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It would be aristocracy if you had to be born into it. Now, I'll admit that the US system of mostly only very rich people getting access to top universities is
by Tainnor 2y ago
It would be aristocracy if you had to be born into it.
Now, I'll admit that the US system of mostly only very rich people getting access to top universities is not exactly fair - but you can in principle become a politician no matter your background.
I don't think it's crazy to assume that qualifications matter. And most of the US's best presidents (such as Lincoln, both Roosevelts etc.) were highly educated and had had political careers before.
- bilvar 2y agoErr no. Let me educate you a bit. The word aristocracy is an ancient Greek word that means “Rule of the most capable/best”.
- Tainnor 2y agoI'm aware, having taken Ancient Greek in high school, thank you very much. Meanings shift. An aristocracy is not a meritocracy and is mostly distinguished by its reliance on social status instead of actual merit. See e.g.: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/aristocracy https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/aristocr...
- bilvar 2y agoI’m Greek so I’m using the actual meaning of the word, not the one produced by Western hegemony.
- thfuran 2y agoBut we're speaking English.
- fuzzfactor 2y agoI know what you mean, we've come a long way from "Honest Abe" to "Dishonest Don" :\