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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGovernment Is Not a Business!
It cannot be run like a business.Electing a businessman precedent is not a good idea.
(especially a bankruptcy conman felon businessman)
Government Is Not a reality show. It cannot be run like a reality show.
It cannot be cast with brainless pretty people who look good on camera.
Actors are empty vessels following the script put in front of them.
Government is not a religion. It cannot be run like a church.
So what's your solution Mr.Bee?
Scientists. Elect scientists that can quote facts, and proven true.
Doctors. Smart doctors who know cause and effects of epidemics.
Elect those who don't have pretty messages or easy solutions.
Don't listen to what anyone says, check their record!
This country needs an education.
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Government Is Not a Business! (Original Post)
Mr.Bee
Jun 2025
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benpollard
(261 posts)1. Maybe AI should choose our presidents
Voters have shown themselves to be idiots. Perhaps we we could use AI to determine the best candidate who will do what's in the best interest of our country as apposed to who makes them feel safe or who has the best line of B.S.
markodochartaigh
(5,046 posts)4. It sure is tempting
to think that if there were a fool-proof manner of humans governing ourselves for the benefit of all, we would have discovered it in the last six thousand years. And given anthropogenic climate change, nuclear weapons, historic wealth inequality, ubiquitous surveillance technology, etc. we damn better get it correct soon.
usonian
(23,597 posts)2. "The smartest drug addict in the room" disagrees.
Reboot' Revealed: Elon Musk's CEO-Dictator Playbook
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220003654
Silicon Valley Whistleblowers Warn Elon Musk 'Hijacking' Republicans to Control Entire US Government
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220008207
These posts contain, or link to, important understanding of the twisted mentality of Elon and company.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220003654
Silicon Valley Whistleblowers Warn Elon Musk 'Hijacking' Republicans to Control Entire US Government
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220008207
These posts contain, or link to, important understanding of the twisted mentality of Elon and company.
Irish_Dem
(79,890 posts)3. Government workers are delivering services paid for by the US taxpayer.
They are not supposed to turn a profit.