Senator Bernie Sanders has resumed his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, aiming to energize the Democratic Party’s candidates in battleground states. His recent events have drawn large crowds, especially from workers and youth frustrated by the current political and social crises, including militarization under Trump and ongoing injustices, such as the situation in Gaza.
Sanders argues that the Democratic Party can return to its working-class roots, suggesting that it should stop taking money from billionaires. However, critics assert that his view overlooks the party’s historical alignment with elite interests and its role in maintaining the status quo during various crises.
The article contends that Sanders serves to channel discontent back into the Democratic Party rather than encouraging a genuine independent movement for workers. It highlights that both Sanders’ previous presidential campaigns and his ongoing support for Democratic policies reinforce elite interests rather than challenging them.
On foreign policy issues, Sanders aligns with traditional Democratic positions, defending U.S. involvement in conflicts, such as the proxy war in Ukraine and U.S. support for Israel. His reluctance to label certain actions as genocide reflects a broader complicity with imperialism.
Overall, the piece calls for a break from both major capitalist parties and argues for the creation of an independent working-class party that can effectively challenge oligarchy, inequality, and militarism to promote socialist goals.
