Money

Rotten Apples
By Rotten Apples March 12, 2025

While it’s true that , it’s a gas,” as Roger Waters of Pink Floyd once wrote, the excessive influence of wealth in our political system is no laughing matter.

Have a Cigar

‘s electoral system is in a state of disrepair due to the undue influence of money. The richer you are, the more say you will have in our political system. This includes wealthy organisations (including unions), corporations as well as individuals. These entities not only sway but also shape government policies to their advantage, expecting substantial returns on their “investment.”

The Dark Side of the Moon

The prevailing belief that voters decide elections is a fallacy. Money’s influence is far more pervasive:

Despite calls for reform, the major parties consistently find reasons to maintain the status quo.

Another Brick in the Wall

The current, prolonged election campaign exemplifies how money distorts our democracy. This extended period is fuelled by taxpayer-funded , party , and a system that values style over substance. It’s a high-stakes game where the wealthiest players hold the advantage, their voices drowning out those of independents and grassroots movements. Abundant funds allow them to dominate the airwaves, billboards, and , while those without such resources struggle to be heard.

Wish You Were Here

To restore the integrity of our democracy, we must remove the excessive influence of money from . This can be achieved by:

Comfortably Numb

Democracy should not be a marketplace where policies are sold to the highest bidder. Change is unlikely unless there is widespread public demand for it, but it’s time to acknowledge the reality: the system is rigged.

And its rigged against you.

If we fail to reform it, it’s our democracy that gets devalued.

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