Corporate power exists only at the will of the state.
It should be around that end that we all unite our efforts. With the run amok Supreme Court ruling this week that strikes down almost all restraints on political speech by corporations, 2010 should be an indicator of just how equal "we the people" are when it comes to contesting for control against the interests of corporations. If enough people realize the seriousness of the situation we might yet prevail.
If President Obama chooses to lead a fight against the power of the corporations, I will applaud that effort, regardless of what I think ought to have been done earlier. Doing the right thing is always to be applauded, regardless of the reason. I do expect effort from him in that direction.
As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."
Who will replace Ralph Nader as the altruistic spokesperson for the left?
