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Presidential Capture: the battle for the Presidency.
Foreward: Presidential capture is a form of government failure that occurs when the office of the Presidency, created to act in the public interest, instead advances the commercial or political concerns of the President himself, his associates and special interest groups supportive of the President. When Presidential capture occurs, the interests of private individuals, corporations or political groups are prioritized over the interests of the public, leading to a net loss to society as a whole. By its nature Presidential capture abrogates national sovereignty. Repeated claims to be acting in the name of national sovereignty by a captured President should be examined carefully. Today there are very large and powerful industries (e.g. energy, banking, private military contractors) that have captured the office of the Presidency and are now using that power to advance their interests while simultaneously blocking policies at the federal, state or provincial level that many voters desire. Such actions are profoundly undemocratic and if unchecked, may result in the unplanned loss of blood, soil and material wealth.
The President is a puppet.
The unprecedented consolidation of Presidential power during the last 50 years has opened a Pandora’s Box of political manipulation and intrigue. Although it may appear that the…
