Re:Be critical or be corrupted
by dasil003 on Friday September 23, 2022 @03:21PM
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I'm dual citizen Brazilian / American, so I understand what you mean about endemic corruption. That said, I think the GP has a point that there is a more subtle higher-level corruption of leadership that is potentially even more damaging over the long term. This form of corruption gets papered over and obfuscated precisely because the beneficiaries are few, rich, and well-trained in politics and PR.
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Absolutely spot on. What is the consequence of the fact that in the US there is virtually no correlation between the opinions of the bottom 80% poorer citizens about a given bill, and the likelihood that bill is adopted? While the correlation for the 0.1% wealthier is nearly perfect? Is it less harmful than having to slip a tenner to low-level officials.
Re:Be critical or be corrupted
by SyzygistSix on Saturday September 24, 2022 @05:29AM
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Is that corruption or is it the lack of participation in our democracy? The percentage of people that vote is rather small, especially in the primary elections when it really makes a difference. I think most government action is in alignment with the people who vote and participate the most.