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America's super rich: six things to know

Lafayette

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From the Guardian: America's super rich: six things to know

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Is America an oligarchy? That was the conclusion of a 2014 study by two prominent US political scientists, who argued that the influence of economic elites and big business far outstrips that of ordinary citizens. In their view, America is less a bastion of representative democracy than a nation trammeled by the desires of the hyper-wealthy.

Others have suggested that their vision is too bleak. But the outsize economic, social and political clout of the super-wealthy in America is beyond debate - and ripe for scrutiny. That’s why we’ve launched our newest series, Big Money.
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They (the Replicants) were asking for it. Perhaps they think the summum purpose of life in America is to run after the numbers?

What numbers, say you? This number: 77%

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Most Americans have had enough

The political clout of billionaires has soared since the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision, which determined that election-spending regulations restrict the right of corporations to free speech.

Yet 77% of the country believes there should be limits on how much individuals and organizations can spend on political campaigns. Most people are unhappy with the status quo, and do not think it’s fair that wealthier people have disproportionate political influence.
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Yeah, that seems close to the unfortunate truth. We've had enough.

And November is the month when we get a chance to turn the page on this turgid story ...
 
Yep, Capitalism is pretty awful, and leads to an oligarchy.

Which alternative is better, and how would one build support for a major transition like that?
 
I question the use of "turgid". I also question instant oatmeal. It's not instant, and I'm not sure it's oatmeal.
 
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