RE: They’re all bought and sold: American democracy belongs to the billionaires now
February 2, 2016 at 4:22 pm
(February 2, 2016 at 4:09 pm)Chad32 Wrote: I think that's the main reason for Bernie's success. People already know this, and he's running specifically without the use of rich money because of it.
I've always really liked Bernie Sanders. I used to listen to him weekly on Thom Harmann's program. He's just an honest, straight-up guy who says what he means.
Oxford university published a paper a while back about the data proving that America is now an Oligarchy. Personally, I think its now moved into a full-blown Plutocracy.
I'll post the link if I find it...the data was fascinating. It showed that despite the fact that overwhelming large groups of America wanted reform on things like gun laws and gay rights...the majority of votes followed the wants of a very small, specific minority.
Although I would never blindly follow any politician, I do believe that Bernie Sanders is probably the best hope of a candidate who will do his job as a public servant and implement the desires of the people instead of the desires of corporations and meglomaniacs.
I'm really hoping he does well...he has my vote.
