I agree with that so much

@OwlInASack The two big reasons why the US has so little progressive government is all the money in politics, esp. at the federal level, and the corruption that comes with all that legalized bribery. The other reason is all the concentrated ownership of the mass media, almost all of which is corporate-owned and naturally supports only corporate-backed politicians and the agenda that corporate America wants. We technically have the right to vote, but as long as Americans who do vote keep voting within the duopoly, we will only get the policies the corporatists want.

@TomMcGiverin I could not agree more. Taking money out of politics is not only important, it's essential if a true democracy is to flourish.

@TomMcGiverin, @OwlInASack When you look at the countries with low levels of corruption you find money is taken out of politics and social democracy takes hold because it's about sharing the benefits of economic success for everyone, not just the rich.