Review of classmate blog

I must say, I've read quite a number of blogs from my classmates over the last 2 semesters at this school, but I am truly moved by this particular example. The blog name is, "Is it really a democracy, and if so who is in control?" Not only did the author bring to light the selfish attitude of the citizens of this country, she also concluded that they voluntarily give the right to choose away in preference of entertainment and leisure. If you want to study power, study the corporate model. Really fantastic comparison. She finishes the article with the statement that she lives in an elitist society, where the power, and consequently, opportunities are concentrated in the hands of the few.
I am very impressed with the articulate manner the author put her thought into order. The post is very streamlined and very easy to read and understand. Examples are used appropriately, and with cause. She gives the definition of a democracy so that she can compare the US to the ideal model, only to find it is not even close anymore. It is true that we do not live in a democracy. When 40% of the wealth is controlled by 1% of the population, how can we? How can ordinary people rise up and claim that they had an equal shot at the top, when they are shooting for half the pie? How can the average citizen rise up to realize their full potential when they have limited resources at hand? I hear people call the US a republic instead of a democracy, and feel this definition is much more accurate. The country is indeed ran by a small handful of people with extraordinary connections and seemingly endless power. These captains of industry lobby our government into it's own political agenda. And by doing nothing, the American republic lets it happen. No wonder there is so much corruption in the country! If the candidate with the most money usually wins, then all these gigantic businesses would have to do is fund a person whom they wish to be in office, and there you have it! It doesn't help much that people rarely vote, and when they do, they think they only have 2 choices of people on the ballot.
It's indeed a sad day when the people would rather watch American idol, over resisting the sheeping the wolves are trying to put on them. Is it only a matter of time until those at the top stop pretending that people have a vote and just install a military dictatorship? With the massive military budget, it isn't that far fetched anymore. They say history repeats itself. I say, look back at Nazi Germany, and see how it began. It is only a matter of time before the same thing happens to this country. Good post, good argument, good sight.