There was a point in the 90s when tech companies weren't interested in politics so much. They mostly tried to be better at technology and business and stay out

There was a point in the 90s when tech companies weren't interested in politics so much. They mostly tried to be better at technology and business and stay out of that game. Things like anti-trust suits, vague IP law, and domain name disputes disabused tech companies of that notion quickly. They couldn't afford not to get involved in lobbying.