Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Saturday 26 June 2021
Abigail Disney: Dynasties Are Very Bad for Democracy | Amanpour and Company
Jun 25, 2021 • Philanthropist and filmmaker Abigail Disney, worth an estimated $120 million, has dedicated her life to redistributing her wealth, giving away more than half that amount. She explains why in an op-ed in The Atlantic entitled “I Was Taught from a Very Young Age to Protect My Dynastic Wealth.” Disney speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about fair taxes for the rich, and the lasting influence of her famous grandfather. Originally aired on June 24, 2021
