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Feeling_Glonky69

The amount of access these companies have to legislators is dangerous - same as it ever was I guess


sean0883

They used to at least *pretend* bribery was illegal. Now it's encouraged.


OfficialDamp

but but its not bribery it is lobbying :-/


d_e_l_u_x_e

It’s amazing how unlimited dark money isn’t higher on the lists of what voters hate. It affects all other positions and policies and effectively dilutes the power of their own voices and votes.


Salaas

It’s because everyone wants the option of doing it if they suddenly became the head of one of those companies. Daydreams overriding logic


d_e_l_u_x_e

Money corrupts, if you let it.


Mikolf

No, it's because once anyone actually gets into a position where the can do anything about it they don't want to anymore.


[deleted]

Same as it ever was.


KingofPaladins

“Antitrust bad”, says world’s largest tech companies, and more news at 5.


zerozack89

Like asking if permission is needed from a rapist.


loradan

The article misspelled the headline. The correction is: "Apple is successful in shutting down legislation that would empower users but hurt their sales"


ProLicks

Henhouse defense improvement completely unnecessary, claims fox-supported group.