The Internal Politics of the U.S. Congress

Amy Goodman Takes a Peek Under the Congressional Rug, To Give Insight Into What Really Happens in Washington D.C.

On her Democracy Now program, Goodman interviews Rolling Stone reporter Matt Taibbi. In the interview, Taibbi discusses a world of lazy, corrupt lawmakers who are taking our money, while not putting in any real work.

Watch/Listen to report here.


Americans have only themselves to blame for this because they have allowed it for so long.

I don't think this will ever change....mainly because Americans will never demand a better system.

As long as the current corrupt system exists.... it will breed corrupt Congressmembers... Republican AND Democrat. There will always be politicians willing to sell themselves to corporations, as long as the money is there.