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berniesandersmittens

(12,091 posts) Thu Jan 16, 2025, 02:34 PM Jan 16

Welcome to the plutocracy

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

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Welcome to the plutocracy (Original Post) berniesandersmittens Jan 16 OP

Yes, I think even more than other "cracies" we have been in a plutocracy Stargleamer Jan 16 #1

The documentary Plutocracy: Divide and Rule opened my eyes to the labor movement berniesandersmittens Jan 16 #3

I did a search for that documentary on Youtube Trailrider1951 Jan 16 #5

Ty berniesandersmittens Jan 16 #9

There used to be a socialist forum here on DU that I would post about this country being a plutocracy Stargleamer Jan 16 #7

Here's the documentary berniesandersmittens Jan 16 #8

but not this guy...dang...The only good Pluto-crat... wcmagumba Jan 16 #2

In an Oligarchy, even some plutocrats will not be safe. surfered Jan 16 #4

Or Plutokakistocracy. ananda Jan 16 #6

Stargleamer

(2,372 posts)

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

Reply to berniesandersmittens (Original post)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 02:39 PM

Jan 16

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

berniesandersmittens

(12,091 posts)

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

Reply to Stargleamer (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 02:42 PM

Jan 16

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

It's always been class warfare.

Trailrider1951

(3,512 posts)

5. I did a search for that documentary on Youtube

Reply to berniesandersmittens (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 03:07 PM

Jan 16

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

(12,091 posts)

9. Ty

Reply to Trailrider1951 (Reply #5)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 06:31 PM

Jan 16

I found the youtube link below

Stargleamer

(2,372 posts)

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

Reply to berniesandersmittens (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 04:00 PM

Jan 16

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.