Great insights @valued-customer!

both competitors got to the finals by long ago defeating any good that impeded their wealth.

Yes, those in control have done whatever it takes to secure their fortunes and power positions. All levers of government have been totally captured by special interest.

Taibbi gifted us this beautiful description of monstrous predatory capitalism stalking the lands. I forgot to credit him in this piece but I have previously done so (including in the V for Vampire link above). It's a powerful image that needs to be shared far and wide ;)