but also that # was including all congressional, cabinet, state governors, judges etc. The whole power structure in general not 1 specific position
^ While male control actually declines once you move to other parts of the government.
interesting, but again that is only circa the last 40 60ish (jeez i cant believe its 2017) years or so I would assume right?
^ 60 ish years is nearly a quarter of our existence. White males have clearly had a disproportionate amount of control over the course of the US’s history, but that’s hardly unique to the US. I suspect if you look at other predominantly 'white" countries over the same time period, you’ll likely find even more white male control than in the US in most of them.
fair enough, not disagreeing with any of your points. Merely stating the other side of the coin, I can see and understand both sides. Doesnt seem like there is a perfect solution to things like that though
He’s only 1/4 black, so gotta knock that figure down again. 0.825%
60 years is also still under a human lifespan. Tons of people alive lived under segregation even if they were young, and many (especially in the middle of the US) think it wasn’t so bad. I wish we could get a refund on the Louisiana purchase. Worst deal in US history. 