A governmental system can only succeed long-term when the politicians and the people respect it.
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Q: What happens with revolutionary scientific developments that we hear about once and then never again? Eg: Clear glass window solar panels.
A: The patent gets bought by energy companies and then sat on because they don't want to lose market share to new tech.
14.03.2025 01:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Q: Why tarrifs? Whats the point?
A: (video)
#politics #economics #donors #government #trade #tradewar #tarrifs
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Q: Why won't the Senate Dems stand up to the Trump admin?
A: (video)
#politics #democrats #senate #corruption
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Q. Why aren't the Senate Dems standing up to the Trump administration and voting against the continuing resolution?
A. Some of their biggest donors are government contractors who want to avoid a government shutdown because it cuts into their bottom line.
13.03.2025 23:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Q: Why tarrifs; whom do they benefit?
A: Domestic producers who don't want to compete for market share with international competitors.
Follow up Q: But if they cause price increases for consumers, why is the govt imposing them?
A. Domestic producers are big campaign donors!
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