Telcos break law.
Telcos use their money to lobby Congress and buy immunity.
Grassroots organizations give money to Telcos & Friends for ads that complain about law.
Telcos & Friends have more money.
So the Telcos are good at converting money to immunity, and grassroots organizations are good at complaining in the form of giving money to Telcos. Smart.
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Telcos break law. Telcos use their money to lobby Congress and buy immunity. Grassroots organizations give money to Telcos & Friends for ads that complain about law. Telcos & Friends have more money. So the Telcos are good at converting money to immunity, and grassroots organizations are good at complaining in the form of giving money to Telcos. Smart.