Jimmy Carter: America is an Oligarchy

[RetiredWisFighter]

http://www.rollingstone.com/politic...chy-with-unlimited-political-bribery-20150731

An oligarchy with unlimited political bribery" resulting in "nominations for president or to elect the president."

"The same thing applies to governors and U.S. senators and congress members," Carter said. "So now we've just seen a complete subversion of our political system as a payoff to major contributors, who want and expect and sometimes get favors for themselves after the election's over."

The man speaks truth

 

[OldGoat]

http://www.rollingstone.com/politic...chy-with-unlimited-political-bribery-20150731


The man speaks truth

And how did the media corporations not have this power in the past?

 

[GriftyMcGrift]

And how did the media corporations not have this power in the past?

so you didnt read the linked article or you are being intentionally coy?

hes referring specifically to the supreme court ruling giving donors more power(which he was asked about)

 

[Perfidious]

Why does Jimmy hate America?

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

People didn't heed Eisenhower. What makes Jimmy special?

 

[IDL]

It's true, but it is far worse than just bribes.

 

[7437]

People not a controversial statement at this point.

 

[Madmick]

People not a controversial statement at this point.

It is when truly intelligent people like Carter who aren't zealously anti-government anti-media anti-wealthy anti-anybodyelsehavinganymodicumofpower say it.

 

[Sunni and Shia]

It is when truly intelligent people like Carter who aren't zealously anti-government anti-media anti-wealthy anti-anybodyelsehavinganymodicumofpower say it.

It is indeed. He's a big thinker too and has held the highest office. Quite a statement by a man who is not just trying to bait and gain popularity

 

[RightKnee]

the lobbies and political donors control america. the israeli lobby being the most powerful.

 

[Thai Otoshi]

He's telling me something I've known for years, but good on him. He literally has nothing to gain by saying that.

 

[Anung Un Rama]

i think Jimmy just endorsed Bernie Sanders.

 

[Thai Otoshi]

Jimmy feels the Bern!

 

[Gervinho]

Isnt Carter anti semit and the man who almost ruined the US single handed?

 

[Jack V Savage]

i think Jimmy just endorsed Bernie Sanders.

Or Clinton.

Isnt Carter anti semit and the man who almost ruined the US single handed?

In what way did he "almost ruin the U.S."?

 

[Anung Un Rama]

Or Clinton.

Good one Jack.

 

[IDL]

Or Clinton.

lost

 

[Phanuel]

Accurate statement.

 

[Jack V Savage]

Good one Jack.

Typically smart, substance-filled response, Anung.

Carter (in the very short piece):

"Somebody’s who's already in Congress has a lot more to sell to an avid contributor than somebody who's just a challenger."

 

[D3thr0n3d K1ng]

Captain Obvious