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#MissKittyPolitics This is what the #Democrats do. They pick on obvious low-hanging fruit that has no value for anything. So what!? Get rid of #Patel. You got your moral victory that you get to parade around right? And the people still get nothing. Cuz that's the game. Keep your #donors happy.
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#MissKittyPolitics This is what the #Democrats do. They pick on obvious low-hanging fruit that has no value for anything. So what!? Get rid of #Patel. You got your moral victory that you get to parade around right? And the people still get nothing. Cuz that's the game. Keep your #donors happy.
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#MissKittyPolitics This is what the #Democrats do. They pick on obvious low-hanging fruit that has no value for anything. So what!? Get rid of #Patel. You got your moral victory that you get to parade around right? And the people still get nothing. Cuz that's the game. Keep your #donors happy.
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When you support the #GreenYouthMovement, you help us build school gardens, feed vulnerable families and students who struggle to learn on empty stomachs, and train young people in #schools and communities to grow a greener future. Every contribution matters—donate food, help us create a GoFundMe, or connect us with donors ready to uplift youth and transform lives together.
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With First Choice Women’s Centers V. Davenport, The Supreme Court Managed To Do At Least One Helpful Thing: Further Protect Anonymous Speech
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Is this any way to treat a friend? https://mcahalane.com/is-this-any-way-to-treat-a-friend/ #Appeal, #AppealWriting, #DonorRetention, #Donors, #Fundraising, #Mail, #Nonprofit, #Solicitation
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This was an interesting program and although the review touches on ‘unpalatable’ explanations they would seem to have some bearing on #Starmer and #LabourTogether
There of course is always the strange case of foreign governments interfering in U.K. politics and enquiries that don’t mention Israel as one of the admittedly multiple influences, again touched on but ignored in this review.
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https://www.kpopnsfw.com/230816/260319-winter-donates-a-total-of-200-million-won-to-unicef-korea-committee-and-samsung-seoul-hospitals-patient-happiness-fund-and-winter-joined-the-unicef-honors-club-for-donors-who-donated-over-10/ 260319 Winter donates a total of 200 million won to UNICEF Korea Committee and Samsung Seoul Hospital’s Patient Happiness Fund and Winter joined the ‘UNICEF Honors Club’ for donors who donated over 100 million won #aespa #club #Committee #donated #donates #donors #Fund #Happiness #Honors #Hospitals #joined #korea #Million #patient #Samsung #Seoul #Total #UNICEF #winter #won
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the *european* payment processor - #nexi - that the FSFE was using for donations, was doing some disproportional requests violating the #privacy of the #donors to the FSFE, and in the fog of war cancelled the contract with the #FSFE. Now the FSFE is hunting to get those 450 donors attention and donations back. details in this archived mail: https://ctrlc.hu/~stef/fsfe-nexi.txt
maybe some journalist could shine some attention at this case?
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The #rich have no idea how real life works.
Vote out and #primary everyone with big money #donors.
#economy #NoMoreBillionaires #NoMoreCEOs #TaxTheRich #VoteProgressive -
"#Donors using #Harvard’s #donoradvisedfund directed nearly $9 million to three organizations focused on #Jewish life and combating #antisemitism in fiscal year 2024, according to the #University’s most recent tax filings.
The seven-figure distribution represents a sharp departure from prior years, when donor-advised fund giving to Jewish-focused organizations was limited to isolated grants of less than $350,000.
The grants were made during a year marked by a turbulent period for Harvard, as the University faced donor backlash, declining #philanthropic contributions, and heightened scrutiny over its handling of antisemitism following #Hamas’ #Oct7, 2023 attack on #Israel and subsequent #campus #protests."
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2026/2/26/dafs-2024-trend/
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Kennedy Center vice president steps down 12 days after appointment
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/kennedy-center-official-steps-down
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Kennedy Center vice president steps down 12 days after appointment
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/kennedy-center-official-steps-down
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Kennedy Center vice president steps down 12 days after appointment
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/kennedy-center-official-steps-down
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Kennedy Center vice president steps down 12 days after appointment
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/kennedy-center-official-steps-down
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‘What an #Authoritarian #Oligarchy Looks Like’: #Trump Says #OilExecs Tipped Off About #Venezuela Attack
“I can’t begin to tell you how insane this is,” said one critic. “He did not inform #Congress but he’s saying he informed the #OilCompanies.”
by Jon Queally
Jan 05, 2026Excerpt: " 'I can’t begin to tell you how insane this is,' said Fred Wellman, an Army combat veteran now running for Congress as a Democrat in Missouri. 'He did not inform Congress, but he’s saying he informed the oil companies.'
" 'Keep in mind who he means,' Wellman added. 'The #billionaire #MegaDonor that just got control of #Citgo. Our service members were used directly to move the interests of Trump’s #donors.'
" 'The oil companies were notified before Congress,' said Melanie D’Arrigo, executive director of the Campaign for New York Health. 'This is what an authoritarian oligarchy looks like.' "
Read more:
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-says-oil-companies-tipped-off-venezuela#MoronDoctrine #Oiligarchy #PaulSinger #USPol #WorldPol #DonroeDoctrine #USImperialism #NoNewWars #NoWar #WarMongers #USWarCrimes #CorporateColonialism #Oiligarchs
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Petition calling on Kennedy Center donors to suspend funding nears 100,000 signatures
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/news/kennedy-center-donors-petition
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Trump has begun to address affordability a bit more
—rhetorically, that is.
