Quote by Paul Wellstone

The American polity is infected with a serious imbalance of power between elites and masses, a power which is the principal threat to our democracy.

The American polity is infected with a serious imbalance of

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This quote suggests that there is a significant disparity in power between the elites (wealthy or influential individuals) and the masses (average citizens) within the American political system. This imbalance of power is seen as the main danger to the democratic process. It implies that elites possess excessive influence and control over political decisions, potentially undermining the representation and interests of the majority. The quote highlights the potential erosion of democracy that can occur when power is concentrated in the hands of a few rather than being dispersed among the population.

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