[TheForge] YAK- who really runs the country

[Andy Vida]

Ries Niemi wrote:
> 
> My point about old George the first (Washington that is) is that it is
> a curious coincidence that our rulers always end up being rich guys. I
> am not in any way impugning George Washingtons patriotism or moral
> fiber- but he had the $5000 to give to the troops. The guys who didnt,
> somehow, never ended up President.

	Money is an instrument of material power.  To me it only follows
	that money would be a major factor in the acquisition of political
	power, given the structure of "the system".
> 
> And as far as the breakdown of congressmen goes- its interesting that
> all of the veterans in there dont count as "military guys" but somebody
> who has a law degree, but doesnt work as a lawyer is counted as a
> "lawyer".
> 
> Being a lawyer is not enough to get you elected to congress. You have
> to be a rich lawyer.

	Or on he string of an entity with money and influence.