Daily Wire Backstage: WE DO NOT COMPLY
The Ben Shapiro Show
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Illusions of Revolution: Wealth and Activism
This chapter critically analyzes the disconnect between the public personas of political figures and their actual affiliations with elite society, revealing their roles as instruments of the plutocracy. It explores misconceptions about taxation, emphasizing the difference between income taxes and net worth while critiquing performative activism that aligns with corporate interests. Through anecdotes and historical parallels, it questions the motivations behind affluent individuals' support for higher taxes on the wealthy, highlighting the disparity between true revolutionary action and symbolic gestures.
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