Step One
In the United States, the richest 400 citizens have as much wealth as the bottom 140 million citizens. In a country where money talks loudest, this means democracy has been horribly perverted.
It really is that simple and clear.
Step Two
It follows that the rich will use their money to influence politicians and spread propaganda. Although their political platform will be cloaked in seductive words like “freedom” and “the American Way,” a look at actual policy will show clear privileges for the rich. Things they don’t like include laws and regulations that protect workers, union rights, and the environment.
Step Three
Given the above, it is easy to see that the Republican Party is in lockstep servitude to the rich. Study the rhetoric and demagoguery of Republican leaders, and you will get a great education in how to manipulate the masses.
Step Four
The solution is to educate people about the situation, but that is made much more difficult because Republican policies make it hard to go to college, or even escape the subconscious power of fear.
Step Five
With ignorance and greed on one side, and dignity and decency on the other, it becomes a battle for the true light of freedom at a fundamental level.
In the words of the legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow,
Good Night and Good Luck.
Owl
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It is interesting to look at a list of the republics which have a president independent of the legislature as the USA does. From Afghanistan to Zambia via such diverse nations as Angola, Belarus, Chad, Colombia, El Salvador, Gabon, Honduras, Iran, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Mexico, Namibia, Panama . . . but the list does not including countries like Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom for example . . . as they have different systems of government . . . just a thought in passing.
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