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It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism

What it Would Take to Change the Status Quo That Enriches Billionaires and Holds the Working Class Down

Bernie Sanders

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Question 1 of 7
How do democratic socialists, according to Bernie Sanders, view the American concept of 'freedom'?
  • A. True freedom is achieved by deregulating markets to allow unlimited individual enterprise.
  • B. Freedom is effectively limited for most Americans if they lack basic economic security, like healthcare and living wages.
  • C. Freedom is an outdated concept that should be replaced with strict government control of all major industries.
  • D. True freedom can only be protected by ensuring the wealthiest citizens are not taxed excessively.
Question 2 of 7
According to the book, what was a primary reason Sanders lost the 2020 Democratic primary despite early momentum?
  • A. He refused to accept small donations, relying instead on a few wealthy donors who withdrew their support.
  • B. Republican voters heavily interfered in the primary process to ensure Joe Biden's victory.
  • C. The Democratic establishment consolidated support behind Joe Biden while the progressive vote was split.
  • D. His platform of free healthcare and taxing the rich proved deeply unpopular with young voters.
Question 3 of 7
Why does Sanders believe the working class has increasingly shifted toward voting Republican?
  • A. The Republican party strongly supports raising the minimum wage and expanding Medicare.
  • B. The Democratic Party has abandoned the working class by accepting large amounts of corporate and billionaire money.
  • C. Working-class voters universally reject the historical legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal.
  • D. The Democratic Party has become entirely focused on rural agricultural issues rather than urban manufacturing.
Question 4 of 7
What is a key economic argument Sanders makes regarding a transition to a free 'Medicare for all' healthcare system?
  • A. It would cost significantly more than the current system, but the moral benefit outweighs the financial burden.
  • B. It would require the US to spend 20 percent of its GDP on healthcare, matching current European spending.
  • C. It would actually cost less than the current system by saving billions of dollars in bureaucratic overhead.
  • D. It would primarily be funded by cutting social security and public works projects.
Question 5 of 7
According to Sanders, what is the primary problem with mainstream media in the United States?
  • A. Journalists frequently and intentionally publish fabricated stories to mislead the public.
  • B. There are too many independent news sources, making it difficult for citizens to find reliable information.
  • C. Wealthy conglomerate owners pressure the media to focus on trivial political gossip rather than systemic economic issues.
  • D. The government heavily censors local TV and radio channels, preventing free speech.
Question 6 of 7
How has the average American worker's financial situation changed over the last 50 years, according to the text?
  • A. Adjusted for inflation, the average worker is making less per week today despite a huge increase in productivity.
  • B. The average worker's wages have grown at the exact same rate as the wealth of the top 1 percent.
  • C. Due to tax rebates, the average worker now has more disposable income than ever before.
  • D. Worker wages have stagnated, but employer-provided healthcare benefits have fully compensated for the loss.
Question 7 of 7
How does Sanders believe real political change to overcome unfettered capitalism will ultimately be achieved?
  • A. By convincing the Democratic establishment to slowly adopt moderate, incremental reforms.
  • B. Through mass movement politics and organizing at the local, grassroots level.
  • C. By encouraging billionaires to voluntarily fund public education and independent media.
  • D. Through top-down executive orders issued by the President.

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It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism Summary & Overview

It’s OK to be Angry About Capitalism (2023) is a critique of the economic and political system in the US. It offers a blueprint on how to move past unbridled capitalism onto a fairer and freer future.

Who Should Listen to It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism?

  • Everyone interested in the idea of democratic socialism
  • Those who’d like to understand Bernie Sanders’s political agenda
  • Anyone concerned about inequality

About the Author: Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders is a US politician who served as the US senator for Vermont from 2007 to 2022. For his 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns, he organized a successful grassroots movement. He advocates for universal healthcare, raising the minimum wage, and combating climate change.

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