Description
A progressive takedown of the uber-capitalist status quo that has enriched millionaires and billionaires at the expense of the working class, and a blueprint for what transformational change would actually look like It’s OK to be angry about capitalism. Reflecting on our turbulent times, Senator Bernie Sanders takes on the billionaire class and speaks blunt truths about our country’s failure to address the destructive nature of a system that is fueled by uncontrolled greed and rigidly committed to prioritizing corporate profits over the needs of ordinary Americans. Sanders argues that unfettered capitalism is to blame for an unprecedented level of income and wealth inequality, is undermining our democracy, and is destroying our planet. How can we accept an economic order that allows three billionaires to control more wealth than the bottom half of our society? How can we accept a political system that allows the super rich to buy elections and politicians? How can we accept an energy system that rewards the fossil fuel corporations causing the climate crisis? Sanders believes that, in the face of these overwhelming challenges, the American people must ask tough questions about the systems that have failed us and demand fundamental economic and political change. This is where the path forward begins. It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism presents a vision that extends beyond the promises of past campaigns to reveal what would be possible if the political revolution took place, if we would finally recognize that economic rights are human rights, and if we would work to create a society that provides a decent standard of living for all. This isn’t some utopian fantasy, this is democracy as we should know it.
Chris –
Great take on how the capitalist system takes advantage of the working class. Totally recommend it!
Brandan –
This dude’s literally just been trying to help the working class out. You can attack him for socialism even though you do not understand the meaning of it. But unfortunately we live in a capitalist world and have to play by capitalist rules until the revolution that is. Even if you attack Bernie, he’ll still be fighting for your basic human rights to survival in a hostile capitalist world. Keep crying about socialism while ignoring the absolute brutality of capitalism., Conservatives, liberals stop undervaluing your labor. It is worth more than what your company tells you. With out labor pushing products out, Bezos just has a warehouse full of junk. Capitalism is wage theft. Record profits is stolen wages. Healthcare and basic needs of survival should not be paywalled. Yet under capitalism it is and it has killed way more than socialism or even communism could ever have., Stop worshipping capitalism. Stop worshipping billionaires., Also you call Bernie a socialist grifter yet he’s worth less than all conservative grifters like Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, Steven Crowder, Klandace Owens. Etc. Be smarter.
Bob –
Bernie Sanders speaks truth without fear or favor as he exposes the economic injustice of a system controlled by a handful of greedy oligarchs, the dictatorship of the billionaires who dominate the major political parties and guarantee outcomes that perpetuate their evil power. This book showcases the kind of leadership America needs. Step up again, please, Senator Sanders. We’re still here and we’re still feeling it.
Seattle Lady –
Bernie Sanders eloquently lays out the case against capitalism. In America, we are raised to never question capitalism – it lifts all boats, right? WRONG! This is felt all around the average American from our lack of healthcare, high priced food and medication, terrible working conditions and just about zero support for families with children. Bernie helps you see what is really going on, sans American propaganda and helps you to discover what life should be like and how we can fight for something better. Thank you Bernie for giving me hope!
Shane –
I didn’t read this book. I just wrote a one-star review and made what I thought was a funny joke about how this book should be free. That’s because I know that socialism just means being poor, and all socialists are logically obligated to give away all of their money and possessions – because that’s what being anti-capitalist means. There are some really funny memes that I have seen on Facebook about this that totally roast Bernie – check ‘em out. They’re all like “You say you’re a socialist, but here you are – wearing clothes and having a house and making money from your labor.” Hahaaa – got ‘em!, Anyway, I’m gonna wrap this review up so I can take my lady out to Applebee’s. Just got my pickup washed today, too! Man, I can’t wait for those jalapeno poppers.