[bradley13]

Absolutely this. They just keep trying, one angle or another. They'll be back for another try in a year or three, with new arguments, and having purchased a few more politicians. In the worst case, they'll do something like the USA: institute secret programs that do whatever the heck they want, with no oversight.

Part of the problem is that there are no negative consequences. Again, look at the US: Snowden reveals massive, illegal surveillance. Consequences to politicians and government officials: zero.