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Corruption in Both Parties: Lessons from History

📰 Corruption in Both Parties stretches from Tammany Hall’s Democratic machine to today’s Republican power struggles. In this Lest We Forget History episode, Lillian Cauldwell connects past and present to reveal how political influence and wealth continue shaping American government.

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Special Reports w/Lillian C.: Tennessee Bill

A Tennessee state senator shared with Newsweek that representatives might feel pressured to support these policies, even if they raise constitutional concerns.

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The Rise of America’s Broligarchy Its Dangerous Grip

The authors highlight the danger of concentrated private interests capturing our political system and the urgent need to restrain or restrict such power take-overs.

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The Dynamics of Money in Elections

She also notes that in the same year, 129 members of Congress were elected based on the amounts of money spent on their campaigns, with figures ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars, while their opponents reported no spending.

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Lest We Forget-Historical: Money In Politics Part 1

She starts with a historical perspective, noting the early instances of monetary influence in politics, such as our first President, George Washington, who enticed voters with rum punch, ginger cookies, and snacks.

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One Man’s Opinion on former President Trump

Ms. Cauldwell presents various media and political commentators who express their views on the hypothetical scenario of former President Trump becoming a dictator for a day.

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Trump As Dictator Will America lose It’s Democracy

Mr. Trump’s stance is that upon taking office, we should confront our adversaries—specifically, his adversaries—and he commits to never relinquishing his position. His remarks suggest that while he intends to be a “Dictator for a Day,” he frequently employs this threat and attempts…

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Culture Wars merely power grabs for politicians

The so-called “culture wars” often appear to be nothing more than a strategic power struggle, with politicians prioritizing securing your vote over all else.