(Video) In an era when special interests funnel huge amounts of money into our government—driven by shifts in campaign-finance rules and brought to new levels by the Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission—trust in our government has reached an all-time low. More than ever before, Americans believe that money buys results in Congress, and that business interests wield control over our legislature. Full Story »
Posted by Doug Greer
The video is long and could use some editing. The general diagnosis of the enormous problems that confront us today is, i believe, accurate. However, i don't find the speaker offering constructive solutions.
I am finding some "contrived balance" in the video that contradicts Lessig's claim of what needs to be done. First, he states that he was once a believer in Reagan's policies and without refuting any of the policies the former president espoused, he goes on to tell us we should all "keep our principles" and find common ground. Well, this may be possible with someone like Ron Paul, but Reagan?...and his present day disciples? How can you find common ground with people that pull ... More »
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