I just think that people work for who pays them. Very little of D.C. politician's money comes from everyday Americans. I'd argue a true democratic republic isn

I just think that people work for who pays them. Very little of D.C. politician's money comes from everyday Americans. I'd argue a true democratic republic isn't possible alongside capitalism. The rich will always have disproportionate power over elected officials. Whether it's through direct payments, or the ability to influence voters by manufacturing consent (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manufacturing_Consent https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manufacturing_Consent).