The Money Party - The Essence of our Political Troubles  Michael
Collins Originally published in "Scoop” Independent News on
September 30, 2007    This is not a conspiracy theory. There are
no secret societies or sinister operators. This party is up
front and in your face. Just follow the money. One percent of
Americans hold 33% of the nation’s wealth. The top 10% hold 72%
of the total wealth. The bottom 40% of Americans control only
0.3% (three tenths of one percent). And that was before “pay day
loans.”  The story is as old as civilization but the stakes have
never been higher than they are right now.  In every campaign
for major office, the party passes out money and buys candidates
from both parties. Thanks to the candidates who get elected,
this pay to play system remains perfectly legal. Those elected
get luxury trips, sweet jobs for family members, and more
campaign contributions for the next round of elections. What
they do is perfectly legal even though it looks like bribery.
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