Goldman Sachs owns both Mitt and Barack so it does not really matter which one wins
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Goldman Sachs owns both Mitt and Barack so it does not really matter which one wins
Kid Rock is a talentless wanker. What's your point, Ben lol?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben
You could be right. But I think Obama is more moderate (albeit just slightly) than Romney.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gouki
It's true though. Political officials serve power systems. And the most dominant power system in our society are corporations. (So, how can we say we have a meaningful democracy in America? I mean, we certainly have elections. But the idea of profound democracy is a joke if, as you say, the big banks own, choose and guide the candidates. Which they do. Remember Paul has said he wouldn't bail the banks out. That's a big no no in the game of politics. Because the powerful financial sector -- Goldman -- will not back Paul or support his candidacy. Why would they? It wouldn't be rational from their perspective.)
And the financial institutions are extremely powerful today. But you can't forget about the oil companies as well -- :)
When Clinton left office he mentioned to David Letterman that oil companies have such a tight grip on the overall economy. And that's why there isn't a free or competitive market with respect to alternative sources of energy. Plus the oil sector is heavily subsidized.
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I used to think he wasn't really one of us until I saw him in blue jeans.
Good find I had NO clue about that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben
I'd say that the answer to that is an unequivocal yes - it's the only reason that he's won everywhere so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben
As much of a friend to Wall Street as Obama has been, no one can touch Romney, who has deeply burrowed himself up the fat-cat asshole as his donor base reveals.
Are you saying the presidency can be bought -- ha ha ha! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by robertlouis
America has been called a plutocracy. Or rule by wealth. Or do we have what corporate raider Charles Hurwitz said: government by the golden rule. The one with the gold (Mitt, Lloyd Blankfein, Jamie Dimon etc.,) makes the rules -- :)
Yes, we have elections. But do we have meaningful and profound democracy?
No. Of course not.
The idea and notion of the majority making the decisions should terrify -- and does -- the ruling elite. Or as C. Wright Mills called them: The Power Elite -- :)