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by andrei_says_ 3626 days ago
> Who is "the Government"? Wait, ain't them the very candidates that you the people vote into offices?

Yes, the very candidates we vote into offices chosen from a menu prepared by the 0.1% of the wealthiest people in the country.

Please see Lessig's TED talk on U.S. Democratic process.

https://www.ted.com/talks/lawrence_lessig_we_the_people_and_...