Summary

In his farewell speech, President Joe Biden warned of a growing “oligarchy” in the U.S., where extreme wealth and power threaten democracy.

Comparing modern elites to 19th-century robber barons, he called for reforms to hold the wealthy accountable, as done in the past.

Biden also criticized a “tech-industrial complex” concentrating power and spreading disinformation, weakening democracy.

His remarks sparked a surge in Google searches for “oligarchy.”

The speech comes amid rising concerns about policies favoring billionaires, like Trump’s tax cuts and potential cuts to social safety programs.

  • Diplomjodler@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    So, Joe, Buddy, what exactly did you do in your four years to actually curb the power of the oligarchy?

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      3 months ago

      He won’t be alive long enough to witness the disaster, so why should he care?

      -The baby boomers advocates.