It's the American Way Folks...

In an editorial column in the New York Times, op/ed writer David Brooks makes some very absurd accusations. His belief? In the political world, money does not equal power. Although, it is honorable that he is trying to keep the "respect the country" morale alive, and the "our country is not corrupt" idea in our heads, it is simply not the case. In this day and age, money can buy you just about everything, its a sad sad truth.

Brooks believes that there is "no real evidence" to support the fact that the amount spent on a campaign equals the amount of benefit said campaign enjoys. I however largely disagree. For example, the Obama campaign. Obama's nation-wide success was largely due to his outreach to the community, and his ability to utilize every communication device possible. He found ways to raise lots of money very fast through the internet, text/email, and television ads, and he made millions and millions and millions and millions... The more money and support the Obama campaign received, the more communities they were able to reach out to. Money is HUGE factor in the political system. However this is the clean version as to why money is important...


Honestly, our nation is built around the wealthy. Although it is a sad truth to admit, we live in an age where the wealthy and upper-middle class get special treatment. You can see it everywhere. America is mainly built on money and power, winding your way through the political system gets easier and easier the more people you know that have substantial resources. Although, Brooks presents many exceptions to this "money governs all" rule, and supports his claims very effectively, these are merely exceptions. The majority of political campaigns are MUCH easier won with money, resources and power.

Although this is not always the case, I do believe that there are still trustworthy politicians out there, they are just certainly very few and far between. So what does this mean for America as a Nation? I mean, come on. Everybody knows that life in America gets SO much easier with a heavier wallet. Are we doomed? Can we ever pull ourselves out of this money hungry Wallstreet state we are currently immersed in? My prediction is no, absolutely not.