Rand Fishkin

2195 days ago

"The preferences of the average American appear to have only a minuscule, near-zero, statistically non-significant impact upon public policy" sadly, not surprising. But at least we can all feel less crazy for thinking it might be true.

America Is Not a Democracy

theatlantic.com

For years, the residents of Oxford, Massachusetts, seethed with anger at the company that controlled the local water supply. The company, locals complained, charged inflated prices and provided terrible service.