spine to step up and actually do that. Ohio is a state that doesn't have work requirements attached to Medicaid right now. That needs to change. And so that's the way I'm looking to lead is to bring back that culture of work, end the war on work. And that does two things.
But I think there's also an important role for what does a leader look like who has the spine to step up and actually do that. Ohio is a state that doesn't have work requirements attached to Medicaid right now. That needs to change. And so that's the way I'm looking to lead is to bring back that culture of work, end the war on work. And that does two things.
One is it enhances economic productivity and GDP growth. The other thing it does is it brings down our debt and our spending. But the third and most important thing it does is it brings back our sense of national spirit and self-worth and individual self-confidence for so many who have lost that in this culture of victimhood and entitlement and dependence on the government.
One is it enhances economic productivity and GDP growth. The other thing it does is it brings down our debt and our spending. But the third and most important thing it does is it brings back our sense of national spirit and self-worth and individual self-confidence for so many who have lost that in this culture of victimhood and entitlement and dependence on the government.
One is it enhances economic productivity and GDP growth. The other thing it does is it brings down our debt and our spending. But the third and most important thing it does is it brings back our sense of national spirit and self-worth and individual self-confidence for so many who have lost that in this culture of victimhood and entitlement and dependence on the government.
It's time for us to graduate from the era of dependence and move back to our era of independence. Think about that as a modern day declaration of independence from the government, a modern day Northwest Ordinance centered right here in Ohio. That's where I want to lead us.
It's time for us to graduate from the era of dependence and move back to our era of independence. Think about that as a modern day declaration of independence from the government, a modern day Northwest Ordinance centered right here in Ohio. That's where I want to lead us.
It's time for us to graduate from the era of dependence and move back to our era of independence. Think about that as a modern day declaration of independence from the government, a modern day Northwest Ordinance centered right here in Ohio. That's where I want to lead us.
And I personally think, Glenn, a lot of politically homeless people, independents, libertarians, not just Republicans, maybe even some orphaned Reagan Democrats. will come along with us for this ride, and I think that's a good thing.
And I personally think, Glenn, a lot of politically homeless people, independents, libertarians, not just Republicans, maybe even some orphaned Reagan Democrats. will come along with us for this ride, and I think that's a good thing.
And I personally think, Glenn, a lot of politically homeless people, independents, libertarians, not just Republicans, maybe even some orphaned Reagan Democrats. will come along with us for this ride, and I think that's a good thing.