Wealth and Power

Readers of my blogs will know that I am not enamoured with Democratic governance as practised in the UK today.
We have seen that once in power, leaders are adapting a more oligarchical approach, ignoring the Cabinet and relying on the chosen few in a 'sofa' conspiracy to formulate policy.

I take comfort that Professor Anthony O'Hear of the University of Buckingham, writing in the 'Fortnightly Review seems to share some of my worries but is able to explain it far better than me.

Click on the link below for his article:

http://fortnightlyreview.co.uk/2011/03/prince-andrew-or-president-adams/