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Jimmy Carter: The U.S. Is an “Oligarchy With Unlimited Political Bribery” (theintercept.com)

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[–] [email protected] 224 points 1 year ago (29 children)

I still don’t understand how lobbying is legal. Like, it’s straight up bribery.

[–] beetus -5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If lobbying were illegal, that would mean all of the organizations that fight for justice lose their voices too.

Lobbying isn't bribery, it's persuasion

[–] Mudkipology 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Money ≠ speech. Now go back to bed, Mr. McConnell

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

No it just means they use their voices not money

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