Do We Live Under an Oligarchy?

Interesting read here about how the group to benefit handsomely amidst the current economic woes is Congress. They fulfill my daily desire for interesting infographics by actually breaking down where pols sit in terms of income.

How might this influence policy? How might this fact depress political participation and increase cynicism about our political culture? And, maybe most importantly of all, what reforms might we need to have the Congress better reflect the United States as a whole, and not just the upper class? Things to think about.