I agree with mills that the group of power elites does have a large influence on policy making in america. as mills states" some men come to occupy positions in american society from which they can look down upon, so to speak , and by their decisions mightily affect, the everyday wolds of ordinary men and women. " he means that these people who are in such positions make important decisions that do impact everyday Americans, and most of the time they do not realize what they are really doing, because they do not live normal american lives the most of the population. also these celebrities and CEO's do have enough money to influence policy making but they are not in the position to actually make policy. all in all money does not equal power, but money equals influence.