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Biden Warns Against Tech Oligarchy's Threat to Democracy

2/1/2025

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In his poignant farewell address, President Joe Biden sounded the alarm on the rising influence of a tech-driven oligarchy in American politics. Drawing on the wisdom of James Madison, he cautioned against the perils of factions, championing a balanced government that empowers the middle class to safeguard democracy from the grips of wealth and poverty.

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In his poignant farewell address, President Joe Biden sounded the alarm on the rising influence of a tech-driven oligarchy in American politics. Drawing on the wisdom of James Madison, he cautioned against the perils of factions, championing a balanced government that empowers the middle class to safeguard democracy from the grips of wealth and poverty.