3 ms·What was subversive about spending money to get ads run arguing on a live policy question?by twoodfin 3y agoWhat was subversive about spending money to get ads run arguing on a live policy question?kristianp 3y agoIt's not the ads, it's giving money to political parties in return for influence.twoodfin 3y agoSorry, where did that happen?nielsbot 3y agoThey’re called political donations. Do companies donate to PACs just for of charity? No. They do it to influence policy for greater profits.twoodfin 3y agoThe donations go to ads. I’m confused what you’re objecting to.nielsbot 3y agoI’m objecting to people buying ads. Ads = influence. Because “hey if you don’t want to play ball, we’ll happily fund ads for your opponent” (see, for example, AIPAC)