How Progressives Can Move Obama to the Left | 22 comments (22 topical, 0 hidden)
Something I recently learned (none / 0)
Hi Cenk, I recently came across something interesting that I think helps explain what is going on here. Not only is it useful, but it has a really cool sounding name... The Iron Law of Institutions (from wikipedia): People who control institutions care first and foremost about their power within the institution rather than the power of the institution itself. Thus, they would rather the institution "fail" while they remain in power within the institution than for the institution to "succeed" if that requires them to lose power within the institution. The iron law of oligarchy is also worth reading... Not sure if this is poli-sci 101 or not... I'm just a humble marketing student =P

by JustBusiness on 12/28/2009 05:13:34 PM EST

Tie power to success (none / 0)
That people care for themselves before they care for others is psychology 101... In a working political system, a politician cares for himself by caring for people/his institution. Unfortunately, political systems tend to be dysfunctional.

by OldGerman on 12/29/2009 01:07:47 AM EST

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