We have legalized bribes; it just gets called lobbying.
The duopoly is ruled by the owner class, who also have a huge say in what policy is pushed and what is passed into law.
Bill Gates and other billionaires do have a direct line to all politicians, but you are right; Elon’s actions are much more in the open, especially with his online persona and presence in full display, similar to Trump, where he blurts out the quiet part out loud for the masses to hear.
Oh, that is not new; it is the status quo.
The United States is controlled by the oligarchy.
We have legalized bribes; it just gets called lobbying.
The duopoly is ruled by the owner class, who also have a huge say in what policy is pushed and what is passed into law.
Bill Gates and other billionaires do have a direct line to all politicians, but you are right; Elon’s actions are much more in the open, especially with his online persona and presence in full display, similar to Trump, where he blurts out the quiet part out loud for the masses to hear.