American Democracy Is Already Dead, Argues Opinion Piece
#DemocraticErosion #OligarchyThe article argues American democracy collapsed long before Trump, as oligarchy and inequality define the system. Fixation on an imminent collapse is a defense mechanism. True democracy requires building new public infrastructures from the ground up. read more
Biden Warns of Oligarchic Threat to American Democracy
#Biden #OligarchyPresident Biden warns of the dangers of oligarchy, echoing concerns of wealth's influence on politics throughout history. He highlights the extreme concentration of power among ultra-wealthy individuals threatening democracy, while referencing past warnings like Eisenhower's against the military-industrial complex. read more
#Oligarchy #WealthRedistribution
George Monbiot emphasizes the abnormality of a fair, prosperous state post-1945 and urges confronting economic powers to restore it. The cycles of extreme wealth accumulation and oligarchic rule hinder democracy, demanding unprecedented political action against economic elites. read more