Robert Reich: The disease of American democracy

[LuckyTheDog]

Americans are sick of politics. Only 13 percent approve of the job Congress is doing, a near record low. The President’s approval ratings are also in the basement.

A large portion of the public doesn’t even bother voting. Only 57.5 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots in the 2012 presidential election.

Put simply, most Americans feel powerless, and assume the political game is fixed. So why bother?

A new study scheduled to be published in this fall by Princeton’s Martin Gilens and Northwestern University’s Benjamin Page confirms our worst suspicions.

MORE HERE: http://wonkynewsnerd.com/robert-reich-disease-american-democracy/

[pipoman]

1. I wonder why they feel helpless?

Could it be that Presidents, Congress, and even Labor Secretaries are bought and paid for by big business? Could it be too many examples of 80+% of the public being in opposition to some policy and Presidents, Congress, and even Labor Secretaries ignoring their wishes in favor of personal wealth? Nah Bob, that couldn't be it could it, you traitor you...