Why is our political system so dysfunctional? The Dark Money Game–a two part documentary–lays it all out. “Inspired by investigative reporter Jane Mayer’s book Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right, Gibney’s project traces the impact of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision on modern politics. That 2010 ruling struck down laws limiting independent spending by big corporations and unions on political races, opening the door for deep-pocketed companies and individuals to place millions into sometimes-secretive groups categorized as 501(c)4 organizations, which largely aren’t required to disclose their donors. They are supposed to operate independently from political parties and candidates – but sometimes, as Gibney shows, they do not.” (NPR)
Money is warping our Congress, Executive Branch, Judicial system, and even local politics. Elon Musk spent millions of dollars in Wisconsin trying to affect the Election of a State Supreme Court Justice. Basically, the Supreme Court has legalized bribery with their rulings and we’re seeing massive corruption at every level of government in the United States.
If you were hopeful that our political system might be improved by a mid-term Election in 2026 , The Dark Money Game shows how deep the problem is. No quick fixes… GRADE: A
Thanks. I wasn’t depressed enough already.
We’re doomed, doomed.
Jeff, The Dark Money Game explains a lot about what’s happening in Washington, D.C. now.
The Dems are hellbent on self-destructing before 2026, never mind the billions that will be pumped into the GOP campaigns. Texas is already a lost cause. FDR, Harry S, JFK, and LBJ would weep.
Fred, Money changes everything for everybody. The Dems are just as tainted with Dark Money as the GOP.
The influence seemed really bad in the eighties and then somehow it lessened only to return in full force.
Patti, once the Supreme Court made Dark Money and bribes legal, things really went downhill.