Princeton Study: Empirical Data that Elites Control U.S. Government

[nayjevin]

"A new study from Princeton and Northwestern Universities concluded that the US government represents not the interests of the majority of citizens but those of the rich and powerful.

“Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens” analyzed extensive data, comparing nearly 1,800 US policies enacted between 1981 and 2002 with the expressed preferences of average and affluent Americans as well as special interest groups."

http://www.princeton.edu/~mgilens/G...ens and Page 2014-Testing Theories 3-7-14.pdf

Bill Bonner:

http://www.bonnerandpartners.com/heres-proof-that-wealthy-elites-control-washington/#.U3BQkIFdUSs

Few victims of the public school system believed us, but now cometh a study from Princeton and Northwestern universities proving we were right. From a report by United Press International:

Oligarchy is a form of government in which power is vested in a dominant class and a small group exercises control over the general population.

A new study from Princeton and Northwestern Universities concluded that the US government represents not the interests of the majority of citizens but those of the rich and powerful.

“Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens” analyzed extensive data, comparing nearly 1,800 US policies enacted between 1981 and 2002 with the expressed preferences of average and affluent Americans as well as special interest groups.

The resulting data empirically verifies that US policies are determined by the economic elite.

The central point that emerges from our research is that economic elites and organized groups representing business interests have substantial independent impacts on US government policy, while mass-based interest groups and average citizens have little or no independent influence,” says the peer-reviewed study.
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Win… Win… Win…​

Yes, dear reader, the elite run things.
That’s why we have QE (quantitative easing), for example. The banking cartel is perhaps the most powerful group in America. Its oligarchs want to make a profit. How better to do so than to lend themselves money for practically zero interest… then use that money to lend to Washington at a higher rate?

 

[FindLiberty]

Welcome to my world (view).

 

[nayjevin]

Are there any laws that could be repealed to remedy this?

 

[kcchiefs6465]

Are there any laws that could be repealed to remedy this?

The people do not mind it.

A lot of laws should be repealed.

Three Felonies a Day by Harvey Silvergate or Rand Paul's Government Bullies convincely illustrate the absurdity that is the modern 'justice' system. (as well as all of Andrew Napolitano's work, John Whitehead's work, Radley Balko's work etc.) To relate this to your question, it isn't a matter of repealing law 'A' or law 'B.' The entire mindset of a majority of individuals needs to change. The effects of propaganda have been studied and realized. People are entertained.

They joke about their crimes to millions of people. Said people laugh.

 

[nayjevin]

I think it's a pretty ingenious study. Glad someone thought to do it.