He’s never fully acknowledged that the affordability problem has continued into his administration,
nor how his own policies
—from tariffs raising prices on myriad goods to the chaotic interruptions in crucial benefits like food stamps
—have contributed to Americans’ economic sufferings.
But he has been making more claims about what he’s supposedly doing to bring down the cost of living, a tacit nod to the polling.He says inflation has “stopped.”
He sayshis policies will cut drug prices by “400, 500, even 600 percent.”
He says he has brought down the price of food and gas.
He says that electricity costs “will fall dramatically.”
He says that wages are up and that manufacturing jobs are flooding back to the United States.
Trouble is, none of that is true.
Inflation has not “stopped.”
Grocery pricesare up even from the Biden era.
His claims about drug prices are not only false but, as CNN points out, “mathematically impossible.”
Wage growth for workers without college degrees slowed, from January to September, and within the same time frame, workers lost 361,000 jobs.
From April—the month Trump announcedhis “liberation day” tariffs—to September, manufacturing in the U.S. fell by 58,000 jobs.
On gas, his claims are exaggerated, as are his claims on egg prices.
Electricity has spiked by 9 percent during his administration,
and while it’s impossible to predict the future, there’s certainly no reason to believe his claim that he’s just about to bring it down.⭐️But an equally big problem is that Americans’ struggles just don’t interest him. -- That’s why he can’t stay focused on them.
That’s why he rolls his eyes when he says the word “affordability.”
It’s also why in every recent speech, when he’s not lying about the affordability problem, he’s changing the subject.Trump raises the issue only to pivot to his preferred topics:
tariffs (which he said recently was his “favorite word”),
immigration,
his personal beefs,
himself,
Ilhan Omar,
Somalians in Minnesota, and so on.In his December 17 speech on the economy, he opened with three sentences on the cost of living,
and immediately after saying the word “affordability,” he launched a rant about immigrants -- as if to wake himself up.
Two days later, in a speech in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, he shifted from affordability to his weird obsession with immigrants coming from insane asylums
(presumably he is equating those seeking “asylum” with mental patients, a long-standing Trumpian muddle)
without even the pretense of a logical transition, just because he couldn’t wait to get there.Hardship bores Trump.
And why wouldn’t it?
He’s a rich guy who likes to hang out at Mar-a-Lago with other rich guys.
He doesn’t have any answers to the affordability crisis because he doesn’t care
—he really should borrow his wife’s infamous jacket
—and because some of the easiest and most obvious solutions to the crisis involve #rolling #back his own policies -- not to mention #alienating Republican #donors.
No wonder he’d rather rant about Somalis in Minnesota—or reminisce about the good old days of his #attempted #assassination.
Trump’s utter disengagement and mendacity on the affordability crisis create a huge opportunity for Democrats,
✅and some have been running with it.
On Thursday, democratic socialist #Zohran #Mamdani was sworn in as the new mayor of New York City.
He campaigned on making New York more affordable through universal childcare,
free buses,
a rent freeze for rent-stabilized buildings,
as well as increasing the supply of housing for poor, working-class, and middle-class New Yorkers.
He is backed by a grassroots campaign to tax the rich to make all this possible.
On January 20, #Mikie #Sherill, the Democratic governor-elect of New Jersey, will also be sworn in.
She too campaigned on lowering costs
-- while also 💥strongly opposing the construction of new data centers, which will increase energy bills, line tech billionaires’ pockets, and only flood the world with more slo
In a sense, they will face the same challenge that Trump is facing:
how to deliver on their campaign promises to address the affordability crisis.
🔥The difference is that they have actual policies they plan to advance in their respective legislative bodies.
All Trump ever had was his favorite word, and every respected economist knew back in 2024 that astronomical tariffs were certain to accomplish one thing:
higher prices on American consumers.
But the president is not one to acknowledge his mistakes, let alone learn from them.
So it’s a safe bet that he’s not going to suddenly find any solutions to the affordability crisis ... not when he can barely bring himself to say those words.
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The justices will consider whether to revive a bid by First Choice Women's Resource Centers to block a records request made by Democratic #NJAG Matthew Platkin as part of a probe into whether it unlawfully deceived [#fraud] #donors & potential #clients into believing the facilities offered #abortions & other #reproductive #healthcare services.
#SCOTUS #law #ReproductiveRights #WomensHealth #AbortionIsHealthcare #MaleSupremacy #FarRight #NAR #PartisanCourt #ActivistCourt
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The justices will consider whether to revive a bid by First Choice Women's Resource Centers to block a records request made by Democratic #NJAG Matthew Platkin as part of a probe into whether it unlawfully deceived [#fraud] #donors & potential #clients into believing the facilities offered #abortions & other #reproductive #healthcare services.
#SCOTUS #law #ReproductiveRights #WomensHealth #AbortionIsHealthcare #MaleSupremacy #FarRight #NAR #PartisanCourt #ActivistCourt
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See attached pics for the list of #Trump transition #donors. Unknown amounts.
#law #government #corruption #PayToPlay #power #billionaires #appointees #favors #DarkMoney #CitizensUnited
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3 of the #donors also gave to Trump’s inaugural fund. #LindaMcMahon & #PaulSinger each donated $1M, while #MarleneRicketts, the wife of the founder of #TDAmeritrade, contributed $1.1M. In total, #Trump raised a record $250.4M for his inauguration, more than 2X the amount raised for his first one.
#HowardLutnick was also a donor to the $300M White House #ballroom construction project, acc/to a list disclosed last month.
