Bernie Sanders, the hypocritical millionaire self-proclaimed Democratic-Socialist Senator from Vermont, has found himself at the center of attention and controversy due to his recent financial disclosures. Despite the irony of a millionaire socialist, Sanders has been making headlines for his financial ventures.
Bourgeoisie Bernie seems to have developed a knack for profiting handsomely from hypocritical messaging on socialism. Last year, his book “It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism” earned him a staggering $170,000 in royalties. Bernie, the capitalist crusader, is making a pretty penny from bashing the very system that lines his pockets. Let’s not forget his impressive real estate portfolio, with a staggering total of three houses to his name, adding to his estimated net worth of around $3 million. In Bernie’s dream socialist society, he could have released his book online for free or donated all the proceeds to charities, right? Well, as a shock to no one, he opted to keep the cash for himself, perhaps eyeing a fourth house to add to his collection.
According to Fox News:
The latest round of financial disclosure forms from the Vermont senator, first reported by Business Insider and obtained by Fox News Digital, show $170,000 in royalties last year from Penguin Random House for his book “It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.”
The royalty amount is only slightly less than the $174,000 salary that Sanders made last year serving Vermont in the U.S. Senate.
Sanders earned a $170,000 royalty from Random House in 2020 as well, which amounts to $340,000 in book royalties.
Sanders faced pushback earlier this year for embarking on a tour promoting the book with events that charged guests almost $100 to attend.
It seems that Bernie Sanders is here to stay with his unwavering schtick of proposing failed ideologies. Since taking office in 1981, his socialist-lite ideology has been the go-to talking point for unemployed hippies, college students, and stoners everywhere.
With such a dedicated fan base, we can expect a whole series of books, each one as captivating as the must-read “It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.” Don’t miss your chance to grab a copy before it gathers dust on the shelves next to Michelle Obama’s latest literary masterpiece. Because let’s face it, Bernie’s words are like gold to those who prefer bongs over business suits.
