We have been for most of a century, people are just beginning to notice, because they have became so blatant in their disdain for the serfs.
I think the notice-factor really was created by the internet. Once the newspapers and news channels were pushed to the side, and you could post updates to millions....there was no filter to stop the relay of information. Once some mayor has accomplished some corrupt act....you can post the information and half of town’s population know about the episode within seven days. It used to take years for the word to get out.
I think this has also pushed the creativity scale....to figure out ways to sneak around and accomplish stupid things.