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So it's a "donation" to avoid legal trouble. I'm not a lawyer, but that certainly stinks like bribery (or perhaps extortion) to me.

• munk-a 5y ago
  Excuse me good Sir. In America bribery is illegal - this was just an inventive application of Lobbying which is entirely distinct and perfectly legal.
  • kupopuffs 5y ago
    Fines are not lobbying. Lobbying contributes to a future campaign. Fines go to the government directly