10-01-2010, 11:06 AM
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barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy.
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 23,401
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Originally Posted by morethanpretty
The biggest problem with our political system (as it is) is that only the wealthy can usually afford to run for office. I'd like to see that changed so that there are either limits on what can be spent to campaign or money for campaigning comes from a public fund that is evenly distributed. That is the real way to take control of our government from the wealthy, lobbyists and corporations. That makes the campaigners/politicians completely responsible to only the normal taxpayers and voters - us.
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I agree.
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Originally Posted by Spexxvet
Unfortunately, the folks who would have to pass that legislation are very happy with the way things work now.  |
Unfortunately.
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