“We’ve become, now, an oligarchy instead of a democracy. I think that’s been the worst damage to the basic moral and ethical standards of the American political system that I’ve ever seen in my life.” — Jimmy Carter
Carter is correct, but he’s mistaken in thinking this shift is recent. The U.S. has functioned as an oligarchy—or at least a system heavily influenced by elites—since its founding. While democracy exists in form, real power has always remained in the hands of a select few.
Both political parties are controlled by this oligarchy, ensuring that no matter who wins elections, elite interests remain protected. Key moments in history—such as the rise of industrial monopolies in the Gilded Age, the emergence of the military-industrial complex post-WWII, and corporate political financing after Citizens United—have only reinforced elite dominance.
A 2014 study by political scientists Martin Gilens and Benjamin Page confirmed what many suspected: economic elites and organized interest groups have a disproportionate influence on policy decisions, while the average citizen has little to no independent impact.
This is not unique to the U.S. In so-called Western democracies, economic elites, corporate interests, and lobbying groups shape policy far more than voters. Elections provide the illusion of choice, but systemic barriers—gerrymandering, media manipulation, and corporate-funded campaigns—ensure power remains concentrated.
In authoritarian regimes, power is simply centralized in ruling parties, military leaders, or dictators. These systems don’t claim to be democratic, but they justify elite rule under the guise of stability, economic growth, or ideological purity.
What does this mean? The elites who collaborate exert influence and control, not just over America, but over the ENTIRE WORLD.
In short, we are still ruled by elites and royals—monarchies exist, just in a different form.
What can the average citizen do?
Your vote alone won’t change the system—but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t vote. Go for it. Just recognize that it’s a drop in the bucket. Instead, focus on what you can control: your personal growth, contentment, meditation, and the law of attraction. True freedom comes not from external politics but from mastering your own reality.
The ruling elite maintain control through shock and awe tactics—fear, division, and manufactured crises, keeping the masses in a reactive, disempowered state. By bombarding people with political drama, media sensationalism, and social unrest, they divert attention away from deeper reflection and independent thought, ensuring that power remains in their hands.
But history’s greatest masters—Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Lao Tzu, Yogananda, and others—offered the ultimate antidote: inner mastery and spiritual sovereignty. They showed that true freedom isn’t won through external battles but by transcending illusion (maya), mastering the mind, and aligning with universal truth. Through deep meditation, stillness, and unwavering peace, they dissolved fear, neutralized manipulation, and became untouchable by worldly forces.
The real revolution is spiritual—not political. The oligarchy wants you to doubt your divine power and depend on their system. Break free—you’re a creator, not a victim. When you awaken to your divine nature, external control loses its grip. By turning inward, cultivating peace, and embracing spiritual practices, you transcend the limitations of the material world. As Yogananda taught, “Be calmly active and actively calm.” True transformation begins within. When you raise your consciousness, you naturally uplift those around you.
Rather than getting lost in external struggles, focus on inner mastery. Attune yourself to divine wisdom, and your actions will flow effortlessly in alignment with truth. As Ramana Maharshi said, “Your own Self-Realization is the greatest service you can render the world.” The more you connect with the higher reality within, the less control the external world has over you. In this state, your very presence becomes a force of transformation—far beyond the reach of any political system.
Man’s will is powerless to interfere with God’s will. God’s will is now done in my mind, body and affairs.— Florence Scovel Shinn
“Through the stillness of meditation, you awaken the infinite power within, a force so profound that fear ceases to exist. In the silence of your soul, no calamity can touch you, for you are rooted in an unshakable peace.” – See Paramahansa Yogananda
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