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Is There a Way to Prevent Corruption in Leaders?

Posted by deleted 1 year, 8 months ago to Philosophy
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I had a silly idea how to prevent corruption. Silly because I'm sure anyone could poke holes in this scheme. Please point out where and why this wouldn't work.

Every public official who wishes to run for public office (and wins) has their identity, SSN, DOB, etc...published worldwide. Their face, their DNA, everything.

Their bank account(s) are published on the world wide web in real time.

They can't touch a dollar or a penny without everyone knowing. They can't ride in a vehicle without the VIN# being published. They can't own a piece of property without the price and address published.

I'm trying to imagine if we could shine a bright light on all the ways that they hide and steal money that ...

This is stupid. It will never work. I give up!!!

Let them eat lead.

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  • Posted by chad 1 year, 8 months ago
    Since the design of the government is corrupt it attracts corrupt people.
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    • Posted by Aeronca 1 year, 8 months ago
      What is corrupt in it's design?
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      • Posted by chad 1 year, 8 months ago
        Democracy is a corrupt form of government that uses violence to control and plunder its participants while the public think they are directing its behavior. The writers of the constitution understood the difference between a republic and a democracy and feared it would devolve into a democracy. It has become a socialist democracy where it does violate the original contract (constitution) at will. Any kind of government that gives power to the people instead of recognizing its place to protect people will attract those who want to benefit from the plunder and control of others.
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  • Posted by $ AJAshinoff 1 year, 8 months ago
    Absolutely.Hold them accountable for violaing their oaths or using their office for profit with loss of office, forfeiture of ill gotten gains, freezing any and all bank accounts until wealth can be assessed and 60% of the gross is seized and placed in the treasury, and a lifetime ban from politics, voting, and becoming a lobbyist. Lastly, PUBLIC shaming. Only negative consequences can reign in bad behaviors in sane/rational people. The higher the public trust, the larger the public transgression, the more damning the consequences.

    Tattoo their forehead with their transgression, kinda like Hawthrone's Scarlet Letter.
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  • Posted by CaptainKirk 1 year, 8 months ago
    Yes. One Law.
    Once a leaders corruption is proven...
    Their ENTIRE BLOODLINE and SPOUSES of said bloodlines are Executed.

    And we get REALLY consistent on enforcement.
    Within a few years, and after witnessing Ryan, Romney, and other families exterminated...

    I am WILLING to bet that they think twice...

    Furthermore, any attempt to pass laws definitively weaken this law (just the attempt), would be punished in the same way!
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