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by Super_Jambo 2431 days ago
It's common but if you look around the world the level of regulatory capture in the US is in no way normal.

Blame the combination of a terrible voting system and relatively few representatives compared to the incredible prize of a slice of America's giant economy.

But reform is possible, effectively regulated competitive markets exist, other countries manage it. America can too if you're willing to work to make it happen.