Oligarchy In America

In my opinion America has transformed into an oligarchy. We live in a world where capitalism rules all. Most people will sell their souls for financial growth or power. The reason I believe that we do not have a democracy is because the majority votes does not matter. We the people, no longer have control over our government. The power rest in the hands of the economic elite and politicians. In a democracy, the government is vested in the people and if majority votes, then it becomes law. For instance, when looking at minimum wage, how is it that majority wants an increase for minimum wage, yet nothing has changed? How is it that the American Dream is becoming a myth? How many people must lose their lives until we create an effective gun laws? The answer is simple, if it …show more content…
The rich get richer while the poor remain struggling for survival. Money has the power to influence one’s actions, opinions, and behaviors. I do not think people understand the corruption that money has caused amongst America. The continuous hunger for money has caused us to become an oligarchy. We must look at the definition of what is it to be an oligarchy. A oligarchy is a group of wealthy people that has control in the government or in the country. In America, we are taught to believe that we are a democracy and it is established that no one person can have complete power over anyone, but that is no longer valid. Big businesses and corporations have become the economic elite. Due to funding politicians, or paying Congress, these companies now have a tremendous influence on our country. The relationship between the two is like the phrase you scratch my back and I’ll get yours. The National Rifle Association is a corporation that makes generous donations to Congress to ensure that there are not any new proposals that may interfere with the companies’