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Tulsi Gabbard

08/06/24

@ Chris Williamson

The troubling reality is that those who truly run the government are not the elected officials we vote for, but rather a cabal of elites within the Democratic Party, including figures like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, who influence decisions behind the scenes.

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Tulsi Gabbard - Who Actually Runs The US Government?

@ Chris Williamson

Tulsi Gabbard - Who Actually Runs The US Government?

08/06/24

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Tulsi Gabbard

08/06/24

@ Chris Williamson

Our democracy, which is supposed to be of, by, and for the people, struggles to hold leaders accountable when the elected officials are not the ones making the decisions.

Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

We are in an era of anti-establishment politics, and Democrats risk being seen as defenders of the status quo, which could be detrimental in today's political climate.

Peter Thiel

04/02/15

@ Mercatus Center

Democracy and capitalism may not be compatible, and I believe we are not living in a true democracy but rather a representative republic influenced by unelected agencies.

Marc Andreessen

11/27/24

@ PowerfulJRE

The current political realignment in the U.S. resembles the shifts seen in the 1960s, with a growing coalition of diverse groups coming together against an elite structure that has dominated the Democratic Party.

Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

The Democratic Party's obsession with process over outcomes has led to failures in achieving their goals, necessitating a shift in focus to effective governance.

Tulsi Gabbard

08/06/24

@ Chris Williamson

The Democratic Party has shifted significantly from its roots, making it difficult for someone like me, who values freedom and limited government, to feel at home within it.

Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

The iron law of oligarchy suggests that true democracy is rare, as political power tends to concentrate in a small elite, which has been observed throughout history, including in organizations that claim to be democratic.

Noam Chomsky

12/07/18

@ MIT Video Productions

The voices that dominate discussions about world order are typically those of the rich and powerful, while the voices of the marginalized and oppressed are often silenced or ignored.

Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

We should always be cautious of those in power, as they often forget about the everyday person and prioritize their own interests.