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In reply to the discussion: Simple Question: Do YOU Believe We Currrently Have A "Representative" Government ??? [View all]Heather MC
(8,084 posts)4. It depends on
Who you think should be represented, v/s who is getting represented.
I think if your want to be heard you need minimum $1 million ea for at least 5 legislators. If you want action you need to triple the money with same five, or spread millions around to more legislators.
But if you think you can get on the docket and be heard, seen, hell even mentioned without gobs of $$$$$$$$
Well i hate to say it, but you will not be represented in this Government.
I recommend Switzerland. Maybe
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Simple Question: Do YOU Believe We Currrently Have A "Representative" Government ??? [View all]
WillyT
Dec 2013
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Here! My wife realized it before I did but we have been thinking that for a while.
diabeticman
Dec 2013
#2
Voting is important. So is useful support of candidates. But the rubber really hits the road
struggle4progress
Dec 2013
#32
The bastids have always preached "you can't win" -- but we simply must try to win anyway, cuz
struggle4progress
Dec 2013
#34
In terms of political opinions roughly yes, in terms of demographics not even close.
Donald Ian Rankin
Dec 2013
#24
No. President and on down through Congress (with a very few exceptions). No no no. n/t
djean111
Dec 2013
#26
I don't think we have "a" government: I vote for city council members, county commissioners,
struggle4progress
Dec 2013
#27
What do the people want? Because a hell of a lot o them vote for Republicans
el_bryanto
Dec 2013
#38