Checks and balances. When corruption is rampant, the system is out of
balance.  

There is no final fix to the system.  Just keep tending the political garden
and getting rid of the weeds.  

arthur

-----Original Message-----
From: Harry Pollard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 11:59 AM
To: Cordell, Arthur: ECOM; [EMAIL PROTECTED];
[EMAIL PROTECTED]; Selma Singer
Subject: If the prices are fixed - it isn't free trade?


Arthur,

His friends and colleagues on This Week pointed out that Brinkley was to 
the right - he thoroughly disliked Castro - but his political opinions 
never appeared on the air.

So, his ancient demeanor is understandable. Take a look at the way things 
are, and one is tempted to be acerbic, withdrawn, and libertarian.

ADM isn't the problem - it's the people who are bought any day and every 
day in Washington, Ottawa, the State and Provincial capitals, and the local 
councils.

The problem isn't the privileged, but those who give them the privileges.

Looks like "democracy" doesn't work very well. Note Selma, an intelligent, 
knowledgeable woman who didn't realize that the overwhelming majority of US 
electoral contests are fixed.

Any suggestions?

Harry
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Arthur wrote:

>Good post.  PM Mulroney, I believe, was also on the Board of ADM.  When I 
>saw that Brinkley ad some time back I felt that Brinkley had "sold 
>out"  Although not really sure if he ever "bought into" anything.
>
>An interviewee on Lehrer PBS newshour indicated that Brinkley had become 
>acerbic, withdrawn and libertarian in his later years.
>
>As to Viagra Dole, well it is just sad.  Good quote.
>
>Corruptio optimi pessima -- Corruption of the best is the worst of 
>all."  (Cicero)
>
>arthur


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