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Originally Posted by IllTestYourGirls
Until we elect a non-corporatist this will never end. And even then it is doubtful that it will end for a long time.
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The president is only elected for 4 to 8 years.
Our current system of corruption is much stronger than any one single person.
Even if Obama (or anyone) really wants to fix the broken system going in, they are quickly told how things are really going to play out, and within weeks they are whistling a different tune.
The bottom line is that the "people" no longer effect or direct the government at all. If a bunch of people want to donate $25 or $50 each, towards the potential candidate of their choice, how much influence are they getting when corporations can donate $millions to get their way instead?
We need to restart this system...