@DataRepublican@mattvanswol Agreed. This has the oder of blackmail. Seems to be the most effective way to control people.
I hope I’m wrong but it looks suspicious.
@_FarmercistP_ In this scenario I’ll bet there’s one state in the union where this is normal and business as usual.
Seems to be their standard cultural attitude. Any guesses?
@laralogan History proves these appointments are little more than pre determined outcomes.
All this betrayal cannot be papered over with positive messaging … altho they keep trying hoping this time will work.
@DataRepublican@CynicalPublius IMO the issue is under discussed.
Elected officials take public praise and outrage (exposure) but their staffers seem to work in the shadows while their leaders focus solely on fundraising and future campaigns.
I’m hoping this will be addressed in the book unelected ..
I’m old enough to remember the original campaign plan for eliminating lobbyists influence and filling out tax forms on post cards.
Where in gods green earth did those seemingly simple items disappear to?
@elonmusk Maybe not … BUT, it proved the concept of the necessary requirement for the American party.
Also it’s been repeatedly proven the so called representative government is merely theoretical
(Nothing more than a guideline to be ignored at will)
@TJandCasper And the people whose duty was to watch over these type of things walk away, keep their standing and pensions. Treating it like it never happened.
@Shawn_Farash Luv ya Mr. (Always have)
But I must refer you to read a recent post by the disgraced Adam Kinzinger
Specifically 3rd paragraph concerning wasted opportunity. As much as I despise this human, he has a point on this one.