• buzz86us@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    I wish we’d just outlaw lobbying… I want an electric economy car… But all that gets built are stupid SUV junk that nobody can afford.

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      6 months ago

      I wish we’d just outlaw lobbying…

      Idk if I want to live in a country where its a crime to talk to your elected representatives.

      But I would like to live in a country where I could talk to my representative outside of a fundraising event or private service.

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          6 months ago

          The bribery tends to come after - book deals and speaking fees, executive jobs and board positions for family members, assorted Tom DeLay style junkets to resorts flagged as “fact finding” missions.

          The access that professional lobbyists provide are gatekeeping mechanisms to make sure the person who will eventually bribe you is legit.