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Satire mocks politicians surviving on lobbyist donations
Original: [Sad music begins to play and narrator begins] 'For just $2 a day (or a $10k lobbyist dinner *donation*) you can help a
A satirical appeal styled like a charity commercial asks readers to help a 'poor, corrupt' prime minister who must survive on nothing but a large property portfolio and an undisclosed bank account of lobbyist cash — unless they give $2 a day or attend a $10,000 lobbyist dinner. The joke is being shared as commentary on political corruption, donations and the wealth of senior politicians.
Why now: It resonates with ongoing public frustration over political donations, lobbying and politicians' personal wealth.
Evidence
- [Sad music begins to play and narrator begins] 'For just $2 a day (or a $10k lobbyist dinner *donation*) you can help a poor corrupt down on his luck prime-sinister who only has a huge property portfolio and an *undisclosed* bank account full of lobbyist cash to survive on...'… · CanvasesByPeter@mementomori.social · 5
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