Re:Uber Hit with Cap as New York City Takes Lead in Crackdown
by euyyn on Thursday August 09, 2018 @02:20AM
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> that leaves the public with a skewed picture of the pros and cons,
Then the other side has to also fund public campaigns, instead of just lining the politician's pockets.
> it has the same indirect effect of pressuring the politicians to act in the company's interests.
Yeah but one thing is lobbying and a very different one is "I fund your campaign if you benefit me economically". That's a soft version of bribery. Can't put it in the same level as propaganda ads that change public opinion on a topic.
Then the other side has to also fund public campaigns, instead of just lining the politician's pockets.
> it has the same indirect effect of pressuring the politicians to act in the company's interests.
Yeah but one thing is lobbying and a very different one is "I fund your campaign if you benefit me economically". That's a soft version of bribery. Can't put it in the same level as propaganda ads that change public opinion on a topic.