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Eric Alterman

The ability of the 1 percent to buy politicians and regulators is nothing new in American politics - just as inequality has been a permanent part of our economic system. This is true of virtually all political and economic systems.

Eric Alterman

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Wealthy individuals have long influenced government officials and rules to protect their interests, reflecting a consistent pattern in the U.S. economy.

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