Actually the coalition of City States currently rules America.
City States exist because of the gullible Black population that provides the necessary margin
Like ancient Greece, "City States". Very well put, bert. I had not thought of the degeneration of the American Republic in those terms before, but it's a very apropos description.
Except unlike Greece, where the City States were often in conflict with each other, our City States form a "coalition" of Leftists who are in constant conflict with the rest of the country.
Thank you for your post. Most thought-provoking.