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"Lobbying" is legitimising bribes from corporations politicians. It is as simple as that.

If USA wants to change the game (they don't) they can ban all corporate donations (aka legalized bribing), allow only donations by individuals, and then impose/enforce a limit of $10-25-50k per person (or something reasonable). Anyone playing tricks to game that rule get a penalty of x20 the excessive amount donated (e.g. via others). Also put all donations in public record. As simple as that.

It makes no sense to me that you (USA) spent $14bn [0] on this election.

[0]: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/28/2020-election-spending-to-hi...



Should foundations like the EFF and FSF not be allowed to lobby?


If by "Lobby" you mean bring their arguments forward in a discussion, well that's the objective of freedom and democracy (you speak - you are heard - majority decides).

If you mean that EFF will donate $5m which will inadvertently alter what logic dictates and demands.. then yes block EFF too from bribing politicians and political parties in the guise of "lobbying".


What about EFF organizing a $5m worth campaign for a pro-privacy advocate?




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