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> Nothing stops the average citizen from organizing and getting similar access to representatives I disagree pretty strongly. There are tons of soft power soci
by bluefirebrand 7mo ago
> Nothing stops the average citizen from organizing and getting similar access to representatives
I disagree pretty strongly. There are tons of soft power social levers and bureaucratic structures designed exactly to prevent your average Joe from getting access to representatives
Even a comparatively powerful person like a wealthy CEO of a big company often experiences friction trying to get access to public servants. That's why they hire lobbyists whose job it is to get past the friction
- refurb 7mo agoYou’re mistaking “barriers” with logical prioritization. Of course the groups that represent larger voting blocks get easier access - that makes perfect sense. But like the example I gave - the access is possible. Most people who complain about a lack of access never tried.