#law #government #corruption #PayToPlay #power #billionaires #DarkMoney
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The report called on #Congress [good luck] to create laws requiring transitions to disclose the names of #donors who give over a threshold amount as well as to publicly account for spending by the transition, which it said would “create public scrutiny that encourages the transition team to police itself tightly against conflicts of interest.”
#law #government #corruption #PayToPlay #Trump #power #billionaires #appointees #favors #DarkMoney #CitizensUnited
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Last week, that group released a report on the #Trump transition that criticized it for “significant departures from established norms,” noting that it started late & relied heavily on a handful of outside think tanks, chiefly the #HeritageFoundation & the #AmericaFirstPolicyInstitute, to develop policy & hire personnel for the new administration.
#law #government #corruption #PayToPlay #donors #power #billionaires #appointees #favors #DarkMoney #CitizensUnited
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“They claimed they were saving taxpayers money, but what they were doing was hiding the ball about who is buying the #government,” said Max Stier, the president of the nonpartisan nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, which promotes best practices in the federal government & runs the Center for Presidential Transition.
#law #corruption #PayToPlay #Trump #donors #power #billionaires #appointees #favors #DarkMoney #CitizensUnited
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#Watchdog groups had raised alarm about the lack of #transparency surrounding the most recent #Trump transition, noting that by not revealing who was contributing—& how much they had chipped in—it was nearly impossible for the public to know about #ConflictsOfInterest or #PayToPlay arrangements.
#law #government #corruption #donors #power #billionaires #appointees #favors #DarkMoney #CitizensUnited
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Almost exactly 1 yr ago, #SusieWiles, now serving as Trump’s chief of staff, described the decision not to sign the #GSA agreement as a way to “save taxpayers’ hard-earned money”🤨. At the time, she also pledged to disclose the names of #donors & to ensure that no noncitizens contributed….
#Trump had reported raising $6.5M for his first presidential transition, all from private donations under the $5k cap. In 2021, President Joe #Biden disclosed $22.1M in contributions to his transition.
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Almost exactly 1 yr ago, #SusieWiles, now serving as Trump’s chief of staff, described the decision not to sign the #GSA agreement as a way to “save taxpayers’ hard-earned money”🤨. At the time, she also pledged to disclose the names of #donors & to ensure that no noncitizens contributed….
#Trump had reported raising $6.5M for his first presidential transition, all from private donations under the $5k cap. In 2021, President Joe #Biden disclosed $22.1M in contributions to his transition.
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Almost exactly 1 yr ago, #SusieWiles, now serving as Trump’s chief of staff, described the decision not to sign the #GSA agreement as a way to “save taxpayers’ hard-earned money”🤨. At the time, she also pledged to disclose the names of #donors & to ensure that no noncitizens contributed….
#Trump had reported raising $6.5M for his first presidential transition, all from private donations under the $5k cap. In 2021, President Joe #Biden disclosed $22.1M in contributions to his transition.
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Almost exactly 1 yr ago, #SusieWiles, now serving as Trump’s chief of staff, described the decision not to sign the #GSA agreement as a way to “save taxpayers’ hard-earned money”🤨. At the time, she also pledged to disclose the names of #donors & to ensure that no noncitizens contributed….
#Trump had reported raising $6.5M for his first presidential transition, all from private donations under the $5k cap. In 2021, President Joe #Biden disclosed $22.1M in contributions to his transition.
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Almost exactly 1 yr ago, #SusieWiles, now serving as Trump’s chief of staff, described the decision not to sign the #GSA agreement as a way to “save taxpayers’ hard-earned money”🤨. At the time, she also pledged to disclose the names of #donors & to ensure that no noncitizens contributed….
#Trump had reported raising $6.5M for his first presidential transition, all from private donations under the $5k cap. In 2021, President Joe #Biden disclosed $22.1M in contributions to his transition.
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Prior administrations, including Trump’s in 2016, signed that agreement, which in addition to the disclosure obligation caps individual donations at $5,000 & bars #foreign contributions. By declining to sign, the second #Trump transition sidestepped those strictures & presumably could accept far larger contributions.
#law #government #corruption #PayToPlay #donors #power #billionaires #appointees #favors #DarkMoney #CitizensUnited
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At least 3 of the entries on the list matched names of Washington #lobbyists, but their identities could not be confirmed. Lobbyists with those names did not respond to requests for comment Tuesday evening. Because the list did not include addresses, hometowns or professions, it was not possible to confirm the identity of many other individuals described as #donors.
#law #government #corruption #PayToPlay #Trump #power #billionaires #appointees #favors #DarkMoney #CitizensUnited
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“President Trump greatly appreciates his supporters & donors; however, unlike politicians of the past, he is not bought by anyone & does what’s in the best interest of the country,” Danielle Alvarez, a spox for the #Trump transition, ridiculously said in a statement. “Any suggestion otherwise is simply false.”
#law #government #corruption #PayToPlay #donors #power #billionaires #appointees #favors
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A full year after making a public pledge to do so, #Trump disclosed a list of #donors who helped #pay for his transition to #power.
The list of 46 individuals…includes #billionaires like #JeffYass & #PaulSinger as well as several who went on to be #appointees in the current #administration.
In total, the transition said it raised slightly >$14M, but did not specify how much each donor contributed. It said $13.7M was spent on the transition.
#law #corruption #PayToPlay
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/us/politics/trump-transition-donors.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share -
This #PoliticalCartoon by Rob Rogers shows Trump's recent discovery of the word "affordability."
Rob wrote: "Democrats won big in last week's elections because they ran on affordability. Now Trump is trying to claim that word as his own. Unbelievable."
