"Leaders symbolize what the country stands for. As corruption becomes routine in Washington ...

[marmar]

... in both parties, it trickles down as a corrupting influence in everyone's lives... Democracy is the ultimate casualty, and the sapping of democratic life is the most serious contribution of corporate ascendancy to our spiritual decline. As democracy ebbs, Americans retreat into private cocoons, feeling helpless to make a difference... In a democracy, civic participation and the belief in one's ability to contribute to the common good is the most important guarantor of public morality. When that belief fades, so too does the vision of the common good itself."

- Charles Derber, from "Corporation Nation"

[Trillo]

1. That quote is worth a recommend! n/t

[JDPriestly]

2. Corruption -- never more widespread in the U.S. than today

I'm supporting Edwards in the hope that he will at least decrease the level of corruption in the government.

[marmar]

3. "Corruption -- never more widespread in the U.S. than today"

Ain't that the gospel truth!!