The toxic
impact of lobbyists on politics and society is
highlighted in another powerful piece by
American commentator , Jim
Hightower, in the not for profit NationofChange website . His opinion piece opens ...
Imagine a bold headline
blaring, "An Army of 1,500 Lobbyists Swarms Capitol Hill."But that wouldn't be news, since it happens every day.
In fact, an occupying army of Gucci-clad
corporate lobbyists is permanently encamped in Washington, numbering not a mere 1,500 — but more than 12,000. Yes, that
works out to nearly 22 lobbyists for every member of the House and Senate, and
they come armed with explosive levels of campaign cash to keep lawmakers toeing
the corporate line.
It goes on to say that the public is rising up against these lobbyists and their powerful vested interest
bosses . For an illuminating read
see http://www.nationofchange.org/corporate-lobbyists-challenged-growing-populist-lobby-1399471628.
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