Indeed, this is even outlined in the infamous Powell memo: "Business must learn the lesson ... that political power is necessary; that such power must be assidu

Indeed, this is even outlined in the infamous Powell memo: "Business must learn the lesson ... that political power is necessary; that such power must be assiduously cultivated; and that when necessary, it must be used aggressively and with determination—without embarrassment and without the reluctance which has been so characteristic of American business." [1] [1] http://billmoyers.com/content/the-powell-memo-a-call-to-arms-for-corporations/ http://billmoyers.com/content/the-powell-memo-a-call-to-arms...