[icehog3]

Originally Posted by alfredo_buscatti

Exactly! It is heartbreaking, what goes on in the poor nations with corrupt governments. In my mind, however, what goes on in these countries is not that different from what goes on in the US. Presidents and others with political power, are screened by the rich, and they ensure that no one is elected who won't keep them rich. Then these approved pols are served up to the electorate.

In third world countries the worldwide plutocracy is just more blatant.

And, we're done here.