Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday pushed back strongly against those who have implied that it is hypocritical for him to be a millionaire.
hosted by Fox News, adding that he “voted against [President] Trump’s tax bill” — an overhaul to the tax system that has been criticized as largely benefiting the wealthy.Sanders’ appearance at the event, which was held in a cultural center in the shadow of the former iconic steel mill in Bethlehem, Pa., came at the end of a four-day swing through the industrial Midwest.
The purpose of the campaign tour was to show that Sanders, armed with a populist message, is the presidential candidate best positioned to beat Trump. Significant numbers of Democratic primary voters are more concerned with 2020 candidates’ ability to win than with their ideology,
Because the problem is not being a millionaire in itself its what you do to oppress others from getting to where you are. Sen. Sanders has nothing to apologize for he made his money honestly and is trying his best to help his fellow man do the same!
Write another one
Good job Bernie
Why should he apologize Trumptard says he’s a billionaire and it certainly had no impact on his being elected. At least Mr Sanders is showing his taxes which is more than we can say about Trumptard!!
I don’t care how many you write. I just want my cut. What a fool. He doesn’t even understand his own policies. Oh wait.....
No, about lying to your base in The last campaigners. Lying to me! Even though you were My second choice.. The book is cool. Making false statements about folks that do not agree on Some matters with you is not ok. Attacking libs now. Come on man.
On the contrary. Capitalism allows people to exceed based on their direct efforts. Socialism does not. Write the books but understand it’s the free market and limited government intervention that made him a millionaire. It wasn’t his socialist policies.
Best selling book, I never even knew he wrote a book. Believe me he didn’t get rich off a book. He got rich for taking people’s money while running for president to lay down and let Hilary run.
'he was fighting for “a society not where a just few people can make a whole lot of money' ' - OH, like politicians that write books?
America will not think less of Bernie bc he crossed the million dollar mark, Bernie’s convictions are now stronger and even more compelling.
Mr. Charity answered no when asked if that was capitalism... lol.
He shouldn't apologise or be penalised for a best selling book. Just like those who invent things or provide services that make them rich and others better off shouldn't be either, but rather encouraged. Pretty much the argument those on the economic right have always made.
He doesn’t have to apologize and I could care less if he’s wealthy. The hypocrisy is him attacking Hillary for being wealthy.
Agree
He only wants to keep you poor.
OK Vermont senator, if you’re that righteous, assign any net profits to a charitable, non-political cause. He won’t because in the end, he’ll chose greed-the same criticism he has of large corporations.
Nobody says you should apologize but he has benefitted greatly from capitalism yet wants to shove socialism down our throats
That’s nice, Bern. Don’t forget to give your hard-earned dollars away since you can’t stomach capitalism.
BernieSanders 'Martha, you make more money than I do. Why don't you do that?' (volunteer to pay more taxes) marthamaccallum 'I didn't suggest the wealth tax.' BretBaier 'And she's not running for president.'
Here's Bernie, with another dig to Biden about apologizing!!! Can't stand this guy!!!
So he's not sorry for profiting from from Capitalism which he hates! CAN YOU SAY 'HYPOCRITE!!'
Didn't hear this directed at either Obama or Michelle Obama. Seems they picked up a nice little pile themselves.
Hypocrite
He is not triumphant.
We don't need to give the government money from taxes. The just enables the few (Congress) to spend on their pet projects which screws Americans.
This ignorant clown talks about President Trump taking care of his assets he’s making money working in Congress 🤪outside of his duties What has he done for anyone?
Don't forget, Mrs Sanders had a very questionable failing university.
No one has to apologize for personal success. However, once earning that success through your own efforts don’t look at the crowd and say that you feel their anger, fear, frustration, and pain. Empathy and Sympathy are not the same. Don’t try to make yourself something you’re not
Why should Small business owners who are proud of their business, which they created have to pay more tax.
FFS no one is asking you to senator.
Would want him to apologize for that?
Guess he's not a socialist after all?
Oh Bernie no one cares.
NO, NO its the OTHER millionaires You know....the EVIL ones... The ones that aren't ME...
2% to charity. Not a good look Mr. Scrooge.
Bernie Sanders is a Communist he throws reporters out of is conventions that he don't like typical socialist
It's not like your dad gave you a ton of money for nothing. You actually earned it by writing a best selling book.
Just donate the receipts to your favorite charity. It will be case closed.
Who asked him to apologize? I think we want to know why he chose to pay lowest taxes possible and why his charitable contributions were so small.
Precisely! The point is that we support people earning money, achieving the American dream. They just have to pay their fare share in taxes. As is evidenced by his returns, he did.
If he thinks about it. Most of the 1% say a similar thing. That there is no need to apologize for wealth gained.
Attacking Bernie for being a millionaire is kind of silly. I don’t even like the guy and I wouldn’t even try that. He worked for his money. He made a product and got a gain from it. That’s the American Dream. Nothing wrong with that.
