• pilferjinx@piefed.social
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    22 days ago

    I would like to fully agree but they always seem to find enough slips to pass some egregious bills through.

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      22 days ago

      Situations like the Panama papers and the Epstein files have shown us that the rich and powerful that own our politicians have people killed to get their way.

      What you’re describing is the rich and powerful influencing individual politicians to get legislation they want. Not and agreement between all members of the Democratic Party.

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        22 days ago

        Are you talking specifically about non-financial social issues specifically? Because yes, you’re right, there’s a huge divide. But when it comes to politicians furthering their own career they both run pretty much the same - taking donations and bribes via lobbying.