• Credibly_Human@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    parties kinda cant really afford not to take donations from gambling companies.

    Can they not?

    Is spending so linked that its such a direct ratio?

    If so, how are you not already completely owned by corporations?

    Inherently then, anyone actually trying to improve the country must pick some lobbyist groups to exclude no?

    • null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      2 days ago

      We pretty much are “completely owned” by corporations, but you could argue about the extent.

      For example, I think we’re closer to Europe’s stance on big tech than we are to the USA’s.

      A captured state refers to governments that are dependent on specific industries, and all governments are to some extent.

      Gambling companies would provide a lot of tax revenue. They also contribute a lot of sponsorship / advertising revenue for sporting events. There’s also many millions of voters who enjoy gambling just how it is.

      In summary, its not only industry lobbyists, gambling is a deeply entrenched industry.