#Trump #politics #affordability #grift #donors #emoluments #GrifterInChief -
# Trump escalated attacks on liberal #billionaire #GeorgeSoros - saying he and other #Democratic #donors be investigated for allegedly funding “#leftwing #terrorism,” despite no evidence; critics say the move weaponizes #antisemitic #tropes and aims to intimidate major #Democratic contributors ahead of the #2026midterms by making #Soros a #political #scapegoat and deterring donor support. #democracy #elections #martiallaw #maga #dictator #government #politics #constitution
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The pursuit of what #Trump said were the funders of “agitators & anarchists” is the latest instance of Trump abusing the power of his office to pursue his political rivals.
When pressed by a reporter to name any possible targets, he suggested 2 of the #Democratic Party’s top #donors — billionaires #GeorgeSoros & #ReidHoffman.
#law #RevengePolitics #fascism #authoritarianism #dictatorship #autocracy #tyranny #dissent #ThoughtPolice #democracy #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreedomOfAssociation
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The pursuit of what #Trump said were the funders of “agitators & anarchists” is the latest instance of Trump abusing the power of his office to pursue his political rivals.
When pressed by a reporter to name any possible targets, he suggested 2 of the #Democratic Party’s top #donors — billionaires #GeorgeSoros & #ReidHoffman.
#law #RevengePolitics #fascism #authoritarianism #dictatorship #autocracy #tyranny #dissent #ThoughtPolice #democracy #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreedomOfAssociation
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The pursuit of what #Trump said were the funders of “agitators & anarchists” is the latest instance of Trump abusing the power of his office to pursue his political rivals.
When pressed by a reporter to name any possible targets, he suggested 2 of the #Democratic Party’s top #donors — billionaires #GeorgeSoros & #ReidHoffman.
#law #RevengePolitics #fascism #authoritarianism #dictatorship #autocracy #tyranny #dissent #ThoughtPolice #democracy #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreedomOfAssociation
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The pursuit of what #Trump said were the funders of “agitators & anarchists” is the latest instance of Trump abusing the power of his office to pursue his political rivals.
When pressed by a reporter to name any possible targets, he suggested 2 of the #Democratic Party’s top #donors — billionaires #GeorgeSoros & #ReidHoffman.
#law #RevengePolitics #fascism #authoritarianism #dictatorship #autocracy #tyranny #dissent #ThoughtPolice #democracy #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreedomOfAssociation
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The pursuit of what #Trump said were the funders of “agitators & anarchists” is the latest instance of Trump abusing the power of his office to pursue his political rivals.
When pressed by a reporter to name any possible targets, he suggested 2 of the #Democratic Party’s top #donors — billionaires #GeorgeSoros & #ReidHoffman.
#law #RevengePolitics #fascism #authoritarianism #dictatorship #autocracy #tyranny #dissent #ThoughtPolice #democracy #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreedomOfAssociation
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We were glad to welcome Mr. Davidson to our community to see our #sustainable projects and how we fight #hidden hunger. We thank him for his support and the guidance he gave us on #eco-friendly activities. We’re still waiting for more #supervisors, #supporters, and #donors to help us keep going and make a real change.
#Uganda #Eco Youths Network
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#AbrahamLincoln: "#democracy is #government of the #people - by the #people - for the #people"
but #democracy is not perfect per default, it needs constant #reform to become better and better (not worse and worse how it was made by (#financial #taxavoiding #lobbyists and other #lobbyists = #corruption)
how to reform democracy? a #conversationwithai: #deepseek
<think>
Alright, I'm trying to figure out how to reform #democracy so that decisions are made faster and are more competent, while also reducing incompetence and corruption. This is a big question because democracy as it stands has a lot of #issues, but it's still considered one of the better systems out there <- read this?First off, I know that one of the main problems with democracies is that #decisionmaking can be #slow, especially in #large #countries.
There are so many #checks and #balances that sometimes it feels like nothing gets done.
So maybe making decisions faster requires #streamlining some processes.
But how? Maybe reducing #bureaucracy or changing how legislation is passed?
Another issue is #incompetence. I've seen elected officials who don't seem to have the right skills or knowledge for their roles. <- this #AI has seen things!
How can we ensure that #leaders are actually #competent?
Perhaps through better #education #requirements, or maybe having #experts in certain fields advise them more #effectively.
#Corruption is another huge #Problem seems like #money plays a big role in #politics, which can lead to decisions that favor #donors over the people.
#Campaign #finance #reform might help here, but I'm not sure how feasible that is given current laws and court rulings, especially in places like the #US with #CitizensUnited.
#Voter #engagement is also a factor.
If more people participate, maybe there's more #accountability.
But getting people to vote when they feel their votes don't matter is tough.
Maybe changing voting systems, like ranked-choice voting, could make elections feel more representative and increase turnout.
I've heard about #sortition, where #random #citizens are #selected for #decisionmaking bodies.
That might bring in diverse perspectives and reduce corruption since the average person isn't as beholden to special interests.
But would people take it seriously? I'm not sure how effective that would be compared to elected officials.
#Technology could play a role too.
Maybe using #online #platforms for #participatory #budgeting or #policy #discussions.
It could make #government more #transparent and involve citizens more #directly.
However, there's the risk of #misinformation and #manipulation online.
#Term #limits are another idea.
They might prevent politicians from becoming too entrenched and corrupt, but they can also limit institutional knowledge and lead to a #revolvingdoor of #inexperienced #leaders.
