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2016 Postmortem

Glamrock

(11,800 posts)

9. Even if they don't know the definition

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Thu Feb 11, 2016, 09:35 AM

Feb 2016

I think they'll be able to figure it out in the context of the conversation. It's not like anyone is just throwing the word out without discussing what the oligarchy is guilty of. But, perhaps I have too much faith in the electorate.

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A Question: A Term That Keeps Coming Up In The Primaries Is 'Oligarchy' Do You Think..... [View all] global1 Feb 2016 OP

No, I do not think the average American knows the definition of the term "Oligarchy". blue neen Feb 2016 #1

OK. TPTB have everything and us peons ain't got shit. hobbit709 Feb 2016 #4

I was answering the OP. blue neen Feb 2016 #6

Then it's about time they learned. hobbit709 Feb 2016 #2

No, and we lose votes whenever it gets used Recursion Feb 2016 #3

I've Heard Bernie Use The Term And It Did Come Up In The Cobert Appearance Last Night.... global1 Feb 2016 #11

It's doubtful unless they take the time to look up the meaning. In_The_Wind Feb 2016 #5

I myself think it's intellectually immature.... mgmaggiemg Feb 2016 #7

Good suggestions! blue neen Feb 2016 #8

Robber Barons is a historical term that means very little to modern people, even those who know the Bluenorthwest Feb 2016 #14

Even if they don't know the definition Glamrock Feb 2016 #9

Yes, the teens I have talked to seem to be quite aware of what it means. Live and Learn Feb 2016 #10

If not, it is a statement on our educational system. Downwinder Feb 2016 #12

Arguments that hinge on the concept 'other people are much stupider than me' are dubious arguments. Bluenorthwest Feb 2016 #13

Oligarchy: "a small group of people having control of a country..." Zorra Feb 2016 #15