This "certain scale" is undeniably an amount that ordinary people cannot achieve in a lifetime, two lifetimes, or even ten lifetimes.
To put it bluntly, even some small merchants and small factory owners cannot meet this "certain scale" standard.
From the beginning, it excludes the lower classes from the electoral process, making it a game for the wealthy.
In fact, even if ordinary people were given the qualification to run for office, they would still be unlikely to win.
Because campaigning requires canvassing for votes, candidates need to give speeches and organize various activities to gain visibility.
The larger the scale of speeches and activities, the more money is needed!
To give a simple example, Chernobyl's city square is a suitable place for speeches. If you just stand there and speak, naturally you don't need to spend money.
