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sticksnXnbones t1_j24xb80 wrote

Reply to comment by bandit69 in Exxon sues EU in move to block new windfall tax on oil companies by davetowers646

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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