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Zuckerberg and Musk are billionaires, money always grants power. What are Biden and Harris supposed to do when the swathes of land that vote for politicians, d
by 01HNNWZ0MV43FF 2y ago
Zuckerberg and Musk are billionaires, money always grants power.
What are Biden and Harris supposed to do when the swathes of land that vote for politicians, don't vote for them? And when Congress doesn't back them up? Should they just... say "Pweeeaase" louder?
This is why recently I've switched from "Progressive income taxes are good because we need to fund social programs, and rich people can afford to bear a greater tax burden" to "Taxing rich people is essential to democracy, since wealth can buy political power."
- mmooss 2y agoBiden and Harris aren't victims, they are leaders; they have have power. Their job is to guide people. They can frame the issues, inspire people, lead them. They can persuade people just as well as others, or better given their authority. Musk and Zuckerberg and lots of others don't hesitate to lead. > And when Congress doesn't back them up? Should they just... say "Pweeeaase" louder? No, that's pretty ignorant about politics. Again, they aren't victims. They make things happen. There are ways to persuade the public and compel Congress. But the Dems have completely abdicated any such thing, as if they aren't politicians or leaders.