The alienation that occurs in capitalism begins with the alienation of labor and its product. This was predominant during the industrial stage, but now during the postindustrial stage one will find the commodification of culture. Our lives and experiences are taken from us and given back at a price, and this is the daily operations of corporations. Sadly, the power of corporations maintain themselves regardless of the change in government from one political party to another. Corporations were strong during Bush, and are still strong during Obama. Only alternatives external to the two-party system can enact an opposition to this accumulated power.