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Omaha Steve

(104,001 posts)
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 07:13 AM Yesterday

In farewell speech to nation, Biden warns of threat of 'extreme wealth, power and influence'

Source: Nebraska Examiner

By: Shauneen Miranda - January 15, 2025 10:03 pm

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued a series of warnings Wednesday night during his farewell address to the nation, while emphasizing the work still left to be done as the octogenarian soon caps off 50 years in public service.

Biden, in remarks from the Oval Office, highlighted what’s at stake regarding the threat of climate change, artificial intelligence and “a dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultra-wealthy people.”

“Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead,” Biden said.

He echoed concerns about a “tech industrial complex,” noting that “Americans are being buried under an avalanche of misinformation and disinformation, enabling the abuse of power.”


Read more: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/01/15/dc/in-farewell-speech-to-nation-biden-warns-of-threat-of-extreme-wealth-power-and-influence/

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In farewell speech to nation, Biden warns of threat of 'extreme wealth, power and influence' (Original Post) Omaha Steve Yesterday OP
I really wish Biden and democrats in general would just tell it like it is. endgenocide Yesterday #1
actually these are the right terms points 22 hrs ago #4
we have always been controlled by extreme wealth and power... Javaman Yesterday #2
Nice. Now who's going to do anything about it? Firestorm49 Yesterday #3

endgenocide

(137 posts)
1. I really wish Biden and democrats in general would just tell it like it is.
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 07:27 AM
Yesterday

"Americans are being buried under an avalanche of misinformation and disinformation, enabling the abuse of power.”

No we are being buried under an avalanche of lies. Misinformation or disinformation gives the inkling of some sort of inaccuracy or misunderstanding, that is not what is happening. The American people are being intentionally lied to. Lies is the word, it's not a misunderstanding or an accident it is purposeful lying.

points

(33 posts)
4. actually these are the right terms
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 10:18 AM
22 hrs ago

Disinformation is deliberately misleading information.
Misinformation is untrue but not necessarily intentional.

I mean, the word "lies" resonates with me better too. But the real issue is the deliberate lies spread by bad faith actors is the first problem, and folks being able to virally spread lies thru social media is the second.

Javaman

(63,233 posts)
2. we have always been controlled by extreme wealth and power...
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 07:43 AM
Yesterday

the only difference now is, the extreme wealth and power assholes no longer hide it.

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