Marianne Williamson

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Score 103
5/9/2025, 11:07:43 AM
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Michael Brand
@michaelbrandorg
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23d
@marwilliamson @nytimes Regulatory Capture has been a feature of American government since the 1960s. This is PoliSci 101 level.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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23d
@michaelbrandorg @nytimes Simply not true. These regulations are exactly what those corporate interest do NOT want. By removing them, you are giving everything to the corporate interests that they are striving for, plus endangering lives.
Michael Brand
@michaelbrandorg
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24d
@marwilliamson @nytimes Because most regulation coming out of DC is not written by Good Government types whose concern is the welfare of the common man. They're written by corporate interests who dangle a golden ticket to any bureaucrat who plays ball. And one of the chief functions of regulation is
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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24d
@michaelbrandorg @nytimes Maybe you did, but I know
people who voted for Trump and are horrified now, aware of the danger he poses to the health and safety of people here and around the world. Why would you be excited that your food will be less safe, your air less safe to breathe? In what way does this
Michael Brand
@michaelbrandorg
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24d
@marwilliamson @nytimes This is what we voted for.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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24d
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us… via @NYTimes

The statement is part of a public discourse on the topic of regulatory capture and deregulation in the context of American government policy. The conversation involves a debate on the influence of corporate interests on regulation and the potential consequences of deregulation on public safety and welfare.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but highlights perceived abuse in the regulatory process, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm by pointing out potential issues. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement aims to promote understanding by identifying where abuse occurs, which can foster empathy and awareness about the impact of regulatory capture. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive dialogue by addressing a specific point in the conversation without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]