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This makes sense. I think people have realized the political power a company has over an individual. Political donations matter, and companies make big ones t
by mywittyname 4y ago
This makes sense. I think people have realized the political power a company has over an individual. Political donations matter, and companies make big ones to each side. That gives them significant influence.
Also, this cuts both ways. I've worked for companies that were outspoken in the political affiliation and were not shy about telling employees which political candidates were scratching the company's back. Ironically, the deregulation they pushed so hard ended up being irrelevant years later.
- jollybean 4y agoFew companies have 'political power' over staff. Most, even the big one's have surprisingly little influence over governance, even when big cheques are written. And almost exclusively, that money goes into getting 'good legislation for them to make money' - not some kind of moral/social issue. Yes, a few companies are known to direct funds for 'socially contestable things' but it's not entirely common.
- bombcar 4y ago"Political donations matter" is one of the biggest lies sold to the American people by politicians and those who make their money from political donations. There's a certain bar to be reached, but once you hit that, I don't think you move the needle much. https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/money-and-elections-a-complicated-love-story/ https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/money-and-elections-a-c... Much, much, MUCH more powerful than donations are just talking with the politicians and letting them know which way the wind lies, and letting you 'adjust' things for your benefit. And this can and will happen without any money changing hands at all.