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[–] 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That's not a bad idea. But then you have to outlaw money in politics, because as soon as money is in the picture, it invariably favors rich old dudes, or people with connections that can only be formed over time.

In other words, nothing like this will happen in America in my grandchildren's lifetime, let alone my children's or mine.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    That would help, but it isn't just the money. Both Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were able to secure offices when they were right around 30 years old and both lacked solid support from their own party. Entrenched political parties are arguably an even bigger barrier to involving younger participation in government, not just because the parties control their own purse strings but because they resist up and coming candidates by treating office holders like they have tenure.

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