Bernie Sanders’ Agenda Just Got a YUGE Shout Out at the Oscars (VIDEO)

[Attorney in Texas]

https://twitter.com/THR/status/704122817273421824

Without even dropping names, Academy Awards screenwriter and director Adam McKay made a political statement that will certainly resonate with the country.

It was a subtle, but clear shot at front-runner establishment candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and an endorsement of Bernie Sanders.

He simply said “if you don’t want big money to control government, don’t vote for candidates who take money from big banks, oil, or weirdo billionaires — stop.” McKay told the crowd. He made his comment while accepting the award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his work on The Big Short, which satirically covered the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis that sparked a global recession.

Hillary Clinton has been frequently criticized for taking campaign contributions from large corporations, while Sanders has differentiated himself from the former Secretary of State by raising his money through grassroots contributions. He has shattered records for individual contributions to a campaign.

In an interview with The Daily Beast, McKay talked about his ongoing support for Sanders: “I had donated to [Bernie’s] campaign and had talked about doing a fundraiser…when he announced.”... McKay, who is very popular for his positions on climate change, human rights, and economic issues, was also courted by Hillary in Los Angeles but declined her supporters’ invitation to endorse her.”

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[Punkingal]

1. I saw that...it was great!

[appalachiablue]

2. Terrific. Must see the film. Saw McKay recently, had to be on Bill Maher's show.

[jillan]

3. I didn't watch the Oscars - how did the audience react after he said that?

Hillary has a lot of friends in Hollywood - so just curious.

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. same here, I will not watch

[Ino]

6. They applauded. Video...

[Arazi]

5. kicked and recced!!

[amborin]

7. K&R

[Uncle Joe]

8. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Attorney in Texas.

[elleng]

9. Good to hear but

will it in fact 'truly resonate with the country?'

'He simply said “if you don’t want big money to control government, don’t vote for candidates who take money from big banks, oil, or weirdo billionaires — stop.”'

I have my doubts.

[Peace Patriot]

10. Thank you, Adam McKay! The choice is SO OBVIOUS!

Vote Bernie Sanders: He is not an asshole!

[Babel_17]

11. K&R

The truth.

[Jitter65]

12. That stuff didn't stop Hollywood from voting for Obama and won't stop them from voting for HRC.

Why disarm yourself when the enemy is gathering more ammunition? Hillary will have inroads to Wall Street and the banking industry that Bernie won't.

[fourcents]

13. That is one naive analysis of Hillary............

That is one naive analysis of Hillary or you are shilling for her. Obama took their money too and how many wall Street crooks went to jail.... zero! Not only is Hillary taking their money she has them working for her. I go with the who not taking their money or influence, the one known as amendment king Bernie Sanders.

[Jitter65]

14. Most of the mafia didn't go to jail either. What are you saying. It's history that most white

collar criminals never go to jail. Do you blame all of that on Obama too?

[Attorney in Texas]

17. "Hillary will have inroads to Wall Street and the banking industry that Bernie won't" - EXACTLY!

[R B Garr]

15. Adam McKay's net worth is $40 Million. n/t

[PonyUp]

16. Well there goes his career. He's marked now. n/t