• IninewCrow@lemmy.ca
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    8 months ago

    Did anyone notice how one billionaire has the power and control to decide who can be elected and who can’t?

    That isn’t a democracy - government by the people

    That’s known as a plutocracy - government by the wealthy

    • Neato@ttrpg.network
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      8 months ago

      We need campaign finance reform (among a LOT else but this would help) preventing corporate money entirely. Which means getting rid of Citizens United first

    • Szymon@lemmy.ca
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      8 months ago

      They like to hammer talking points to the masses to control the message. How does one spread this realization for the masses to hear it?

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        8 months ago

        The masses are extraordinarily susceptible to corporate media. All you need to do is control that - or, let’s be real, a good chunk of it is all that’s needed - and you’re in!

        And that’s why networks and studios sell for billions of dollars. Also, “television never changed anyone’s mind, and I’m not swayed by advertisements”