Thomas Pogge - I think that many citizens understand how our system works, or rather, fail

I think that many citizens understand how our system works, or rather, fails to work, for structural reasons. But who has the capacity and the incentives to bring change? The banks and other corporations love the system because it allows them to buy legislation that serves their own interests even at the expense of the vast majority of citizens. Incumbent politicians love the system because it allows them to raise millions of dollars toward defending their seats.

- Thomas Pogge

source: Source: www.truth-out.org

topic: Thinking, Majority, Dollars, Incumbents