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usonian

(24,371 posts)

3. A whole lot could be done in three simple steps

Reply to Jit423 (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 05:55 PM

Jun 2025

1. Apply "decency" and "fairness" rules to social media monopolies, like we had for TV monopolies. Make them responsible for all content.

2. Campaign finance reform. Limit money spent and banish PACs.

3. Tax the fucking rich. Would that hurt them? Hell NO. They're paying more than their fair share of taxes on (1) and (2), buying and sledgehammering public opinion and legislators (ahem)

Oh, and this: