I am not confusing these terms. As usual, they represent a spectrum of desirability, harm, regulation and sanctions. Complete transparency to the public is of

I am not confusing these terms. As usual, they represent a spectrum of desirability, harm, regulation and sanctions. Complete transparency to the public is of course an utopian goal. The key here is that political influence is handled very differently from commercial influence. Regulation of un-branded advertisements vary by country with some being more lenient and others more strict. But political content is frequently held to higher standards, and should be.