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FTC judge rules Intuit broke law, must stop advertising TurboTax as “free” (arstechnica.com)
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FTC judge rules Intuit broke law, must stop advertising TurboTax as “free”::Intuit plans appeal, slams FTC's "predetermined decision."

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Google for "Intuit lobbying."

It's not literally bribery; it's corporate America at work. Effectively bribery, IMHO.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lobbying is brain aids I don’t understand what it’s legitimate purpose is

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There can be value in lobbying. But this ain't it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Is there though? I feel like your “businesses” decision to push for laws should be done as an individual citizen like everyone else. Idk again I don’t really see their point personally