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The large corporations give more campaign donations (bribes) to the individuals who make up the political class, which gives the large corporations massive pref
by cryoshon 11y ago
The large corporations give more campaign donations (bribes) to the individuals who make up the political class, which gives the large corporations massive preference when their interests are addressed. Large donations equals political preferences made into reality. Our reality is a result of this going on for almost a century. It is this simple.
- jazzyk 11y agoI agree, but I can't help thinking that the sheer scale/shamelessness of corporate bribery is a recent phenomenon.
- digi_owl 11y agoNever mind that anyone in office can trade on info gleamed while there without being slapped for insider trading, iirc...
- drjesusphd 11y agoThis is true. They removed the exception of insider trading for Congress a few years ago, but put it right back in a year or two later. It's disgusting.