And the reason US didn't imprison Jamie Dimon similar--in terms of power--to reasons why Chapo gets to escape. Our elites have been bought.
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Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel Then why not argue for smaller govt and less power for the 'bought' elites to wield?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @NYLibertariann
@NYLibertariann Bc the reason govt is so easy to buy is bc corporations have outstripped govt power?1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel But if they bought the elite then large govt only grows their power?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @NYLibertariann
@NYLibertariann If govt is TOO EASILY bought bc it has too little power vis a vis corporations making it smaller doesn't help.1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel But if govt gets bought whether it is small or large, then limiting the damage by shrinking govt seems sensible to me.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @NYLibertariann
@NYLibertariann How does that limit damage at all? The harm here is most powerful--large corporations--running roughshod.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel If corporations are going to bend government to their will, then I'd rather have government effect my life as little as possible1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@NYLibertariann LOL. Think you're missing the point, but good luck to your corporate servitude!
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