> The 'needs' of the government aren't determined by the rich but rather the imbeciles elected by the masses Your understanding of the elections in the US is

> The 'needs' of the government aren't determined by the rich but rather the imbeciles elected by the masses Your understanding of the elections in the US is hopelessly naive, especially after Citizens United opened the floodgates for unlimited, anonymous donations to political campaigns. Politicians do the bidding of the people who give them the most money. Elections are typically between two candidates who wear colors of different gangs, but have been paid off by the same companies. Voting forces a choice between candidates; donating and lobbying allows the rich to get their policies in place regardless of who wins.