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The way we fund campaigns in this country is definitely a big, big problem, but I don't think it's the only one. Many big donors are not driven so much by self
by curtis 14y ago
The way we fund campaigns in this country is definitely a big, big problem, but I don't think it's the only one. Many big donors are not driven so much by self-interest as the are by ideology, and in the "second" election, many voters vote based on prejudice rather than their own self-interest. I'm sure this situation has always been true, but it's much more extreme than it used to be. As a supporting point, I'd argue that the current impasse over the budget doesn't actually serve anyone's financial interests (wealthy or otherwise), although it may serve some people's ideological interests.
- mayneack 14y agoThe impasse of the budget doesn't necessarily need to server anyone's interests. It just has to be enough better than the opposition's proposal to lead to a stalemate. If there's no policy that both the Senate and House prefer to the status quo, we get the status quo, even if both sides oppose the status quo.
- protomyth 14y agoThe current impasse on the budget actually serves quite a few peoples interest. Sadly, it is seen as a conflict that both sides think will help them in the next election. Neither side actually wants to make hard cuts (Ryan's budget actually increases federal spending).