Thank you for using your expansive intelligence to further the conversation in a constructive manner.
Basically, you are bemoaning the fact that money has influence. However, not everyone with money have the same interests. The “corporations” is a misnomer. Corporations compete. Individuals compete - unless there is no freedom.
I am not convinced that our political parties are closed to the influence of individuals. I am convinced that most people are lazy and impatient and want to blame others for the complex problems we face and look for the simplistic answers provided by those who would diminish our freedom.
I do my best despite trying circumstances.