2006-06-15 17:57:52 · 6 answers · asked by FaerieWhings 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Just simple explaining of an issue, with lots of money to convince you of the value of the argument.
2006-06-15 17:59:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget to check out my reply on your last thread.
Lobbying isn't the same thing a bribery, but It is easy to understand how it can be seen that way. I have to admit that there is not shortage of unethical lobbyists out there that will do anything for a vote in their favor, but that is what their paid to do. With so much government involvment in business lobbiests are important as a way for businesses to communicate and try to convince politicans.
It is impossible for 50 individuals to be edjucated enough about every business to create laws a regulate them. Businesses realize this and try to persuade politicans towards voting their way. They also can argue on the floor for their companies favor.
However, lobbyists get a bad rap most of the time. You seem very liberal, do you think trade union lobbyists who have pockets as deep as any corperate lobbist is bad? They are lobbying for workers rights. Who about lobbyists paid for by the teacher's association? Every group of people needs lobbyiest. Aren't you lobbying when you cast a vote or write you representative a letter voicing your opinion?
Essentially, lobbyists are just spokespeople for the businesses they represent. Go into a bank today and ask for a mortgage or a new bank account. If your business is valuable enough the officer or manager may take you out to lunch or dinner to help earn you business. Ever been offered a free week of vacation in return for a time share sales pitch? It is a tried a true business practice to treat your clients in the interest of being respectful. And it happens in every industry including politics.
2006-06-15 18:53:04 · answer #2 · answered by mitchent86 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a practice that has become very crooked and unethical and pervades the Halls of the US Congress. Once they have had a taste of the Cream that floats to the Top of the Bottle, they will never want to go back to 2%.
2006-06-15 18:05:30 · answer #3 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal until you get caught. It is done in every form of government everywhere--how legitimate it is depends on who is getting the bacon. Seems like the Abramson (or whatever his name is) mess going on in Washington is because someone who was not getting his payola got mad and turned him in. It happens everywhere in one form or another, even in our piddly everyday jobs. The people who don't get it complain, the people who do get it revel in it.
2006-06-15 18:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by jumpingjello 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much
2006-06-15 18:00:59 · answer #5 · answered by Oracle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BINGO
2006-06-15 18:01:07 · answer #6 · answered by joeblack605 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