One of the incredibly terrifying aspects of a potential Bernie Sanders nominee is his plan for a “forced government takeover of a large section of the American economy,” so it was nice to see billionaire Tom Steyer call him out over it:
Senator Sanders has identified the problem with our economy, but his solutions are wrong. Unchecked capitalism has failed, but the answer is not a forced government takeover of a large section of the American economy. (1/2)
— Tom Steyer (@TomSteyer) February 25, 2020
According to Steyer, we need a “corporate takeover of our government,” whatever that means:
Instead, we need to end the corporate takeover of our government, make sure the people write the rules and not the wealthy and big corporations, and unlock the innovation and competition of the American economy. (2/2)
— Tom Steyer (@TomSteyer) February 25, 2020
But then he said … HOLY F*** what are we reading?
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“I will use the Executive emergency powers of the presidency to tell companies how they can generate electricity, what kind of cars they can build, what kind of buildings we’re gonna have…”
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STEYER: “I will use the Executive emergency powers of the presidency to tell companies how they can generate electricity, what kind of cars they can build, what kind of buildings we’re gonna have…”
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 25, 2020
Tell us why Steyer is less of an authoritarian than Bernie? If anything, this could be worse:
Will he also use the emergency powers of the president to expropriate the kulaks? https://t.co/kmG92amo6K
— Mark Krikorian (@MarkSKrikorian) February 25, 2020
One someone tells you who they are, believe them:
It's refreshing when these fascists reveal themselves, isn't it?
— Michael Walsh (@dkahanerules) February 25, 2020
They. Are. All. The. Same:
Every one of them wants to be a dictator. https://t.co/ozuWB0L3Tb
— Chad Felix Greene (@chadfelixg) February 25, 2020
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