>if somebody dangles 6-7 figure checks in front of many people, those people will find that their former concept of "livable wage" has suddenly been revised upw

>if somebody dangles 6-7 figure checks in front of many people, those people will find that their former concept of "livable wage" has suddenly been revised upwards. yes, but next serious challenger would be just $4500/month patreon campaign away. The revolving glass door would remain a problem where someone seeks one time election, votes a certain way and is then given a advisory job at a think tank for couple of years. But at least, they would be able to burn people just once, instead of what we have now. Plus people may use recalls often.