That expression used to actually mean something. As long as there are multi-billion dollar lobbyists, there will be no government of the people, by the people or for the people. After you read the article from the link below you’ll realize that the only way that concept can ever exist again is if we shop, buy, act and think locally. Cut up your credit card and mail it back to the company it came from. If you don’t want to use cash, use a debit card and a system that ties directly to your bank…..a local bank.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/11/14/how-visa-courted-nancy-pelosi-hoping-to-forestall-swipe-fee-changes.html