Photo of 19th Century Robber Barons wearing top hats. Plutocracy A plutocracy or plutarchy is a society that is ruled or controlled by people of great wealth or income. The first known use of the term in English dates from 1631. Unlike most political systems, plutocracy is not rooted in any established political philosophy.

Monetization of politics in ANY country negatively affects polity. It’s NOT a democracy, it’s plutocracy! Make Bribery ILLEGAL Again— #MaBIA! Ban ALL Foreign lobbying! #AbolishCitizensUnited #RegisterAIPAC #FARA