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> “Special interests” is just code for “people whose opinions I don’t like.” It's code for above-the-median-wealthy, enough to influence opinion outside of th
by TooBrokeToBeg 8y ago
> “Special interests” is just code for “people whose opinions I don’t like.”
It's code for above-the-median-wealthy, enough to influence opinion outside of the populist opinion. Why you choose to go partisan over a systemic issue, is beyond me.
- tlb 8y ago"Special interests" includes many powerful groups that aren't especially wealthy: - religious groups wanting faith-based educational programs - farmers wanting crop subsidies (hugely powerful in the US) - internet users wanting net neutrality - conservation groups wanting to preserve parks or endangered species - unions wanting occupational safety regulations - retirees wanting increased social security You might even agree with some of these.
- theseatoms 8y agoThe common theme here is "concentrated benefits and diffuse costs".