[taxidump]

You need to think like the leader of a nation, not like the leader of an advocacy group. This is a playing field most people can't comprehend.

[_bfhp]

The idea that the rich and powerful breed are at another level than the commoners, and we can never aspire to the genius behind their choices, is not a new talking point but maybe one of the oldest.

[davidw]

> You need to think like the leader of a nation

It'd sure be nice if we had someone in DC doing that...

[patthebunny]

Right, what lobbying group paid their bribes this year.

Ah, military contractors are well up to date. Okay, lets toss them a few billion in Saudi weapons contracts.

How did I do?

[diminoten]

Incredibly poorly.

Nation states aren't supposed to have egos.