So the GOP is the union enemy?

[Cracker]

Lobbyists own all American politicians asses.

In the UK private citizens make contributions to political parties but we don't have lobbyists anywhere near as powerful and influential as you do in the US.

CBI and banking lobbies are very influential in your gov't. Your system is a stronger party system than ours, so your elected officials almost always vote along party lines. Once elected, you can count on them to do just that.

I'm glad we have a weaker party system (although some of you are total party line freaks) in that respect so our elected officials can vote their conscience, BUT it does make room for lobbyist money.

We should only elect monks and priests. They have taken the vow of poverty and could withstand pressure and bribes from lobby groups.