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Protesters: Today's 'rioters,' tomorrow's righteous
by w1ld at 11:05 pm EDT, Sep 29, 2011 |
Sure we have problems. But we have a democracy. We get to vote. That's our power, right? Unfortunately, that's not always enough. We know the corporate lobbyists hold disproportionate sway over our elected officials compared with we, the people. For instance, members of the congressional supercommittee charged with reaching a bipartisan deficit reduction solution have received $41 million from the financial sector during their time in Congress. According to a new report by Public Campaign and National People's Action, at least 27 current or former aides to supercommittee members have worked as lobbyists for financial sector interests. |
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RE: Protesters: Today's 'rioters,' tomorrow's righteous
by Decius at 12:10 pm EDT, Sep 30, 2011 |
w1ld wrote:
Sure we have problems. But we have a democracy. We get to vote. That's our power, right? Unfortunately, that's not always enough. We know the corporate lobbyists hold disproportionate sway over our elected officials compared with we, the people. For instance, members of the congressional supercommittee charged with reaching a bipartisan deficit reduction solution have received $41 million from the financial sector during their time in Congress. According to a new report by Public Campaign and National People's Action, at least 27 current or former aides to supercommittee members have worked as lobbyists for financial sector interests.
How do you propose fixing that problem, lady? You need thinktanks not protests! |
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