Fight Oligarchy

By: Bernie Sanders

Narrated by: Bernie Sanders

“Oligarchy is a system in which a small number of extremely wealthy individuals control the economic, political, and media life of a nation. It is a system in which ordinary people have very little power to determine the future of their country. If you’re an American, it is the system in which you’re living. That must change. In the wealthiest nation on earth we must build a political movement that creates a government that represents all Americans, not just a handful of billionaires.”
—Bernie Sanders

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Senator Bernie Sanders breaks down the unprecedented crises we face today in Trump’s America, as Trump undermines democracy at every turn—and how we can effectively fight back.

From the moment that Sanders began his Fighting Oligarchy tour in the early days of the Trump administration, it was clear that his message resonated with Americans across the political spectrum. Record-breaking crowds numbering in the tens of thousands showed up across the country. Large numbers of Americans, in red states and blue states, were prepared to stand up and fight back. In this book, he shows how we can continue that fight.

In a series of short, pointed chapters, Sanders explains how the United States today is an oligarchic society in which a small handful of multibillionaires exercise enormous economic and political power. He describes what it means when the very rich get much richer, while the majority of Americans struggle to pay the rent and put food on the table. And he observes how a corrupt campaign finance system allows billionaires in both parties to increasingly control our political system.

Sanders also discusses how, under Trump, we are rapidly moving toward authoritarianism–with a president who is undermining our democracy as he attacks Congress, the courts, the media, and law firms and universities in search of more and more power for himself. With relentless optimism and focused energy, Sanders reminds readers that true power rests with the people—and he presents a path forward to a reinvigorated democracy.

Knowledge Must Be Accompanied By Action.

An important explanation of how money is controlled by the few worldwide and the influence it has on how we all live. This is an eye opener and a call to action.

A rallying cry from Senator Bernie Sanders which is worth hearing

Senator Sanders covers the threats posed by Trump-supporting billionaires, growing wealth inequality and corporate control of politics very thoroughly, both in the Trump-corrupted USA and worldwide. Sanders also summarizes his progressive political position succinctly, deplores the cowardly inaction of the Democratic party, and recommends actions everyone can take to get US democracy back on track. Recommended for left-leaning listeners who seek inspiration. As always, his energetic delivery is worth hearing all by itself.

Should be required listening/reading

Bernie cares about this country and its people, *all* of its people, probably more than any other living politician. His vision for what should be our future is sane, just, fair, right, and moral. It is the goal that all of us should live, strive, and fight for. Its only opposition is from the billionaires who already have horded, grifted, and stolen way more than any of them need. They could easily solve all of the world's problems, end all human suffering, and be the heroes of history if they only had an ounce of Bernie's integrity.

Why not focus your greed for power and fame in doing good and sharing just a bit of your obscene wealth with the people on whose backs you stomped to gain it? You can't leave the earth (or Mars) with any of your money or toys. But you possibly could be remembered well and proud of your deeds, instead of being reviled for them.

Maybe give it a shot?

Bernie, I hope you live to see your vision realized. You are a hero and a saint, and your tireless dedication in trying to make all of our lives better will always be remembered and revered. Thank you.

Sincere words to help EVERYONE!

Informative explanation of where our country is and where we are now headed if we choose to stay silent.

Bernie always tells it like it is!

Truth and timeliness of the content. Bernie is at the head of the political wave that will save America from Trump and MAGA.