Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 10/28/21: Billionaire Tax, Labor Action, Media Psyop, Tiktok, Baldwin, Food Inflation, Injustice System, Assange Case, and More!
Oct 28, 2021
Gabriel Shipton, brother of Julian Assange and advocate for his release, shares deep insights into the ongoing legal battle surrounding Assange's case. He highlights the stark injustices faced by whistleblowers in the U.S. legal system, emphasizing the implications for press freedom and human rights. Discussions also delve into the broader themes of corporate disinformation, labor dynamics, and food inflation. Shipton calls for public activism, urging listeners to raise awareness about these critical issues.
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Billionaire Tax Ineffectiveness
- The proposed billionaire tax is likely unconstitutional and faces legal challenges.
- It only affects a small group, while other impactful tax reforms are ignored.
Billionaires and Financial Engineering
- Most billionaires accumulate wealth through financial engineering, not innovation.
- They exploit loopholes like the step-up basis to avoid paying taxes.
Support Labor Movement
- Support the labor movement's fight for better wages and working conditions.
- Public approval of worker strikes and unionization is increasing, indicating a shift.