Fight Oligarchy

De: Bernie Sanders

Narrado por: 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.

A Fierce, Urgent Call to Reclaim Our Republic

From the moment Bernie Sanders begins narrating - with that unmistakable passion and moral clarity - you know you’re in the hands of someone who isn’t playing politics; conversely, he is serving the public. In “Fight Oligarchy,” Sanders powerfully exposes the ever-expanding reality that the United States- our Republic - is increasingly being governed by and for an ultra-wealthy minority, while the majority of people struggle to hold on.

What I appreciated most:
- He doesn’t mince words. Sanders unflinchingly names the systems and the perpetrators behind the proliferation of inequality throughout government and private sectors.
- In a landscape where so many elected officials appear removed from the needs of their constituents and increasingly self-serving, Sanders speaks as a true public servant: someone whose mission is to fight for the people, not for his own power.
- He doesn’t just diagnose the problem; he calls us to act. A Republic, as Benjamin Franklin once said, is only ours if we can keep it.

This book is sharp, direct, and brimming with conviction. It’s less of a policy lecture and more of a wake-up call. A necessary reminder that if we care even one shred about our children, our communities, and this planet, we must abandon partisan politics and stand together against the forces of greed and corruption that are eroding what the Founders envisioned and what generations have fought to preserve.

Every adult would be well served by reading - or listening - to this book.

If you believe in leadership that’s fearless, values service over self-interest, and speaks truth even when it’s uncomfortable, then grab a copy of this book. Bernie Sanders is one of the few in Washington I genuinely respect, and “Fight Oligarchy” reminds me exactly why.

Hard facts to mitigate stress and motivate a new American Revolution

Hated learning how we lost our moral and ethical high ground! This book is worth the read. Look for a way to get involved with the others in our country who actually work, that is, people who do their own laundry and fold their own underwear.

Bernie speaks the UGLY truth!

LOVE BERNIE'S morale & ability to get to the heart of the problem leading America AWAY from Democracy. His NRG is contagious! Thank U Bernie!

Bernie 101

A rational discussion of how things are and the way they could be. I am glad I live in the same time as Bernie.

Hope

Supportive and hopeful, clear and concise, practical guidance. Bernie is honest and hardworking and cares and believes the country can be made better for all.

Listen now!

Inspiring listen from Bernie as always. Listening on 2x while doing laundry. Finished it in an hour after hearing his interview on Trevor Noah

A warning, an opinion, and a call to action

A somewhat loosely organized list of political grievances should not distract from the merit of the opinion and call to action here presented. Squarely centered in ongoing events, Sanders tries at times to contrast the current normal with once broadly shared views of aspiring to follow this nation’s greatest promises.

Full of hate

This book was a waste of my time. If there was a book for TDS this is it. Full of hate of Trump and America. Bashes the capitalistic system that made him a millionaire. I’m a Vermonter. Sanders has authored 3 bills that became law. 2 of these were renaming post offices. All while publishing several books.