One of my favourite things to challenge when talking politics with people is the idea that we live in a democratic society. Sure we vote occasionally, but do you vote for your landlord? Your boss? The cops on your block? These are the people that hold power over you.
@Aleums Yes we do because "democratic society" means "voting occasionally". Look it up in a dictionary.
@jautero I'm actually working off Siddon's definition, which has been widely accepted for the past two decades. I suggest looking that one up