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#1567 How to Sell an Immoral Economic System to the Masses (Throwback)

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

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The Powell Memo and Its Aftermath

This chapter explores the transformative effects of the Powell Memo on corporate politics and lobbying, showcasing how it fostered a powerful corporate influence in legislative processes. It also discusses the Republican Party's ideological evolution since the Reagan era and highlights the growing public resistance against corporate dominance through movements advocating for antitrust measures and campaign finance reform.

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