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[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 day ago (2 children)

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.

[–] Credibly_Human@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

parties kinda cant really afford not to take donations from gambling companies.

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?

[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 day ago

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.