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Here's some anecdata for you... I went to a relatively elite private high school on the east coast. Where I and several other people fixed elections through var

Here's some anecdata for you... I went to a relatively elite private high school on the east coast. Where I and several other people fixed elections through various methods for clubs and school offices. 2 of 5 people that were in on it now hold public elected office one at the state level and one at the federal level the other three, myself included, do not hold public office. I believe this behavior is the norm. I grew up around DC and know the types of people that work there and what they're actually like. It's also possible I'm just jaded. I personally regret doing it and justify it due to peer pressure. 'If so and so is doing it and their uncle is a congressman and their father is an elected judge it must just be how its done.' I'd tell myself.

sgarman 4y ago
So out them?
- AustinDev 4y ago
  I have no proof they're still doing that now. That'd be insane and reputation ruining for myself if they are indeed legitimately elected. Dynasties work in American politics especially at the local level. I've been asked to work on at least 2 of their campaigns at different times but It's not been something I'm interested in anymore. Me and the other folks not in public office now all came from families that could barely afford to send their children to that school, I nearly got pulled out twice due to financial strain. I think we were used as the fall people if the group ever got caught because the anointed ones would never get in trouble. Since then, I've served in the military for the US for 6 years (to pay for college) and feel I've done my part to pay back my debts to society.
  - sieabahlpark 4y ago