cross-posted from: https://lemmy.whynotdrs.org/post/399058
- Donate the maximum amount legally allowed (as an individual).
- Tell the Member that you would like to become a bundler.
(A bundler is a person or small group of people who pool or aggregate contributions "from the community" and then deliver them in one lump sum to a political campaign).
- Once you have raised a sizeable amount, deliver the money to the Senator so they can use it wisely. In turn, ~~trade stock options based on insider information to the tune of millions~~, be super glad that you helped the democratic process!
1% vs the 99%
Exactly - it's there for those already hoarding all the wealth and power to control government, not an actual viable route for "every people" (never mind those who are further marginalised) to have any impact whatsoever on the system those aforementioned people are maintaining.