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[–] HK65@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Imagine Murdoch arguing with Trump, trying to bankroll another party to rein him in, with it ending in him selling all his news outlets and retiring.

The point is that money doesn't get you political power in this system.

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Imagine because that's not even remotely how it works.

[–] HK65@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago

Not in the US, not yet.

In a Russian style society, money means jack shit against actual power.