[Night Stalker]

The break down of the system though stems from Political Parties and money.

The cycle of elections reduces the chance that an individual will be corrupt, but the Parties are still together and jockey for Dynasties. There is the increased risk of collective corruption.

The US Constitution was written before Political Parties were formed, and the intention was that Legislative representives would represent the intrests of their constituants. Yes, compromises would need to be made, but at the behest of the constituancy. By not severing the link to money, I feel a great mistake was made that paved the way for Political Parties and career politicians.

Thomas Jefferson would say a Revolution is long overdue.