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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 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Whatever you call it, it's the most efficient way to move a country in a single direction and stick to it, if that's what's important.

[–] HollandJim@lemmy.world -5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Wow. You really don’t care to understand a point other than your own. You want to pivot anyone else’s opinion to meaninglessness, and so I don’t see a need to reply further to a one-note-mentality as yours. Enjoy your holidays and goodbye.

[–] 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)

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).