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Corporate domination of government

Corporate domination of government is evidenced in a number of ways. Their dominance is rooted in the capitalist system, which places great value in wealth and the accumulation of wealth, and in the definition of the corporation itself. Specifically, the wealth of a corporation is based in large part on stocks, which allow the corporation to expand in size and wealth and not to be limited by the funds of those who started the corporation (Froman 33-34). In other words, the corporation in a capitalistic society is perfectly placed to grow and grow in wealth and size. In addition, in a society in which capitalism and "democracy" intermingle, the corporation is in a perfect position to use its wealth to influence and dominate the government, the officials of that government, and the policies of that government.

The major aspect of the corporation's domination in government is money. Political campaigns are rooted in money and the need for money. Politicians spend increasingly massive amounts of money to be elected, and, once in office, they spend much time, energy and more money staying in office and preparing for re-election. A great deal of that money comes from corporations, which are the most wealthy entities in capitalist society. Of course, nothing is for free, so that politicians must do something for the money they receive from corporations. Corporations receive support and votes and favorable laws and regulations from politicians whose campaigns they support. No politician would ever say that they sold a vote, but that is nevertheless the case in many instances. The more money a corporation gives a politician, the more active the politician will be on behalf of the needs of the corporation. No politician can afford to turn his or her back on corporate money. Campaigns are simply too expensive for any politician to refuse corporate money, if that politician hopes to be elected or to be re-elected.

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