Two possible retorts to RW declaration of "The U.S. is NOT a democracy"

[checks-n-balances]

Next time someone says that to me, I'm going say one of these which, by the way, are not meant for sarcasm, but are honest statements:

"I think you're right - it's NOT a democracy...anymore."

or maybe:

"I think you're right, and I can't decide whether we're moving more towards a plutocracy*, a kakistocracy**, or a theocracy***. Which one do you think it is nowdays?"

What do you think - what's your reply to them when they say that?

And by the way...which one do YOU think we are now, and which is more dangerous?

Edited to add:

* Plutocracy: 1. Government by the wealthy. 2. A wealthy class that controls a government. 3. A government or state in which the wealthy rule

** Kakistocracy: Government by the least qualified or most unprincipled citizens.

*** Theocracy: 1. A government ruled by or subject to religious authority. 2. A state so governed.

source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.