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 poli

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cally and politically. They are the corporations, individuals, and the government. These three groups possess the wealth in the nation. The fact, however, is that there is not a hard and fast division between the groups. To the contrary, the most wealthy corporations are controlled by the most wealthy individuals, which means that the two most powerful groups in society are controlled by the same individuals (Froman 68). Froman makes the point then that it is only natural and logical that this group of powerful individuals and corporations would do everything they could to protect themselves and their property, power and interests, by trying to gain as much control as possible over the third group--the government. At the same time, making the issue even more unfair, is the fact that many of the individuals in the government are individuals from the corporate sector, individuals whose wealth and power flows from the corporate sector--even before they entered government. In other words, the most powerful and wealthy individuals in the three groups (corporations, individual sector, government sector) are essentially the same people. Many of the political leaders in the country leave government service for powerful positions in

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