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This is a great example of the impact of the 'ruse of solvency.' A solution which appears to the public to solve a problem yet actually doesn't is oftentimes w
by pigscantfly 9y ago
This is a great example of the impact of the 'ruse of solvency.' A solution which appears to the public to solve a problem yet actually doesn't is oftentimes worse than no solution at all, since it will erode pressure and advocacy by convincing people that the problem is already solved. This is a tactic frequently employed by lobbyists and legislators to cool down a hot issue.