Time changes everything and we forget

From wikipedia we learn that an oligarchy (from Greek ὀλιγαρχία, oligarkhía[1]) is a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small segment of society distinguished by royalty, wealth, family ties, military control, or religious hegemony.

From the 1950s to the 1980s, the “military-industrial complex” was a necessary evil, shielding us from the possibility of war with the”communist bloc”. Eisenhower correctly predicted that this would lead to a corruption of our government.

Then the cold war ended. AS it happened, the “military-industrial complex” is ever more entrenched. Most ironic, this powerful lobby, before 1941, used to be exclusively tied to the Democratic party. Now they have their tentacles securely locked on the Republicans as well. In fact, since Eisenhower, the Republicans have been the hawks and not the Democrats. Funny how time changes everything. We live in an oligarchic times.

Knowledge is power. How much knowledge do the voters really have? Given the level of education we voters have in this country, its wonderful how we maintain our democracy.

Lastly, I think the reporters at Fox News should be ashamed of themselves. Their recent report about Shirley Sherrod being a racist and getting her wrongly blamed and fired for it is a sham.