We're not there completely but we're getting close.

Ever heard of Bernie Sanders?

I believe the best classification for the United States government is a plutocratic oligarchy with democratic elements.

It's always been an oligarchy designed as a democracy.

"a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution." This is exactly what has always been going on in the US...the key for those in this power, is to DISGUISE that this is happening so that the masses believe they're living in a democracy. The income inequality gives us all the answers we need in order to determine the kind of government we have. Those in power, with , for the kinds of policies that continue to benefit themselves and hurt others...this was being repaired a bit under the Obama administration, but all the good he did is now being undone by the current buffoon-in-chief.

I felt like we were living in a feudal system for some years before the current administration

noun, plural kakistocracies.

1. government by the worst persons; a form of government in which the worst persons are in power.

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