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user-inactivated · 3128 days ago · link · · parent · post: Can US Senators Speak English?

Mr. 101 is an interesting, if naive, guy.

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StJohn · 3128 days ago · link ·

He makes a fair point about the info guide, though. Apparently candidates get charged a crazy amount of moolah to get their statements printed. I noticed the guide said candidates did have to pay to be in the guide, but it didn't say how much. That doesn't sound especially democratic.

Still, I would like to see an e-voting candidate controlled by the same people who voted for Boaty McBoatface. That would be a safe pair of hands.

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