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aarrgus posted...

It's possibly over the top, but if the point is to not undermine all faith in the institutions of Democracy, then maybe find a better way of saying there are problems than "RIGGED!" which has become a loaded word.

Some things need to be undermined because they aren't working well. The role of money in politics is high on that list and we've known that for decades. There will never be anything wrong with acknowledging that just because bad faith actors misuse the word in a different context.

You seem highly concerned with the cost of using that word in any context. But I strongly believe the cost of not using it when appropriate is even higher because it presents the impression that the Democrats are fine with a money soaker and corrupt system and have no intention of changing anything. That impression is death for a left leaning party trying to win over a rightfully cynical and distrustful population.