#Anticorruption agencies seem necessary, but they need to be #independent and well #funded.
If they're controlled by the government, they won't be effective.
How do you ensure their independence?
#Media #literacy is important because if people are #better #informed, they can make #better #decisions at the #ballotbox.
But with so much #misinformation out there, improving media literacy is a big challenge.
I'm also thinking about proportional representation.
Maybe switching to a system where more parties have seats could lead to more diverse and representative governments, reducing gridlock.
But it might also make forming a government harder if no single party has a majority.
What about making voting mandatory?
It increases turnout but can also lead to people voting without being informed, which doesn't necessarily improve the quality of decisions.
Another thought is focusing on #local #governance.
If more decisions are made at the local level where people can be more involved and informed, it might lead to #better #outcomes #overall.
But not all issues can be handled locally; some require national or international coordination.
I'm also considering how #education plays into this.
Better #civic #education could make voters more informed and engaged.
It starts from a young age teaching about #government #structures, #roles, and the importance of #participation.
#Transparency is key too.
If governments are more open about their processes and decisions, trust might increase. Things like #FOIA requests in the U.S. help, but they can be slow and sometimes
incomplete.#Incentivizing #good #governance through awards or recognition might motivate leaders to perform better, but it's not a sure fix for deeper systemic issues.
Encouraging #whistleblowers is important because they can expose #corruption before it becomes entrenched.
Protecting them legally would make others more willing to come forward.
Public-private partnerships could bring in expertise from the private sector, but there's a risk of corporate influence if not managed properly.
Inclusive decision-making ensures that all groups have a voice, which leads to more equitable policies.
It requires active efforts to involve marginalized communities.
Independent judiciaries are crucial because they can check the other branches and enforce laws against corruption.
But judicial appointments can be politicized, which undermines their independence.
Finally, cultural shifts towards valuing integrity over power might help reduce corruption. But changing a culture is slow and difficult, especially in large, diverse societies.
Putting all these thoughts together, it seems like reforming democracy requires a multi-faceted approach addressing both structural issues and cultural factors. It's not just about tweaking one part but making comprehensive changes that promote competence, transparency, and accountability while ensuring representation and reducing corruption.
</think>
Reforming democracy to enhance decision-making efficiency, competence, and reduce corruption involves a multifaceted approach that addresses both structural and cultural aspects of
governance. Here is an organized strategy based on the thought process:### Structural Reforms
1. **Streamline Decision-Making Processes:**
- Reduce bureaucratic layers and adopt more agile legislative processes to accelerate decision-making without compromising thorough consideration.2. **Campaign Finance Reform:**
- Implement strict regulations on campaign contributions and promote public financing of elections to diminish the influence of money in politics.3. **Proportional Representation:**
- Introduce proportional representation systems to ensure diverse representation, which can lead to more inclusive and efficient governance.4. **Term Limits:**
- Enact term limits for elected officials to prevent entrenchment, while ensuring mechanisms for knowledge retention and smooth transitions.5. **Independent Anti-Corruption Agencies:**
- Establish independent bodies with strong investigative and prosecutorial powers to combat corruption effectively.### Enhancing Competence
1. **Expert Advisory Bodies:**
- Integrate expert panels in decision-making processes to provide informed guidance on complex issues.2. **Civic Education:**
- Improve education systems to foster informed voters through civic engagement and critical thinking skills.3. **Sortition (Citizen Juries):**
- Experiment with sortition to involve diverse citizen perspectives, enhancing
representativeness and reducing corruption risks.### Reducing Corruption
1. **Transparency Measures:**
- Increase government transparency through open data initiatives, accessible meetings, and robust freedom of information laws.2. **Whistleblower Protection:**
- Strengthen legal protections for whistleblowers to encourage the exposure of corruption without fear of retribution.3. **Judicial Independence:**
- Ensure the judiciary is independent and impartial, free from political influence, to uphold rule of law and check executive power.### Voter Engagement and Participation
1. **Voting System Reforms:**
- Adopt ranked-choice voting and proportional representation to ensure votes count more meaningfully and increase voter satisfaction.2. **Compulsory Voting:**
- Consider mandatory voting with incentives for informed voting, potentially reducing apathy and increasing political engagement.3. **Participatory Budgeting:**
- Involve citizens in budget decisions through digital platforms to foster transparency and accountability.### Technological Integration
1. **Digital Platforms:**
- Utilize technology for participatory governance, enabling real-time public input on policies and fostering informed discussions.2. **Media Literacy Programs:**
- Launch initiatives to combat misinformation, promoting a better-informed electorate capable of discerning credible sources.### Cultural Shifts
1. **Incentivizing Good Governance:**
- Recognize and reward ethical leadership through awards or public acknowledgment to promote integrity in governance.2. **Cultural Values:**
- Foster societal norms that prioritize transparency, accountability, and integrity, encouraging leaders to adhere to high ethical standards.### Conclusion
Reforming democracy requires a comprehensive approach that combines structural changes with cultural shifts. By streamlining processes, enhancing
competence through education and expertise, reducing corruption through transparency and independent oversight, and engaging citizens more
effectively, democracies can become more responsive, efficient, and just. This multifaceted strategy aims to rebuild trust in governance and ensure
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#AbrahamLincoln: "#democracy is #government of the #people - by the #people - for the #people"
but #democracy is not perfect per default, it needs constant #reform to become better and better (not worse and worse how it was made by (#financial #taxavoiding #lobbyists and other #lobbyists = #corruption)
how to reform democracy? a #conversationwithai: #deepseek
<think>
Alright, I'm trying to figure out how to reform #democracy so that decisions are made faster and are more competent, while also reducing incompetence and corruption. This is a big question because democracy as it stands has a lot of #issues, but it's still considered one of the better systems out there <- read this?First off, I know that one of the main problems with democracies is that #decisionmaking can be #slow, especially in #large #countries.
