Has the USA turned into an oligarchy?
Has the USA turned into an oligarchy?
Can one still claim that the USA is a liberal democracy? Where do you draw the line?
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It has been an oligarchy for a long time. This has been studied and proven.
There was a study from Princeton showing that no major policy has aligned with public opinion since the civil rights era.
There is no measurable way that our government has reflected the will of the majority in over 50 years.
Someone also did the other side where they tied policy- and law-making to benefiting the ultra rich. I do not recall source so I can’t provide that, but I did read the paper at one time a few years ago. It was legit.
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Please explain. I don't disagree with the conclusion, but this supporting statement doesn't ring true to me.
By demonstrating the facts which make the system meet the definition. Look it up there's plenty of articles citing studies. Someone else linked a major one here.
"Look it up" is never a good argument. With that said, I understand what you mean now; Thank you.
“Look it up” is not an argument, it’s a suggested course of action. I explained my point and then suggested you look it up in order to see it more elaborated and supported.
I wasn’t aware there was an argument taking place; certainly not one involving me.
Sorry, I just assumed that you were being hostile for some reason.
Nope, just informative to the extent I could be.