I think it's a insidious force so, like the idea that, like, that industry can sort of write its own regulations in such a way that protects that industry, You are dealing right now with a oligarchy, which is wealthier and more powerful than any ruling class in the history of our country. That's not an argument. They control the media, they control the economy, and they put huge amounts of money into the political system. They're very, very powerful. (14:55–15:10)
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