kuroyume, I don't disagree that when there is too much power and wealth concentrated at the top and the masses are subjected to terrible living conditions that things need to change.  However I don't think it is a good thing for the people to become heavily dependant on the state for all aspects of their lives; I see that as a form of slavery.  You see that a little in politics from time to time when someone accuses the other of threatening to take away SSI.  A number of people are completely dependant on that government check every month and they are scared about what will happen if it goes away.

bopper, I can't remember his name but there is one guy who made a billion or two honestly.  It's difficult, but not imposible to pull off.  Yes there is greed and some people won't give back, but if you can find an honest person and let him grow his wealth in a way that lets him stay honest, he will give it back.  Just because there is greed doesn't mean there isn't charity.

Joel, yeah that's pretty much how the american system is supposed to be.  Though I'm not sure how electors are appointed.  I know it has to do something with the short ballot system we use but can't remember much more than that.

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