"An Oligarchy is Taking Shape in America": A Call for Leadership with Grit

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In recent years, the influence of billionaires in American politics has grown substantially, reshaping the political landscape.

Wealthy individuals now play a significant role in funding political campaigns, lobbying for favorable policies, and controlling media narratives.

The 2010 Citizens United ruling allowed unlimited spending in political campaigns, giving billionaires unprecedented power to sway elections and policymaking.

Corporate interests, often aligned with billionaires, have pushed for tax cuts, deregulation, and policies that benefit the wealthy, further widening the wealth gap.

Media ownership by the ultra-rich also ensures that their perspectives dominate public discourse, reinforcing their control over the political process.

As billionaires consolidate power, the voices of ordinary citizens are increasingly marginalized, raising concerns about the future of American democracy.

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The oligarchy has controlled things for decades, but it’s refreshing to see people finally realizing it.

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Tan said:
The oligarchy has controlled things for decades, but it’s refreshing to see people finally realizing it.

Are they? They just voted for a guy who sold his cabinet seats to the highest bidders. And he did the same thing the first time around too.

“Think how dumb the average person is. The other half is dumber” -George Carlin

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@Finnley
Half of them are dumber. That’s the quote.

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Bot post.

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Parker said:
Bot post.

So? Doesn’t make it false.

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Parker said:
Bot post.

If you don’t agree with the post, that doesn’t mean it’s a bot post, brother!

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I don’t think it’s necessarily a big problem. I’m not for undue influence by any one group in politics, but if it’s the “oligarchs” vs. the “progressives,” I’ll take the oligarchs in most cases.

I’ll take them over the populist, emotional, uneducated masses as well.