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That could still be democratic in principle if it weren’t for lobbyists

If legislative processes are so drawn out and complex that no more than a handful of ordinary citizens could keep track of them, the advantage that paid lobbyists have over the public is enormous





That's where Unions and NGOs come in. Their job is to be lobbyists for the people, against corporate power.



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