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tiredtoo

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6. From the link provided by Treasonous bastard

Reply to CousinIT (Reply #3)

Fri Sep 15, 2017, 08:28 AM

Sep 2017

This report is about politics, but it is not political. The problem is not Democrats or Republicans or the existence of parties per se. The problem is not individual politicians; most who seek and hold public of ce are genuinely seeking to make a positive contribution. The real problem is the nature of competition in the politics industry.

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And here is an interesting study by Harvard Business School [View all] tiredtoo Sep 2017 OP

"US Politicians" needs to be a lot more specific. milestogo Sep 2017 #1

It would help if you read the link... TreasonousBastard Sep 2017 #2

The main issues are CLEARLY due to Republican obstruction.... CousinIT Sep 2017 #3

It is telling that the article has a pic of McConnell upfront. riversedge Sep 2017 #5

From the link provided by Treasonous bastard tiredtoo Sep 2017 #6

I dislike that they call it an "industry". Like health care, if it is, it shouldn't be. CousinIT Sep 2017 #9

Well it is Harvard after all... CousinIT Sep 2017 #14

It hurts to read this because I know it is so true.... riversedge Sep 2017 #4

"Tolerance, inclusion, and personal freedom" Moostache Sep 2017 #8

Everything you need to know is page 6: DetlefK Sep 2017 #7

Thank you for pointing that out tiredtoo Sep 2017 #13

Off topic, but so turned of by the word "Intellectualist" Brainstormy Sep 2017 #10

They needed a study for this? Initech Sep 2017 #11

Who is "They"? N/T tiredtoo Sep 2017 #12