My opinion is... The two partiers are corrupt and they do it absolutely. No matter who gets in. They are in their system. They control the money and the message also the power once inside government. The only true way to be free of them is forced term limits. Once they are elected vote them out and let none of them make a career out of sucking at the public trough. Remain freer longer GO incumbent head hunting. Or the IRS could target you next year...muhwahhhhhh
You are on your way there and thank you. But you had better believe it's not a two party problem, it's EVERY party.
In order for "the people" to hear about you today you have to pay media a hefty sum of money. Competition in this arena causes some of the good politicians with good views to accept VERY LARGE donations from Corporations they normally wouldn't accept or promote. Then, the politician changes his/her tone and starts justifying what is naturally wrong. Sadly, the blind people that can't think for themselves are busy and will repeat whatever that politician says because of his/her views from the past, or, pre- purchase.
HERE is the boundary that some people meet. Some think that politicians get crazy because of the power complex when they get in power. Libertarians, Tea Party etc.
Others follow the money and watch what Corporations are spending thousands/millions on that politician and controlling his/her actions.
It's CERTAINLY not a power complex. It's a monetary complex. If I remember correctly, the person with the most money wins the election 90% of the time. THAT SHOULD DISTURB YOU!
I tend to think that it shouldn't cost money to get on the media. I think that the person with the best perspective will get the most attention via the People. I tend to wonder why the biggest media donors, in return, get campaign funding from that media. (The media controls the politician.......not the other way around. And yes...........the media is a Corporation who's only desire is profit)
"The problem" is more Citizens United than any party. That's the most common sense place to start. But this problem has been one since day 1. The rich buy politicians, straight up and easily.