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It's because his comment is essentially "Republicans are evil and the US should be more like Europe." Even if you agree with that, by now you're probably tired

It's because his comment is essentially "Republicans are evil and the US should be more like Europe." Even if you agree with that, by now you're probably tired of seeing it on every single thread everywhere.

grecy 6y ago
I think his comment is more like "Lobbying is evil, and is the same as bribery, and has the same outcomes". (i.e. Rich people and companies get laws that are favourable to them) Bribery (lobbying) should be banned - for all political parties.
klmadfejno 6y ago
If there are any republican commentators willing to defend this policy I'd love to hear their reasoning. This one does seem, almost objectively, evil imo.
- swebs 6y ago
  Where are you getting this bizarre assumption that the average Republican commentator would side with Intuit here?
  - minikites 6y ago
    It's not a bizarre assumption, it's an easily verified fact: https://slate.com/business/2012/04/grover-norquist-and-h-r-block-the-unholy-alliance-of-tax-prep-firms-and-conservative-activists-to-make-your-taxes-even-more-complicated.html https://slate.com/business/2012/04/grover-norquist-and-h-r-b...
    - Izkata 6y ago
      A single lobby is not "the average Republican"... I was hoping for at least a poll of some sort.
    - jonfw 6y ago
      There isn't anything that verifies your argument in that link, FYI
  - klmadfejno 6y ago
    Its a predominantly republican politician led position. Likely not mainstream among actual constituents, just corruption among the politicians. But if there are any who can defend the practice, I'm interested to hear.