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Political campaigns incinerate billions for zero output

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Elections are essentially massive bonfires for donor funds. Astounding amounts of capital are funneled into repetitive television advertisements and junk mail, producing absolutely zero tangible societal value other than deciding who gets to sit in a leather chair for four years.

Political campaigns incinerate billions for zero output
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