Elephant in the Room Ep.4 | The Illusion of Democracy | How the rich and powerful manipulate politics

The Illusion of DemocracyMost people in Britain and the US believe that they live in a democracy. However, it is now so easy for rich and powerful people to manipulate politics that ordinary people have little influence over political decisions. On the most important issues, such as war or corporate power, there is little difference between the two major parties. Much decision-making takes place behind-the-scenes. Power is too centralised, there is too much secrecy and almost no accountability.