• Crikeste@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    You: Hey government, here’s my vote!

    Giant Corporations: Hey government, here’s $1 trillion

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      1 year ago

      That’s unrealistic. A supreme court justice only costs an RV and some vacations. You only need a few billion to buy control, assuming your interests are aligned with the other billionaires and they don’t negate your spending.

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        1 year ago

        I’ve seen lobbying donations of $30,000. Our country is ABSOLUTELY fucked.

        Bye America 🇺🇸 (more like buy America amirite)