And You should Not Apologize Bernie
There is no shame in being wealthy when the gains were done with integrity. The shame is in predatory pursuit and acquisition of wealth.
Oh, I see....you want to have *other* millionaires pay more taxes, just not you. Ok, I see now...
I'm not a big fan of Mr. Sanders, but feel this fuss is about trifles.
“I’m not going to apologize for best-selling X,” says every rich person in the world.
“I’m not going to apologize for best-selling coffee either, Bernie.” — Howard Schultz
Whoa!!! Little arrogant isn’t he.
Great. He will voluntarily pay a lot more taxes like he want to impose on the rich. BernieHypocrite
So extending his own logic, Bezos nor any other billionaire should apologize for creating their wealth either.
love this . he wont apologize for being a rich capitalist. but wants everyone else to stay poor ?
No Bernie. The thing is not that you earn money. The thing is that you don't share the way you want everybody else to do it. You're a big hypocrite and a totalitarian.
The Victim speaks.
Good god, it has nothing to do with him coming into sudden wealth. He wrote a book. Lots of people do that and some are incredibly lucky to make a lot of money.
Who asked him to? Calm down, gramps.
That’s ok uncle Bernie we believe capitalism works best in America too!
I’ve yet to hear anyone ask him for an apology for making money off his book. As if we weren’t already drowning in enough white male grievance and fragility.
He also didn’t apologize for paying the least amount possible in taxes, embracing that TrumpTaxPlan HYPOCRITE And the King said;” Rules for thee, but not for me”.
Just like JoelOsteen
Over the past 10 years he's made over $4 million and has given only 2% to charity. He talks like a socialist but acts like a capitalist.
He should sign over every dime ...
He is the image of the goal of Democratic Socialism, which is to make everyone a millionaire!
Bernie the OPPORTUNIST . when you going to donate that money to schools , medical clinics ?
“If anyone thinks I should apologize for building a multi-billion dollar conglomerate, I’m sorry, I’m not going to do it,” every billionaire probably
Here we have Bernie grabbing a bit of butt. . NeverSanders NeverBernie NeverTrump . SenSanders
I will agree with sanders on one thing - he is in fact quite sorry.
So I guess the President has no reason to apologize for being successful business man either
God. trumpers are so predictable. And so on the lower section of that normal curve. Way out on the tail often.
A good socialist would divide that money up with the masses, Bernie
A guy with ZERO REAL WORLD experience writes a book about doing nothing, and people buy it Lmao!! Seriously What could anyone learn from this guy?
You played us Bernie. You used us to bacome a millionair
He needs to apologize for his role in getting Dump elected.
Making the money isnt the issue, its paying your fair share in taxes of the earned billions and millions
Ok, grumpy gramps.
SenSanders ur a hypocrite & crook! BankFraud
In other words, he's ok with the beauty and benefits of capitaliam....for him. Everyone else? Bolivarian Socialism and austerity.
Of course not. We want you to apologize for not redistributing your wealth from that best selling book. Stay on topic.
I don’t begrudge Bernie for his success. The fact that he is in the top 1% slightly undercuts his attacks on that group though. The attacks are still legitimate, but he probably should include a disclaimer.
Phony..
He said it wasn’t capitalism that he made money off his book 🤣
we don't want an apology. we want that money, yo
Bernie: Captialism and millionaires are evil - but it's okay if I become a millionaire via capitalism, that's different. What a joke.
How about the millions you duped your supporters out of ?
You guys are dumb. He’s advocating higher taxes FOR HIMSELF. Nowhere in his platform does it say people should not be able to become successful and wealthy, he just believes the system should not be slanted in favor of the wealthy (including himself.) Use some logic.
He had a FOX news live audience on his side in 5 minutes. The hosts looked like they had just seen a ghost. Holy shit, if you ever doubted his ability to earn Republican votes, you need to watch the replay of his FOX news town hall. GO BERNIE!
as long he didn't make his millions selling books to an extraordinary number of russians - no problem, good for him.
“Social-capitalism”
we don't want your apology, SenSanders... we just want you to show us how this socialism (redistribution of wealth) thing works. Lead the way! You should prob give at least half to blacks for reparations. That would be a good start.
No apologies needed Bernie for embracing capitalism! Thank you for showing everyone it’s success! Now stop preaching socialism lest you been seen as the hypocrite you are. DontBeAHypocrite JustSayNoToSocialism
Bernie, how much are you raising my taxes, am I paying to insure citizens or everyone in the Country? $$$$
Wait he just said he's sorry busted
😂😂😂😂. Are you spreading that money around? It’s typical that Democrats speak out of both sides of the mouth. Good for me but not for you.
Aka: I hate capitalism, but I love that it made me millions.
I think Sanders should apologize for orchestrating that BS hit on Biden which merely diminishes women who are real victims of sexual assault.
Maybe Bernie could add a plank to his platform: Best selling books for everyone!
So now he defends meritocracy?
Bwahaha pause Bwahaha
We must back the DNC idea of an LBGT elementary school.
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