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by weebwoobfly 2141 days ago
Now that we’ve grown to dominate the space by fragrantly ignoring and intentionally breaking laws, we support creating new laws that will prevent others who lack our scale and resources from entering our monopoly.
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Of course. This is gate-keeping with a sprinkle of regulatory capture.

My favorite quote:

>Many of our critics, ..., believe that Uber and our gig economy peers have failed drivers by treating them as contractors, and that we will do anything to avoid the cost of employee benefits like health insurance. Given our company’s history, I can understand why they think that.

Pray tell, what is this company history you're talking about? Come on, be specific. And did those policies get you the market-share you have now?

"Government, I beseech thee, make my industry more complex and regulated than even telecom!"
But definitely don't make us owe back pay!
I think you meant “flagrantly” but in the case of Uber “fragrantly” fits quite well too.