The biggest lobbyists and influencers in Washington are the financial industry and labor unions. if you are worried about corrupting influences in Washington, you should start there.
I can certainly see how the finance industry has made its needs known, and seen those needs responded to by our Congressional swine herd. Having a bit of trouble seeing the iron fist of Big Labor bending Congress to its will. Perhaps you will point out these massive victories?
The biggest lobbyists and influencers in Washington are industry, period. The US Chamber of Commerce outspends the next three largest lobbying groups combined, none of which is a union.
The Oil Bonanza of the Last 100 Years.
1910-2010.
Oil was forever obtainable in increasing supplies. Suddenly, the increase was cut off.
Oil was available only in constant supplies.
Then, later, as predicted, oil will be available only in decreasing supplies.
My point is that oil has little to nothing to do with abortion, civil rights, the current employment problem, and most other big issues out there.
Yah sure… except for the continuation of civilization as we know it. :rolleyes: Other than that, no prob.