> "Personally, in my neighborhood (median income of $28,368 - far from rich), I can buy rambutan. I can't buy politicians." Have you tried? Influence with your

> "Personally, in my neighborhood (median income of $28,368 - far from rich), I can buy rambutan. I can't buy politicians." Have you tried? Influence with your local politicians may be much cheaper than you assume. The guy running for city council and projected to win may be broke.