Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

That's usually because Congress doesn't object. You may as well say Congress is unaccountable because of public apathy.



They largely are. Congress has what, a 93% re-election rate?


That's because of (1) limited real choices (yay FPTP elections) and (2) most people are negative about Congress, but that's mostly about the members of Congress that don't represent them; people tend to have a lot higher support for their members of Congress (in both Houses) than for Congress as a whole.




Consider applying for YC's Summer 2025 batch! Applications are open till May 13

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: