Would You Switch Political Parties for 1 Million Dollars?

[spurraider21]

No, it did. That's how it works every time. That's how every communist nation has operated, derp lite.

you cant have a communist nation if a communist society is by definition stateless

[baseline bum]

Entering into a contract for a million dollars and not fulfilling it but taking the money.

DMC never said I'd have to sign a contract.

[DMC]

I'd still do it for $1 million either way

Thank you, ain't mad at you

[spurraider21]

You like the question. You think it's interesting.

it is. its just worded fairly open-endedly hence my request for clarification

[DMC]

Jesus why all the mental gymnastics to try to get both the money and your preferred vote? You get one or the other. It's a hypothetical, don't be re ed.

[spurraider21]

Jesus why all the mental gymnastics to try to get both the money and your preferred vote? You get one or the other. It's a hypothetical, don't be re ed.

if its just my vote but doesnt require me to advocate for conservative views, then i'll cast my vote accordingly

[Reck]

Jesus why all the mental gymnastics to try to get both the money and your preferred vote? You get one or the other. It's a hypothetical, don't be re ed.

Make sure to cash app it to me. You can send half for now.

[baseline bum]

How do I claim this on my taxes though?

[DMC]

if its just my vote but doesnt require me to advocate for conservative views, then i'll cast my vote accordingly

You think it's interesting because people vote on what they think helps their pocketbook. If you're willing to sell your vote and allegiance for a better QoL, then that's basically short-cut to what you're trying to get by voting. The symbolic gestures of human rights and better world, etc.. are all fine and good if you have nothing at stake but put a million dollars there and suddenly these things take a back seat because you rationalize that your vote isn't going to make a difference anyhow.

It's interesting indeed and I am guilty as .

[DMC]

How do I claim this on my taxes though?

Not taxed. 1 million clear

[baseline bum]

You think it's interesting because people vote on what they think helps their pocketbook. If you're willing to sell your vote and allegiance for a better QoL, then that's basically short-cut to what you're trying to get by voting. The symbolic gestures of human rights and better world, etc.. are all fine and good if you have nothing at stake but put a million dollars there and suddenly these things take a back seat because you rationalize that your vote isn't going to make a difference anyhow.

It's interesting indeed and I am guilty as .

I mean I'd do it for $50,000 since I know my vote doesn't mean , especially in Texas.

[Reck]

I mean I'd do it for $50,000 since I know my vote doesn't mean , especially in Texas.

Another caveat should have been only swing state voters apply.

[spurraider21]

You think it's interesting because people vote on what they think helps their pocketbook. If you're willing to sell your vote and allegiance for a better QoL, then that's basically short-cut to what you're trying to get by voting. The symbolic gestures of human rights and better world, etc.. are all fine and good if you have nothing at stake but put a million dollars there and suddenly these things take a back seat because you rationalize that your vote isn't going to make a difference anyhow.

It's interesting indeed and I am guilty as .

i think theres always a balance of self interest and broader principle. its why people might give to charity, but they're not going to donate 70% of their monthly income to those causes. when you skew the playing field so greatly in one direction, its hard to overlook. i also think broader advocacy and activism is a lot more valuable than a single vote. you could do it the other way too... have me switch parties, but instead of paying me a million, you guarantee that we have public universal healthcare and legitimate attempts to tackle climate change. id probably sell my vote for that also

[FrostKing]

Becoming difficult to get Liberal off the government ty.

[Reck]

Becoming difficult to get Liberal off the government ty.

It's actually the oposite.

[baseline bum]

Becoming difficult to get Liberal off the government ty.

Sorry son, it's red states like Kentucky that are on the government teat, taking way more in benefits than they pay in taxes.

[DMC]

i think theres always a balance of self interest and broader principle. its why people might give to charity, but they're not going to donate 70% of their monthly income to those causes. when you skew the playing field so greatly in one direction, its hard to overlook. i also think broader advocacy and activism is a lot more valuable than a single vote. you could do it the other way too... have me switch parties, but instead of paying me a million, you guarantee that we have public universal healthcare and legitimate attempts to tackle climate change. id probably sell my vote for that also

But I didn't over an altruistic reward. That was intentional.

[spurraider21]

But I didn't over an altruistic reward. That was intentional.

right. i'm saying you can skew it either way (self interest or broad principle) to the point where you cant resist

[Winehole23]

For the rest of your life, you have to vote the other party but you get 1M dollars right now in return. Would you do it?

I'm not for sale, except for work, by social media, and other contractual limitations.

I do not give a about the money. Never have.

[Millennial_Messiah]

Yes.

Really not much of a decision

Exactly. I just have to make sure I don't live in a swing state or a potential swing state.

[DMC]

I'm not for sale, except for work, by social media, and other contractual limitations.

I do not give a about the money. Never have.

How about 1 billion?

[Spurtacular]

DMC never said I'd have to sign a contract.

That your word is not your bond on something like that is so much better?

[Spurtacular]

you cant have a communist nation if a communist society is by definition stateless

USSR existed. Commie China exists. Your pie in the sky bull is quite immature.

[Winehole23]

How about 1 billion?

For what, a mere promise?

No way.

Equities way too asymmetric to assume nothing would obtain beyond the in ial gift.



(It's old Germanic custom: gift requires countergift, the omission of which is a fault of respect and a loss of honor to the deprived.)

[Spurtacular]

How is that a felony?

You should consider taking a law class at the local college.