Opinion of Obama's Wall Street speechifying

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Nothing inherently wrong with it, but whether it is wise is arguable.   I suppose the question here is: can one raise money and support from the centers of wealth while still maintaining one's critical distance and independence ?  If No, then that severely restricts one's ability to find the resources to accomplish what may be a very worthy mission.  But if Yes, then how?