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I think the only way to reform Congress is through voting and (indirectly) through changing minds. Even though Biden, Bernie and Trump are atrocious candidates

I think the only way to reform Congress is through voting and (indirectly) through changing minds. Even though Biden, Bernie and Trump are atrocious candidates - from a certain perspective (I expect most people disagree) they're very similar. I think they're evidence that the establishment parties are on the decline and people recognize that. Congress is a different matter, but in terms of broad indicators of electoral politics - the presidential elections are reflecting a change. Oddly this trends globally, so I think it's related to the leveling of power in communication and news that came with the internet.

subhobroto 6y ago
> Oddly this trends globally, so I think it's related to the leveling of power in communication and news that came with the internet An astute observation. People on HN live in a bubble. That does include myself. We are pretty isolated from reality given the rich life we live. The person scrubbing floors at the gas station during COVID-19 infections have a very different view of life. In my bubble, I try my best to gain that view and inject it back here on HN. > they're very similar. Amen. People like you are the reason why I continue commenting on HN. There's strong distaste for differing opinions on here but input like yours make all the hate worth this experience. PS: We exchanged notes earlier on a health insurance topic here where I was championing for repealing employer provided health insurance which is a vestige from WW2 wage regulation.