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submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by TokenBoomer@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
 

If someone won $500,000,000 in the lottery, what would be the most effective way to spend it to change the political situation in America?

Edit: Asking for a friend. Also; as much as I appreciate the violent suggestions, I’m thinking more positively focused.

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[–] hark@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

You're saying that choice isn't good and that people need to choose better (perhaps choosing more like you?). Skip the pretense and only have one choice.

[–] TomAwsm@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I mean, the theoretically best system is a benevolent and wise dictator.

[–] HollandJim@lemmy.world -2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Name one in the modern time.

The guy before me keeps changing my position to secure his point, but no - more isn’t any better than no choice. We have to choose for people with a plan, not a platform, and one that works for all of us and not at the expense of any of us (because one day they’ll come for you).

[–] hark@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Regardless of the number of choices that we appear to have, it doesn't matter if the real choices are ultimately made through other means (e.g. lobbyists in the US).