> The US isn’t a homogeneous entity: for at least 40 years (since the 1980s) there’s been a sharp divide between the general populace and the elites. Unfortunately, this wasn’t corrected until it became overwhelming resentment.
You… wait. You think the “elites” aren’t in control anymore and that the “general populace” have their guy in power?
The corrupt millionaire backed by the richest man in the world and half of Silicon Valley?
Can you help me understand what an “elite” is, exactly?
Obviously the current administration is not composed of, or working in the interest of, the general populace.
However, the general populace put him there, over the objections of the people the general populace think of as elites.
The top 10% of Americans by income or education level both overwhelmingly voted Democrat in 2024. These are the "elites" that are no longer "in control".
So no, the "elites" are not in control, if you use the definition of "elites" that would be used by the median supporter of the current administration.
You… wait. You think the “elites” aren’t in control anymore and that the “general populace” have their guy in power?
The corrupt millionaire backed by the richest man in the world and half of Silicon Valley?
Can you help me understand what an “elite” is, exactly?