Thinking about it in greater depth, it becomes obvious how right Scotty and Buzzard are. Because without them on guard imagine what could happen in the US.
A small minority elite could take over the Government by donating massive funds to politicians for campaigning to the public, putting on grand shows that fool the electorate into voting for their selected men. Then bribing politicians to make sure the laws they want get passed, or when a bad one slips through to look after all the citizens, people cry out against it. Usually supporting the businesses of the elite.
Then getting politicians to run up massive debts for the citizens, their children, grandchildren and maybe even their great grandchildren will have to repay. A massive slice of the debt would be used to fund wars, all supported by the hardware they supply, in countries where the elite's business need to have power or influence.
While letting the public have their toys and illusion of power.
That would never happen in the US, with the highly educated, logical and sensible armed guards looking after the people. So an elite majority don't take over the country.
Not while these guys are on guard.
Problem with sheep is they don't know shit.