Yes, Money 'drives' politics, but so do 'power hungry' politicians.

Democracy has many problems. We have pointed out that one of them is to elevate an economic principle in place of a democratic principle. Unfortunately, that is not the only problem. Another problem is so-called 'power'. Power is a very misunderstood term. Certainly, the Top of government must have power to be able to function and do its job. The Top gets this power from the People by virtue of being elected to office. That 'power' exists only for the duration of office. Have you noticed any politicians who are out of office and appear as effete as anyone else? In all probability, while in office, they amassed enough money to feel 'more comfortable' than the average person. That would be their only claim to fame and wealth. Of course, that doesn't apply to all politicians, but its an example of the fact that political power while in office does not carry over when out of office. That's not power. What is political power? Well, it just might be, to be in such an 'inviting' political position and not be tempted to do something illegal, undemocratic, or economic, and for selfish reasons. Selfishness leads to greediness. That's why I say the Bottom of government doesn't have power, but it has strength in numbers. Strength in numbers is a characteristic of the Bottom of government. The People in their 'condition of togetherness' can be stronger that any political power and that strength arises from the 'condition of togetherness' and the numbers in the condition. The Top has only a job to perform and only for a short period of time. The strength of the Bottom is always there; its always present and requires only a peaceful assembly. " To peaceably assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances". That is the First Amendment's Constitutional right to revolution.