Re:House Democrats to propose ban on lawmaker stock trading ...
by cool_dude85 on Thursday July 28, 2022 @03:56PM
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>In particular - they are much less likely to always blindly follow party lines, or corporate wishes, and I think there's value there.
I want the politician I vote for to more or less follow the party line on important votes. That's why I voted for her.
Re:House Democrats to propose ban on lawmaker stock trading ...
by horsawlarway on Thursday July 28, 2022 @04:45PM
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Personally - I think that's a shortsighted and naive approach. The "party" is not your friend. Politics are not team sports, and they shouldn't be treated that way.
I also think this leads to a preponderance of "division" politics - where the goal is to find a wedge issue that forces people to pick a side.
It's poor governance all around.
In particular - they are much less likely to always blindly follow party lines, or corporate wishes, and I think there's value there.
How would you feel about a tweaked system? All votes are recorded, but the voting record is entirely withheld until 3 months before the next election for that seat.
The public is made aware of the voting record when it matters: During the next election. But during the term, they are much less susceptible to corporate donors and lobbyists, or pressure from members of their own party.