Staff Reports
President Joe Biden has decided to go out with a bang, delivering a parting shot at what he describes as an “oligarchy” of the wealthy elite threatening American democracy. In his farewell address, broadcasted from the Oval Office for the last time, Biden raised the alarm bells about this menacing concentration of power residing in the same bank accounts as the latest luxury yachts. According to him, a few ultra-rich individuals are calling the shots, leaving the rest of the country wondering how they’ll scrape together enough to fill up their gas tanks.
While using the sort of language typically reserved for late-night infomercials about toothpaste—wilting under an “oligarchy” that allegedly endangers democracy, rights, and everyone’s ability to get ahead—Biden seems to be recycling the same fearmongering playbook he unleashed during the campaign. This is a man who once labeled the supporters of President Trump as “MAGA Republicans” unfit for the American dream. Now, he’s pulling out the same “threat to democracy” drum, sounding as if a casserole of privileged interests is about to cook the American Dream right out of existence.
Biden Mumbles into the Sunset⁰⁰Declares ‘Oligarchy’ of ‘Extreme Wealth, Power’ Threatens Democracy’⁰⁰Takes Undue Credit for Mid-East Ceasefire After *HIs* State Dept. Admits Trump’s Critical Role
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In a stunning twist of irony, Biden has been part of this very elite class he now scorns. The former Vice President has spent decades cozying up to the rich, and it’s astonishing that he’s now warning about their takeover. His party’s entire agenda has been fueled by the contributions of exactly those ultra-wealthy folks, often paradoxically funded by the very same economic policies that purportedly threaten the average American’s prosperity.
Adding spice to his dramatic farewell, Biden claimed credit for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that conveniently aligned with his exit. He seemed to overlook that even his own State Department pointed the merrymaking finger back at Trump’s administration for brokering the deal. It’s almost a magician’s trick: look one way while the real action is happening somewhere else. Meanwhile, Biden prepped the stage for a smooth transition, gesturing that he wishes the incoming administration success, though one has to wonder if that’s a genuine sentiment or simply the passing of the baton with a side of contempt.
As the political landscape shifts, the irony continues to pile up. A president, on his way out, crying about the concentration of power while patting himself on the back for “achievements,” really could use a reality check. The oligarchy he speaks about is riding high in D.C., but it’s not limited to the wealthy; it includes the very politicians who have poured money into their own coffers while lamenting the plight of the average American. This parting shot may bluntly testify more about Biden’s disconnect from reality than about any genuine threats to the nation.
