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statslady23 t1_j203iz8 wrote

US should have one as well, instead of just silly threats.

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bandit69 t1_j207dug wrote

Every time the US does something to industry wrongdoing, it amounts to a mild slap on the wrist.

I don't care what party you support, way too many politicians on both sides have their hands in industry pockets.

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13B1P t1_j20ol8v wrote

More like corporations are elbow deep up both parties asses

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Pokerhobo t1_j21p9d6 wrote

Let's not keep spreading that "both parties are the same!" rhetoric. The Dems had already proposed a windfall tax on big oil: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblackmon/2022/03/12/democrats-file-new-tax-on-alleged-windfall-profits-by-big-oil. Biden proposed it again later https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/oct/31/biden-offers-windfall-tax-big-oil-dems-desperate-c/ (you'll notice how the media spins it this time).

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calm_chowder t1_j21vv3f wrote

Thank you. This bOtH sIdEs bullshit needs to be called out wherever it appears.

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StifleStrife t1_j21w52x wrote

Bet they were hoping jan 6th would go through so they only had to deal amoungst their oligarchys.

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Maxpowr9 t1_j213p1a wrote

Elbow deep? More like knee deep in their asses.

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sticksnXnbones t1_j24xb80 wrote

The federal govt is in the hands of wealthy elites and corporations that value proifts over everything else.

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bandit69 t1_j24y989 wrote

The way we run any election in this country, it take a LOT of money to campaign. Candidates need wealthy backers to get their promises in front of the people. And, as soon as they're elected, they need to start lining up money for their next run. It's only natural that their decisions are going to favor those wealthy backers.

Notice I used the word "promises" - that's only so much bs to get people to vote for them. There are exceptions to that rule, but far too few.

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