The Ruling Class Only Cares about Democracy When It Helps Them

Tags: Political Theory, Democracy

05/17/2021 José Niño

Democracy is only acceptable when the outcome is what the ruling class wants. Fortunately, the federal courts are always handy to overturn the results of free elections.

Original Article: “The Ruling Class Only Cares about Democracy When It Helps Them“

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