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Need to start naming and shaming any public figures, companies, and politicians who say otherwise. That’s the only way to fight against the corporate takeover
by alexfromapex 7y ago
Need to start naming and shaming any public figures, companies, and politicians who say otherwise. That’s the only way to fight against the corporate takeover attempt.
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- lioeters 7y ago> corporate takeover attempt Sadly, I think the takeover has happened already, and there's not enough incentive for public figures, companies, and politicians to push for deprivatization. I agree with the article that the Internet should be a public utility, like water or electricity.
- alexfromapex 7y agoI know what you’re saying and I hear you but I think the “it’s already over we should just give up” attitude that comes up whenever these types of discussions arise is what causes them to win. The first step to reversing their influence is not viewing it as acceptable.
- coldpie 7y agoPaying more attention to local politics helps combat this. There are people trying to do good out there, they're just not getting all the attention like those at the federal level.
- lioeters 7y ago> “it’s already over we should just give up” attitude I agree, thank you for pointing that out. I'm trying to fight this defeatist and cynical tendency in myself. > The first step to reversing their influence is not viewing it as acceptable. Right - as a form of local activism, I'll remember to voice my opinion on important matters, where the status quo is unacceptable.
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