As it sits now, the mess of healthcare in the US has left the average citizen shell-shocked from a series of ongoing abuses designed into the current system. Many have come to see a true solution as beyond reach.
American Corruption articles on Democracy Chronicles
American corruption here involves more blatant uses of money politics to corrode democracy. Forms of corruption obviously vary, but include government related bribery, extortion, cronyism, and embezzlement. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics or our articles on Worldwide Corruption.
Trump Wants to Ban Flipping, Just Like a Mob Boss
So all consuming is his ego and need to protect himself that he would alter our laws, regardless of the consequences.This is so blatant and in the open, it boggles the mind to those of us not caught under his spell.
The Pursuit Of Happiness Versus Lies, Fraud And Corruption
Can’t we just figure out that it would be better to just be honest, admit our human frailties, become a sex positive nation, embrace enthusiastic yes, and understand the “Pursuit of Happiness” clearly includes sex, and move on?
Court Intervenes In 50th Congressional District California Runoff
California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter and wife are under investigation by FBI on charges of diverting campaign funds as America’s courts continue to play their role in the country’s democracy.
Ukraine, Russia, and Trump: Jury Gets Manafort Case
The fate of President Donald Trump’s former campaign chief Paul Manafort is in the hands of the jury. Deliberations will start on Thursday.
The Philosophy Behind the Wall Street Cabal of Greed
The problem with America is Wall Street-style heartless capitalism where the guys at the top love only money, worship greed, and don’t care how it affects you and I. That’s just the way it is. Profit without conscience is the credo.
Woodward and Bernstein Still Atop the News, Long After Watergate
More than 40 years after they became the world’s most famous journalism duo, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein are still making news.
Where Are The Civil Rights Leaders?
I deeply respect and acknowledge what Black Lives Matter is doing. They are current to the cause. God bless them. They are the only voices out there that are really in the thick of it and trying to bring justice to the underserved.
Foxconn Comes to America. But Who’s Being Conned?
How come hedge fund managers and people who get paid in stocks only pay 20% while everybody else make less money and have to pay almost double that tax percentage? Our tax system is actually very regressive.
Mitch McConnell Was Chased Out Of A Restaurant. Sorry Not Sorry
Hey Mitch, now you know it doesn’t feel so good being chased and yelled at by people. That’s exactly what Americans have been going through thanks to Mitch’s anti-poor political agenda.