Title: Iron Triangles: America’s Dirtiest Secret – US Represented
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Content: That’s probably because the corporation chooses to back Democratic candidates more often than Republican. AARP has no official party affiliations although donation records and patterns show steep favoritism for the Democratic Party. Because they support AARP’s corporate interests, benefitting Democrats will not advocate against AARP as long as their funding remains steady. Instead, spearheads supporting AARP’s blatant abuse of non-profit designation frequently occur within Congress. When Bush attempted reforming the Social Security system, AARP worked through lobbyists, committees, and Democratic funding to achieve the proposition’s dismissal. The Iron Triangle between the House Committee on Aging, the Social Security Administration, and AARP exemplifies governmental corruption via corporate special interests. While any American has the right “to petition the government for redress of grievances,” a majority of lobbyists have corporate or special interest backing. Rarely would one find a small business deep-set within an Iron Triangle framework. Small businesses simply do not have the money or resources to feed a machination this large. When Senators or House Representatives retire, major corporations often hire them as lobbyists or consultants.