Will we ever have a government of the people, by the people, for the people again?

[whatchamacallit]

I'm pretty sure not. $$$ $$$

[unblock]

1. wait, we did at some point?

between the end of slavery, suffrage, and civil rights laws, , we're actually much closer to that ideal than in lincoln's day.

notwithstanding the corrupting effect of $$$, which has *always* been a feature of this country (as well as many others).

[City Lights]

2. Not in my lifetime.

Of that I am sure.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

3. We never had one to begin with

Was it more democratic than the rest? Sure . But there have always been the powerful and the less powerful.

[Myrina]

4. What is this "government of the people"

Of which you speak?

[Speed8098]

5. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

no

[DemocratSinceBirth]

6. You do know at the founding of this nation the only people who could vote were propertied white men.

[NYC Liberal]

7. Again? We're far closer to it now than we have been.

[Downwinder]

8. Only if you become a 1%er or incorporate.