Welcome to the plutocracy

[berniesandersmittens]

A government by the wealthy and for the wealthy.

"You are made to hate each other because upon that hatred is rested the keystone of the arch of financial despotism, which enslaves you both" Tom Watson, 19th C

[Stargleamer]

1. Yes, I think even more than other "cracies" we have been in a plutocracy

Although "idiocracy, kakistocracy, autocracy, oligarchy, and even pathocracy (the rule of people without conscience, aka psychopaths) also have much truth to them.

[berniesandersmittens]

3. The documentary Plutocracy: Divide and Rule opened my eyes to the labor movement

It's on YouTube. I'll try to pink it in the OP


It's always been class warfare.

[Trailrider1951]

5. I did a search for that documentary on Youtube

Google wanted me to sign in "to confirm my age", as they have that documentary age-restricted. Wonder why? In any case, you can watch the whole thing here at the source:

https://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/plutocracy/

F*** you, Google

[berniesandersmittens]

9. Ty

I found the youtube link below

[Stargleamer]

7. There used to be a socialist forum here on DU that I would post about this country being a plutocracy

But I don't know if the "Socialist Progressives" forum exists here anymore. I think socialists recognize the truth that this country is a plutocracy much more than centrist Democrats. I'll look at your YT video once you post it.

For what it's worth, Tennessee Williams, I believe even before Reagan became president, called this country a "Babylonian plutocracy". Not sure what he meant by Babylonian, but the plutocracy part is correct. Plutocrats have extreme power in this country and will be causing much suffering to millions especially in the upcoming 4 years.

[berniesandersmittens]

8. Here's the documentary

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Socialist has become a dirty word.

[wcmagumba]

2. but not this guy...dang...The only good Pluto-crat...

[surfered]

4. In an Oligarchy, even some plutocrats will not be safe.

Oligarchs don’t want competition

[ananda]

6. Or Plutokakistocracy.

And by the very worst people possible.