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IANAL, this is probably way off, but at a basic level... Lobbying = "Hi, I'm a representative for [large donor]. I'd like to speak with you about how they feel
by jjulius 4y ago
IANAL, this is probably way off, but at a basic level...
Lobbying = "Hi, I'm a representative for [large donor]. I'd like to speak with you about how they feel about an upcoming piece of legislation, carefully using my words so that I'm just pushing our position on the issue and hoping you'll 'see our side' and vote in our favor, even though you and I both know what I really mean here."
Bribery: "I will give you $[amount] if you vote [this way]."
- maerF0x0 4y agoaddendum to Lobbying: 4 years pass ... "<Name>! long time no see? oh you're out of office? Great! we have a cushy consulting position you should apply for, you're a shoe in!"
- didgetmaster 4y agoAlso..."Hey we are holding a conference and we would love to have you come speak for a half hour at <Big Event>. How does a $100K speaking fee sound to you?"
- chiefalchemist 4y agoMoi? That's more akin to veiled bribery. In the immediate they're promised an extremely lucrative *completely legal* payoff later. There's little actaul work, the pay is ridiculous, expenses covered, children get internships, etc. All legal...if you vote for hamburger today.
- mysterydip 4y agoThis, but replace lobbyist -> military contractor politician -> high ranking military officer out of office -> retired from active service and you now know why some contractors seem to continually get ludicrous purchases despite poor performance.