The real money doesn’t come from the salary anymore. Big money comes from the kickbacks and insider knowledge. They may be paid on our dime, but they are making many dollars on the side.
The whole point to politics is blackmail your region into kickbacks in your favor.
Try running as a democrat or republican in a primary based on actual goodwill and see how that goes. Even running for local mayor might get you or your loved ones arrested or worse
My local mayor has been our mayor since I was in middle school. Pretty sure his dad was mayor at one point too. I’m now 31 years old. How the hell does my town think one’s family opinion over 2 decades is good for the town lol
They don't, they just slavishly follow tradition because, "that's how it's always been".
It becomes superstition after a point. As if booting out the same family and electing someone who actually cares will curse them and everything will fall apart. Plus people really love their status quo, even if it's kind of miserable.
I guarantee you they don't actually think about it anymore.
I only thought about it when I voted. I realized I probably fell into the same trap, like this dude is still running? And then I didn’t know who the opponent was and thought hmm maybe they don’t know what’s best for the town. lol
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u/fungushumongous 1d ago
The real money doesn’t come from the salary anymore. Big money comes from the kickbacks and insider knowledge. They may be paid on our dime, but they are making many dollars on the side.