In yet another whirlwind tour de force, the dynamic duo of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, affectionately dubbed the “Green New Deal tag team,” continue their battle against billionaires like Elon Musk. They recently wrapped up their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with fiery speeches denouncing extreme wealth and its supposed stranglehold on democracy. They painted a gloomy picture of America as a land where rights are sold to the highest bidder, and cited the world’s greediest billionaires as the puppet masters behind it all.
Now, one might think these fiery revolutionaries, ready to upend the status quo, would ride into town aboard, say, a rickety old bus or perhaps a fuel-efficient vehicle. Alas, there seems to be a twist in the storyline. After denouncing the rich, they were spotted flitting away in the comforts of a Bombardier Challenger private jet. This jet isn’t just any run-of-the-mill aircraft; it boasts the widest cabin and superior comfort—features that don’t exactly scream “man of the people.”
The kicker here is that these very complaints against jet-setting billionaires echo previous rhetoric from AOC herself. This just sets the stage for fingers to point, especially when she had previously criticized private jet excesses. One might say that finding her on a private aircraft right after billionaire bashing is rich—pun very much intended. It seems their preferred method of travel is somewhat at odds with the simplicity they encourage for others.
Furthermore, their ability to amass large crowds doesn’t come from anywhere as these figures continue to inspire debates and headlines. The GOP sees their message as disconnected from the everyday struggles and aspirations of Americans, who, last they checked, have the right to dream of success, perhaps even billionaire status. Critics argue their message saps the spirit of entrepreneurship and ambition, missing the essential American narrative of striving for better.
What’s even more amusing is the notion that AOC is being primed as the Democratic frontrunner for 2028. For a party that loves to fight against the big bad wolf of wealth, they’re certainly paving a golden path for her, much like a foreboding Batman grooming his successor. In the grand theater of politics, one can’t help but envision the GOP keenly ready for any opportunity to showcase her contradictions on a debate stage. For now, as Sanders and AOC continue to crusade against the world’s wealthiest while enjoying world’s comforts, one thing remains certain: the satire writes itself.
