These kinds of legal reforms are not pie in the
sky. They are happening in the real world, especially in Europe. In the United States, these simple
but revolutionary changes are unthinkable so long as private money is sloshing
around in our elections. Therefore, getting private money out of elections is the necessary first reform -- the reform that
would make all other reforms possible.
Until then, we'll have the best Congress that money can buy and the frackers will continue to have their way with us.
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An earlier version of this article appeared on Alternet Jan. 19, 2012.
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