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Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

Take note: we are citizens when we are being loyal little followers, but when we buck the designs of the wealthy, we are an unruly mob.

[–] Insekticus@aussie.zone 4 points 1 day ago

"Lobbyist money and corrupt politics, not mob rule, to dictate government contracts" says man who financially benefits from lobbying politicians and not listening to citizens.