Oh weird, I assumed Kamala’s unwillingness to discuss anything related to material well-being and only focusing on “joy” was supposed to be a Buddhism sort of thing. Like, Kamala’s brand of 4 Noble Truths:

1. Existence is short and painful (trying to extend it with things like “healthcare” or “basic public-health policies” is cheating)
2. Suffering is caused by attachment and desire for material things
3. Only by abandoning desire for material things, such as food and housing, can one find Joy
4. Voting Blue is the only path to completely abandoning your attachment to material well-being