The corporations don't have to lobby the government anymore. They are the government.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He claims corporations have become the government itself, no longer needing to lobby.
- In plain terms
- Corporations are now the government, so lobbying is unnecessary.
- What can you take from it?
- Corporate power can replace democratic institutions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does corporate power affect democracy?
- What checks exist on corporate influence?
Another view
The statement is hyperbolic and may oversimplify complex governance.
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