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SamKnause

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5. I am well aware of who controls the government.

Reply to Triana (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 08:49 PM

Sep 2014

The 99% have no say at all.

That does not change my statement in anyway.

The corrupt government that we have had for decades allows the corporations to control this country.

All branches cater to the whims of corporations.

Lobbyist are writing the legislation.

Lobbyist interview the staff for politicians.

Until the politicians clean up their acts I see no way to solve this dilemma.

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"It’s the private sector, not government, which is causing our country’s healthcare problems." [View all] Triana Sep 2014 OP

It is the private sector that SamKnause Sep 2014 #1

Who controls the government now? It used to be 'we the people' Triana Sep 2014 #3

I am well aware of who controls the government. SamKnause Sep 2014 #5

The strangest thing is Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #2

Their "ideas" have at best been proven unworkable pretty much everywhere. Triana Sep 2014 #4

The private sector is a problem because those running corporations are often greedy, callous people. Hoyt Sep 2014 #6