Democracy for the Few — Crisis in Perception Deep Dive

In this episode of Crisis in Perception, we examine Democracy for the Few by Michael Parenti.This book challenges the popular belief that the United States operates as a true democracy, arguing instead that political power is consistently concentrated in the hands of wealthy and corporate elites.Key themes include:The class interests embedded in U.S. political institutionsHow money shapes lawmaking and public policyThe structural limits placed on labor, reform, and popular movementsThe role of media and ideology in maintaining elite dominanceWhy inequality persists despite democratic appearancesRather than focusing on political parties or personalities, this Deep Dive explores systemic power — how democracy can exist in form while being hollow in practice.▶ MINI EXPLAINER VERSION👉 https://youtu.be/CXJCw-d90Cg