Random-Rambling t1_isuinh5 wrote on October 18, 2022 at 8:13 PM

Reply to comment by Independent-Ruin-185 in Stop The Corruption by sillychillly

So what should we do?

If we pay gov't employees more, you get greedy bastards only in the job for the money. If we pay them less, you get...even greedier bastards who manipulate the system for more money.

Bywater t1_isujm03 wrote on October 18, 2022 at 8:19 PM

Democratic Confederalism

The problem now is that we have way to much hierarchy and far to little accountability. Those we elect to represent us tend to just represent whatever will make them the most money to get back in office so they can continue to profit off that position of trust.

Independent-Ruin-185 t1_isujy41 wrote on October 18, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Off the cuff maybe we could offer voter based incentives. Annually after election the constituents can vote whether or not the official earned a bonus.

I don't mind greedy bastards. Money, shame and pride are powerful motivations.

Unpopular opinion but I'd like to just pay them more. Like I said I don't mind if they're just in it for the money as long as they're the best at what they do. Elected official is a job and most people want the best paying job they can get which leaves us with people who couldn't cut it in the private sector.