MicroWaveFeb 15, 2025

Bernie Sanders launches tour "to fight oligarchy": Here's where he's going

https://lemmy.world/post/25620212

Bernie Sanders launches tour "to fight oligarchy": Here's where he's going - Lemmy.World

Summary Bernie Sanders announced a national tour to challenge billionaire influence in politics, specifically targeting Elon Musk’s growing role in Trump’s administration. Sanders, 83, quipped that he’s “not in the habit of thanking Elon Musk” but acknowledged Musk has exemplified how billionaires dominate politics, media, and the economy. Sanders also highlighted wealth inequality, noting Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos hold more wealth than half of Americans. His tour begins February 21 in Nebraska.

Show threadkryptonianCodeMonkeyFeb 15, 2025
I love Bernie and I admire his tenacity even at 83. But it is not nearly enough by a mile and we should not be relying on 83 year old to generate paradigm shifts. Please, for the love of God, other decent people with influence. Step up.
Show threadsunbrrnslapperFeb 15, 2025
The Democrats succession planning was/is terrible, which is why an 83 year old independent is one of the few that can rally a crowd. I wish they had done better.
Show threadabcdqfr
In German class, in Arizona, my German teacher taught us teenage edgelords about Hitler. About his speeches. About his Charisma. He was a cult of personality. He could rally a crowd. If there aren’t videos comparing trump rallies to Hitler, I suggest you make you’re own comparison, and use your own judgment. There’s a reason fascism wins. Hate doesn’t prosper under progressives.
Feb 15, 2025 at 9:48pmWeb
Show threadEldritchFemininityFeb 16, 2025
I have a friend who’s really into serial killers and cults, like, he’s listened to the recordings of the final moments of the Jamestown Massacre where you can hear them forcing the Flavor-Aid down people’s throats as the rest gasp and choke and die in the background, and he says that Trump sounds just like Jim Jones. From his speech patterns to the tone of his voice, it gives him chills just how alike they sound.
Show threadnomyFeb 16, 2025
Jonestown, or as I just learned it was also called, the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project
Jonestown - Wikipedia

Show threadclickyelloFeb 16, 2025
the democratic peoples republic of temple
Show threadEldritchFemininityFeb 16, 2025
Thanks, I have no idea why my phone auto corrected to James.
Show threadJuxtaposedJaguarFeb 16, 2025

I have a friend who’s really into serial killers and cults

Yeah, uhhhh, keep an eye on that guy.