What then is lobbying? Legislators and regulators actively influencing decision-making is known as lobbying. The guys who write the rules, you know. And those who use their connections to their advantage to influence others are known as lobbyists; they are polished individuals who speak and dress well. Experts in the areas they advocate for are typically lobbyists. They offer legislators guidance on how to minimize potential harm while ensuring that citizens get the most from the laws that are passed. It’s a wise decision. Why wouldn’t you seek professional guidance?
This is where “the fun” starts. Legislators occasionally decide to become lobbyists themselves after concluding that the grass is greener on the other side. They take their ties and influence with them when they go from the government and join a private enterprise. We refer to this phenomena as the “Revolving Door.” Individuals moving from overseeing an industry to working in it, and occasionally back and forth several times.
Businesses make every effort to entice such influential individuals to work for them since they adore having them on staff. In turn, the regulators assist by making a few decisions that will benefit their future employers. With the opening of the door comes a plethora of new regulations that favor certain businesses over others, but business as usual continues, and ultimately, nobody is truly harmed—well, not everyone but the people of course, do get harmed.
Several American politicians who engage on problems supporting a specific special interest and subsequently quit to work for that interest can be seen if we look at Congress. Just a coincidence? This also applies to all government departments. In Washington, it’s actually accepted as the standard method of conducting business. Big Business and Big Government are practically the same thing.
How do governments collude with corporations, lobbyists, NGOs and academia to suppress your freedom? (3)
What then is lobbying? Legislators and regulators actively influencing decision-making is known as lobbying. The guys who write the rules, you know. And those who use their connections to their advantage to influence others are known as lobbyists; they are polished individuals who speak and dress well. Experts in the areas they advocate for are typically lobbyists. They offer legislators guidance on how to minimize potential harm while ensuring that citizens get the most from the laws that are passed. It’s a wise decision. Why wouldn’t you seek professional guidance?
This is where “the fun” starts. Legislators occasionally decide to become lobbyists themselves after concluding that the grass is greener on the other side. They take their ties and influence with them when they go from the government and join a private enterprise. We refer to this phenomena as the “Revolving Door.” Individuals moving from overseeing an industry to working in it, and occasionally back and forth several times.
Businesses make every effort to entice such influential individuals to work for them since they adore having them on staff. In turn, the regulators assist by making a few decisions that will benefit their future employers. With the opening of the door comes a plethora of new regulations that favor certain businesses over others, but business as usual continues, and ultimately, nobody is truly harmed—well, not everyone but the people of course, do get harmed.
Several American politicians who engage on problems supporting a specific special interest and subsequently quit to work for that interest can be seen if we look at Congress. Just a coincidence? This also applies to all government departments. In Washington, it’s actually accepted as the standard method of conducting business. Big Business and Big Government are practically the same thing.