Pork Barrel politics taken to the next level

Originally posted by generalissimo
changing the electoral system won't get rid of corruption, far from it.

But I do despise the electoral system for other reasons. It's completely unfair that voters in small states have more power-per-vote than voters in large states.

Originally posted by USArmyParatrooper
But I do despise the electoral system for other reasons. It's completely unfair that voters in small states have more power-per-vote than voters in large states.

Im not saying there isn't any room for improvement, all Im saying is the country won't suddenly become perfect simply by changing the electoral system.

Corruption is present in all countries to a certain extent, regardless of what system they have.

What kind of change would you like to see in the US system?

Originally posted by generalissimo
changing the electoral system won't get rid of corruption, far from it.

The point is that "pork" is not corruption. It's politicians playing by the rules, and the rules encourage senators to get specific benefits for their home state at the cost of the other states.

Originally posted by generalissimo
Im not saying there isn't any room for improvement, all Im saying is the country won't suddenly become perfect simply by changing the electoral system.

Corruption is present in all countries to a certain extent, regardless of what system they have.

What kind of change would you like to see in the US system?

I completely agree on all points. Even though I support a national election for the Presidency, it would do nothing to curb corruption.

Originally posted by Seitse
Phew! Good that Americans never have to witness pork barrel politics when the Republicans are in power, isn't it?

Now excuse, please, I must go and touch myself while listening to Rush Limbaugh.

mmmm .... imagine Rush covered in olive oil and sprinkled with marshmallows ...

Originally posted by USArmyParatrooper
I completely agree on all points. Even though I support a national election for the Presidency, it would do nothing to curb corruption.

Banning corporate funding of election campaigns, however, would definitely be a step in the right direction.

Originally posted by KazetNagorra
Banning corporate funding of election campaigns, however, would definitely be a step in the right direction.

Getting the state out of the economy would do the same thing only better.

"When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first to be bought and sold are the legislators."

P J O'Rourke

Originally posted by Wajoma
Getting the state out of the economy would do the same thing only better.

"When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first to be bought and sold are the legislators."

P J O'Rourke

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