Comment by gaigalas
3 days ago
It must be noted that the U.S. does allow inanimate object makers to fund politicians and such practices are widespread.
If all is well, then it's all good: no need to blame anyone, campaings get funded, etc. If one major crisis occours though, the country self-immolates by design.
Corporate contributions to Federal politicians and candidates are illegal in the US.
The New York Times is allowed to spend money like anyone else praising or slagging politicians, but that’s the First Amendment, not funding candidates.
> Corporate contributions to Federal politicians and candidates are illegal in the US.
And that's why the whole system is divided into two parties that both, each, funnel all their support to the presidential campaign (and then to taking over seats to guarantee more lobbying).
This whole thing would fall apart without lobbying.