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Re:Microsoft quietly supported legislation to make it easier... by frankfrankfrank on Sunday April 30, 2023 @05:28AM (#35760988)
>Because when a environmental group tries to block some dirty mining project

Which is also usually driven by financial interests under cover of virtue. It is most obvious in Europe where many people now have become multi millionaires, largely of government imposed enrichment schemes.

Re:Microsoft quietly supported legislation to make it easier... by hutzlibu on Monday May 01, 2023 @05:35AM (#35770691)
"where many people now have become multi millionaires, largely of government imposed enrichment schemes."

Can you cite concrete examples?

Re:Microsoft quietly supported legislation to make it easier... by Clubber on Monday May 01, 2023 @09:34AM (#35772581)
I would imagine lobbying to enact a higher barrier to entry through regulation to reduce potential entrants to an existing market.