The real masters of the universe: The astounding influence lawyers have on U.S. government and polic

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2. If this article fails, it is that it doesn't include the lawyers who

are never elected that still affect our political system. Imagine what they can do providing opinions to ignorant local or state officials, giving them only the information they need to reach a desired objective.

I had one watchdog tell me that a local rainmaker lawyer would pass on money to select individuals with the intention of having them donate to desired candidates, or worse, fund a lawsuit that would benefit the city.

So, in sum, lawyers aren't God, anymore than doctors. They just think they are and unfortunately, people still believe that all of them follow ethical standards.