I'd keep it simpler. Some just know how to control others by appealing to their base instincts. Sadly, people go along.

[usonian]

There is more than enough on this planet if we didn't have colossal wealth inequality.

Some countries have temporarily taken the rich to task in a way that I don't advise (and is fresh in our minds here) -- Russia, France ...

Now, New York?. So much for American exceptionalism.

But these regimes all follow the same fascist playbook. Too many people let them slide, especially corrupt media without a spine.

I've mentioned causes before:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=19857133

The Founding Fathers: (despite their elitism, misogyny and expediency in not outlawing slavery)

1. Probably would not have allowed "Citizens United" to override "one man one vote".

It is almost entirely a money game. One dollar, one vote. YMMV (Your Millions May Vote)

2. I also think they would not have allowed a Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to happen, allowing almost unlimited hate and lies to pervade public information sources not only unimpeded, but amplified and filtered by media owners.

CAN'T LET THINGS SLIDE