The Republican’s Brutal Oligarchy Plot Is Dangerous & Must Be Stopped Now
What’s More Important: Democracy or Great Wealth?
Some years ago, Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore (before he was Trump’s advisor) was a guest on my radio/TV program. I asked him, “Which is more important, democracy or capitalism?“
Without hesitation, he answered, “Capitalism.“
That philosophy (of capitalism being more important than “We the People” democracy), has held the Republican Party in its thrall for the past 40 years, and has brought America to a moment of great crisis and danger.
It has transformed America from a democracy to an oligarchy, and the point of no return is now visible.
The Demonizing of Government
Approval of government has recovered slightly since the election, but is still at an historic low because Americans feel that government generally isn’t working for them in the way that it once did in this country.
This disconnection of government from the people isn’t an accident; it was intentional. In the 40 years since the Reagan Revolution, the GOP and a meaningful chunk of the Democratic Party have made the transition from operating as agents of a functioning democracy into advocates for and agents of a…
