This repository contains an analytical essay exploring the nature of political influence, specifically focusing on the National Rifle Association (NRA). The essay challenges the common assumption that money alone equates to political power and argues that reputation and social perception are the primary drivers of influence.
Features
- In-depth essay analyzing the NRA's political influence
- Examination of campaign contributions and lobbying expenditures
- Discussion of power theory adapted from Dahl (1957)
Tech Stack
- Plain text / Markdown format
- No specific programming language or framework used
Getting Started
This repository contains a text-based essay and does not require installation or runtime environment.
To view the essay, simply open the full-text file in any text editor or Markdown viewer.
Project Structure
full-text # Main essay file containing the analysis
Future Work / Roadmap
- Expand analysis to include more recent data and sources
- Incorporate quantitative data visualization to support arguments
- Explore comparative analysis with other interest groups
- Develop a web interface for interactive reading and annotation