Part 10/14:
- The concentration of wealth and influence in Washington, D.C., leading to skyrocketing real estate costs and policy capture.
They lament that this trend undermines the foundational values which once made America a land of opportunity and governance rooted in individual liberty.
The Pale of Congress and the Corruption of Power
Highlighting the influence of entrenched politicians and cronyism, the speakers critique the phenomenon of lawmakers accumulating vast wealth while in office—citing Elizabeth Warren’s reported $90 million net worth as emblematic of structural corruption. The exemption of Congress members from insider trading laws and the exponential growth of lobbying and political funds further erode public trust.