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by dragonwriter 1135 days ago
> I really think this cynical take on wealth needs to stop. This is far more likely explained by politics.

The only mention of wealth was describing the effect. Yes, politics is a key part of how that effect is acheived. (Of course, advocacy by those with wealth is a key part of how the politics happens, and... well, the politics/wealth interactions here are basically a near-infinite chain. They aren’t competing explanations.)