The first step is for Americans to stop using the word “lobbying” and call it like it is: corruption. When a politician receives benefits for passing certain l

The first step is for Americans to stop using the word “lobbying” and call it like it is: corruption. When a politician receives benefits for passing certain laws (often hard cash to their campaign!) they are a corrupt politician. The term “lobbying” is the same kind of linguistic exceptionalism involved in the word “expat” vs “immigrant”.