Complete nonsense. My uninformed guess is that they aren't buying from some political crony, so the crony's friend in the congress or senate (Ron Wyden probably) is rattling some cages.
Ron Wyden has been pretty consistent in his opposition to overreach of the 4th branch of govt for his entire political career. I don't think he's grifting. I'm usually very pessimistic about this stuff.
Your description of your own comment is quite likely the most self-aware statement I've ever seen here on HN.
You would do well to read up on Ron Wyden's history, both as a senator and as a representative.