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To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (38215)8/10/2008 9:06:52 AM
From: dybdahl  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 219909
 
I'm not sure of the money flows in USA, but there is definitely some knowledge sharing going on, that economically benefits those that are close to decision makers. When a society changes from something destructive like communism to become a democracy, the unbalances are huge and brutal. I believe that most of these countries demonstrate this very well. In a country like this, I believe that the most meaningful definition of "democracy" is "the ability that the population can replace the government by vote". However, the more balance you get, the more transparency you will need and get.



To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (38215)8/10/2008 10:37:38 AM
From: arun gera  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 219909
 
>To make my point clearer I do not think that the governor of New Jersey receives any monetary benefits or something in return to support Obama>

The quid pro quo is more subtle here. Do you think the Governor of New Jersey gives away his political capital for nothing in return? That would be stupid. How do you think every bill that passes in the congress has these unrelated little favors for one constituency or other.

-Arun