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0 pointsExoticPearTree8mo ago0 comments

> There was once an idea that elected politicians should champion the interests of their constituents.

I think that idea died a very long time ago.

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Yup, and constituent apathy killed it. if people can't hold their reps accountable over even the most obvious BS, and re-elect them anyway, why would reps bother trying to hide it?

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johnnyanmac8mo ago

Yup, and constituent apathy killed it. if people can't hold their reps accountable over even the most obvious BS, and re-elect them anyway, why would reps bother trying to hide it?

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