It’s a complex issue. I dont think there’s enough money in the world to prevent someone from being bribed since literal billionaires still desire more money. I also don’t know if knowledgable individuals would become a politician even if it paid more than the private sector. An expert in the private sector is only criticized by other experts. When an expert becomes a politician their main critics are idiots who think they know better.
I truly think that anyone who wants to be a politician is unfit for the job. I’ve heard a unique idea of a “lottocracy” where government positions work like jury duty. Everyone has to serve in government for a short time once in a while. It sounds crazy but so does letting a bunch of corrupt sociopaths make the rules.
I truly think that anyone who wants to be a politician is unfit for the job. I’ve heard a unique idea of a “lottocracy” where government positions work like jury duty. Everyone has to serve in government for a short time once in a while. It sounds crazy but so does letting a bunch of corrupt sociopaths make the rules.
Lottocracy would be awesome in combination with very high MP salaries.
The old George Carlin quote applies. Think of how dumb the average person is, and then think about how half of the people are dumber than that.
Besides that one of the roles of a politician is they need to be able to clearly explain an issue to the public. Most people won’t be able to do this.
Besides our system requires that ever MP win the majority of the votes in a community. If a community is choosing a sociopath to represent them, there isn’t going to be any better way to prevent crazies from getting power. Mostly the problem is people thinking posting complaints on the internet will solve issues rather than getting involved at the community level.
Our system is designed around people working at the community level, if people were willing to put more effort into their community they would have more influence over politics. But the internet makes people feel like they shouldn’t do that so they complain on the internet instead and then complain about their internet complaints aren’t accomplishing anything.
It’s a complex issue. I dont think there’s enough money in the world to prevent someone from being bribed since literal billionaires still desire more money. I also don’t know if knowledgable individuals would become a politician even if it paid more than the private sector. An expert in the private sector is only criticized by other experts. When an expert becomes a politician their main critics are idiots who think they know better.
I truly think that anyone who wants to be a politician is unfit for the job. I’ve heard a unique idea of a “lottocracy” where government positions work like jury duty. Everyone has to serve in government for a short time once in a while. It sounds crazy but so does letting a bunch of corrupt sociopaths make the rules.
Lottocracy would be awesome in combination with very high MP salaries.
I’ve a better idea. starting at the end of their second term, we start voting whether or not to pension or execute them.
The old George Carlin quote applies. Think of how dumb the average person is, and then think about how half of the people are dumber than that.
Besides that one of the roles of a politician is they need to be able to clearly explain an issue to the public. Most people won’t be able to do this.
Besides our system requires that ever MP win the majority of the votes in a community. If a community is choosing a sociopath to represent them, there isn’t going to be any better way to prevent crazies from getting power. Mostly the problem is people thinking posting complaints on the internet will solve issues rather than getting involved at the community level.
Our system is designed around people working at the community level, if people were willing to put more effort into their community they would have more influence over politics. But the internet makes people feel like they shouldn’t do that so they complain on the internet instead and then complain about their internet complaints aren’t accomplishing anything.
yeah they don’t do that. Just turn on C-span and listen for a bit.
Just watch watch Jordan Klepper’s interviews with MAGAs for a bit.
Nah, I’ve had my fill of removed blathering listening to Freeland and Trudeau.
I think you’ve lost the thread here.
? Why, do the MAGA’s clearly and concisely explain their viewpoints? If so, then yeah I guess i did.