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It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism

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It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism by Bernie Sanders is a profound exploration and critique of the economic and political power structures that shape our lives. Throughout the book, Sanders dissects an economic system that has enriched a small group of billionaires at the expense... Read More
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It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism

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It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism by Bernie Sanders is a profound exploration and critique of the economic and political power structures that shape our lives. Throughout the book, Sanders dissects an economic system that has enriched a small group of billionaires at the expense of the greater society. He uses powerful, real-world examples to demonstrate how the current capitalist framework perpetuates inequality and makes a decent standard of living an unattainable dream for many.

Sanders passionately takes on the 1%, revealing hard-hitting truths about how a handful of oligarchs have never had it so good, amassing more wealth than they or their descendants could spend in a thousand lifetimes. In stark contrast, the vast majority of people struggle to make ends meet, confronting the harsh realities of stagnant wages, rising costs of living, and dwindling opportunities. He delves into critical issues such as wealth inequality, political corruption, and the influence of money on elections and policy-making.

Through compelling arguments and thoughtful analysis, Sanders poses crucial questions: How can we continue to accept an economic order where three billionaires control more wealth than the bottom half of society? How can we tolerate a political system that allows the super-rich to essentially buy elections and politicians? And how can we overlook an energy system that not only rewards fossil fuel corporations but also accelerates the climate crisis?

The book calls for fundamental economic and political change, proposing a path forward where economic rights are recognised as human rights. Sanders envisions a democracy where a decent standard of living is not viewed as a utopian fantasy, but as an achievable reality. Through his candid and passionate writing, he highlights the necessity of a political revolution that ensures fairness, equity, and sustainability.

It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism is more than just a critique; it is a call to action. Sanders lays out a blueprint for real change, inspiring readers to question the status quo and aspire for a society built on the principles of justice and equality. He urges us to imagine what could be possible if we stood together to demand that fundamental economic and political rights be upheld for everyone. This provocative and enlightening book challenges us to reconsider the world we live in and to passionately demand the change that our society so desperately needs. Is it really too much to ask for a fair and just system? Sanders passionately argues that it is not.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802063110

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 January 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 239g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Bernie Sanders is serving his third term in the U.S. Senate and is the longest serving Independent member of Congress in American history. As Chairman of the Budget Committee, he helped write the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, one of the most significant pieces of legislation in modern American history. Now, as the newly-elected Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP), Sanders will be in an even stronger position to continue his leadership on the fight for Medicare for All, for combating climate change, and for making public colleges and universities tuition free.

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