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by mjhagen 826 days ago
> it's all about collecting the rent

Which is not illegal.
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immibis 826 days ago
It should be. Note that the economics word "rent" essentially refers to any and all unearned income that you acquired through raw power. Which, yes, includes real estate rent in excess of maintenance and financing costs.
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trothamel 826 days ago
Isn't this what this lawsuit will decide?
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