Wealth distribution in the US

morethanpretty · 10-01-2010, 07:55 AM

I'd rather have someone in office who knows how the process works and is knowledgeable about laws. Who has gotten the education necessary to be a leader and write/read the bills that go through congress and be able to understand them at least fundamentally. Yes, I know they have staff for that, and realistically I understand that not all congress members can be 100% proficient in interpreting the laws. The biggest problem with our political system (as it is) is that only the wealthy can usually afford to run for office. I'd like to see that changed so that there are either limits on what can be spent to campaign or money for campaigning comes from a public fund that is evenly distributed. That is the real way to take control of our government from the wealthy, lobbyists and corporations. That makes the campaigners/politicians completely responsible to only the normal taxpayers and voters - us.

Spexxvet · 10-01-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by morethanpretty

I'd rather have someone in office who knows how the process works and is knowledgeable about laws. Who has gotten the education necessary to be a leader and write/read the bills that go through congress and be able to understand them at least fundamentally. Yes, I know they have staff for that, and realistically I understand that not all congress members can be 100% proficient in interpreting the laws. The biggest problem with our political system (as it is) is that only the wealthy can usually afford to run for office. I'd like to see that changed so that there are either limits on what can be spent to campaign or money for campaigning comes from a public fund that is evenly distributed. That is the real way to take control of our government from the wealthy, lobbyists and corporations. That makes the campaigners/politicians completely responsible to only the normal taxpayers and voters - us.

Unfortunately, the folks who would have to pass that legislation are very happy with the way things work now.

morethanpretty · 10-01-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Unfortunately, the folks who would have to pass that legislation are very happy with the way things work now.

When I get rich spex, I'll run for office and change all of it. I promise!
Now, who wants to contribute to my campaign fund?

Spexxvet · 10-01-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by morethanpretty

When I get rich spex, I'll run for office and change all of it. I promise!
Now, who wants to contribute to my campaign fund?

I have a spare pitchfork and torch for you to auction off at a golf fund raiser - just don't tell Shawnee where I you got them.

classicman · 10-01-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by morethanpretty

The biggest problem with our political system (as it is) is that only the wealthy can usually afford to run for office. I'd like to see that changed so that there are either limits on what can be spent to campaign or money for campaigning comes from a public fund that is evenly distributed. That is the real way to take control of our government from the wealthy, lobbyists and corporations. That makes the campaigners/politicians completely responsible to only the normal taxpayers and voters - us.

I agree.

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Unfortunately, the folks who would have to pass that legislation are very happy with the way things work now.

Unfortunately.

Spexxvet · 10-01-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by classicman

Unfortunately.

Don't agree with me. And stop stalking me.

10-01-2010, 07:55 AM	#1
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