Quote Originally Posted by kygorski View Post
Voting, we ALL assume that majority rules. not in government. Jefferson for saw that at the beginning. The " unwashed" should never be given control because of numbers. So we had half citizens and quarter citizens and whole, this was based on wealth. Its hard to argue that point. hy should a wealthy refined gentlemen dirty his hands fighting for independence, we'll hire or induct someone to do it. A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since, and a lot of " common blood" has also flowed. We were told its the American way, one man, one vote. hen the supreme court started to remedy the bill of rights. Now a billionaire can "vote" with his wallet, for who knows how many times. So can I but my measly 10 bucks don't go very far.So we are now a plutocracy,its about time they admitted it.
Sad to say, but I feel you are correct. This country is not governed by the people, for the people, it is governed by campaign donations, big business and a flawed, two-party system.