This article (via Manan Shukla) in Vanity Fair describes the politics in Washington that make it very difficult for competent individuals with a concern for the public interest to be put in a position to serve the public interest. The major reason is that the oligarchy that funds political campaigns does not recognize the concept of public interest. For them there is no such thing as a body public. There are only individuals seeking to maximize their self interest and they are the winners.
Most of you are probably familiar with this story but it is worth reading this article in order to learn more about the kind of person who should be one of our government leaders. Elizabeth Warren is a real American hero. She should be the model for the rest of us.
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