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I don't really understand the argument here, and the writer didn't look into the rest of Yang's platform that addresses the plutocracy part of this equation. I
by godtoldmetodoit 7y ago
I don't really understand the argument here, and the writer didn't look into the rest of Yang's platform that addresses the plutocracy part of this equation.
Is our current system captured by the wealthy and special interests? Absolutely, and his Democracy Dollars and Ranked Choice Voting policies directly address those, and as a supporter I'm more excited about those two positions then the UBI as I think it is even more of a structural change.
I highly recommend his talk with Lawrence Lessig, who has been fighting the good fight against corruption for years.
https://youtu.be/kjiHwx6bpkg https://youtu.be/kjiHwx6bpkg
- zhoujianfu 7y agoAlso check out represent.us!
- godtoldmetodoit 7y agoYes! I'm a volunteer with them as well, great non partisan organization trying to get some simple but absolutely transformative changes done in how our Democracy functions.
- avac 7y agoNo matter how many regulations lawmakers come up with, powerful interests will always find some ways to get their money into politics. On the other hand, washing out lobbyist money with people's Democracy Dollars could be a game changer. And since the politicians benefit from this arrangement too, it has a decent chance of getting their support. I imagine it'd be hard for the lobbyists to lobby against this one.