The article discusses the intersection of political power, money, and governance, arguing that when financial interests dominate politics, votes lose significance. It presents a critical view of figures like Trump and Musk, suggesting their actions lead to government inefficiency and layoffs in essential services like the IRS. The author highlights the shift towards privatization, claiming that critical public functions suffer while the wealthy benefit. Ultimately, this leads to a fractured society with increasing inequality, where essential services for the public good are compromised.
Political power boils down to two things: votes and money. But when money buys presidents, senators and judges, votes are merely the sales receipts.
One of the diabolical features of an anti-state state like our current regime is its ability to turn acts of resistance against the state against themselves.
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