There are so many #checks and #balances that sometimes it feels like nothing gets done.
So maybe making decisions faster requires #streamlining some processes.
But how? Maybe reducing #bureaucracy or changing how legislation is passed?
Another issue is #incompetence. I've seen elected officials who don't seem to have the right skills or knowledge for their roles. <- this #AI has seen things!
How can we ensure that #leaders are actually #competent?
Perhaps through better #education #requirements, or maybe having #experts in certain fields advise them more #effectively.
#Corruption is another huge #Problem seems like #money plays a big role in #politics, which can lead to decisions that favor #donors over the people.
#Campaign #finance #reform might help here, but I'm not sure how feasible that is given current laws and court rulings, especially in places like the #US with #CitizensUnited.
#Voter #engagement is also a factor.
If more people participate, maybe there's more #accountability.
But getting people to vote when they feel their votes don't matter is tough.
Maybe changing voting systems, like ranked-choice voting, could make elections feel more representative and increase turnout.
I've heard about #sortition, where #random #citizens are #selected for #decisionmaking bodies.
That might bring in diverse perspectives and reduce corruption since the average person isn't as beholden to special interests.
But would people take it seriously? I'm not sure how effective that would be compared to elected officials.
#Technology could play a role too.
Maybe using #online #platforms for #participatory #budgeting or #policy #discussions.
It could make #government more #transparent and involve citizens more #directly.
However, there's the risk of #misinformation and #manipulation online.
#Term #limits are another idea.
They might prevent politicians from becoming too entrenched and corrupt, but they can also limit institutional knowledge and lead to a #revolvingdoor of #inexperienced #leaders.
#Anticorruption agencies seem necessary, but they need to be #independent and well #funded.
If they're controlled by the government, they won't be effective.
How do you ensure their independence?
#Media #literacy is important because if people are #better #informed, they can make #better #decisions at the #ballotbox.
But with so much #misinformation out there, improving media literacy is a big challenge.
I'm also thinking about proportional representation.
Maybe switching to a system where more parties have seats could lead to more diverse and representative governments, reducing gridlock.
But it might also make forming a government harder if no single party has a majority.
What about making voting mandatory?
It increases turnout but can also lead to people voting without being informed, which doesn't necessarily improve the quality of decisions.
Another thought is focusing on #local #governance.
If more decisions are made at the local level where people can be more involved and informed, it might lead to #better #outcomes #overall.
But not all issues can be handled locally; some require national or international coordination.
I'm also considering how #education plays into this.
Better #civic #education could make voters more informed and engaged.
It starts from a young age teaching about #government #structures, #roles, and the importance of #participation.
#Transparency is key too.
If governments are more open about their processes and decisions, trust might increase. Things like #FOIA requests in the U.S. help, but they can be slow and sometimes
incomplete.#Incentivizing #good #governance through awards or recognition might motivate leaders to perform better, but it's not a sure fix for deeper systemic issues.
Encouraging #whistleblowers is important because they can expose #corruption before it becomes entrenched.
Protecting them legally would make others more willing to come forward.
Public-private partnerships could bring in expertise from the private sector, but there's a risk of corporate influence if not managed properly.
Inclusive decision-making ensures that all groups have a voice, which leads to more equitable policies.
It requires active efforts to involve marginalized communities.
Independent judiciaries are crucial because they can check the other branches and enforce laws against corruption.
But judicial appointments can be politicized, which undermines their independence.
Finally, cultural shifts towards valuing integrity over power might help reduce corruption. But changing a culture is slow and difficult, especially in large, diverse societies.
Putting all these thoughts together, it seems like reforming democracy requires a multi-faceted approach addressing both structural issues and cultural factors. It's not just about tweaking one part but making comprehensive changes that promote competence, transparency, and accountability while ensuring representation and reducing corruption.
