Biden: "I want to warn the country of some things that give me great concern. That's the dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultra wealthy people and the dangerous consequences if their abuse of power is left unchecked. Today, an oligarchy is taking shape" pic.twitter.com/3JFO40udS3
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 16, 2025
President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy. pic.twitter.com/O1UfbOKaQB
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 16, 2025
a real mask off moment for big tech oligarchs pic.twitter.com/x5wdeYp6Ri
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 16, 2025
Why is oligarchy suddenly a bad thing?
Why is “the tech industrial complex” suddenly a problem?
The answer, of course, is that tech oligarchs are switching sides and cozying up to Trump and MAGA who won and defeated the liberal establishment. They are following Elon’s lead.
“A party at the Beaux-Arts mansion of the venture capitalist Peter Thiel. A blowout organized by hosts of the popular tech podcast “All-In” at a brand-new members-only club. A viewing ceremony hosted by an ascendant, Silicon Valley-inflected network of wealthy donors.
Some of the most coveted parties during President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inaugural weekend will be hosted by the Silicon Valley donors who are flush with power at the dawn of his second administration. The tech industry that has embraced Mr. Trump over the last year or so is set to revel in its clout over days of festivities that will make the tech donors the stars of the show.
Inaugurations attract deep-pocketed corporations and donors seeking access to an incoming administration that will oversee their industries and interests. Mr. Trump’s official inaugural committee has shattered fund-raising records. …”
The “tech industrial complex” was wonderful when Twitter and Facebook were still doing all the censorship. Biden isn’t referring to Google / YouTube.
A plagiarist to the end, now he’s ripping off Eisenhower.