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It's logical if you look at it this way: We want you to regulate the speech the way we tell you to (b), and if you don't, we'll use your shady business practice
by smsm42 6y ago
It's logical if you look at it this way: We want you to regulate the speech the way we tell you to (b), and if you don't, we'll use your shady business practices against you and take away your wealth (a). It's a basic play the government loves to play - stick and carrot, if you behave, you get beneficial regulations, if you don't, we'll regulate you into the ground.
- r00fus 6y agoHow else would elected officials play against those who could essentially fund your opponent with collective billions of dollars? "Government" is made up of many actors and groups, and the fundraising dynamic is that a) corporation gives to incumbent to get favors or b) gives to opponent to remove regulatory pressure from an incumbent not willing to play ball. What you are seeing is the natural result of corporate control over elections and consequently, politicians.