As usual, you hit the head right on the nail. There is a fine tradition of wealthy men in virtual rule of our nation, from Cornelius Vanderbilt thru Donald Trump: All generous men of benign temperament and consistent benevolence and virtue..So let Neo-Feudalism begin. But to put a positive spin on things, we should henceforth be known as “serfer” dudes.
Based on the fact that immigration reform — once claimed to be Boehner’s biggest priority — just died in the house; I don’t think we need to worry about a Republican president for the foreseeable future.
You’re right. There are many who prefer to silently and insidiously feed. It’s a poorly developed parasite that outright kills its host. Ever see the John Carpenter movie, “They Live”? What a hoot! but an appropriate allegory to our modern situation. I sometimes wonder …
lopaka almost 10 years ago
I wish I were wealthy enough to start up a store: Politicians r us…… oh! wait, there must be one already.
lonecat almost 10 years ago
So the Capitol building is the capital building?
emptc12 almost 10 years ago
As usual, you hit the head right on the nail. There is a fine tradition of wealthy men in virtual rule of our nation, from Cornelius Vanderbilt thru Donald Trump: All generous men of benign temperament and consistent benevolence and virtue..So let Neo-Feudalism begin. But to put a positive spin on things, we should henceforth be known as “serfer” dudes.
Kip W almost 10 years ago
It’s good that the Supreme Court sent all of us poor slobs under the cornfield. It’s Good!
hippogriff almost 10 years ago
Adrian Snare: Haven’t you heard? Bribery is free speech. And the National Petroleum Radio is conservative; look at what they won’t cover.
echoraven almost 10 years ago
Great idea, but how to you narrow candidates when money removed as an obstacle? (actual curiosity, not being a smart posterior).
ARodney almost 10 years ago
Based on the fact that immigration reform — once claimed to be Boehner’s biggest priority — just died in the house; I don’t think we need to worry about a Republican president for the foreseeable future.
emptc12 almost 10 years ago
You’re right. There are many who prefer to silently and insidiously feed. It’s a poorly developed parasite that outright kills its host. Ever see the John Carpenter movie, “They Live”? What a hoot! but an appropriate allegory to our modern situation. I sometimes wonder …
moosemin almost 10 years ago
If we do not ALL start voting, at every level, then we have surrendered to the money class.
alangwatkins almost 10 years ago
When are they going to stop calling it lobbying and contributing, and start using the correct term: BRIBERY!