</think>
Reforming democracy to enhance decision-making efficiency, competence, and reduce corruption involves a multifaceted approach that addresses both structural and cultural aspects of
governance. Here is an organized strategy based on the thought process:### Structural Reforms
1. **Streamline Decision-Making Processes:**
- Reduce bureaucratic layers and adopt more agile legislative processes to accelerate decision-making without compromising thorough consideration.2. **Campaign Finance Reform:**
- Implement strict regulations on campaign contributions and promote public financing of elections to diminish the influence of money in politics.3. **Proportional Representation:**
- Introduce proportional representation systems to ensure diverse representation, which can lead to more inclusive and efficient governance.4. **Term Limits:**
- Enact term limits for elected officials to prevent entrenchment, while ensuring mechanisms for knowledge retention and smooth transitions.5. **Independent Anti-Corruption Agencies:**
- Establish independent bodies with strong investigative and prosecutorial powers to combat corruption effectively.### Enhancing Competence
1. **Expert Advisory Bodies:**
- Integrate expert panels in decision-making processes to provide informed guidance on complex issues.2. **Civic Education:**
- Improve education systems to foster informed voters through civic engagement and critical thinking skills.3. **Sortition (Citizen Juries):**
- Experiment with sortition to involve diverse citizen perspectives, enhancing
representativeness and reducing corruption risks.### Reducing Corruption
1. **Transparency Measures:**
- Increase government transparency through open data initiatives, accessible meetings, and robust freedom of information laws.2. **Whistleblower Protection:**
- Strengthen legal protections for whistleblowers to encourage the exposure of corruption without fear of retribution.3. **Judicial Independence:**
- Ensure the judiciary is independent and impartial, free from political influence, to uphold rule of law and check executive power.### Voter Engagement and Participation
1. **Voting System Reforms:**
- Adopt ranked-choice voting and proportional representation to ensure votes count more meaningfully and increase voter satisfaction.2. **Compulsory Voting:**
- Consider mandatory voting with incentives for informed voting, potentially reducing apathy and increasing political engagement.3. **Participatory Budgeting:**
- Involve citizens in budget decisions through digital platforms to foster transparency and accountability.### Technological Integration
1. **Digital Platforms:**
- Utilize technology for participatory governance, enabling real-time public input on policies and fostering informed discussions.2. **Media Literacy Programs:**
- Launch initiatives to combat misinformation, promoting a better-informed electorate capable of discerning credible sources.### Cultural Shifts
1. **Incentivizing Good Governance:**
- Recognize and reward ethical leadership through awards or public acknowledgment to promote integrity in governance.2. **Cultural Values:**
- Foster societal norms that prioritize transparency, accountability, and integrity, encouraging leaders to adhere to high ethical standards.### Conclusion
Reforming democracy requires a comprehensive approach that combines structural changes with cultural shifts. By streamlining processes, enhancing
competence through education and expertise, reducing corruption through transparency and independent oversight, and engaging citizens more
effectively, democracies can become more responsive, efficient, and just. This multifaceted strategy aims to rebuild trust in governance and ensure
decisions truly reflect the will of the people. -
#AbrahamLincoln: "#democracy is #government of the #people - by the #people - for the #people"
but #democracy is not perfect per default, it needs constant #reform to become better and better (not worse and worse how it was made by (#financial #taxavoiding #lobbyists and other #lobbyists = #corruption)
how to reform democracy? a #conversationwithai: #deepseek
<think>
Alright, I'm trying to figure out how to reform #democracy so that decisions are made faster and are more competent, while also reducing incompetence and corruption. This is a big question because democracy as it stands has a lot of #issues, but it's still considered one of the better systems out there <- read this?First off, I know that one of the main problems with democracies is that #decisionmaking can be #slow, especially in #large #countries.
There are so many #checks and #balances that sometimes it feels like nothing gets done.
So maybe making decisions faster requires #streamlining some processes.
But how? Maybe reducing #bureaucracy or changing how legislation is passed?
Another issue is #incompetence. I've seen elected officials who don't seem to have the right skills or knowledge for their roles. <- this #AI has seen things!
How can we ensure that #leaders are actually #competent?
Perhaps through better #education #requirements, or maybe having #experts in certain fields advise them more #effectively.
#Corruption is another huge #Problem seems like #money plays a big role in #politics, which can lead to decisions that favor #donors over the people.
#Campaign #finance #reform might help here, but I'm not sure how feasible that is given current laws and court rulings, especially in places like the #US with #CitizensUnited.
#Voter #engagement is also a factor.
If more people participate, maybe there's more #accountability.
But getting people to vote when they feel their votes don't matter is tough.
Maybe changing voting systems, like ranked-choice voting, could make elections feel more representative and increase turnout.
I've heard about #sortition, where #random #citizens are #selected for #decisionmaking bodies.
That might bring in diverse perspectives and reduce corruption since the average person isn't as beholden to special interests.
But would people take it seriously? I'm not sure how effective that would be compared to elected officials.
#Technology could play a role too.
Maybe using #online #platforms for #participatory #budgeting or #policy #discussions.
It could make #government more #transparent and involve citizens more #directly.
However, there's the risk of #misinformation and #manipulation online.
#Term #limits are another idea.
They might prevent politicians from becoming too entrenched and corrupt, but they can also limit institutional knowledge and lead to a #revolvingdoor of #inexperienced #leaders.
#Anticorruption agencies seem necessary, but they need to be #independent and well #funded.
If they're controlled by the government, they won't be effective.
How do you ensure their independence?
#Media #literacy is important because if people are #better #informed, they can make #better #decisions at the #ballotbox.
But with so much #misinformation out there, improving media literacy is a big challenge.
I'm also thinking about proportional representation.
Maybe switching to a system where more parties have seats could lead to more diverse and representative governments, reducing gridlock.
But it might also make forming a government harder if no single party has a majority.
What about making voting mandatory?
It increases turnout but can also lead to people voting without being informed, which doesn't necessarily improve the quality of decisions.
Another thought is focusing on #local #governance.
If more decisions are made at the local level where people can be more involved and informed, it might lead to #better #outcomes #overall.
But not all issues can be handled locally; some require national or international coordination.
I'm also considering how #education plays into this.
Better #civic #education could make voters more informed and engaged.
It starts from a young age teaching about #government #structures, #roles, and the importance of #participation.
#Transparency is key too.
If governments are more open about their processes and decisions, trust might increase. Things like #FOIA requests in the U.S. help, but they can be slow and sometimes
incomplete.#Incentivizing #good #governance through awards or recognition might motivate leaders to perform better, but it's not a sure fix for deeper systemic issues.
Encouraging #whistleblowers is important because they can expose #corruption before it becomes entrenched.
Protecting them legally would make others more willing to come forward.
Public-private partnerships could bring in expertise from the private sector, but there's a risk of corporate influence if not managed properly.
