[game_the0ry]

From the looks of it, a medieval king spent more time with his subjects that a typical US congressman spends with his constituents -- rather, they tend to spend more time at dinner parties with lobbyists and donors. In fact, the only time I here from my congressional rep is when I get texts asking for more money.

[HEmanZ]

Medieval kings were a lot closer to mafia dons, in scope of government, role in government, and strength of position than any kind of politician we have in the western world today.

[GuB-42]

Much lower population, and you had to see the king in person, travelling at walking speed. It means the king could afford to listen to the comparatively few people who get to him.

Among these people are probably a good number of what would be called lobbyists today.

[naniwaduni]

The time spent with lobbyists and donors most certainly gets totaled in for this purpose.