> with billions or trillions on the line This has always been the case, and is why the mega wealthy go one step ahead by influencing the politicians [1], to li

> with billions or trillions on the line This has always been the case, and is why the mega wealthy go one step ahead by influencing the politicians [1], to limit the harm a vote can do, thanks to the democracy destroying Citizens United [2], and the like, that makes it possible. [1] https://www.opensecrets.org/political-action-committees-pacs/top-pacs/2024 https://www.opensecrets.org/political-action-committees-pacs... [2] https://www.opensecrets.org/news/reports/a-decade-under-citizens-united https://www.opensecrets.org/news/reports/a-decade-under-citi...