Here We Go Again: Bernie Sanders Turns Tragedy into a Socialist Circus
Oh, you’ve got to be kidding me. Bernie Sanders, the guy who can’t stop yapping about his socialist utopia, just had to turn a horrific tragedy into another chance to push his agenda. Over the weekend, the Vermont senator made headlines for his comments on the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson during an appearance on NBC’s Meet The Press.
Instead of Showing Some Decency, Sanders Goes Off on His Usual Rant
You’d think after such a horrific event, Sanders might show some respect for the loss of life or condemn the violence. But nope, he jumps straight into his favorite topic: bashing the health insurance industry. Because apparently, “thoughts and prayers” now mean “let’s nationalize health care!”
Sanders Can’t Help Himself, Even When Asked Directly
Kristen Welker asked Bernie if this was really the time to talk about health care policy after such a brutal murder. His response? A half-hearted “killing anybody is outrageous,” followed by his usual rant about profits, life expectancy, and why America is the only country without universal health care. Talk about missing the point!
Warren Joins the Tone-Deaf Parade
And Sanders wasn’t alone in his insensitivity. His buddy, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, had the audacity to say, “You can only push people so far and then they start to take matters into their own hands.” If that isn’t a dog whistle for justifying violence, I don’t know what is. Yet Sanders had the nerve to defend her, claiming she wasn’t applauding the murder but just acknowledging the anger. Yeah, right, Bernie, because that’s how you calm things down—by rationalizing rage.
Republicans Call Out the Hypocrisy
Republicans and commentators didn’t let this slide. GOP strategist Matt Whitlock pointed out the obvious: the shooter had severe mental health issues, yet Democrats still found a way to use the incident for their talking points. Dr. Pradheep J. Shanker reminded everyone that Sanders’ rhetoric has led to violence before, like the 2017 congressional baseball practice shooting. Let’s not forget, the shooter was a Bernie bro, all riled up by the same “millionaires and billionaires” nonsense Sanders can’t stop spewing.
Democrats Using Tragedy to Push Their Agenda
This pattern is beyond troubling. When top Democrats like Sanders and Warren use tragedies to reinforce their ideological grievances, it sends a dangerous message. Even when Sanders says murder is “totally unacceptable,” the “but” hanging in the air afterward diminishes that condemnation. It normalizes the idea that extreme acts are just inevitable reactions to systemic grievances—a slippery slope that excuses violence as political expression.
The Timing Couldn’t Be Worse
The timing of these remarks couldn’t be worse. While Brian Thompson’s family is grieving, Sanders and his allies are busy spinning the narrative to fit their agenda. Instead of uniting people around the need for mental health awareness or condemning political violence without caveats, they’re fanning the flames of division.
Irresponsible Leadership at Its Finest
This isn’t just bad optics; it’s irresponsible leadership. Americans deserve better than politicians who use tragedy as a megaphone for their pet issues. Maybe it’s time for Bernie Sanders to take a long look in the mirror—or at least retire the “but” from his rhetoric.
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