Re:Be critical or be corrupted
by andrepd on Friday September 23, 2022 @04:33PM
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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.
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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.