Up against the corporate government, voters find themselves asked to…

Up against the corporate government, voters find themselves asked to choose between look-alike candidates from two parties vying to see who takes the marching orders from their campaign paymasters and their future employers. The money of vested interest nullifies genuine voter choice and trust.

Sourced, Green Party Presidential Candidacy Speech (2/21/2000)

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