Inclusive decision-making ensures that all groups have a voice, which leads to more equitable policies.
It requires active efforts to involve marginalized communities.
Independent judiciaries are crucial because they can check the other branches and enforce laws against corruption.
But judicial appointments can be politicized, which undermines their independence.
Finally, cultural shifts towards valuing integrity over power might help reduce corruption. But changing a culture is slow and difficult, especially in large, diverse societies.
Putting all these thoughts together, it seems like reforming democracy requires a multi-faceted approach addressing both structural issues and cultural factors. It's not just about tweaking one part but making comprehensive changes that promote competence, transparency, and accountability while ensuring representation and reducing corruption.
</think>
Reforming democracy to enhance decision-making efficiency, competence, and reduce corruption involves a multifaceted approach that addresses both structural and cultural aspects of
governance. Here is an organized strategy based on the thought process:### Structural Reforms
1. **Streamline Decision-Making Processes:**
- Reduce bureaucratic layers and adopt more agile legislative processes to accelerate decision-making without compromising thorough consideration.2. **Campaign Finance Reform:**
- Implement strict regulations on campaign contributions and promote public financing of elections to diminish the influence of money in politics.3. **Proportional Representation:**
- Introduce proportional representation systems to ensure diverse representation, which can lead to more inclusive and efficient governance.4. **Term Limits:**
- Enact term limits for elected officials to prevent entrenchment, while ensuring mechanisms for knowledge retention and smooth transitions.5. **Independent Anti-Corruption Agencies:**
- Establish independent bodies with strong investigative and prosecutorial powers to combat corruption effectively.### Enhancing Competence
1. **Expert Advisory Bodies:**
- Integrate expert panels in decision-making processes to provide informed guidance on complex issues.2. **Civic Education:**
- Improve education systems to foster informed voters through civic engagement and critical thinking skills.3. **Sortition (Citizen Juries):**
- Experiment with sortition to involve diverse citizen perspectives, enhancing
representativeness and reducing corruption risks.### Reducing Corruption
1. **Transparency Measures:**
- Increase government transparency through open data initiatives, accessible meetings, and robust freedom of information laws.2. **Whistleblower Protection:**
- Strengthen legal protections for whistleblowers to encourage the exposure of corruption without fear of retribution.3. **Judicial Independence:**
- Ensure the judiciary is independent and impartial, free from political influence, to uphold rule of law and check executive power.### Voter Engagement and Participation
1. **Voting System Reforms:**
- Adopt ranked-choice voting and proportional representation to ensure votes count more meaningfully and increase voter satisfaction.2. **Compulsory Voting:**
- Consider mandatory voting with incentives for informed voting, potentially reducing apathy and increasing political engagement.3. **Participatory Budgeting:**
- Involve citizens in budget decisions through digital platforms to foster transparency and accountability.### Technological Integration
1. **Digital Platforms:**
- Utilize technology for participatory governance, enabling real-time public input on policies and fostering informed discussions.2. **Media Literacy Programs:**
- Launch initiatives to combat misinformation, promoting a better-informed electorate capable of discerning credible sources.### Cultural Shifts
1. **Incentivizing Good Governance:**
- Recognize and reward ethical leadership through awards or public acknowledgment to promote integrity in governance.2. **Cultural Values:**
- Foster societal norms that prioritize transparency, accountability, and integrity, encouraging leaders to adhere to high ethical standards.### Conclusion
Reforming democracy requires a comprehensive approach that combines structural changes with cultural shifts. By streamlining processes, enhancing
competence through education and expertise, reducing corruption through transparency and independent oversight, and engaging citizens more
effectively, democracies can become more responsive, efficient, and just. This multifaceted strategy aims to rebuild trust in governance and ensure
decisions truly reflect the will of the people. -
Why did the majority of the people of the #UnitedStates choose not to #vote in 2024? Here's my take: They finally decided neither party was worth it. Why? Well, let's see what both parties have in common:
1. Either center-right or far-right #economic stances.
2. #Corporate / #Billionaire #donors.
3. Anti- #Muslim stances.Basically, both parties are too #rightwing for the majority of #Americans.
This is not a right-wing country.Ironic, given what was "elected" to "represent" us.
#democrats and #republicans are #OutOfTouch
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#SiliconValley, the New #Lobbying Monster
"The #superPAC & 2 affil's revealed in fed filings they'd collected >$170m to spend on #political races across #USA in 2024.. more than nearly any oth super PAC.. #Procrypto #donors r responsible for ~50% of corp donations to PACs in 2024 & #techindustry became one of e largest corp donors.. #American #governance hv become so #perverted by #money tt it's nearly impossible for people oth than #billionaires to further their agendas"
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/10/14/silicon-valley-the-new-lobbying-monster -
#Colorado #bigot and #congresswoman #LaurenBoebert #tries – & completely #fails – to #raise #money for a #supposed #victim of #trans #rights
The "#victim," #AngelaCarini, the #Italian #boxer who #forfeited to #Algerian #boxer #ImaneKhelif at this summer’s #ParisOlympics #refused to accept the #money Boebert raised for her, and Boebert was forced to #return it to #donors. (1/3)
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#Colorado #bigot and #congresswoman #LaurenBoebert #tries – & completely #fails – to #raise #money for a #supposed #victim of #trans #rights
The "#victim," #AngelaCarini, the #Italian #boxer who #forfeited to #Algerian #boxer #ImaneKhelif at this summer’s #ParisOlympics #refused to accept the #money Boebert raised for her, and Boebert was forced to #return it to #donors. (1/3)