The Hulk Wants to Smash Capitalism
While billionaire superheroes like Tony Stark’s Iron Man, are unabashed capitalists, it seems that the Hulk wants to smash capitalism. Or at least that’s the feeling of Mark Ruffalo who portrayed the “Jade Giant” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The “Avengers: Endgame” and “Dark Waters” actor, who has been an outspoken critic of America’s economic and capitalist structure in the past, took to Twitter recently to share an article and ask for the country to consider getting rid of capitalism.
“It’s time for an economic revolution,” Ruffalo wrote. “Capitalism today is failing us, killing us, and robbing from our children’s future.”
The tweet was accompanied by a Nov. 21 op-ed from Time entitled, “How America’s Elites Lost Their Grip,” in which writer Anand Giridharadas lays out the case that Americans are increasingly in support of gutting the country’s capitalist economy in favor of a new system. The writer credits the rise of people like 2020 presidential hopefuls, democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts for not only calling capitalism into question but making its removal seem more and more viable since 2016.
Although that “system” which he maligns, seems to be doing very well by Ruffalo. Ruffalo made $6 million for his role in “Avengers: Infinity War” and is worth an estimated $30 million.
The actor previously lent his support in the 2016 presidential election to Sanders before he lost the nomination to Hillary Clinton. Speaking on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in November, Ruffalo admitted that the years since, have only strengthened his support for Bernie.
“For me, I started with Bernie on this trip and… when I think about it, what I see is, he led then and now he’s leading now,” the actor explained. “He was never another party, he never had different views about these things. The rest of the United States has finally caught up to what this cat has been doing already for his entire career. And you know that when he gets into office, he is going to be fighting for us!”
In October, the “Hulk” actor took to Twitter to call for democratic socialism once again, writing, “Democratic Socialism says it’s a moral wrong that 57% of income is going to the top 1%. Universal health care. Medical & family paid leave.”
He sounds like he is a hypocrite because he is a capitalist now. He can always donate 70% or more of his pay to the government to pay for these programs.
Also, he wouldn’t be where he is today if he was a socialist.
“Americans are increasingly in support…” ? Which Americans? Would it be the rich and super-rich that would continue to get richer while occupying the upper echelons the way the rich Russians do? Is it the Americans below poverty level who hope that more give-away programs will make their life better? People need to get they’re heads out of their butt. Wanting to turn our country along these same failed governmental models is tantamount to the destruction of America. I can see a real civil war that lasts decades on the horizon if this makes it any further than the wishful thinking phase. Mr. Ruffalo should let The Hulk come back. The Hulk seems smarter at this point.
How stupid! Does he not see what happened in Venezuela? Socialism robs People. Does he really think we are that dumb? Is he willing to share the $30 million he owns?
Typical hypocritical liberals trying to pontificate to the rest of us how superior they are to us….especially the rich ones…
How can someone make so much money and yet be so stupid. Guess the only money making ability they have is their agents. That goes for sports figures as well
Right on Broheim!
Ruffalo move your ignorant butt to Venezuela and see how much money they allow you to keep! Then figure out where your next meal is coming from. Socialism has never worked in the history of the world. Better yet just give up your money here and then leave. You are one of the elite morons.
Now remember you are an entertainer, your job is just that. Your opinion means nothing! When I go to work, shop, eat or any other of life’s functions are being done I never wonder of care what you or other entertainers are thinking of doing. When it comes down to brass tax I depend more on farmers, ranchers and blue collar workers. If we had to dismantle one trade to survive it would be yours.