Quote by Florence King

Chinks in America's egalitarian armor are not hard to find. Democracy is the fig leaf of elitism.

Chinks in America's egalitarian armor are not hard to find.

Summary

This quote suggests that despite the perception of America being a country of equal opportunities and democracy, there are undeniable flaws that reveal a more elitist reality. The phrase "fig leaf" implies that democracy serves as a disguise or a flimsy cover-up for the existence of an elite ruling class. In other words, even though America claims to prioritize equal rights for all, there are visible cracks that expose the underlying inequalities and elitism within the system.

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