Billionaires Are Playing Monopoly with Democracy—And We're Losing

Ever get the feeling the billionaires in this country think they're playing Monopoly, only they already own Park Place and Boardwalk, and we're left struggling on Baltic Avenue? Well, welcome to America in 2025, where a handful of ultra-rich folks don’t just influence politics—they practically own it. Policies are crafted to consolidate their wealth and power, while the rest of us wonder if the dice are loaded.

Remember when there were actual laws to stop corporations from taking advantage of regular folks? Good times. These days, consumer protections are vanishing faster than cookies at a bake sale. While billionaires complain about too much regulation (like someone protesting about too many lifeguards at a shark-infested beach), average Americans pay the price, literally.

Here’s the kicker: the billionaires aren’t just after our money—they’re after our democracy. To them, the Constitution is like the user agreement you blindly accept on every new app: something you skim but never actually read. And we’ve let them get away with it far too long.

Turns out the one thing billionaires fear more than taxes is you. Yes, you, showing up at town halls, community meetings, and school boards. Local action isn't just effective—it's powerful. Billionaires may own media channels, but they don’t own your voice or your vote.

Democracy isn’t something you watch passively; it's something you actively defend. Billionaires and powerful interests count on your disengagement. Don’t give them the satisfaction. Hold leaders accountable by staying informed, voting, and making noise whenever rights and fairness are unde

Imagine if billionaires tossed just two cents of every dollar they make above their 50th million back into society. That pocket change alone could fund universal healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Remind me again why this is controversial? Oh right—because billionaires are allergic to sharing.

Politics isn’t just a game—it shapes our lives. Healthcare, education, wages, housing—they’re all on the line. This isn't abstract: it’s about your neighbor, your kids, your future. Billionaires will be fine either way, but what about everyone else?

Here’s the secret: billionaires fear solidarity more than anything else. When we stand together, our power multiplies. It might sound cheesy, but it’s true: united communities can’t be bought, bullied, or silenced.

So let's take back democracy. They may think they own the game, but guess what? The board belongs to us—all of us. And it's high time we reminded them of that. Solidarity isn't just our strength; it’s our strategy. Let's flip this board and rewrite the rules.