“Political elite” should not be a phrase.
It’s problematic because it implies a disconnect between those in power and the general populace. It suggests that decision-makers are inherently separate from the communities they serve, which undermines the idea of democratic representation.
The real issue is that ‘political elite’ accurately reflects reality. It highlights how disconnected many politicians are from the everyday experiences and needs of the people they represent.
We can acknowledge that the system is tilted by money and media, without giving up as if it’s all in control of the King and we can’t do anything. I hear people talk about policing in their city, or wanting economic equity in the country, or what-have-you, as if it’s all in the hands of the Gods and we have to moan about how they haven’t done it for us yet, and hope that they do someday.
Doesn’t work that way. The city council runs the police. There are elections. And so on. Make a union. Organize. Vote.
Corporations and the ultra wealthy are buying votes through lobbying and it’s perfectly legal. Our system is corrupt but they don’t need to hide it. There’s no need to pretend that politicians represent their constituents.
Last time it was this bad, the 17th Amendment was added. Sure would be nice if they could think of a new amendment to address the modern take on the problem. It’s hard enough for the idiots in congress to pass basic money bills, so I don’t really expect anything to happen. I hope I’m surprised.
“Political elite” should not be a phrase.
It’s problematic because it implies a disconnect between those in power and the general populace. It suggests that decision-makers are inherently separate from the communities they serve, which undermines the idea of democratic representation.
The real issue is that ‘political elite’ accurately reflects reality. It highlights how disconnected many politicians are from the everyday experiences and needs of the people they represent.
I fully agree.
We can acknowledge that the system is tilted by money and media, without giving up as if it’s all in control of the King and we can’t do anything. I hear people talk about policing in their city, or wanting economic equity in the country, or what-have-you, as if it’s all in the hands of the Gods and we have to moan about how they haven’t done it for us yet, and hope that they do someday.
Doesn’t work that way. The city council runs the police. There are elections. And so on. Make a union. Organize. Vote.
Corporations and the ultra wealthy are buying votes through lobbying and it’s perfectly legal. Our system is corrupt but they don’t need to hide it. There’s no need to pretend that politicians represent their constituents.
Last time it was this bad, the 17th Amendment was added. Sure would be nice if they could think of a new amendment to address the modern take on the problem. It’s hard enough for the idiots in congress to pass basic money bills, so I don’t really expect anything to happen. I hope I’m surprised.