[Bernard Marx]

The Republic has been effectively dysfunctional since the 1960s. The majority of people are only just starting to realize that now. The country is run by unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats and judges who are, apparently, powerful enough that our elected leaders can’t touch them.

I agree with all you say except that the majority of people are just starting to realize the situation. I'd change that to "a very small minority." Most simply won't accept the obvious reality.

[Boogieman]

“The Republic has been effectively dysfunctional since the 1960s.”

I’d say you are being about a century too generous in your assessment.