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> Dismissing politicians as stupid is a simple way to feel good about yourself, but does nothing to solve the actual problems.

There is no actual problem. Politicians see problems where they don’t exist.

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I think the comment meant that the problem is the political system, not the politicians' personalities, or education, or ignorance per se. Imo, when you build a system that is more prone to pressure and influence by lobbying corporations than from the majority of people, or by those who have expertise and the best societal interests in mind, this is where you get.

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