"we're an Oligarchy and it's getting worse."

by ziggy Sat May 22, 2010 10:36 pm

Sen. Sanders: "Whether it is in banking, these guys have huge amounts of money, and the situation gets worse with the recent Citizens United Supreme Court decision, and anyone who stands up to the big money interests can expect a huge amount of 30 second ads against them. That's the reality. Are we a Democracy, or are we an Oligarchy where the very powerful special interests exert enormous influence over our Government?"

Ratigan: "What's your answer to that question?"

Sen. Sanders: "I think we're an Oligarchy and I think it's getting worse."

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/5/22/162910/330

by Aaron Sat May 22, 2010 11:46 pm

Citizen United is less then 6 months old. Corporations have owned Washington for over 100 years. This decision is not turning our country into an anythwas alring it already wasn't long before January, 2010.

by Keli Sun May 23, 2010 5:20 am

ziggy wrote:
Sen. Sanders: "Whether it is in banking, these guys have huge amounts of money, and the situation gets worse with the recent Citizens United Supreme Court decision, and anyone who stands up to the big money interests can expect a huge amount of 30 second ads against them. That's the reality. Are we a Democracy, or are we an Oligarchy where the very powerful special interests exert enormous influence over our Government?"

Ratigan: "What's your answer to that question?"

Sen. Sanders: "I think we're an Oligarchy and I think it's getting worse."

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/5/22/162910/330

I partially agree with you. I don't know if you are an oligarchy or not, Ziggy; but, you are getting worse.

by ziggy Sun May 23, 2010 12:12 pm

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