Corruption Hijacks Democracy
The Young Turks
Beware the Illusion of Democracy
The ongoing crisis of democracy is primarily fueled by the overwhelming influence of corporate money in politics. Despite the rhetoric surrounding the need to 'save democracy,' these discussions often happen at venues supported by powerful, anti-democratic corporate interests. This corporate takeover undermines the fundamental principles of democracy, particularly the equitable distribution of power signified by the one person, one vote principle. The systemic nature of this issue has been developing over the past 50 years, manifesting as anonymous donations and dark money, which ultimately erode genuine democratic practices and create a facade of democracy.
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