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Originally Posted by proof-hunter
Have you heard of The iron law of oligarchy?
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This law holds in pluralistic republics like the US as well. The people who have the most influence in the various interest groups that they head up for the people they represent have the most voice in public policy because they are the most active in making themselves heard. Anyone can do this if they are sufficiently motivated, just write your congressman a letter and you can be heard. You are a voter, they will listen, and, no, you do not have to buy them out.