[bladelessninja2]

> Maybe it's not that the government doesn't have power, but more like the government's power has become a tool for the rich and their corporations due to their larger influence.

That's why you need to reduce government power. Socialism do the opposite.

> Why is this true? Anyone could state the opposite without proof: that corrupted companies are more effective and thrive.

It's the definition of corruption: you gain personal benefits in cost of organization you work in. Why would I prove the definition?

> Their outsized wealth owns things that does that for them.

Yeah... everything just happens on its own. Surely no one ever bankrupted by investing in stocks.