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[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The government isn't a monolith.

Yes, there are oligarchs influencing policies that make a standard of living hell on earth.

There are also great people within the government who are actively trying to improve the state of things.

[–] Quill7513@slrpnk.net 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

it's all about possession of power. the good people working for the feds have to do their good work despite their bosses handing our value over to the greedy parasites

[–] Crikeste@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

No, it’s all about who possesses money. Corporations got $100 against every one of your puny worthless votes.

[–] Quill7513@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

money is the measurable possession of power

[–] Crikeste@lemm.ee 1 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Not necessarily. Power and money are often hand in hand, but power can exist without money.

[–] Quill7513@slrpnk.net 1 points 19 hours ago

exactly. but money can't exist without power. money only represents an accumulation of value stolen through violence