> [Charity] doesn't preclude [political influence]. Unless you're a Scott Alexander, how much political influence can you wield through charity? When you're r

> [Charity] doesn't preclude [political influence]. Unless you're a Scott Alexander, how much political influence can you wield through charity? When you're rich (or famous) enough that your donations get media attention, only then you can do both. For the rest of us, every dollar we spend on charity is one we aren't spending influencing politics.