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> You'd basically be making it a rule that their reward for their work is getting discreet favors from special interests. So you’re saying today’s state of aff
by forrestthewoods 7y ago
> You'd basically be making it a rule that their reward for their work is getting discreet favors from special interests.
So you’re saying today’s state of affairs is unavoidable and there’s absolutely nothing we can do. How defeatist!
- kevingadd 7y agoThere are options other than an impossible-to-enforce vow of poverty.
- forrestthewoods 7y agoI’ll be generous and they can keep their current salary. But no additional income streams allowed. And all investments must be held double-blind and only invest in broad index funds. That’d be a good start. An unforceable but public vow of poverty upon swearing in would still be good.