Re:Update on Omicron
by seanmcdirmid on Sunday November 28, 2021 @08:20PM
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Politicians that do the right thing regardless of election prospects simply aren’t in power long enough (or even at all) for you to notice them. A real “survival bias” at work.
The alternative (an autocracy) doesn’t work out any better, so even though our system has flaws, it is still better than the alternative.
shocked? no.
disgusted? yes.
the ideal politician is one that works towards societies best interests, not one that maximizes time-in-office and career security.
That isn't to say that one can't have one without the other, only to emphasize the fact that no political office was ever won on the promise of a lengthy career and self-interest.