Big Money Economics-America's #1 Political Concern

This was an excellently compose, straightforward article. The fact that Americans in any pole would suggest that economics are even in the same ballpark with the war is atrocious. It is hard at this time to imagine how our generation will be perceived by those that follow us after re-electing a war mongering oil tycoon as our leader. We have started illegal wars in foreign lands, displayed an utter disregard for the environment and managed to destroy our economy all at the same time. Now we can only hope for change.

Until we have a change in these specific policies we will continue to see our elected officials influenced by corporations.

Since corporations cannot contribute to politicians' electoral campaigns under federal election laws and individuals may contribute no more than $4,400.00 per cycle are you suggesting that citizens who work for corporations be barred from contributing?

Very interesting article. I read this on the heels of this article stating that the war is the most important issue. Of course, the Iraq article was written by an non-US citizen so it is just his opinion. But it is the opinion of the previous Prime Minister of Singapore so I assume he knows something about the situation.

It is very interesting to see who these corporations are donating the most money to. It could be interpreted two ways. First, that those who receive the highest donations are those who are going to owe these Corporations the most favors. Second, especially considering that many of the corporations listed are financial and insurance related, that those who receive the highest donations are those in whom these corporations have the most faith will steer the economy in the right direction.

Hot topics rarely capture public attention for more than 6 months, even if the underlying topic remains important. Issue is that humans get tired of worrying about the same thing for a long time, get used to it, and they prefer something more visionary, less old to be told.

I am quite sure that in autumn, the topics will have altered to "takeover of America by foreign interests" and "immigration" and "criminality and guns". Things that are related to the economic meltdown, but already mentally a step beyond, dealing with secondary effects. The primary issue itself will already be blinded out.