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Comment by forgetfulness

6 hours ago

That could still be democratic in principle if it weren’t for lobbyists

If legislative processes are so drawn out and complex that no more than a handful of ordinary citizens could keep track of them, the advantage that paid lobbyists have over the public is enormous

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saubeidl  5 hours ago

That's where Unions and NGOs come in. Their job is to be lobbyists for the people, against corporate power.

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