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Originally Posted by Mushroom  CAMPAIGN REFORM
You want real campaign reform? Well guess what, campaigns cost money. Instead of money determining the outcome of an election, let people make up their mind on their own. The majority of elections are won through advertising and "name recognition". Which means the more TV spots you can pay for, the better your chances of winning the election. Which also equates to "only the rich will ever be in public office". Here is the solution: |
Will we also end celebrity endorsements? What about incumbent appearances in the media where they tout all the wonderful things they've done to..er, for us?
Politicians will always find ways to sell political favors and the buyers are always going to make sure that you vote for willing sellers. The best campaign "reform" is to eliminate the power to sell those favors.
As for Direct Poll voting, I think the idea is convoluted and somewhat dangerous; but I am all for open government and periods for public comment before a bill can be passed.