It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism

Senator Bernie Sanders

Feb 2023 · Sold by Crown

About this ebook

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A progressive takedown of the uber-capitalist status quo that has enriched millionaires and billionaires at the expense of the working class, and a blueprint for what transformational change would actually look like

“A clarion call against the American oligarchs . . . powerful.”—The Guardian

It’s OK to be angry about capitalism. Reflecting on our turbulent times, Senator Bernie Sanders takes on the billionaire class and speaks blunt truths about our country’s failure to address the destructive nature of a system that is fueled by uncontrolled greed and rigidly committed to prioritizing corporate profits over the needs of ordinary Americans.

Sanders argues that unfettered capitalism is to blame for an unprecedented level of income and wealth inequality, is undermining our democracy, and is destroying our planet. How can we accept an economic order that allows three billionaires to control more wealth than the bottom half of our society? How can we accept a political system that allows the super rich to buy politicians and swing elections? How can we accept an energy system that rewards the fossil fuel corporations causing the climate crisis? Sanders believes that, in the face of these overwhelming challenges, the American people must ask tough questions about the systems that have failed us and demand fundamental economic and political change. This is where the path forward begins.

It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism presents a vision that extends beyond the promises of past campaigns to reveal what would be possible if the political revolution took place, if we would finally recognize that economic rights are human rights, and if we would work to create a society that provides a decent standard of living for all. This isn’t some utopian fantasy; this is democracy as we should know it.

Ratings and reviews

When the 1 star idiots screaming "hur dur muh capitalism, socialism bad" gain the reading comprehension to move past the 2nd grade, just maybe their opinions will hold some weight. Focusing on the needs of people first rather than bending over backwards for the richest and their corporate entities makes the most efficient and practical sense. Collective bargaining is just as much a tool of capitalism as it is socialism. This zero sum game approach to everything is nonsense. Bernie isn't perfect but he leagues better than your average popular political figure to the point that it's almost laughable. I have a physical copy of this book and it is indeed a good read :3

A great book that breaks down issues with our system with actual factual data to back up replacements that have been demonstrated to work in the vast majority of developed nations. The timeline layout is a great history refresher for those that remember some of what happened during the pandemic. I recommend the audiobook, for his performance of the book.

Bernie stays true to his message and brings up foundational claims for change. There is some bickering but that's the angry side of this book. Overall, my favorite part is about media control. Many Americans just want to know what is going on without the political bias on everything.

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. He is the chairman of the Budget Committee, where he helped write the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, one of the most significant pieces of legislation in our modern history. In the Senate, Sanders is leading the fight for Medicare for All, for combating climate change, and for making public colleges and universities tuition free.

John Nichols is an award-winning progressive author and journalist who serves as the national affairs correspondent for The Nation.