Canvasback,

You're right! Kennedys, Bushes and Clintons are all elite birthright families. In fact in some senses, theres more honestly to the royal system of patronage because its laid out on the table. The elites in the power in the U.S. - often enrich themselves behind the scenes. This is far more insidious, because it means the true power players are often not the players visible on the field.

No argument from me that no system is perfect.

- Nudge