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> Americans have this thing called a fundraiser where you put a pile of bribes on a table, wave a wand of asparagus over it, and it just disappears. Access is s
by JoeyBananas 6y ago
> Americans have this thing called a fundraiser where you put a pile of bribes on a table, wave a wand of asparagus over it, and it just disappears. Access is still bought, but somehow because people ate food, it’s not corruption anymore. The press will literally report on the food.
I don't care if a politician gets paid 100,000 dollars for eating a meal because there's no obligation to do anything in return.
Imagine if there was a car dealership where everything was full price but the salesman didn't have to give you a car after they take your money unless they felt like it. The author of this article is saying that business model should be illegal, but only if you're a politician.
- taylorfinley 6y agoIn this setup, would you pay for another car after not getting a return on your first spend? The problem is the incentives. Humans do what they are incentivized to do, largely. What about an $1800-a-night escort that decides she isn't interested in having sex with her customer? She isn't a prostitute, she can choose... but certainly if she exercises that choice she won't have many repeat customers, and if word gets around she won't find many clients at all.