The real reason Obama is not making much progress

Before you can appeal to America's voters you have to appeal to the corporations

So far, Obama has tried to co-opt the corporations into his agenda by ensuring they will profit from any changes, but this inevitably waters down the proposals, often to the point of uselessness. The Cap and Trade legislation before Congress, for example, will barely limit carbon emissions at all because it has been gutted to please the polluters. Full Story »

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by Chris Finnie - Nov. 20, 2009

Hari gives his usual insightful look at the American political system. The one thing I can think of that would have added to it is an exploration of the Supreme Court ruling that established corporate personhood, and opened the door to corporate lobbying. Since this ruling is up for review in the next session of the Court, it would make a worthwhile addition to the story.

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