• UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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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.