• They sit on the boards of the largest companies in America.
• Many sit on goverenment committees.
• They make decisions that affect our lives.
• [They rule] (requires Flash).

Related:

[Proposal for a 3D corporate hierarchy map] [Discover The Network] a guide to the political left

Notes:

1. After expanding the board of directors, you choose contract to hide them again ... except not all will be hidden, only those that don't sit on any other boards. Thus, expand followed by contract reveals the interesting people.
2. It isn't quite so obvious, but click on the briefcase the director is holding to reveal what other boards they sit on.

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