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Thanks. It is amazing the complex web we weave in our societies that many crimes are committed openly in the name of politics. Lobbying is up there. Pen is mightier than the sword..err guns in many cases
Originally posted by RedShirt73
Originally posted by hp1229
Its like asking whats the difference between a hooker and a escort
Best analogy I've ever heard, lol.
there you go very simple isn't it?
Originally posted by interupt42
Originally posted by hp1229
Its like asking whats the difference between a hooker and a escort
A 'pimp' is to a prostitute as a lobbyist is to our gov't.
edit on 21-5-2013 by interupt42 because: (no reason given)
and smells like destruction of economies and countries (possibly our own upto certain extent)
Originally posted by DeReK DaRkLy
With lobbying, there's a bit more of this...
Bribery- The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of something of value for the purpose of influencing the action of an official in the discharge of his or her public or legal duties.
Lobbying- The process of influencing public and government policy at all levels: federal, state, and local.
Originally posted by johncarter
reply to post by Cabin
Lobbying is one of the main reasons USA is filled to the brink with corruption, bankster mentality, Monsanto poisoned food, endless wars through the continuous perpetuation of the military industrial complex, stolen funds and especially pension-funds by the Wall Street banksters, skyrocketing electrical bills allowed by the energy companies, and so on...
By the dark virtues of Lobbying, that should be outlawed, congressmen become millionaires during their served term, wandering the marbled filled halls of congress like big fat hogs, elections are rigged and the "elected" elite serves at the pleasure of the true elite (Rothschild/Rockefeller/Warburg).
We should also not forget that lobbying is the reason behind the inability to impeach and imprison that SOB in the White House because every stinking Attorney in washington is bought and paid for by the ruling shadow government pulling the strings of this black puppy and his cocker spaniel wife.edit on 21-5-2013 by johncarter because: (no reason given)
What restrictions are there on gifts by lobbyists to members of Congress?
The general gift rule provision states that a Member of Congress or their staff may not accept a gift from a registered lobbyist or any organization that employs lobbyists. The term “gift” covers any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, or other item having monetary value.
Professional lobbyists research and analyze legislation or regulatory proposals, attend congressional hearings,
and educate government officials and corporate officers on important issues.
Lobbyists also work to change public opinion through advertising campaigns or by influencing 'opinion leaders'
What industries spend the most on lobbying?
According to OpenSecrets.org, the following data was recorded by the Senate Office of Public Records. The top 10 industries for 2009 were:
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products - $199,323,702
Insurance - $122,065,251
Oil & Gas - $120,669,855
Electric Utilities - $108,163,536
Business Associations - $92,696,817
Computers/Internet - $88,847,937
Misc Manufacturing & Distributing - $84,363,782
TV/Movies/Music - $77,861,927
Hospitals/Nursing Homes - $77,465,842
Education - $73,913,389
Originally posted by MrJohnSmith
reply to post by Cabin
Sorry for the short reply....Nothing, the wealthiest get what they want.
What is the difference between lobbying and bribery