• thejml@lemm.ee
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    2 days ago

    It’s actually pretty depressing how little money it takes to buy a senator. We’re talking hundreds to single digit thousands of dollars. Not really going to set that off, sadly.

    • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      During the net nuetrality days of 2016, I can remember a list being put out of every senator who voted in favor of dismantling net nuetrality.

      And this list showed all known payoffs to each senator.

      One senator was bribed $584 total by 4 different ISP giants.

    • iamnotafishuq@lemmy.zip
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      2 days ago

      That is depressing, but also sounds like an opportunity. I’m willing to pitch in $50K if others want to start an impeachment fund and buy some senators!

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        24 hours ago

        The trick is that they have to already want to do it. Or you have to have a position lined up for them if they go out of politics.