Comment on Why people consistently vote against their own interests to benefit the rich?

• perestroika@lemm.ee ⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  True.

  Hunger for power would exist, but a critical feature that currently exists - the means of returning to power - would be absent.

  Bribes would be a concern, so good pay and anti-corruption mechanicms would still be required.

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  • Olgratin_Magmatoe@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    the means of returning to power - would be absent.

    Unless the randomized reps decide they like their newfound power, and change the rules to allow them to maintain/extend/return to power.

    Bribes would be a concern, so good pay and anti-corruption mechanicms would still be required.

    Direct bribes are only part of the problem. Corporations would still do the things they’re doing now, where they bribe politicians with cushy jobs once they leave their government positions. Good pay on the job while at the government doesn’t stop that.

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