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 Five   ( @Five@slrpnk.net )  to World NewsEnglish · 1 year ago

Why I'm quitting the Washington Post

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Why I'm quitting the Washington Post

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 Five   ( @Five@slrpnk.net )  to World NewsEnglish · 1 year ago
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    Lobbyism plays an enormous role in the USA’s political system. It’s unfortunate the WaPo is unwilling to recognize this fact.

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      oh, they are aware. They just don’t want to openly acknowledge it because they are pro-lobbyism, and that stance doesn’t play well with their readers.

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