Continuing my commentary on LaMonte M. Fowler's Huffington Post article. (Links to Part 1 and Part 2.)
We don’t live in a democracy. Technically we are a Federal Republic. But in reality, we are ruled by an oligarchy. If you don’t know what that is, look it up. Reading will do you good. You probably need to do more of it.
Thanks for making the point clear about a democracy. My Swiss friends, who really do live in a democracy, will be happy for more Americans to learn the difference.
I disagree about oligarchy. Our true rulers are many and diverse, though if I classify and personify them I can present it as a rule by the few. Behold, our Tredecumvirate:
- Government Bureaucracies
- Political Insiders
- Lawyers
- The Media
- Hollywood
- Madison Avenue
- All Businesses Considered Too Big to Fail
- The Educational System, from preschool to university
- Microsoft
- Apple
- Public Opinion
- Our Own Self-Centered Natures
I'm sure you can think of more, as can I, but thirteen seems a good place to stop.
