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The easiest and simplest way to get the corruption out of politics is to just get the money out of the politicians' hands.
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And the easiest way to do that is by public financing of elections.
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Maybe on Your planet, but here on Earth, if the problem is the foxes guarding the henhouse, giving the foxes sole power over who can even apply for guard job is Not the solution!
The two ruling parties already make it nearly impossible for any true reformers to get on the ballot or elected without letting them also make it more difficult (or impossible) for any outsiders to afford to run for office. If you had fair and honest people controlling the 'public election funds', your idea would be a great one, but reform is needed so badly precisely because they're Not fair and honest people!