[tolbish]

Does "this" = low taxes on the wealthy? Or allowing lobbying?

[ppf]

"This" = mandating most regular folks put their lives on hold, while the rich and powerful get to continue with their schemes.

[8note]

Most regular people's lives go towards making those same people wealthier and more powerful.

I'm not clear that putting those lives on hold acts in one direction or another.

[ppf]

That doesn't matter. You consume their content, and buy their goods. In fact, those two things have increased massively over the past year.