America Has Bad Elites

Billionaires, while they contribute to society, aren’t doing enough to justify their spotlights. Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. The Greek historian Herodotus tells us of a seventh-century B.C. man named Deioces, who became the first king of the Medes but faced the most pervasive problem in government: legitimacy. Deioces was not the best of the Medes, and he knew it. To protect his place in society, he established the rule that no one may lay eyes on the king. Joseph Palange is a Cleveland-based writer, concrete worker, and member of the Cleveland Fire Department; his views do not reflect those of the department. More We Think You’d Like