Sadly this is not a surprise.
What, isn't that the step before fascism?
In a Plutocracy the corporations own the government. In Fascism they also own the military/police.
@Wangobango3 Thank goodness that could never happen nowadays!
Perhaps also a kleptocracy as well. Country for the rich, and elite.
So what's the cure? International Election Monitoring would be a good start. Open season on lobbyists would be another.
I've known that, and taught others the same, for a very long time.
That is what it is when the power is controled by corporations that are owned by the Few.