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by BlueTemplar 2055 days ago
I've noticed that regulatory capture by lobbies generally happens as a long-term process. Public opinion quickly gets tired/bored of a specific issue, while lobbyists never stop pushing.

On the other hand, a politician that makes one of his/her main goals to shut down (or block if not in US) the GAFAMs (or any other giant company), might be actually able to make a real and long-lasting change.

(Or the other way, to change a few of the most important laws that describe how ALL companies can function – also could be a main policy point.)