I agree that we have a captured state - parties kinda cant really afford not to take donations from gambling companies.
I also agree that it really sucks to have our lawmakers playing sports with these assholes - that just sucks. I think it’s also pretty tone-deaf.
I also agree that it seems like this guy has performed this stunt for publicity, but I happen to feel strongly about this issue so I don’t really mind.
We pretty much are “completely owned” by corporations, but you could argue about the extent.
For example, I think we’re closer to Europe’s stance on big tech than we are to the USA’s.
A captured state refers to governments that are dependent on specific industries, and all governments are to some extent.
Gambling companies would provide a lot of tax revenue. They also contribute a lot of sponsorship / advertising revenue for sporting events. There’s also many millions of voters who enjoy gambling just how it is.
In summary, its not only industry lobbyists, gambling is a deeply entrenched industry.
I agree that we have a captured state - parties kinda cant really afford not to take donations from gambling companies.
I also agree that it really sucks to have our lawmakers playing sports with these assholes - that just sucks. I think it’s also pretty tone-deaf.
I also agree that it seems like this guy has performed this stunt for publicity, but I happen to feel strongly about this issue so I don’t really mind.
Can they not?
Is spending so linked that its such a direct ratio?
If so, how are you not already completely owned by corporations?
Inherently then, anyone actually trying to improve the country must pick some lobbyist groups to exclude no?
We pretty much are “completely owned” by corporations, but you could argue about the extent.
For example, I think we’re closer to Europe’s stance on big tech than we are to the USA’s.
A captured state refers to governments that are dependent on specific industries, and all governments are to some extent.
Gambling companies would provide a lot of tax revenue. They also contribute a lot of sponsorship / advertising revenue for sporting events. There’s also many millions of voters who enjoy gambling just how it is.
In summary, its not only industry lobbyists, gambling is a deeply entrenched industry.