Corporatocracy

Some people have a desire to be their own boss.  They would like to own their own business.  Capitalism, as an economic structure, depends on people's desire to get ahead and get more.  Just a few decades ago, if you offered a quality product for a fair price, you could run a legitimate, profitable business.  So it made sense that when politicians wanted to pass "anti-business" legislation, such as tax hikes or regulation, the people put enough pressure on them to stop it.  Because they still thought that someday they would own their own business. So, they were taking care of the business owners.  Please stop thinking it is still the olden days.  It's pretty hard to set up shop anywhere without seeing a Wal-mart, Home Depot or Lowe's within walking distance. If you have a product to sell, some retail giant will have it manufactured in china and sell it at a fraction of the cost and what do you know, you are out of business.  Legislation that regulates and taxes multi-billion dollar corporations is not "anti-business".  In my opinion, no one has ever EARNED $50 billion.  They may have had a good idea or a scientific breakthrough or luck, but they didn't EARN it.  So, why fight so hard to get out of paying taxes to the country who's economic system has allowed you to accumulate ungodly amounts of money?  The politicians like to pretend that this is about your uncle's small engine repair shop. It's not. They are just trying to distract you while the money is being slipped into their palm. That's not even the worst part.  After they sell out, they convince people that, not only is voting in favor of the big Corporations in their best interest, it's also patriotic.  Disgusting.  Wake up people. These politicians that are "pro-business"  are nothing more than opportunists looking for a payday.