If oligarchy/corporatocracy is so bad then why is true democracy any better?

[Hardkill]

Yes, corporate interests and wealthy elites have greatly undermined our democracy and have played a major role in killing many good bills that would have improved our society in countless ways.

However, too many people are too stupid, too uninformed, too disengaged, and too easily manipulated to elect the right leaders.

Corporate elites are smarter than most people, so why not let them govern alongside political elites on behalf of the people?

I’m not really saying that we should allow an oligarchy or corporatocracy to rule over the people. I’m raising this point to invite a response and to probe whether true democracy is really what is best for the country.

 

Edited 4 hours ago by Hardkill

[aurum]

40 minutes ago, Hardkill said:

Corporate elites are smarter than most people, so why not let them govern alongside political elites on behalf of the people?

In practice, they do.

But in theory, they shouldn't because corporate interests are private.

The point of the government is to be an overseer of private activity. Government needs to remain uncorrupted by corporate interests for this to happen.