So, is our choice between plutocracy and polarization?

[LAS14]

Last edited Mon Feb 24, 2020, 02:46 PM - Edit history (1)

Since none of the current non-Bernie candidates seem to be catching on, Bloomberg continues to loom. But I don't want a democracy where money buys you so much. But I don't want to hinge everything on purity either.

Maybe in 2024 we'll have enough of congress to pass a public funding of federal offices law.

Does anyone seriously see a different path? Can you see the super delegates denying a big Bernie plurality? That wouldn't be good either.

A big mess. I may hibernate till 2024.

EDITING TO CHANGE "OLIGARCHY" to "PLUTOCRACY."

"The main difference between Oligarchy and Plutocracy is that the Oligarchy is a power structure and Plutocracy is a society or system ruled and dominated by the small minority of the top wealthiest citizens."

https://www.askdifference.com/oligarchy-vs-plutocracy/

[Amishman]

1. Polarization is much more fixable than subversion of democracy into oligarchy

I'd rather the process continue working poorly than lose control all together

[Voltaire2]

2. Perhaps, and I know this sounds crazy,

but just maybe if Sanders gets to the convention with a huge plurality, we ought to get in line and enthusiastically support his candidacy.

[abqtommy]

3. We have a wide menu of options and embracing ignorant statements like

"none of the current non-Bernie candidates seem to be catching on" isn't on my options list.

[Recursion]

4. Call me when Bloomberg is given control of the nationalized US oil company

That is oligarchy.

[floppyboo]

6. Agree. Plutocracy would be a better word, as in the Telecommunications Act

Nothing more dangerous than when the message is controlled by so few.

[LAS14]

10. Thanks! I'm editing the OP. nt

[floppyboo]

5. I see a path: A HUGE strong coalition! That's Sanders!

And also someone who polls say can beat Trump by the largest margin.

Where's the polarization/purity in that? I'm missing something, or sadly just seeing a bunch of fear which never did anyone any good except perhaps running from a burning building instead of putting the fire out.

[msongs]

7. bernie is an oligarch who is polarizing IMO nt

[LAS14]

8. ???? Do you think a house in DC, one in VT and a summer place make one an oligarch???? nt

[LAS14]

9. I'm editing the OP from "oligarchy" to "plutocracy."

"The main difference between Oligarchy and Plutocracy is that the Oligarchy is a power structure and Plutocracy is a society or system ruled and dominated by the small minority of the top wealthiest citizens."

https://www.askdifference.com/oligarchy-vs-plutocracy/