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[–] 6 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Thank you. Every time I think the US election system couldn't be any more open to corruption, I'm proven wrong. Learning something new every day.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Wait until you hear about super-PACs.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    The ability to corrupt is inversely proportional to how active our citizens are in the political process.

    Only like 10% of eligible voters vote in primary elections. That likely makes it far easier for money to buy enough name recognition via advertising to make a financially backed candidate a shoe in. But if you look at something like the NYC mayoral primary, a grassroots movement with support still beats moneyed interests.

    That said, our country does a lot to discourage participation in our political process.

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