A Brief History Lesson
How corporations overthrow governments
The history in this brief video is accurate. Can we internalize the message and take action ? What would that action look like ?
Tom Paine would approve this message. His 8 LETTERS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES were prophetic on this topic.
"And were America, instead of becoming an example to the Old World of good and moral government and civil manners, or, if they like it better, of gentlemanly conduct toward other nations, to set up the character of ruffian, that of word and blow, and the blow first, and thereby give the example of pulling down the little that civilization has gained upon barbarism, her independence, instead of being an honor and a blessing, would become a curse upon the world and upon herself."
Thomas Paine, To the Citizens of the United States VI, 1802-1806.
Ken, here is what I posted to the video:
There is only one means of reducing the influence of corporations on our politics. This is to replace the election of legislators at all levels with selection by lottery. Anyone willing to serve in a legislative position would first complete a program in civics and pass an examination to determine competency. Their name would then go into the lottery. When the term of existing legislators expire, someone new would be drawn and serve for one term. Think about it. No elections. No campaigns. No need for fund-raising. No undue influence from corporate lobbyists. A chance for actual democracy that serves the public good rather than the corporate interests.
Ed Dodson