Can one still claim that the USA is a liberal democracy? Where do you draw the line?

  • Leate_Wonceslace@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    7 days ago

    1908 and 1940.

    During this time populist policies that disrupted the owners were implemented and being implemented. As such, it is clear they weren’t in control of the country. Thus, it was not an oligarchy.

    These are the easiest examples. Anyone who thinks it was always an oligarchy is simplifying history. Anyone who disputes that is a liar or an idiot.